Kenwood KAC-PS501F User manual

KAC-PS501F
© B64-1444-00 (EM)
4-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2 English
Safety precautions
Installation procedure
Since there are large variety of settings and
connections possible according to applications,
read the instruction manual well to select the
proper setting and connection.
1.Remove the ignition key and disconnect the
negative -terminal of the battery to
prevent short circuits.
2.Set the unit according to the intended usage.
3.Connect the input and output cables of the
units.
4.Connect the speaker cables.
5.Connect the power cable, power control
cable and grounding cable following this
order.
6.Install the unit in the car.
7.Connect the negative -terminal of the
battery.
• Be sure to turn the power off before
changing the setting of any switch.
• If the fuse blows, check cables for shorts,
then replace the fuse with one of the same
rating.
• Check that no unconnected cables or
connectors are touching the car body. Do
not remove caps from unconnected cables
or connectors to prevent short circuits.
• Connect the speaker cables to appropriate
speaker connectors separately. Sharing the
negative cable of the speaker or grounding
speaker cables to the metal body of the car
can cause this unit to fail.
• After installation, check that the brake
lamps, winkers, and wipers work properly.
2CAUTION
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground cables, make sure to use automotive-
grade cables or other cables with a 10 mm2
(AWG8) [5 mm2(AWG10) ×2] or more to
prevent cable deterioration and damage to
the cable coating.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• Do not touch the unit during use because the
surface of the unit becomes hot and may
cause burns if touched.
To prevent damage to the machine, take the
following precautions:
• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC
power supply with a negative ground
connection.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit does not seem to be working right,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
Cleaning the unit
If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power
and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or
soft cloth.
Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a
cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as
paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch the
surface of the panel and/or cause the indicator
letters to peel off.
Accessories
2CAUTION
NOTE
2CAUTION
2WARNING
Part name Number of
Items
External
View
Terminal cover
(Power terminal) 1
Self-tapping screws
(ø5 ×18 mm) 4

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Installation
• Since the power amplifier has no parts which require operation, it can be installed at a position
away from the driver’s seat without any hindrances.
As generally accepted positions for its installation, places such as inside the trunk, etc. can be
considered.
• Use the extension cables. (Optional.)
• Do not install the unit under the carpet. Otherwise heat build-up occurs and the unit may be
damaged.
• Install this unit in a location which 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. Be careful not to block the
cooling fan openings when installing the unit. Blocking these openings will inhibit the cooling of
the internal temperature and result in malfunction.
• When making a hole under a seat, inside the trunk, or somewhere else in the vehicle, check
that there is nothing hazardous on the opposite side such as a gasoline tank, brake pipe, or
wiring harness, and be careful not to cause scratches or other damage.
• Do not install near the dashboard, rear tray, or air bag safety parts.
• The installation to the vehicle should securely fasten the unit to a place in which it will not
obstruct driving. If the unit comes off due to a shock and hits a person or safety part, it may
cause injury or an accident.
• After installing the unit, check to make sure that electrical equipment such as the brake lamps,
turn signal lamps and windshield wipers operate normally.
2CAUTION
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Installation board, etc.
(thickness : 15 mm or more)
Self-tapping screw
CA-2SL CA-12SL CA-22SL CA-52SLRCA cable
CA-3WL CA-13WL CA-23WL CA-53WLRCA cable (ø7mm)
CA-5W CA-15W CA-25W CA-45W CA-65WRCA cable (ø12mm)
0.5m 1m 2m 4m 5m 6m
Type Length
Cooling fan
Air inlet
Exhaust outlet

4 English
Controls
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.
L
R
L
R
LINE IN
P.CON EXT.AMP.CONT.
GND
MONO
LINE OUT
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC FILTER OPERATION
OFF
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
BB AA +
(MAX)(MIN)
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FREQ (Hz) FREQ (Hz)
OFF
LPF
OFF
HPF MONO
STEREO
FILTER
LPF
OFF
HPF
OPERATION
MONO
STEREO
B.M.S.
