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		 STEREO/BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIER   
					KAC-7252   
					KAC-7202   
					INSTRUCTION MANUAL   
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				Installation   
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					Accessories   
					Part name   
					External View Number of Items   
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					Self-tapping screws   
					(ø5 × 18 mm)   
					4 
					Terminal cover (Power terminal)   
					Speaker level input cable   
					Hexagon Wrench   
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					1 
					1 
					KAC-7252 only   
					Part name   
					External View Number of Items   
					Remote cable   
					1 
					Remote controller   
					1 
					Mounting bracket   
					1 
					2 
					Self-tapping screws   
					(ø2.6 × 12 mm)   
					NOTE   
					• The rear side cover is fixed and cannot be   
					removed.   
					Installation procedure   
					Since there are large variety of settings and connections possible according to   
					applications, read the instruction manual well to select the proper setting and   
					connection.   
					Front side cover   
					Hexagon socket   
					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 wires of the units.   
					4.Connect the speaker wires.   
					head cap screw   
					(M4 × 8 mm)   
					Hexagon Wrench   
					5.Connect the power wire, power control wire and grounding wire following this   
					order.   
					6.Install the installation fittings in the unit.   
					7.Attach the unit.   
					8.Install the remote controller. (KAC-7252 only)   
					9.Connect the negative - terminal of the battery.   
					2CAUTION   
					• Do not install in the below locations;   
					(Unstable location, In a location that interferes with driving, In a location   
					that gets wet, In a dusty location, In a place that gets hot, In a place that   
					gets direct sunlight, In a location that gets hit by hot air)   
					• 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.   
					• This unit has cooling fan to decrease the internal temperature. Do not   
					mount the unit in a place where the cooling fan and ducts of the unit are   
					blocked. Blocking these openings will inhibit the cooling of the internal   
					temperature and result in malfunction.   
					• 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.   
					Cooling fan   
					Self-tapping screw   
					(ø5 × 18 mm)   
					Installation board, etc.   
					(thickness : 15 mm or more)   
					■ Remote controller (KAC-7252 only)   
					Mounting bracket   
					Remote controller   
					Self-tapping screw   
					(ø2.6 × 12 mm)   
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				Connection   
					2WARNING   
					■ RCA cable or Speaker level input connection   
					To prevent fire caused by a short in the wiring,   
					connect a fusible link or breaker nearby the   
					battery’s positive terminal.   
					• RCA cable Connections   
					Power control wire   
					2CAUTION   
					CENTER UNIT   
					(CD receiver, etc.)   
					RCA cable*   
					• If sound is not output normally, immediately   
					turn power off and check connections.   
					• Be sure to turn the power off before changing   
					the setting of any switch.   
					• If 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.   
					RCA cable ground terminal   
					Left input   
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					• 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.   
					Right input   
					• Speaker level input Connections   
					Car fuse box   
					Cable Color of the connector   
					NOTE   
					Genuine-accessory car   
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					White   
					stereo (No line output   
					center unit etc.)   
					Left   
					• Do not connect cables and leads to both RCA   
					cable input jacks and the speaker level input   
					terminals simultaneously, for this may cause   
					malfunction or damage.   
					White/Black   
					Gray   
					Gray/Black   
					ACC   
					Right   
					Battery   
					* Commercially available parts   
					■ Power wire and Speaker wire connection   
					Power control wire   
					Lead terminal*   
					Terminal cover   
					Right speaker   
					Left speaker   
					Battery wire*   
					Protective Fuse*   
					■ Bridged Connections   
					Speaker (Bridged)   
					Battery   
					Ground wire*   
					■ Remote cable connection (KAC-7252 only)   
					2CAUTION   
					• Before connecting the remote controller   
					cables, always set the Bass boost level control   
					to "0dB".   
					Remote cable   
					Remote controller   
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				Controls   
					Remote controller   
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					^ OPERATION switch   
					NOTE   
					• Do not connect cables and leads to both RCA   
					cable input jacks and the speaker level input   
					terminals simultaneously, for this may cause   
					malfunction or damage.   
					This switch is used to select the operation mode   
					of the amplifier.   
