Kenwood KAC-PS811D Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. 8110 58110 60 80 100 200 Hz 15 15 1 00 1 25 1 50 2 00 KAC X811D PS811D 14 4 V 11 16 V allowable Amplifier Control Section EQ Bass frequency Bass level Bass Q factor General Operating Voltage Current Consumption B 12 0 100 Hz 10 THD 4 Q Dimensions W x H x D 6 x 2 3 8 x 10 3 16 inch Installation Size WS A a aus 386 x 61 x 265 mm 15 3 16 x 2 3 8 x 10 3 8 inch T AARE E E E E E E A 4 07 kg 8 97 Ibs English 9 KENWOOD2. to 7 and do not duplicate them ACAUTION Do not connect 2 Master amplifiers to the Center Unit If done you cannot control all amplifiers connected to the Center Unit The LX AMP and the sensor unit cannot be connected simultaneously You must connect any of them at a time NOTE The total length of S video cables you can connect is 14 meters 46 ft maximum If the cable length exceeds this limit you cannot control amps from the Center Unit If you assign the same ID number to multiple amplifiers they malfunction when you operate any of them from the Center Unit If you assign ID number 8 9 to a Slave amplifier it is not recognized by the Center Unit Controls gt wy a ID NUMBER REMOTE RESET LINE IN LINE our ul El w O OD O Fuse 25 Ax 3 2 Battery terminal 3 Ground terminal Power control terminal Controls the unit ON OFF NOTE Controls the unit power Be sure to connect it with all the systems Speaker output terminals As this unit accepts speakers with a minimum impedance of 1 ohm connect speakers
3. switched and displayed as follows Display Range Adjustment Item VOLT CURR TEMP FAN The amp state is displayed VOLT Indicates the source voltage V CURR Indicates the current consumption A TEMP Indicates the internal temperature F C FAN Indicates the rotation speed of the cooling fan in 3 steps FAST SLOW or OFF BAS F BASS FREQ 60 80 100 200 Hz Bass Center Frequency BAS BASS GAIN 15 15 dB Bass level Q FA Q FACTOR 01 00 01 25 01 50 02 00 Bass Q Factor EXT BASS EXT ON OFF When the bass extend is set to ON low frequency response is extended by 20 VOL VOL OFFSET 20 0 dB Volume offset AMP NO 0 7 Select an ID number of the amp you use AMP CONTROL NO 6 Exit AMP Control mode Releases the Amp Control mode by the Center Unit NOTE When you have controlled the bass or treble of the sound using the Equalizer or DSP function of the Center Unit and when you amplify the same frequency as that controlled by the Amplifier Control the sound may be distorted due to an input overflow Messages that may be displayed on the Center Unit When you are selecting an item with the Amp Control an error status of the amplifier is displayed on the Center Unit Display Informations AMP x E 01 AMP x COND E 01 When the inside of the unit is overheating When the unit has failed and direct current voltage is generated to t
4. switched as follows Display Range Adjustment Item VOLT CURR TEMP FAN For the operation method refer to Display mode BASS 60 80 100 200 Hz Bass Center Frequency BAG B 15 B 15 dB Bass level 01 00 01 25 01 50 02 00 Bass Q Factor EXT ON OFF When the bass extend is set to ON low frequency response is extended by 20 VOL 20 0 dB Volume offset TEMP FAHR Fahrenheit or The Fahrenheit or Centigrade temperature unit can be selected CELS Centigrade for the Display mode DEFA For the operation method refer to Default AMP 0 7 The ID Number you have assigned is displayed 6 English 4 Exit Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second NOTE When you hold down the gt button 3 or more seconds during ID number display AMP message MEMO is displayed and you can register the values you have set with the Amplifier Control To call the Amplifier Control s values hold down the lt button 3 or more seconds during ID number display AMP Then you can recall the value when message LOAD is displayed Default Resets all values you have set to the initial default values 1 Enter Menu mode Press the MENU button 2 Select Default mode Press the MENU button Select the DEFA display 3 Resets the value to its default Press the gt button for at least 2 seconds Message is di
5. KENWOOD KAC X811D KAC PS811D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION Safety precautions AWARNING To prevent injury or fire take the following precautions When extending the ignition battery or ground wires make sure to use automotive grade wires or other wires with a 8 mm AWG 8 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 ACAUTION 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 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 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 Available Control Units KENWOOD s LX Bus supporting Center Unit released in 2004 or late
