Kenwood KAC-X11D User's Manual
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1. E Multi Amplifier with Remote cable connection You can control the Bass boost level of the second and subsequent Slave amplifiers simultaneously from the Master amplifier The volume level of each amplifier is determined by the setting of the Master amplifier INPUT SENSITIVITY boost level of the remote controller Setting the Master amplifier CENTER UNIT CD receiver etc Power control wire aster amplifier Remote cable 1 Adjust the INPUT SENSIVITY to the output of the center unit to be connected 2 Set the LPF frequency and ISF 3 Turn the LINE OUT FILTER switch ON Remote controller LINE OUT FILTER ON Setting the Slave amplifier 1 Turn the LINE OUT FILTER switch OFF Li 2 Adjust the INPUT SENSIVITY To adjust the Slave amplifier to the same volume as the Master amplifier adjust the INPUT SENSIVITY to 0 2 V max Extension wire A CAUTION Before connecting the remote controller Slave amplifier 1 n D cables always turn the Bass boost level knob all the way to the left Commercially a2. KENWOOD KAC X11D INSTRUCTION MANUAL Kenwoo d Corporation Safety precautions A 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 14 mm AWG 6 to 21 mm AWG 4 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 A CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine 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 use with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse first disc
3. normally English 3 Connection A WARNING Remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to prevent short circuits NL CENTER UNIT CD receiver etc RCA cable Power control wire A CAUTION An 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 Small N S If the fuse blows check wires for shorts then DICIS replace the fuse with one of the same rating FE Check that no unconnected wires or connectors are touching the car body Do not remove Hexagon Hexagon Wrench o caps from unconnected wires or connectors to Wrench Small a Right input prevent short circuits Large Connect the speaker wires to appropriate speaker connectors separately Sharing the ye SAA Use the negative wire of the speaker or grounding GOES attached speaker wires to the metal body of the car can Use the attached E Hexagon cause this unit to fail Hexagon Wrench Wrench After installation check that the brake lamps winkers and wipers work properly Hexagon Wrench Protective Fuse Battery wire Commer
4. 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 the range of 14 mm AWG 6 to 21 mm AWG 4 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 rated input power of the speakers that are going to be connected should be greater than the maximum 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 Use speakers that have an impedance of 10 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 a
5. cinc AA A A reci 380 x 66 x 286 mm 14 15 16 x 2 5 8 x 11 1 4 inch NO 5 0 kg 11 0 lbs English 7 KENWOOD
6. the pre output level of the center unit connected with this unit NOTE For the pre output level refer to the lt Specifications gt in the instruction manual of the center unit LINE OUT FILTER switch Changing over the audio signal output to the LI E OUT terminal ON position The audio signal adjusted when setting LPF INPUT SENSIVITY control and Bass boost optional accessory is output to the LINE OUT terminal OFF position The audio signal input from the LINE IN termina erminal through output is output to the LINE OUT A CAUTION The volume of the audio output to the LINE OUT terminal is different in ON and OFF position Remember this when changing the LINE OUT FILTER switch rom ON to OFF 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 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound Input or output cables are disconnected Connect the input or output cables Protection circuit may be activated Check connections by referring to lt Protection function gt Blown fuse Volume is too high Replace the fuse and use lower volume The speaker cord is shorted After check the speaker cord and fixing the cause of the short replace the fuse The output level is too small The input sensitivity adjusting control is no
7. unit accepts speakers with a minimum impedance of 1 ohm connect speakers with 1 ohm or higher impedance to these terminals 6 REMOTE terminal Connects the Remote cable Use the Remote cable of the accessory 7 LINE IN terminal LINE OUT terminal The audio signal set with the LINE OUT FILTER switch will be output BOOST LEVEL Bass boost level control Sets the level by which the low frequency range should be boosted Power indicator FREQUENCY Bass boost frequency control Sets the center frequency around which the low frequency range should be boosted 2 THERMAL MANAGEMENT indicator Lights this indicator when the internal temperature is high 3 PROTECTION indicator Lights this indicator when the protection function is activated See page 2 Power indicator When the power is turned on the Power indicator lights 6 English 5 LPF Low Pass Filter FREQUENCY control This control adjusts the frequency band output from this unit ISF infrasonic filter control Ultralow frequencies that cannot be reproduced even by a subwoofer speaker do not become sound but become unnecessary oscillations which affect the sound by causing distortion etc Setting this control cuts the frequencies below the respective frequency This improves the reproduction performance of the speakers by eliminating unnecessary oscillations which will not become sound 12 INPUT SENSITIVITY control Set this control according to
