Kenwood PS520 User Manual

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5

Controlling the B.M.S. from the

Kenwood center unit

(B.M.S. : Bass management system)
When the B.M.S. switch is set in the
remote position, the bass boost amount
and frequency offset can be controlled from
the center unit.

• Bass boost

Center unit

Setting

display

"Flat"/ "OFF"/ "1"

Bass boost OFF (Flat)

"+6"/

"1"/ "2"

Bass boost +6 dB

"+12"/

"2"/ "3"

Bass boost +12 dB

"+18"/

"3"/ "4"

Bass boost +18 dB

• Frequency offset

Center unit

Setting

display
"Normal"

It is the B.M.S.
FREQUENCY control
adjustment value.

"Low"

The central frequency is 20-
30% low.

For the center unit control method and
setting display, refer to the Instruction
Manual for the center unit.
There may be cases when the center unit
can’t set the "Bass boost +18dB" or
"Frequency Offset".

Indicator 0

You are notified of the unit’s condition and
malfunction (Protection function) by the
indicator.

• ON or color change in order.

When operation is normal

The color you want can be selected with
the variable color button.

• The color blinks blue

– When during operation
– When the center unit/B.M.S. switch

controls the B.M.S.

• The color blinks yellow

When the power voltage is less than 11V.

The cause may be one of the below
times.

– When the vehicle battery is weak.
– When the battery capacity is low.
– When the battery cord is worn.
– When the battery wire is too small or too

long and can’t supply enough current.

• The color blinks purple

When the unit has failed and direct current
voltage is generated to the speaker’s
output.

Turn the power OFF and release the
protection. If the indicator doesn’t quit
blinking, contact your Kenwood dealer.

• The color blinks red

When the inside of the unit is overheating.

• The color blinks green

– When the speaker cord is shorted.
– When the speaker output is in contact

with the vehicle ground.

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

0

Hexagon Wrench

Removing the cover

Tighten

Loosen

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