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Kicker 2005 SXRC SX Amplifier Remote Control Owner's Manual

1. When you are done adjusting the high pass crossover on this amplifier press the f ESC key while in the Wi and e SLLIFE options menu to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the HI PASS menu the KICKER Hr indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the HI PASS menu The KICKER SXRC monitors and prevents any high pass crossover point from being set any closer than 1 3 octave from the low pass crossover point If you cannot set the high pass crossover where you want then check the ISIS display and see if MWKICKER SLPRCHPE the MHF is lit and the L indicator is flashing If it is then you need to go to the LO PASS menu and raise the low pass crossover point This is done as a safety precaution to prevent a notch filter condition SXR REMNOT CONTRAL 33 OreR aTicr Se 2 ES SS CII EZ Cire HHESE MENU Here is where you can switch the polarity of There is also a LEFT and 5HT indicator vee AKICKER each channel s output between 0 or 180 degrees in the ISIS display that will light up O ECOLE indicating which channel s Left and or Eh IE LIN LL Use the UP and DOUIN keys to scroll Right are currently being adjusted WITI FURE MEET L CULT throug HLT Limi Lei Livi and iri LH then press the ENT key to select SX 1_ Series does not offer Left or Right Channel option Only 0 Degree or 180 Degree
2. Owner s MANUAL XRC SX AmeurieR Remote CONTROL fees Tiss MKICKER gt SXRC SX Series Amplifier Remote Control Attention Please record your purchase information in the area provided below We recommend attaching the original sales receipt or a copy of it to this manual for future reference If you require service on this remote control during the warranty period you will need to provide this information and a copy of the receipt to Kicker to validate your warranty ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT Dealer Where Purchased SX Series SXRC Remote Control Owner s Manual Congratulations You have just purchase the latest in microprocessor powered amplifier control technology to carry the famous KICKER name Your KICKER SXRC is designed and built to give you years of unmatched control flexibility and trouble free performance in the judging lanes and on the street Please read this installation manual it contains valuable information to help you get the most out of your new SXRC Remote Control This is your Fuel for Livin Loud 1 Purchase Date Model Number SXRC S lt R Reno Te CONT RaL NER a MPORTANT I gt TEA Ok we know you are chomping at the bit to get this new toy plugged in and working but there are some initial steps you will have to take before you can use your SXRC with your SX Series amplifiers After you follow the instructions
3. SXR Reno Te CONTRAL_ 77 OR Ee R a TION Ge ep iie ek SSS KOMA Re SS SOR Powered by the on board SX DAP Digital Audio Processor the Kompressor included in all SX Series amplifiers and controlled by the SXRC is a complete digital compressor solution used to compress or expand the audio signal in different ways based on the setting selected Using real world testing in the automotive environment KICKER engineers developed three compression expansion settings for use in your SX Series amplifiers Each setting controls 6 Kompressor parameters Compression Above Threshold Controls how much expansion or compression is applied to the audio signal when its level is higher than the threshold Compression Below Threshold Controls how much expansion or compression is applied to the audio signal when its level is lower than the threshold Threshold This is the signal strength reference point that the Kompressor uses to determine when to compress or expand the signal Integration Time Controls the energy detection part of the Kompressor circuitry and determines whether to look for peak output averaged output or anything in between the two extremes Attack Time Controls how quickly the Kompressor reacts to any signal above or below the threshold Release Time Controls how quickly the Kompressor effect is released when any signal above or below the threshold is detected When you se
4. IN jack on the third ampli fier into the REMOTE 1 Meter Network Cable OUT jack of the second amplifier in the chain nm f Even if you have more 4 mO Q00 than three amps at this f OO N point only the first second i Additional Network Cable and third ones should be Supplied By You connected as the diagram on the right shows To Next Amplifier SXR REMNOT CONTRaL_ 21 INST StL ST ico eS 2 eS e NOTE If you take longer than three minutes to plug the Network Cable in from the third amplifier Step 22 the SXRC will time out and return to the scrolling Default Menu If this happens you will then need to skip Step 23 and return to the Autosearch Menu by following Steps 24 26 Step 23 If the ISIS Display is showing CIT OI Ca LA mi Lacri ri press the ENT key to detect update lt and load the second amplifier Skip to Step 27 Step 24 Press the ENT key one time to enter the SXRC Main Menu The first Main Menu item will lt lt lt be displayed which is Mii AIL FI FIU Step 25 Press the UP or DOWN key until the display reads VW SE TLIF Press the ENT Menu La Ce Ty ia key to enter the W SE LiF Step 26 Press t the display reads YE of Li key to activate the rit Step 27 The SXRC is now searching Froon w for the third amplifier connected to the gt Communications Network It will do the exact same
