Warranty Card
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Model number & serial number
Dealer & stamp
Purchase date
Name & address of customer
Attention:
This card and receipt (or invoice) are necessary to purchase a new panel in case of theft
or damage.
CANADA
KENWOOD ELECTRONICS CANADA INC.
KENWOOD WARRANTY
KENWOOD ELECTRONICS CANADA INC. (hereinafter called
“KENWOOD”), gives the following written warranty to the
original customer of each new Kenwood product distributed in
Canada by KENWOOD and purchased from a dealer authorized
by KENWOOD.
KENWOOD warrants that each new Kenwood product, under
normal use, is free from any defects, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth below. If a defect should occur within the
warranty period, repairs will be made free of charge for parts
and labour when such defects are determined by KENWOOD
or its’ authorized service centres to be attributable to faulty
materials or workmanship at time of manufacture. Please
contact KENWOOD to confi rm if a dealer or service centre is
authorized by KENWOOD.
WARRANTY PERIOD
This Kenwood product is warranted for parts and labour for a
period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, lease
or rental, except for products which are used in a professional
or commercial application, which are warranted for a period
of ninety (90) days for parts and labour and are subject to the
terms and conditions of the warranty.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
This warranty excludes:
(a) Products purchased in a foreign country or purchased in
Canada and taken to a foreign country.
(b)
Products purchased from a dealer not authorized by
KENWOOD.
(c)
Products with the serial number defaced, altered or
missing.
(d) Periodic check-ups which do not disclose any defects
covered by this warranty.
(e) Defects resulting from disaster, accident, abuse, misuse,
lightning, power surges, neglect or lack of periodic
maintenance, unauthorized modifi cation or failure to follow
instructions in the owner’s manual.
(f) Defects or damage as a result of repairs performed by a
person or party not authorized by KENWOOD.
(g) Defects resulting from the use of parts or devices that do
not conform to KENWOOD specifi cations.
(h) Damage or deterioration occurring to any exterior fi nishes,
cosmetic parts, tape heads, adaptors, antennas, cables,
tapes, discs or faults or damage caused by defective or
leaking batteries.
(i) Defects or damage occurring during shipping (claims should
be presented to the shipping company).
(j) Product voltage and /or line frequency conversions.
(k) Product installation or removal charges.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Should your Kenwood product require warranty service, deliver
it to any authorized KENWOOD service centre and present
the original copy of your bill of sale and this warranty card
as proof of warranty, or send your product fully insured and
freight prepaid to the nearest authorized KENWOOD service
centre. To avoid possible shipping damage, make sure the
product is properly packed. Include a copy of your original
bill of sale and this warranty card as proof of warranty along
with your name, home and /or work telephone number(s),
a complete return address and a detailed description of the
fault(s). Products repaired within warranty will be returned
freight prepaid to destinations within Canada. The customer
is responsible for all freight and related costs for the return of
product(s) to destinations outside Canada.
ENTIRE WARRANTY
This warranty constitutes the entire written warranty given
by KENWOOD. No person, party, dealer or service centre
or their agents or employees are authorized to extend or
enlarge this warranty on behalf of KENWOOD by any written
or verbal statement or advertisement or promotion, including
any extended warranty program or plan that may be offered
by the dealer or service centre, unless approved in writing
by KENWOOD.
DISCLAIMER
KENWOOD disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use
of the product or any other indirect, incidental or consequential
damage to other products or goods, inconvenience or
commercial loss.
NOTICE TO CONSUMER
The provisions contained in this written warranty are not intended
to limit, modify, take away, disclaim or exclude any warranties
or rights you may have which are set forth in any applicable
provincial or federal laws or legislation.
IMPORTANT
This warranty card by itself is not considered by KENWOOD as
a valid proof of purchase. When applying for warranty repairs,
you must present the original copy of your bill of sale and this
warranty card as proof of warranty, so we recommend that they be
kept in a safe place, should they be required in the future.
U.S.A.
JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation
This warranty will be honored only in the U.S.A.
KENWOOD LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR CAR STEREO COMPONENTS
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Kenwood U.S.A. Corporation (“Kenwood”) warrants this
product for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS
NOT COVERED
Except as specifi ed below, this warranty covers all defects in
material and workmanship in Kenwood car stereo components.
The following are not covered by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed in the U.S.A. by
Kenwood or which is not purchased in the U.S.A. from an
authorized Kenwood car stereo dealer or an automobile
dealer, unless the product is purchased through the U.S.A
Military Exchange Service.
2. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced,
modifi ed or removed.
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
a. Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented
to the carrier).
b. Installation or removal of the product.
c.
Accident, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, neglect,
unauthorized product modifi cation or failure to follow
instructions supplied with the product.
d. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized
by Kenwood.
e. Any other cause which does not relate to a product
defect.
WHO IS PROTECTED
This warranty is enforceable only by the original purchaser.
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR
We will pay for all labor and material expenses for covered
items. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next
section of this warranty.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY
SERVICE
If your KENWOOD product ever needs service:
1. Take or ship it to any KENWOOD Authorized Service Center
in the U.S.A. along with & complete description of the
problem.
