Kenwood KAC-8401 User manual

KENWOOD
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KAC-8401
4-CHANNEL POWERAMPLIFIER b page 2-13
INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUALDE INSTRUCCIONES
AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE4 CANAUX b page 14-25
AMPLIFICADOR DE POTENCIA DE4 CANALES
b pagina 26-36
KENWOOD CORPORATION
Take thetime to readthroughthisinstructionmanual.
Familiarity with installationand operation procedureswill help
you obtainthe best performancefromyour new power amplifier.
For your records
Recordthe serial number,foundon the back of the unit, inthe spaces
designatedon the warrantycard, and in the space provided below.
Referto the modeland serial numberswhenever you call uponyour
KENWOOD dealer for informationor serviceon the product.
Model KAC-8401 Serial number
0 PRINTED IN CHINA B64-2573-00/00 (KV/EV)

Safetyprecautions
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I AWARNING I
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
When extendingthe ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with
a 5 mm2
(AWG
10) or moreto preventwire
deteriorationand damage to the wire coating.
To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (suchas coins or metal
tools) insidethe unit.
smells, turn off the power immediatelyand
consultyour Kenwooddealer.
Do not touch the unit during use because the
surface of the unit becomes hot and may
cause burns if touched.
If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
1 ACAUTION 1
To preventdamage to themachine, take the
followingprecautions:
Be sure the unit is connectedto a 12V DC
power supply with
a negativeground
connection.
unit.
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibilityof water splashing.
When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribedrating.Using
a fuse with
the wrong ratingmay cause your unit to
malfunction.
To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnectthe wiring harness.
Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
Do not installthe unit in a spot exposedto
pEEl
If you experience problemsduring
If the unit does not seemto be working right,
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unlessthe modificationsare
expresslyapprovedin the instruction manual.
The user could losethe authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorizedchange or
modificationis made.
installation,consultyour Kenwooddealer.
consult your Kenwooddealer.
Number of
Items
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Cleaningthe unit
If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power
and wipe the panelwith
a dry siliconcloth or
soft cloth.
I ACAUTION I
Do not wipe the panel with a hardcloth or a
cloth dampenedby volatile solvents such as
paintthinner and alcohol.They can scratch the
surface of the paneland/or cause the indicator
letters to peeloff.
To prevent battery rise
When the unit is used inthe ACC ON position
without turning the engine
ON, it depletesthe
battery. Use it after starting the engine.
Protection function
There is a Protectionfunction installedin the
unit to protect the unit and speakersfrom
various problems.When Protectionoperates,
the indicatorinforms you of the condition.
(Referto page
5)
Accessories
Self-tapping screws
I (04x 16 mm)
lnstallation
Self-tappingscrew
I
(04x 16 mm)
t
I Coolingfan
I
Installationboard, etc.
(thickness
: 15 mmor more)
I
I ACAUTION I
Do not install in the below locations;
(Unstablelocation, In
a locationthat inter
dusty location,In
a place that gets hot, Ir
gets hit by hot air)
Do not installthe unit underthe carpet. (
damaged.
Installthis unit in a locationwhich allows
Once installed, do not place any object
o
The surface temperature of the amplifier
place where people, resins, and other su
contact with it.
This unit has coolingfans to decreasethi
coolingfan openings when installingthe
the internaltemperature and result in mc
When making a hole under a seat, inside
that there is nothing hazardous on the
OF
wiring harness, and be careful not to cau
Do not install near the dashboard, rear trc
The installationto the vehicle should sec
obstruct driving. If the unit comes off dul
cause injuryor an accident.
After installingthe unit, check to make sl
turn signal lampsand windshield wipers
I
I

lning the unit
front panel gets dirty, turn off the power
iipethe panel with a dry silicon cloth or
loth.
:AUTIONI
it wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a
dampened by volatile solvents such as
thinner and alcohol. They can scratch the
:e of the panel and/or cause the indicator
j to peel off.
irevent battery rise
I the unit is used inthe ACC ON position
utturning the engine
ON, it depletes the
y. Use it after starting the engine.
section function
is a Protection function installed in the
I protect the unit and speakers from
is problems. When Protection operates,
dicator informs you of the condition.
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5)
essories
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Items
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appingscrews
4 x 16 mm)
rminal cover
aerterminal)
1
ker level input
cable
lnstallation
I
Self-tappingscrew
(04 x 16 my)
Coolingfan
Installation board, etc.
