Kicker 2008 ZX 450.2 Owner's Manual
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1. A Sees SRee ee tl 4 Conductor Phone Cable TroubleShooting If your amplifier does not appear to be working check the obvious things first such as blown fuses poor or incorrect wiring connections incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain controls etc There is an illuminated red badge on top of the amplifier denoting the power state of the amp in addition to the Protection LED on the end panel of your Kicker ZX series amplifier When the red badge is lit this indicates the amplifier is turned on and the amplifier is functioning properly ZX 2AMPLIFIER ORED Badge Light off no output With a Volt Ohm Meter VOM check the following 1 12 volt power terminal should read 12V to 16V 2 Remote turn on terminal should read 12V to 16V 3 Check for reversed power and ground connections 4 Ground terminal for proper conductivity 5 Check for blown fuses ORED Badge Light on no output Check the following 1 RCA connections 2 Test speaker outputs with a known good speaker 3 Substitute source unit with a known good source unit 4 Check for a signal in the RCA cable feeding the amplifier with the VOM meter set to measure AC voltage OQ End Panel LED flashing with loud music The yellow LED indicates low battery voltage Check all the connections in your2. KICKER y h STEREOAMPLIFIER X390 2 X450 2 ZX550 2 ZX850 2 INSTALLATION Ps ZX 2SeriesAmplifier A Owner sManual TwoChannelModels ZX350 2 ZX450 2 1 ZX550 2 ZX850 2 Authorized Kicker Dealer Congratulations on your KICKER purchase Purchase Date Please record your purchase information and keep your sales receipt for validation of warranty Amplifier Serial Number Amplifier Model Number Installation 1 Mounting Choose a structurally sound location to mount your Kicker amplifier Make sure there are no items behind the area where the screws will be driven Choose a location that allows at least 4 10cm of open ventilation for the amplifier If possible mount the amplifier in the climate controlled passenger compartment Drill four holes using a 7 64 8mm bit and use the supplied 8 screws to mount the amplifier 2 Wiring Disconnect the vehicle s battery to avoid an electrical short Then connect the ground wire to the amplifier Make the ground wire short 24 60cm or less and connect it to a paint and corrosion free solid metal area of the vehicle s chassis Adding an additional ground wire of this Same gauge or larger between the battery s negative post and the vehicle chassis is recommended The ZX amplifier has dual input sensitivity differential RCA inputs which will receive either high or low level signals from your car stereo s source unit Ideally
3. 0 ElectronicsLimitedWarranty Kicker warrants this product to be free from defecis in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of THREE 3 MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for TWO 2 YEARS from date of original purchase with receipt In all cases you must have the original receipt Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period Kicker will repair or replace at its discretion the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise at no charge Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent producis 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 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 This warranty gives you specific legal rights however you may have other righis that vary from state to state WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE Defective merchandise should be re
4. 1 Check for damaged RCA or speaker input cable 2 Check the routing of RCA or speaker input cable 3 Check the source unit for proper grounding 4 Check the gain settings and turn them down if they are set too high OPoor stereo image or reduced bass response Check system phasing by turning the balance control from left to right If there is more bass output when turned to either side then check your speaker wiring passive crossover networks and speaker terminals for proper positive and negative connections Reverse a speaker connection from positive to negative on the stereo subwoofer channel s if the bass improves the speaker was out of phase OGround Noise Kicker amplifiers are engineered to be fully compatible with all manufacturers head units Some head units may require additional grounding to prevent noise from entering the audio signal If you are experiencing this problem with your head unit in most cases running a ground wire from the RCA outputs on the head unit to the chassis will remedy this issue Please Note Modern high performance speakers have a lower DC Resistance than what used to be available The Kicker Coaxial and Component speakers are rated at four ohms Some DC Resistances may be as low as 3 ohms and work with any amplifier designed to operate at a four ohm load If you want to use two Kicker Coaxial or Component speakers on a single channel of your amplifier wire the speakers in series This will improve t
