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Controls

This is a 4 channel amplifier including 2 stereo 
amplifiers in a body. One amplifier is referred 
to as amplifier A and the other is amplifier B. 
This unit is compatible with a large variety of 
systems by combining the switches and functions 
described in the following.

1

 Fuse (40 A)

NOTE

If you can’t find the specified capacity fuse at your 
store etc., consult your Kenwood dealer.

2

 Battery terminal

3

 Ground terminal

4

 Power control terminal

Controls the unit ON/OFF.

NOTE

Controls the unit power. Be sure to connect it with 
all the systems.

5

 Speaker output terminals (A.ch/B.ch)

• Stereo Connections:

When you wish to use the unit as a stereo 
amplifier, stereo connections are used. 
The speakers to be connected should have an 
impedance of 2Ω or greater. When multiple 
speakers are to be connected, ensure that the 
combined impedance is 2Ω or greater for each 
channel.

• Bridged Connections:

When you wish to use the unit as a high-output 
monaural amplifier, bridged connections are 
used. (Make connections to the LEFT channel 

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 and the RIGHT channel 

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 SPEAKER OUTPUT 

terminals.)
The speakers to be connected should have an 
impedance of 4Ω or greater. When multiple 
speakers are to be connected, ensure that the 
combined impedance is 4Ω or greater.

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CAUTION

The rated input of the speakers should be no 
less than the maximum output of the amplifier. 
Otherwise malfunction may result.

6

 Speaker level input terminals

NOTE

•  The genuine-accessory car stereo shall have a 

maximum power output of no more than 40 W.

•  Do not connect the speaker output leads from 

a power amplifier (Optional) to the speaker level 
input terminals of this unit, for this may cause 
malfunction or damage. 

•  Do not connect cables and leads to both RCA 

cable input jacks and the speaker level input 
terminals simultaneously, for this may cause 
malfunction or damage.

•  Connect the power control lead to a power 

supply which can be turned ON/OFF by 
the ignition key switch (ACC line). With this 
connection, shock noise may be generated 
when the power of the genuine-accessory car 
stereo is switched ON/OFF.

7

 LINE IN terminal (A.ch/B.ch)

8

 LINE OUT terminal

These jacks output respectively the signals input 
to amplifiers A and B. 
They always output the stereo signals regardless 
of the position of the "OPERATION" switch.

9

 Power indicator 

When the power is turned on, the Power indicator 
lights.
If the Power indicator does not light when the 
power is turned on, the protection function 
may be activated. Check whether there is any 
indication of trouble. (See page 2)

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 Illumination 

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 FILTER switch (A.ch)

This switch allows to apply high-pass filtering to 
the speaker outputs.

•  HPF (High-Pass Filter) position:

The filter outputs the band of higher frequencies 
than the frequency set with the "HPF 
FREQUENCY" control.

• OFF position:

The entire bandwidth is output without filtering.

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 OPERATION switch (A.ch/B.ch)

The amplification methods of the signals input to 
amplifiers A and B can be selected independently 
according to the setting of this switch.

• STEREO position:

The amplifier can be used as a stereo amplifier.

• MONO (Lch) position:

Amplifies the signal input from the left side 
only. Set to this position and make bridged 
connections to use as a high-power monaural 
amplifier. (The input right signal is not output.)

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 INPUT SELECTOR switch

This switch selects the input method of the 
signals to be amplified by amplifiers A and B.

•  A B position:

Amplifies both of the signals input to amplifiers 
A and B.

• A position:

Amplifies only signal input amplifier A with both 
amplifiers A and B.

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 FILTER switch (B.ch)

This switch allows to apply high-pass or low-pass 
filtering to the speaker outputs.

•  HPF (High-Pass Filter) position:

The filter outputs the band of higher frequencies 
than the frequency set with the "HPF 
FREQUENCY" control.

• OFF position:

The entire bandwidth is output without filtering.

•  LPF (Low-Pass Filter) position:

The filter outputs the band of lower frequencies 
than the frequency set with the "LPF 
FREQUENCY" control.
The speaker output is automatically switched to 
monaural (L+R).

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 BASS BOOST switch (B.ch)

Setting this switch to "ON" emphasizes the bass.
You can use the BASS BOOST for amplifier B only.

• ON position:

BASS BOOST is +6 dB.

• OFF position: 

BASS BOOST is OFF. 

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 HPF FREQUENCY control  (A.ch/B.ch)

Sets the cutoff frequency when the "FILTER" 
switch is set to "HPF".

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 LPF FREQUENCY control  (B.ch)

Sets the cutoff frequency when the "FILTER" 
switch is set to "LPF".

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 INPUT SENSITIVITY control  (A.ch/B.ch)

Set this control according to the pre-output level 
of the center unit connected with this unit, or 
to the maximum power output of the genuine-
accessory car stereo.
The sensitivities of amplifiers A and B can be 
adjusted independently regardless of the position 
of the input selector switch.
Use the diagram on the right as a guide.

NOTE

For the pre-output level or the maximum power 
output, refer to the <Specifications> in the 
instruction manual of the center unit.

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NOTE

The control panel locates under the dressing cover. Remove the cover 
to access to its controls for adjustment. (See page 3)

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Summary of Contents for KAC-8403 - Amplifier

Page 1: ...ou 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 8403 Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Reg...

Page 2: ...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 pan...

Page 3: ...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 ope...

Page 4: ...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 NOTE Do not connect cables and leads to both RCA cable input jacks and the speaker level input terminals simultaneously for this may cause malfunction or damage Commercially available parts A channel Left speaker A ch...

Page 5: ...ere is any indication of trouble See page 2 0 Illumination FILTER switch A ch This switch allows to apply high pass filtering to the speaker outputs HPF High Pass Filter position The filter outputs the band of higher frequencies than the frequency set with the HPF FREQUENCY control OFF position The entire bandwidth is output without filtering OPERATION switch A ch B ch The amplification methods of...

