Kenwood KGC-6042 User manual

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KGC-6042
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EGALISEUR GRAPHIQUE
D'EMPLOI
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
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GRAFISCHE TOONREGELING
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EQUALIZZATORE GRAFIC
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
KENWOOD CORPORATION
©PRINTED IN JAPAN B50-7952-10(K, E}QMC)
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| 4 WARNING
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
FIRE AND OTHER INJURY.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOW-
INGS:
* The unit is designed to be connected ® Do not place the unit, where it will be ex-
12 V DC and negative grounding. posed to direct sunlight or close to heat-
ing device.
e Do not open enclosure, such as front
panel, top or bottom cover.
« Do not drop pieces of metal, needles, ¢ Do not place the unit in areas of exces-
coins and other electrically conductive sive dust, high numidity or on unstable
materials into the unit. surfaces.
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CLEANING
1. Turn the power off, before cleaning the
unit.
2. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, thin-
ner, benzine and any such kind of
objects.
3. Wipe the front panel and other exterior
surfaces of the unit with a soft dry cloth
or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a
neutral detergent.
e lf an abnormal smell or smoke is detect-
ed, immediately turn the power off.
M@ if you have difficulty in installing the set
in your car, please contact your KEN-
WOOD dealer.
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CONTENTS
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HOW TO USE THE CHANNEL SWITCH
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Set the ’’4/2"’ switch to ‘‘9+2".
{The sound is output at the front side, rear front
as adjusted by 2 band of parametric
equalizer, while at the rear side, as ad-
justed by 9 band of graphic equalizer.)
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set the 4/2”? switch to ‘'11°’.
{The sound !s output both at the front
and rear sides, as adjusted by 2 band
of parametric equalizer and by 9 band
of graphic equalizer.)
CAUTION
Turning ON the ‘9° and ‘'2"’
switches, the equalization range be-
come +8 dB~ —4 cB.
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EQUALIZER CURVE ADJUSTMENT
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EQUALIZER
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Press the ‘’9"’ switch to ON.
(The 9 band equalizer knob indicator
is then lit ON to output adjusted by the
equalizer.)
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MTO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF
THE SELECTED BAND
Move the Graphic equalizer knob of
the band you wish to adjust in the up-
ward direction.
(The level of the frequency band cor-
responding to the moved knob in-
creases.)
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MAX.: +12dB
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M@ TO EFFECT THE PARAMETRIC
EQUALIZER
Press the ‘’2’' switch to ON.
(The parametric equalizer knob indi-
cator is then lit ON to output sond ad-
justed by the equalizer.}
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M@ TO DECREASE THE LEVEL OF
THE SELECTED BAND
Move the Graphic equalizer knob of
the band you wish to adjust in the
downward direction.
(The level of the frequency band cor-
responding to the moved knob
decreases.)
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HIGH
FREQUENCY
PARAMETRIC
EQUALIZER
ADJUSTMENT
Set
the
Parametric
frequency
knob
Adjust
the
Parametric
leve!
knob
(HI}
(H!)
to
your
desired
frequency.
so
that
the
frequency
characteristic
feels
likely
to
be
flat
for
your
ears,
:
set
the
Parametric
frequency
knob
Adjust
the
Parametric
level
knob
(LOW)
to
your
desired
frequency.
(LOW)
so
that
the
frequency
charac-
teristic
feels
likely
to
be
flat
for
your
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SUB-WOOFER ADJUSTMENT
Front/rear output characteristic curve
Press the Sub-woofer switch to ON. Switch OFF
(Both the Level and Frequency knob
indicators are then lit ON to output the
sub-woofer.)
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Adjust the sub-woofer cut-off fre-
quency with the Frequency knob.
Adjust the level of the sound output
from the sub-woofers with the Level
knob.
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rear sides is cut at low with about 100 Hz. With the 4-channel sys-
tem, the normal output at the rear side is cut at low with about
100 Hz, while at the front side, it is not cut at low.

FADER ADJUSTMENT
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When
you
wish
to
emphasize
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When
you
wish
tc
emphasize
the
sound
from
the
front
the
sound
from
the
rear
speakers
speakers
Rotate
the
Fader
controller
to
the
left.
Rotate
the
Fader
controller
to
the
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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® The power source of this unit is exclusively DC 12 V, negative ground.
® Do not place the graphic equalizer in a place where the graphic equalizer may be exposed
to direct sunfight, heat or moisture. Be careful that meta! objects and water do not enter
the set.
@ If you have difficulty in installing the set in your car, please contact your KENWOOD dealer.
Cleaning
Clean with a dry silicone cloth or a soft cloth. The use of thinner, alcohol or other solvents
may damage the surface finish.
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