(thickness
: 15 mmor more)
I ACAUTION I
Do not install in the below locations;
(Unstablelocation, In
a location that interferes with driving, In a locationthat gets wet, Ina
dusty location, Ina place that gets hot, Ina place that gets direct sunlight, In
a locationthat
gets hit by hot air)
Do not installthe unit under the carpet. Otherwise heat build-up occurs and the unit may be
damaged.
Installthis 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. Installthe 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 notto block the
cooling fan openings when installing the unit. Blockingthese 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 installationto 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 installingthe unit, check to make sure that electrical equipment such as the brake lamps,
turn signal lamps and windshield wipers operate normally.
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Controls / Indicator
6 6
Thisis a 4 channel amplifier including 2
stereo amplifiersin a body. One amplifier is
referred toas amplifier
A and the other is
amplifier B. This unit is compatible with a
large variety of systems by combiningthe
switchesand functionsdescribed in the
following.
@ 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.
The sensitivities of amplifiers A and B can
be adjusted independently regardless of the
position of the input selector switch.
Use the diagram on the right as a guide.
I NOTE I
For the pre-output level or the maximum
power output, refer tothe "Specifications"
in the instruction manual of the center unit.
Setting this switch to "ON"emphasizes the
bass.
You can use the BASS BOOST for amplifier
B only.
ON position:
OFF position:
@ Bch BASS BOOST switch
BASS BOOST is +6 dB.
BASS BOOST is OFF.
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@ FILTER switch
This switch allows to apply high-pass or
low-pass filtering to the speaker outputs.
0 HPF (High-PassFilter) position:
The filter outputs the band of higher
frequencies than the frequency set with the
FILTER FREQUENCY control.
OFF position:
The entire bandwidth is output without
filtering.
0 LPF (Low-PassFilter) position:
The filter outputs the band of lower
frequencies than the frequency set with the
FILTER FREQUENCY control.
@ OPERATION switch
The amplification methods of the signals
input to amplifiers A and B can be selected
independently according tothe setting of
this switch.
STEREO position:
MONO (Lch)position:
The amplifier can be usedas a stereo
amplifier.
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.)
@ INPUT SELECTOR switch
This switch selects the input method of the
signals to be amplified by amplifiers A and
6.
A B position:
A position:
Amplifies both of the signals input to
amplifiers A and 6.
Amplifies only signal input amplifier A with
both amplifiers A and 6.
@ FILTER FREQUENCY control
When the FILTER switch is set tothe H
(High-Pass Filter) or LPF (Low-Pass Filtc
position, the threshold frequency can be
adjusted withthis control.
When the power is turned on, the Powt
indicator lights.
If the Power indicator does not light wh
the power is turned on, the protection
function may be activated. Check whet1
there is any indication of trouble.
@ Power indicator

ILTER switch
lis switch allows to apply high-passor
wpass filtering to the speaker outputs.
iPF(High-Pass Filter)position:
The filter outputsthe band of higher
requenciesthan the frequency set with the
-ILTER FREQUENCYcontrol.
3FF position:
The entire bandwidthis output without
.iltering.
LPF (Low-Pass Filter)position:
The filter outputsthe band of lower
'requenciesthan the frequency set with the
-ILTER FREQUENCYcontrol.
'PERATIONswitch
ieamplification methods of the signals
putto amplifiers
A and B can be selected
dependentlyaccordingto the setting of
is switch.
STEREO position:
The amplifiercan be usedas a stereo
jmplifier.
MONO (Lch) position:
4mplifiesthe signal inputfrom the left side
mly. Set tothis positionand make bridged
Zonnectionsto use as
a high-power
nonauralamplifier. (Theinputright signal is
lotoutput.)
UPUT SELECTOR switch
iis switch selects the input method of the
gnals to be amplified by amplifiers
A and
A B position:
4mplifies bothof the signals inputto
amplifiers
A and B.
A position:
4mplifiesonlysignal inputamplifier A with
bothamplifiers
A and B.
0 FILTER FREQUENCY control
When the FILTER switch is set to the HPF
(High-PassFilter)or LPF (Low-PassFilter)
position, the threshold frequency can be
adjustedwith this control.
When the power is turned on, the Power
indicator lights.
If the Power indicatordoes not light when
the power is turned on, the protection
function may be activated. Check whether
there is any indicationof trouble.
