Kenwood KAC-8404 Instruction Manual

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Installation280mm242mm~~~ ~~Ir 11EE~N@ KENWOOD @i'\ 260.SmmHexagon sockethead cap screw(M4x8mm)Hexagon wrench\Installation board, etc.(thickness: 15 mm or more)AccessoriesPart name External View Number of ItemsSelf-tapping screws @)nm> 4(04 x 16 mm)Terminal cover Ci§;> 1Power terminal)Speaker level input cable ~ 1Hexagon wrench r" 1Installation procedureSince there are large variety of settings and connections possible according toapplications, read the instruction manual well to select the proper setting andcon nection.1.Remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative e terminal of the batteryto 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 thisorder.6.lnstall the installation fittings in the unit.7.Attach the unit.8.Connect the negative e terminal of the battery..A.CAUTION• Do not install in the below locations;(Unstable location, In a location that interferes with driving, In a locationthat gets wet, In a dusty location, In a place that gets hot. In a place thatgets direct sunlight, In a location that gets hit by hot air)• Do not install the unit under the carpet. Otherwise heat build-up occurs andthe 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. Installthe amplifier in a place where people, resins, and other substances that aresensitive to heat will not come into contact with it.• This unit has cooling fan to decrease the internal temperature. Do notmount the unit in a place where the cooling fan and ducts of the unit areblocked. Blocking these openings will inhibit the cooling of the internaltemperature and result in malfunction. .• When making a hole under a seat, inside the trunk, or somewhere else inthe vehicle, check that there is nothing hazardous on the opposite side suchas a gasoline tank, brake pipe, or wiring harness, and be careful not to causescratches 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 inwhich it will not obstruct driVing. If the unit comes off due to a shock andhits a person or safety part, it may cause injury or an accident.• After installing the unit. check to make sure that electrical equipmentsuch as the brake lamps, turn signal lamps and windshield wipers operatenormally.Protection functionThe protection function is activated in the follOWing Situations:This unit is equipped with a protection function for protecting this unit and yourspeakers from various accidents or problems that can occur.When the protection function is triggered, the Power indicator goes OFF and theamplifier 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.• When the internal temperature is high and unit won't operate.• When a ground wire of the center unit (cassette receiver, CD receiver, etc.)or this unit is not connected to a metal part serving as an electrical groundpassing electricity to the battery's negative e terminal.English 3