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KENWOOD)

KAC-848
KAC-748
4-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER Pb Page 2-11
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE 4 CANAUX »P Page 12-21

MODE D'EMPLOI
AMPLIFICADOR DE POTENCIA DE 4 CANALES » Page 22-31

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
KENWOOD CORPORATION

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 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 provided below.
Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call. upon your
KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
Model KAC-848/748 Serial number ____-___
O) PRINTED IN USA B64-1350-00 (KM)
Safety precautions |

To prevent injury or fire, take the following e lf you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
+ When extending the ignition, battery, or e lf the unit does not seem to be working right,
ground wires, make sure to use automotive- consult your Kenwood dealer.
grade wires or other wires with a 5mm*
Cleaning the unit
(AWG10) or more to prevent wire
If the front panel gets dirty, tun off the power
deterioration and damage to the wire coating.
and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or
* To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
soft cloth.
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
e |f the unit starts to emit smoke or strange Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a
smells, turn off the power immediately and cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as
consult your Kenwood dealer. paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch the
* Do not touch the unit during use because the surface of the panel and/or cause the indicator
surface of the unit becomes hot and may letters to peel off.
cause burns if touched.
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio
To prevent damage to the machine, take the frequency energy. Changes or modifications
following precautions: to this equipment may cause harmful
+ Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC interference unless the modifications are
power supply with a negative ground expressly approved in the instruction manual.
connection. The user could lose the authority to operate *
* Do not open the top or bottom covers of the this equipment if an unauthorized change or
unit. modification is made.
e Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Accessories
Also avoid places with too much dust or the Part name External | Number of
possibility of water splashing.
e When replacing a fuse, only use a new one Terminal cover SS 1
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with (Power terminal)
the wrong rating may cause your uñit to
malfunction. Self-tapping screws
e To prevent a short circuit when replacing a - (64 x 16 mm) fj> .
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

Protection function
This unit is equipped with a protection function for protecting this unit and your speakers
from various accidents or that can occur.
When the protection function is triggered, the Power indicator goes off and the amplifier
stops operating.
M 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, the Power indicator
protection function may be activated. Check whether there is any 7 7
indication of trouble.
E The protection function activates in the following
situations:
* When a speaker wire may be short-circuited.
* When a speaker output contacts ground.
* When the temperature of internal parts exceeds 120*C (248*F).
e 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
ground passing electricity to the battery's negative O terminal.
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Installation procedure
1. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative O) 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 speaker wires.
5. Connect the power wire, power control wire and grounding wire following this order.
6. Install the unit in the car.
7. Connect the negative O terminal of the battery.

+ Be sure to turn the power off before changing the setting of any switch.
e lf the fuse blows, check wires for shorts, then replace the fuse with one of the same rating.
+ Check that no unconnected wires or connectors are touching the car body. Do not remove caps
from unconnected wires or connectors to prevent short circuits.
+ Connect the speaker wires to appropriate speaker connectors separately. Sharing the negative
wire of the speaker or grounding speaker wires 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.

Installation
Self-tapping screw ++
(64 x 16 mm)

Installation board, etC. +..... oz $


(thickness : 15 mm ormore) “Zee S
+ 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.)
Frypo ——————_Length 0.5m 1m 2m 4m 5m 6m
RCA cable CA-2SL | CA-12SL | CA-22SL CA-52SL —
RCA cable (87mm) CA-3WL | CA-13WL | CA-23WL CAS3WL| —
RCA cable (81 2mm) CA-5W | CA-15W | CA-25W | CA-45W —— CA-65W

+ Do not install the unit under the carpet. Otherwise heat build-up occurs and the unit may be
damaged.
e 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. Install the amplifier in a
place where people, resins, and other substances that are sensitive to heat will not come into
contact with it. .
* When making a hole under a seat, inside the trunk, or somewhere else in the vehicle, check
that there is nothing hazardous on the opposite side such as a gasoline tank, brake pipe, or
wiring harness, and be careful not to cause scratches or other damage. ó
* 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 in which it will not
obstruct driving. If the unit comes off due to a shock and hits a person or safety part, it may
cause injury or an accident. : : :
+ After installing the unit, check to make sure that electrical equipment such as the brake lamps,
turn signal lamps and windshield wipers operate normally. .
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Controls
This is a 4 channel amplifier including 2 stereo amplifiers in a body. One amplifie rto
is referred
as amplifier A and the other is amplifier B. This unit is compat ible
with a largo variety of
systems by combining the switches and functions described in the following.