0 Power indicator
Theprotection function is
activated in the following
situations:
This unit is equippedwith a protection
function for protecting this unit and your
speakers from various accidents or
problemsthat can occur.
When the protectionfunctionistriggered, the
Powerindicatorgoes
off and the amplifier
stopsoperating.
When a speakerwire may be short-
When a speaker output contacts ground.
When the unit malfunctions and a DC
signalis sent to the speaker output.
When the internaltemperature is high and
unit won't operate.
When a groundwire of the center unit
(cassette receiver, CD receiver, etc.) or
this unit is not connected to
a metal part
servingas an electrical ground passing
electricity to the battery's negative
@
terminal.
circuited.
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Connection c
W Terminalnames
0 Fuse (40 A)
VJ
If you can't find the specifiedcapacityfuse at
your storeetc., consultyour Kenwooddealer.
@ Battery terminal
@ Ground terminal
0 Power control terminal
Controlsthe unit ON/OFF.
I NOTE I
Controls the unit power. Be sure to connect
it with all the systems.
Stereo Connections:
0 Speakeroutput terminals
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
2sL or greater.
When multiple speakers are to be
connected, ensure that the combined
impedance is
252 or greater for each
channel.
When you wish to use the unit as
a high-
output monauralamplifier, bridged
connections are used. (Makeconnections
tothe LEFT channel
0 and the RIGHT
channel
0 SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals.)
The speakers to be connected should
have an impedance of
452 or greater.
When multiple speakers are to be
connected, ensure that the combined
impedance is
4Q or greater.
Bridged Connections:
.
1 ACAUTION I
The rated input of the speakers should be
no less than the maximum output of the
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amplifier. Otherwise malfunction may
result.
@ RCA cable ground lead terminal
When usingan RCA cable with a ground
leadattached, connect the ground lead to
this terminal.
@ LINEIN terminal
@ LINE OUT terminal
Thesejacks output respectively the signals
input toamplifiers A and B. They always
output the stereo signals regardless of the
position of the OPERATIONswitch.
@ Speaker level input terminals
-1
The genuine-accessory car stereo shall
have a maximum poweroutput of no
more than
40 W.
Do not connect the speaker output leads
from a poweramplifier (Optional)tothe
speaker level 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
level input terminals simultaneously, for
this may cause malfunction or damage.
Connect the power control lead toa
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-accessorycar stereo is switched
0 NIO FF.
Installationprocedure
Since there are large variety of settings ant
connections possible according to applicati
read the instruction manual well to select
1
proper setting and connection.
1. Removethe ignition key and disconnect
negative
0 terminal of the battery to
prevent short circuits.
2. Set the unit accordingto the intended u:
3. Connectthe input and output wires of tt
4. Connectthe speaker wires.
5. Connect the power wire, power control
and grounding wire following this order.
6. Installthe unit in the car.
7. Connectthe negative 0 terminal of the
units.
battery.
1 AWARNING I
To prevent fire caused by ashort inthe wir
connect
a fusible link or breaker nearbythe
battery's positive terminal.
I ACAUTION 1
If sound is not output normally, immediz
turn poweroff and check connections.
Be sure to turn the poweroff before
changing the setting of any switch.
If the fuse blows, check wires for short:
then replace the fuse with one of the sa
rating.
connectors are touching the car body.
D
not remove caps from unconnected wiri
connectors to prevent short circuits.
Connect the speaker wires toapproprial
speaker connectors separately. Sharing
negativewire of the speaker or groundii
speaker wires to the metal body of the
can cause this unit tofail.
After installation, check that the brake
lamps, winkers, and wipers work propel
Check that no unconnected wires or

nplifier. Otherwise malfunction may
SUlt.
CA cable ground lead terminal
'henusingan RCA cable with a ground
3d attached, connectthe ground leadto
is terminal.
fNE IN terminal
fNE
OUT terminal
iese jacks output respectivelythe signals
put to amplifiers A and B.They always
itput the stereo signals regardlessof the
)sition of the OPERATIONswitch.
peaker level input terminals
The genuine-accessorycar stereo shall
lave
a maximum power output of no
norethan
40 W.
30 not connectthe speaker output leads
from
a power amplifier (Optional)to the
speaker levelinput terminals of this unit,
for this may cause malfunction or
rlamage.
Do not connect cables and leadsto both
RCA cable inputjacks and the speaker
level input terminals simultaneously,for
this may cause malfunction or damage.
