Kicker IX405D Owner's Manual
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1. 4 KICKER IMPULSE IX405D Five Channel Power Amplifier Congratulations You have just purchased one of the latest in a long line of exceptional car audio power amplifiers from Stillwater Designs Your KICKER IX405D was designed and engineered by the same team which created many other international award winning KICKER components like the ZR ZX DX and XS Series amps It contains a number of cutting edge features that let you build an entire car audio system around this single power component It will give you years of outstanding performance and dependability when installed in a properly designed system Thanks for buying KICKER Enjoy KICKER IMPULSE AMPLIFIER FEATURES Separate electronic crossovers are built in for convenience and allow you to select full range or highpass for front and rear channels as well as lowpass fre quencies for the sub output The Kicker Impulse 1X405 Amplifier is 2 Ohm stable on all five channels the sub out can be bridged to as low as 2 Ohm mono For connection to the source you have the option of low level RCA inputs or a high level inout for use with radios that don t have RCA outputs Separate KICKEQ bass and treble controls give you the ability to boost low and high frequencies to tailor the music to your taste Dash mounted remote control lets you adjust bass output levels from your listening position Auto resetting short circuit and overthermal protection circuits are incorpo rated to protect t2. pair of RCA cables 2 Two pairs of RCA cables 5 Three pairs of RCA cables 4 One stereo pair of high level inputs 5 Two stereo pairs of high level inputs The Parallel inout selector switch allows you to select one or two inputs low level or high The sub channel gets its signal from the front and rear inouts or from separate RCA jacks determined by the position of the Sub Channel input switch Input Option 1 Using One Pair of RCA Cables With the Parallel input selector switch in ON position and the Sub input switch in the FR position all five channels receive input from the front input RCA s MKICKER FRONT RE TREBLE GAIN TREBLE 70Hz 110Hz HIGH LEVEL 70Hz110Hz HIGH LEVEL FRONT REAR OFF ON 70l H SUB F R HIGH PASS HIGH PASS SUB TO SOURCE SET SUB INPUT SELECTOR TO FRONT amp REAR F R SET PARALLEL SELECTOR TO ON This configuration gives output on all five channels with only one pair of inputs There is no fader capability Input Option 2 Using Two Pairs of RCA Cables With the Parallel inout selector switch in the OFF position and the Sub input switch in the F R position the fader capabilities are enabled and the sub channel gets signals from both front and rear inputs MKICKER RONT REAR TREBLE GAIN TREBLE GAN p 70Hz110HZ HIGH LEVEL 70Hz 110Hz HIGH PASS HIGH PASS SET SUB INPUT SELECTOR TO SOURCE TO FRONT amp REAR F R SET PARALLEL 3 SELECTOR
3. EVEL 70Hz110Hz HIGHLEVEL FRONT REAR SUB SUB FR HIGH PASS HIGH PASS PARALLEL LOWPASS SUB SET SUB INPUT SELECTOR Ta SGURCE TO F R POSITION SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT SET PARALLEL SELECTOR TO OFF Basic Systems for the IMPULSE Five Channel Amplifier Front amp Rear Speakers with Subwoofers FRONT MID HIGH MMKICKER FRONT REAR SUB FUSES 12V REM GND HUNAN hl I TS e PRD N eo REAR MID HIGH SUBWOOFERS oe TWEETER MIDRANGE SYSTEM ONT RS Sue FRONT REAR SUB iii le al HHHuUHIl I SI SA aa na SPEAKER OUTPUTS 30A 30A 4 ohm minimum per subwoofer 12V REM GND 30A 30A REAR MID HICH SUBWOOFER 2 OHM MINIMUM Front amp Rear crossovers set to 70 or 110Hz highpass Sub crossover set to 70 or 110HZ lowpass Basic Sub Options for the KICKER IX405D Your Kicker Impulse IX405D has a mono single channel subwoofer output section The minimum total load that the subwoofer section will accommodate is a 2 Ohm load Four screw terminals are provided for ease of installation when multiple woofers are being used but full output can be had by using only one pair of terminals The following diagrams suggest a number of different subwoofer system possibilities Single Subwoofer MKICKER FRONT REAR SUB E Lis EEE tf ie IS a R Ba y SPEAKER OUTPUTS FUSES 12V REM GND e PWR Ls PN P a e 30A 30A 2 or 4 ohm Subwoofer Dual Subw
4. TO OFF Input Option 3 Using Three Pairs of RCA Cables If the source unit has a separate sub output or if using an external crossover use this configuration With the Parallel inout selector in the OFF position and RCA s plugged into the sub inputs you have six inputs and five channel outputs all separate MKICKER FRONT REAR REMOTE SUB TREBLE GAIN TREBLE GAIN F R BASS GAIN Dd Dee 2 Ore flO E 70Hz110HZ HIGH LEVEL 70Hz 110Hz HIGH LEVEL FRONT REAR SUB ON SUB F R HIGH PASS HIGH PASS Eel tow PASS SUB SET SUB INPUT SELECTOR ee TO SUB POSITION SET PARALLEL SELECTOR TO OFF Input Option 4 Using a Stereo Pair of High Level Inputs With the Parallel input selector switch in ON position and the Sub input switch in the F R position all channels receive input from the front high level inouts There is no fader capability MKICKER OOS Obooi o 70Hz110Hz HIGH LEVEL Hz Ca LEVEL i Ea HIGH PASS HIGH PASS FRONT CREAR PARALLEL tow PASS SUB SET SUB INPUT SELECTOR Te OURE TO F R POSITION SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT SET PARALLEL SELECTOR TO ON Input Option 5 Using Two Stereo Pairs of High Level Inputs With the Parallel input selector switch in the OFF position and the Sub input switch in the F R position fader capability is enabled and the sub channel gets signal from both front and rear inputs MKICKER REMOTE OJOO S mg L m amp 70Hz110Hz HIGHL
