Kenwood KACPS 400 M Owners Manual

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KENWOOD'

KAC-PS400M

MONO POWEFI AMPLIIItH Page 2-14

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

KENWOOD CORPORATION

Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help
you obtaln 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
(Inglgnated on the warranty card, and in the space provided bolowr
Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your
KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.

Model KAC-PS400M Serial number

© 864-1015-001KMI

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Safety precautions
-Do not install the unit in places it is

exposed to direct sunlight, high heat or

Take the following precautions to humidity. water mav splash over it. or
prevent fire and avord personal dust exists.
injury:
-When extending the battery cable. or NOTE
SIUU'IU blur {he 5"2 lAWGlO) '_ If you have difficulty in installing this unit in
larger automotive grade cable to avoid your vehicle, contact your Kenwood dealer.
cable deterioration or damage to the
covering,

Cleaning the unil
If the surface is dirty, wipe it clean with a
silicon cloth or soft dry cloth with the

'Check that no metal objects (coins, tools.
etc.) are left inside the unit to avoid short
circuits.

' If YOU smell OI see smoke, IUIn the power power OH
off immediately and consult your
Kenwood dealer. ACAUT'ON . '

. Do not touch the unit during use because Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner.
the surface of the unit becomes hot and alcohol, or other volatile solvents. These
may cause burns it touched may damage external surfaces or remove

indicator characters.
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Take the following precautions to FCC WARNING
keep the unit in proper working This equipment may generate or use radio
order. trequency energy. Changes or

modifications to this equipment may cause
harmful interference unless the
modifications are mtnr5<<|y nnpmvenl in
the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or
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OBe sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC
power supply with a negative ground
connection.

0 Do not open the top or bottom cover,

A ccessories

External Number

Pa" "an View of items

Self-tapping screws
(:35 x l8mm)

Terminal cover 1
(Power terminal)

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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. Improper setting and/or connection mav result in sound degradation. neise
generation or even total lack of sound.

1. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative , terminal of the battery to prevent short
Circuits,

, Set the unit according to the intended usage.

, Connect the input and output cables of the units.

. Connect the center unit and this unit according to the required application

. Connect the speaker cables and sigma servo feed back cables.

. Connect the power cable. power control cable and grounding cable followmg this order.

. Install the unit in the car.

. Connect the negative C-l terminal of the battery.

, Turn power ON and ensure that sound is output normally.

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If sound is not output normally, immediately turn power off and check connections Be sure to
perform the Sigma servo connection correctly.

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t Be sure to make correct connections of the Sigma servo terminals.

- Be sure to turn the power off before changing the setting of any sWitch.

- If the fuse blows, check cable: for ehorte, then replace the {use with one of the same rating.

0 Check that no unconnected cables or connectors are touching the car body. Do not remove caps
from unconnected cables or connectors to prevent short Circuits.

0 Connect the speaker cables to appropriate speaker connectors separately, Sharing the negative
cable at the speaker or groundmg epeaker cables to the metal body of the car can cause this
unit to fail.

v After installation, check that the brake lamps, winkers, and wipers work properly.

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