User manual KENWOOD KAC-526

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. 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. 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. When the unit is used in the ACC ON position without turning the engine ON, it depletes the battery. With this connection, shock noise may be generated when the power of the genuine-accessory car 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. 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 Power indicator goes off and the amplifier stops operating. When a speaker wire may be short-circuited. When the unit malfunctions and a DC signal is sent to the speaker output. When the internal temperature is high and unit won't operate. When a ground wire of the center unit (cassette receiver, CD receiver, etc. ) or this unit is not connected to a metal part serving as an electrical ground passing electricity to the battery's negative - terminal. Do not install in the below locations; (Unstable location, In a location that interferes with driving, In a location that gets wet, In a dusty location, In a place that gets hot, In a place that gets direct sunlight, In a location that gets hit by hot air) · Do not install the unit under the carpet. [. . . ] If the fuse blows, check wires for shorts, then replace the fuse with one of the same rating. Do not remove caps from unconnected wires or connectors to prevent short circuits. 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. [. . . ]