5. Autosearch Menu by following Steps 31 33 Step 30 If the ISIS Display is showing AUT LISEMKLH press the ENT key to detect update lt and load the second amplifier Skip to Step 34 PL EARL Step 31 Press the ENT key one time to enter the SXRC Main Menu The first Main Menu item will lt lt lt be displayed which is Mii AIL FI FIU Step 32 Press the UP or DOWN key until the display reads WWW SE TLIF Press the ENT cn T i Menu key to enter the VW at iLi CW AIT LJ HILSE WENT a the display reads key to activate the EI AT T LA rii Ligier function Step 34 The SXRC is now searching 5 for the fourth amplifier connected to the ma Communications Network It will do the exact same sequence A P as in step 13 int Once it detects the amplifier it will load the I5 LLLI L new software into the amplifier and verify KICKER the software upload has been successful The remote will then display how many VE amplifiers have been detected 4 at this point successfully updated and brought into the SXRC Communications Network 24 NOTE If steps 28 34 worked correctly you should now have four SX Series amplifiers updated and brought into the SXRC Communications Network skip to step 35 If not then read on ERII The Mig If the display came back blinking 7 after doing the ALTLEEHALH then there is a problem with the Communications Network e Go back and double check your
6. It skips the entire locking function and returns to the MAIN menu i LOCK SXRL locks out all the SXRC controls ITL Le CITIT LLILIs nir locks out the controls on all SX Series amplifiers connected to the SXRC This prevents tampering at the amp directly unless you know the code L LK ALL locks out all the SXRC controls and all SX Series amplifiers connected to the SXRC LIILLILK unlocks the controls on all SX Series amplifiers connected to the SXRC If you select any of the Lock functions KICKER the SXRC will flash LOCKED in the NT ALE he display to verify the lock has completed er EE ere successfully WKICKER Once the SXRC is locked it will return to the DEFAULT menu and the LLL K vw AIEEE v indicator will be lit in the ISIS display f From the DEFAULT menu press the ENT key to unlock the SXRC The display will show LiL LILK Press the ENT key again to enter the UNLOCK e ae menu and enter your code LIL LL 75 OR e R a TION e SS 76 Use the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change Use the UP and DOWN keys to change the selected character 7 4 1 c 5 etc When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to enter your unlock code If the code is correct the SXRC will unlock and return to the MAIN menu If this did not happen then read on If you enter the wrong code the display will flash the m
7. The name of the remote control You can change this name to whatever you like See the SXRC SETUP section of the manual XX X MELTS Displays the current voltage at the selected amnplitiet s JEL AMP 12 volt battery terminal Selecting the INFO 4 is described in the SXRC SETUP section of the manual gt XX X IEG F or XX X JED L Displays the current P M AMA PENTI F in is described in t mporature of the selected amplifier L fahrenheit or celsius Selecting the i 1 the SXRC SETUP section of the manual EL G Fk SXR Reno Te Con Tm oL 27 OR e a TION Wisp AE MMEILI IMAT menun Tt irme The name of the current Global Memory Preset in use if any are currently selected iil L The current setting of the Digital Remote Volume Control You can select which amplifiers are controlled by this function See the SXRC SETUP section of the manual WH ss VLIL S vw M TE nm M T How many SX Series amplifiers are currently connected to the SXRC If you have 4 but it only says 3 time to troubleshoot or go fishing Your choice CH CL ill SEL AY JATE Displays the current date in month day year format Requires initial setup by you and then is kept up to date with internal backup battery Described later in the SXRC SETUP section of the manual TEM L L 2 HEMET TIME Displays the current time in 12 hour am pm format Requires initial setup by
8. bal L t through the available memories iii through DAL DAT IAL L4 HCN T oi Utes cot 1 1 M M HL I yim LES When you have the memory selected that you want to name simply press the ENT key to lt select it You can now use the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change Use the UP and DOLIN keys to Pa the selected character H F 2 1 etc PRESS amp HOLD When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save your new group name You can now select another Memory Name to re name or press the EC key to return to the SXRC SETUP menu IAA IMAT EUA INAC MENU Here aT ho the default name of each SX Series amplifier 5 BLL eh to any 10 character name you want Very useful for identifying an amplifier by its purpose etc HEAL L TPES LES ey LEM GSS LENTER PEH Tig ETUS Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the amplifiers connected to the SXRC e MWKICKER When you have the amplifier selected that i you want to re name simply press the ENT key to select it You can now use the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change Use the UP and DOWN keys to Em the selected character F i g 41 etc PRESS amp HOLD When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save your n
