Kenwood KAC-715 User Manual

MONO POWER AMPLIFIER
KAC-715
KENWOOD
KENWOOD CORPOF?ATlON
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
©PRINTED IN JAPAN B64-0556'10 (K)(MC)
96/12 11 10 9876543
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
mono 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-715
Serial number_
Safety precautions
I A WARNING I
Take the following precautions
to prevent fire and avoid
personal injury:
• When extending the power
supply cable, memory backup
cable, or ground cable, use
3mm^ (AWG12) 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.
I A CAUTION I
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.
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates and
uses radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifications other
than those expressly approved
in the instruction manual may
cause interference with radio
and television reception.
Unauthorized changes may lead
to the user's loss of the
authority to operate this
equipment.

Kenwood KAC-715 Specifications

General

Channels	2
Signal to noise ratio	100dB
THD at RMS Power	0.08%
Speaker level inputs	Yes
Low-Pass Crossover Freq	50 Hz - 200 Hz
Crossover	Variable Low-Pass
Weight	5.5 lbs
Input Sensitivity	0.2V - 5V
Bass Boost	0-12dB

Summary

Safety precautions

WARNING

Precautions to prevent fire and avoid personal injury.

CAUTION

Precautions to keep the unit in proper working order.

Cleaning the unit

Instructions for cleaning the unit safely.

FCC WARNING

Warning regarding radio frequency energy and modifications.

Installation procedure

CAUTION

Precautions during installation to prevent short circuits and damage.

Troubleshooting guide

Accessories

Controls

Input sensitivity control

Adjusting input sensitivity based on center unit or car stereo output.

Low pass filter frequency control

Adjusting the frequency band output from the unit.

Bass emphasis switch

Switch to emphasize the output from this unit.

Speaker selector switch

Setting switch according to speaker impedance connected.

Installation

Installation location

Guidance on selecting a suitable location for unit installation.