Connect the power control leadto
a
power supply which can be turned
ON/OFF by the ignition key switch (ACC
line).With this connection,shock noise
may begeneratedwhen the power
of the
genuine-accessorycar stereo is switched
ON/OFF.
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H Installationprocedure
Since there are large variety of settings and
connectionspossible accordingto applications,
read the instruction manualwell to select the
proper setting and connection.
1, Remove the ignition key and disconnectthe
negative
@ terminal of the battery to
preventshort circuits.
2. Set the unit accordingto the intended usage.
3. Connectthe input and output wires of the
4. Connectthe speaker wires.
5. Connectthe power wire, power control wire
and groundingwire following this order.
6. Installthe unit in the car.
7. Connectthe negative @ terminal of the
battery.
units.
I AWARNING I
To preventfire caused by a short inthe wiring,
connect
a fusible link or breakernearbythe
battery's positiveterminal.
1 ACAUTION 1
If sound is not output normally, immediately
turn power off and check connections.
Be sure to turn the power off before
changingthe setting of any switch.
If the fuse blows, check wires for shorts,
then replacethe fuse with one of the same
rating.
connectorsare touchingthe car body.
Do
not removecaps from unconnectedwires or
connectorsto prevent short circuits.
Connectthe speakerwires to appropriate
speaker connectorsseparately. Sharing the
negativewire of the speaker or grounding
speaker wires to the metal body of the car
can cause this unit to fail.
lamps, winkers, and wipers work properly.
1
Check that no unconnectedwires or
1
*After installation,check that the brake
H Wiring
Take the battery wire for this unit directly
from the battery. If it'sconnectedto the
vehicle's wiring harness,it can cause blown
fuses etc.
If a buzzingnoise is heardfrom the speakers
when the engine is running, connect
a line
noisefilter (optional)to each of the battery
wire.
Do not allow the wire to directly contactthe
edge of the iron plate by usingGrommets.
Connectthe ground wire to a metal part of
the car chassisthat acts as an electrical
ground passingelectricity to the battery's
negative
@ terminal. Do not turn the power
on if the groundwire is not connected.
Be sure to install a protective fuse in the
power cord near the battery.The protective
fuse should be the same capacityas the
unit's fuse capacityor somewhat larger.
For the power cord and ground, use a vehicle
type (fireproof)power wring cord with
a
current capacitygreater than the unit's fuse
capacity. (Use
a power wiring cord with a
diameter of 5 mm2(AWG 10) or greater.)
When morethan one power amplifier are
goingto be used, use
a power supply wiring
wire and protective fuse of greater current-
handlingcapacitythan the total maximum
current drawn by each amplifier.
W Speaker Selection
*The ratedinput power of the speakersthat
are goingto be connectedshould be greater
than the maximumoutput power (inWatts) of
the amplifier. Use
of speakershavinginput
power ratingsthat are lessthan the output
power of the amplifierwill cause smoke to be
emitted
as well as damage.
*The impedance
of the speakersthat are
goingto be connectedshouldbe
2Q or
greater (for stereo connections),or
4Q or
greater (for bridgedconnections).When more
than one set of speakersare goingto be
used, calculatethe combinedimpedanceof
the speakers and then connect suitable
speakersto the amplifier.
4 Q 1.. ...
4Q
0..
Combined impedance
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Connection
RCA cable ground terminal RCA cable"
A channel * Bchannel c+..
: Left input Powercontrol wire
(Blue/White)
Left input :
A channel B channel
Right input Right input
1.1.-.-.-.-.-.-.1.-._._._.1.1._._._.1.1.~.-.-.-.-.-.-.
(Speakerlevel input Connections)
Cable Color of the connector
m Achannel 0 White
0 Left 0 White/Black
0 Left @ Green/Black
1 Bchannel j0 Purple Car fuse box
Right 0 Purole/Black
Battery
ACC
...........
1:
i:
............
Leadterminal*
W Power wire connection
/
...
....
Terminal cover
Extension wire*
Battery wire*
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Protective Fuse* Batten

I" Commercially available parts I
:tion
RCA cable"
CENTER UNIT
I
hannel
t input Powercontrolwire
el
3Ut
+ . . .. . ... . . . ..
(Blue/White)
':
1:
.-.-.-.1.1.1.1.-.1.-.-.