KAC-848 —Ó5
KAC-748

1 Fuse (20 A x 2: KAC-848) Y Amparo” Amper pee


(30 Ax 1: KAC-748) terminals
Q Battery terminal E Amplifier B speaker output
G) Ground terminal terminals
(4) Power control (REMOTE) terminal

4 Enalish
» MONO (Lch) position:
% SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals Amplifies the signal input from the left side
» Stereo Connections:
only. Set to this position and make bridged
When you wish to use the unit as a stereo Connections to use as a high-power
+
amplifier, stereo connections are used. monaural amplifier. (The input right signal is
The speakers to be connected should not output.)
have an impedance of 22 or greater.
When multiple speakers are to be €) INPUT SENSITIVITY control
connected, ensure that the combined Set this control according to the pre-output
impedance is 22 or greater for each level of the center unit connected with this
channel, unit, or to the maximum power output of
Bridged Connections: the genuine-accessory car stereo.
When you wish to use the unit as a high- Use the diagram on the right as a guide.
output monaural amplifier, bridged Yos es
A
connections are used. (Make connections
to the LEFT channel (+) and the RIGHT 15
channel (-) SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals.) KAC-748 only "Ne
The speakers to be connected should
have an impedance of 42 or greater.
When multiple speakers are to be
[noTE_]
For the pre-output level or the maximum
connected, ensure that the combined power output, refer to the “Specifications”
impedance is 42 or greater. in the instruction manual of the center unit.
(Q RCA cable ground lead terminal
The rated input of the speakers should be
no less than the maximum output of the € INPUT SELECTOR switch
amplifier. Otherwise malfunction may This switch selects the input method of the
result. signals to be amplified by amplifiers A and
B
O Speaker level input terminals _— MA
(KAC-748 only) aa a
FREQUENCY control » AB position: o
When the FILTER switch is set to the HPF Amplifies both of the signals input to
(High-Pass Filter) or LPF (Low-Pass Filter) amplifiers A and B.
position, the threshold frequency can be + A position:
adjusted with this control.
Amplifies only signal input amplifier A with
O) FILTER switch both amplifiers A and B.
High-pass or low-pass filtering can be
QM) Amplifier A LINE IN terminal
applied to the speaker output according to
the setting of this switch. €) Amplifier B LINE IN terminal
0) OPERATION switch 63 LINE OUT terminal
The amplification methods of the signals These jacks output respectively the signals
input to amplifiers A and B can be selected input to amplifiers A and B. They always
independently according to the setting of output the stereo signals regardless of the
this switch. position of the OPERATION switch.
» STEREO position:
The amplifier can be used as a stereo
amplifier.
« L+R position:
The input left and right signals are
combined before being amplified. Use this
position when the unit is used for
subwoofer speakers or the L+R (monaural)
sound is required.
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Connection
M RCA cable connection

Do not connect cables and leads to both RCA cable input jacks and the speaker input terminals
simultaneously, for this may cause malfunction or damage.
RCA cable ground terminal [A] Left input [8] Left input
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A A O AR
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To Power control
RCA cable
(Commercially available part)
(REMOTE) terminal
Front output
CENTER UNIT
(Cassette receiver,
CD receiver, etc.)
Rear output —=
RCA cable ground terminal
When using an RCA cable with a ground lead attached, connect the ground lead to this
terminal.

Do not use this terminal for power source grounding. This unit will be damaged if the power
source grounding wire is connected to this terminal.
Ml Speaker level input connection (KAC-748 only)
Connect the unit by inserting it in the connection between the genuine-accessory car stereo and
speakers. :

To Power control [A] Left input Ñ


(REMOTE) terminal

Left input

i E Front Left
>

Genuine-accessory ; a Front Right


car stereo
5 a Rear Left
*X. : Rear Right Lead terminal
(Commercially available parts)

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* The genuine-accessory car stereo shall have a maximum power output of no more than 25 W.
+ Do not connect the speaker output leads from a power amplifier (Optional) to the speaker input
terminals of this unit, for this may cause malfunction or damage. “
+ Do not connect cables and leads to both RCA cable input jacks and the speaker input terminals
simultaneously, for this may cause malfunction or damage.
+ Connect the power control lead to a power supply which can be turned ON/OFF by the ignition
key switch (ACC line).
With this connection, shock noise may be generated when the power of the genuine-accessory
car stereo is switched ON/OFF.