9. crossover where you want then check the ISIS display and see if the LFF is lit and the HF indicator is SICKER flashing If it is then you need to go to the TOE uF HI PASS menu and lower the high pass cedar lee crossover point This is done as a safety precaution to prevent a notch filter condition SXR REMNOT CONTRAL EFT DOCE riui viria MENU Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier s high pass crossover Use the UP and DOUIN keys to scroll EIN TLA Ci MOC through MEL iL and Lure and then press the ENT key to select CN TLA KENL LI iL T selects the crossover point and can be set at any 1 12th octave spaced frequency from 10 Hz to 16 kHz HI LIT We were tO Wo ie HN SX 1 Series is 10 Hz to 159 Hz in 1 Hz steps E LEN L and ECI rE Use the UP and DOLUN keys to select your frequency Press the EC key to save your setting and return to the EML 5LLFE options menu You can now select another high pass crossover option to adjust on this amplifier if desired SLLIFE selects the roll off of the crossover and can be set from Lit to J0 Hie LIL i iLi 1 in 6 dB steps SX 1 Series is OFF to 24 dB in 6 dB Steps Use the UP and DOUIN keys to select your P high pass crossover slope Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the EEMU TLA G MOE PALNLIZI T and Lume options menu You can now select another high pass crossover option to adjust on this amplifier if desired
10. Communication Network cable between the third and fourth amplifier and make sure it is inserted properly and snapped into place e If you have purchased different cables double check that they are Straight Through Ethernet Network cables e If you have made your own cables double check them for secure and proper termination e Did you check the pins 1 and 8 in the SX Series amplifiers to make sure they are not bent or damaged You have to get the Communications Network working with the fourth amplifier and update its software before we can proceed with any additional amplifiers so double check everything Try a different cable if necessary Repeat steps 28 34 after double checking your cables and jacks Once the fourth amp is successfully updated and in the Communications Network you can move on to step 35 SXR REMOT COn Tr Rat Step 35 If you are controlling just four SX Series amplifiers with the SXRC A nice start you can always add more up to a total of 16 you can skip to the next section in the manual titled Operation If you have more than four SX Series amplifiers to control then continue with Step 36 MKICKER intertace Box Control Head a Ground oe Remote 12 Volt Step 36 At this point the manual has walked you through the process step by step on how to install update and troubleshoot the connection of four SX Series amplifiers to the SXRC If you are controlling m
11. See the specifications pages later in this manual for a brief description of each Kompressor setting and some general guidelines for their use SXR REMNOT CONTRAL_ 47 a eS 2 ES SS LTA AT I muni riui MENU Here you can adjust the selected group s operation threshold for each SX Series amplifiers Kompressor The KOMP ADJ menu allows you to adjust the activation threshold in simple terms the volume level at which it turns on off through a 48 dB window 24 dB to 24 dB The unit comes preset from KICKER at a default level of 0 0 dB By adjusting the threshold up or down from this point you can change when the Kompressor kicks in in relationship to the volume level to allow for different sized speakers acoustics or listener tastes Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll A J Li pe L mi TU through from zH Li J tor Li itil Remember that L Ji is the default setting Press the EnC key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the KOMP ADJ menu MKICKER pi the Ki indicator on the ISIS display is lit REJ Li ae This indicates you are making adjustments ef gt in the KOMP ADJ menu There is no right or wrong setting here you can simply adjust when the Kompressor activates in relationship to volume level Experiment around and find what works for you CAL OWE Url Kriz MENU Here you can adjust the selected grou
12. Step 13 The SXRC is now A Searching for the first amplifier connected to the Communications B 4 Network B Detecting the amplifier s software boot loader C Erasing the old software D Loading the new software into the amplifier E Checking the software in the amplifier to insure it has been loaded correctly F Confirming the software update is successful G Loading the amplifier into the SXRC H Displaying how many amplifiers Gi have been detected 1 at this point successfully updated and brought into the SXRC Communications Network MKICKER WH on PTET Mi mi The SXRC will now ask you if you WKICKER want to save the current settings of your amplifier into a memory preset Use the UP or DOWN keys to select 1 GF 7 vE WES J Coe and press the ENT key to select CCI Ie es a I at ME 1 MKICKER rt I NIZ YILI Ee 5 EM Si VE LO J ma nr a rit If you select Wir then the amplifiers current settings are not stored into the SXRC iMKICKER ME hat red MEE LES K LHI Ld 1 MKICKER LTE 2 LE aT VE Me If you select then you choose which Global Memory Location to store the amplifier s settings in by using L the UP or DOLIN key to scroll through the options K L M N When the memory you want to use is selected press the ENT key to store The SXRC M will respond by blinking 5 ZIKE 1 O to confirm the memory storing has completed successf
