Kicker ZK500 Owner's Manual
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1. LI SS L TE ave KICKER Skid Resistant Non Marking Fett SS IR Remote Transport Receiver Figure 3 Handle Square Passive Radiator I 1 8 Stereo Auxiliary Input DC Power 22 Volts I I I I I I I Composite L R Video Out Stereo RCA Output ImportantSafetyInstructions Read and follow all the instructions listed in this manual Follow all safety and procedural recommendations to prevent damage to your self your Kicker product or your portable entertainment device The ZK500 should not be used near water or in an environment where exposure to liquids is possible This includes but is not exclusive to areas where splashing dripping leaks spills and exposure to rain can occur Liquid containers should not be placed on or near the ZK500 Stereo System The ZK500 Stereo System should not be cleaned with liquid cleaners Use only a dry cloth to clean the ZK500 Only use the ZK500 in areas with adequate open ventilation allowing at least 4 of space on all sides of the ZK500 Do not set the ZK500 on any surface or cover the ZK500 with any object that could impede the airflow to and from the ZK500 Stereo System The ZK500 should not be placed near any source of heat This includes but is not limited to stoves radiators heating elements electronic heat sources and areas where excessive solar heat can be generated Do not install the ZK500 near any flame or place any flammable objects2. Mi i Ail s NO 1 x 4 KICKER ZKICKDIGITALSTEREOSYSTEMFORZUNE ZK500 2007 Stillwater Designs 2 lt ai J gt lt i The Zune Device should be mounted on the docking bay before NE LY DigitalStereoSystem KICKER a J AH N Owner sManual Model ZK500 Authorized Kicker Dealer Congratulations on your KICKER purchase Purchase Date Please record your purchase doda Number ZK500 information and keep your sales receipt for validation of warranty Serial Number The Kicker zKICK ZK500 Stereo System for Zune is designed for livin loud with your Zune device in the home environment The ZK500 is fully featured with dual full range 5 127mm Kicker drivers and 3 4 20mm silk dome tweeters driven by a powerful amplifier with digital signal processing The 6 152mm square passive radiator subwoofer on the back of the ZK500 balances the sonic output adding the punchy low frequency response that put Kicker subwoofers on the map The rotary control and infrared remote allow simple streamlined control of your ZK500 Stereo System The ZK500 can be used with any existing Zune device In addition the ZK500 boasts a wide range of connectivity options including a composite video output stereo RCA outputs and an 1 8 stereo auxiliary input for incorporating additional audio video devices with your ZK500 Stereo System Docking YourZuneLDevice connecti
3. 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 l aspect installation audio de v hicule de leur vie Nous encourageons tous nos clients a respecter toutes les lois et r glementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores acceptables a l ext rieur des v hicules P O Box 459 e Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 e U S A e 405 624 8510 11282007 j 07ZK
4. l o do que escuchar un sistema sin distorsi6n al mismo volumen El dolor es siempre una indicaci n de que el sonido es muy fuerte y que puede danar permanentemente el oido 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 linea de altavoces y amplificadores KICKER es la mejor del mercado de audio de autom viles y por lo tanto representa el combustible para vivir a todo volumen en el area 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 audici6n fuera del vehiculo FLLNVIVI 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 rschaden fuhren 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 Lautstarkepegel Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige dafur dass der Schallpegel zu lau
5. n the ZK500 on off Volume Up Volume Down Play Pause Skip Forward Hold down to Fast Forward Skip Backward Hold down to Rewind Navigate to next Zune Device menu directory Navigate to previous Zune device menu directory OU OO amp ConnectingExtemalDevices Q Navigate upward through Zune device menu directory Increase values within ZK500 System Menu Press up arrow while in Aux In Menu to enable Aux Input Navigate downward through Zune device menu directory Reduce values within ZK500 System Menu Press down arrow while in Aux In Menu to disable Aux Input Navigate toward Zune device root directory Hold down to enter ZK500 System Menu Navigate within ZK500 System Menu Treble gt Bass gt Aux in Make selections and enter sub directories within Zune device Use enter button to exit the ZK500 System Menu To connect an external video display to the ZK500 make sure the video output is enabled on your Zune device Enabling the video out on your Zune device may require a firmware upgrade Check for software updates from the helo menu of your Zune software with your device connected to your computer s USB port To enable the video output on the Zune device s main menu select settings gt display gt tv out Turn the tv out setting to on Connect a standard RCA composite video cable from the composite video output on the back of the ZK500 to the RCA video input on your external vide