Page 6: ... as possible to 331 25 μF and the coil rating should be as close as possible to 5 3 mH 2CAUTION If you wish to bridge connect a speaker the speaker impedance must be no less than 4 ohms Connecting a speaker with an impedance lower than 4 ohms may damage the unit Be sure to connect capacitors to speakers to which high frequencies will be passed Failure to do so will result in a drop of the combined...

Page 7: ...properly Connect them properly checking the of the terminals and wires well Connect the speaker wire again so that it is not pinched by anything Set switches properly by referring to System examples Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice CEA 2006 RMS Watts per channel 4 ohms 1 THD N 60 W 4 Signal to Noise Ratio Reference 1Watt into 4 ohms 90 dBA Audio Section Max Power Outp...

Page 8: ...e élévation de la batterie Lorsque l unité est utilisée avec l ACC sur ON sans que le moteur ne soit allumé cela décharge la batterie Il est préférable de l utiliser après avoir allumé le moteur Fonction de protection La fonction de protection se met en service dans les cas suivants Cet appareil est pourvu d une fonction de protection de l appareil lui même et des haut parleurs de manière à éviter...

Page 9: ...endant l utilisation Installer l amplificateur à un endroit où des passagers de la résine ou d autres substances sensibles à la chaleur n entreront pas en contact avec lui Cette unité dispose d un ventilateur de refroidissement permettant d abaisser la température interne Ne pas monter l unité dans un endroit où le ventilateur de refroidissement et les conduites de l unité sont bloquées En effet s...

Page 10: ...âble négatif d un haut parleur ou des fils de masse des haut parleurs à la carrosserie métallique de la voiture pourrait rendre l appareil inopérant Après l installation vérifier que les voyants de frein les clignotants et les essuie glace fonctionnent correctement REMARQUE Ne pas raccorder des câbles ou conducteurs à la fois aux prises de sortie pour câble RCA et aux prises d entrée de haut parle...

Page 11: ...se déclencher Vérifier s il y a un problème Voir page 8 0 Éclairage Commutateur FILTER A ch Ce commutateur permet d appliquer le filtrage passe haut aux sorties d enceinte Position HPF Filtre passe haut Le filtre laisse passer les fréquences supérieures à la fréquence précisée au moyen de la commande HPF FREQUENCY Position OFF Le filtre n agit pas autrement dit tout le spectre des fréquences est p...

Page 12: ... condensateur doit avoir une capacité aussi proche que possible de 331 25 μF et le bobine une capacité aussi proche que possible de 5 3 mH 2ATTENTION Si l on désire connecter en pont un haut parleur l impédance du haut parleur ne devra pas être inférieure à 4 ohms Le branchement d un haut parleur dont l impédance est inférieure à 4 Ohms peut endommager l appareil S assurer de connecter des condens...

Page 13: ...dans le châssis de la voiture Les commutateurs ne sont peut être pas positionnés comme il convient Raccorder correctement en respectant les indications et des bornes et des câbles Rebrancher le câble de haut parleur en évitant tout pincement Positionner les commutateurs en tenant compte des indications fournies aux paragraphes Exemples de système Spécifications Les spécifications sont sujettes à c...

Page 14: ...ra o alcohol Su uso podría rayar la superficie del panel y o hacer que se despeguen las letras indicadoras Para evitar agotar la batería Cuando la unidad se utiliza en la posición ACC ON sin CONECTAR el motor agota la batería Utilícelo después de arrancar el motor Función de protección La función de protección se activa en los casos siguientes Este aparato está equipado con una función de protecci...

Page 15: ...a sobre él La temperatura de la superficie del amplificador se elevará durante su uso Instale el amplificador en un lugar seguro donde personas resinas y otras substancias sensibles al calor no entren en contacto con esta superficie Esta unidad tiene un ventilador de refrigeración para reducir la temperatura interna No instale la unidad en un lugar donde estén bloqueados el ventilador y los ductos...

Page 16: ... separadamente La puesta en contacto de terminales de altavoces distintos o la conexión como toma de tierra de los terminales del altavoz al coche del automóvil pueden causar daños a la unidad Después de la instalación compruebe que las lámparas del freno luces de destello y limpiaparabrisas funcionar correctamente NOTA No conecte simultáneamente cables ni conductores a las tomas de entrada de cab...

Page 17: ...otección puede activarse Comprobar si hay un problema Véase la página 14 0 Iluminación Conmutador FILTER A ch Este interruptor permite aplicar un filtro de paso alto a las salidas de altavoz Posición HPF filtro de paso alto El filtro da salida a la banda de frecuencias más altas que la frecuencia ajustada con el control HPF FREQUENCY Posición OFF Todo el ancho de banda sale sin filtración Conmutad...

Page 18: ... capacitor deberán ser lo más parecido posible a 331 25 μF y las especificaciones nominales de la bobina deverán ser lo más parecido posible a 5 3 mH 2PRECAUCIÓN Si se desea conectar en puente un altavoz la impedancia del altavoz no debe ser inferior a 4 ohmios Conectar un altavoz con una impedancia inferior a 4 ohmios pueden estropear el aparato Asegúrese de conectar los capacitores a los altavoc...

Page 19: ...utadores pueden estar mal ajustados Conéctelos correctamente asegurándose bien de cuáles son los terminales y Vuelva a conectar los cables de los altavoces de forma que no queden pellizcados Ponga bien los conmutadores consultando Ejemplos del sistema Especificaciones Las especificaciones se encuentran sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso CEA 2006 Vatios RMS por canal 4 ohmios 1 THD N 60 W 4 Relació...

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