STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
KENWOOD
KAC-5020
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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 stereo 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 pro
vided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever
you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service
on this product.
Mode! KAC-5020 Serial number
Precautions
« The power source of this unît is exclusively DC 12 V,
Connections
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negative ground. If you wish to mount the unit on a vehicle
with DC 24 V, please consult your appointed KENWOOD
dealer.
Do not place the stereo power amplifier in a place where the
stereo power amplifier may be exposed to direct sun light,
heat or moisture. Be careful! that metal objects and water do
not enter the set.
If you have difficulty in installing the set in your car, please
contact your KENWOOD dealer.
Before beginning to install the set, be sure to remove the
minus terminal of the battery to prevent a short circuit.
When you have completed installation, wiring, and checking
for errors, reconnect the battery's minus terminal.
To connect the unit to the car
(Red) Right ф
radio, use the supplied adaptor.
Installation
Screws
{<^.2,6x12)
« When installing to the car, install the unit
securely for safety driving.
Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice
Main amp section
Maximum power output (1 kHz, 4 ft)
Power output nO%THD, 1 kHz, 4 fl)........................................20 W + 20 W
Frequency response (-~3 dS)
Total harmonic distortion (5 W, 1 kHz, 4 ii).........................................0,03%
Input sensitivity (at rated output) Max...................................................0.1V
n%THD, 20 Hz - 30 kHz, 4 ii}
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Min...................................................2.0 V
25 W + 25 W
15 W+15 W
5 Hz - 50 kHz
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• As the unit uses BTL output, always connect the gray
speaker wires to the © terminals of the speaker systems.
Never let the gray speaker wires touch and never connect
them to the chassis (ground). Do not let the speaker ter
minals come into contact with the chassis (ground).
Insulate any unused output wire with vinyl tape to prevent a
short circuit.
* Be sure to connect the power lead (red) after all other wiring
has been completed and checked.
• Input sensitivity control
The input sensitivity control adjusts the input
L (0.5 V)
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la V)'
Signal-to-noise ratio (lEC-A)
Input impedance..................................................................................10 kO
Damping factor (1 kHz)............................................................More than 150
General
Operating voltage (GND).................................................14.4 V (11 - 16 V)
Current consumption Max.........................................................................5 A
Dimensions (Wx HxD)....................................................126x33x 110 mm
Weight.....................................................................................0.9 kg (2,0 lb)
sensitivity within a range of 0.1 V to 2.0 V
continuously, enabling expansion with various
systems.
Set the input sensitivity control to N (Normal,
0.1 V) position for KENWOOD cassette
receiver or cassette tuner. When the output
(0.1 V) voltage selector of the cassette receiver or
cassette tuner is set to 1 V, set this to L (Low,
0.5 V)._______________________________________
Caution
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