5. was designed It does not cover o Damage due to improper installation o Subsequent damage to other components o Damage caused by exposure to moisture excessive heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation o Damage through negligence misuse accident or abuse Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility Return shipping on non defective items Products with tampered or missing barcode labels Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Freight Damage The cost of shipping product to Kicker Service performed by anyone other than Kicker HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 72 hour service for all electronics amplifiers crossovers equalizers etc returns Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 NOTE All specifications and performance figures are subject to change Please visit the www kicker com for the most current information ZX 2AMPLIFIER InternationalWarranty Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s war
6. when connecting the source unit to the amplifier the ZX amplifier s input level switch should be set to LO and a low level signal should run from the source unit s stereo RCA output to the stereo RCA input on the end panel of the amplifier using RCA interconnect cable If a low level stereo RCA output is not available on the source unit the signal can be delivered to the amplifier using the high level speaker outputs on the source unit Set the input level switch on the end panel of the amplifier to HI Crimp and solder RCA connectors to the end of the speaker wire running from the high level speaker outputs on the source unit and connect the wire to the RCA Inputs on the end panel of the amplifier as shown in Figure 1 Either input method will provide a low level output signal at the RCA output which effectively passes the audio signal to another amplifier or component Keep the audio signal cable away from factory wiring ii REPASE harnesses and other power wiring If you need to cross this wiring cross it at a 90 degree angle Figure 1 Ground or Shielding a To Amplifier Install a fuse within 18 45cm of the battery and in line with the 8 gauge power cable connected to your amplifier If you ever need to remove the amplifier from the vehicle after it has been installed the ground wire should be the last wire disconnected from the amplifier just the opposite as when you installed it See the f
7. Volts 4Q stereo lt 1 THD N E a ase ii 20 stereo lt 1 THD N Nip 225 KS EVORA 425 x2 4Q mono lt 1 THD N 350 450 550 850 Length in cm 13 1 2 34 2 16 3 4 42 5 20 50 7 23 1 4 59 Specifications common to all models Height in mm 2 1 8 54mm Width in mm 9 5 8 244mm Frequency Response 0 5 db 20 Hz 20 KHz Signal to Noise Ratio gt 95db a weighted re rated power Inout Sensitivity eee High Level 250mV 10V Selectable Electronic Crossover Variable HI LO or OFF bypass 50 200Hz 12db Octave Bass Boost Variable O 18db Bass Boost 40Hz Note To get the best performance from your new Kicker Amplifier we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring 3 OPERATION Operation INPUT AUTO L R L R TURN ON LEVEL E O O E XOVER mi m 12V DC AUDIO OFF HI LO ET ES INPUT OUTPUT OFFS 9 O N___1 aa hl i i REMOTE BASS SPKR SPKR 1 Automatic Turn On Selection The ZX series offers three different automatic turn on modes that can be selected on the end panel 12V DC Offset and Audio Using either the DC Offset or Audio mode causes the REM terminal to have 12V out for turning on additional amplifiers ORemote Turn On Set the switch to 12V to use the remote turn on lead from your source unit Run 18 Ga wire from the Remote Turn On Lead on your source unit to the terminal labeled REM between t
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9. he amplifier s positive and negative power terminals This is the preferred automatic turn on method ODC Offset Turn On If Remote Turn On is not an option the next best setting is DC Offset The DC Offset mode detects a 6 volt surge from the HI Level speaker outputs when the source unit has been turned on OSignal Sense Turn On The Audio setting is the final alternative for Automatic turn on This is a Signal Sense turn on method that detects the incoming audio signal from your source unit and automatically turns on the amp This turn on method will not work properly if the input gain control is not set appropriately 2 Input Level The RCA inputs on Kicker ZX amplifiers are capable of receiving either Hi or Low level signals from your source unit If the only output available from your source unit is a Hi Level signal simply press in the Input Level switch on the amplifier Refer to the wiring section of this manual for additional instructions 3 Crossover Switch Use the XOVER switch on the end panel of the amplifier to set the internal crossover to OFF HI or LO When the switch is set to OFF a full bandwidth signal will be amplified Set the switch to HI if you want the amplifier s internal crossover to serve as a high pass filter Set the switch to LO if you want the amplifier s internal crossover to serve as a low pass filter Never change the crossover OFF HI LO switch setting with the audio system on 4 Input Gain Control The
