Kenwood KAC-526X User manual

KAC-726
KAC-526X
POWER AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-1213-00 (EM)

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Safety precautions
Take the following precautions to
prevent fire and avoid personal
injury :
•When extending the battery cable, or
ground cable, use 5mm2(AWG10) or
larger automotive grade cable to avoid
cable deterioration or damage to the
covering.
•Check that no metal objects (coins, tools,
etc.) are left inside the unit to avoid short
circuits.
•If you smell or see smoke, turn the
power off 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.
Take the following precautions to
keep the unit in proper working
order.
•Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V
DC power supply with a negative ground
connection.
•Do not open the top or bottom cover.
•Do not install the unit in places it is
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat or
humidity, water may splash over it, or
dust exists.
If you have difficulty in installing this unit
in your vehicle, contact your Kenwood
dealer.
Cleaning the unit
If the surface is dirty, wipe it clean with a
silicon cloth or soft dry cloth with the
power off.
Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner,
alcohol, or other volatile solvents. These
may damage external surfaces or remove
indicator characters.
2CAUTION
NOTE
2CAUTION
2WARNING
Accessories
Part name Number
of Items
External
View
Battery cable
(Yellow) (6 m) 1
Ground cable (Black)
(1 m) 1
Self-tapping screws
(ø4 ×16 mm) 4
Terminal cover
(Power terminal) 1
Part name Number
of Items
External
View
Round terminal
(Large) 1
Round terminal
(Medium) 2
Round terminal
(Small) 1
Grommets 1

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Installation procedure
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
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.
• After installing the unit, check to make sure that electrical equipment such as the brake lamps,
turn signal lamps and windshield wipers operate normally.
• Install the unit securely in a location that does not interfere with driving.
2CAUTION
Installation board, etc.
(thickness : 15 mm or more)
Self-tapping screw
(ø4 ×16 mm)
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

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Controls
Operations of the following control and switches are required in accordance with
the center unit and speakers connected with this unit.
24 61 53
LPF
FILTER
OFF MONO(Lch)
STEREO
OPERATION
GND INPUT
SENSITIVITY(V)
MAXMIN
0.30.5
1.0
LR
LINE IN
LEFT RIGHT
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT
79 !08
FUSE(20A x 2)
POWER IN
BATT P.CON(REMOTE)
GND
LEFT
BRIDGED RIGHT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
POWER AMPLIFIER
79 !08
FUSE(15A)
POWER IN
BATT P.CON(REMOTE)
GND
LEFT
BRIDGED RIGHT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
POWER AMPLIFIER
KAC-526X
1 RCA cable ground lead terminal
2 FILTER switch
These switches allow filtering of the speaker output signals.
• LPF (Low Pass Filter) position
Only frequencies of 80 Hz or lower are output. (Frequencies above 80 Hz are cut.)
The Lch and Rch will be mixed before output even if the operation switch is set to STEREO.
• OFF position
The original sound without filtering is output.
3 OPERATION switch
This switch allows selection of the amplification method of input signals.
• 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.)
4 INPUT SENSITIVITY control
Set this control according to the pre-output level of the center unit
connected with this unit, or to the maximum power output of the genuine-
accessory car stereo.
Use the diagram on the right as a guide.
MAXMIN
0.30.5
1.0
(W)
25
15
10
KAC-726
KAC-726
KAC-526X

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For the pre-output level or the maximum power output, refer to the “Specifications” in the
instruction manual of the center unit.
5 LINE IN terminal
6 Speaker level input terminals
7 Fuse (20 A × 2 : KAC-726)
Fuse (15 A : KAC-526X)
8 Battery terminal
9 Ground terminal
0 Power control (REMOTE) terminal
! SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals
NOTE
Protection function
This unit is equipped with a protection function for protecting this unit and your
speakers from various accidents or problems that can occur.
When the protection function is triggered, the Power indicator goes off and the
amplifier stops operating.
■ Power indicator:
When the power is turned on, the Power indicator lights.
If the Power indicator does not light when the power is turned on, the
protection function may be activated. Check whether there is any
indication of trouble.
■ The protection function activates in the following
situations:
• When a speaker output contacts ground.
• When the unit malfunctions and a DC signal is sent to the speaker output.
• When the temperature of internal parts exceeds 120°C (248°F).
• When a ground cable of the center unit (cassette receiver, CD receiver,
etc.) or this unit is not connected to a metal part serving as an electrical
ground passing electricity to the battery's negative -terminal.
Power indicator