B.M.S.
FREQ(Hz)
B.M.S.
(
+ 6)
CLOSE
OPEN/ B.M.S.
(REMOTE)
INPUT SELECT
A
AB
CONTROL
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
10050
80
(MAX)(MIN)
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
A
CONTROL
B
LEFT
BRIDGED
RIGHT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSE(20A×4)
BATT.
GND
B
B
A
A
20 20 20 20
$
%
*
@
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC FILTER OPERATION
OFF
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
(MAX)(MIN)
FREQ (Hz)
LPF
OFF
HPF MONO
STEREO
INPUT SELECT
A
AB
CONTROL
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
A
#
1 42 3
7896 0!
5
1 Fuse (20 A × 4)
2 Battery terminal
3 Ground terminal
4 Amplifier A speaker output
terminals
5 Amplifier B speaker output
terminals
❖ SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals
• 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 2Ωor greater.
When multiple speakers are to be
connected, ensure that the combined
impedance is 2Ωor 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 4Ωor greater.
When multiple speakers are to be
connected, ensure that the combined
impedance is 4Ωor greater.
The rated input of the speakers should be
no less than the maximum output of the
amplifier. Otherwise malfunction may
result.
6 RCA cable ground lead terminal
7 Amplifier A LINE IN terminal
8 Amplifier B LINE IN terminal
9 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.
0 Power control terminal
! EXT.AMP.CONT. (external
amplifier control) terminal
This controls the B.M.S. (See P.6).
2CAUTION
L
R
L
R
A
B
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
A
B
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FILTEROPERATION
OFF
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FREQ (Hz)
FREQ (Hz)
OFF
LPF
OFF
HPF
MONO
STEREO
FILTER
LPF
OFF
HPF
OPERATION
MONO
STEREO
INPUT SELECT
A
AB
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
(MAX)(MIN)
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
(MAX)(MIN)
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
@#$%&^ *
#1 #2
B.M.S.
B.M.S.
FREQ(Hz)
B.M.S.
(
+ 6)
CLOSE
OPEN/ B.M.S.
(REMOTE)
10050
80
#1 When FILTER is set to LPF, the sound is monaural (L+R).
#2 When INFRASONIC is set to 15Hz or 25Hz, the sound is monaural (L+R).
* Note that if OPERATION is set to MONO, Lch is still monaural.
Block diagram

@ INPUT SELECTOR switch
This switch selects the input method of the
signals to be amplified by amplifiers A and
B.
• A B position:
Amplifies both of the signals input to
amplifiers A and B.
• A position:
Amplifies only signal input amplifier A with
both amplifiers A and B.
# INPUT SENSITIVITY control
Adjust this control according to the pre-out
level of the centre unit connected to this
amplifier.
The sensitivities of amplifiers A and B can
be adjusted independently regardless of the
position of the input selector switch.
Refer to “Specifications” on the centre
unit’s instruction manual about the pre-out
level.
$ OPERATION switch
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.)
% FILTER switch
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 turned
monaural (L+R) and the bass boost function
is activated.
^ HPF FREQUENCY control
Sets the cutoff frequency when the FILTER
switch is set to HPF.
& LPF FREQUENCY control
Sets the cutoff frequency when the FILTER
switch is set to LPF.
* INFRASONIC FILTER switch
When this switch is set to 15 Hz or 25 Hz,
frequencies below the setting value will be
cut. This serves to get rid of unwanted
vibrations that do not result in sound and
improves the speakers’ ability to reproduce
sound. Note that the speaker output will
automatically be set for monaural (L+R)
sound.
NOTE
English 5
AIR
INDUCTION
LOPASS
50 50200 200
HIPASS
LOPASS
50 50200 200
HIPASS
FILTER
FREQUENCY
A
B
POWER
COOLING FAN
OPERATION
/ PROTECTION
OPEN
/ CLOSE
LOW VOLTAGE
B.M.S.
