Kenwood MX-5000 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the General interference by one or more of the following measures POWEr GOnSUMPLON AL A Er ER MG Eee e a He IS ole 35A e Reorient the beceiving anterin Less than 2 W Standby e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver l l l Dimensions 2 equipment into an outlet a circuit different from that to which the receiver is i connected Hci t2gmm ap 7 Consult the dealer or an experienced racio TV technician for help J D gt 385 mm 15 5 32 Weight net asista Ia Tita 12 3 kg 27 2 Ib KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development For this reason specifi cations may be changed without notice Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd y 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 when ever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product Model Serial Number2. Sovereign VR 5900 receiver The STANDBY indicator will light when the KENWOOD receiver is turned OFF and it will go out when the KENWOOD receiver is turned ON When the supplied mini plug cord is not used the STANDBY indicator does not work W 12 V Relay power control The MX 5000 can be powered on and off by a 12 volt trigger signal from a compatible component such as the Kenwood Sovereign VR 5900 receiver Make sure that the MX 5000 s power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before mak ing any connections 2 Connect the supplied mini cable to the MX 5000 s RELAY CONTROL input and the 12 V relay control output of the VR 5900 or other compatible component e When the MX 5000 s POWER switch is turned ON the amplifier will remain in the STANDBY mode the STANDBY indicator will be lit as long as there is no signal at the RELAY CONTROL input The 5000 will automatically turn ON when a 12 V signal is applied to the RELAY CONTROL input When the 12 V signal is removed from the MX 5000 s RELAY CONTROL input the amplifier will go back into the STANDBY mode e f there is no cable connected to the MX 5000 s RELAY CONTROL input the amplifier s STANDBY indicator will not function and its ON OFF status will be controlled by the POWER switch In case of difficulty Operation to reset The microcomputer may malfunction when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor In this case execu
3. ensure safe operation WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SER DO NOT OPEN VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFI CIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPOR TANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE Contents A Before applying power 2 2 Mono bridged or BTL configuration 5 A Safety precautions ccccccsessssssesessesesessesesesesees 2 2 Channel mono configuration 6 22 200 2 Controls and indicators 0 1 22 7 Installation ccoo 3 In case of difficulty 222 2 7 Notes on heat generation 3 12 V Relay power control 7 CONNECtIONS cui ia 3 Operation to rese
4. KENWOOD sovereign User s Guide MX 5000 AA L Si i Eau Fi LE Bin i l A Introduction Thank you for selecting our power amplifier as part of your high fidelity system We at KENWOOD are confident that your choice will bring you years of rich listening pleasure Please take the time to read through this booklet carefully It will help you to obtain the peak performance your power amplifier can deliver Features Lucasfilm THX Ultra Certification THX Ultra certification means that the MX 5000 meets Lucasfilm s most stringent performance standards This ensures superb sound quality and compatibility with other THX certified products Operation Modes The MX 5000 can be used in one of three different operation modes 2 channel stereo 2 channel mono or Mono bridged or BTL so it can fit into almost any system configuration and deliver all the power your speakers need 12 V Relay Power Control 5000 be powered on and off by an external 12 volt trigger signal so it can be installed in a remote location LUCASFILM Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd 2 EN Before applying power A Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation Units are designed for operation as follows U S A and Canada AC 120 V only Safety precautions N Caution Read this page carefully to
5. ention must be given to making good electrical contact at the amplifier output and speaker terminals Poor or loose connections can cause sparking or burning at the terminals because of the very high power that the amplifier can deliver y 5 N CAUTIONS Connect all cords firmly If connections are loose there could be loss of sound or noise pro duced e Never attempt to connect two or more speaker cords to a single speaker terminal e Never short circuit the and speaker cords e Ifthe left and right speakers are connected inversely or if the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity the sound becomes unnatural with ambiguous acoustic image positioning 4 Be sure to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly 3 EN W 2 Channel stereo configuration This is the standard stereo operation mode with the amplifier driving 2 speakers in stereo such as the Surround Back Left and Surround Back Right speakers in a THX Surround EX home the ater system The amplifier delivers its rated stereo power out put into each speaker Make sure that the MX 5000 s power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before making any connections According to the speakers to be used set the speaker impedance selector switch as follows For2Q speakers Set the 20 STEREO 6Q OVER switch to 20 STEREO and 62 20 switch to 20 For 6 16 speakers Set the 20 STEREO 60 OVER switc
6. h to 60 OVER and 60 OVER 2Q switch to 60 OVER El Connect the amplifier as shown in the diagram SPEAKERS Now you can plug the power cord of this unit into the AC outlet CAUTION ATTENTION BIL SEE INSTRUCTION POUR UN REGLAGE CORRECT SE I CA U TI MANUAL FOR REPORTER AU MANUEL CONTROL CORRECT SETTING D INSTRUCTIONS Before reconnecting a speaker cord or switching a OO O selector switch turn OFF the power and unplug the monovem SO ER INPUT power avoid malfunctions or damage to the unit If you connect more than one pair of speakers to the MX 5000 move the 20 STEREO 6Q OVER THX switch to the 20 STEREO position The amplifier s performance is not THX certified when the switch is set in the 20 STEREO position EN W Mono bridged or BTL configuration In this configuration the MX 5000 s two individual channels op erate together to drive a single speaker such as a subwoofer in mono This allows the amplifier to deliver more than double the power of one of its channels to the speaker Make sure that the MX 5000 s power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before making any connections According to the speakers to be used set the speaker impedance selector switch as follows For 6 16 speakers Set the 20 STEREO 6Q OVER switch to 60 OVER and 60 OVER 2Q switch to 20 El Connect the amplifier as s
