Kenwood KAC 818 Owners Manual

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KENWOOD

KAC-818

MONO POWER AMPLIFIER > Page 2-9

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLIFICATEUFI DE PUISSANCE MONAURAL > Page 10-17

MODE DEMPLOI

AMPLIFICADOR DE POTENCIA MONOFONICO > Page 18-25

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

KENWOOD CORPORATION

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 Ihe unit, in the spaces
desgnated on the warranty card, and in the space provrdeo below
Refer to the modei and seriai numbers whenever you caii upon your
KENWOOD deaer for Information or service on the product

Modei KAC~818 Senai number

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Safety precautions

To prevent injury or fire, take the (allowing

precautions:

IWhen extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade Wires or other wires with a 5mm2
lAWGlO) or more to prevent Wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.

ITo prevent a short Circuit, never put or leave
any metallic obiects lsuch as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit,

I It the unit starts to ernit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer

I Do not touch the unlt during use because the
surface of the unit becomes hot and may
cause burns if touched

ACAUTION

To prevent damage to the machine, take the

following precautions:

I Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC
power supply with a negative ground
CinlBCIlOn

I Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit

I 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.

I 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

I To prevent a short Circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the Wiring harness.

2 English

NOTE

I It you experience problems during
installation consult your Kenwood dealer.

I lf the unit does not seem to be working
right, consult your Kenwood dealer.

Cleaning the unit

lf the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power
and wipe the panel With a dry silicon cloth or
soft cloth.

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

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio
lrequency 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

Accessories

External Number of

Part name View Items

Terminal cover
(Power terminall

1

Self-tapping screws
(«34 x 16 mml

@ms 4

Installation procedure

lvFlemove the ignition key and disconnect the
short circuits

.Set the unit according to the intended usag
.Connect the input and output cables of the
Connect the center unit and this unit accorc
Connect the Speaker Wires and Sigma servc
Connect the power Wire, power control eri
lnstall the unit in the car.

8 Connect the negative 1}) terminal of the oat
9,Turn power ON and ensure that sound is ob

I lf sound is not output normally, immediately
perform the Sigma servo connection Correct
I Be sure to make correct connections of the
I Be sure to turn the power oil before changi
I li the fuse blows, check Wires for shorts, tl
I Check that no unconnected cables or conne
caps from unconnected cables or connector
I Connect the speaker Wires to appropriate 5;
Wire of the speaker or grounding speaker W
unit to fail
IAfter installation, check that the brake lamp

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Installation

lnstallation
(thickness .
Since the power amplilier has no parts which
away from the drivers seat Without any hindr.
As generally accepted positions for its instalia
coriSidered

ACAUTIONJ

I Do not install the unit under the carpet, Otht
damaged

I Install this unit in a location which shows he
Once installed, do not place any object on tc

I The surface temperature of the amplifier Wil
place where people, reSins, and other substa
contact with it

I When making a hole under a seat, inside the
that there is nothing hazardous on the oppos
Wiring harness, and be careful not to cause:

I Do not install near the dashboard, rear tray, t

IThe installation to the vehicle should securel
obstruct drivtng ll the unit comes off due to
cause imury or an aCCident.

IAfter installing the unit, check to make sure
turn signal lamps and Windshield Wipers ope