Kicker KX1200.1 Owner's Manual
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1. until it snaps into place Run the cable from the controller to the appropriate jack on the amplifier chassis When using more than one KX 1 amplifiers you have the ability to control all of them from one Remote Bass Level Control The adapter is a common Modular phone splitter found at Radio Shack and is installed between the controller and the amplifier eh Surface O y PR REMOTE BASS LEVEL CONTROL WARNING Use Only One Never Both At The Same Time Left Speaker Left Outputs Right O cm Right a oooooo li lt x Common Modular Phone Splitter To Other To Next Amplifier Amplifiers Adjusting Amplifier Controls On your Kicker amplifier there are three rotary controls on top and one switch on the end panel These controls ensure the reliability and performance of the amplifier so they need to be set correctly SUBSONIC FILTER SWITCH NEVER CHANGE THE SUBSONIC FILTER SWITCH SETTING WITH THE SYSTEM ON The switch located on the end panel next to the RCA jacks is for the subsonic filter It is 12db octave set at 25 Hz All KX 1 amplifiers come with a full time variable lowpass crossover selectable from 50 Hz 200 Hz Subsonic Filter Switch s KICKER HILEVEL LO ARO AMPSTRAPPING no ser OOOO SO a INPUT OUTPUT ar A iS Q Al REMOTE BASS o Sur SPEAKER OU2. EVEL INPUT El FILTER Strapping Two KX 1 Amps Double Power By using a Mono plug available at Radio Shack you can run two KX 1 ampli fiers into one woofer Minimum impedance 4 ohm for KX400 1 KX600 1 and 2 ohm for the KX1200 1 When strapped the Secondary amplifier controls are bypassed See Tech Brief for more info on this configuration 3 5mm 1 8 Tip Sleeve Mono 2 conductor Primary AMP SIGNAL IN OTO PEA E or ow Y 1 a REMOTE lt E TURN ON p or less EN O AN ely LIT O O REMOTE lt TURN ON lt 1 8 gt or less FUSE wm Feel BATTERY USING THE SIGNAL OUTPUT JACKS PAST The Output Pre Amp Signal Transfer RCA jacks allow you to send the incoming signal from one Kicker KX series amplifier to another amplifier or processor without the need for Y cables The signal from the PAST jacks is iden tical to the signal fed to the amplifier via its RCA input jacks or the High Level inputs and is not affected by the amplifier s built in crossover Most head units with high voltage outputs should be capable of driving up to ten amplifiers in a chain Remote Bass Level Control When using the Remote Bass Level Control you have the ability to control the level of the subs from the driver s seat To mount the controller simply screw the metal bracket to the chosen location then slide the housing onto the bracket
3. KICKER KX400 1 KX600 1 KX1200 1 Congratulations You have just purchased the latest in amplifier tech nolog to carry the famous KICKER name Your KICKER KX series amplifier is designed and built to give you years of powerful and trou ble free performance This installation manual contains valuable infor mation on how to get the most out of your new KX series amplifier Thanks for buying KICKER Enjoy KX Amplifier Features NEW for 2002 Radically advanced chassis with removable chassis shroud Class D Mono Amplifier Delivers Massive power into a single channel without big current draw Low Impedance Operation Stable into 2 ohm KX400 1 KX600 1 or 1 ohm KX1200 1 SORT Protection Circuitry Short circuit Over voltage Reverse polarity Thermal Protects amplifier from accidents and undesired operation MOSFET Power Supply Provides high efficiency operation BIchBasS Variable bass boost circuit which provides up to 18 dB of boost at 40 z Full time Variable Crossover 12dB lowpass variable from 50 200Hz Subsonic Filter Defeatable 12dB at 25 Hz High amp Low level inputs Allows connection to various sources such as after market stereo factory radio DVD Player Video Cassette Player etc PAST Pre Amp Signal Transfer Output RCA jacks to pass the incoming signal to another amplifier or component Custom tooled gold plated connectors Assure maximum power transfer and damping Strapping Jacks Allows
4. T a rs BEFORE TURNING ON THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME MAKE SURE THAT THE THREE ROTARY CONTROLS ON TOP OF THE AMPLIFIER ARE TURNED FULLY COUNTER CLOCKWISE GAIN CONTROL Remember the gain control is not a volume control it matches the output of the head unit to the input level of the amplifier and must be adjusted properly for best performance All the way up or down is not necessarily the best Turn the head unit up to about 3 4 volume eg If the head unit goes to 30 turn it to 25 Next turn clockwise the gain on the amplifier up slowly until you can hear audible distortion then turn it down just a little Crossover Control Where you set the crossover is very subjective and can be fine tuned to match your listening preference or speaker requirements Bass Boost The BASS BOOST control is designed to give you increased output at 40 Hz The setting for this control is subjective however if you turn it up you must go back and adjust the gain control to avoid clipping the amplifier Bass Boost Control 0 18 dB 40 Hz tye ES Input Gain Control 6 BASS 4 BB ss sor D od Ye Low Level High Level Ss lo 170mV 5V 340mV 10V LIS Q e L SS il Crossover Control 50 Hz 200 Hz 12 dB Oct 1 Y an SAN Sr 4 aD 5 200 Troubleshooting If your amplifier does not appear to be working check obvious things first such as blown fuses poor or incorrect wiring connections crossover
