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KAC-718
© B64-1357-00 (EM)
MONO POWER AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL


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Safety precautions
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
· When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 3mm2
(AWG12) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
· To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
· If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power 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.
To prevent damage to the machine, take the
following precautions:
· Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC
power supply with a negative ground
connection.
· Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
· Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
· When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
· To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
· If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
· If the unit does not seem to be working
right, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Cleaning the unit
If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power
and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or
soft cloth.
Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a
cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as
paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch the
surface of the panel and/or cause the indicator
letters to peel off.
Accessories
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Part name
Number
of Items
External
View
Round terminal
(Large)
1
Round terminal
(Medium)
2
Round terminal
(Small)
1
Terminal cover
(Power terminal)
1
Self-tapping screws
(ø4
× 16 mm)
4


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Installation procedure
Installation
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.
· Do not install the unit under the carpet. Otherwise heat build-up occurs and the 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. 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.
· 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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Installation board, etc.
(thickness : 15 mm or more)
Self-tapping screw
(ø4
× 16 mm)
1. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative - 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 cables.
5. Connect the power cable, power control cable and grounding cable following this order.
6. Install the unit in the car.
7. Connect the negative - terminal of the battery.
· Be sure to turn the power off before changing the setting of any switch.
· If the fuse blows, check cables for shorts, then replace the fuse with one of the same rating.
· Check that no unconnected cables or connectors are touching the car body. Do not remove
caps from unconnected cables or connectors to prevent short circuits.
· Connect the speaker cables to appropriate speaker connectors separately. Sharing the negative
cable of the speaker or grounding speaker cables 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.
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Controls
Operations of the following control and switches are required in accordance with the center
unit and speakers connected with this unit.
GND
LINE IN
MAX
30
200
0.3
0.5 50
170
120
1.0
90
MIN
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
BASS
ENPHASIS
POWER IN
GND
FUSE(25A)
BATT
P.CON(REMOTE)
OFF
ON
LEFT
LOWPASS FILTER
FREQUENCY(Hz)
L
R
RIGHT
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT
25
MONO POWER AMPLIFIER
MONO
SPEAKER OUTPUT
!
2
14
7 8 9
0
5
6
3
1
RCA cable ground lead terminal
2
LINE IN terminal
3
INPUT SENSITIVITY control
Set this control according to the pre-output level of the center unit
connected with this unit, or to the maximum power output of the genuine-
accessory car stereo.
Use the diagram on the right as a guide.
For the pre-output level or the maximum power output, refer to the
"Specifications" in the instruction manual of the center unit.
4
LOW PASS FILTER FREQUENCY control
This control adiusts the frequency band output from this unit.
5
BASS EMPHASIS switch
This switch allows to emphasize the output from this unit.
6
Speaker level input terminals
7
Battery terminal
8
Ground terminal
9
Power control (REMOTE) terminal
0
FUSE (25 A
× 1)
!
Speaker output terminals
NOTE
0.3
0.2
0.5
1
2
3
4
5 (V)
(W)
25
15
10


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Protection function
This unit is equipped with a protection function for protecting this unit and your speakers
from various accidents or problems that can occur.
When the protection function is triggered, the Power indicator goes off and the amplifier
stops operating.
s 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 protection function
may be activated. Check whether there is any indication of trouble.
s The protection function activates in the following situations:
· When a speaker cable 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 temperature of internal parts exceeds 120°C (248°F).
· When a ground cable 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 - terminal.
MONO POWER AMPLIFIER
MONO
SPEAKER OUTPUT
Power indicator
Connection
s Speakers cable connection
MONO POWER AMPLIFIER
MONO
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MONO
SPEAKER
O
UTPU
T
Lead terminal
(Commercially available parts)
Subwoofer
s Speaker Selection
· The rated input power of the speakers that are going to be connected should be greater than
the maximum output power (in Watts) of the amplifier. Use of speakers having input power
ratings that are less than the output power of the amplifier will cause smoke to be emitted as
well as damage.
· Use speakers that have an impedance of 2
or greater. When more than one set of speakers
are going to be used, calculate the combined impedance of the speakers and then connect
suitable speakers to the amplifier.
240W
(4
)
4
240W
(4
)
240W
(4
)
240W
(4
)
8
2
120W
(4
)
240W
(4
)
240W
(4
)
120W
(4
)
(120W/8
)
(420W/2
)
Maximum output of
the amplifier
Combined
impedance
Rated input power and
impedance of the speakers