Genuine-accessorycar
stereo
(No line output
center unit etc
)
Speaker wire connection
(StereoConnections)
A channel
Left speaker
Leadterminal*
-.-
-1
17
----I 11
Bchannel
Right speaker
B channel
Left speaker
A channel
Speaker (Bridged)
B channel
Speaker (Bridged)
W Power wire connection
II
:......+
Groundwire*
\
Protective Fuse"
Battery
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System examples
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rn 4-channel system
0
") I CENTERUNIT # mm
........
rn 3-channel system
r
Front Left speaker
Front Right speaker
Rear Left speaker
Rear Right speaker
Subwoofer
(Bridged)
131 I L
Left speaker (High pass)
Right speaker (High pass)
h7
I CENTERUNIT
ILf
(L + R)
I
W Tri-mode
CENTER UNIT
I I ........
.Principle of Tri-mode
Method of frequency band division I
Crossover Frequency
Frequency
Example:
Whenit is requiredtoset a crossovi
impedanceof
4 ohms.
Prepare commercially-availablecoil anc
calculatedfrom the formula above. The
(vF)and the coil rating should beas clc
I ACAUTION I
If you wish to bridge-connect a speaker
Connecting a speaker with an impedanc
Be sure to connect capacitors to speakc
do
so will result ina drop of the combir
Ensure that the withstand voltage and (
sufficient.

Tri-mode
Front Left speaker
Front Right speaker
Rear Left speaker
Rear Right speaker
.....
1
Subwoofer
(L + R) (Bridged)
(High pass)
CENTER UNIT
L,
r.
I ........... I
J
.Principle of Tri-mode
Method of frequency band divisionusing a coil and capacitor.. . in case of GdB/oct.slope
Left speaker (Highpass)
Right speaker (High pass)
B....
Subwoofer (L + R)
(Bridged)
Left speaker (Bridged)
lag
m.... I
":w la0 Right speaker (Bridged)
0
0 dB
-3 dB
Coil (L): Passes lowfrequencies and blocks high
frequencies. (Lowpass)
Crossover Frequency
/
\;/
CaDacitor (CI: Passes hiah freauencies and blocks low
..
frequenci&. (High pass)
fc=Cut of Freauencv(Hz)
..
R=Speaker Impedance (Q)
L= ~ 15' (mH)
Frequency fc
.Example:
Whenit is requiredtoset a crossoverfrequency of 120 Hz usingspeakers with an
impedanceof 4 ohms.
Prepare commercially-availablecoil and capacitorwith the closest ratings tothe results
calculatedfrom the formula above. The capacitor rating should be as close as possibleto
331.25
(pF) and the coil rating should beas close as possible to 5.3 (mH).
I ACAUTION I
*If you wish to bridge-connecta speaker, the speaker impedance must be no less than 4 ohms.
Be sure to connect capacitors to speakers towhich high frequencies will be passed. Failure to
Ensure that the withstand voltage and current ratings of the capacitors (C)and coils (L)are
Connecting a speaker with an impedance lower than
4 ohms may damage the unit.
do
so will result ina drop of the combined impedance with the subwoofer.
sufficient.

Troubleshooting Guide
Whatmightappear tobe a malfunction in your unit may just be theresultof slight
misoperationor miswiring.Before calling service, first check the following tablefor possible
problems.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE SOLUTION
No sound.
(Nosoundfrom one side.) disconnected. cables.
Input (oroutput) cables are
Protection circuit may be
Volume istoo high.
The speaker cord is shorted.
Connect the input (oroutput)
Check connections by referring
Replace the fuse and use lower
After check the speaker cord and
activated. to"Indicator".
(Blownfuse.)
volume.
fixing the causeof the short,
replacethe fuse.
The output levelistoo
small (or too large).
The input sensitivity adjusting
control is not set tothe correct
position.
The speakerswire are
Adjust the control correctly
referring to "Controls".
The sound quality isbad.
(Thesound isdistorted.)
Connect them properly checking
the
@ / @ of the terminals and
Connect the speakerwire again
connected with wrong
@ / @
polarity. wires well.
A speakerwire is pinched by a
screw inthe car body.
The switches may be set
improperly. referring to "System examples".
so that it is not pinched by
anything.
Set switches properly by
SDecifications
Specificationssubject tochange
Audio Section
Max Power Output ...................................
RatedPower Output
Normal (4
9) (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % Tk
(4
Q) (DIN : 45324, +B = 14.4V)
(2 9) (1 kHz, 0.8 Yo THD) ...........
Bridged (4 9) (1 kHz, 0.8 YO THD) ......