6. car body Do not remove caps from unconnected wires or connectors 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 After installation check that the brake lamps 8 er attery wire winkers and wipers work properly Protective Fuse Ground wire LX Bus connection To KENWOOD disc changer External optional accessory CENTER UNIT Control cable option Power control wire 1 aa Master amplifier 556 an De 290 ID NUMBER 0 RCA cable Extension wire S video cable AAA 2 Slave amplifier 1 Not more than 14m 46 ft 2 ff Slave amplifier 7 556 1 7 KON a 7 ID NUMBER 4 English Right input Lead terminal Subwoofer L R Set the ID number of the Master amplifier to 0 You can connect up to 7 Slave amplifiers Assign them ID numbers 1
7. he speaker s output AMP x E 02 AMP x COND E 02 NOTE Turn the POWER switch Off and release the protection If the error message continues consult to the KENWOODS dealership When the speaker cord is shorted When the speaker output is in contact with the vehicle ground AMP OFF When you use the Amp Control in the Standby mode AMP x E 03 AMP x COND E 03 NOTE umber x on the display indicates the amp s ID number English 7 Band Reject Filter The acoustic properties of vehicle compartment tend to cause oscillation due to resonance or unclearness of sound due to standing waves at certain frequencies The band reject filter can solve the problems of resonance or unclear sound with minimum influence on the sound quality because it eliminates only the frequencies causing resonance or standing waves 0 dB Frequency Adjustment method The band reject filter cuts only the limited frequencies to minimize influence on the sound quality Therefore its effect cannot be obtained unless the cutoff frequencies are set accurately to the frequencies causing resonance and standing waves The band reject filter can be adjusted according to what you feel through your ears but we recommend the use of a signal generator or a spectrum analyzer with a fine frequency measurement capability for the adjustment Adjustment using a signal generator Output a
8. he 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 normally English 3 Connection Commercially available parts AWARNING To prevent fire caused by a short in the wiring connect a fusible link or breaker nearby the battery s positive terminal ACAUTION 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 CENTER UNIT CD receiver etc gt Power control wire RCA cable ground terminal RCA cable Left input If the fuse blows check wires for shorts then replace the fuse with one of the same rating Check that no unconnected wires or connectors are touching the
9. lish 5 Amplifier Control System FA A 1 1 Y N Indicator _ Oa MENU SY N O 2 0 un 02 50 200 ISF ISF FREQUENCY Display mode You can set up the display items as follows 1 Enter Menu mode Press the MENU button VOLT CURR TEMP FAN is displayed 2 Select a display item Press the lt 4 or gt button The display items are switched in the following sequence Display Information VOLT Indicates the source voltage V CURR Indicates the current consumption A TEMP Indicates the internal temperature F C FAN Indicates the rotation speed of the cooling fan in 3 steps FAST SLOW or OFF 3 Exit Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second NOTE When the internal temperature is 22 F 30 C or less 22F 30C is displayed Separate Amp Control You can control sounds using the Amplifier Control function of the unit 1 Enter Menu mode Press the MENU button 2 Select the Menu item Press the MENU button The setup items are displayed approximately 1 second first then the set values are displayed 3 Adjust the Menu item Press the lt 4 or gt button The setup items and set values are
10. ncy 24 dB oct nfrasonic Filter Frequency 24 dB oct Phase Inverter Band Reject Filter Frequency Frequency Response 0 3 dB under 0 2 dB 4 74 dBA W 4 74 dBA W 4 200 Hz variable a OFF 15 25 Hz Normal 180 Reverse 40 200 Hz variable 5 Hz 200 Hz Sensitivity rat d GUPpUD MAX ua alot 0 2 V AA A E A A 50V nput Impedance 10 sos KAC PS811D 1600 W Audio Max Power Output Rated Power Output B 12 0 V 4 Q 20 Hz 200 Hz 0 5 1 a 20 100 Hz 0 5 Rated Power Output 14 4 V 300 W x 1 2 000 W x 1 40 20 Hz 200 Hz 0 5 TI 400Wx 1 4 DIN45324 B 14 4 V 400W x 1 20 100 Hz 0 5 THD 800 W x 1 100 Hz 1 0 THD 1000 W x 1 Low Pass Filter Frequency 24 dB oct Hz variable nfrasonic Filter Frequency 24 CAB OCt cccssssssssssssseuessssssssssesssunsssssssesessussssssssesssssunsssssssesessuusssssseseseessausscesessesssunusssssseseeseuansssseeesee OFF 15 25 Hz Phase Normal 180 Reverse Band Reject Filter Frequency 40 200 Hz variable Frequency Response 0 3 dB 5 Hz 200 Hz Signal to Noise Ratio Sensitivity rated output MAX nput Impedance
