Kenwood M-A100 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q ssssssnssunsnnunnnnnunnnnnnn CENTER 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q SURROUND 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q Total harmonic distortion sssesnnnnnnnnnnnnn 0 007 1 kHz 50W 6 Frequency response LINE FRONT CENTER SURROUND E E T E EE ETE 20 Hz 70 kHz 0 dB 3 dB Signal to noise ratio IHF 66 LINE ssssssnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannannnnnnnnnnnn 105 dB Input sensitivity impedance LINE ssssssussusnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannanannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanna 1V 47kQ GENERAL Power consumption For the U S A and Canada s ssenssnsssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn Except for the U S A and Canada AC outlet For the U S A and Canada UNSWITCHED 0sccsstscssseessseessseees 1 total 200 W 1 6 A max Except for the U S A and Canada UNSWITCHED sssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 total 200 W max DIMENSIONS sssccccssssssesessssssnesssnsseneesseeeaeseess W 400 mm 15 3 4 H 140 mm 5 1 2 D 383 mm 15 1 16 Weight Net scssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessessssssass 10 6 kg 23 4 Ib development Forthis reason specifications may be changed without notice 2 Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures da 1 KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in Notes N Caution Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation2. connection cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage the unit 3 Do not connect power cords from components whose power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit 1 Connect all cords firmly Loose connections may prevent proper sound transmission or produce noise gal System connections M A300 A100 En Connection of M A300 Make connections as shown below When connecting the related system components refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed AC outlet Surround speakers Right Left ia U S A Canada I 0 and China Oe i O 2 Australia To AV control E center Other countries CONTROL CERTEN gt To AC wall outlet D1 UNSWITCHED White lined OS Subwoofer SPEAKERS SPEAKERS When using Ventilation fan the speaker system S F700 a OG l Center speaker mi See through l l T poe Ja i O Front speakers Right Left es The shape of the speakers are variable depending on the system and marketing destination type System connections M A300 A100 En 6 Connection of M A100 Make connections as sho
3. cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter or consult your dealer AC voltage selector switch If nonetheless the mains plug is cutoff remove the fuse and dispose AC 110 AC 220 120v p 240v of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three pin plug Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a small screw driver or other pointed tool Sa fety prec a utions A Caution Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALI DO NOT OPEN FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS IN TENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WIT
4. HIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM PANYING THE APPLIANCE Introduction M A300 A100 En Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage If your unit is damaged or fails to operate notify your dealer immediately If your unit was shipped to you directly notify the shipping company without delay Only the consignee the person or company receiving the unit can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future Keep this manual handy future reference Accessories Parallel cord 1 AC plug adaptor 1 So Use to adapt the plug on the power cord A to the shape of the wall outlet Accessory only for regions where use is necessary Con te n ts Caution Read the pages marked A carefully to ensure safe operation Vint OMUCHOM amaaa in a aia Sa i aaRS NSOE 2 Operating iNStrUctiONns siia sanman EEN i Eia O E Ai 7 A Before applying OWED c ccccssssscsesssssssesssescsesescscsessscaeeees 2 In CASE OF CIFF
5. ICUItY sinn aa 7 A Safety precautions ccccssesescsssescessssessesssseesessnseessssereees 2 A SP Cific AtiONS sesssssesssssssesssssssnsersesssssessessessssvesssesssvessuesensesseesessesnesseseesnoes 8 Special features Controls and indicators sssini System CONNECTIONS sssrinin Terminal connection sd sea Connection Of M A300 cc ccccescssceesesseeesesesseeseseseeessetaneesseaes 5 Connection Of M A1O0 ninaa a A 6 Special features Power amplifier for surround play This unit is the amplifier designed exclusively for use with the surround speaker center speaker and subwoofer for the surround system of the SERIES 21 This unit allows you to enjoy the surround play more effectively New TRAITR transistor adopted in the final stage A new TRAITR transistor which features superior temperature tracking characteristics has been adopted in the final stage of the power amplifier block This new TRAITR transistor combines a temperature compensation resistor w ith an emitter resistor and final transistor to provide ideal temperature compensation characteristics and minimize distortion caused by temperature variations Controls and indicators POWER indicator Rowen KENWOOD G SS ae ON DOFF POWER switch System connections Terminal connection M A300 A100 En Main unit Speaker unit O Strip coating O Push lever O Strip coating Push