13. White eGreen White 25 mm Blue Green Pair 3 Pair 4 meli Orange White o Brown White Network a Orange Brown Cable Daye Step 3 Untwist the 4 wire pairs on each end back to the outer insulating jacket and lay them in this order eOrange White Orange eGreen White Blue eBlue White Green eBrown White eBrown Network Cable 1 2 inch Step 4 Hold the now 13 mm grouped and sorted wires together tightly and using the Electrician s Scissors cut them all 1 2 inch 13 mm in length at a 90 degree angle Network Cable NOTE The wires must be cut at a 90 degree angle to insure proper fit in the RJ45 plug Network Cable No Step 5 Slide an RJ45 plug clip side down onto the cable and seat it fully onto the cable The 8 wires should butt up against the end of the plug tightly Crimp the plug onto the wire securely using the RJ45 Crimp Tool Repeat the process for the other end of the cable Network Cable Yes Network Network Cable Cable Yes No Step 6 Lay the cable ends side by side clip down and verify the wire colors are in the correct order The ends should be identical If they are not cut off the incorrect end and return to step 2 to put on a new RJ45 plug 1 1 Orange White Network 3 2 Orange Cable z 2 3 Green White o 7 4 Blue s 2 5 Blue White Network i 6 Green Cable 8 7 Brown White 5 8 Brown SRE REMNOT CONTRAL 15 INS
14. amplifier exits the PHASE menu When you are done adjusting the phase in this group press the Esc key while in the Wits FENIG 9 e IIT TNI Ai CLEF Lini and uri LINI options menu to return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the PHASE menu the WKICKER PHASE indicator on the ISIS VFD display is DOTH T lit This indicates you are making adjust 111 LIWII ments in the PHASE menu SRE REMNOT CONTRAL There is also a LEK and in the ISIS display that will light up indicating which channel s Left and or Right are currently being adjusted Cire mr ltl l indicator i KICKER EFT RIGHT By default all channels in all amplifiers ares set to O Degree 45 OreR aTIcr Nn Se 2 m SS DALAT iti MENU Here is where you can mute each channel s output in the selected group for setup or testing purposes Use the UP and DOUIN keys to scroll MATLI FODE EET La CULT throug HLT LIM LET Lini and ani CHIT then press the ENT key to select SX 1 Series does not offer Left or Right Channel 4 option Only Mute On or Mute Off for the entire amplifier since it is a Mono Block design Skip this step and move to next paragraph Use the UP or DOWN keys to select from MUTE G or MITE LFF Press the ESC gt key to save your setting and return to the both lt z AS L yi if Th L EF L yi 7 Tand ps SUE mi 7 T L Hil options i menu You can now sel
15. can be updated and controlled by the SXRC This has to be done at each amplifier s keypad and can not be done from the SXRC Think of the amplifiers like houses no two houses can share the same street address the mailman would throw a complete fit Well the SXRC feels the same way about two amps sharing the same Remote Communication Address Each series of SX amplifiers 2 Stereo 1 Mono Block 4 Four Channel has a unique address range that is not shared between the others So it is impossible to accidentally share addresses from one series with another All you need to do is assign a unique different address to each amplifier in you system The possible choices for each series are 2 Series Addresses 10 59 SX 1 Series Addresses 60 109 SX 4 Series Addresses 110 119 All SX Series amplifiers are shipped from the factory with their Remote Address set to the lowest setting 2 Series Address 10 SX 1 Series Address 60 SX 4 Series Address 110 For example lets say you have 4 SX 2 4 SX 4 and 4 SX 1 amplifiers in your system for a grand total of 16 amplifiers Set the Remote Addresses as such SX 2 1 10 SX 1 1 60 SX 4 1 110 SX 2 2 11 SX 1 2 61 SX 4 2 111 SX 2 3 12 SX 1 3 62 SX 4 3 112 SX 2 4 13 SX 1 4 63 SX 4 4 113 SRE REMNOT CONTRAL_ 17 The important thing is that no matter what combination of amplifiers you are running each amplifier must have its own unique Remo
16. channels Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll Ce TT DMO NAL through 9EL amp L rmi or ML rma and press the ENT key to select Cit CMC mit rma allows you to turn the pink noise generator on and off for all SX Series amplifiers connected to the SXRC HL at the same time PENE S MKICKER COCOT OMO azLELi rm allows you to select each N EQ LPF HPF amp individually and turn on or off its GELELT AMP pink noise generator E FIATI If you chose L rmi then use the UP or CE TNI DOUIN keys to select SE flor OE PEE TIT ES ENE When done adjusting all the amplifier s pink noise generator press the ESC key to cH t Cis eS Ce crt OMA return to the wi nur SELEL i mi menu SRE Renmore CONTRaL DI COT OMO If you chose SELECT FMF then use the UP or DOLUIN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers and press ENT to select _ You can then use the UP or DOLUN keys to T TE rat TICE E select i mii sc tni OF iii IE Ur fe for the selected amplifier When done adjusting the current amplifier s pink noise generator press the ESC key to return to the list of available amplifiers You can now select another amplifier by using the UP or DOLIN keys and adjust its pink noise generator by pressing the ENT key OR Press the ESC key to return to the Cit Cmte CEI T LL 1 PILL TMM LELEL ru menu Pressing the ESC key again while in the f CUAL IL GEI VT AMET ALL HMRS SELELI AM
