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
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
EQUALIZZATORE GRAFIC
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
KENWOOD CORPORATION
©PRINTED IN JAPAN B50-7952-10(K, E}QMC)
93/12 1110

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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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M@ FOR 4-CHANNEL SYSTEM
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.)
Mi FOR 2-CHANNEL SYSTEM
uo
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
M@TO EFFECT THE 9 BAND
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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ON
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.)
MAX.: —12dB {|

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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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e With the 2-channe! system, the normal output both at the front and
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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ACCESSORY
AND
INSTALL
MANNER
Mm ACCESSORY
Flat head
screw
(M4 x 6)
Power con-
nection cord
Washer
assembly
screw (M4-~x 8)
Panel frame
Tapping
screw
(64 x 16)
Side bracket
Bracket
@ INSTALL MANNER
1.
Before
installation
and
wiring,
remove
the
{—)
terminal
of
the
battery
to
prevent
shortcir-
cuiting.
. Connect the input and output cords of the system.
. Connect the ground to the meta! chassis of the car.
. Connect the power supply lead (yellow),
.
Install
the
set
and
after
confirming
the
installation
and
wirings
are
correct,
connect
the
(—)
terminal
of
the
battery.
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¢ Ifa fuse is blown, first check that the associated wires are
not
short-circuited,
then
replace
the
fuse
with
a
new
one
having the same capacity.
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Cassette
receiver atc.
(optional)
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a} a) Ignition key
Front
right
output
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Front
teft
output
2
Rear
right
output
Power
control
Rear
left
output
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use
Sub-woofer
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right
output
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Sub-woofer
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Power
supply
lead
3h
left
output
(Yellow)
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1
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Ground
lead
(Black)
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Right
input
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Battery
Left
input
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(1)
Power
connection
cord
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| Power amplifier
(optional)
Sub-woofer
Power amplifier
1
(optional)
Rear
speaker
Power amplifier
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(optional)
Front
speaker
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al} is provided with a GND wire,
then, fix it into the threaded hole
for GND on the rear of the main
unit, with the (@) Washer assem-
“@ bly screw.
Washer assembly
screw
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INSTALLATION
® When installing in the car, choose the best position with regard to overall sefety of the
system and ease of operation.
® As installation fixtures, use only the accessories supplied.
@ installing the unit in the dash panel:
Convenient spot fire wall
Tapping screw
Washer assembly
screw {M4 x 8)
Console || -«
@) Side bracket
&) Flat head screw (M4 x 6} @) Panel frame
@ Tapping screw (64x 16}
@ installing the unit below the dash board:
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Dash board
(4) Bracket
Metal mouning strap
tapping:aciaw 4h on assembly screw
4
@) Tapping screw {$4 16)
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
What often appears to be a malfunction is often due to user error in operation or connection.
When trouble occurs with your unit, please check the following before calling for service.
Power cannot be | 1. The backup fuse is blown. 1. After checking that no cords are
switched ON, The fuse of the connected head short-circuited, replace the
unit is blown. blown fuse with a new one of
the specitied capacity.
2. Cannect the power connector.
2. The equalizer’s power connec-
tor is not connected to the pow-
er supply.
The Fader controller is turned fully | Turn the Fader controller to op-
to front or rear. timize the front/rear balance.
1. The speaker cord, system pow- | 1. Conneci cords properly accord-
er, or pre-out connections are ing to the instructions in the in-
not secure, : struction manual.
2. The pre-fader control of the | 2. Set the fader of the head unit to
head unit is set to the minimum the center position and check if
position. sound is output.
Low frequencies are not | The Sub-woofer switch is set to the | Set the Sub-woofer switch to the
heard. ON position. OFF position,
Sound is not heard from
the front or rear speakers.
Sound is not output.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
Equalizer Section
Equalizer Center Frequency ...........
Equalization Range ..............ceceeeee
Sub-woofer Cut-off Frequency.......
Sub-woofer Output Gain...........,
Sub-woofer Cut-off Slope .............
Parametric Equalizer Frequency....:.
Parametric Equalization Range.......
Audio Section
Input Impedance ...............c.c.c00e.
Output Impedance........0.....cceeeaeee
Signal to Noise Ratio ...................
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Frequency Response (—3 dB)........
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General
Opexating Voltage...............2-.2.0002
Current Consumption (MAX) .........
Dimensions (WxHxD)... ee,
WV CIQU iis. foe ibe oi asdisn nn ea anlaties
40 Hz, 120 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz,
2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, 16 kHz
—12~+12dB
30 ~ 150 Hz (variable)
—«o-~+10dB
12 dB/oct
30~ 800 Hz, 800 Hz~16 kHz (variable}
—1j]2~+12 dB
. 10 kQ
600 0
100 dB
0.01 %
20 Hz~ 60 kHz
0 dB
14.4 V (11~16 V)
O.2A
178 x 25x 150 mm (7x 1x 5-7/8 in)
0.8 kg (1.8 Ib)
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