7. hown in the diagram Make sure to connect the audio input cable to the MONO BTL input Note Since bridged operation produces enough output power to pose a small risk of electrical shock from the speaker terminals please attach the terminal cover as shown in the diagram Now you can plug the power cord of this unit into the AC outlet CAUTION Before reconnecting a speaker cord or switching a selector switch turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord to avoid malfunctions or damage to the unit below a MONO BTL INPUT CAUTION ATTENTION SEEINSTRUCTION POUR UN REGLAGE CORRECT SE MANUAL FOR REPORTER AU MANUEL CORRECT SETTING D INSTRUCTIONS SPEAKERS STEREO 2 162 BTL 6 162 5 EN Controls and indicators This unit has the following switch and indicators The power indicator and the STANDBY indicator will let you know the status of this unit POWER switch Press to turn the power ON OFF STANDBY indicator Lights when this unit is in Standby mode Will blink if the internal thermal protection circuitry is activated Power indicator Lights while the power is ON KENWOOD soyereign The STANDBY indicator is activated only when the supplied mini plug cord is connected between this unit and the KENWOOD receiver such as the Kenwood
8. it is mounted on a rack e The ventilation fan of this unit has been designed to intake external air into the unit If curtain or a piece of paper is attracted by the air intake the internal temperature will rise and protection cir cuitry will be activated In this case the sound will not be output More than 50 cm 20 in More than E n f More than 10 cm 4 in 10 cm 4 in More than 10 cm 4 in More than 10 cm 4 in Standby mode While the standby indicator is lit a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory This is called standby mode Under the condition the system can be turned ON by the remote control unit Connections Make connection as shown below When connecting the related system components refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components Do not plug in the power lead until all connec tions are completed Connections of speaker cords Connections of speaker cords O Strip coating ei Secure lt 7 CA Loosen E 5 Connection of banana plugs Except for some countries like Singapore etc O Secure Insert Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured G N CAUTION If the unit is used in the U S A or Canada please read the supplement to the operating instruc tion entitled Connection of speaker cords S Warning Particular att
9. t 7 Connections of speaker Cords 3 IroubleshootI ee es 7 2 Channel stereo configuration 4 Specifications 22222 Back cover Unpacking without delay Only the consignee the person or company receiv ing the unit can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing ma terials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage If your unit is damaged or fails to operate notify your dealer immediately If your unit was shipped to you directly notify the shipping company Accessories Audio cord 1 Stereo mini plug cord 1 Speaker terminal cover 1 ei 2 Installation Notes on heat generation e This unit incorporates a ventilation fan to process heat generated during operation As the fan starts to rotate automatically when the internal temperature of this unit rises avoid installing or setting which may prevent ventilation of the unit Leave clearance of more than 10 cm 4 in to the left and right more than 50 cm 20 in above and more than 10 cm 4 in in front and rear of the unit Also do not close the surroundings of the unit tightly when
10. te the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal condition e Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and while holding the POWER switch depressed plug the power cord into the AC outlet again W Troubleshooting Sound is not out put from one or all speakers The speaker cords are disconnected The audio cords are dis connected The STEREO BTL switch is not set properly Connect them properly referring to Connec tions Connect them properly referring to Connec tions Set it properly referring to Connections The STANDBY in dicator blinks and sound is not out put Speaker cords are short circuited The internal tempera ture of the unit rose and the protection circuitry was activated e Turn the power OFF eliminate the short cir cuiting then turn ON the power again e Turn the power OFF and wait until the inter nal temperature drops After ensuring that the temperature has dropped turn the power ON again As the current installation condition may not be appropriate improve it following the Notes on heat generation STANDBY indica tor does lights The cord for RELAY CON TROL is not connected e Connect it between this unit and the KENWOOD receiver such as the Kenwood Sovereign VR 5900 receiver 7 EN Specifications Power amplifier section For U S A Rated power ou
11. tput Tal N STEREO MODE FCC WARNING 130 watts per channel minimum RMS both channels driven at 6 Q from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this with no more than 0 02 total harmonic distortion FTC equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in MONO BTL MODE the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unautho 270 watts minimum RMS at 6 Q from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 03 total rized change of modification is made harmonic distortion FTC NOTE Frequency response This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device MAININ S a a ee ee Sherman 5 Hz 100 kHz 0 dB 3 dB pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection Signal to noise ratio against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment may cause harmful inter IHF 66 ee ee 115 dB ference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruc Input sensitivity Impedance tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If STEREO MODE MARTE a ateo an elena edo lbicden sat edo 1 1 V 20 this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be MONO BTL MODE MAIN IN 1 5 V 100
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