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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 CH MC
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Introduction M-A300/A100 (En) Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power 2 Units are designed for operation as follows. U.K. ............................................................................................AC 230 V only U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................ AC 120 V only Australia .................................................................................. AC 240 V only China ................
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Introduction M-A300/A100 (En) Unpacking 3 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
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System connections M-A300/A100 (En) 4 Terminal connection Speaker unit Main unit 2 Push lever. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push lever. 1 Strip coating. 3 Insert cord. 4 Return lever. 3 Insert cord. 4 Return lever. • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • 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 cor
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System connections M-A300/A100 (En) 5 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 U.K. Right Left U.S.A., Canada and China - + - + Australia To AV control center Other countries CONNECT WITH AV CONTROL CENTER To AC wall outlet SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER CENTER SURROUND FRONT UNSWITC
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System connections M-A300/A100 (En) 6 Connection of M-A100 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 U.K. U.S.A., Canada Powered subwoofer and China Center speaker Australia To AV control - + center Other countries CONNECT WITH AV SUB CONTROL CENTER WOOFER To AC wall outlet PRE OUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT UNSWITC
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Operating instructions M-A300/A100 (En) Switch the POWER key to ON position. 7 1 POWER -ON ÐOFF Turn on the system by using the AV control 2 center. • The power indicator on the panel lights up. Play a music source. 3 In case of difficulty 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 representative. Symptom Cause Remedy Sound c
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Specifications Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. M-A300/A100 (En) M-A300 M-A100 AUDIO section AUDIO section 8 Effective output power during STEREO operation Effective output power during STEREO operation [Except for the U.S.A., Canada and the UK] [Except for the U.S.A., Canada and the UK] 1kHz,10% T.H.D., at 6 Ω .......................................... 100 W + 100 W 1kHz,10% T.H.D., at 6 Ω .......................................... 100 W + 100 W Rated output power