17. design Skip PER a this step and move to next paragraph LILI LILI Now use the UP and DOUIN keys to You See increase or decrease the gain of the selected MKEKER group s channel s in 5 dB increments from 0 GAIN an dB to 12 dB L L to i Press the EC key to save your adjustment EEF EK L R and return to the Leri Fiii WITLI iiri options menu You can now select another channel to e adjust in this group if desired Does not apply to SX 1 Series Pressing the ESC key at this point on a Amp 1 WKICKER Lark e RIGHT SX 1 Series amplifier exits the GAIN menu ne Wan a gt LIL Mut When you are done adjusting the gain in this Amp 2 group press the ESC key while in the L WKICKER LEI i Ki L Wl L H i HL IH L H gi 5 options menu sti rr 1177 to return to the GROUP ADJ menu and LILI Ie LI choose another function to adjust You See ec 4KICKER NOTE GAIN Lee _ While you are in the GAIN menu the Li iLi GAI indicator on the ISIS VFD display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the GAIN menu Ji LA will not work ii will allow full up as well to indicate which amplifier s channel s you are currently adjusting SRE REMNOT CONT RAL_ The LEFT and 64 indicators will light OreR aTicr Se 2 ESS SS 42 EI cu MENU Here is where you adjust the selected group s EQ controls All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted Use the UP and DOL
18. display the names you have created or the default names if you have not re named them ON LI 1 EE a I Use the UP or DOLUN keys to scroll N through the list of groups and press the ENT o key to select lt Use the UP or DOUIN keys to select OTM T PIECE LINK OO or LIK GFF for the group When done selecting the current group s Link property press the ESC key to save the _ setting and return to the list of groups You can now select another group to view or adjust by using the UP or DOWN keys and select it by pushing the ENT key OR Press the ESC key to return to the GROUP AMPS menu and select another function CMTE SUH wi MENU Here you can choose to have the selected group s output level controlled by the Digital Remote Volume Control DRVO If you wish to use the DRVC as a master volume control raising and lowering the output level of all the amplifiers select all the groups and set to them FEmLTE Lii By default all groups are CUT MATT TI MCE settormumunz Ur If you wish to use the DRVC as a bass level controller raising and lowering the output level on subwoofer amplifiers only set the REMOTE VOL to FENUTE for the group s controlling your subwoofer amplifiers and leave all other non subwoofer groups MOTT MCE FE set to PELIE urr These are the two most common uses You can configure whatever combination works for your particular installation Use the UP or DOWN keys to
19. for mounting and wiring your SXRC into your system you will have to perform these steps before you can use your SXRC 1 SET EACH OF YOUR SX AMPLIFIERS TO A UNIQUE COMMUNICATION ADDRESS In order for the SXRC to properly communicate with all your SX Series amplifiers each amplifier must have its own unique Communication Address 2 PERFORM A SOFTWARE UPGRADE TO ALL OF YOUR SX SERIES AMPLIFIERS The SXRC has new software Version 3 00 loaded into it for all SX Series amplifiers By using a one at a time process each of your amplifiers will need to be updated to Version 3 00 so that all SXRC functions work properly So get your initial mounting and wiring done but keep in mind that BOTH of the steps outlined above MUST be performed before your SXRC will work properly with your SX Series amplifiers PLEASE read the entire manual so you are aware of ALL the steps required for this procedure Fesa TURES A Brief Plug For The SXRC SX Amplifier Remote Control And Our Support Materials At www KICKER com The SXRC is a component we envisioned from the start to compliment your KICKER SX Series amplifier That is why all SX Series amplifiers have been built from day one with the ability to be controlled remotely and now you have the tool to do so the SXRC The SXRC incorporates the latest in microprocessor technology which allows you to not only update the software in your SX Series amplifier so you are always on the cutting edge but
20. 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 10272004 05SXRC TODAA RS XX TEN Dasa TOMORRDUNS XX S TEN DASR MW TES SRE Reno Te Con Tm oL 85 M gt PITRE DRDOL SwsTem Cas Mam es XL an ae eel 86 SRE Renmore CONTRAL_ S lt R RenoTre CONTROL 87 2004 Stiuwarer Desiens P O Box 459 Sriuwater OK 74076 U
21. keys to scroll fi MA ET aa Fabs be KAT it through arr PECL ie Lene OK EEE TEN be MEL Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust LINK OFF In a LINK OFF group each amplifier in the group has its own unique Kompressor setting that has been selected from the AMP ADJ menu Here you can as a group turn the Kompressor OFF or ON ON being the individual setting you selected from the AMP ADJ menu Use the UP or DOLUN keys to scroll through tir and ir Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust Example You have selected a group to adjust which contains four amplifiers and the group has the LINK property set to OFF The Kompressor settings on each amp are as follows Amp 1 Off Amp 2 Attack Amp 3 Contour Amp 4 Red Line If you select the Kompressor and turn it i for this group the amplifiers Kompressor If you select the Kompressor and turn it Li for this group the amplifiers Kompressor will will be set as be set as Amp 1 Off Amp 1 Off Amp 2 Off Amp 2 Attack Amp 3 Off Amp 3 Contour Amp 4 Off Amp 4 Red Line NOTE While you are in the KOMPRESSOR NEB ore menu the KL indicator on the ISIS ie Ha Ati pm Fie ie ey NEY display is lit This indicates you are making Cee adjustments in the KOMPRESSOR menu
