Kenwood KAC-6404 Owner's Manual (pdf) - Page 2

Safety precautions 2WARNING 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 5 mm² (AWG 10) 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. • Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals. 2CAUTION 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 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. To prevent battery from running out When the unit is used in the ACC ON position without turning the engine ON, it depletes the battery. Use it after starting the engine. 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. 2 CAUTION 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. Protection function 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 won't 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. NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be working right, consult your Kenwood dealer. 2 English