Kenwood KAC-816 User Manual
KAC-816
MONO POWER AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© PRINTED IN MEXICO B64-1170-00 (EM)
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Safety precautions
Take the following precautions to
prevent fire and avoid personal
injury :
•When extending the battery cable, or
ground cable, use 5mm
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(AWG10) or
larger automotive grade cable to avoid
cable deterioration or damage to the
covering.
•Check that no metal objects (coins, tools,
etc.) are left inside the unit to avoid short
circuits.
•If you smell or see smoke, turn the
power off 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.
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 in places it is
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat or
humidity, water may splash over it, or
dust exists.
If you have difficulty in installing this unit
in your vehicle, contact your Kenwood
dealer.
Cleaning the unit
If the surface is dirty, wipe it clean with a
silicon cloth or soft dry cloth with the
power off.
Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner,
alcohol, or other volatile solvents. These
may damage external surfaces or remove
indicator characters.
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NOTE
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Accessories
Part name
Number
of Items
External
View
Battery cable
(Yellow) (6 m)
1
Ground cable (Black)
(1 m)
1
Self-tapping screws
(ø4 × 16 mm)
4
Terminal cover
(Power terminal)
1
Part name
Number
of Items
External
View
Round terminal
(Large)
1
Round terminal
(Medium)
2
Round terminal
(Small)
1
Grommets 1
3
Installation procedure
Installation
• 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. can be
considered.
• Use the extension cables. (Optional)
• 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.
• Install the unit securely in a location that does not interfere with driving.
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Installation board, etc.
(thickness : 15 mm or more)
Self-tapping screw
(ø4 × 16 mm)
CA-2SL CA-12SL CA-22SL CA-52SLRCA cable
CA-3WL CA-13WL CA-23WL CA-53WLRCA cable (ø7mm)
CA-5W CA-15W CA-25W CA-45W CA-65WRCA cable (ø12mm)
0.5m 1m 2m 4m 5m 6m
Type
Length
1. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative - terminal of the battery to prevent
short circuits.
2. Set the unit according to the intended usage.
3. Connect the input and output cables of the units.
4. Connect the center unit and this unit according to the required application.
5. Connect the speaker cables and sigma servo feed back cables.
6. Connect the power cable, power control cable and grounding cable following this order.
7. Install the unit in the car.
8. Connect the negative - terminal of the battery.
9. Turn power ON and ensure that sound is output normally.
• If sound is not output normally, immediately turn power off and check connections. Be sure to
perform the sigma servo connection correctly.
• Be sure to make correct connections of the sigma servo terminals.
• Be sure to turn the power off before changing the setting of any switch.
• If the fuse blows, check cables for shorts, then replace the fuse with one of the same rating.
• Check that no unconnected cables or connectors are touching the car body. Do not remove
caps from unconnected cables or connectors to prevent short circuits.
• Connect the speaker cables to appropriate speaker connectors separately. Sharing the
negative cable of the speaker or grounding speaker cables to the metal body of the car can
cause this unit to fail.
• After installation, check that the brake lamps, winkers, and wipers work properly.
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