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For your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Refer to read through this instruction manual. KAC-X522 STEREO/BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIER 7 page 2-9 INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE STEREO/COMPATIBLE 7 page 10-17 MODE D'... whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood product at www.kenwoodusa.com © B64-3394-00/00 (KV) Model KAC-X522 Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your new power amplifier. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help...
For your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Refer to read through this instruction manual. KAC-X522 STEREO/BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIER 7 page 2-9 INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE STEREO/COMPATIBLE 7 page 10-17 MODE D'... whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood product at www.kenwoodusa.com © B64-3394-00/00 (KV) Model KAC-X522 Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your new power amplifier. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help...
Instruction Manual
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Available Control Units: A Kenwood's LX-Bus supporting Center Unit released in 2004 or later can scratch the surface of the panel and/or cause the indicator letters to peel off. The operations of the amplifier. Use it can cause blown fuses etc. • If a buzzing ... your unit to the battery's negative - If the "E-02" code does not disappear, contact your Kenwood dealer. When the speaker output is running, connect a line noise filter (optional) to each amplifier. terminal. Safety precautions 2 WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • ...
Available Control Units: A Kenwood's LX-Bus supporting Center Unit released in 2004 or later can scratch the surface of the panel and/or cause the indicator letters to peel off. The operations of the amplifier. Use it can cause blown fuses etc. • If a buzzing ... your unit to the battery's negative - If the "E-02" code does not disappear, contact your Kenwood dealer. When the speaker output is running, connect a line noise filter (optional) to each amplifier. terminal. Safety precautions 2 WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • ...
Instruction Manual
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... brake lamps, turn signal lamps and windshield wipers operate normally. Do not mount the unit in a place where the cooling fan and ducts of the amplifier will not come into contact with driving, In a location that gets wet, In a dusty location, In a place that gets hot, In a ... possible according to applications, read the instruction manual well to prevent short circuits. 2. Connect the input and output wires of the units. 4. Install the amplifier in a place where people, resins, and other damage. • Do not install near the dashboard, rear tray, or air bag safety parts. •...
... brake lamps, turn signal lamps and windshield wipers operate normally. Do not mount the unit in a place where the cooling fan and ducts of the amplifier will not come into contact with driving, In a location that gets wet, In a dusty location, In a place that gets hot, In a ... possible according to applications, read the instruction manual well to prevent short circuits. 2. Connect the input and output wires of the units. 4. Install the amplifier in a place where people, resins, and other damage. • Do not install near the dashboard, rear tray, or air bag safety parts. •...
Instruction Manual
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... speaker Left speaker ■ Bridged Connections Battery Ground wire* Speaker (Bridged) ■ LX-Bus connection CENTER UNIT To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory Power control wire Control cable (option) 30 30 Master amplifier Extension wire* 456 23 23 78 "0" 456 ID NUMBER 78 S-video cable* RCA cable* Set the ID number...
... speaker Left speaker ■ Bridged Connections Battery Ground wire* Speaker (Bridged) ■ LX-Bus connection CENTER UNIT To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory Power control wire Control cable (option) 30 30 Master amplifier Extension wire* 456 23 23 78 "0" 456 ID NUMBER 78 S-video cable* RCA cable* Set the ID number...
Instruction Manual
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...quality of the audible frequencies can be improved. ( OPERATION switch This switch is used to select the operation mode of the amplifier. • STEREO position: The amplifier can be connected should have set with the "HPF FREQUENCY" control. • OFF position: The entire bandwidth is automatically ...-Pass Filter) position: The filter outputs the band of 4Ω or greater. Assign ID Number "0" to the pre-output level of the amplifier. The speaker output is output without filtering. • LPF (Low-Pass Filter) position: The filter outputs the band of lower frequencies than...
...quality of the audible frequencies can be improved. ( OPERATION switch This switch is used to select the operation mode of the amplifier. • STEREO position: The amplifier can be connected should have set with the "HPF FREQUENCY" control. • OFF position: The entire bandwidth is automatically ...-Pass Filter) position: The filter outputs the band of 4Ω or greater. Assign ID Number "0" to the pre-output level of the amplifier. The speaker output is output without filtering. • LPF (Low-Pass Filter) position: The filter outputs the band of lower frequencies than...
Instruction Manual
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...CELS (Centigrade) 0 - 7 Adjustment Item For the operation method refer to its default Press the [3] button for at least 2 seconds. To call the Amplifier Control's values, hold down the [2] button 3 or more seconds during ID number display ("AMP"). Select the "DEFA" display. 3 Resets the value to ...second. The indicator flashes in 3 steps: "FAST", "SLOW" or "OFF". 3 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for the Display mode. Amplifier Control System FAN VOLT TEMP CURR Indicator MENU 2 / 3 Display mode You can set values are switched as follows: 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [...
...CELS (Centigrade) 0 - 7 Adjustment Item For the operation method refer to its default Press the [3] button for at least 2 seconds. To call the Amplifier Control's values, hold down the [2] button 3 or more seconds during ID number display ("AMP"). Select the "DEFA" display. 3 Resets the value to ...second. The indicator flashes in 3 steps: "FAST", "SLOW" or "OFF". 3 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for the Display mode. Amplifier Control System FAN VOLT TEMP CURR Indicator MENU 2 / 3 Display mode You can set values are switched as follows: 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [...
Instruction Manual
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...Range "VOLT"/"CURR"/"TEMP"/"FAN" Adjustment Item The amp state is generated to the speaker's output. "FAN" Indicates the rotation speed of the amplifier is displayed and you use the Amp Control in 3 steps: "FAST", "SLOW" or "OFF". "CURR" Indicates the current consumption (A). Control...current voltage is displayed. English 7 Display Informations "AMP × E-01"/"AMP × COND E-01" When the inside of Amp to the Kenwood's dealership. "AMP × E-03"/"AMP × COND E-03" When the speaker cord is overheating. If the error message continues, consult to...
...Range "VOLT"/"CURR"/"TEMP"/"FAN" Adjustment Item The amp state is generated to the speaker's output. "FAN" Indicates the rotation speed of the amplifier is displayed and you use the Amp Control in 3 steps: "FAST", "SLOW" or "OFF". "CURR" Indicates the current consumption (A). Control...current voltage is displayed. English 7 Display Informations "AMP × E-01"/"AMP × COND E-01" When the inside of Amp to the Kenwood's dealership. "AMP × E-03"/"AMP × COND E-03" When the speaker cord is overheating. If the error message continues, consult to...
Instruction Manual
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...not set value cannot be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Input (or output) cables are connected with the Amplifier Control. Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in the car body. • The switches may be set improperly. •... (Blown fuse.) The output level is too small (or too large). The set to Noise Ratio (Bypass)...82 dBA (W/4 Ω) English 9 The Amplifier Control cannot be activated. • Volume is too high. • The speaker cord is shorted. • The input sensitivity adjusting control is distorted...
...not set value cannot be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Input (or output) cables are connected with the Amplifier Control. Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in the car body. • The switches may be set improperly. •... (Blown fuse.) The output level is too small (or too large). The set to Noise Ratio (Bypass)...82 dBA (W/4 Ω) English 9 The Amplifier Control cannot be activated. • Volume is too high. • The speaker cord is shorted. • The input sensitivity adjusting control is distorted...