KENWOOD KAC-PS4D - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

KAC-X4R

KAC-PS4D

FOUR CHANNEL DIGITAL POWER AMPLIFIER

7 page 2-11

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLIFICATEUR 4 CANAUX DIGITAL

7 page 12-21

MODE D'EMPLOI

AMPLIFICADOR DE POTENCIA DIGITAL DE CUATRO CANALES

7 página 22-31

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity

with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the

best performance from your new power amplifier.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces

designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer

to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood

dealer for information or service on the product.

Model KAC-X4R/ KAC-PS4D Serial number

US Residence Only

w w w.kenwoodusa.com

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:

· Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety's

sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.

· When extending the battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive-

grade wires or other wires with the range of 10 mm2 (AWG 8) to 25 mm2 (AWG

4) to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire 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.

2CAUTION

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.

NOTE

· If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

· If the unit does not seem to be working right, consult your Kenwood dealer.

· Digital processing is performed inside this amplifier. Therefore, when used in

conjunction with other amplifiers, there may be a slight delay. If this occurs,

input the pre-output audio from this amplifier into the other amplifier.

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or

modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the

modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could

lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or

modification is made.

FCC NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to

radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted

separate waste collection systems)

Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be

disposed as household waste.

Old electrical and electronic equipment should be recycled at a

facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.

Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility

nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve

resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the

environment.

This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a vehicle on the production

line, nor by the professional importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State.

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.

2CAUTION

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.

To prevent battery rise

When the unit is used in the ACC ON position without turning the engine ON, it

depletes the battery. Use it after starting the engine.

Protection function

There is a Protection function installed in the unit to protect the unit and

speakers from various problems. When Protection operates, the display informs

you of the condition.

Display

Informations

"E-01"

When the inside of the unit is overheating.

"E-02"

When the unit has failed and direct current voltage is generated to the speaker's

output.

NOTE

Turn the power OFF and release the protection. If the "E-02" code does not disappear,

contact your Kenwood dealer.

"E-03"

When the speaker cord is shorted.

When the speaker output is in contact with the vehicle ground.

"E-99"

When a system error occurs.

Press the Reset button. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, contact your Kenwood

dealer.

"VOLT" display is

blinked.

When voltage gets out of operation range.

Wiring

· Take the battery wire for this unit directly from the battery. If it's connected to

the vehicle's wiring harness, it can cause blown fuses etc.

· 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 wire.

· Do not allow the wire to directly contact the edge of the iron plate by using

Grommets.

· Connect the ground wire 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 wire is not connected.

· Be sure to install a protective fuse in the power cord near the battery. The

protective fuse should be the same capacity as the unit's fuse capacity or

somewhat larger.

· For the power cord and ground, use a vehicle type (fireproof ) power wring

cord with a current capacity greater than the unit's fuse capacity. (Use a power

wiring cord with a diameter between 10 mm2 (AWG 8) to 25 mm2 (AWG 4).)

· When more than one power amplifier are going to be used, use a power

supply wiring wire and protective fuse of greater current-handling capacity

than the total maximum current drawn by each amplifier.

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 2

or greater (for stereo connections), or 4 or 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.

Combined impedance

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Installation

Accessories

Part name

External View

Number of Items

Self-tapping screws

(ø5 × 18 mm)

Hexagon Wrench (Large)

Hexagon Wrench (Small)

Test tone Disc

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 wires of the units.

4.Connect the speaker wires.

5.Connect the power wire, power control wire and grounding wire following this

order.

6.Install the installation fittings in the unit.

7.Attach the unit.

8.Connect the negative - terminal of the battery.

2CAUTION

· 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-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 fan to decrease the internal temperature. Do not

mount the unit in a place where the cooling fan and ducts of the unit are

blocked. 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.

340 mm

279 mm

Ø6

194.5

225

Installation board, etc.

(thickness : 15 mm or more)

Self-tapping screw

(ø5 × 18 mm)

Hexagon socket

head cap screw

(M4 × 8 mm)

Hexagon Wrench

(Small)

Dressing cover

Self-tapping screw

(ø5 × 18 mm)

ø5 mm

ø7 ø10 mm

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2WARNING

To prevent fire caused by a short in the wiring,

connect a fusible link or breaker nearby the

battery's positive terminal.

2CAUTION

· If sound is not output normally, immediately

turn power off and check connections.

· Be sure to turn the power off before changing

the setting of any switch.

· If the fuse blows, check wires for shorts, then

replace the fuse with one of the same rating.

· Check that no unconnected wires or

connectors are touching the car body. Do

not remove caps from unconnected wires or

connectors to prevent short circuits.

· Connect the speaker wires to appropriate

speaker connectors separately. Sharing the

negative wire of the speaker or grounding

speaker wires 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.

* Commercially available parts

Connection

Ground wire*

Power control wire

Battery wire*

Protective Fuse*

CENTER UNIT

(CD receiver, etc.)

RCA cable*

Battery

7 10 mm

(9/32" 3/8")

Hexagon Wrench

(Large)

About the Lead Terminals

1 Wire Thicknesses

You can use wires with the following thicknesses:

Battery wire and ground wire

AWG 4 AWG 8

Power control wire and speaker wire AWG 6 AWG 18

2 Strip the wire

Make a cut in the wire sheath (insulator made from vinyl, etc.) at the

position 7-10 mm away from the end of the wire, and then remove

the unnecessary portion of the sheath by twisting it.

3 Install the wire

Loosen the screw using the supplied hexagon wrench.

Insert the conductor of the wire in the terminal hole, and then

tighten the screw.

Hexagon Wrench

(Small)

Bridged Connections

B channel

Speaker (Bridged)

A channel

Speaker (Bridged)

B channel

Right speaker

B channel

Left speaker

A channel

Right speaker

A channel

Left speaker

Left input

Right input

A channel input

B channel input

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System examples

CENTER UNIT

4-channel system

2-channel system

CENTER UNIT

Right speaker (tweeter)

Left speaker (tweeter)

Front Right speaker

Front Left speaker

Rear Right speaker

Rear Left speaker

2-channel + Subwoofer system

Subwoofer

(Bridged)

Right speaker (High pass)

Left speaker (High pass)

Switch

Setting

INPUT SEL.

OPERATION

STEREO

OPERATION

STEREO

Channel

Setting Item

Setting value

A ch

HPF > FREQ

TH(through)

B ch

HPF > FREQ

TH(through)

Switch

Setting

INPUT SEL.

OPERATION

STEREO

OPERATION

STEREO

Switch

Setting

INPUT SEL.

OPERATION

STEREO

OPERATION

STEREO

CENTER UNIT

Right speaker (woofer)

Left speaker (woofer)

· DSP Settings (page 8)

Channel

Setting Item

Setting value

A ch

HPF > FREQ

150 Hz

B ch

LPF > FREQ

150 Hz

Channel

Setting Item

Setting value

A ch

HPF > FREQ

150 Hz

B ch

LPF > FREQ

150 Hz