JVC KS-DR1004D Compact 4 Channel Amplifier Instruction Manual

JVC KS-DR1004D Compact 4 Channel Amplifier

Accessories

Dimensions

Specifications

Specifi cations subject to change without notice.
Audio section

• Max power output …………………………………………………………………..400 W

• Rated power output (+B = 14.4 V)

• Stereo (2 Ω) ……………………………….45 W × 4 (1 kHz, ≤ 1.0% THD)

• Bridged (4 Ω) …………………………….90 W × 2 (1 kHz, ≤ 1.0% THD)

• Speaker impedance ………………………..4 Ω (2 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)

• (Bridged connection: 4 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)

• Frequency response (+0, −1 dB) …………………………20 Hz–20 kHz

• Input sensitivity (RCA)……………………………………………………0.2 V–5.0 V

• Signal to noise ratio………………………………………………………………….98 dB

• Input impedance …………………………………………………………………….. 10 kΩ

• Low pass fi lter frequency (−12 dB / oct.)
  …………………………………………………………..50 Hz–200 Hz (variable)

• High pass fi lter frequency (−12 dB / oct.)
  …………………………………………………………..50 Hz–200 Hz (variable)

General

• Operating voltage …………………………………………12 V DC car battery
• Current consumption ………………………………………………………………. 15 A
• Dimensions (W × H × D) ………………………………….145 × 45 × 99 mm
• 5-11/16 × 1-3/4 × 3-7/8 inch
• Weight ………………………………………………………………………….0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)

Safety precautions

WARNING To prevent injury or fi re, take the following precautions:

• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metal-lic 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 JVC dealer.
• Do not touch the unit during use because the sur-face of the unit becomes hot and may cause burns if touched.

CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the follow-ing precautions:

• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12 V DC power sup-ply 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, fi rst disconnect the wiring harness.

NOTE

• If you experience problems during installation, consult your JVC dealer.
• If the unit does not seem to be working right, consult your JVC 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.

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 .

To prevent battery rise
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.

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 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 detects a low impedance at the speaker connections.

Wiring

• 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 battery‘s 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 unit’s fuse capacity or somewhat larger.
• 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.

Speaker selection
Using speakers with smaller input ratings than the amplifier’s output power would result in smoke generation or equipment failure.

The impedance of the speakers that are going to be connected should be 2 Ω or greater (for stereo connections), or 4 Ω or greater (for bridged connections). When more than one set of speakers are going to be used, calculate the combined impedance of the speak-ers and then connect suitable speakers to the amplifi er.

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, fi rst check the following table for possible problems.

No sound.

(No sound from one side.)

(Blown fuse.)

| • Input (or output) cables are disconnected.

• Protection circuit may be activated.

• Volume is too high.

• The speaker cord is shorted.

| • Connect the input (or output) cables.

• Check connections by referring to “Protection function”.

• Replace the fuse and use lower volume.

• After check the speaker cord and fixing the cause of the short, replace the fuse.

The output level is too small (or too large).| • The input sensitivity adjusting control is not set to the correct position.| • Adjust the control correctly referring to “Controls”.
The sound quality is bad.

(The sound is distorted.)

| • 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.

| • 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 “Controls”.

For U.S.A.

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

FCC NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: JVC
Products: COMPACT 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
Model Name: KS-DR1004D
Responsible Party: JVCKENWOOD USA CORPORATION
2201 East Dominguez Street,
Long Beach, CA 90810, U.S.A.
PHONE: 310 639-9000

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Installation

Example A: using the screws

Example B: using the wire bands

Protective cover

After setting up the unit, put the protective cover ⑥ on the control panel.

CAUTION

• Do not install in the below locations;
  (Unstable location, In a location that interferes with driving, In a location that gets wet, In a dusty location, In a place that gets hot, In a place that gets direct sunlight, In a location that gets hit by hot air)

• 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 oper-ate normally.

