Kenwood KACPS 100 Owners Manual

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POWER AMPLIFIER > Pa e -1

INSTRUCTIO IZVIAN UAL

AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE P Page 14-24

MODE DEMPOLI

AMPLIFICADOR DE POTENCIA > P38 26456

MANUAL DE INSTRUC IONES

KENWOOD CORPORATION

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 wheneveryou call upon your
KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the
product.

Model KAC-PSlOO Serial number

QFHINTED IN JAPAN 36441578470 (K)(MC)
95/121l1098755432

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Safety precautions

Take the following precautions to

prevent fire and avoid personal iniury :

' When extending the battery cable, or
ground cable, use 5mm (AWGiO) or
larger automotive grade cable to avold
cable deterioration or damage to the
covering.

- Check that no metal objects (coins,
tools, etc.) are left inside the unlt to
avoid short clrcuns.

0 If you smell or see smoke. turn the

power off immediately and consult your

Kenwood dealer.

Do not touch the unl: during use

because the surface of the unit

becomes hot and may cause burrs if
touched.

A CAUTION

Take the following precautions to keep

the unit in proper working order.

- Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V
DC power supply with a negative
ground connection.

- Do not open the top or bottom cover.

Do not install the unit ln places it is
exposed to direct sunlight, hlgn heat or
humldlty, water may splash over it, or
dust exists.

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- lf you have difficulty in installing this
unit in your vehlcle, cortact your
Kenwood dealer.

Cleaning the unit

I If the surface is di'ty, wipe it cean Wlth
a sllicon clotl. or soft dry cloth with the
power off

Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner,
alcohol, or other volatlle solvents,
These may damage external surfaces
or remove indicator characters.

FCC WARNING

0 This equment may generate or use
radio frequency energy. Changes or
modificatiors 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 cnange or
modlfloation is made.

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Troubleshooting guide

Often, what appears to be a malfunction is due to user error. Before calling for
service. please consult the following table.

Symptom Cause Remedy
No sound. A speaker cable has become Connect the speaker cable
(No sound from one unconnected. again.
side.)
The output level is too The irput sensitivity adjusting Adjust the control correctly
small (or too large). control 5 not set to the correct referring to "Controls".
position.
The sound quality is The speakers cable are Connect them properly
bad. connected wrth wrong 8/9 checking the @leof the
(The sound is polarity. terminals and cables well.
distorted.)
A speaker cable is pinched by Connect the speaker cable
a screw in the car body. again so that it is not pinched
by anything.

Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Audio Section
Max Power Output (4 £2)

Normal. iOUW X 2

Bridged .. 300W x 1
Rated Power Output (4 (2)

Normal (20 HZ -- 20 kHz less than 0.05 % THD). .. 60 W X 2

Bridged (1 kHz less than 0.5 % THD)
Rated Power Output (2 m

Normal (1 kHl. less than 0.5 % THD)
Frequency Response (-3 dB) ..
Sensitivity (rated output) (MAX.
(MIN)

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75W X2
5 Hz~50 kHz
.0.3V
.5.0V

Signa' to Noise Ratio
input impedance

Damping Factor (100 Hz)
Low Pass Filter Frequency
High Pass Filter Frequency...

80 Hz (18 dB/oct.)
80 Hz (12 dB/octJ

General

Operating Voltage
Current Consumption (1 kHz. 10%)
Dimensions (W x H x D)

i2.0 v (11 ~15 v allowable)

........................ 22A
.297 x 56 x 240 mm
(11.11/16 x 2-3/16 x ems in.)
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)

Weight ..
12 English