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This is a 4 channel amplifier including 2 stereo amplifiers in a body. One

amplifier is referred to as amplifier A and the other is amplifier B. This unit

is compatible with a large variety of systems by combining the switches and

functions described in the following.

Fuse (30 A × 2)

Battery terminal

Ground terminal

Power control terminal

Controls the unit ON/OFF.

NOTE

Controls the unit power. Be sure to connect it with all the systems.

Speaker output terminals (A.ch/B.ch)

• Stereo Connections:

When you wish to use the unit as a stereo amplifier, stereo connections are

used.

The speakers to be connected should have an impedance of 2Ω or greater.

When multiple speakers are to be connected, ensure that the combined

impedance is 2Ω or greater for each channel.

• Bridged Connections:

When you wish to use the unit as a high-output monaural amplifier,

bridged connections are used. (Make connections to the LEFT channel

and the RIGHT channel

SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals.)

The speakers to be connected should have an impedance of 4Ω or greater.

When multiple speakers are to be connected, ensure that the combined

impedance is 4Ω or greater.

CAUTION

The rated input of the speakers should be no less than the maximum output

of the amplifier. Otherwise malfunction may result.

RCA cable ground lead terminal

When using an RCA cable with a ground lead attached, connect the ground

lead to this terminal.

ID NUMBER switch

Sets an amp identification number (ID) to be used for amplifier control from

the Center Unit.

Assign ID Number "0" to an amplifier when you use it as the Master amplifier.

Assign ID Numbers "1" to "7" to amplifiers when you use them as Slave

amplifiers. Do not duplicate these numbers.

NOTE

After you have changed ID numbers of amplifiers, turn Off the POWER switch

of the Center Unit and turn it On again.

TO H/U terminal

After you have set the Master amplifier, connect it to the Center Unit.

REMOTE terminals

Used to connect to Slave amplifiers.

RESET button

Resets the microprocessor of the unit.

NOTE

The values you have set with the Amplifier Control are NOT reset.

LINE IN terminal (A.ch/B.ch)

LINE OUT terminal

These jacks output respectively the signals input to amplifiers A and B.

They always output the stereo signals regardless of the position of the

OPERATION switch.

Power indicator

Lights when the POWER switch is turned On.

The indicator flashes several seconds when the POWER switch is turned On

or when the Protection function is activated.

HPF FREQUENCY control (A.ch/B.ch)

: Sets the cutoff frequency when the "HPF" switch is set to "ON".

: Sets the cutoff frequency when the "FILTER" switch is set to "HPF".

LPF FREQUENCY control (B.ch)

Sets the cutoff frequency when the "FILTER" switch is set to "LPF".

FILTER switch (B.ch)

This switch allows to apply high-pass or low-pass filtering to the speaker

outputs.

• HPF (High-Pass Filter) position:

The filter outputs the band of higher frequencies than the frequency set

with the "HPF FREQUENCY" control.

• OFF position:

The entire bandwidth is output without filtering.

• LPF (Low-Pass Filter) position:

The filter outputs the band of lower frequencies than the frequency set

with the "LPF FREQUENCY" control.

The speaker output is automatically switched to monaural (L+R).

AMP CONT (amplifier control) switch (B.ch)

Used to bypass the circuit when you do not control the sound with the

Amplifier Control.

• ON position:

You can control the sound of amplifier B using the Amplifier Control.

• OFF position:

Bypasses the Amplifier Control circuit.

NOTE

Amplifier control is possible even while OFF.

ISF (infrasonic filter) switch (B.ch)

When this switch is "ON", the frequencies which are below the audible

range and therefore inaudible are cut off so that the quality of the audible

frequencies can be improved.

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OPERATION switch (A.ch/B.ch)

The amplification methods of the signals input to amplifiers A and B can be

selected independently according to the setting of this switch.

• STEREO position:

The amplifier can be used as a stereo amplifier.

• MONO (Lch) position:

Amplifies the signal input from the left side only. Set to this position and

make bridged connections to use as a high-power monaural amplifier. (The

input right signal is not output.)

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HPF (High-Pass Filter) switch (A.ch)

This switch allows to apply high-pass filtering to the speaker outputs.

• ON position:

The filter outputs the band of higher frequencies than the frequency set

with the "HPF FREQUENCY" control.

• OFF position:

The entire bandwidth is output without filtering.

INPUT SENSITIVITY control (A.ch/B.ch)

Set this control according to the pre-output level of the center unit

connected with this unit.

NOTE

For the pre-output level, refer to the "Specifications" in the instruction manual

of the center unit.

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Summary of Contents for KAC-PS541

Page 1: ...uction manual Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new power amplifier For your records Record the serial number found on the back of the unit in the spaces designated on the warranty card and in the space provided below Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service o...

Page 2: ...nd or cause the indicator letters to peel off To prevent battery rise When the unit is used in the ACC ON position without turning the engine ON it depletes the battery Use it after starting the engine Protection function There is a Protection function installed in the unit to protect the unit and speakers from various problems When Protection operates the display informs you of the condition Disp...

