KAC-6_5201(M)1En

02.10.10

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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.

Controls

0.5 0.3

PROBLEM

No sound. (No sound from one side.) (Blown fuse.)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Input (or output) cables are disconnected. Protection circuit may be activated. Volume is too high. The speaker cord is shorted.

SOLUTION

Connect the input (or output) cables. Check connections by referring to "Power indicator". Replace the fuse and use lower volume. After check the speaker cord and fixing the cause of the short, replace the fuse. Adjust the control correctly referring to "Controls". 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".

KAC-6201 KAC-5201

KAC-0 !

POWER AMPLIFIER

1.0 MIN MAX INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
25W or greater KAC-6201 Power indicator KAC-5201
The output level is too small (or too large). The sound quality is bad. (The sound is distorted.)
The input sensitivity adjusting control is not set to the correct position. 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.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Operations of the following control and switches are required in accordance with the center unit and speakers connected with this unit.
6 RCA cable ground lead terminal
When using an RCA cable with a ground lead attached, connect the ground lead to this terminal.

2CAUTION

STEREO position
The amplifier can be used as a stereo amplifier.

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.
L+R position (KAC-6201 only)
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.

1 Fuse

25 A 1 : KAC-A 1 : KAC-5201
If you cant find the specified capacity fuse at your store etc., consult your Kenwood dealer.
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.

MONO (Lch) position

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.)

7 FILTER switch

These switches allow filtering of the speaker output signals.

Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice. Audio Section..KAC-6201
Max Power Output....350 W 1 Rated Power Output (4 ) Normal (20 Hz 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)...60 W 2 Bridge (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD)...150 W 1 Rated Power Output (2 ) Normal (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD)...75 W 2 Frequency Response (+0, 1 dB)...10 Hz 45 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio...100 dB Sensitivity (MAX) (rated output)...0.2 V Sensitivity (MIN) (rated output)...5.0 V Input Impedance....10 k Low Pass Filter (12 dB/oct.)...80 Hz High Pass Filter (12 dB/oct.) (KAC-6201 only)..150 Hz

KAC-5201

250 W W W W Hz 50 kHz 100 dB 0.2 V 5.0 V 10 k 80 Hz
2 Battery terminal 3 Ground terminal 4 Power control (REMOTE) terminal 5 SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals Stereo Connections:
When you wish to use the unit as a stereo amplifier, stereo connections are used.

The protection function is activated in the following situations:
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. When a speaker wire 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 internal temperature is high and unit wont operate. 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 - terminal.
HPF (High Pass Filter) position (KAC6201 only)
Only frequencies of 150 Hz or higher are output. (Frequencies below 150 Hz are cut.)
9 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.
LPF (Low Pass Filter) position
Only frequencies of 80 Hz or lower are output. (Frequencies above 80 Hz are cut.) The Lch and Rch will be mixed before output even if the operation switch is set to STEREO.

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 (+) and the RIGHT channel () SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals.)

OFF position

The original sound without filtering is output.
For the pre-output level or the maximum power output, refer to the Specifications in the instruction manual of the center unit.

8 OPERATION switch

This switch allows selection of the amplification method of input signals.
0 LINE IN terminal ! Speaker level input terminals

General...KAC-6201

Operating Voltage (V allowable)...14.4 V Current Consumption (1 kHz, 10% THD)...19 A Dimensions (W H D)[mm]..228 Dimensions (W H D)[inch]...9 2-5/Weight...2.8 kg (6.1 lbs)
14.4 V 16 A 2-5/16 6-5/16 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)

System examples

2-channel system

CENTER UNIT

L R L R

Connection

*Commercially available parts
For safe installation, read "Installation procedure" before starting work.
Left speaker Right speaker

RCA cable connection

CENTER UNIT (Cassette receiver, CD receiver, etc.)
Speaker level input connection
Genuine-accessory car stereo (No line output center unit etc.) Speaker RCA cable* Car fuse box ACC

B64-2562-00/00 (MV)

KAC-6201

FILTER

OFF HPF LPF

OPERATION

L+R STEREO MONO(Lch)

STEREO MONO(Lch)