E Speakers wire connection


(Stereo Connections)
Front Left speaker

ojo ojo
Front Right speaker

<B>) Lead terminal


[A] Left output (O O SO [A] Right output

7
Speaker output terminals
* ese [8] Right output ejojeje]
:
Left output e lsteto|ma

Rear Right speaker

8 Rear Left speaker


o
(Bridged Connections)

o Speaker (Bridged)
e

O € [ABridged output

Speaker output terminals


BRIOGED
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Speaker (Bridged)

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Connection
M Speaker Selection
be greater than
+ The rated input power of the speakers that are going to be connected should
of speakers having input power
the maximum output power (in Watts ) of the amplifier. Use
O amplifier will cause smoke to be emitted as
ratings that are less than the output power f the
well as damage.
be 22 or greater (for
+ The impedance of the speakers that are going to be connected should
greater (for bridged connections). When more than one set of
stereo connections), or 42 or
of the speakers and then
speakers are going to be used, calculate the combined impedance
connect suitable speakers to the amplifier.
Examples:
Stereo Connections (40) Connections (40)
Model
KAC-848 100 W or greater 300 W or greater
KAC-748 70 W or greater 200 W or greater

200w O
(40)

Maximum output of Combined


the amplifier impedance Rated input power and
impedance of the speakers

ul Power wire connection


AWARNING
nearby the battery's
To prevent fire caused by a short in the wiring, connect a fusible link or breaker
positive terminal.

Wiring
a line noise filter
+ lf a buzzing noise is heard from the speakers when the engine is running, connect
(optional) to each of the battery wire. ets.
+ Do not allow the cord to directly contact the edge of the iron plate by using Gromm
as an electri cal ground passing
+ Connect the ground wire to a metal part of the car chassis that acts wire is not
not turn the power on if the ground
electricity to the battery's negative O terminal. Do
connected.
Use a protective fuse
+ Be sure to attach a protective fuse into the battery wire close to the battery.
current drawn by the amplifier.
having a capacity that is about 10 A higher than the maximum
wire for the battery wire and the ground wire.
+ Use vehicle-type (fire-resistant) power supply wiring
supply wiring wire should be about 10 A higher than that of the
The current capacity of the power
capacity (which means about 20 A higher than the maximu m current drawn by the
protective fuse
amplifier).
power supply wiring wire and
+ When more than one power amplifier are going to be used, use a
protective fuse of greater current-h andling capacity than the total maximum c urrent drawn by each
amplifier. E
Exam pl
One Power e:
Amplifier ls Used
Model Maximum Current "Protecilve Fuse |
Drawn Wire (AWG)

O =D -k-
50Ax1125Ax2 5 mrr* (AWG 10) or x1
greater
KAC-848 38A
KAC-748 28A 40Ax1[20Ax2 5 mr (AWG 10) or greater x 1

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1
«+
+ »»+* | ead terminal
1
e

(Commercially available parts)


1
e

...* Terminal cover 1


e

|
o

Power control wire


CENTER UNIT
Battery wire Ground wire

Lead terminal
+» (Commercially available parts)

Protective.
Fuse * Battery [$ O
Power terminal
Connect to their respective terminals the power control wire, power supply wire, and ground wire,
all of which pass through the associated terminal cover. Once the connections are complete,
place the cover on the terminal section.

System examples
Mm Full-range 4-channel + Subwoofer system
rren mn |
e es > CENTER UNIT

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Amplifier

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System examples
m High-pass (100 Hz) + Subwoofer (100 Hz) system

OPERATION mr co um m

CA ra »

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ely é- € Switch setting a ne:
; [
Subwoofer
(L+R)

ao: (Bridged)
mM High-power 2-channel system

a] nn 2. mb LAA Left
A 5 0- 43 || center un aa il speaker
Ed R m (8) E Right

pu a ;
1 O | switcn setting o S peaker
our:
EM Tri-mode

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PRA TO mue ¿+ cdi

mr > Y eO Á ¡it

(High pass) **" Subwoofer


(L + R) (Bridged)
OPrinciple of Tri-mode =
Method of frequency band division using a coil and capacitor-==in case of 6dB/oct. slope

Coil (L): Passes low frequencies and blocks high


Crossover Frequency
frequencies. (Low pass)
0 dB '

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Capacitor (C): Passes high frequencies and blocks low
* .
2 el an frequencies. (High pass)

- td 0 C= PF)
foxKR fc=Cut of Frequency (Hz)
Frequency la 159xR H) R=Speaker Impedance ((2)
Ln O
eExample:
When it is required to set a crossover frequency of 120 Hz using speakers with an
impedance of 4 ohms.
Prepare commercially-available coil and capacitor with the closest ratings tó the results
calculated from the formula above. The capacitor rating should be as close as possible to 331.25
(pF) and the coil rating should be as close as possible to 5.3 (mH).