4 / 3 / 2 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
&
^
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
FILTER
FREQUENCY
A
B
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FREQ (Hz)
OFF
FILTER
LPF
OFF
HPF
OPERATION
MONO
STEREO
B.M.S.
B.M.S.
FREQ(Hz)
B.M.S.
(
+ 6)
CLOSE
OPEN/ B.M.S.
(REMOTE)
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
10050
80
(MAX)(MIN)
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
CONTROL
B

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B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
AIR
INDUCTION
LOPASS
50 50200 200
HIPASS
LOPASS
50 50200 200
HIPASS
FILTER
FREQUENCY
A
B
POWER
L
R
L
R
LINE IN
P.CON EXT.AMP.CONT.
GND
MONO
LINE OUT
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC FILTER OPERATION
OFF
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
BB AA +
(MAX)(MIN)
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FREQ (Hz) FREQ (Hz)
OFF
LPF
OFF
HPF MONO
STEREO
FILTER
LPF
OFF
HPF
OPERATION
MONO
STEREO
B.M.S.
B.M.S.
FREQ(Hz)
B.M.S.
(
+
6)
CLOSE OPEN/ B.M.S.
(REMOTE)
INPUT SELECT
A
AB
CONTROL
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
10050
80
(MAX)(MIN)
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
A
CONTROL
B
4 / 3 / 2 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
COOLING FAN
OPERATION
/ PROTECTION
OPEN
/ CLOSE
LOW VOLTAGE
B.M.S.
OPERATION / PROTECTION
OPEN / CLOSE
LOW VOLTAGE
B.M.S.
3
2
1
B.M.S.
B.M.S.
FREQ(Hz)
B.M.S.
(
+ 6)
CLOSE
OPEN/ B.M.S.
(REMOTE)
10050
80
■ If the unit is not going to be operated from the outside:
1 B.M.S. switch
This boosts the bass, focusing mainly on
the frequency setting determined using the
B.M.S. FREQUENCY control.
The bass boost applies only to the B
amplifier.
• (REMOTE) OPEN/CLOSE or
(REMOTE) B.M.S. position:
When the switch is in this position, the
bass is not boosted.
• B.M.S. (+6) position:
When the switch is in this position, the
bass is boosted by 6dB.
The B.M.S. indicator glows.
2 B.M.S. FREQUENCY control
When the B.M.S. switch is set to the
B.M.S. (+6) position, this control can be
used to adjust the central frequency that
you want to emphasise.
3 OPEN/CLOSE button
Each time you press this button, the slide
panel either opens or closes.
• If the slide panel meets an obstacle whilst
sliding, the slide operation will be halted. If
this happens, remove the obstacle and then
press the OPEN/CLOSE button again.
• If the centre unit power is switched OFF, or
the vehicle engine is switched OFF, whilst
the slide panel is open, the slide panel will
then close automatically. The next time the
power is turned ON or the vehicle engine is
turned ON, the slide panel will return to its
original open state.
• If the B.M.S. switch setting is changed to
(REMOTE), the slide panel will close in
preparation for remote operation, even if the
EXT.AMP.CONT. terminal is not connected.
Take care not to allow your finger or any other
object to be trapped by the slide panel whilst
it is sliding.
2CAUTION
NOTE
B.M.S. indicator
Slide panel
Bass boost +6dB (ON)
Operations using the
OPEN/CLOSE button
Slide panel
Bass boost Flat (OFF)
Operations using the
OPEN/CLOSE button

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■ If the unit is going to be operated from the centre unit:
The amount of bass boost and the opening/closing of the slide panel can be controlled from
the centre unit. Additionally, up to 3 power amplifiers can be set at the same time.
Kenwood centre units released in 1999 or later having an “EXT.AMP.CONT.” cable operate
this unit. Instructions on how to operate the centre unit will be found in the instruction manual
supplied with the centre unit.