Subwoofer system

Safety precautions

2WARNING

Wiring

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 a buzzing noise is heard from the speakers when the engine is running, connect a line noise filter (optional) to each of the battery wire. Do not allow the wire to directly contact the edge of the iron plate by using Grommets. Connect the ground wire to a metal part of the car chassis that acts as an electrical ground passing electricity to the batterys negative terminal. Do not turn the power on if the ground wire is not connected. Be sure to install a protective fuse in the power cord near the battery. The protective fuse should be the same capacity as the units fuse capacity or somewhat larger. For the power cord and ground, use a vehicle type (fireproof) power wring cord with a current capacity greater than the units fuse capacity. (Use a power wiring cord with a diameter of 3 mm2 (AWG 12) or greater.) When more than one power amplifier are going to be used, use a power supply wiring wire and protective fuse of greater current-handling capacity than the total maximum current drawn by each amplifier.

Installation procedure

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 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 - terminal of the battery.

Accessories

Part name Terminal cover (Power terminal) Self-tapping screws (mm) External View Number of Items 1 4
Left speaker Right speaker Subwoofer

Battery

S K A PEEFT L ER

PU IN L IGHT R

Power control wire*

Installation

Since the power amplifier has no parts which require operation, it can be installed at a position away from the drivers seat without any hindrances. As generally accepted positions for its installation, places such as inside the trunk, etc. can be considered.

1-channel system

Speaker stereo connection
Speaker bridge connection

Lead terminal*

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

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. The impedance of the speakers that are going to be connected should be 2 or greater (for stereo connections), or 4 or greater (for bridged connections). 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. 4 4
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 cables or connectors are touching the car body. Do not remove caps from unconnected cables 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.

HT RIG

Speaker level input terminals (!)
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 malfunction or damage. 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. 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.

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.
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. Self-tapping screw (mm)

Tri-mode

High pass
Left speaker Crossover Frequency Subwoofer (L + R) 0 dB -3 dB

Right speaker

Subwoofer

Power wire connection

Frequency C= (F) = = 331.25 F fc x R 120Hz x x R 159 x 4 L= (mH) = = 5.3 mH fc 120Hz 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.
Lead terminal* Terminal cover

Power terminal (234)

Connect to their respective terminals the 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.

Principle 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 frequencies. (Low pass) Capacitor (C): Passes high frequencies and blocks low frequencies. (High pass) Example: When it is required to set a crossover frequency of 120 Hz using speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms. fc=Cut of Frequency (Hz) R=Speaker Impedance ()
Power control wire* Battery wire* Ground wire*

Protective Fuse*

Installation board, etc. (thickness : 15 mm or more)

, , ,

+/- +/-

KAC-5201 9

0.5 1.0
MIN MAX INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)

89 0 !

MONOLch -

A 1 : KAC-A 1 : KAC-5201

, KENWOOD

7 FILTER

. KAC-6201
... 350 W 20 Hz - 20 kHz 0.08% THD .. 60 W kHz 0.8% THD.. 150 W 1 kHz 0.8% THD.. 75 W 2 +0 -1 dB... 10 Hz ~ 45 kHz .... 100 dB... 0.2 V... 5.0 V .... 10 k 12 dB/oct... 80 Hz 12 dB/oct. KAC-6201. 150 Hz

HPF KAC6201

150 Hz 150 Hz

9 INPUT SENSITIVITY

250 W W W W Hz ~ 50 kHz 100 dB 0.2 V 5.0 V 10 k 80 Hz

4 REMOTE 5 :

80 Hz 80 Hz STEREO

0 LINE IN !

LEFT + RIGHT - SPEAKER OUTPUT

8 OPERATION

STEREO

L+R KAC-6201

DC CD -

6 RCA

. KAC-6201
11-16 .. 14.4 V 1 kHz 10% THD.. 19 A W H D ... 228 W H D .. 9 2-5/... 2.8 kg (6.1 lbs)

OFF LPF

2 3mm2AWG12 KENWOOD 2 12V

- 3mm2AWG12

1. - 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. - 2 2

2

ER K EA T SP LEF

T PU IN L IGHT VE R

L R L R L R

2 4 4 4

15 mm

( 4 x 16 mm)

. 6dB/ oct. (L): (C): 4 120 Hz fc= (Hz) R= ()

2 4 4 CL

(234)

KENWOOD KENWOOD

40 RCA ACC

0 dB -3 dB (L+R)

(F) = = 331.25 (F) fc x R 120Hz x x R 159 x 4 L= (mH) = = 5.3 (mH) fc 120Hz