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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 • Connect the input (or output)
(No sound from one side.) disconnected. cables.
(Blown fuse.)
• Protection circuit may be
activated.
• Volume is too high.
• Check connections by referring
to "Power indicator".
• Replace the fuse and use lower
volume.
KAC-849
• The speaker cord is shorted. • After check the speaker cord and
fixing the cause of the short,
replace the fuse.
KAC-749S
The output level is too The input sensitivity adjusting Adjust the control correctly 4-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
small (or too large). control is not set to the correct referring to "Controls".
position. INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The sound quality is bad. • The speakers wire are • Connect them properly checking
(The sound is distorted.) connected with wrong + / - the + / - of the terminals and
polarity. wires well.
• A speaker wire is pinched by a • Connect the speaker wire again
screw in the car body. so that it is not pinched by
anything.
• The switches may be set • Set switches properly by
improperly. referring to "System examples".
Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Audio Section .....................................................................KAC-849 KAC-749S
Max Power Output (4 ½)
4 Channel Mode ...................................................................100 W ´ 4 80 W ´ 4
3 Channel Mode...............................................100 W ´ 2 + 300 W ´ 1 80 W ´ 2 + 250 W ´ 1
2 Channel Mode ...................................................................300 W ´ 2 250 W ´ 2
Rated Power Output (4 ½)
4 Channel Mode (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, less than 0.08 % THD).....50 W ´ 4 40 W ´ 4
4 Channel Mode (DIN45324, +B=14.4V) ................................50 W ´ 4 40 W ´ 4
3 Channel Mode (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) + (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD)
...........................................................................50 W ´ 2 + 150 W ´ 1 40 W ´ 2 + 120 W ´ 1
2 Channel Mode (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD)....................................150 W ´ 2 120 W ´ 2
Rated Power Output (2 ½)
4 Channel Mode (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD)......................................75 W ´ 4 60 W ´ 4
Frequency Response (+0, –3 dB) ......................................5 Hz ~ 50 kHz 5 Hz ~ 50 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio ....................................................................100 dB 100 dB Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Sensitivity (MAX) (rated output).......................................................0.2 V 0.2 V
Sensitivity (MIN) (rated output)........................................................5.0 V 5.0 V Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help
Input Impedance ............................................................................10 k½ 10 k½ you obtain the best performance from your new power amplifier.
Low Pass Filter Frequency (12 dB/oct.) (Variable) ................50 ~ 200 Hz 50 ~ 200 Hz For your records
High Pass Filter Frequency (12 dB/oct.) (Variable)................50 ~ 200 Hz 50 ~ 200 Hz Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces
Bass Boost Circuit (90 Hz) ................................................................6 dB 6 dB designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.
General..................................................................................KAC-849 KAC-749S Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your
Operating Voltage (11 ~ 16 V allowable) .......................................14.4 V 14.4 V KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
Current Consumption (1 kHz, 10 % THD) ........................................31 A 26 A Model KAC-849/749S Serial number
Dimensions (W ´ H ´ D) ...........................................261 ´ 57 ´ 256 mm 261 ´ 57 ´ 256 mm
......................................................................(10-1/4´2-1/4´10-1/16 in.) (10-1/4´2-1/4´10-1/16 in.) © PRINTED IN USA B64-1969-00 (KM/EM)
Weight................................................................................3.5 kg (7.7 lb) 3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
6
POWER IN BRIDGED A.CH
FILTER
B.CH
OPERATION LINE IN LINE OUT 1 40
0.5 25
SPEAKER BASS BOOST(B.CH) A.CH B.CH INPUT SELECTOR A B A + B
OFF OFF
FUSE(40A) BATT. GND P.CON OUTPUT
LEFT RIGHT OFF ON HPF LPF HPF LPF STEREO MONO(Lch) STEREO MONO(Lch) A B A
A
1 1
100
80
150 100 100
80
150 100 L
2 15
2 0.5 2 0.5
80 80
GND
3
40
B
3
4 0.3
3
4 0.3
50 LPF 200
150
50 LPF 200
150 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT
10
POWER AMPLIFIER
(MIN)5 0.2(MAX)
A.CH
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
(MIN)5 0.2(MAX)
B.CH
50 HPF 200
A.CH
50 HPF 200
B.CH
R
A
B
4 0.3 (W) 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
FILTER FREQUENCY(Hz) L R 4/3/2 CHANNEL
AMPLIFIER
KAC-849 MAXIMUM POWER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
MAXIMUM POWER
FILTER OPERATION
BASS BOOST(B.CH) A.CH B.CH A.CH B.CH INPUT SELECTOR
OFF OFF
OFF ON HPF LPF HPF LPF STEREO MONO(Lch) STEREO MONO(Lch) A B A
This is a 4 channel amplifier including 2 stereo adjusted independently regardless of the position # FILTER switch Amplifies only signal input amplifier A with both
amplifiers in a body. One amplifier is referred to as of the input selector switch. This switch allows to apply high-pass or low-pass amplifiers A and B.