NOTE
1 B.M.S. switch
This switch is used to select the range of
control operations that can be carried out
from the centre unit.
The bass boost only applies to the B
amplifier.
When the bass boost is switched ON, the
B.M.S. indicator glows.
• (REMOTE) OPEN/CLOSE position:
When the switch is in this position, only the
opening/closing of the slide panel can be
controlled from the centre unit; the bass
cannot be boosted.
• (REMOTE) B.M.S. position:
When the switch is in this position, any of
the three bass boost settings — FLAT,
+6dB and +12dB — can be selected from
the centre unit. If "+6 dB" or "+12 dB" is
selected, the slide panel will open.
• B.M.S. (+6) position:
When the switch is in this position, the
bass is boosted by 6dB, regardless of any
operation carried out from the centre unit.
2 B.M.S. FREQUENCY control
This control allows you to use the B.M.S. to
adjust the central frequency that you want
to emphasise.
3 OPEN/CLOSE button
• When the B.M.S. switch is in the B.M.S.
(+6) position, the slide panel will open or
close each time the button is pressed.
• When the B.M.S. switch is set to the
(REMOTE) position, the centre unit will
control the slide panel.
If you want to adjust the control inside the
slide panel, you can open/close the slide
panel temporarily by pressing the
OPEN/CLOSE button.
• If the slide panel meets an obstacle whilst
sliding, the slide operation will be halted. If
this happens, remove the obstacle and then
press the OPEN/CLOSE button again.
• When the B.M.S. is in the (REMOTE)
position, and control operations are carried
out on the centre unit, the slide panel will
return to the status set on the centre unit
even if it is opened/closed using the
OPEN/CLOSE button.
• If the centre unit power is switched OFF, or
the vehicle engine is turned OFF, when the
slide panel is open, the slide panel will
automatically close.
When the power is turned back ON, or
when the vehicle engine is turned ON, the
slide panel will carry out an action
depending on the setting status of the
B.M.S. switch, as follows.
*If the B.M.S. switch is in the (REMOTE)
position, the slide panel will obey the
setting on the centre unit.
*If the B.M.S. switch is in the B.M.S. (+6)
position, the slide panel will return to its
original open state.
Take care not to allow your finger or any other
object to be trapped by the slide panel whilst
it is sliding.
2CAUTION
NOTE
Slide panel
Bass boost
Centre unit
setting status
CLOSE
Flat (OFF)
OPEN
AMP
BASS
+6
AMP
BASS
Flat
AMP
BASS
+12
Slide panel
Bass boost
Centre unit
setting status
CLOSE
+6dB
(ON)
Flat
(OFF)
OPEN
+12dB
(ON)
AMP
BASS
+6
AMP
BASS
Flat
AMP
BASS
+12
Slide panel
Bass boost
Centre unit
setting status
+6dB (ON)
Operations using the
OPEN/CLOSE button
AMP
BASS
+6
AMP
BASS
Flat
AMP
BASS
+12

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Indicator
AIR
INDUCTION
LOPASS
50 50200 200
HIPASS
LOPASS
50 50200 200
HIPASS
FILTER
FREQUENCY
A
B
POWER
COOLING FAN
OPERATION
/ PROTECTION
OPEN
/ CLOSE
LOW VOLTAGE
B.M.S.
4 / 3 / 2 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
COOLING FAN
OPERATION / PROTECTION
OPEN
/ CLOSE
LOW VOLTAGE
B.M.S.
1
2
3
4
5
1 POWER indicator
This indicator glows when the unit's power
is turned ON.
2 COOLING FAN indicator
When the unit's internal temperature rises,
the side fan is activated. If the internal
temperature rises even further, the slide
panel opens automatically, and the cooling
fan on the top is activated.
Whilst the top cooling fan is in operation,
the COOLING FAN indicator blinks.
3 OPERATION/PROTECTION
indicator
This indicator glows when the power
comes ON normally.
If the PROTECTION function is activated,
the indicator blinks or goes out.