2. Although you must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary
to ship the product for warranty service, we will pay the return
shipping charges if the repairs are covered by the warranty
within the United States.
3. Whenever your units are taken or sent for warranty service,
you must include a copy of the original dated sales receipt
as proof of warranty coverage.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF
THIS WARRANTY.
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
KENWOOD’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT
AT OUR OPTION. KENWOOD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
1.
INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL CHARGES, DAMAGE
TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN
KENWOOD CAR STEREO COMPONENTS, DAMAGES
BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT; OR
2.
ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
If a problem develops during or after the Limited Warranty Period,
or if you have any questions regarding the operation of the
product, you should contact your KENWOOD Authorized Dealer
or Authorized Service Center. If the problem or your question is
not handled to your satisfaction, please contact our Customer
Relations Department at the address listed below:
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this kenwood product. As mentioned in the pages of this booklet, our warranty is only
valid in the countries listed. If your country is not listed please contact your retailer for information on warranty
procedure, or write to:
Units purchased through the U.S.A. military exchange service
overseas may be serviced under warranty in the continental
U.S.A., subject to the following conditions.
1) The original warranty is in effect.
2) Proof of purchase is provided to the servicer.
WARRANTY FOR MILITARY MARKET
Kenwood corporation is proud of the quality and workmanship
of its audio equipment. This unit has been properly designed,
tested and inspected before it was shipped to you. If properly
installed and operated in accordance with instructions furnished,
it should give you an optimum reliable performance.
WARRANTY PERIOD
This product is warranted for a period of (1) year from the date
of the original purchase.
SCOPE OF WARRANTY
Except as specifi ed below, this warranty covers all defects in
materials and workmanship of the Kenwood brand products.
During the warranty period, any authorized Kenwood Service
Center in the military market listed in the back of this warranty
card will provide you free-of-charge both parts and labor
required to correct any defect in materials or workmanship.
The following are not covered by this warranty.
1. Voltage conversions.
2. Periodic check-ups which do not disclose any defect covered
by the warranty.
3. Cabinets, grilles, other exterior fi nishes, belts, tape heads,
and other non-durable parts and accessories.
4. Units on which the serial number has been effaced, modifi ed
or removed.
5. Installation and/or removal charges.
6. Damaged magnetic tapes.
7. House call charges for any repairs.
8. Shipping or delivery charges to or from an authorized
Kenwood Service Center.
9. This warranty will not cover any failure that is due to any of the
following conditions in accordance with the visual inspection
of the authorized Kenwood Service Center:
* Improper maintenance or repair, including the installation of
parts or accessories that do not conform to the quality and
specifi cations of the original parts.
* Misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modifi cation
or failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner’s
Manual.
* Accidental or intentional damages.
* Repairs or attempted repairs by an unauthorized agency.
(All repairs must be performed at an authorized Kenwood
Service Center.)
* Damages or deteriorations caused during shipment (Claims
must be presented to the carrier).
* Damages or deteriorations resulting from removal and/
or replacement.
PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
As the purchased of a new Kenwood brand product, you are
requested to do the following in order to obtain Kenwood
warranty service.
1. Retain your sales slip or other evidence of purchase for proving
your eligibility for requesting Kenwood warranty service.
2. Make your unit available to an authorized Kenwood Service
Center in the military market for inspection and approved
warranty service, or ship your unit in its original carton box
or equivalent, fully insured and shipping charges prepaid,
to the authorized Kenwood Service Center.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES
Any and all implied warranties, including warranties of
merchantability and fi tness for a particular purpose, shall be
limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES
KENWOOD’s liability for any defective product is limited to
the repair or replacement of said product, at our potion, and
shall not include damages of any kind, whether incidental,
consequential or otherwise, expect to the extent prohibited
by applicable law.
MILITARY
Combined impedance
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
KAC-M3001 Serial number
US Residence Only
KAC-M3001
COMPACT MONO DIGITAL
AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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.
FCC NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful
interference to radio communications, if it is not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Safety precautions
WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and
experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and
wiring work to professionals.
• When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires,
make sure to use automotive-grade wires or other wires
with the range of 5 mm² (AWG 10) or more to prevent
wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic
objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn
off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood
dealer.
• Do not touch the unit during use because the surface of
the unit becomes hot and may cause burns if touched.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the unit, take the following
precautions:
• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power supply
with a negative ground connection.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.
• 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.
• When 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.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first
disconnect the 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.
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.
CAUTION
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 battery 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
The protection function is activated in the following
situations:
This unit is equipped with a protection function for
protecting this unit and your speakers from various
accidents or problems that can occur.
When the protection function is triggered, the amplifier
stops operating.
Power indicator goes off:
• When the unit malfunctions
• When the internal temperature is high and unit won’t
operate.
Power indicator lights continuously:
• When a speaker wire may be short-circuited.
• When a speaker output contacts ground.
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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
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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. (Use a power wiring cord
with the range of 5 mm² (AWG 10) or more.)
• 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.
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Speaker selection
• Using speakers with smaller input ratings than the
amplifier’s output power would result in smoke
generation or equipment failure.
• Use speakers that have an impedance of 2Ω or greater.
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.
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