Kenwood KAC-816 Instruction Manual Download Page 3

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Installation procedure

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 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.

• Install the unit securely in a location that does not interfere with driving.

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CAUTION

Installation board, etc.
(thickness : 15 mm or more)

Self-tapping screw
(ø4 

×

16 mm)

CA-2SL

CA-12SL

CA-22SL

CA-52SL

RCA cable

CA-3WL

CA-13WL

CA-23WL

CA-53WL

RCA cable (ø7mm)

CA-5W

CA-15W

CA-25W

CA-45W

CA-65W

RCA cable (ø12mm)

0.5m

1m

2m

4m

5m

6m

Type

Length

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 cables of the units.
4. Connect the center unit and this unit according to the required application.
5. Connect the speaker cables and sigma servo feed back cables.
6. Connect the power cable, power control cable and grounding cable following this order.
7. Install the unit in the car.
8. Connect the negative 

-

terminal of the battery.

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

• If sound is not output normally, immediately turn power off and check connections. Be sure to

perform the sigma servo connection correctly.

• 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 cables for shorts, then replace the fuse with one of the same rating.
• 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.

• Connect the speaker cables to appropriate speaker connectors separately. Sharing the

negative cable of the speaker or grounding speaker cables 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.

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Summary of Contents for KAC-816

Page 1: ...KAC 816 MONO POWER AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL PRINTED IN MEXICO B64 1170 00 EM ...

Page 2: ...with a negative ground connection Do not open the top or bottom cover Do not install the unit in places it is exposed to direct sunlight high heat or humidity water may splash over it or dust exists If you have difficulty in installing this unit in your vehicle contact your Kenwood dealer Cleaning the unit If the surface is dirty wipe it clean with a silicon cloth or soft dry cloth with the power ...

Page 3: ...ed usage 3 Connect the input and output cables of the units 4 Connect the center unit and this unit according to the required application 5 Connect the speaker cables and sigma servo feed back cables 6 Connect the power cable power control cable and grounding cable following this order 7 Install the unit in the car 8 Connect the negative terminal of the battery 9 Turn power ON and ensure that soun...

Page 4: ...ections to the SIGMA SERVO FEED BACK terminals Incorrect connection may result in lack of sound output or other malfunctions 7 INFRASONIC FILTER switch Ultralow frequencies that cannot be reproduced even by a subwoofer speaker do not become sound but become unnecessary oscillations which affect the sound by causing distortion etc Setting this switch to 15 Hz or 25 Hz cuts the frequencies below the...

Page 5: ... off and the amplifier stops operating A speaker cable may be short circuited A speaker output may be in contact with the ground The temperature of the internal parts may be higher than 120 C 248 F The sigma servo connection may be erroneous The fuse of this unit may be blown The unit may be malfunctioning and sending DC signal to the speaker output The grounding cable of this unit may not be conn...

Page 6: ...VEL INPUT MONO POWER AMPLIFIER L 25Hz 15Hz INFRASONIC OFF INPUT SENSITIVITY V LPF FREQUENCY Hz GND R LINE IN 0 3 0 5 1 2 3 4 5 0 2 150 100 70 50 200 LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT RCA cable connection CENTER UNIT Cassette receiver CD receiver etc Power control cable Commercially available part RCA cable Commercially available part Do not connect cables and leads to both RCA cable input jacks and t...

Page 7: ...e engine is running connect a line noise filter optional to each of the battery cable Do not allow the cord to directly contact the edge of the iron plate by using Grommets Terminal cover Fire wall Grommets Battery Ground cable Black Battery cable Yellow Round terminal Large Power control cable Power terminal Pass battery and ground cables through supplied terminal cover and connect to respective ...

Page 8: ...vo terminals etc If the Sigma servo terminals are not connected the sound may fluctuate or noise may occur Be sure to connect the Sigma servo terminals correctly When connecting speakers in a parallel configuration use speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or more Connecting speakers with smaller impedance than 4 ohms will cause malfunction The rated input of the speakers connected to this unit sho...

Page 9: ...alling 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 bad The sound is distorted Input or output cables are disconnected The connection of the sigma servo terminals is wrong Protection circuit may be activated The fuse may be blown because the volume was to...

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