6. near the device The power outlet used to provide power to the ZK500 should be accessible at all times The polarized 2 prong electrical plug has a wide blade and narrow blade that should fit into the corresponding wide and narrow receiving connections of your electrical outlet Do not force the plug into the outlet If the plug provided with the unit does not fit consult with an electrician to upgrade the electrical outlet accordingly The power cord should be situated in a way that protects it from being pinched walked on tripped over or accidentally pulled from the electrical outlet or the electrical input on the ZK500 Do not run the cable through doorways or underneath objects that could damage the wire or tear the insulating material surrounding the wire Only use the manufacturer supplied power supply with the ZK500 We recommend using a surge protector power conditioner and unplugging the ZK500 during any electrical storms or situations that could cause voltage fluctuations in the electrical system NOILLVTIVLSNI OPERATION UsingtheSystemMenuRotaryControl The ZK500 Stereo System s rotary control provides an intuitive user interface The System Menu options listed on the LCD display below are available for adjustment by the rotary control The rotary control knob is used as a push button to power on the ZK500 and to scroll through the menus available on the LCD screen Turning the rotary control knob allows you to adjust the parameters
7. ng any power cables to the Kicker Stereo System 1 Choose the dock adapter that best fits your Zune device See the table below 2 Attach the adapter to the ZK500 s docking bay 3 Connect your Zune device to the ZK500 s dock connector 4 Plug the power cable into the DC input on the back of the ZK500 i C KIKTONER 5 Plug the 2 prong electrical plug into a surge I protected electrical outlet ZK500DockAdapter ZuneDeviceModel 1 A Zune 30 Gb Digital Media Player 2 B Zune 80 Gb Digital Media Player 3 C Zune 4 8 Gb Digital Media Player Note The ZK500 is compatible with Zune Firmware Version 1 4 and beyond Before docking your Zune device to the ZK500 Stereo System update to the latest Zune firmware by syncing your Zune device to your Zune software and checking for the most recent updates AY SOUNdBate Visit www soundgate com to learn more about Soundgate products designed for enjoying your Zune device in the mobile environment Soundgate products offer a wide range of options for connecting your Zune device to your factory car stereo system Designed for ZUNE amp Note To prevent vibration during playback use the enclosed vibration isotation pad as shown in Fig 2 ZKSOOSTEREOSYSTEM LCD Rotary Full Range Silk Dome Control 3 rye Tweeters Vibration Isolation Pad Docking Bay
8. ntainer 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 Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible and a proof of purchase statement listing your name and return shipping address the 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 was designed It does not cover o Damage due to improper use Damage due to improper installation of components or audio video devices Subsequent damage to other components or audio video devices Damage caused by exposure to moisture excessive heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation Damage through negligence misuse flood fire earthquake accident or abuse Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility or person 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
9. o display See Figure 3 This is a pass through connection If there are any problems with your external video display refer to the Zune device manual or the instructions packaged with your external video display The 4 and 8 GB Zune digital media players will not output video through the ZK500 To connect an external audio device to the ZK500 enable Aux In mode with the rotary control as previously described Connect your line level device to the 1 8 stereo input on the back of the ZK500 with the included auxiliary cable See Figure 2 If the sound is distorted you may be overdriving the auxiliary input Try turning down the external device until the sound is no longer distorted Performance Model Speaker Design Woofer Size in mm Tweeter Size in mm Tweeter Design Passive Radiator Size in mm RMS Power Watts 1 Total Harmonic Distortion Effective Frequency Range Hz Power Supply Volts Ampere Height in mm Width in mm Depth in mm Weight Ib kg ZKSOO 2 Way 51127 3 4 20 Silk Dome 6X6 152 X 152 2X20 50 20k 22 2 1 8 5 216 19 2 488 8 4 214 9 2 4 2 FJIONVWAOJIId WARRANTY HomeLimitedWarranty KICKER warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE 1 YEAR from date of original purchase with the orginal receipt from an Authorized KICKER Dealer Should service be necessary under this warranty for any