4 LOW VOLTAGE indicator
This indicator glows when the power
voltage falls below 11V (volts).
If the power supply voltage returns to full
after a voltage drop, this indicator will blink
to alert the user that a voltage drop has
occurred.
The number of blinks indicates the number
of times the voltage has dropped (up to a
maximum of 10).
5 B.M.S. indicator
This indicator glows when the bass boost is
turned ON using the B.M.S. (See P.6).
If indicators 2to 5light up in succession or
blink in unison, the system is in DEMO mode.
If this happens, cancel DEMO mode by
pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button.
■ PROTECTION function
This unit incorporates a protection function
which protects the main unit and speakers
from troubles. The unit stops to function
when the protection function is activated.
• When the
OPERATION/PROTECTION indicator
blinks:
• A speaker cable may be short-circuited.
• A speaker output may be in contact with
the ground.
• The temperature of the internal parts may
be higher than 120°C (248°F)
• The fuse of this unit may be blown.
• The unit may be malfunctioning and
sending DC signal to the speaker output.
• When the POWER indicator and the
OPERATION/PROTECTION function
both go out:
• The fuse of this unit may be blown.
• When the LOW VOLTAGE indicator
glows or blinks:
• Is the battery exhausted?
• The car battery has a small capacity.
• If the battery cable is too thin or too long,
it will not be able to supply enough
power.
• Is the battery cable deteriorated?
NOTE

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Connection
■ Power cable connection
To prevent fire caused by a short in the wiring, connect a fusible link or breaker nearby the battery’s
positive terminal.
Wiring
• If a buzzing noise is heard from the speakers when the engine is running, connect a line noise filter
(optional) to each of the battery cable.
• Do not allow the cable to directly contact the edge of the iron plate by using Grommets.
• Connect the ground cable to a metal part of the car chassis that acts as an electrical ground
passing electricity to the battery‘s negative -terminal. Do not turn the power on if the ground
cable is not connected.
• Please be sure to install a protective fuse in the power cable, near the battery. Use a fuse which
has a capacity about 10A higher than the capacity of the fuse in the unit.
• For the power cable and the earth cable, use (flame-resistant) power wiring cables for in-car use.
For the power cable, use a power wiring cable with a current capacity about 10A higher than the
capacity of the protective fuse (about 20A higher than the capacity of the fuse in the unit).
• When more than one power amplifier are going to be used, use a power supply wiring cable and
protective fuse of greater current-handling capacity than the total maximum current drawn by each
amplifier.
2WARNING
Example: One Power Amplifier Is Used
90 A 30 A 30 A 30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
LEFT
BRIDGED
RIGHT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSE(20A×4)
BATT.
GND
B
B
A
A
20 20 20 20
Terminal cover
Battery
Ground cable *
Battery cable *
Protective
Fuse
Power terminal
* : Commercially available parts
Lead terminal *
Lead terminal *
Power terminal
Pass battery and ground cables through supplied terminal cover and connect to respective
terminals. After completing connections, fasten terminal cover over terminal bracket.
Fuse capacity
80 A
Protective Fuse
90 A ×1 [30 A ×3]
Cross-sectional Area of Wiring
Cable (AWG)
10 mm2(AWG 8) or greater ×1

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L
R
L
R
LINE IN
P.CON EXT.AMP.CONT.
GND
MONO
LINE OUT
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC FILTER OPERATION
OFF
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
BB AA +
(MAX)(MIN)
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FREQ (Hz) FREQ (Hz)
OFF
LPF
OFF
HPF MONO
STEREO
FILTER
LPF
OFF
HPF
OPERATION
MONO
STEREO
B.M.S.
B.M.S.
FREQ(Hz)
B.M.S.
(
+ 6)
CLOSE
OPEN/ B.M.S.
(REMOTE)
INPUT SELECT
A
AB
CONTROL
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
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80
(MAX)(MIN)
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
A
CONTROL
B
GND
■ RCA cable connection
CENTRE UNIT
(Cassette receiver,
CD receiver, etc.)