Page 3: ...ich allows heat to easily dissipate Once installed do not place any object on top of the unit The surface temperature of the amplifier will become hot during use Install the amplifier in a place where people resins and other substances that are sensitive to heat will not come into contact with it This unit has cooling fans to decrease the internal temperature Do not mount the unit in a place where...

Page 4: ...etal body of the car can cause this unit to fail After installation check that the brake lamps winkers and wipers work properly RCA cable Slave amplifier 7 Extension wire Set the ID number of the Master amplifier to 0 You can connect up to 7 Slave amplifiers Assign them ID numbers 1 to 7 and do not duplicate them 2CAUTION Do not connect 2 Master amplifiers to the Center Unit If done you cannot con...

Page 5: ...he position of the OPERATION switch Power indicator Lights when the POWER switch is turned On The indicator flashes several seconds when the POWER switch is turned On or when the Protection function is activated HPF FREQUENCY control A ch B ch A Sets the cutoff frequency when the HPF switch is set to ON B Sets the cutoff frequency when the FILTER switch is set to HPF LPF FREQUENCY control B ch Set...

Page 6: ...ded by 20 TREB 10 12 15 17 kHz Treble Center Frequency TR G T 15 T 15 dB Treble level VOL 20 0 dB Volume offset TEMP FAHR Fahrenheit or CELS Centigrade The Fahrenheit or Centigrade temperature unit can be selected for the Display mode DEFA For the operation method refer to Default AMP 0 7 The ID Number you have assigned is displayed 4 Exit Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second NOTE...

Page 7: ... or OFF BAS F BASS FREQ 60 80 100 200 Hz Bass Center Frequency BAS G BASS GAIN 15 15 dB Bass level Q FA Q FACTOR Q1 00 Q1 25 Q1 50 Q2 00 Bass Q Factor EXT BASS EXT ON OFF When the bass extend is set to ON low frequency response is extended by 20 TRE F TREB FREQ 10 12 15 17 kHz Treble Center Frequency TRE G TREB GAIN 15 15 dB Treble level VOL VOL OFFSET 20 0 dB Volume offset AMP NO AMP CONTROL NO 0...

Page 8: ...itor rating should be as close as possible to 331 25 µF and the coil rating should be as close as possible to 5 3 mH 2CAUTION If you wish to bridge connect a speaker the speaker impedance must be no less than 4 ohms Connecting a speaker with an impedance lower than 4 ohms may damage the unit Be sure to connect capacitors to speakers to which high frequencies will be passed Failure to do so will re...

Page 9: ...ged the ID number of an amplifier turn Off the POWER switch of the Center Unit first then turn it On again Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice Audio Section KAC X541 RMS Power Output B 14 4 V CEA 2006 Normal 4 Ω 4ch 1 0 THD N 88 W Normal 2 Ω 4ch 1 0 THD N 124 W Bridged 4 Ω 2ch 1 0 THD N 270 W 2 Dynamic Power B 14 4 V CEA 2006 100 W Output Regulation B 14 4 V CEA 2006 und...

Page 10: ...erie Il est préférable de l utiliser après avoir allumé le moteur Fonction de protection Une fonction de protection est installée dans l unité afin de protéger l unité et les enceintes de divers problèmes Lorsque la protection fonctionne l affichage vous informe de l état Affichage Information E 01 Lorsque l intérieur de l unité est en surchauffe E 02 Lorsque l unité est en panne et que l intensit...

Page 11: ... que la chaleur puisse se dissiper aisément Après l installation ne placer aucum objet sur l appareil La surface de l amplificateur va chauffer pendant l utilisation Installer l amplificateur à un endroit où des passagers de la résine ou d autres substances sensibles à la chaleur n entreront pas en contact avec lui Cet appareil est pourvu de ventilateurs de façon à évacuer une partie de la chaleur...

Page 12: ...a voiture pourrait rendre l appareil inopérant Après l installation vérifier que les voyants de frein les clignotants et les essuie glace fonctionnent correctement Câble RCA Amplificateur esclave 7 Câble de rallonge Régler le numéro d identification de l amplificateur maître sur 0 Vous pouvez connecter jusqu à 7 amplificateurs esclaves Attribuez leur les numéros 1 à 7 et ne les dupliquez pas 2ATTE...

Page 13: ...orsque le commutateur POWER est mis en marche Le voyant clignote pendant plusieurs secondes lorsque le commutateur POWER est mis en marche ou lorsque la fonction de protection est activée Commande HPF FREQUENCY A ch B ch A Cette commande permet de préciser la fréquence de coupure quand le commutateur HPF est sur la position ON B Cette commande permet de préciser la fréquence de coupure quand le co...

Page 14: ...B Niveau d aigus VOL 20 0 dB Décalage de volume TEMP FAHR Fahrenheit ou CELS Centigrade L unité de température Fahrenheit ou Centigrade peut être sélectionnée pour le mode d affichage DEFA Pour la méthode de fonctionnement référez vous à Par défaut AMP 0 7 Le numéro d identification que vous avez attribué s affiche 4 Sortez du mode menu Appuyez sur la touche MENU pendant au moins 1 seconde REMARQU...

