User manual KENWOOD KAC-M526

[. . . ] • When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the4Ω wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction. 4Ω • To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness. • 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. [. . . ] 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. 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 from running out  When the unit is used in the ACC ON position without turning the engine ON, it depletes the battery. nten English KAC-M526_M_1English. indd 2 08. 10. 15 5:05:48 PM Installation 198 mm 131 mm 217 mm 230 mm Ø 4. 6 Self-tapping screw (ø4 × 16 mm) Installation board, etc. (thickness : 15 mm or more) English  KAC-M526_M_1English. indd 3 08. 10. 15 5:05:50 PM Installation Accessories Part name Self-tapping screws (ø4 × 16 mm) Terminal cover (Power terminal) Speaker level input cable External View Number of Items 4 1 1 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 securely fasten the unit to a place in which it will not obstruct driving. If the unit comes off due to a shock and hits a person or safety part, it may cause injury or an accident. • After installing the unit, check to make sure that electrical equipment such as the brake lamps, turn signal lamps and windshield wipers operate normally. 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. • 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. 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. Speaker level input connections Speaker output terminals • The genuine-accessory car stereo shall have a maximum power output of no more than 40 W. • As this unit accepts speakers with a minimum impedance of 2 ohms, connect speakers with 2-ohms or higher impedance to these terminals. Fuse 30 A × 1 English  KAC-M526_M_1English. indd 5 08. 10. 15 5:05:52 PM Connection ■ RCA cable or Speaker level input connection • RCA cable connections Left input * Commercially available parts Right input LPF FREQUENCY[Hz] INPUT SENSITIVITY[V] 150 100 70 50 200 OFF 3 4 [MIN] 2 1 0. 5 0. 3 LINE IN L R SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT 5 0. 2 [MAX] ON BASS EXPANDER CENTER UNIT (CD receiver, etc. ) RCA cable* Power control wire* • Speaker level input connections Cable Color of the connector 9 White L Left · White/Black 9 Gray R Right · Gray/Black LPF FREQUENCY[Hz] INPUT SENSITIVITY[V] 150 100 70 50 200 OFF 3 4 [MIN] 2 1 0. 5 0. 3 LINE IN L R SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT 5 0. 2 [MAX] ON BASS EXPANDER Genuine-accessory car stereo (No line output center unit etc. ) ■ Power wire and Speaker wire connection Speaker level input cable Power control wire* (RCA cable connection) FUSE [30A] BATT. GND P. CON SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER IN Lead terminal* Terminal cover Battery wire* Protective Fuse* SPEAKER OUTPUT Subwoofer (L + R) (≥2Ω) When two subwoofers are connected. (≥4Ω) • Dual voice coil subwoofer SPEAKER OUTPUT (4Ω + 4Ω) Battery (2Ω + 2Ω) Ground wire*  English KAC-M526_M_1English. indd 6 08. 10. 15 5:05:54 PM Controls 40W–15W 2 LPF FREQUENCY[Hz] INPUT SENSITIVITY[V] 1 0. 5 0. 3 150 100 70 50 200 OFF 3 4 [MIN] 2 1 0. 5 0. 3 LINE IN L R SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT 5 0. 2 [MAX] 3 4 [MIN] ON BASS EXPANDER 5 0. 2 [MAX] 1 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. Refer to <Protection function> (page 4). This control adjusts the frequency band output from this unit. Setting this switch to "ON", when a certain volume is exceeded, a dynamic bass sound is output. 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. 2 LPF(Low-Pass Filter) FREQUENCY control 3 BASS EXPANDER switch 4 INPUT SENSITIVITY control English  KAC-M526_M_1English. indd 7 08. 10. 15 5:05:56 PM Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. [. . . ]  Connect the input (or output) cables.  Protection circuit may be activated.  Check connections by referring to <Protection function>.  Replace the fuse and use lower volume. [. . . ]