RCA cable *
RCA cable ground terminal
When using an RCA cable with a ground lead attached, connect the ground lead to this
terminal.
Do not use this terminal for power source grounding. This unit will be damaged if the power
source grounding cable is connected to this terminal.
2CAUTION
Front output
Rear output
ALeft input BLeft input
Connection
RCA cable ground terminal
Power control cable
(To Power control terminal)
ARight input BRight input
■ Speaker Selection
• The rated input power of the speakers that are going to be connected should be greater than
the maximum output power (in Watts) of the amplifier. Use of speakers having input power
ratings that are less than the output power of the amplifier will cause smoke to be emitted as
well as damage.
• The impedance of the speakers that are going to be connected should be 2Ωor greater (for
stereo connections), or 4Ωor greater (for bridged connections). When more than one set of
speakers are going to be used, calculate the combined impedance of the speakers and then
connect suitable speakers to the amplifier.
Examples:
Stereo Connections (4 Ω ) Bridged Connections (4 Ω )
200 W or greater 600 W or greater
200W
(4Ω)
4 Ω
200W
(4Ω)200W (4Ω)200W (4Ω)
4 Ω4 Ω
200W
(2Ω)100W
(8Ω)100W (8Ω)
200W
(2Ω)
Maximum output of
the amplifier Combined
impedance Rated input power and
impedance of the speakers
* : Commercially available parts

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LEFT
BRIDGED
RIGHT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSE(20A×4)
BATT.
GND
B
B
A
A
20 20 20 20
A
B
BRIDGED
RL
LEFT
BRIDGED
RIGHT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSE(20A×4)
BATT.
GND
B
B
A
A
20 20 20 20
A
B
BRIDGED
RL
■ Speakers cable connection
(Stereo Connections)
Front Left speaker
Front Right speaker
Rear Right speaker
Rear Left speaker
(Bridged Connections)
ABridged output
Lead terminal *
BLeft output BRight output
ALeft output ARight output
Speaker output terminals
BBridged output
Speaker (Bridged)
Speaker (Bridged)
Speaker output terminals
Lead terminal *
* : Commercially available parts

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Connection
System examples
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
LINE
OUT
A
B
L
R
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FILTEROPERATION
OFF
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
(MAX)(MIN)
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FREQ (Hz)
FREQ (Hz)
OFF
LPF
OFF
HPF
MONO
STEREO
FILTER
LPF
OFF
HPF
OPERATION
MONO
STEREO
INPUT SELECT
A
AB
CONTROL
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
(MAX)(MIN)
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
A
CONTROL
B
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
FILTER
FREQUENCY
A
B
B.M.S.
B.M.S.
FREQ(Hz)
B.M.S.
(
+ 6)
CLOSE
OPEN/ B.M.S.
(REMOTE)
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80
■ Full-range 4-channel + Subwoofer system
CENTRE UNIT
Front
speaker
Rear
speaker
Subwoofer
Amplifier
Switch setting
L
R
L
R
LINE IN
P.CON EXT.AMP.CONT.
GND
MONO
LINE OUT
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC FILTER OPERATION
OFF
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
BB AA +
(MAX)(MIN)
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FREQ (Hz) FREQ (Hz)
OFF
LPF
OFF
HPF MONO
STEREO
FILTER
LPF
OFF
HPF
OPERATION
MONO
STEREO
B.M.S.
B.M.S.
FREQ(Hz)
B.M.S.
(
+ 6)
CLOSE
OPEN/ B.M.S.
(REMOTE)
INPUT SELECT
A
AB
CONTROL
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
10050
80
(MAX)(MIN)
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
A
CONTROL
B
P.CONEXT.AMP.CONT.
EXT.AMP.
CONT.
P.CONT.
Lead terminal *
* : Commercially available parts
CENTRE UNIT
(Cassette receiver,
CD receiver, etc.)