22. manual Security Mode Allows you to Lock and Unlock your SXRC and connected SX amplifiers to prevent un authorized adjustments Global Memory Presets Allows you to store and recall up to 4 memory settings for all amplifiers connected to the SXRC DIN Sized Control Head The controller for the SXRC is very thin and includes hardware to be mounted in a standard DIN sized opening SXR REMNOT CONTRAL Metal DIN Mounting Cage This cage is designed to mount 2a s ls b i into a standard DIN sized opening and provide a solid mounting Here is a breakdown of the components and accessories for your SXRC included with your SXRC Remote Control kit SXRC Control Head This is the DIN sized unit used to control the SXRC and your SX amplifiers It includes an attached 1 meter long 6 pin DIN cable This cable is also referred to as a PS2 cable and you can use an extension Male to Female cable to lengthen the cable if required not included Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring This ring trims out the DIN Mounting Cage and provides a professional finished look to your install EE EN SXRC Interface Box This small enclosure provides the power connections for the SXRC as well as being the communication bridge between the Control Head and your SX Series amplifiers R Tool Tool used to assist in removing the SXRC Control Head from the Plastic Cosmetic Tri
23. next paragraph Use the UP or DOWN keys to select from MUTE Gi Press the ESC h c MITE NCE ui E Le OF mee r key to save your setting and return to the RAT DME EET TENI C N SLIT OLA HLT Leia Ler Lrniand lari LHI options menu You can now select another mute option to adjust on this amplifier if desired Does not apply to SX 1 Series Pressing the ESC key at this point on a SX 1 Series amplifier exits the MUTE menu When you are done adjusting the mute on this amplifier press the EC key while in the MATLI DLT ICCT DLT OICHT Fn LITI HLT GJ GEFI Lruiand lari lt options menu to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE KICKER While you are in the MUTE menu the ii E indicator on the ISIS display is lit MH CHOG This indicates you are making adjustments in the MUTE menu Cire There is also a LEFT and FIGHT indicator in the ISIS display that will light up indicating which channel s Left and or Right are currently being adjusted MKICKER LEFT RIGHT MUTE Cn a oe JI i EN EE j If you exit the MUTE menu with any MKICKER gree Mil TE ri i the MHIE KAITI MLL EE channel s muted indicator in the ISIS VFD will begin flashing to indicate this The LITE indicator will stop flashing once you un mute the channel s currently muted SXRC REMNOT LH CONTRAL_ 35 OreR aTIcor yn e SS WMO LI Kemir aar MENU Here you select from any of
24. seguence A P as in step 13 OE Once it detects the amplifier it will load the L L new software into the amplifier and verify KICKER the software upload has been successful The remote will then display how many VEIT amplifiers have been detected 3 at this point successfully updated and brought into the SXRC Communications Network ky 22 Like before the SXRC will ask if you want to save the current settings of your third amplifier into LA a memory preset Use the UP or DOWN keys to Wy WES or SA iL and press the select SME WES or SAVE tag ENT key to select If you select SAVE then the amplifier s current settings are not stored into the SXRC NOTE Remember the memory settings in the SXRC are a global memory system What this means is that each memory preset 1 4 stores the settings of all up to 16 the amplifiers connected to it This allows you to have unique settings for each amplifier stored and ready for instant recall If you chose MENLF before you can choose it again All amplifiers will have their individual settings stored here in memory location 1 for instant recall later CO 7 Oe II NIZ If you select z3 then you choose which Global Memory Location to store the amplifier s settings in La by using the UP or DOLIN key to scroll through RB the options ME EME ya L through ME EME ya LI eth When X the memory you want to use is selected press the ENT key to store The SX
25. the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in the SXRC SETUP menu NE When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply press the S5ENT key to select it SRE Renmore Con Tm oL TEM DISPLAY MENU Here you can adjust the items displayed in TEMP L F MENU Here you can select in which format ihe DEFAULT menu as well as customize the display to fit your Celsius or Fahrenheit the temperature readings are displayed use Use the UP or DOUIN arrow keys to Here is a list of the menu items contained in the DISPLAY scroll through the available settings menu FAHRENHEIT and CELSIUS CET MAT DILI TIME EG Ae Press the ESC key to save your setting and i LEN GL ME return to the DISPLAY menu to select iL Me another display function to adjust I LI TN IN DLE H I L OreR aTicr yn CH LCH ii LT o T HOLI T ME MENU Here you can select how long each item in the DEFAULT menu pauses 1 to 11 seconds before scrolling Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to continues The default setting for this 2 seconds scroll through the available selections in the DISPLAY menu Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings I CED EEI i SEL to if SEL in 1 second increments When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply press the ENT key to select it Press the ESC key to save your setting and return
