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Kenwood KAC-PS501F Instruction Manual

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KAC-PS501F
4-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-1444-00 (EM)

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  • Page 1 KAC-PS501F 4-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-1444-00 (EM)

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    • When extending the ignition, battery, or • If you experience problems during ground cables, make sure to use automotive- installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. grade cables or other cables with a 10 mm • If the unit does not seem to be working right,...

  • Page 3: Installation

    Installation Self-tapping screw Exhaust outlet Cooling fan Air inlet Installation board, etc. (thickness : 15 mm or more) • Since the power amplifier has no parts which require operation, it can be installed at a position away from the driver’s seat without any hindrances. As generally accepted positions for its installation, places such as inside the trunk, etc.
  • Page 4 Controls SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT FUSE(20A 4) BRIDGED BATT. CONTROL INPUT SENSITIVITY(V) FREQ (Hz) (MIN) (MAX) 25Hz STEREO MONO 15Hz INFRASONIC FILTER OPERATION INPUT SELECT MONO CONTROL CONTROL B INPUT SENSITIVITY(V) INPUT SENSITIVITY(V) P.CON EXT.AMP.CONT. B.M.S. FREQ(Hz) (REMOTE) OPEN/ B.M.S. CLOSE FREQ (Hz) FREQ (Hz)
  • Page 5 & FILTER FREQUENCY CONTROL B INPUT SENSITIVITY(V) B.M.S. FREQ(Hz) (REMOTE) COOLING FAN OPEN/ B.M.S. INDUCTION CLOSE FREQ (Hz) OPERATION/PROTECTION LO PASS HI PASS (MIN) (MAX) 4/3/2 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER POWER OPEN/CLOSE B.M.S. 25Hz FILTER FREQUENCY STEREO MONO 15Hz LOW VOLTAGE OPERATION B.M.S.

  • Page 6: Bass Management System)

    B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. FREQ(Hz) (REMOTE) OPEN/ B.M.S. CLOSE B.M.S. COOLING FAN B.M.S. INDUCTION OPERATION/PROTECTION 4/3/2 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER POWER OPEN/CLOSE FILTER FREQUENCY LOW VOLTAGE OPERATION/PROTECTION LO PASS HI PASS B.M.S. LO PASS HI PASS OPEN/CLOSE LOW VOLTAGE B.M.S. indicator B.M.S.
  • Page 7 Additionally, up to 3 power amplifiers can be set at the same time. NOTE Kenwood centre units released in 1999 or later having an “EXT.AMP.CONT.” cable operate this unit. Instructions on how to operate the centre unit will be found in the instruction manual supplied with the centre unit.

  • Page 8: Operation/Protection

    Indicator COOLING FAN COOLING FAN INDUCTION OPERATION/PROTECTION OPERATION/PROTECTION 4/3/2 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER POWER OPEN/CLOSE FILTER FREQUENCY LOW VOLTAGE OPEN/CLOSE LO PASS HI PASS B.M.S. LO PASS HI PASS LOW VOLTAGE B.M.S. PROTECTION function 1 POWER indicator This unit incorporates a protection function This indicator glows when the unit's power which protects the main unit and speakers is turned ON.
  • Page 9 Connection Power cable connection 2WARNING To prevent fire caused by a short in the wiring, connect a fusible link or breaker nearby the battery’s positive terminal. Wiring • 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 cable.
  • Page 10 Connection RCA cable connection B Left input A Left input MONO CONTROL CONTROL B INPUT SENSITIVITY(V) INPUT SENSITIVITY(V) P.CON EXT.AMP.CONT. B.M.S. FREQ(Hz) (REMOTE) OPEN/ B.M.S. FREQ (Hz) CLOSE FREQ (Hz) (MIN) (MAX) (MIN) (MAX) 25Hz B.M.S. 25Hz STEREO MONO STEREO MONO 15Hz 15Hz...
  • Page 11 Speakers cable connection (Stereo Connections) Front Left speaker Front Right speaker Lead terminal * A Right output A Left output SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT FUSE(20A 4) BRIDGED BATT. Speaker output terminals BRIDGED B Right output B Left output Rear Right speaker Rear Left speaker (Bridged Connections) Speaker (Bridged)

  • Page 12: System Examples

    NOTE An EXT.AMP.CONT. terminal can only be attached if Kenwood centre unit is a model released in 1999 or latter, and has an “EXT.AMP.CONT.” cable. Using the external amp control, up to 3 power amplifiers can be operated simultaneously (although this may not be possible, depending on the type of wiring cable used, and its length).
  • Page 13 System examples High-power 2-channel system FILTER Left FREQUENCY MONO STEREO OPERATION FILTER speaker CENTRE UNIT INPUT SENSITIVITY(V) FREQ (Hz) CONTROL LO PASS HI PASS 25Hz 15Hz Right INFRASONIC Switch setting (MIN) (MAX) speaker B.M.S. INPUT SELECT MONO STEREO FREQ(Hz) LINE OPERATION FILTER (REMOTE)

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 •...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Audio Section Max Power Output (4 Ω) 4 Channel Mode ......................150 W 3 Channel Mode..................150 W 2 + 600 W 2 Channel Mode ......................600 W Rated Power Output (4 Ω) (+B = 12.0 V) 4 Channel Mode ............50 W 4 (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD) 3 Channel Mode ....50 W...

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