6. KENWOOD STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER M A300 M A100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is used for two models Model availability and features functions may differ depending on the country and sales area B60 3340 00 K P Y T M C X I MA CD IMC uv 98 12 1110987654321 97 12111098765 Introduction M A300 A100 En B efore applying po W er A Caution Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation Units are designed for operation as follows DA A A E E AC 230 V only U S A and Canada AC 120 V only Australia AC 240 V only hi a ssmimi a 220 V only Other countries sasn AC 110 120 220 240 V swichable For the United Kingdom m F Factory fitted moulded mains plug AC voltage selection The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet make sure that the setting position of this switch matches your line voltage If not it 1 The mains plug contains a fuse For replacement use only a 13 Amp must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following ASTA approved BS1362 fuse direction 2 The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the Note moulded plug Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch 3 Do not
7. M A300 A100 En M A100 AUDIO section Effective output power during STEREO operation Except for the U S A Canada and the UK 1kHz 10 T H D at 6 Qo eceeteteeteeteteeteeees 100 W 100 W Rated output power during STEREO operation For the U S A and Canada 100 watts per channel minimum RMS both channels driven at 6 Q from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion FTC For the UK DIN 1 KHZ 0 7 at 6 Q l a 80 W 80 W IEC 63 Hz 12 5 kHz 0 7 at 6 Q 000 80 W 80 W For other countries 1KHZ 1 T H D at 6 Q occ cs ctececseteneeeenes 80 W 80 W Effective output power during SURROUND operation For the U S A and Canada FRONT 1kHz 5 T H D at 6 Q sssssssnsennennnnnnnnns 100 W 100 W CENTER 1kHz 5 T H D at 6 Q SURROUND 1kHz 5 T H D at 6 Q ssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 100 W For the UK FRONT 1kHz 5 T H D at 6 Q ssssssnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnns CENTER 1kHz 5 T H D at 6 Q SURROUND 1kHz 5 T H D at 6 Q For other countries FRONT 1kHz 10 T H D at 6 Q secssssssesserssssesees CENTER 1kHz 10 T H D at 6 SURROUND 1kHz 10 T H D at 6 Q sesssssessetssssesseesseees 100 W Rated output power during SURROUND operation For the U S A and Canada FRONT 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q sssssssssssssssesssessenees CENTER 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q SURROUND 1kHz 1 T H D at 3 Q sssssssssssssesseeee 35W 35W For the UK FRONT 1kHz 1 T H D at 6
8. Q ssssssssssssssessseeseseees CENTER 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q SURROUND 1kHz 1 T H D at 3 Q For other countries FRONT 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q sesssssssssesssssessssseees CENTER 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q SURROUND 1kHz 1 T H D at 3 Q Total harmonic distortion For the UK sssssssnsensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 0 007 1 kHz 40W 6 9 For other countries sccccceseseseesees 0 007 1 kHz 50W 6 Frequency response LINE FRONT CENTER SURROUND FET Serre eer 20 Hz 70 kHz 0 dB 3 dB Signal to noise ratio IHF 66 LINE cesssceseeseseeesoeseecnouseeeeseeneensaeecesaaeegessoeegeesousneesonsueenaesneenoaees 105 dB Input sensitivity impedance LINE esesssscseesesceeesneesneesoesneusenseesaesseueaesoaeneeseausnenesnausonsnaes 1V 47kQ Output level impedance SUBWOOFER PREOUT cccsscseseseessersseessoeseseeseneeens 1L6V 2 2 KQ GENERAL Power consumption For the U S A and Canada scssssseseces scenes 3A Except for the U S A and Canada csssccessesserseeeees 200 W AC outlet For the U S A and Canada UNSWITCHED ssssssussnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 1 total 200 W 1 6 A max Except for the U S A and Canada UNSWITCHED ssssssssnnnsunnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnn na 1 total 200 W max W 400 mm 15 3 4 H 140 mm 5 1 2 D 383 mm 15 1 16 Weight Net ssccsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssssssseeees 9 7 kg 21 4 Ib Dimensions KENWOOD F
