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Connection 

 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.
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 wires of the units.
4.  Connect the speaker wires.
5.  Connect the power wire, power control wire and 

grounding wire following this order.

6.  Install the installation fittings in the unit.
7.  Attach the unit.
8.  Connect the negative 

-

 terminal of the battery.

2

 WARNING

To prevent fire caused by a short in the wiring, 
connect a fusible link or breaker nearby the battery’s 
positive terminal.

2

 CAUTION

•  If sound is not output normally, immediately turn 

power off and check connections.

•  Be sure to turn the power off before changing the 

setting of any switch.

•  If the fuse blows, check wires for shorts, then replace 

the fuse with one of the same rating.

•  Check that no unconnected wires or connectors are 

touching the car body. Do not remove caps from 
unconnected wires or connectors to prevent short 
circuits.

•  Connect the speaker wires to appropriate speaker 

connectors separately. Sharing the negative 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.

 Wiring

•  Take the battery wire for this unit directly from the 

battery. If it's connected to the vehicle’s wiring 
harness, it can cause blown fuses etc.

•  If a buzzing noise is heard from the speakers when 

the engine is running, connect a line noise filter 
(optional) to each of the battery wire.

•  Do not allow the wire to directly contact the edge of 

the iron plate by using Grommets.

•  Connect the ground wire to a metal part of the car 

chassis that acts as an electrical ground passing 
electricity to the battery‘s negative 

-

 terminal. 

Do not turn the power on if the ground wire is not 
connected.

•  Be sure to install a protective fuse in the power 

cord near the battery. The protective fuse should 
be the same capacity as the unit’s fuse capacity or 
somewhat larger.

•  For the power cord and ground, use a vehicle type 

(fireproof ) power wring cord with a current capacity 
greater than the unit’s fuse capacity. (Use a power 
wiring cord with a diameter of 5 mm² (AWG 10) or 
greater.) 

•  When more than one power amplifier are going 

to be used, use a power supply wiring wire and 
protective fuse of greater current-handling capacity 
than the total maximum current drawn by each 
amplifier.

 Speaker selection

•  The input power of the speakers that are going to 

be connected should be greater than the output 
power (in Watts) of the amplifier. Use of speakers 
having input power ratings that are less than the 
output power of the amplifier will cause smoke to 
be emitted as well as damage.

•  The impedance of the speakers that are going 

to be connected should be 2Ω or greater (for 
stereo connections), or 4Ω or greater (for bridged 
connections). When more than one set of speakers 
are going to be used, calculate the combined 
impedance of the speakers and then connect 
suitable speakers to the amplifier.

Combined impedance

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Summary of Contents for KAC-M645

Page 1: ... B64 3924 00 00 MV 4 3 2 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER KAC M845 KAC M645 INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64 3924 00 00 M 1English indd 1 B64 3924 00 00 M 1English indd 1 07 11 15 11 29 30 AM 07 11 15 11 29 30 AM ...

Page 2: ... wiring harness NOTE If you experience problems during installation consult your Kenwood dealer If the unit does not seem to be working right consult your Kenwood dealer To prevent battery from running out 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 Cleaning the unit If the front panel gets dirty turn off the p...

Page 3: ...al temperature and result in malfunction When making a hole under a seat inside the trunk or somewhere else in the vehicle check that there is nothing hazardous on the opposite side such as a gasoline tank brake pipe or wiring harness and be careful not to cause scratches or other damage Do not install near the dashboard rear tray or air bag safety parts The installation to the vehicle should secu...

Page 4: ...l L R and the gain is enhanced 3 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 Use the diagram on the right as a guide The sensitivities of amplifiers A and B can be adjusted independently 4 B ch LPF FREQUENCY control Sets the cutoff frequency when...

Page 5: ...it can cause blown fuses etc If a buzzing noise is heard from the speakers when the engine is running connect a line noise filter optional to each of the battery wire Do not allow the wire to directly contact the edge of the iron plate by using Grommets Connect the ground wire to a metal part of the car chassis that acts as an electrical ground passing electricity to the battery s negative termina...

Page 6: ... genuine accessory car stereo is switched ON OFF Speaker output terminals A ch B ch Stereo Connections 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 Make connections to the LEFT channel 9 and the RIGHT channel SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals The spea...

Page 7: ...ections A channel Speaker Bridged 40 25 Battery Ground wire Battery wire Protective Fuse Lead terminal Power wire connection Terminal cover B channel Left speaker B channel Right speaker B channel Speaker Bridged Power control wire KAC M645 KAC M845 B64 3924 00 00 M 1English indd 7 B64 3924 00 00 M 1English indd 7 07 11 15 11 29 37 AM 07 11 15 11 29 37 AM ...

Page 8: ...inched by a screw in the car body The switches may be set improperly Connect them properly checking the 9 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 Controls Specifications Audio Section KAC M845 KAC M645 Max Power Output 720 W 180 W 4 500 W 125 W 4 Rated Power Output Normal 4 Ω 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 THD 60 W ...

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