10. he sound quality lower the total harmonic distortion and lessen the thermal load at the amplifier This may prevent an amplifier from shutting down due to over current protection circuitry E PO NA dA a 05 fa Fm a 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 the failure of other critical systems in the vehicle If you have more questions about the installation or operation of your new KICKER product see the Authorized KICKER Dealer where you made your purchase For more advice on installation click on the SUPPORT tab on the Kicker homepage www kicker com Choose the TECHNICAL SUPPORT tab choose the subject you are interested in and then download or view the corresponding information Please E mail supportOkicker com or call Technical Services 405 624 8588 for unanswered or specific questions Model ZX350 2 Model ZX550 2 110 x 2 O 4 ohms 14 4Vdc 1 THD CEA 2006 Watts 205 x 2 4 ohms 14 4Vde 1 THD CEA 2006 Watts Signal to Noise Ratio 94 CEA 2006 ref 1W A weighted Signal to Noise Ratio 91 CEA 2006 ref 1W A weighted Model ZX450 2 Model ZX850 2 150 x 2 O 4 ohms 14 4Vdc 1 THD CEA 2006 Watts 295 x 2 4 ohms 14 4Vde 1 THD CEA 2006 Watts Signal to Noise Ratio 91 Signal to Noise Ratio 89 CEA 2006 ref 1W A weighted CEA 2006 ref 1W A weighted WARRANTY 00000000
11. input gain control is not a volume control It matches the output of the source unit to the input level of the amplifier Turn the source unit up to about 3 4 volume if the source unit goes to 30 turn it to 25 Next slowly turn clockwise the gain on the amplifier up until you can hear audible distortion then turn it down a little 5 Bass Boost Control The variable bass boost control on the top of the amplifier is designed to give you increased output O 18dB at 40 Hz The setting for this control is subjective If you turn it up you must go back and adjust the input gain control to avoid clipping the amplifier 6 Crossover Control The variable crossover on the top of the amplifier allows you to adjust the crossover frequency from 50 200Hz The setting for this control is subjective 80Hz is a good place to start 7 RemoteBass Level Control When the crossover q eS vie on your ZX 2 series amplifier is set to LO pass you a dt have the ability to control the output level of the o E amplifier remotely To mount the remote bass level rai control simply screw the metal bracket to the chosen Slide the housing until it snaps into the metal bracket location Then slide the housing onto the bracket until it snaps into place Run the cable from the controller to the Remote Bass jack on the amplifier chassis 3
12. nseren Kunden sich bez glich der zugelassenen und passenden Lautstarkepegel auBerhalb des Autos an die rilichen L rmvorschriften zu halten GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE VersionFran aise Pour connaitre les proc dures propres a la politique de garantie de votre pays contactez votre revendeur ou distributeur International Kicker AVERTISSEMENT Les haut parleurs Kicker ont la capacit de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager l ou e de fa on irr versible L augmentation du volume d un syst me jusqu un niveau pr sentant une distorsion audible endommage davantage louie que l coute d un syst me sans distorsion au m me volume Le seuil de la douleur est toujours le signe que le niveau sonore est trop lev et risque d endommager oule de fa on irr versible R glez le volume en faisant prevue de bon sens L expression carburant pour vivre plein pot fait reference au dynamisme de la marque Kicker d quipements audio pour vehicules et a pour but d encourager nos clients a faire le maximum vivre plein pot dans tous les aspects de leur vie Les haut parleurs et amplificateurs Kicker sont les meilleurs dans le domaine des quipements audio et repr sentent donc pour nos client le carburant pour vivre plein pot dans aspect installation audio de v hicule de leur vie Nous encourageons tous nos clients respecter toutes les lois et r glementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores a
13. ranty policies WARNING KICKER products 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 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 permanently damage your hearing Please use common sense when controlling volume GARANTIA INTERNACIONAL Versi nEspa ol Comun quese con su concesionario o distribuidor Kicker internacional para obtener infor aci n sobre procedimientos espec ficos relacionados con las normas de garant a de su pa s ADVERTENCIA Los excitadores Kicker son capaces de producir niveles de sonido que pueden da ar permanentemente el o do Subir el volumen del sistema hasta un nivel que produzca distorsi n es m s da ino para el o do que escuchar un sistema sin distorsi n al mismo volumen El dolor es siempre una indicaci n de que el sonido es muy fuerte y que puede da ar permanentemente el o do Sea precavido cuando controle el volumen La frase combustible para vivir la vida Livin Loud a todo volumen se refiere al entusiasmo por la vida que la marca Kicker de est reos de autom vil representa y a la recomendaci n a nuestros clientes de que vivan lo mejor posible a todo volumen en todo sentido La l nea de altavoces y amplificadores Kicker es la mejor del mercado de audio de au
