KENWOOD XR401-4, XH401-4 Class D Four Channel Power Amplifier Instruction Manual

Installation

Installing the remote controller (④ Parts included)

1. Remove the panel of the vehicle.
2. Drill a 8 mm (5/16”) hole.
3. Remove the knob, then insert the shaft through the drilled hole. Place the nut and washer and fix them.
4. Place the knob on the shaft.
5. Attach the panel.

Installation procedure
Since there are large variety of settings and connections possible according to applications, read the instruction manual well to select the proper setting and connection.

1. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative ⊖ terminal of the battery to prevent short circuits.
2. Set the unit according to the intended usage.
3. Remove the Dressing cover.
4. Connect the input and output wires of the units.
5. Connect the speaker wires.
6. Connect the power wire, power control wire and grounding wire following this order.
7. Install the installation fittings in the unit.
8. Attach the unit.
9. Attach the Dressing cover.
10. Connect the negative ⊖ terminal of the battery.

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 operate normally.

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 amplifier 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.

About the Lead Terminals

Wire Thicknesses
You can use wires with the following thicknesses:

• Battery wire and ground wire AWG 4 – AWG 6
• Speaker wire AWG 8 – AWG 16

Strip the wire
Make a cut in the wire sheath (insulator made from vinyl, etc.) at the position 10–13 m (3/8”–1/2”) away from the end of the wire, and then remove the unnecessary portion of the sheath by twisting it.

Install the wire
Loosen the screw using the supplied hexagon wrench. Insert the conductor of the wire in the terminal hole, and then tighten the screw

System examples

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

Manufacturer:
JVCKENWOOD Corporation
3-12, Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, JAPAN

EU Representative:
JVCKENWOOD Europe B.V.
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC Uithoorn,
THE NETHERLANDS

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.

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.

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