9. lever Cee ay a nl EN Insert cord Retum lever Insert cord Retum lever a F AL iia SM I e Never short circuit the and speaker cords e If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging Be sure to connect the speakers correctly Connection of parallel cord ia il e When connecting the parallel cord insert the plug straight into the connector until it clicks to lock them securely e When disconnecting the parallel cord push in the two sides of the plug and pull it straight out Ventilation fan The ventilation fan runs during high power reproduction To allow for proper ventilation do not block the ventilation fan Caution regarding placement Except for U S A and Canada To maintain proper ventilation be sure to leave a space around the unit from the largest outer dimensions including projections equal to or greater than shown below Left and right panels 10 cm Rear panel 10 cm AC outlet on the rear panel UNSWITCHED AC outlet The power of the component connected to this kind of AC outlet can be switched ON OFF regardless of the POWER switch on the main unit 2 Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging or unplugging any connection cords Plugging unplugging
10. or your records Record the serial number found on the back of the unit in the spaces designated on the warranty card and in the space provided below Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product M odel Serial Number
11. r during STEREO operation Except for the U S A Canada and the UK 1kKHZ 10 T H D at 6 Qe eeeeteeteeteeeteeees 100 W 100 W Rated output power during STEREO operation For the U S A and Canada 100 watts per channel minimum RMS both channels driven at 6 Q from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion FTC For the UK DIN 1 KHZ 0 7 at 6 Q once cece 100 W 100 W IEC 63 Hz 12 5 kHz 0 7 at 6 Q oo 100 W 100 W For other countries 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q oii cecccccccccccccsesssesssteetteeeeseeee 80 W 80 W Effective output power during SURROUND operation For the U S A Canada and the UK FRONT 1kHz 5 T H D at 6 Q ssssssssssssssesssessees 100 W 100 W CENTER 1kHz 5 T H D at 6 Q ssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 100 W SURROUND 1kHz 5 T H D at 6 Q ssssssssseeees 100 W 100 W For other countries FRONT 1kHz 10 T H D at 6 Q wesssessssssssssseseeee 100 W 100 W CENTER 1kHz 10 T H D at 6 sssssssssesssesssssssnesnseessees 100 W SURROUND 1kHz 10 T H D at 6 Q LOO W 100 W Rated output power during SURROUND operation For the U S A and Canada FRONT 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q sssssssssunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn CENTER 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q SURROUND 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q For the UK FRONT 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q sssssnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns CENTER 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q SURROUND 1kHz 1 T H D at 6 Q For other countries FRONT
12. tive Symptom Cause Remedy Sound cannot be produced Indicator is off e The parallel cord is not connected e The speaker cords are short circuited e The protection circuitry is activated due to internal temperature rise e Connect them propery referring to System connections e Turn the power OFF remove the short circuit and turn the power ON again e Switch the power OFF and wait forthe internal temperature to drop The unit can be tumed ON and re used when the temperature drops but the fundamental solution of the problem is not possible unless the unit installation heat radiation condition is corrected Im prove the unit installation referring to page 4 Sound cannot be produced Indicator lights e The speaker cords are not connected e Connect them propery referring to System connections Sound is not produced from one of the speakers e One of the speaker cord is not connected e Connect it properly referring to System con nections Sound from the surround speaker is not produced or very low e A speaker cord is not connected e Connect it properly referring to System con nections the plastic components eg Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction Be specially careful against contact cleaners containing oil forthey may deform Specifications M A300 AUDIO section Effective output powe
13. wn below When connecting the related system components refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed AC outlet U K an U S A Canada Powered subwoofer Center and China I speaker Pal O O Australia To AV control Ole center Other countries x we ae CONNECT WITH AV SUB CONTROL CENTER WOOFER To AC wall outlet 1 Ei UNSWITCHED 6 162 C L jl A Ventilation fan Surround speakers Right Left f See through C C White lined ORO 0O Front speakers ml ml j O es The shape of the speakers are variable depending on the system and marketing destination type Operating instructions Switch the POWER key to ON position POWER ON Dorr 2 Turn on the system by using the AV control center M A300 A100 En KENWOOD Ej Play a music source In case of difficulty D e The power indicator on the panel lights up What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious If your unit should not perform as expected consult the table below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service representa
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