5. age due to improper installation e Items previously repaired or modified by any e Damage caused by exposure to water excessive unauthorized repair facility heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation e Items returned from unauthorized individuals or e Damage through negligence misuse accident or dealers abuse Repeated returns for the same damage may e Return shipping on non defective items be considered abuse e Products with tampered or missing barcode labels e Freight damage e Products returned without a Return Authorization e The cost of shipping product to Stillwater Designs RA number 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 STILLVATER P O BOX 459 e STILLWATER OKLAHOMA 74076 e 405 624 8510 ley A ie aaa KICKER components are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion is more damaging I to your ears than listening to an undistorted system at the same volume level The threshold of pain is always an indicator that the sound level is too loud and may perma i nently damage your hearing Please use common sense when controlling vo
6. all the way up Turn the sub gain adjust ment on the amplifier chassis up to provide the bass level desired Note As the KICKEQ controls are turned up to provide additional bass or tre ble the overall signal goes up It may be necessary to readjust the gain controls if the KICKEQ controls are turned up very much Setting KICKEQ Controls The Bass and Treble controls on your Impulse Amplifier are provided to help tune your system for ideal sound quality After the system is installed and the vehicle is put back together do a listening test with music that is typical of the type you normally listen to Initially set the tone controls on the source unit to flat and turn the KICKEQ controls fully counter clockwise Depending on your personal taste and the speak ers used in the system you may want to increase the high or low frequencies by turning the KICKEQ controls clockwise Remember that once the vehicle is in motion there will be an apparent loss of bass due to the masking effect of road noise Do not attempt to make adjustments while the vehicle is in motion It is safer to pull off the road to make changes Never change the crossover settings while the amplifier is on A loud pop will result which could destroy speakers or cause hearing loss Troubleshooting The LED mounted on the end panel of the amplifier lights up in two different colors depending on the condition of the amplifier Creen indicates that the amplifier is turned
7. d 8 gauge power wire are recommended If the power wire is longer than 10 feet we rec ommend that the wire size be 4 gauge to reduce losses Any time that a power wire goes through a metal panel such as the firewall or if there is any chance of abrasion it is necessary to use a grommet or other suitable form of protection to avoid shorts The ground wire should be at least 8 gauge as short as possible and attached to the body of the vehicle The ground point must be free from paint and corrosion We recommend using the same gauge wire for power and ground Mounting the IMPULSE Amplifier After determining an appropriate mount ing location which provides good air circulation and access to the end panel controls use the Supplied screws and washers to firmly mount the amplifier The amplifier chassis can be used as a template for the screw locations Check to make sure that the mounting screws will not damage any components on the back side of the chosen mounting surface If a vertical mounting surface is chosen we recommend that the heatsink fins run ver tically as shown for improved cooling The subwoofer remote controller can be mounted in any convenient location in the vehicle It should be within easy reach of the driver to avoid any dangerous situations while 333s driving Ti 2 QLL EXPLANATION OF INPUT OPTIONS FOR THE IMPULSE IX405D The IX405D amplifier has five different options for hookup to your source unit 1 One
8. esigns Kicker Impulse 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 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 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 Dam
9. he amplifier from failure due to extreme conditions State of the art circuitry including MOSFET power supply and glass epoxy cir cuit boards are used to ensure many years of trouble free operation OPTIONAL HIGH LEVEL IN RF RF LF LF FRONT GROUND REMOTE TURN ON REAR IE III PE Se __ LR LR RR RR RER ii Eag pm ch o HHHHHE HH HE i REAR RCA IN ee Gi ise eo oooooooeooeoeoso SUB RCA IN FRONT amp REAR amp SUB SPEAKER OUTPUT UR TXT IRLAALLA J AMERICA S MUSIC MACHINES Wiring The preferred method of bringing input signal in to the amplifier is with RCA cables from a quality tape or CD player A high speaker level input signal may also be used if your factory deck or aftermarket source does not have low level RCA Jacks It is not recommended to mix high and low level inputs Engine noise in the system will probably result Some of the system possibilities are shown in the System Diagrams section of this manual When working with power connections always hook up the ground wire first and disconnect the ground wire last Never make any wiring changes with the amplifier powered up The chassis mounted fuse s are in place to protect the circuitry of the amplifier in the event of major trouble An in line fuse must be installed within 18 inches of the battery to protect the power wire used to supply current to the amplifier For the Kicker Impulse IX405D amplifier a fuse value of 60A an