Power control cable
(Blue/ White)
External amplifier control
cable (Pink / Black)
Extension cable *
Power control lead terminal External amplifier control terminal
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
LINE
OUT
A
B
BRIDGED
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FILTEROPERATION
OFF
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
(MAX)(MIN)
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FREQ (Hz)
FREQ (Hz)
OFF
LPF
OFF
HPF
MONO
STEREO
FILTER
LPF
OFF
HPF
OPERATION
MONO
STEREO
INPUT SELECT
A
AB
CONTROL
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
(MAX)(MIN)
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
A
CONTROL
B
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
FILTER
FREQUENCY
A
B
B.M.S.
B.M.S.
FREQ(Hz)
B.M.S.
(
+ 6)
CLOSE
OPEN/ B.M.S.
(REMOTE)
10050
80
■ High-pass + Subwoofer system
CENTRE UNIT (High pass)
Subwoofer
(L + R)
(Bridged)
Switch setting
■ Control terminal
Attach the connection terminal to a commercially available wiring cable for in-car use, and
connect it to the unit.
An EXT.AMP.CONT. terminal can only be attached if Kenwood centre unit is a model released in
1999 or latter, and has an “EXT.AMP.CONT.” cable. Using the external amp control, up to 3
power amplifiers can be operated simultaneously (although this may not be possible, depending
on the type of wiring cable used, and its length).
NOTE

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System examples
L
L
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
LINE
OUT
A
B
C
C
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FILTEROPERATION
OFF
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
(MAX)(MIN)
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FREQ (Hz)
FREQ (Hz)
OFF
LPF
OFF
HPF
MONO
STEREO
FILTER
LPF
OFF
HPF
OPERATION
MONO
STEREO
INPUT SELECT
A
AB
CONTROL
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
(MAX)(MIN)
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
A
CONTROL
B
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
FILTER
FREQUENCY
A
B
B.M.S.
B.M.S.
FREQ(Hz)
B.M.S.
(
+ 6)
CLOSE
OPEN/ B.M.S.
(REMOTE)
10050
80
■ Tri-mode
CENTRE UNIT
(High pass) Subwoofer
(L + R) (Bridged)
● Principle of Tri-mode
Method of frequency band division using a coil and capacitor•••in case of 6dB/oct. slope
LC
0 dB
-3 dB
Coil (L): Passes low frequencies and blocks high
frequencies. (Low pass)
Capacitor (C): Passes high frequencies and blocks low
frequencies. (High pass)
Crossover Frequency
Frequency
159000
C= (µF)
fc x R
159 x R
L= (mH)
fc
fc=Cut of Frequency (Hz)
R=Speaker Impedance (Ω)
● Example:
When it is required to set a crossover frequency of 120 Hz using speakers with an
impedance of 4 ohms.
Prepare commercially-available coil and capacitor with the closest ratings to the results
calculated from the formula above. The capacitor 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).
• 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 result in a drop of the combined impedance with the subwoofer.
• Ensure that the withstand voltage and current ratings of the capacitors (C) and coils (L) are
sufficient.
2CAUTION
L
R
L
R
L
RLINE
OUT
A
B
BRIDGEDBRIDGED
L
R
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FILTEROPERATION
OFF
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
(MAX)(MIN)
25Hz
15Hz
INFRASONIC
FREQ (Hz)
FREQ (Hz)
OFF
LPF
OFF
HPF
MONO
STEREO
FILTER
LPF
OFF
HPF
OPERATION
MONO
STEREO
INPUT SELECT
A
AB
CONTROL
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
0.2
0.5
5
1
2
3
4
(MAX)(MIN)
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
A
CONTROL
B
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
LO PASS
50 50200 200
HI PASS
FILTER
FREQUENCY
A
B
B.M.S.
B.M.S.
FREQ(Hz)
B.M.S.
(
+ 6)
CLOSE
OPEN/ B.M.S.