Frequency Response (+O, -3
Sensitivity (ratedoutput) (MA
Signal to Noise Ratio
...............
Input Impedance .....................
Low Pass Filter Frequency(1 2
High Pass Filter Frequency (12 dB/oct.) .....
Bass Boost Circuit (90 Hz) ........................
Operating Voltage ....................................
Current Consumption (4 9, 10 % THD) ....
(MIN.) ...............
General
Dimensions (W x H x D) ............
Weight .....................
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Specifications
ay just be theresultof slight
check thefollowing table for possible
SE SOL UTlON
Ire Connect the input (oroutput)
cables.
Check connections by referring
to "Indicator".
Replace the fuse and use lower
volume.
fixingthe cause of the short,
replacethe fuse.
ted. After check the speaker cord and
'
ting Adjust the controlcorrectly
rrect referring to "Controls".
Connect them properly checking
the
@ / 0 of the terminals and
wires well.
Connect the speakerwire again
so that it is not pinched by
anything.
referring to "Systemexamples".
3 / 0
d by a
t
Set switches properly by
Specificationssubject tochange without notice.
Audio Section
Max Power Output
RatedPower Outpu
................................................................................................. 320 W x 2
Normal (4
Q) (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 Yo THD) .......................................
(4 Q) (DIN : 45324, +B = 14.4V)
(2 Q) (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD) ......................................
...............................................................
.................................
.............................................................
I
General
OperatingVoltage ................. ............................................. 14.4V(11 - 16Vallowable)
Current Consumption (4
Q, 1
.................................................... 39 A
Dimensions (W
x H x D) ...................................................................................... 285 x 57 x 268 mm
11-1/4~2-1/4~10-9/16inch
................ 2.96 kg (6.5 Ibs)
Weight
.....................................................................................
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This warranty will be honored only inthe U.S.A.
KENWOOD LIMITEDWARRANTY FOR CAR STEREO COMPONENTS
HOW LONG
IS THE WARRANTY
Kenwood U.S.A. Corporation ("Kenwood") warrants this product for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Except as specified below, this warranty covers ail defects in material and workmanship in Kenwood car stereo
components. The following are not covered by the warranty:
1. Any product which is notdistributed inthe U.S.A. by Kenwood or which is not purchased inthe U.S.A. from an
authorized Kenwood car stereo dealer or an automobile dealer, unless the product is purchasedthrough the USA
Military ExchangeService.
Any producton which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
Damage, deterioration or malfunction resultingfrom:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2.
3.
Any shipment ofthe product (claimsmust be presentedto the carrier).
Installationor removal of the product.
Accident, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow
instructionssupplied with the product.
Repairor attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kenwood.
Any other cause which does not relate to a productdefect.
WHO IS PROTECTED
This warranty is enforceable only by the original purchaser.
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR
We will payfor all labor and material expensesfor covered items, Paymentof shipping chargesisdiscussed inthe next
section of this warranty.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Ifyour KENWOOD product ever needs service:
1. Take or ship it to any KENWOODAuthorized Service Center inthe U.S.A. along with &complete descriptionofthe
problem. (ifyou are uncertainas towhether aServiceCenterisauthorized,pleasecall
1-800-KENWOOD forthenearest
Service Center.
1-800-536-9663).
Although you must pay any shipping charges if it isnecessarytoship the productfor warranty service, we will pay
the return shipping charges ifthe repairs are covered bythe warranty within the UnitedStates.
Wheneveryour unitsaretakenor sentfor warranty service, you mustinclude acopy of theoriginaldatedsales receipt
as proof of warranty coverage.
2.
3.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDINGWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITEDIN DURATIONTO THE LENGTHOF THIS WARRANTY.
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
AT OUR OPTION. KENWOODSHALLNOT BE LIABLEFOR:
KENWOODSLIABILITYFOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENTOFTHE PRODUCT
1. INSTALLATION OR REMOVALCHARGES, DAMAGETO OTHER PROPERTYCAUSED BY ANY DEFECTSINKENWOOD
CAR STEREO COMPONENTS, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF USE OF THE PRODUCT; OR
2. ANY OTHER DAMAGES,WHETHER INCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.
SOME STATESDO NOTALLOW LIMITATIONSON HOW LONGAN IMPLIEDWARRANTYLASTSAND/OR DO NOTALLOW
THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATIONOF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONSAND
EXCLUSIONSMAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.