5. aid items received freight collect will be refused Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed It does not cover e Products purchased from an unauthorized dealer e items previously repaired or modified by an e Damage due to improper installation tn re at acility y any e Damage caused by exposure to water excessive items returned from unauthorized individuals or heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation alers de e Damage through negligence misuse accident or Return shipping on non defective items abuse Re eated returns for the same damage may p issi be ee radercd He g y products with Eampered or missing barcode e Freight damage i gt The lost of shipping product to Stillwater ee without a Return Designs HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE Stillwater Designs maintains a goal of 24 hour service for all returns Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY Contact your International Stillwater Designs dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty policies ST LLWATER P O Box 459 Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 U S A 405 624 8510 Verid K KICKER drivers are capable of producing sound level
6. he mounting feet and all wiring connections Drill 4 holes using a 7 64 drill bit and use the supplied 8 screws to mount the amplifier m a PTZ S77 a eis IR E BS E ag o AnS SS Gp Be O le Signal can be input into the amplifier using either the low level RCA input con nections or the high level speaker level connections Using the low level RCA connections is the preferred method Use the high level inputs only if your head unit does not have low level RCA type outputs Connecting to the amp with either input will provide a low level signal at the output PAST jacks Speaker Outputs I SOOO Oe _ WARNING Use Only One Never Both At The Same Time AMP STRAPPING KICKER OKO OVO mra en INPUT suc tw Ges ORO INPUT amp F 1 REMOTE BASS SPEAKER OUT HI LEVEL The use of twisted pair interconnects is recommended for all installations to minimize noise When routing these cables through the automobile try to keep them away from factory wiring harnesses and other power wiring If you need to cross any of this wiring do so at a 90 degree angle to reduce the possibility for noise problems When working with power connections it is always recommended that you dis connect the battery to prevent accidents The ground should be connected to the amplifier first before making any of the other connections Th
7. her express or implied shall apply to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights however you may have other rights that vary from state to state WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE Defective merchandise must be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs Kicker Dealer for warranty Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be obtained by writing or calling Stillwater Designs direct You can confirm that a dealer is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window decal If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise call the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 for a Return Authorization RA number Package all defective items in the original container or in a package that will prevent shipping damage and return to Stillwater Designs 5021 North Perkins Road Stillwater OK 74075 The RA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Return only defective com ponents Non defective items received will be returned freight collect Include a dated proof of purchase from an Authorized Dealer Warranty expiration on items returned without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code Coverage may be invalidated if this date is greater than 18 months previous to the date item is sent in Freight must be prep
8. is wire should be as short as possible 24 inches or less and connected to a paint corrosion free solid metal area of the car s chassis Use the same gauge wire as recommended for the amplifiers power connection to the battery Adding an additional ground wire between the car battery s negative post and the car chassis of this same gauge or larger is also recommended If you ever need to remove the amp from the vehicle after it has been installed the ground wire should be the last wire disconnected from the amplifi er J ust the opposite as when you installed it A fuse must be installed within 18 inches of the battery to protect the power wire feeding your amplifier This fuse should be of at least the same value used in the amplifier but no higher than the capacity of the wire See the chart below for wire size and fusing recommendations Model Fuse Size Wire Size KX 400 1 40A 4 GA KX 600 1 60A 4 GA KX 1200 1 150A 1 0 GA System Diagrams The following diagrams show the most common configurations for your Kicker KX 1 series amplifier ONE CHANNEL OPERATION KX series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohm for the KX400 1 KX600 1 and 1 ohm for the KX1200 1 SIGNAL OUT SIGNAL IN GROUND RIRICKER REMOTE lt KKKS TURN ON lt 18 gt or less 771711077 BATTERY OVO INPUT OUTPUT a n m O SPEAKER OUT HI L