(REMOTE)
10050
80
■ High-power 2-channel system
CENTRE UNIT
Left
speaker
Right
speaker
Switch setting
Switch setting

Troubleshooting Guide
What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight
misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible
problems.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No sound.
(No sound from one side.)
The output level is too
small (or too large).
The sound quality is bad.
(The sound is distorted.)
If the slide panel moves of
its own accord.
The external amplifier
controller (B.M.S.) will not
work.
• Input (or output) cables are
disconnected.
• Protection circuit may be
activated.
• The fuse may be blown because
the volume was too high.
The input sensitivity adjusting
control is not set to the correct
position.
• The speakers cable are
connected with wrong +/ -
polarity.
• A speaker cable is pinched by a
screw in the car body.
• The switches may be set
improperly.
• The system is in DEMO mode.
• The slide panel has gone into
remote operation mode.
• The B.M.S. switch is set to
"B.M.S. (+6)".
• The external amplifier control
cable has come loose.
• Connect the input (or output)
cables.
• Check connections by referring
to "Indicator".
• Replace the fuse with a new
fuse and use a lower volume.
Adjust the control correctly
referring to “Controls”.
• Connect them properly checking
the +/ -of the terminals and
cables well.
• Connect the speaker cable again
so that it is not pinched by
anything.
• Set switches properly by
referring to "System examples".
• Cancel DEMO mode by pressing
the OPEN/CLOSE button.
• Check the B.M.S. and operate
the slide panel remotely or
manually.
• The B.M.S. switch is set to
"(REMOTE)".
• Check that the external amplifier
control cable is properly
connected.
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Audio Section
Max Power Output (4 Ω)
4 Channel Mode ........................................................................................................150 W ×4
3 Channel Mode....................................................................................150 W ×2 + 600 W ×1
2 Channel Mode ........................................................................................................600 W ×2
Rated Power Output (4 Ω) (+B = 12.0 V)
4 Channel Mode ........................................................50 W ×4 (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)
3 Channel Mode....................50 W ×2 (1 kHz, 0.05 % THD) + 200 W ×1 (1 kHz, 0.5 % THD)
2 Channel Mode ........................................................................200 W ×2 (1 kHz, 0.5 % THD)
Rated Power Output (2 Ω) (+B = 12.0 V)
4 Channel Mode ........................................................................100 W ×4 (1 kHz, 0.5 % THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω) (+B = 14.4 V)
4 Channel Mode....................................................................75 W ×4 (DIN45324, +B=14.4 V)
3 Channel Mode....................75 W ×2 (1 kHz, 0.05 % THD) + 300 W ×1 (1 kHz, 0.5 % THD)
2 Channel Mode ........................................................................300 W ×2 (1 kHz, 0.5 % THD)
Rated Power Output (2 Ω) (+B = 14.4 V)
4 Channel Mode ........................................................................150 W ×4 (1 kHz, 0.5 % THD)
Frequency Response (+0, –3 dB)..............................................................................5 Hz ~ 50 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (Rated power)#................................................................0.01 % (1 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio............................................................................................................110 dB
Sensitivity (rated output) (MAX) ..............................................................................................0.2 V
Sensitivity (rated output) (MIN) ..............................................................................................5.0 V
Input Impedance....................................................................................................................10 kΩ
Damping Factor........................................................................................................More than 200
Low Pass Filter Frequency (24 dB/oct.)........................................................50 ~ 200 Hz (Variable)
High Pass Filter Frequency (12 dB/oct.) ......................................................50 ~ 200 Hz (Variable)
Infrasonic Filter Frequency (24 dB/oct.) ..........................................................................15 / 25 Hz
# Sensitivity = Mini. , Through LPF (30 kHz)
General
Operating Voltage ..............................................................................12.0 V (11 ~ 16 V allowable)
Current Consumption (4 Ω, +B = 12.0 V, 10% THD) ..............................................................42 A
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) ..................................................................................272 ×64 ×380 mm
Weight ..................................................................................................................................7.1 kg