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Kenwood KAC-PS501F manual

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    KA C-PS501F © B64-1444-00 (EM) 4-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER INSTR UCTION MANU AL[...]

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    2 English Saf ety pr ecautions Installation pr ocedur e 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 uni[...]

  • Page 3

    English 3 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[...]

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    4 English Contr ols 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 15[...]

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    @ 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[...]

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    6 English B .M.S. (Bass Manag ement Syst em) AIR INDUCTION LO PASS 50 50 200 200 HI PASS LO PASS 50 50 200 200 HI PASS 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 B B A A + (MAX) (MIN) 25Hz 15Hz INFRASONIC FREQ (Hz) FREQ (Hz) OFF LPF OFF HPF MONO STEREO[...]

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    English 7 ■ 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. [...]

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    8 English Indicat or AIR INDUCTION LO PASS 50 50 200 200 HI PASS LO PASS 50 50 200 200 HI PASS 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 un[...]

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    English 9 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 ca[...]

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    10 English 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 B B A A + (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 IN[...]

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    English 11 LEFT BRIDGED RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT FUSE(20A × 4) BATT. GND B B A A 20 20 20 20 A B BRIDGED R L LEFT BRIDGED RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT FUSE(20A × 4) BATT. GND B B A A 20 20 20 20 A B BRIDGED R L ■ Speakers cable connection (Stereo Connections) Front Left speaker Front Right speaker Rear Right speaker Rear Left speaker (Bridged Connections) [...]

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    12 English Connection S ystem examples L R L R L R L R L R LINE OUT A B L R 25Hz 15Hz INFRASONIC FILTER OPERATION 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 SENSITIVI[...]

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    English 13 S ystem examples L L L R L R L R L R L R LINE OUT A B C C 25Hz 15Hz INFRASONIC FILTER OPERATION 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[...]

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    T r 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.) The output level is too small (or too large). The sound quality is b[...]

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    English 15 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 ?[...]