Kenwood KACX 520 Owners Manual

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KENWOOD

KAC-X520
KAC-PSSZO

POWER AMPLIFIER > page 2-13

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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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 KACXBZO/PSBZO Serial number

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Safety precautions

To prevent injury or fire, take the following

precautions:

OWhen extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 8 mm2
(AWG 8) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire coating.

0To prevent a short Circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.

0 If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.

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

To prevent damage to the machine, take the

following precautions:

0 Be sure the unit is connected to a i2V DC
power supply with a negative ground
connection.

0 Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.

0 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.

OWhen 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.

0To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse first disconnect the wiring harness.

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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 batter 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 indicator informs you of the condition.
(Refer to page 5)

Accessories

External Number of

Part name View Items

Self-tapping screws
(:35 x 18 mm)

@233» 4

Terminal cover

2

Mounting Hardware

Hexagon socket head
cap screw (M3 x 8 mm)

Self-tapping screws
(:33 x 8 mml

fl
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Hexagon Wrench