9. m impedance will also cause this O Low Power Output gt Swap speaker connections from positive to negative If bass improves the speaker was out of phase O Alternator noise whining sound that varies with engine RPM gt Check for damaged RCA cable gt Check routing of RCA cable gt Check source unit for good ground gt Check gain setting turn down if set too high CAUTION When jump starting the vehicle be sure that connections made with jumper cables are correct Improper connections can result in blown amplifier fuses as well as failure in other systems in the vehicle If you have more questions about the installation and operation of your new KICKER amplifier see the Authorized KICKER Dealer in your area You may also call our Technical Services Line at 405 624 8583 for assistance or visit our website at www KICKER com Specifications Model KX400 1 KX600 1 KX1200 1 RMS Power In Watts 13 8V 20 Mono 1 5 THD 400 X 1 600 X 1 13 84 10 Mono 1 5 THD n a n a 1200 x1 Dynamic Power In Watts 14 4V 20 Mono 420x1 690 x 1 14 4V 12 Mono n a n a 1350 x1 Length with Shroud 12 75 16 22 5 32 38cm 40 64cm 57 15cm Specifications common to all models Height 2 5 inches 6 35 centimeters Width 10 125 inches 25 7 centimeters Length without Shroud Subtract 5 12 7cm from chart above Frequency Response 20 Hz 200Hz 0 1 dB Input Sensitivity 170 mV 5 V low level 340 mV 10 V high le
10. s that can permanently yA damage your hearing Turning up a system to a level that has audible distor I tion is more damaging to your ears than listening to an undistorted system I at the same volume level The threshold of pain is always an indicator that Y EA the sound level is too loud and may permanently damage your hearing Please use common sense when controlling volume March 2002
11. switch set properly gain controls properly set etc There are two LEDs on the end panel of your Kicker KX series amplifier one green and one red When the green LED is lit this indicates the amplifier is turned on and no trouble exists If the green LED turns off and the red LED is lit this indicates that the protection circuitry SORT is engaged The power indicator on top of the amplifier which illuminates the model badge follows the same function as the green LED O Green LED off no output With a Volt Ohm Meter VOM check gt 12 volt power terminal should read 12V to 16V gt Remote turn on terminal should read 12V to 16V Ground terminal O Geen LED on no output gt Check RCA connections gt Test speaker outputs with known good speaker Substitute known good source unit Check for signal on RCA cable with VOM meter in AC position O Red LED on no output 1 Amp is very hot Thermal protection is engaged Check for proper impedance at speaker terminals Also check for adequate airflow around amplifier 2 Amp shuts down only while vehicle is running Voltage protection is engaged Voltage to the amplifier is not within the 9 16 volt operating range Have automobile charging electrical system inspected 3 Amp will only play at low volume levels gt Short circuit protection is engaged Check for speaker wires shorted to each other or the vehicle chassis Damaged speakers or operating below minimu
12. two amplifiers to be joined to produce Double Power Remote Bass Level Control Dash mounted for maximum control Three Year Warranty When purchased from and installed by Authorized KICKER dealer Mounting Instructions When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be sure it is struc turally sound and that there are no items behind the area that could be dam aged by the screws Check for wiring harnesses brake lines fuel lines gas tanks etc All amplifiers generate heat under normal operation Be sure to choose a loca tion that allows adequate ventilation for the amplifier Also consider that the air temperature inside an automobile s trunk can reach upwards of 140 degrees fahrenheit An amplifier mounted here may require additional cooling needs such as fans or venting to allow cool operation If possible mounting the amp in the passenger compartment will allow cooler operation Remember that the controls on top of the amp will need to be accessible for adjustment later Keep this in mind as you choose your amplifiers mounting loca tion Now that you are ready to mount your amplifier use the supplied 3mm allen wrench to remove the amplifier shroud This will give you access to the mount ing holes in the amplifier and all wiring connections Remove Remove Remove With the shroud removed you now have access to the four mounting holes in t
13. vel Signal to Noise Ratio gt 95 dB a weighted re rated power Electronic Crossover Variable high or low pass 50 200 Hz 12 dB octave KickBass Boost Variable O to 18 dB boost O 40 Hz 10 ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY Stillwater Designs warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of three 3 years from date of original purchase when purchased from and installed by an Authorized KICKER Dealer or one 1 year from date of original purchase if purchased from and not installed by an Authorized KICKER Dealer If this product is labeled B Stock it is warranted for one 1 year from date of purchase regardless of place of installation Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period Stillwater Designs will replace or repair at its discretion the defective mer chandise with equivalent merchandise at no charge Warranty replacements on B Stock merchandise may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes Discontinued products may be replaced with equivalent products This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail and no warranties whet
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