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Connection
• The genuine-accessory car stereo shall have a maximum power output of no more than 25 W.
• Do not connect the speaker output leads from a power amplifier (Optional) to the speaker input
terminals of this unit, for this may cause malfunction or damage.
• Do not connect cables and leads to both RCA cable input jacks and the speaker input terminals
simultaneously, for this may cause malfunction or damage.
• Connect the power control lead to a power supply which can be turned ON/OFF by the ignition
key switch (ACC line).
With this connection, shock noise may be generated when the power of the genuine-accessory
car stereo is switched ON/OFF.
2CAUTION
LPF
FILTER
OFF MONO(Lch)
STEREO
OPERATION
GND INPUT
SENSITIVITY(V)
MAXMIN
0.30.5
1.0
L R
LINE IN
LEFT RIGHT
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT
- +
LPF
FILTER
OFF MONO(Lch)
STEREO
OPERATION
GND INPUT
SENSITIVITY(V)
MAXMIN
0.30.5
1.0
LR
LINE IN
LEFT RIGHT
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT
■ RCA cable connection
CENTER UNIT
(Cassette receiver,
CD receiver, etc.)
Power control cable
RCA cable (Commercially
available part)
Do not connect cables and
leads to both RCA cable input
jacks and the speaker input
terminals simultaneously, for
this may cause malfunction
or damage.
2CAUTION
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 wire is connected
to this terminal.
2CAUTION
Genuine-accessory
car stereo
■ Speaker level input connection
Connect the unit by inserting it in the connection between the genuine-accessory car stereo and
speakers.
ACC
Battey
Left output (White)
Right output (Red)
Left input Right input
Left input Right input
Left output
Right output
Lead terminal
(Commercially
available parts)
Speaker level input terminals

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POWER IN
BATT P.CON(REMOTE)
GND
LEFT
BRIDGED RIGHT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
- +
■ Power and Speakers cable connection
Power control
(REMOTE) lead terminal
Left
speaker
Right
speaker
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.
NOTE
• 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 cord to directly contact the edge of the iron plate by using
Grommets.
Terminal cover
Fire wall
Grommets
Battery
Ground cable (Black)
Battery cable (Yellow)
Round terminal (Large)
Power control cable
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.
POWER IN
BATT P.CON(REMOTE)
GND
LEFT
BRIDGED RIGHT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
Round terminal (Medium)
Round terminal (Small)
(Bridged)
Bridged
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.
examples:
2CAUTION
≥4Ω
L
R≥8Ω ≥8Ω
L
R
Speaker output cable terminal
Connect the speaker output
cables to these terminals.
Lead terminal
(Commercially
available part)
Speaker output
cable
To prevent fire caused by a short in the wiring, connect a
fusible link or breaker nearby the battery’s positive terminal.
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System examples
● 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.
2CAUTION
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
FILTER
LPFOFF STEREO MONO(Lch)
OPERATION
FILTER
LPFOFF STEREO MONO(Lch)
OPERATION
FILTER
LPFOFF STEREO MONO(Lch)
OPERATION
FILTER
LPFOFF STEREO MONO(Lch)
OPERATION
L
R
L
R
L
C
C
CENTER UNIT
CENTER UNIT
CENTER UNIT
CENTER UNIT High
pass
Subwoofer
(L + R)
(Bridged)
■ Full-range 2-channel system
■ Full-range 2-channel + Subwoofer system
■ Tri-mode
■ High-power full-range 2-channel system
Switch setting
Switch setting
Switch setting
Switch setting
Right speaker
Left speaker
Right speaker (Bridged)
Left speaker (Bridged)
Right speaker
Left speaker
Subwoofer
(L + R)
(Bridged)

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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Audio Section KAC-726 KAC-526X
Max Power Output (4 Ω)
Normal ..........................................................................200 W ×2 70 W ×2
Bridge............................................................................600 W ×1 200 W ×1
Rated Power Output (4 Ω)
Normal (DIN45324, +B=14.4 V) ..................................100 W ×2 35 W ×2
Bridge (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD) ..........................................300 W ×1 100 W ×1
Rated Power Output (2 Ω)
Normal (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD)..........................................150 W ×2 50 W ×2
Frequency Response (+0, –1 dB) ..............................5 Hz ~ 50 kHz 5 Hz ~ 50 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio..............................................................100 dB 100 dB
Sensitivity (MAX) (rated output) ................................................0.2 V 0.2 V
Sensitivity (MIN) (rated output) ................................................5.0 V 5.0 V
Input Impedance......................................................................10 kΩ10 kΩ
Low Pass Filter (12 dB/oct.) ....................................................80 Hz 80 Hz
General KAC-726 KAC-526X
Operating Voltage (11 ~ 16 V allowable) ................................14.4 V 14.4 V
Current Consumption (1 kHz, 10% THD) ..................................28 A 16 A
Dimensions (W ×H ×D)....................................220 ×52 ×300 mm 220 ×52 ×160 mm
Weight ....................................................................................3.0 kg 1.6 kg
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.)
• 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.
• Connect the input (or output)
cables.
• Check connections by referring
to "Protection function".
• 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".