Kicker x50 Owner's Manual
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1. KICKER X50COMPETITION H POWER AMPLIFIER Congratulations You ve just purchased the best amplifier in car audio It s only natural that an amplifier this good would be called a KICKER Over the last decade Stillwater Designs has established KICKER as the premier car audio speaker The name is synonymous with rugged design outstanding performance and timeless quality a KICKER tradition that is continued in your new amplifier CONTENTS Introduction 2000 00 2 Setting Gain Control 8 Features 0 ccceersesssrseeees 2 MoOdule sccccccssercenees 9 WIIN G esinin 3 Trouble Shooting 9 Mounting 10eccsereeseeeeeee 4 Specifications 11 System Diagram 6 WOTTONY ccssscccsseeees 12 AMERICA S MUSIC MACHINES INTRODUCTION From the cast aluminum base to the completely functional heat sink this amp Is built for performance Uncompromising attention to detail flexibility and pure clean power KICKER Car Audio Amplifiers The way amplifiers ought to be Stillwater Designs recommends that the KICKER Amplifier be installed at an authorized dealer The length of your KICKER Amplifiers warranty is three times as long when installed by an authorized KICKER Dealer FEATURES amp CONTROLS Your new KICKER Power Amplifier incorporates today s most advanced and innovative design techniques Three different circuits provide continuous2. B i R System arare oT y TT DAISY CHAINING AMPLIFIERS When operating more than one amplifier in the same frequency range it is possible to connect the input of the next amplifier to the output of the first Daisy chaining requires only one source for several amplifiers TO NEXT AMPLIFIER LEFT MODULE IN RIGHT MODULE OUT REMOTE SIGNAL rar SOURCE CD Cassette Equalizer Etc m Mei ASE INPUT SETTING GAIN CONTROL The gain control is provided for level matching purposes It DOES NOT give the amplifier any more power by turning it up Its purpose is to adjust the sensitivity of the amplifier in relation to the output level provided by the source Start with the amp gain set to minimum by turning the control counter clockwise Turn the source level up until distortion is barely audible Then turn it down slightly This will typically be at about 75 to 85 of full volume Raise the amplifier gain until distortion is just audible The gain is now set correctly Check the level with cd tape and tuner to make sure the adjustment is correct for all sources OPTIONAL MODULES All KICKER amplifiers have a Module Docking Port which allows the use of any KICKER Module These modules greatly increase your amplifier s versatility and cost very litle when compared to stand alone units with the same functions When not using a KICKER Module the Bypass Module supplied with your amp must be left
3. in place Active Crossover Modules These 2 way modules allow you to use separate amplifiers for your subwoofers midbass drivers midranges or tweeters By doing this especially on the subwoofer a clean and undistorted sound is available at much higher listening levels Each module offers a range of selectable crossover frequencies and 24dB octave filtering e ASW 60Hz 80Hz or 100Hz subwoofer midbass or midrange crossover e AMR 175Hz 250Hz or 350Hz midbass midrange crossover e ATW 3500Hz or 4500Hz midrange tweeter crossover Specialty Modules e AEE Active Electronic Enclosure When used with KICKER Freeair woofers this module simulates the response of KICKER Competition woofers in a sealed enclosure e AEQ Active EQ Frequency Enhancement and extension module that specializes frequencies in the low bass region as well as the upper treble regions e ACR Active Center Rear Fill This module allows one amplifier to drive a center channel and rear speakers independently at the same time e ARG Active Remote Gain An ideal amplifier enhancement module that provides a remote gain control function Consult with your authorized KICKER dealer for more information TROUBLE SHOOTING Power indicator off no output With a Volt Ohm Meter VOM e Check 12V power terminal e Check GND terminal e Check remote turn on terminal Q Power indicator on no output e Check RCA and speaker con
4. protection from the severe conditions associated with car audio These are thermal soeaker shor and reversed power connections The high input impedance allows for multiple amplifiers to be daisy chained from a single source without degrading the signal The custom tooled connectors provide positive contact for power and speaker connections while allowing maximum gauge wires to be used effectively Optional plug in modules can provide active equalization crossover and other signal processing functions The output of the module can be directed to successive amplifiers through the signal output of the initial amplifier All these features are included in an atractive and easy to install chassis Module Socet ULL UU SS Log a OOrrITETTa Fuse 30A max Right Input so Fuse 30A max Left Input pene ruc Right Module Output Left Module Output Ta ER Speaker Right Outputs Right Mono WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FUSE CAR BATTERY GROUND CABLE 2 ft max REMOTE SIGNAL SPEARE SOURCE TERMINALS CD Cassette LXR Equalizer Etc L R dit F WOI Eal O00 Oooo ng E PUT a OUTPUT IN The X50 amplifier requires 8 gauge power wires for both 12v and ground connections The screws in the amplifiers terminal strip must be very tight Always make the ground connection first when installing this amplifier and disconnect ground last when removing it from the system Connect the ground wire which is 24 in