26. the four settings for the SX Series amplifiers Digital Compressor Circuit Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through OFE RE I L H E co TOUR or OTT ri iri Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu You can now choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the KOMPRESSOR KICKER menu the Lil indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making j adjustments in the KOMPRESSOR m menu See the specifications pages later in this manual for a brief description of each Kompressor setting and some general guidelines for their use IT LIAI 3 UL KLM MENU Here you can adjust the operation threshold for the SX Series amplifiers Digital Compressor Circuit Kompressor The KOMP ADJ menu allows you to adjust the activation threshold in simple terms the volume level at which it turns on off through a 48 dB window 24 dB to 24 dB The unit comes preset from KICKER at a default level of 0 0 dB By adjusting the threshold up or down from this point you can change when the Kompressor kicks in in relationship to the volume level to allow for different sized speakers acoustics or listener tastes through from zH 74 7 LI Remember that Use the UP and DOLUN keys to scroll J J TT a T ND i tO TU d 7 TM ii if is the default setting Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu You can
27. to any other amplifier connected to the SXRC if jealousy breaks out among the ranks SXR REMNOT CONTRAL 59 Ke e SS LE Lil LNL MENU The backlit keys on the SXRC have two intensity modes On and Dim When the WKICKER keys are pressed and in use they will brighten to the level set in this menu The default setting from KICKER is 11 EE E N m e EMEL Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings i Brightest to Off Press the EnC key to save the setting and return to the DISPLAY menu NOTE As you lower the brightness level of the LED ON LVL you may not be able to reach the 0 setting This is because the On level can not be set any lower than the current Dim level So if the Dim level discussed next is set to 3 you would only be able to lower the On level to 3 If you want to use a lower value for the On level you will need to lower the value of the Dim level 60 LEH ML NE MENU The backlit keys on the SXRC have two intensity modes On and Dim When the MKICKER keys are not being used they will dim to the level set in this menu The default setting YEL J from KICKER is 3 Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings i Brightest to Off Press the ESC key to save the setting and return to the DISPLAY menu NOTE As you raise the brightness level of the LED DIM LVL you may not be able to reach the 11 settin
28. to the day The day will begin blinking use the UP and DOLUIN arrow keys to scroll through and set the day Press the ENT key to save the day setting and advance to the year The year will begin blinking use the UF and 7 DOLIN arrow keys to scroll through and set Bi the year Press the ENT key to save the year _ S setting and return to the month SS p mi PRESS amp When you have set the month day and year correctly then press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save your settings and return to the DISPLAY menu When saved the display will return to the DISPLAY menu NOTE After 3 minutes without any key press activity the SXRC will save the current date settings and return to the scrolling DEFAULT menu S gt lt Re REmnmnore CONTRaL_ SET T ME MENU Here is where you can set the proper time in am pm format that is displayed in the MKICKER scrolling DEFAULT menu It is also protected by the backup battery D L PM The hour will begin blinking when you enter the menu Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through and set the hour Press the ENT key to save the hour setting and advance to the minutes The minutes will begin blinking use the UP and DOLUN arrow keys to scroll through and set the minutes Press the ENT key to save ez gt the minutes setting and advance to the am pm er selection j The am pm indicator will begin blinking use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select Ciba Ci
29. view its temperature by pressing the ENT key OR Press the ESC key to return to the SICK BAY menu and select another function TOMI Mv icm rix MENU Here you can view the highest operating temperature of the selected amplifier since its installation WKICKER TOMO Mv Once you select the cnr ii menu a list of all the amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers When you have the amplifier selected you wish to view simply press the ENT key to select it The selected amplifiers maximum operating temperature reading will be displayed When done viewing the current amplifiers maximum temperature press the ESC key to return to the list of available amplifiers You can now select another amplifier by using the UP or DOWN keys and view its maximum temperature by pressing the ENT amp key OR Press the ESC key to return to the SICK BAY menu and select another function SRE REMNOT CONTRAL iyi KL TIME MENU Here you can view the total time that the selected amplifier has been powered up since installation in 1 10th of an hour increments WKICKER cH Once you select the Fin menuya Cv o list of all the amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers When you have the amplifi
