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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 • Connect the input (or output)
(No sound from one side.) disconnected.
• Protection circuit may be
activated.
cables.
• Check connections by referring
to "Power indicator". KAC-829
KAC-729S
(Blown fuse.) • Volume is too high. • Replace the fuse and use lower
volume.
• The speaker cord is shorted. • After check the speaker cord and
fixing the cause of the short,
Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Audio Section ..........................................KAC-829/729S ....KAC-629S ......KAC-529S
Max Power Output (4 Ω)
Normal ........................................................................200 W × 2 ................120 W × 2 ..............80 W × 2
Bridge..........................................................................600 W × 1 ................350 W × 1 ..............250 W × 1
Rated Power Output (4 Ω)
Normal (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) ......................100 W × 2 ................60 W × 2 ................40 W × 2
Normal (DIN45324, +B=14.4 V) ..................................100 W × 2 ................60 W × 2 ................40 W × 2
Bridge (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD)..........................................300 W × 1 ................150 W × 1 ..............120 W × 1
Rated Power Output (2 Ω)
Normal (1 kHz, 0.8 % THD) ........................................150 W × 2 ................75 W × 2 ................60 W × 2
Frequency Response (+0, –1 dB) ....................................5 Hz ~ 50 kHz ..........10 Hz ~ 45 kHz ......5 Hz ~ 50 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio ......................................................100 dB......................100 dB ....................100 dB
Sensitivity (MAX) (rated output) ......................................0.2 V ........................0.2 V ......................0.2 V
Sensitivity (MIN) (rated output) ......................................5.0 V ........................5.0 V ......................5.0 V
Input Impedance ............................................................10 kΩ ......................10 kΩ ......................10 kΩ
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Low Pass Filter (12 dB/oct.) ............................................80 Hz........................80 Hz ......................80 Hz Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help
High Pass Filter (12 dB/oct.) (KAC-629S only) ..................................................150 Hz .................... you obtain the best performance from your new power amplifier.
General ......................................................KAC-829/729S ....KAC-629S ......KAC-529S For your records
Operating Voltage (11 ~ 16 V allowable) ........................14.4 V ......................14.4 V ....................14.4 V
Current Consumption (1 kHz, 10% THD) ........................28 A..........................19 A ........................16 A Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces
Dimensions (W × H × D)[mm] ........................................221×57×300 ............221×57×228............221×57×160 designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.
Dimensions (W × H × D)[inch] ........................................8-11/16×2-1/4×11-13/16 ..8-11/16×2-1/4×9 ..........8-11/16×2-1/4×6-5/16 Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your
Weight ............................................................................3.7 kg (8.1 lbs)..........2.8 kg (6.1 lbs) ........2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
....................................................................................(KAC-829) KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
Weight ............................................................................3.8 kg (8.3 lbs) (KAC-729S) Model KAC-829/729S/629S/529S Serial number
© PRINTED IN USA B64-1949-10 (KM/EM)
Controls
FUSE(40A)
POWER IN
BATT.
GND
P.CON(REMOTE)
BRIDGED
LEFT RIGHT
FILTER
OFF LPF
OPERATION
STEREO MONO(Lch) LINE IN
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT
LEFT RIGHT
KAC-829 9
SPEAKER OUTPUT
40
KAC-729S POWER AMPLIFIER
MIN
INPUT
MAX
SENSITIVITY(V) KAC-529S 10
1.0
15 STEREO/BRIDGEABLE
1 2 34 5 6 7 89 0 ! STEREO/BRIDGEABLE
AMPLIFIER
KAC-829
AMPLIFIER
20 MIN MAX
(W) INPUT
FUSE(25A)
POWER IN
BATT.
GND
P.CON(REMOTE)
BRIDGED
LEFT RIGHT
FILTER
OFF
HPF LPF
OPERATION
L+R
STEREO MONO(Lch) LINE IN
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT
LEFT RIGHT
SENSITIVITY(V)
MAXIMUM POWER
SPEAKER OUTPUT
25W or greater
25
SENSITIVITY(V) KAC-629S
KAC-829 Power indicator KAC-729S
1 234 5 6 7 89 0 !
KAC-629S
KAC-529S
Operations of the following control and switches • STEREO position
are required in accordance with the center unit
6 RCA cable ground lead terminal
When using an RCA cable with a ground lead The amplifier can be used as a stereo amplifier.