14. tom viles y por lo tanto representa el combustible para vivir a todo volumen en el rea de est reos de autom vil de la vida de nuestros clientes Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas y reglamentos locales sobre ruido en cuanto a los niveles legales y apropiados de audici n fuera del veh culo AILNVaVS INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE DeutscheVersion Nehmen Sie mit Ihren internationalen Kicker Fachhandler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf um Details Uber die Garantieleistungen in Ihrem Land zu erfahren WARNUNG KICKER Treiber k nnen einen Schallpegel erzeugen der zu permanenten Geh rsch den f hren kann Wenn Sie ein System auf einen Pegel stellen der h rbare Verzerrungen erzeugt schadet das Ihren Ohren mehr als ein nicht verzerrtes System auf dem gleichen Lautst rkepegel Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige daf r dass der Schallpegel zu laut ist und zu permanenten Geh rsch den f hren kann Seien Sie bei der Lautstarkeeinstellung bitte vernunttig Der Slogan Treibstoff fur Livin Loud bezieht sich auf die mit den Kicker Autostereosystemen assoziierte Lebensfreude und die Tatsache dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen in allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach dem Besten Livin Loud zu streben Die Lautsprecher und Verstarker von Kicker sind auf dem Markt fur Auto Soundsysteme f hrend und stellen somit den Treibstoff fur das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden dar Wir empfehlen allen u
15. turned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs Kicker Dealer for warranty service Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www kicker com or by contacting Stillwater Designs directly 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 directly to Stillwater Designs Kicker call the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA 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 RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Please return only defective components The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges Non defective items will be returned freight collect to yOu Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible and a proof of purchase statement listing the Customer s name Dealer s name and invoice number and product purchased Warranty expiration on items without proof of purchase will be determined from the type of sale and manufacturing date code Freight must be prepaid items sent freight collect or COD will be refused WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it
16. use chart on the following page for power and ground wire size and fusing recommendations 3 Configuration The following diagrams show the most common configurations for your Kicker ZX series amplifier Figure 2 Two Channel Operation Stereo Minimum Impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation 60cm o a SES TEE Si Ground Signal Out Remote Signal In Turn On 45cm Pe Battery ZX 2AMPLIFIER Figure 3 Bridged Operation Mono Minimum impedance of 4 ohms while in bridged operation R 60cm e 24 e Ground Remote __ Turn On 45cm 18 Battery E 0 Figure 4 o Stereo and Mono Operation Simultaneously SAMS a Minimum impedance of 4 ohms mono and 2 ohms per channel in stereo simultaneously gt High Pass _ AV po E XOVER tn ay 60cm a D e 24 gt O E gt Ground IE Signal Out t L Re R Bridge Wiring lt lt EE Signal In Remote _ PG Turn On 45cm 8 12V Fuse Battery r High Pass AZ JA XOVER ModelZX350 2 1 ONE 50 AMPERE FUSE PowerGroundWire SGA ModelZX450 2 1 ONE 60 AMPERE FUSE PowerGroundWire 4GA ModelZX550 2 1 ONE 70 AMPERE FUSE PowerGroundWire 4GA ModelZX850 2 1 ONE 120 AMPERE FUSE PowerGroundWire 2GA Performance Model ZX350 2 ZX450 2 X550 2 X850 2 RMS Power in Watts all channels driven 914 4
17. vehicle s charging system It may be necessary to replace or charge your vehicle s battery or replace your vehicle s alternator OEnd Panel LED on no output 1 Amplifier is very hot gt Thermal protection is engaged Test for proper impedance at the speaker terminals with a VOM meter See the diagrams in this manual for minimum recommended impedance and multiple speaker wiring Suggestions Also check for adequate airflow around the amplifier 2 Amplifier shuts down only while vehicle is running gt Voltage protection circuitry is engaged Voltage to the amplifier is not within the 9 16 volt operating range Have the vehicle s charging and electrical system inspected 3 Amplifier will only play at low volume levels gt Short circuit protection is engaged Check for speaker wires shorted to each other or to the vehicle chassis Check for damaged speakers or speaker s operating below the minimum recommended impedance ONO output from one channel 1 Check the balance control on source unit 2 Check the RCA or speaker input and speaker output connections for the channel 3 Swap the RCA or speaker input cable from left to right If the problem changes sides then you have a bad RCA or speaker input cable or source unit problem 4 Swap the speaker output wire from left to right If the problem changes sides then you have a bad speaker cable passive crossover network and or speaker O Alternator noise whining sound with engine s RPM
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