8. cially available parts Subwoofer L R 220 Terminal co lt er A WARNING To prevent fire caused by a short in the wiring connect a fusible link or breaker nearby the battery s positive terminal When two subwoofers are connected gt 40 Battery Ground wire Dual voice coil subwoofer e o o e e R 40 40 JARI 20420 About the Lead Terminals 1 Wire Thicknesses gt You can use wires with the following thicknesses ui Y Battery wire and ground wire AWG 4 AWG 6 10 13 mm Large Hexagon Wrench Speaker wire AWG 8 AWG 12 3 8 1 2 Small 2 Strip the wire Make a cut in the wire sheath insulator made from vinyl etc at the position 10 13 mm away from the end of the wire and then remove the unnecessary portion of the sheath by twisting it 3 Install the wire Loosen the screw using the supplied hexagon wrench Insert the conductor of the wire in the terminal hole and then tighten the screw 4 English E Remote cable connection A CAUTION Before connecting the remote controller cables always turn the Bass boost level knob Remote cable 6 0 m 19 7 ft all the way to the left
9. ct the negative terminal of the battery A CAUTION Do not install in the below locations Unstable location In a location that interferes with driving In a location hat 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 Otherwise heat build up occurs and the unit may be damaged Install this unit in a location which allows heat to easily dissipate Once installed do not place any object on top of the unit The surface temperature of the amplifier will become hot during use Install he amplifier in a place where people resins and other substances that are sensitive to heat will not come into contact with it When making a hole under a seat inside the trunk or somewhere else in he 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 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
10. mplifier Combined impedance Installation 380 mm WW 987 KENWOOD Hexagon socket head cap screw M4 x 8 mm Hexagon Wrench Small Cooling fan Self tapping screw 85 x 18 mm Installation board etc thickness 15 mm or more E Remote controller Mounting bracket Remote controller 92 6 X 12 mm Accessories Installation procedure Number of Items External View Part name Self tapping screws 85 x 18 mm Hexagon Wrench Large Hexagon Wrench Small Terminal cover Power terminal Remote cable 6 0 m Remote controller Mounting bracket Self tapping screws 82 6 x 12 mm 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 O En ews Ze 8 9 Remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to prevent short circuits Set the unit according to the intended usage Remove the Dressing cover Connect the input and output wires of the units Connect the speaker wires Connect the power wire power control wire and grounding wire following his order nstall the installation fittings in the unit Attach the unit nstall the remote controller 10 Attach the Dressing cover 11 Conne
11. onnect the wiring harness NOTE If you experience problems during installation consult your Kenwood dealer Ifthe unit does not seem to be working right consult your Kenwood dealer 2 English 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 A 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 PROTECTION indicator lights and the amplifier stops operating When a speaker wire may be short circuited When a speaker output contacts ground When the unit malfunctions and a DC signal is sent to the speaker output 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
12. t set to the correct Adjust the control correctly referring to lt Controls gt or too large position The sound quality is bad The speakers wire are connected with wrong polarity Connect them properly checking the of the terminals The sound is distorted and wires well A speaker wire is pinched by a screw in the car body Connect the speaker wire again so that it is not pinched by anything The switches may be set improperly Set switches properly by referring to lt Controls gt The Remote Controller does The Remote Cable is disconnected Connect the Remote Cable securely and correctly not function Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice Audio Section ax Power OUTPUT RR RR OR 2400 W Rated Power Output B 14 4 V 4 Q 20 Hz 200 Hz 1 0 THD 800 W x 1 20 100 Hz 1 0 THD 1200 W x 1 Frequency Response 0 3 dB 20 Hz 200 Hz Sensitivity rated output MAX Lui 0 2V MIN nput Impedance Be SignalitoNOISSRatio x a RIGA ERI RA ORRORI nno 105 dB Low Pass Filter Frequency 24 dB oct 50 200 Hz variable nfrasonic Filter Frequency 24 dB oct 15 40 Hz variable Bass Boost Level 0 18 dB variable Bass Boost Frequency 40 100 Hz variable General Operating Voltage 14 4 V 11 16 V allowable Current Consumption Installation Size W x H X D
13. vailable parts Slave amplifier Hexagon Wrench Small Na i Use the attached Hexagon A Wrench LINE OUT FILTER ON LINE OUT FILTER ON 4 MIN 5 0 2 IMAX INPUT SENSITIVITY V 45 MIN 5 0 2 MAX INPUT SENSITIVITYIV 2 00 5 gt 0 3 MIN 5 0 2 IMAX INPUT SENSITIVITY V English 5 Controls NOTE The control panel locates under the front side cover Remove the cover to access to its controls for adjustment See page 3 Remote controller KENWOOD 9 KENWOOD O OO Line our PEER 243 EEN Boost rasa 9 2 O T D EJT a Seal res mu BO PE O 6 VA Fuse 30 A x 3 f you can t find the specified capacity fuse at your store etc consult your enwood dealer 2 Battery terminal 3 Power control terminal Controls the unit ON OFF Controls the unit power Be sure to connect it with all the systems 4 Ground terminal Speaker output terminals As this
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