Installation procedure

Read the instruction manual well to select the proper connection and setting.

1. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative⊖terminal of the battery to prevent short circuits.
2. There are two options:

• Refer to “Connection” as below.
  Type A: RCA INPUT connection
  A-1 Connect the battery wire.
  A-2 Connect the ground wire to chassis ground of vehicle. A-3 Connect the power control wire.
  A-4 Connect the speakers.
  A-5 Connect the DC cable into the connector at KS-DR1004D.
  A- 6 Connect the RCA cable.
  Type B: SPEAKER INPUT connection
  B- 1 Connect the battery wire.
  B-2 Connect the ground wire to chassis ground of vehicle.
  B-3 Connect the speakers.
  B-4 Connect the DC cable into the connector at KS-DR1004D.
  B-5 Cut off the RCA cable, then connect the correct corresponding speaker output from the FACTORY INSTALLED HEAD UNIT directly.

  3. Attach the unit.
  4. Connect the negative⊖terminal of the battery.

System examples

4-channel system

High-power 2-channel system

2-channel + Subwoofer system

Connection

WARNING: Remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative ⊖ terminal of the battery to prevent short circuits.

In a computer-equipped vehicle, when you remove the ⊖ terminal of the battery, the memory may disappear, or a defect may occur in the electrical system of the vehicle. Consult your dealer for further details.

Type A: RCA INPUT connection

WARNING
Particular attention must be given to making good electrical contact at the amplifier-output and speaker terminals.
Poor or loose connections can cause sparking or burning at the terminals because of the very high power that the amplifi er can deliver.

CAUTION

• If sound is not output normally, immediately turn power off and check connections.
• 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 wires or connectors are touching the car body. Do not remove caps from unconnected wires 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, turn signal lamps and windshield wipers work properly.

Controls

This is a 4 channel amplifier including 2 stereo amplifiers in a body. One amplifier is referred to as amplifier A and the other is amplifier B. This unit is compatible with a large variety of systems by combining the switches and functions described in the following.

1. FILTER FREQUENCY control (A.ch / B.ch)
   Sets the cutoff frequency when the “FILTER” switch is set to “HPF” or “LPF”.

2. FILTER switch (A.ch / B.ch)
   This switch allows to apply high-pass or low-pass filtering to the speaker outputs.

   • HPF (High-Pass Filter) position: The filter outputs the band of higher frequencies than the frequency set with the “FILTER FREQUENCY” control.

   • OFF position:
     The entire bandwidth is output without filtering.

   • LPF (Low-Pass Filter) position: The filter outputs the band of lower frequencies than the frequency set with the “FILTER FREQUENCY” control.

3. LINE IN terminal (A.ch / B.ch)

4. INPUT SENSITIVITY control (A.ch / B.ch)
   Set this control according to the pre-output level of the HEAD UNIT connected with this unit.

NOTE: For the pre-output level, refer to the “Specifications” in the instruction manual of the HEAD UNIT.

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS JVC PRODUCT.
WE WANT TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A PERFECT EXPERIENCE.

TOLL-FREE: 1 (800)252-5722
LIMITED WARRANTY
ONLY FOR PRODUCT PURCHASED IN U.S.A.
Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
Do not attempt to service the product yourself

Caution
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION
We suggest that you register your product since it will enable us to contact you directly if it is ever necessary to correct a safety related condition in your product. You can register at http://www.us.jvckenwood.com
Please note that failure to register does not diminish any of your rights during the warranty period.

LIMITED WARRANTY

ONLY FOR PRODUCT PURCHASED IN U.S.A.

JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original purchase for the period shown below. (“The Warranty Period”)

PARTS 2 YRS/ LABOR 2 YRS : Car audio ARSENAL series PARTS 1 YR/ LABOR 1 YR : All other car audio products

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, JVC will repair or replace defective parts with new or rebuilt equivalents at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Please do not return your product to the retailer. Instead, return your product to the JVC authorized service center nearest you. If shipping the product to the service center, please be sure to package it carefully, preferably in the original packaging, and include a brief description of the problem(s) and a copy of the proof of purchase to verify purchase date. Please call 1-800-252-5722 to locate the nearest JVC authorized service center. Service locations can also be obtained from our website http://www.us.jvckenwood.com.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Care Center at 800-252-5722

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation, installation and removal from cabinets or mounting systems.
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. User Removal Memory Devices/Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensors are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);
9. Products used for commercial purposes, including, but not limited to rental.
10. Loss of data resultant from malfunction of hard drive or other data storage device;

There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO
THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ANO FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation
PO Box 22745, 2201 East Dominguez Street, Long Beach, CA90801-5745
http://www.us.jvckenwood.com

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAIL OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

WARRANTY

Warranty applies only to PRODUCT distributed in Canada by JVCKENWOOD CANADA INC.

JVCKENWOOD CANADA INC. (hereafter called “JVC”) gives the following express warranty for each new JVC product distributed in Canada by JVC and sold by an authorized JVC dealer. JVC warrants that this JVC product is free, under normal use and maintenance, from any defects in material and workmanship subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. To Obtain Warranty Service:

   • JVC product requiring service must be presented together with proof of purchase.
   • The JVC product must be brought inf or service to an authorized JVC Service Centre.

2. Limitation:
   This Warranty shall not apply to:

   • Repair or replacement of any cabinets, batteries, plates, connection cords, antennas, dust covers, knobs, speaker grills, speaker cones, projection screens, projection screen savers, and all accessories.

   • Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of misuse, abusive operation, negligence, improper use and/or insufficient care.

   • Any defect caused or repairs required as a result of not following the instructions in the operation manual.

   • Any JVC product tampered with, adjusted or repaired by any party other than JVC or authorized JVC Service Centre personnel.

   • Any JVC products on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.

   • Maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-up

   • Conversion to foreign or domestic voltage or frequency.

   • Any JVC product without the Canadian Electrical Safety Regulations ID.

   • Any JVC products used for commercial or institutional, rental, or display purposes.
     Parts ….. 1 year (except video head – 90 days) Labour … 90 days

   • Any JVC product which has been resold and no longer owned by the original purchaser.

   • Product purchased from ‘outside Canada”, “bankruptcy” or “liquidator”.

   • Any defects caused by fire, flood, lightning, power surge, or other events beyond the control of JVC.

   • FOR AUTO PRODUCTS
     Warranty does not cover elimination of car static or electrical interferences, cleaning of head, adjustments, or labour cost for the removal or reinstallation of the unit for repair.

3. Standards:
   If any defects should be found in a JVC product within the applicable terms, necessary repairs shall be made at no cost to the purchaser for parts or labour when JVC acknowledges that such defects are due to faulty material or workmanship.

4. Exclusion of All Other Express Warranties:
   This warranty constitutes the entire express warranty given by JVC for JVC products and no dealer or service centre personnel or his, its or their agent or employee is, or are authorized to extend or enlarge this warranty on behalf of JVC.

5. Disclaimer of Consequential Damage:
   To the extent the law permits JVC disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of its product, transportation costs, or any other indirect, incidental or consequential damage or inconvenience.

WARRANTY TERM (VALID FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE)

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• In-Homeservice to be provided where available.

Where it is not available, the purchaser must assume the responsibility and expense for the proper packing, shipment and all costs associated with the delivery of the equipment to and from the closest JVC Authorized Service Centre.

Receivers and Home Speakers purchased separatel.yFront Projection and Car Audio “ARSENAL” Series|

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TEL: (905) 670-3381 FAX: (905)670-7244 Service toll free#: 1-800-964-2650
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Product Registration
We suggest that you register your product since it will enable us to contact you directly if ii is ever necessary to correct a safety related condition in your product. You can register at http://www.jvc.ca/www/Support/Warranty.aspx

For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

References

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