Ifa problem develops during or after the LimitedWarranty Period,or ifyou have anyquestions regardingthe Operation
of the product,youshould contact your KENWOODAuthorized Dealer or Authorized ServiceCenter. Ifthe problem or your
question is not handled to your satisfaction, pleasecontact our Customer Relations Department at the address listed
below:
KENWOODU.S.A. CORPORATION
P.0
Box 2274% 2201 East Dominguer Street, Long Beach CA 908016745
Tel: [phone]
The warranty will only be honoured inthecountry inwhich the unitwas originally pi
EXPRESSWARRANTY STATEMENT FOR CAR STEREO AN
PERSONALAUDIO COMPONENTS
KENWOODELECTRONICSAUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. isproudof the quality andworkmi
hasbeen properlydesigned,testedandinspectedbeforeitwasshippedtoyou.Ifprops
with instructions furnished, itshould give optimum reliableperformance.
Each of the KENWOODbrand products isexpresslywarranted under normalinstallai
SCOPE OF EXPRESSWARRANTY
andworkmanship Duringtheexpresswarranty period, KENWOODELECTRONICSAl
KEhWOODAuthorised ServiceCentrein Australia free of charae both Dartsand la1
materialor workmanship. However, the exclusionsnoted under;he heading"CONDI
are notcoveredbythis expresswarranty.
EXPRESSWARRANTY PERIOD
The KENWOODbrandcarstereo andpersonalaudiocomponentsare expresslywarra
date of the original purchase.
When requestingserviceunderKENWOODexpresswarranty record, togetherwith av
to an authorisedKENWOODServiceCentrewith your equipment.
The following are notcoveredbythis expresswarranty:
1. Voltage conversions.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Damageor deterioration:
CONDITIONS OF THE EXPRESSWARRANTY
Cabinets,grilles, otherexteriorfinishes, belts, tape heads, and other non-durablepal
Anyfaultcausedby faulty installation,water damage, the vehicle (includingitselectr
powersupply.
Periodiccheck-upswhich do notdiscloseany defectscoveredbythe warranty.
Unitson which the serialnumberhas beendefaced, modifiedor removed.
a. Re;ulting from installationand/orremovalof the product.
b. Resultingfromaccident.misuse.abuse. neglect.unauthornsedproduct modificatior
inthe Owner's Manual.
c. Resultingfrom repair byanyone notauthorisedby KENWOOD.
d. Resultingfrom installationof partsor accessoriesthatdo notconformtothequali
accessories.
e. Occurringduringshipment(claimsmust be presentedto shipper).
Installationand removalcharges are notcovered.
Thisexpresswarranty excludes shippingor deliverychargesto or from an authorise
7. Damagedmagnetictapes.
8.
9.
10. The benefitsconferredbythisexpresswarranty are inadditionto all other rightsand
the consumerhas under theTrade PracticesAct andlor otherStateorTerritoryLaws
EXCLUSION OF CERTAINDAMAGES
KENWOOD's liability for any defectiveproduct islimitedtothe repairor replacement
notincludedamagesof any kind, whether incidental,consequentialor otherwise.
PROCEDURE WHEN REQUESTINGSERVICE UNDERTHE WAR
1. MakevoureauiDmentavailable.withthiswarrantvrecordandourchasedocketanacht
purchase. or the nearestauthorisedKENWOODServlceCentre,or shlpyour equlpme
fully insuredandshippingchargespre paid. to the authorsedKENWOODServlce
Cf
2.
3.
IMPORTANTNOTICE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Anachdetaileddescriptionoftheproblemenwuntered,includingdetailsof anyintercc
Make sure you recoverthiscard,your purchasedocket and repairdocketwhen accel
Propermaintenanceanduseareimportanttothe performancelevelof all KENWOODb
your instructionmanual.
Retainyour purchasedockettogetherwiththiswarranty recordinasafe place, and p
for warrantywork.
We recommendthatyoukeepallthe original packagingas it providesthe
best protecti
equipmentinthefuture.
Locationof nearest KENWOODServiceCentrewill be sent uponrequest.
Thiswarranty is inadditionto andnotinplaceof such rightsat the owner may have
KENWOOD ELECTRONICSAUSTRAUA PTV. LTD.
N.S.W. 2113, AUSTRAUA
TEL. [phone]
10GIFFNOCKAVENUE. CENTREWURTESTATENORTH I
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FAX. [phone]
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