Page 15: ...niveaux FAST SLOW ou OFF BAS F BASS FREQ 60 80 100 200 Hz Fréquence centrale de basse BAS G BASS GAIN 15 15 dB Niveau de basses Q FA Q FACTOR Q1 00 Q1 25 Q1 50 Q2 00 Facteur d amplification dynamique Q EXT BASS EXT ON OFF Lorsque l expansion de basses est activée la réponse en basse fréquence est augmentée de 20 TRE F TREB FREQ 10 0 12 5 15 0 17 5 kHz Fréquence centrale d aigus TRE G TREB GAIN 15 ...

Page 16: ...la condensateur doit avoir une capacité aussi proche que possible de 331 25 µF et le bobine une capacité aussi proche que possible de 5 3 mH 2ATTENTION Si l on désire connecter en pont un haut parleur l impédance du haut parleur ne devra pas être inférieure à 4 ohms Le branchement d un haut parleur dont l impédance est inférieure à 4 Ohms peut endommager l appareil S assurer de connecter des conde...

Page 17: ...e l amplificateur a été changé Réglez toujours le numéro d identification de l amplificateur maître sur 0 Après avoir modifié le numéro d identification d un amplificateur éteignez d abord le commutateur POWER de l unité centrale puis rallumez le Spécifications Les spécifications sont sujettes à modifications sans préavis Section audio KAC X541 Sortie de puissance RMS B 14 4 V CEA 2006 Normal 4 Ω ...

Page 18: ...otor Función de protección La unidad tiene instalada una función de protección con el fin de proteger a la unidad y a los altavoces de algunos problemas Cuando dicha protección funciona la pantalla informa sobre esta condición Visualización Información E 01 Cuando el interior de la unidad se recalienta E 02 Cuando la unidad ha fallado y se genera tensión de corriente directa hacia la salida del al...

Page 19: ... contrario éste podría sobrecalentarse y estropearse Instale este aparato en un lugar donde el calor pueda disiparse fácilmente Una vez instalado no ponga nada sobre él La temperatura de la superficie del amplificador se elevará durante su uso Instale el amplificador en un lugar seguro donde personas resinas y otras substancias sensibles al calor no entren en contacto con esta superficie Esta unid...

Page 20: ...ltavoces distintos o la conexión como toma de tierra de los terminales del altavoz al coche del automóvil pueden causar daños a la unidad Después de la instalación compruebe que las lámparas del freno luces de destello y limpiaparabrisas funcionar correctamente Cable RCA Amplificador esclavo 7 Cable de extensión Ajuste a 0 el número de ID del amplificador principal Es posible conectar un máximo de...

Page 21: ...sición en la que se encuentra el conmutador OPERATION Indicador de alimentación Se ilumina cuando se activa el interruptor POWER El indicador parpadea durante varios segundos cuando se activa el interruptor POWER o cuando se activa la función de protección Control HPF FREQUENCY A ch B ch A Ajusta la frecuencia de corte cuando el conmutador HPF está en ON B Ajusta la frecuencia de corte cuando el c...

Page 22: ...ende en un 20 TREB 10 12 15 17 kHz Frecuencia central de agudos TR G T 15 T 15 dB Nivel de agudos VOL 20 0 dB Compensación de volumen TEMP FAHR fahrenheit o CELS centígrados Es posible seleccionar para el modo de visualización la temperatura en grados fahrenheit o centígrados DEFA Para el método de funcionamiento remítase a Ajustes de fábrica AMP 0 7 El número ID que ha asignado se visualiza 4 Sal...

Page 23: ... de refrigeración en 3 etapas FAST SLOW o OFF BAS F BASS FREQ 60 80 100 200 Hz Frecuencia central de graves BAS G BASS GAIN 15 15 dB Nivel de graves Q FA Q FACTOR Q1 00 Q1 25 Q1 50 Q2 00 actor Q de graves EXT BASS EXT ON OFF Cuando la extensión de graves se activa la respuesta de baja frecuencia se extiende en un 20 TRE F TREB FREQ 10 0 12 5 15 0 17 5 kHz Frecuencia central de agudos TRE G TREB GA...

Page 24: ... deberán ser lo más parecido posible a 331 25 µF y las especificaciones nominales de la bobina deverán ser lo más parecido posible a 5 3 mH 2PRECAUCIÓN Si se desea conectar en puente un altavoz la impedancia del altavoz no debe ser inferior a 4 ohmios Conectar un altavoz con una impedancia inferior a 4 ohmios pueden estropear el aparato Asegúrese de conectar los capacitores a los altavoces por los...

Page 25: ...amplificador desactive primero el interruptor POWER de la unidad central y luego actívelo nuevamente Especificaciones Especificaciones sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso Sección de audio KAC X541 Salida de alimentación RMS B 14 4 V CEA 2006 Normal 4 Ω 4ch 1 0 THD N 88 W Normal 2 Ω 4ch 1 0 THD N 124 W Puenteada 4 Ω 2ch 1 0 THD N 270 W 2 Potencia dinámica B 14 4 V CEA 2006 100 W Regulación de salida...

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