Kenwood KAC-848 Instruction Manual

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To prevent injury or fire, take the followingprecautions:e When extending the ignition, battery, orground wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wires or other wires with a 5mm?(AWG10) or more to prevent wiredeterioration and damage to the wire coating.¢ To prevent a short circuit, never put or leaveany metallic objects (such as coins or metaltools) inside the unit.elf the unit starts to emit smoke or strangesmells, turn off the power immediately andconsult your Kenwood dealer.¢ Do not touch the unit during use because thesurface of the unit becomes hot and maycause burns if touched.To prevent damage to the machine, take thefollowing precautions:* Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DCpower supply with a negative groundconnection.Do not open the top or bottom covers of theunit.¢ Do not install the unit in a spot exposed todirect sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.Also avoid places with too much dust or thepossibility of water splashing.e¢ When replacing a fuse, only use a new onewith the prescribed rating. Using a fuse withthe wrong rating may cause your unfit tomalfunction.¢ To prevent a short circuit when replacing afuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.Protection functione If you experience problems duringinstallation, consult your Kenwood dealer.If the unit does not seem to be working right, —consult your Kenwood dealer.Cleaning the unitIf the front panel gets dirty, turn off the powerand wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth orsoft cloth.Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or acloth dampened by voiatile solvents such aspaint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch thesurface of the panel and/or cause the indicatorletters to peel off.FCC WARNINGThis equipment may generate or use radiofrequency energy. Changes or modificationsto this equipment may cause harmfulinterference unless the modifications are :expressly approved in the instruction manual.The user could lose the authority to operate -this equipment if an unauthorized change or |modification is made.AccessoriesTerminal coverSelf-tapping screws- (84 x 16 mm) @)>This unit is equipped with a protection function for protecting this unit and your speakersfrom various accidents or problems that can occur.When the protection function is triggered, the Power indicator goes off and the amplifierstops operating.@ Power indicator:When the power is turned on, the Power indicator lights.If the Power indicator does not light when the power is turned on, theprotection function may be activated. Check whether there is anyindication of trouble._ I The protection function activates in the followingsituations:e When a speaker wire may be short-circuited.¢ When a speaker output contacts ground.e When the temperature of internal parts exceeds 120°C (248°F).¢ 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 electricalPower indicatorground passing electricity to the battery's negative © terminal.2 English