					The control panel locates under the front side   
					cover. Remove the cover to access to its controls   
					for adjustment. (See page 3)   
					• STEREO position:   
					The amplifier can be used as a stereo amplifier.   
					• 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.   
					• MONO (Lch) position:   
					1 Fuse (40 A ×1)   
					Amplifies the signal input from the left side   
					only. Set to this position and make bridged   
					connections to use as a high-power monaural   
					amplifier. (The input right signal is not output.)   
					NOTE   
					If you can’t find the specified capacity fuse at your   
					store etc., consult your Kenwood dealer.   
					2 Battery terminal   
					3 Ground terminal   
					& 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.   
					8 RCA cable ground lead terminal   
					When using an RCA cable with a ground lead   
					attached, connect the ground lead to this   
					terminal.   
					4 Power control terminal   
					Controls the unit ON/OFF.   
					NOTE   
					9 LINE IN terminal   
					Use the diagram on the right as a guide.   
					Controls the unit power. Be sure to connect it   
					with all the systems.   
					0 LINE OUT terminal   
					The signal that’s input from the line input   
					terminal is output.   
					NOTE   
					For the pre-output level or the maximum power   
					output, refer to the <Specifications> in the   
					instruction manual of the center unit.   
					5 Speaker output terminals   
					! Power indicator   
					• Stereo Connections:   
					When the power is turned on, the Power   
					indicator lights.   
					When you wish to use the unit as a stereo   
					amplifier, stereo connections are used.   
					The speakers to be connected should have an   
					impedance of 2Ω or greater. When multiple   
					speakers are to be connected, ensure that the   
					combined impedance is 2Ω or greater for each   
					channel.   
					* BOOST LEVEL (Bass boost level) control   
					(KAC-7252 only)   
					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. (See page 2)   
					Sets the level by which the low frequency range   
					should be boosted.   
					( FREQUENCY (Bass boost frequency)   
					control (KAC-7252 only)   
					@ BASS BOOST LEVEL control (KAC-7202   
					only)   
					Sets the center frequency around which the low   
					frequency range should be boosted.   
					• Bridged Connections:   
					When you wish to use the unit as a high-output   
					monaural amplifier, bridged connections are   
					used. (Make connections to the LEFT channel   
					9 and the RIGHT channel · SPEAKER OUTPUT   
					terminals.)   
					Sets the low frequency level to be compensated.   
					# LPF FREQUENCY control   
					Sets the cutoff frequency when the "FILTER"   
					switch is set to "LPF".   
					$ HPF FREQUENCY control   
					Sets the cutoff frequency when the "FILTER"   
					switch is set to "HPF".   
					The speakers to be connected should have an   
					impedance of 4Ω or greater. When multiple   
					speakers are to be connected, ensure that the   
					combined impedance is 4Ω or greater.   
					% FILTER switch   
					This switch allows to apply high-pass or low-pass   
					filtering to the speaker outputs.   
					2CAUTION   
					The rated input of the speakers should be no   
					less than the maximum output of the amplifier.   
					Otherwise malfunction may result.   
					• HPF (High-Pass Filter) position:   
					The filter outputs the band of higher   
					frequencies than the frequency set with the   
					"HPF FREQUENCY" control.   
					• OFF position:   
					The entire bandwidth is output without   
					filtering.   
					• LPF (Low-Pass Filter) position:   
					The filter outputs the band of lower frequencies   
					than the frequency set with the "LPF   
					FREQUENCY" control.   
					The speaker output is automatically switched to   
					monaural (L+R).   
					6 REMOTE terminal (KAC-7252 only)   
					Connects the Remote cable.   
					NOTE   
					Use the Remote cable of the accessory.   
					7 Speaker level input terminals   
					NOTE   
					• The genuine-accessory car stereo shall have a   
					maximum power output of no more than 40 W.   
					• Do not connect the speaker output leads from   
					a power amplifier (Optional) to the speaker level   
					input terminals of this unit, for this may cause   
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				System examples   
					■ 2-channel system   
					■ High-power 2-channel subwoofer system   
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					■ Tri-mode   
					Principle of Tri-mode   
					Method of frequency band division using a coil and capacitor…in case of 6dB/oct. slope.   