10. of the selected menu KICKER ZK500 System Menu Treb Bass Wi Iw Aux in Vol ii ii Standby Use the push button selector to turn on the ZK500 and make menu selections N Turn the rotary control to 4 adjust system menu A parameters I 4 After plugging the power supply into the DC input on the back of the ZK500 the unit will be in Standby mode as displayed by the LCD screen on the System Menu Turn the power on by pushino the rotary control button once When the power is on both the Kicker logo and Vol will be displayeq on the System Menu Figure 4 Volume By default the ZK500 will be in volume control mode and Vol will be displayed on the LCD screen Turn the rotary knob to adjust the volume up or down The rotary control will automatically revert to volume control mode after a short time period if any other menus have been selected To scroll through the other menus simply use the rotary control as a push button Each single button push will take you from one menu to the next rotating through Treb gt Bass gt Aux In gt Vol and back to the Treb treble control Treble To adjust the treble on the ZK500 use the rotary control as a push button to scroll through the menus until the Treb menu is displayed on the LCD screen Turn the rotary control knob clockwise to increase treble and counter clockwise to reduce treble Bass To adjust the bass level on the ZK500 u
11. product to KICKER Service performed by anyone other than KICKER O O O O O O O O O O 0 HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE KICKER strives to maintain a goal of 2 hour service for all home and portable electronic 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 ZKSOOSTEREOSYSTEM IntemationalWarranty Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty 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 VersionEspanol Comuniquese con su concesionario o distribuidor KICKER internacional para obtener infor aci n sobre procedimientos especificos relacionados con las normas de garantia de su pais ADVERTENCIA Los excitadores KICKER son capaces de producir niveles de sonido que pueden danar permanentemente el oido Subir el volumen del sistema hasta un nivel que produzca distorsi6n es mas danino para e
12. 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 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 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 rights that vary from state to state WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized KICKER Dealer for warranty service Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www kicker com or by contacting KICKER directly 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 co
13. se the rotary control as a push button to scroll through the menus until the Bass menu is displayed on the LCD screen Turn the rotary control knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to reduce bass Auxiliary Input To enable the auxiliary input on the ZK500 an external device must be plugged into the 1 8 stereo auxiliary input on the back of the unit Use the rotary control as a push button and scroll through the menus until Aux In is displayed Turn the rotary control clockwise to enable the auxiliary inout When the auxiliary is enabled the system menu will display ON Turn the rotary control counter clockwise to disable the auxiliary input and return to Zune device mode When the auxiliary input is disabled the system menu will display Standby In Standby mode the ZK500 will be powered down but your docked Zune device will continue to charge as long as a power source is plugged into the DC input on the back of the ZK500 To enter standby mode simply press and hold the rotary control button until the unit turns off and Standby is displayed ZK500STEREOSYSTEM UsingtheRemoteControl The Infrared Remote Control enables you to control your Zune device and access the ZK500 System Menu from a convenient location With the fully featured remote control it is easy to access all of your Zune device s music and or video content Figure 5 KICKER ba Mute ZK500 Output Hold down to tur
14. t ist und zu permanenten Gehorschaden fuhren kann Seien Sie bei der Lautstarkeeinstellung bitte vern nftig 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 unseren Kunden sich bez glich der zugelassenen und passenden Lautstarkepegel au erhalb des Autos an die rtlichen Larmvorschriften zu halten GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE _ VersionFrancaise 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 facon irr versible L augmentation du volume d un syst me jusqu un niveau pr sentant une distorsion audible endommage davantage l ou e 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 l ou e de facon irr versible R glez le volume en faisant prevue de bon sens L expression carburant pour vivre plein pot fait reference au dynamisme de
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