amplifier A and the other is amplifier B. This unit is Use the diagram on the right as a guide. filtering to the speaker outputs.
compatible with a large variety of systems by
combining the switches and functions described
NOTE • HPF (High-Pass Filter) position: Power indicator
For the pre-output level or the maximum power The filter outputs the band of higher frequencies
in the following. than the frequency set with the FILTER When the power is turned on, the Power indicator
output, refer to the “Specifications” in the
1 Fuse instruction manual of the center unit. FREQUENCY control. lights.
40 A ´ 1 : KAC-849 • OFF position: If the Power indicator does not light when the power
30 A ´ 1 : KAC-749S 7 FILTER FREQUENCY control is turned on, the protection function may be
When the FILTER switch is set to the HPF (High- The entire bandwidth is output without filtering.
activated. Check whether there is any indication of
NOTE Pass Filter) or LPF (Low-Pass Filter) position, the • LPF (Low-Pass Filter) position: trouble.
If you can’t find the specified capacity fuse at your threshold frequency can be adjusted with this The filter outputs the band of lower frequencies
store etc., consult your Kenwood dealer. control. than the frequency set with the FILTER ■ The protection function is activated
FREQUENCY control. in the following situations:
2 Battery terminal 8 RCA cable ground lead terminal This unit is equipped with a protection function for
When using an RCA cable with a ground lead The speaker output is automatically turned
3 Ground terminal monaural (L+R). protecting this unit and your speakers from various
attached, connect the ground lead to this terminal. accidents or problems that can occur.
4 Power control terminal 2CAUTION $ OPERATION switch When the protection function is triggered, the
5 Amplifier A/B SPEAKER OUTPUT The amplification methods of the signals input to Power indicator goes off and the amplifier stops
Do not use this terminal for power source
terminals amplifiers A and B can be selected independently operating.
grounding. This unit will be damaged if the power
• Stereo Connections: according to the setting of this switch. • When a speaker wire may be short-circuited.
source grounding wire is connected to this
When you wish to use the unit as a stereo terminal. • STEREO position: • When a speaker output contacts ground.
amplifier, stereo connections are used. The amplifier can be used as a stereo amplifier. • When the unit malfunctions and a DC signal is
9 Amplifier A/B LINE IN terminals sent to the speaker output.
• Bridged Connections: • MONO (Lch) position:
When you wish to use the unit as a high-output 0 LINE OUT terminal • When the internal temperature is high and unit
Amplifies the signal input from the left side only.
monaural amplifier, bridged connections are These jacks output respectively the signals input to won’t operate.
Set to this position and make bridged
used. (Make connections to the LEFT channel (+) amplifiers A and B. They always output the stereo • When a ground wire of the center unit (cassette
connections to use as a high-power monaural
and the RIGHT channel (–) SPEAKER OUTPUT signals regardless of the position of the receiver, CD receiver, etc.) or this unit is not
amplifier. (The input right signal is not output.)
terminals.) OPERATION switch. connected to a metal part serving as an electrical
% INPUT SELECTOR switch ground passing electricity to the battery's
6 INPUT SENSITIVITY control ! Speaker level input terminals This switch selects the input method of the signals negative - terminal.
Set this control according to the pre-output level of @ BASS BOOST switch to be amplified by amplifiers A and B.
the center unit connected with this unit, or to the When the switch is in “ON” position, the bass is • A B position:
maximum power output of the genuine-accessory boosted by 6 dB. Amplifies both of the signals input to amplifiers A
car stereo. The bass boost applies only to the B amplifier. and B.