					Subwoofer   
					(L + R) (Bridged)   
					(High pass)   
					Coil (L):   
					Crossover Frequency   
					Passes low frequencies and blocks high   
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					Capacitor (C):   
					Passes high frequencies and blocks low   
					frequencies. (High pass)   
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					fc=Cut of Frequency (Hz)   
					R=Speaker Impedance (Ω)   
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					(mH)   
					C=   
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					fc × R   
					Example:   
					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 to the   
					results calculated from the formula above. The capacitor rating should be as close as   
					possible to 331.25 (µF) and the coil rating should be as close as possible to 5.3 (mH).   
					2CAUTION   
					• 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   
					What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following   
					table for possible problems.   
					PROBLEM   
					POSSIBLE CAUSE   
					SOLUTION   
					No sound.   
					• Input (or output) cables are disconnected.   
					• Protection circuit may be activated.   
					• Volume is too high.   
					• Connect the input (or output) cables.   
					• Check connections by referring to <Protection function>.   
					• Replace the fuse and use lower volume.   
					• After check the speaker cord and fixing the cause of the short,   
					replace the fuse.   
					(No sound from one side.)   
					(Blown fuse.)   
					• The speaker cord is shorted.   
					The output level is too small • The input sensitivity adjusting control is not set to the correct • Adjust the control correctly referring to <Controls>.   
					(or too large).   
					position.   
					The sound quality is bad.   
					(The sound is distorted.)   
					• The speakers wire are connected with wrong + /-polarity.   
					• A speaker wire is pinched by a screw in the car body.   
					• The switches may be set improperly.   
					• Connect them properly checking the + / - of the terminals   
					and wires well.   
					• Connect the speaker wire again so that it is not pinched by   
					anything.   
					• Set switches properly by referring to <System examples>.   
					• Connect the Remote Cable securely and correctly.   
					• Adjust the "BOOST LEVEL".   
					The Remote Controller does • The Remote Cable is disconnected.   
					not function.   
					• The "BOOST LEVEL" is set to "0dB".   
					Specifications   
					Specifications subject to change without notice.   
					Audio Section........................................................................................................................KAC-7252 KAC-7202   
					Max Power Output......................................................................................................................................................................................1000 W 920 W   
					Rated Power Output (+B = 14.4 V)   
					Normal (4 Ω) (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)..............................................................................................................170 W × 2 150 W × 2   
					Normal (4 Ω) (DIN : 45324 , +B = 14.4V).....................................................................................................................170 W × 2 150 W × 2   
					Normal (2 Ω) (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD).....................................................................................................................................250 W × 2 230 W × 2   
					Bridged (4 Ω) (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD)....................................................................................................................................500 W × 1 460 W × 1   
					Sensitivity (rated output) (MAX.) ..............................................................................................................................................................0.2 V 0.2 V   
					Sensitivity (rated output) (MIN.) ...............................................................................................................................................................5.0 V 5.0 V   
					Input Impedance ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 kΩ 10 kΩ   
					Frequency Response (+0, –3 dB)...........................................................................................................................................5 Hz – 50 kHz 5 Hz – 50 kHz   
					Signal to Noise Ratio................................................................................................................................................................................≤100 dB ≤100 dB   
					Low Pass Filter Frequency (24 dB/oct.) .............................................................................................................50 – 200 Hz (variable) 50 – 200 Hz (variable)   
					High Pass Filter Frequency (12 dB/oct.)............................................................................................................50 – 200 Hz (variable) 50 – 200 Hz (variable)   
					Bass Boost Circuit............................................................................................................................................................0 – +18 dB (variable) 0 – +18 dB (variable)   
					Bass Boost Frequency.................................................................................................................................................40 – 100 Hz (variable) 40 Hz   
					General ..................................................................................................................................KAC-7252 KAC-7202   
					Operating Voltage ........................................................................................................................................... 14.4 V (11 – 16 V allowable) 14.4 V (11 – 16 V allowable)   
					Current Consumption .....................................................................................................................................................................................40 A 40 A   
					Installation Size (W × H × D) ..................................................................................................................................... 380 × 61 × 286 mm 380 × 61 × 286 mm   
					Weight ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................5.8 kg 5.7 kg   
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