11. ng 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 he 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 he speakers and then connect suitable speakers to the amplifier Combined impedance Installation 386 mm 372 mm 157 mm 252 mm 265 mm Hexagon Wrench Hexagon socket head cap screw M4 x 8 mm vo Duct Duct Installation board etc thickness 15 mm or more Self tapping screw 85 x 18 mm Accessories Partname External View Number of Items Self tapping screws 85 x 18 mm Hexagon socket head cap screw M4 x 8 mm MD 4 Cover Terminal cover Power terminal Hexagon Wrench 1079 Installation procedure 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 nega
12. perly A speaker wire is pinched by a screw in the car body The speakers wire are connected with wrong Opolarity Connect them properly checking the of the terminals and wires well Connect the speaker wire again so that it is not pinched by anything Set switches properly by referring to Controls The sound does not change The AMP CONT has been turned OFF even when you have changed it with the Amplifier Control Turn the AMP CONT ON The set value cannot be changed by the Amplifier Control of the unit he AMP Control of the Center Unit is being used Release the AMP Control mode of the Center Unit The Amplifier Control cannot An incorrect ID number is used for the Master amplifier The ID number of the amplifier has been changed be operated from the Center Unit Always set the ID number of the Master amplifier to 0 After you have changed the ID number of an amplifier turn Off the POWER switch of the Center Unit first then turn it On again 8 English Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice Audio SOCOM PPP N OO KAC X811D RMS Power Output B 14 4 V CEA 2006 4 Q 1 0 THD N 20 1 0 THD N 1 0 THD N Dynamic Power B 14 4 V CEA 2006 Output Regulation B 14 4 V CEA 2006 Signal to Noise Ratio 2006 Bypass CEA 2006 Low Pass Filter Freque
13. r When the speaker cord is shorted E When the speaker output is in contact with the vehicle ground VOLT display is blinked When voltage gets out of operation range 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 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 a diameter of 8 mm AWG 8 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 han the total maximum current drawn by each amplifier Speaker Selection The rated input power of the speakers that are goi
14. r can control this unit The operations of the LX AMP Control are explained in the Operation Manual of the Center Unit NOTE The LX AMP and the sensor unit cannot be connected simultaneously You must connect any of them at a time 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 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 ACAUTION 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 There is a Protection function installed in the unit to protect the unit and speakers from various problems When Protection operates the display informs you of the condition Display Informations E 01 When the inside of the unit is overheating When the unit has failed and direct current voltage is generated to the speaker s output E 02 NOTE Turn the power OFF and release the protection If the E 02 code does not disappear contact your Kenwood deale
15. sine wave vary its frequency to find the frequencies at which the vehicle compartment resonates or volume increases standing waves occur and set the B R F FREQUENCY control to the position with which the resonance and standing waves disappear Adjustment using a spectrum analyzer Output white noise sound in which all frequencies are at a certain level find the peak frequency observed on the spectrum analyzer and set the B R F FREQUENCY control to the position with which the peak observed on the spectrum analyzer disappears 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 No sound Input or output cables are disconnected Protection circuit may be activated Volume is too high The speaker cord is shorted Blown fuse SOLUTION Connect the input or output cables Check connections by referring to Protection function Replace the fuse and use lower volume After check the speaker cord and fixing the cause of the short replace the fuse The output level is too small or too large position The input sensitivity adjusting control is not set to the correct Adjust the control correctly referring to Controls The sound quality is bad The sound is distorted The switches may be set impro
