Kenwood KSC-SW10 Troubleshooting guide, Specifications

Troubleshooting guide

Often, what appears to be a malfunction is due to user error. Before calling for service, please consult the following table.

Problem		Cause	Remedy
	• The fuse is blown.		• Check the (+)/(-) polarity of the power cord
			and that the cords are not shorted, then re-
			place with a fuse with the rated capacity.
			• Re-connect the cords correctly by referring
			to the connection example (on page 5, 6).
	• The remote control cord is unplugged.		• Plug the cord into the REMOTE terminal.	ENGLISH
(the POWER indicator does
	• The power supply pin (yellow) of the 10-pin		• Check the connections of all cords, then
Power cannot be turned on		connection cord is not connected.	the connection example (on page 5, 6).
not light).	• The power control pin (blue/white) of the		connect the (-) cable to the battery.
		10-pin connection cord is not connected.
			• Insert the connector all the way in.
	• The 10-pin connector is not plugged in com-
		pletely.	• Attach the grounding terminal to the metal-
	• The grounding pin (black) of the 10-pin con-		lic section of the vehicle (not a coated sur-
		nection cord is not connected.	face) by tightly screwing it.
	• The negative (-) cable of the car battery is		• Check the connections of all cords, then
		disconnected.	connect the (-) cable to the battery.
	• The attenuator of the center unit is set to		• Switch the attenuator OFF.
		ON.
	• The LEVEL control is set to the MIN position.		• Increase the volume to an optimum level (on
			page 8).
No sound	• The speaker cords are connected improp-		• Connect the cords correclty by referring to
		erly.	the connection example (on page 5, 6).
	• Connection terminals are connected im-		• Insert the connectors or jacks all the way in
		properly.	to the terminals.
	• The remote control cord is unplugged.		• Plug the cord into the REMOTE terminal.
Sound is small.	•	The input level is set to low.	• Turn the LEVEL control knob and set the in-
Sound quality is bad (sound	•	The input level is set to high.	put level to an optimum level.
is distorted).
	• The speaker cords are connected with incor-		• Connect the cords correctly by referring to
		rect positive (+)/negative (-) polarity.	the connection example (on page 5, 6).
			• Attach the grounding terminal to the metal-
	•	The grounding pin (black) of the 10-pin
			lic section of the vehicle (not a coated sur-
Sound is unnatural.		connection cord is poorly contacted.
			face) by tightly screwing it.
	• The balance between the front speakers or		• Adjust the tone balance by switching the
		between those and the rear speakers are not	PHASE switch to 0° or 180° as required (on
		well adjusted.	page 8).

Specifications

The following ratings and design are subject to change without notice.

Type...........................................	Powered Enclosed Subwoofer
[Amp unit]
Maximum output...............................................................		150 W
Frequency response.................................................		35 - 120 Hz
S/N ratio..............................................................................		85 dB
Cut-off frequency.....................................................		50 - 120 Hz
Phase.................................................................................		0˚, 180˚
Input sensitivity/impedance
RCA pin jack......................................................		50 mV / 15 kΩ
Speaker input....................................................		1.0 V / 2.2 kΩ
Power.........................	DC 14.4 V (Operating range 10.5 - 16 V)
Maximum current consumption		...........................................8 A
Fuse capacity.........................................................................		10 A

[Speaker unit]
Enclosure.................................................	Passive radiator type
Active woofer...............	120 x 180 mm (4-3/4" x 7-1/16") (cone)
Passive woofer.............	120 x 180 mm (4-3/4" x 7-1/16") (cone)
External size.......................................	Width: 369 mm (14-1/2")
	Height: 94 mm (3-11/16")
	Depth: 224 mm (8-13/16")
Weight (net)...........................................................	3.4 kg (7.5 Ib)

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