Kenwood KAC-7202 User Manual

KAC-7252
KAC-7202
STEREO/BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIER 7 page 2-7
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE STEREO/COMPATIBLE 7 page 8-13
MODE D’EMPLOI
ESTÉRO/AMPLIFICADOR DE POTENCIA CONECTABLE 7 página 14-19
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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Model KAC-7252/KAC-7202
Serial number
1.KAC-7252KE.indb11.KAC-7252KE.indb1 04.11.309:51:00AM04.11.309:51:00AM

Kenwood KAC-7202 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	2
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	100 dB
THD at RMS Output	0.08%
Speaker Level Inputs	Yes
Preamp Outputs	Yes
Built-in Crossover	LP/HP
Input Sensitivity	0.2V - 5V

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Warnings

Precautions to prevent injury, fire, and damage to the unit.

FCC Compliance

Warning regarding radio frequency energy and unauthorized modifications.

Unit Care and Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the front panel and warnings about cleaning materials.

Operation Precautions

Notes on preventing battery depletion and understanding protection functions.

Wiring and Speaker Setup

Guidelines for proper wiring and selecting appropriate speakers.

Installation

Accessories

List of accessories included for the installation process.

Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing the amplifier.

Installation Cautions

Important warnings regarding installation locations and methods.

Connection

RCA and Speaker Level Inputs

Guidance on connecting RCA cables or speaker level inputs.

Power and Speaker Wire Connections

Instructions for connecting power supply and speaker wiring.

Remote Cable Connection

Specifics on connecting the remote control cable for KAC-7252.

Connection Cautions

Precautions before connecting the remote controller and setting bass boost.

Controls

Front Panel Controls Overview

Description of controls accessible under the front side cover.

Power and Ground Connections

Details on fuse, battery, ground, and power control terminals.

Speaker and Input Terminals

Explanation of speaker output, remote, and input terminals.

Filter and Operation Settings

Instructions for using filter switches and selecting operation modes.

Level and Sensitivity Adjustments

How to adjust input sensitivity and bass boost levels.

System Examples

2-Channel System

Diagram illustrating a standard 2-channel amplifier setup.

High-Power 2-Channel Subwoofer System

Example setup for a powerful 2-channel subwoofer configuration.

2-Channel + Subwoofer System

Diagram for a 2-channel setup including a subwoofer.

Tri-Mode System and Principle

Examples and principles for tri-mode operation and frequency division.

Crossover Frequency Calculation

Explanation and example for calculating crossover frequencies.

Bridging and Component Cautions

Important warnings regarding bridge connections and component selection.

Troubleshooting Guide

No Sound or Distortion Issues

Resolving problems related to no sound, one-sided sound, or distortion.

Output Level Problems

Troubleshooting steps for incorrect sound output levels.

Remote Controller Malfunction

Solutions for when the remote controller does not function.

Specifications

Audio Section Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the audio performance.

General Specifications

Overall specifications including operating voltage, current, and dimensions.

CEA-2006 Compliance

Information on the amplifier's compliance with the CEA-2006 standard.