e If you wish to bridge-connect a speaker, the speaker impedance must be no less than 4 ohms. -
Connecting a speaker with an impedance lower than 4 ohms may damage the unit. ;
* Be sure to connect capacitors to speakers to which high frequencies will be passed. Failure to
do so will result in a drop of the combined impedance with the subwoofer.
* Ensure that the withstand voltage and current ratings of the capacitors (C) and coils (L) are
sufficient. ;

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Troubleshooting Guide
slight
What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of
misopera tiong. Before calling service, first check the followin
or miswirin g table for possible
problems.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No sound. e Input (or output) wires are + Connect the input (or output)
(No sound from one side.) disconnected. wires.
e Protection circuit may be + Check connections by referring
activated. to “Protection function”.
« The fuse may be blown because + Replace the fuse with a new
the volume was too high. fuse and use a lower volume.

The output level is too The input sensitivity adjusting Adjust the control correctly
small (or too large). control is not set to the correct referring to “Controls”.
position.

The sound quality is bad. * The speakers wire are * Connect them properly checking
(The sound is distorted.) connected with wrong Hd / O the O / O of the terminals and
polarity. wires well.
+ A speaker wire is pinched by a * Connect the speaker wire again
screw in the car body. so that it is not pinched by
anything.
* The switches may be set e Set switches properly by
improperly. referring to *System examples”.

Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.

Audio Section ........................---:-* A OA KAC-848 KAC-748


Max Power Output (4 (2)
4 Channel MOJO ccicccooooociconoroscionoosacnnncananononecronancononzonanancnnonos 100Wx4 70Wx4 .
3 Channel MOdO.....cicociiosciónomoraciónnrcióniocoocanaaanso 100 Wx2+300Wx1 70Wx2+ 200 Wx1
2 Channel MOdO eccccccionocorrnocontccinnacnccnnoraroronoccaconnonornccnanroneccas 300Wx2 200Wx2
Rated Power Output (4 ()
4 Channel Mode (20 Hz - 20 kHz, less than 0.08 % THD).....50Wx4 35 Wxa4á
1
3 Channel Mode (1 kHz, 0.08 % THD) + (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD)
A PPÉAUUROEd AN GUR URI TBEOGR Rda W x 2 + 150
Ra ron nen prrnaoranarccnenonesonobbrod da cosó 50 W x 1 35Wx2+100Wx1
2 Channel Mode (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD)...oooococcccoccconcccncccnnr r 150Wx2
rosa» 100Wx2
Rated Power Output (2 ()
4 Channel Mode (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD).....oooonccccccccccconorn nos 75Wx4
nonoano 50Wxa4
Frequency Response (+0, 1 UB) ....o.ooociiocicccnoonoororaccnonos 5 Hz -50kHz 5 Hz - 50 kHz
menear 100d8B
ano canna sones rrnncacan
Signal to Noise RatiO ...cocococorrrocococnnnacencoran 100dB
Sensitivity (MAX) (rated Output) .....oooococornocccccnonancononcaneccnnanancnnonnanos 0.15V 0.15V
(MIN) (rated OUTPUT) .......coccononcoonccnccnoracinnrnnanoronoranrnoncnnnss 40V 40V
IMput IMPedanCe ..oooconcoconociconononononorcnnnnno nano nonanorna 10kQ -10kQ
Low Pass Filter Frequency (12 dB/oct.) (Variable) ............... . 50 - 200 Hz 50-200 Hz
High Pass Filter Frequenc y (12 dB/oct.) (Variable).. ............ .. 50 - 200 Hz 50 - 200 Hz

AA AA KAC-848 KAC-748
144V 7
Operating Voltage (11 - 16 V allowable) ......occoonomorrrorrrnocaraneos 144V
Current Consumption (1 kHz, 10 % THD) .conocoonoonccnonccnccncnararonzonononos 3BA 28A
Dimensions (WxHx D)ooooiicociccononoroncarcarecnananonzazoro 290 x 56 x 280 mm 290 x 56 x 230 mm
(11-7/16x2-3/16x11 in) (11-71162-3/16x9-1/16 in.)
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WéiQhlcconooconococccoconnnnancormacooco rracnnra nnoacaos 4.3 kg (9.4 lb)
areanannnn 3.7 kg (8.1 Ib)
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