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Switching between the two power modes
HighPower / MidPower mode
The M 5DSP MK2 has two power modes – the
“HighPower” mode for maximum perfomance and
“MidPower” mode with reduced output power and
lower power consumption for Plug & Play applica-
tions.
Note: The “MidPower” mode is always activated
ex works.
This mode reduces the output power of the front
and rear channels to 35 Watts per channel. The re-
sult is a lower maximum current consumption of the
M 5DSP MK2 and thus allows an easy Plug & Play
connection to OE sound systems with the optional-
ly available MATCH PP-ISO cable harnesses (see
page 26).
Note:
The “MidPower” mode is not a guarantee for
a proper function in combination with the OEM har-
ness. Depending on your car it may be necessary
to connect the M 5DSP MK2 directly to a +12 V
source.
In order to use the M 5DSP MK2 in “HighPower”
mode for maximum performance this has to be ac-
tivated in the “Device Configuration Menu” of the
DSP PC-Tool software.
This setting may only be chosen if the power
supply of the M 5DSP MK2 is directly connected
to the car´s battery by using a separate cable
with sufficient cable cross-section.
Note:
The M 5DSP MK2 can draw currents up to
40 A in “HighPower” mode. This may lead to an
overload of the OEM harness
(Fire hazard!)
.
Note: The activation of the “HighPower” mode
in the DSP PC-Tool software does not remain
active after resetting the internal DSP by using
the
Control pushbutton
or loading another set-
up.
In the following the most important steps how to ac-
tivate the “HighPower” mode are described:
1.
Connect the amplifier to your computer using
the USB cable that is included in delivery. If
you have to bridge longer distances please use
an active USB extension cable with integrated
repeater and no passive extension. Optional
-
ly the connection can also be made by WIFI
CONTROL via WiFi.
2.
Turn on the amplifier and then start the soft
-
ware.
3.
Go to the “Device Configuration Menu” (DCM)
in the DSP PC-Tool software. In the “extended
features” tab you can activate and deactivate
the “HighPower” mode (see marking in the fol-
lowing image).
4.
Confirm the following warning messages to fin
-
ish the activation process.
5.
Activation is finished.
