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Kenwood KAC-8101D manual

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    KA C-8151D KA C-8101D © PRINTED IN CHINA B64-2577-00/00 (KV/EV) MONO POWER AMPLIFIER 7 page 2-11 INSTR UCTION MANU AL AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE MONAURAL 7 page 12-21 MODE D’EMPLOI AMPLIFICADOR DE POTENCIA MONOFONICO 7 página 22-31 MANU AL DE INSTR UCCIONES Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and[...]

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    2 English Safety precautions To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: •W hen extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive- grade wires or other wires with a 5 mm 2 (AWG 10) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating. • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any[...]

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    English 3 Installation • Do not install in the below locations; (Unstable location, In a location that interferes with driving, In a location that gets wet, In a dusty location, In a place that gets hot, In a place that gets direct sunlight, In a location that gets hit by hot air) • Do not install the unit under the carpet. Otherwise heat build[...]

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    4 English Controls / Indicator 3 14 5 2 (W) 20 40 10 1 EXPANDER switch When this switch is turned ON the dynamic range is increased. 2 LPF (Low-Pass Filter) FREQUENCY control This control adjusts the frequency band output from this unit. 3 INFRASONIC switch Ultralow frequencies that cannot be reproduced even by a subwoofer speaker do not become sou[...]

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    English 5 7 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 is activated in the following situations: This unit is equipped with a protect[...]

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    6 English Connection 40 89 0 ! @ ^ & $% # 8 Fuse (40 A) If you can’t find the specified capacity fuse at your store etc., consult your Kenwood dealer. 9 Battery terminal 0 Ground terminal ! Power control terminal Controls the unit ON/OFF. Controls the unit power. Be sure to connect it with all the systems. @ Speaker output terminals As this u[...]

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    English 7 ■ 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 [...]

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    $ & # GND # ^ CENTER UNIT (CD receiver, etc.) Left input Right input RCA cable ground terminal 8 English RCA cable* Connection Power control wire (Blue/ White) ■ RCA cable or Speaker level input connection Genuine-accessory car stereo (No line output center unit etc.) ACC Battery Car fuse box White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Left Right Cable[...]

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    40 @ @ English 9 ■ Speaker wire connection Lead terminal* 40 90 ! Battery Ground wire* Battery wire* Protective Fuse* Lead terminal* ■ Power wire connection * Commercially available parts Extension wire* Terminal cover Subwoofer (L + R) KAC-8151D/8101D(KE) 1English 02.11.14 10:42 AM Page 9[...]

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    10 English Tr oubleshooting 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.) (Blown fuse.) The output level is too small (or too large)[...]

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    English 11 Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Audio Section Max Power Output ..........................................................................................................1000 W × 1 Rated Power Output (4 Ω ) (20 Hz – 200 Hz, 0.5 % THD) ....................................................................[...]