10. ion Keep RCA cables away from all power wires 10 Specifications IX405D 4 Channel Section RMS Power watts channel 12 5V 4Q stereo 0 085 THD all channels driven RMS Power watts channel 12 5V 2Q stereo 0 2 THD all channels driven RMS Power watts 12 5V 4Q bridged mono 0 2 THD Dynamic Power watts channel 14 4V 4Q stereo 0 085 THD all channels driven Dynamic Power watts channel 14 4V 2Q stereo 0 2 THD Dynamic Power watts 14 4V 4Q bridged mono 0 2 THD Frequency Response Input Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Active Electronic Crossover KICKEQ Bass Boost KICKEQ Treble Boost Subwoofer Section RMS Power watts channel 12 5V 2Q mono 0 2 THD RMS Power watts 12 5V 4Q mono 0 2 THD Dynamic Power watts channel 14 4V 4Q mono 0 085 THD Dynamic Power watts channel 14 4V 2Q mono 0 2 THD Deminsions 2 5 H x 9 5 W x 18 9 L 63mmMmH x 241mmW x 482mmL 40 x4 55 x4 115 x2 55 x4 75x4 150 x 3 20Hz 20kHz 0 5dB High level 4V 10V Low level 150mv 3 0V gt 95dB a weighted re rated power 18dB octave selectable 70Hz or 110 Hz Variable to 18dB centered 40Hz Variable to 12dB centered 18kHz 290 watts 200 watts 275 watts 390 watts 17 ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY Stillwater Designs warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of th
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12. on and no trouble exists When it turns red this indicates that the protection circuit has been engaged The LED on the top of the amplifier chassis indicates that the amplifier is on When the protection circuit is engaged this LED turns off Green power indicator off no output e With Volt Ohm Meter VOM check 1 12v power terminal 2 Ground terminal 5 Remote turn on lead Green power indicator on no output e Check RCA and connections e Test speaker outputs with known good speaker e Check function of source unit e With VOM in AC volts position check RCA for signal No output from one channel e Check RCA and speaker connections for that channel e Swap RCA connections from left to right e Swap speaker connections between channels Red LED protection indicator is lit and there is no output Case 1 Amp is very hot e Thermal protection is engaged Check for proper impedance at speaker terminals Also check location of amplifier to ensure proper air flow around heatsink Case 2 Output resumes momentarily when system is turned off and back on e Short circuit protection is engaged With VOM check for short between speaker positive and negative and between speaker terminals and ground Alternator noise a whining that varies with engine RPM e Make sure that the ground for the source is as short as possible and connected to bare chassis metal The stock radio ground may not be sufficient e Check RCA cable routing and condit
13. oofers MKICKER FRONT REAR SUB I 12V REM GND all i lola id JN N N E L R L RR 1 2 SPEAKER OUTPUTS _ 4 or 8 ohm Subwoofer 30A 30A Four 2 Ohm Subwoofers MKICKER FRONT REAR SUB FUSES 12V REM GND B RR Uais uil Ih EERE NN IE SS en SPEAKER OUTPUTS 30A 30A l Four 8 Ohm Subwoofers MKICKER FRONT REAR SUB B RRB jee eae IE SI SPEAKER OUTPUTS _ ee FUSES 12V REM GND e PWR EN PN Pg m e 1 30A 30A Three DVC Subwoofers KICKER FUSES 12V REM GND 30A 30A 4 ohm minimum per subwoofer Adjustments and Controls Setting Gain Control The gain control is provided for level matching purposes The control 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 gains set to minimum by turning the controls counter clockwise Turn the source level up until distortion is barely audible Then turn the source down slightly This will typically be at about 85 to 95 of full volume Raise the front amplifier gain control until distortion is just audible in the front speak ers Now the deck is matched to the front amplifier channels Turn the source down to a realistic listening level Turn the rear amplifier gain control up until the desired front rear balance is achieved Turn the remote subwoofer control
14. ree 3 years from date of original purchase when installed by an Authorized KICKER Dealer or one 1 year from date of original purchase if 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 war ranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period Stillwater Designs will replace or repair at its discretion the defective merchandise 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 prod uct 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 to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you i o ao 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 D
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