5. ches or less to a structural chassis member Be sure this connection is to bare metal and securely screwed or bolted It is not recommended to run the ground wire to the battery Run the positive wire directly to the positive terminal of the battery and use a 60 amp fuse within 18 inches of the battery This fuse protects the wire run from the battery Run the power and signal wires on opposite sides of the car This helps to reduce noise in the signal wires between the source and the amplifier The speaker connections can accept up to 8 gauge wire to reduce losses in long runs The cover panel allows for two wiring methods standard and stealth The standard method requires the removal of a break away panel as shown in the following diagram CUT LINE BREAKOUT SECTION The breakout panel is removed by scoring the groove with a razor knife and bending the shaded portion away from the cut The remaining edge can then be touched up with a small file This allows the wiring to be run directly out of the control panel side of the amplifier The opening in the base of the amplifier allows the wiring to travel through the base without altering the cover panel for a stealth look which is often preferred for custom installations With this method short right angle RCA connectors are required for the signal connections Caution Do not route the wires beneath the vehicle without proper protection Do not pinch wires beneath seat frames o
6. e of producing sound levels that can permanently damage ae RS Eo tea el your hearing Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion is more damaging BH toyour ears than listening to an undistorted system at the same volume level The threshold i of pain is always an indicator that the sound level is foo loud and may permanently a a es A damage your hearing Please use common sense when controlling volume MARCH 1995
7. gt 500 CAUTION Stillwater Designs and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound so what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts i Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clear with Once you have established a comfortable level A i Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will if help to prevent hearing loss or damage in the future i After all we want you listening for a lifetime 11 AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS 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 the date of orlginal purchase If Installed by an Authorized KICKER Dealer one 1 year when not Installed by an Authorized Dealer Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the first year from date of original purchase Stillwater Designs will replace or repair at its discretion the defective merchandise at no charge This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is
8. n In conventional stereo or two channel operation a signal input is required for each channel and a speaker load of no less than 1 2 ohm is connected to the right and left outputs LEFT SPEAKERS RIGHT SPEAKERS 1 2Q MINIMUM 1 2Q MINIMUM SIGNAL ane SOURCE CD Cassette Equalizer Etc SPEAKERS Bridged Operation For bridged mono systems an input is required to both input connectors and the speaker load of no less than ohm is connected to the left and right SIGNAL SOURCE CD Cassette Equalzer Etc A Ae Three Channel Mixed Mono Operation Left Channel Right Channel amp Subwoofer Channel The upper frequency drivers are connected in stereo while the mono woofer is connected from the left to the right A typical crossover point would be 100 Hz These systems require the use of passive crossovers To maintain proper impedance loads at all frequencies TWEETER MIDRANGE SUBWOOFER MIDRANGE TWEETER 1 2Q MINIMUM 1 2 Q MINIMUM 1 Q MINIMUM 1 2 Q MINIMUM 1 2 Q MINIMUM TR pea tf ps A A NY a a D i a ih E nae a g ae x y So a i A J5 3 us ees aa Typical 3 Way ETR REMOTE SEL TN CABLE SOURCE System CO Cassette FUSE Equalizer tte B Cmn Da D R DOR Til BERRE 0 IUO coa wee oooolnn 99 sah ft OUTPUT INPUT LEFT CHANNEL SUBWOOFER RIGHT CHANNEL 1 2 Q MINIMUM 1 Q MINIMUM 1 2 Q MINIMUM ae JE SIGNAL l SOURCE Typical 4 Way
9. n authorized KICKER dealer for evaluation Do not ground amp chassis Q Stereo image is unfocused and bass is reduced Check system phasing by turning the balance control to the left and right speakers If bass is more prominent when turned to either side check speaker wiring for proper positive and negative connections Reverse connections on one speaker if necessary Caution When jump starting the vehicle be sure that connections made 10 with jumper cables are correct If improper connections are made if can result in blown fuses in the amplifier power line as well as ofher sysfems in the vehicle SPECIFICATIONS Number of channels 2 Stereo 1 Bridged Mono Rated power channel into 40 25W 100W no more than 0 02 THD 20Hz to 20KHz i both channels driven 12 5 16VDC Rated power channel into 202 50W 200W no more than 0 02 THD 20Hz to 20KHz both channels driven 12 5 16VDC Rated power channel into 10 100W 340W no more than 0 02 THD 20Hz to 2O0KHZ both channels driven 12 5 16VDC Rated power channel into 1 20 170W not recommended no more than 0 05 THD 20Hz to 20kHz bridged mono 12 5 16VDC Max Current Draw 55A 1 2Q stereo load or 192 bridged load Frequency Response 0 1dB 10 Hz to 30 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio gt 100 dB unweighted relative to rated power channel Input Impedance 22 KQ Input Sensitivity range 125mV 2 5V Slew Rate 20Vms Damping Factor 402