Power indicator
and speakers connected with this unit. attached, connect the ground lead to this terminal. • L+R position (KAC-629S only) When the power is turned on, the Power indicator
1 Fuse 2CAUTION The input left and right signals are combined lights.
40 A × 1 : KAC-829/729S before being amplified. Use this position when If the Power indicator does not light when the power
Do not use this terminal for power source
25 A × 1 : KAC-629S the unit is used for subwoofer speakers or the is turned on, the protection function may be
grounding. This unit will be damaged if the power
15 A × 1 : KAC-529S L+R (monaural) sound is required. activated. Check whether there is any indication of
source grounding wire is connected to this
NOTE terminal. • MONO (Lch) position trouble.
Amplifies the signal input from the left side only.
If you can’t find the specified capacity fuse at your 7 FILTER switch Set to this position and make bridged
■ The protection function is activated
store etc., consult your Kenwood dealer. These switches allow filtering of the speaker connections to use as a high-power monaural
in the following situations:
output signals. This unit is equipped with a protection function for
2 Battery terminal amplifier. (The input right signal is not output.)
protecting this unit and your speakers from various
• HPF (High Pass Filter) position (KAC- 9 INPUT SENSITIVITY control
3 Ground terminal accidents or problems that can occur.
629S only) Set this control according to the pre-output level of When the protection function is triggered, the
4 Power control (REMOTE) terminal Only frequencies of 150 Hz or higher are output.
the center unit connected with this unit, or to the Power indicator goes off and the amplifier stops
(Frequencies below 150 Hz are cut.)
5 SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals maximum power output of the genuine-accessory operating.
• LPF (Low Pass Filter) position car stereo. • When a speaker wire may be short-circuited.
• Stereo Connections: Only frequencies of 80 Hz or lower are output.
When you wish to use the unit as a stereo Use the diagram on the right as a guide. • When a speaker output contacts ground.
(Frequencies above 80 Hz are cut.) • When the unit malfunctions and a DC signal is
amplifier, stereo connections are used. The Lch and Rch will be mixed before output NOTE
• Bridged Connections: sent to the speaker output.
even if the operation switch is set to STEREO. For the pre-output level or the maximum power • When the internal temperature is high and unit
When you wish to use the unit as a high-output • OFF position output, refer to the “Specifications” in the
monaural amplifier, bridged connections are won’t operate.
The original sound without filtering is output. instruction manual of the center unit. • When a ground wire of the center unit (cassette
used. (Make connections to the LEFT channel (+)
and the RIGHT channel (–) SPEAKER OUTPUT 8 OPERATION switch 0 LINE IN terminal receiver, CD receiver, etc.) or this unit is not
terminals.) This switch allows selection of the amplification connected to a metal part serving as an electrical
! Speaker level input terminals ground passing electricity to the battery's
method of input signals.
negative - terminal.
CENTER L L Left speaker ■ RCA cable connection ■ Speaker level input connection
UNIT R R Right speaker Genuine-accessory car stereo (No
CENTER UNIT (Cassette receiver, line output center unit etc.)
CD receiver, etc.)
KAC-829/729S/529S KAC-629S
8 Speaker
7 7 8
FILTER OPERATION FILTER OPERATION
OFF LPF STEREO MONO(Lch) OFF L+R
HPF LPF STEREO MONO(Lch) RCA cable*
Car fuse box
6 !
T
0.5 0.3 PU 0.5 0.3
L R IN L R
L IGHT
D GND 1.0 VE R GND 1.0
GN LE
L L Subwoofer MIN
INPUT
MAX
EAT
K
ER MIN
INPUT
MAX
R R
KAC-829/729S/529S KAC-629S
7 8 7 8 Power control wire*
FILTER OPERATION FILTER OPERATION
OFF LPF STEREO MONO(Lch) OFF L+R
HPF LPF STEREO MONO(Lch)
R R
5 BR
IDG
ED
RIG
HT
POWER AMPLIFIER
5 BR
IDG
ED
RIG
HT
POWER AMPLIFIER
FT FT
LE LE
KAC-829/729S/529S KAC-629S
7 8 7 8
FILTER OPERATION FILTER OPERATION
OFF LPF STEREO MONO(Lch) OFF L+R
HPF LPF STEREO MONO(Lch)