The sensitivities of amplifiers A and B can be
• A position:
1 1 80 80 1 1 80 80
100 150 100 100 150 100 L 100 150 100 100 150 100 L
OPERATION INPUT SELECTOR 2 0.5 2 0.5
80 80
GND
2 0.5 2 0.5
80 80
GND
$
3 3 3 3
A.CH
STEREO
B.CH
MONO(Lch) STEREO MONO(Lch) A B A
% A
L Left speaker 4
(MIN)5 0.2(MAX)
A.CH
0.3 4
(MIN)5 0.2(MAX)
B.CH
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
0.3
50 HPF 200
A.CH
150
50 LPF 200 50 LPF 200
50 HPF 200
B.CH
150
R
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT
A
B
4 0.3
(MIN)5 0.2(MAX)
A.CH
4
(MIN)5 0.2(MAX)
B.CH
INPUT SENSITIVITY(V)
0.3
50 LPF 200
50 HPF 200
A.CH
150
50 LPF 200
50 HPF 200
B.CH
150
R
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT
A
B
FILTER FREQUENCY(Hz) L R FILTER FREQUENCY(Hz) L R
R Right speaker
L
■ 2ch + woofer B Subwoofer ACC
R
Power control wire* Battery
L A.CH
FILTER
B.CH
CENTER A OFF # OFF BASS BOOST(B.CH)
Car fuse box
R HPF LPF HPF LPF OFF ON
UNIT @
L
B 80 80
R 100
80
150 100 100
80
150 100
FILTER FREQUENCY(Hz)
A L A R A Bridge
FT
BR
IDG
ED
R R LE LE
UNIT
L L
B Right speaker
R B FUSE(40A) BATT.
POWER IN
GND
SPEAKER
P.CON OUTPUT
BRIDGED
LEFT RIGHT
FUSE(40A)
POWER IN
BATT. GND
SPEAKER
P.CON OUTPUT
BRIDGED
LEFT RIGHT
R A A
OPERATION
40
40
INPUT SELECTOR
A.CH $ B.CH % A.CH
FILTER
B.CH
B B
@
BRIDGED BRIDGED
80 80
100 150 100 100 150 100
80 80 A A
150 150 B B
50 LPF 200 50 LPF 200 L R L R
50 HPF 200
A.CH 7
50 HPF 200
B.CH
FILTER FREQUENCY(Hz)
■ Tri-mode B L B R B Bridge
C L
Crossover Frequency
L L 0 dB
CENTER A
■ Power wire connection
R R
UNIT C -3 dB Description of markings in the figure.
High pass
C L L
L L
C FUSE(40A)
POWER IN
BATT. GND
SPEAKER
P.CON OUTPUT
BRIDGED
LEFT RIGHT
A Left
B Subwoofer
Front left
A
R R A L
(L + R)
40
C Frequency B
POWER AMPLIFIER
A R Front right
OPERATION
$
INPUT SELECTOR A.CH
FILTER
B.CH 159000 159000
A.CH B.CH % OFF
HPF LPF
# OFF
HPF LPF
BASS BOOST(B.CH)
OFF ON C= (µF) = = 331.25 µF 2 34 B Right
STEREO MONO(Lch) STEREO MONO(Lch) A B A
@ fc x R 120Hz x 4½ Lead terminal* B L Rear left
159 x R 159 x 4½
L= (mH) = = 5.3 mH B R Rear right
fc 120Hz
Principle of Tri-mode Terminal cover F Front
2CAUTION
Method of frequency band division using a coil R Rear
and capacitor ... in case of 6dB/oct. slope • If you wish to bridge-connect a speaker, the
* Commercially available
Coil (L): Passes low frequencies and blocks speaker impedance must be no less than 4 parts
ohms. Connecting a speaker with an Power control wire*
high frequencies. (Low pass)
Capacitor (C): Passes high frequencies and impedance lower than 4 ohms may damage
the unit. Battery wire* Ground wire*
blocks low frequencies. (High pass)
• Be sure to connect capacitors to speakers to
Example: which high frequencies will be passed.
When it is required to set a crossover Failure to do so will result in a drop of the
frequency of 120 Hz using speakers with an combined impedance with the subwoofer. Protective Fuse*
impedance of 4 ohms. • Ensure that the withstand voltage and Battery
fc=Cut of Frequency (Hz) current ratings of the capacitors (C) and coils
R=Speaker Impedance (½) (L) are sufficient.