10. n 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 one 1 year previous to the date item is sent in Freight must be prepaid items received freight collect will be refused Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty Any questions may be directed to the Warranty 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 Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility items returned from unauthorized individuals or dealers e Return shipping on non defective items Damage through negligence misuse or accident Items physically damaged due to abuse Freight damage The cost of shipping product to Stillwater Designs e Damage caused by exposure to moisture and or Service excessive heat Bent or otherwise modified housings 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 STILLWATER P O Box 459 e Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 U S A e 405 624 8510 e714 KICKER amplifiers are capabl
11. nections e Test speaker outputs with known good test speaker e With VOM in AC volts position check RCA for input voltage No output from one channel Check RCA and speaker connections on that channel e Swap RCA connections between channels e Swap speaker connections between channels 9 E Yellow LED protection light is on and there is no output Case 1 Amp is very hot Thermal protection is engaged Verify that speaker load impedance is not below specified minimums Check area surrounding amplifier for objects which may restrict air flow and proper cooling If this continues to be a problem take vehicle to an authorized KICKER dealer for evaluation Case 2 Output resumes momentarily when system is turned off and then back on Short circuit protection is engaged Verify that speaker load impedance is not below specified minimums With VOM check for short between speaker positive and negative and between speakers and chassis ground If unable to perform task or locate problem take vehicle to an authorized KICKER dealer for evaluation Q Alternator noise a whining that varies with engine RPM Make sure source grounds are as short as possible and connected to bare chassis metal not to factory radio ground Beware of dash braces Many are not grounded to chassis Check RCA cable for proper connections and routing Try another cable routed in a different location in the vehicle If unable to cure problem take vehicle to a
12. 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 whether express or implied shall apply fo 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 Impulse Dealer for warranty Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be obtained by writing or calling Stillwater Designs directly You can confirm that a dealer is authorized for service by the display of a current Authorized Dealer window decal If it becomes necessary for you to send defective merchandise 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 Return only defective components Return of entire cabinets system packs pairs etc increases your return freight charges Non defective items received will be returned freight collect Include a dated proof of purchase from an Authorized Dealer Warranty expiratio
13. r trim panels Caution Do not ground speaker leads MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The orientation of the amplifier is critical to provide proper cooling The cooling fins are designed to operate best when run in a vertical position or mounted flat with the fins up The mounting feet can be attached so they are positioned to the end or the edge of the amplifier whichever works best for you yy tes je LI C Stealth mounting is accomplished by using the template provided in the box The template shows where the screw holes are located and where the mounting surface must be cut out fo run the wires A 6 sheet metal screw must be used when stealth mounting the amplifier The chart on the template shows the screw length needed for the thickness of mounting board used Since the case of the amplifier is part of the noise shielding system in the amplifier it is necessary to mount if to a non conductive surface Mounting the amplifier to chassis ground will cause engine noise AMPLIFIER MOUNTING WITHOUT FEET AMPLIFIER MOUNTING SURFACE Co m WASHER WT Cea oss v ALND Z 6 MOUNTING SCREW 2 NOT SUPPLIED 4 AMPLIFIER MOUNTING WITH FEET SUPPLIED wor S858 T 2 SUPPLIED SCREW 6 32 MOUNTING SURFACE E meetin PILOT HOLE NOTE Never load an amplifier to less than 12 Mono or tol 2Q Stereo SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Two Channel Operatio
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