16. splayed and the value is initialized 4 Exit Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second NOTE Volume offset value can not be initialized Display Demonstration The VOLT CURR TEMP FAN items are displayed repeatedly Press the MENU button for at least 2 seconds The indicator flashes in the Demonstration mode Canceling the Demonstration mode Press any button to cancel the Demonstration mode Control an Amp from Center Unit You can control the sound by controlling amplifiers from the Center Unit 1 Enter AMP Control mode Select the AMP Control mode by following the AMP Control procedure given on the Operation Manual of the Center Unit NOTE Use the set item and value operation buttons by following the instructions given on the Operation Manual of the Center Unit 2 Select an amp number to operate Operate the desired set item with the Center Unit Select the AMP NO AMP CONTROL NO display NOTE When the Center Unit is in the STANDBY mode message AMP OFF is displayed and you cannot operate the set items Set an ID number of Amp to operate Set an ID number on the Center Unit You can select an ID number of 0 to 7 of connected amps 4 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment Select the desired set item on the Center Unit 5 Adjust the AMP Control item You can set a value of each item on the Center Unit The set items and their values are
17. ted with this unit NOTE For the pre output level refer to the Specifications in the instruction manual of the center unit 45 AMP CONT amplifier control switch Used to bypass the circuit when you do not control the sound with the Amplifier Control ON position Allows you to control the sound with the Amplifier Control OFF position Bypasses the Amplifier Control circuit NOTE Amplifier control is possible even while OFF PHASE switch When this switch is set 180 Reverse the speaker output phase is reversed 17 band reject filter switch When this switch is set to 6dB 12dB frequencies in the band set with the B R F FREQUENCY control are rejected and eliminated The band rejection allows to reduce resonance inside the vehicle compartment and standing waves page 8 ISF infrasonic filter switch When this switch is set to the inaudible ultralow frequencies below the frequency set with the ISF FREQUENCY switch are cut off This improves the reproduction performance of the speakers by eliminating unnecessary oscillations which will not become sound ISF FREQUENCY switch Switches the cutoff frequency when the ISF switch is set to 20 LPF Low Pass Filter FREQUENCY control This control adjusts the frequency band output from this unit 2 B R F FREQUENCY control Sets the rejection frequency when the BRF switch is set to 6dB 12dB page 8 Eng
18. tive terminal of the battery to prevent short circuits 2 Set the unit according to the intended usage 3 Connect the input and output wires of the units 4 Connect the speaker wires 5 Connect the power wire power control wire and grounding wire following this order 6 Install the installation fittings in the unit 7 Attach the unit 8 Install the terminal cover 9 Connect the negative terminal of the battery ACAUTION 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 This unit has cooling fan to decrease the internal temperature Do not mount the unit in a place where the cooling fan and ducts of the unit are blocked Blocking these openings will inhibit the cooling of the internal emperature and result in malfunction When making a hole under a seat inside t
19. with 1 ohm or higher impedance to these terminals ACAUTION The rated input of the speakers should be no less than the maximum output of the amplifier Otherwise malfunction may result 6 RCA cable ground lead terminal When using an RCA cable with a ground lead attached connect the ground ead to this terminal ID NUMBER switch Sets an amp identification number ID to be used for amplifier control from he Center Unit Assign ID Number 0 to an amplifier when you use it as the Master amplifier Assign ID Numbers 1 to 7 to amplifiers when you use them as Slave amplifiers Do not duplicate these numbers NOTE After you have changed ID numbers of amplifiers turn Off the POWER switch of the Center Unit and turn it On again TO H U terminal After you have set the Master amplifier connect it to the Center Unit 9 REMOTE terminals Used to connect to Slave amplifiers RESET button Resets the microprocessor of the unit NOTE The values you have set with the Amplifier Control are NOT reset 17 LINE IN terminal 12 LINE OUT terminal The signal that s input from the line input terminal is output 03 Power indicator Lights when the POWER switch is turned On The indicator flashes several seconds when the POWER switch is turned On or when the Protection function is activated INPUT SENSITIVITY control Set this control according to the pre output level of the center unit connec
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