30. 1 3 octaves from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and sounds like the static between radio stations When activated pink noise is generated by all the SX Series amplifier s in this selected group Use the UP or DOLUN keys to scroll eys to scr through TA NEZ and rid FIE HTI ve FEIJE GNT Uz Li Press the EC key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE When the pink noise is activated i1 5E FIGHT indicators on the ISIS display will sii begin blinking This indicates that the PINK NOSE NOISE generator is active PALE fl mW Lit p the EFT and _MIKICKER SRIGHTS FI COREY If you exit the PINK NOISE menu with the generator on MSE OF the LEFT and GHT indicators in the ISIS display will stay flashing to indicate this WKICKER IFHT FEITA indicators will stop UFR the onmi cr T GFT EUS EE The LEF and f flashing once you turn off iiL St pink noise generator i A gin LIF SRE REMOT COOL SICK BAY Bae ey as i nai By FA MENU This menu item lets you view each amplifier s built in trouble A shooting and diagnostic tools elie The available tools in the Sick Bay menu are Ow VAL MT MERES WU T VLIL i Use the UP and DOLUN keys to scroll through the selections above When you have the SICK BAY menu item selected that you want to view simply press the ENT key to select it 49 OreR a
31. D AMPI Indicates amplifier 1 is selected for adjustment Only available with four channel amplifiers AMPE Indicates amplifier 2 is selected for adjustment Only available with four channel amplifiers LOCK Indicates the SXRC and or SX Series amplifier controls are locked out and not usable LEFT Indicates an action or adjustment of the left channel SYS Indicates you are in the System Menu SRE Renmore COmrnT ROL RIGHT Indicates an action or adjustment of the right channel MUTE Indicates you are in the mute menu or the mute function is active GHIN Indicates you are in the gain menu Q Indicates you are in the equalizer menu LPF Indicates you are in the low pass filter menu HPF Indicates you are in the high pass filter menu PHASE Indicates you are in the phase menu KOMP Indicates you are in the Kompressor menu M M 1 Memory preset 1 activated or stored M m z Memory preset 2 activated or stored M m 3 Memory preset 3 activated or stored mM m 4 Memory preset 4 activated or stored KEYPAD Here is a brief description of the soft touch buttons Ge m Used to select memory preset 1 or to store current settings into memory preset 1 me Mz Used to select memory preset 2 or to store current V settings into memory preset 2 mz MZ Used to select memory preset 3 or to store current settings into memory preset 3 ms m Used to select memory p
32. E menu will return you _ to the SICK BAY menu to select another menu item K NOTE When the pink noise is activated 7 55 Li the LEFT and RIGHT indicators on the ISIS display will serif KICKER lt begin blinking This indicates that the PINK anI GE NOISE generator is active IILI L TIT OT If you exit the PINK NOISE menu with the generator on MSE OF the LEFT and i GHT indicators in the ISIS display will stay flashing to indicate this The LEFT and GHT indicators will stop flashing once you TUT AE turn off 44 55 e the pink noise generator SRE Renmore CONTRAL_ 55 OreR aTicr Nn Se 2 EBS SS fil Lik Am3 MENU Here you can see how many SX Series o SXRC SETUP amplifiers are currently connected to the SXRC ERE SETUP MENU This menu item MKICKER Once you select the LIF AMPS KICKER lets you et and adjust many operating Vor CETO menu the SXRC will display how many pe Nahe Basar parameters for your SXRC create amplifier AL Ut amplifiers are currently connected to it REA EL groups change names change lock codes and update your SX from 1 to 16 units Series amplifier software A lot of very powerful tools and functions are built into your SXRC When done viewing the number of amplifiers connected to the SXRC press the ESC key to return to the SICK BAY menu Here is a list of the menu items contained in the SXRC SETUP menu Ae 3 mE at HPWH Use
33. GE menu WKICKER sys The GAIN RANGE function is a SYSTEM menu function and CUC mi that is why the 5 indicator and the 14 are lit while adjusting the GAIN RANGE function TLIC TEL iris ua MENU Here you can bypass all the DSP processing for the selected SX Series amplifier and send the RCA input signal directly to the amplifier Use the UP or DOUIN keys to select from TWIKI MTE TOC Brig YT OK aT ngs wien Press the EC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu to select another function to adjust OreR aTiIcr NOTE While you are in the BYPASS DSP menu MKICKER the 57 indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments 4 7 7144 Lr in the BYPASS DSP menu MR I I The BYPASS DSP function is a SYSTEM menu function and that is why the 5 indicator is lit while adjusting the BYPASS DSP function SXR REMNOT CONTRaL_ 37 Se 2 ES SS 38 Chr ike POLIS OT EE MILE Z MENU Here you can activate the integrated pink noise generator of the selected SX Series amplifier and is very useful for testing and troubleshooting your system Pink noise is a sound made up of equal energy at all 1 3 octaves from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and sounds like the static between radio stations When activated pink noise is generated by the SX amplifier s DSP and fed into both the left and right channels Use the UP or DOLUN keys to scroll through a
34. HEM TE Cc CE ENII L Lit HAIC I Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu to select another O function to adjust NOTE While you are in the REMOTE VOL menu the 515 indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the REMOTE VOL menu MKICKER sys IA PATE T E EEE MES t E dd S gt lt RE REMNOT ConTRoL GROUP ADJ GROUP H L MENU This menu item lets MKICKER you select each amplifier group up to 10 o can be created in the SXRC SETUP menu HLI JIUL connected to the SXRC and view or adjust any of its settings This section describes how to adjust the settings in each group See the SXRC SETUP section later in the manual for a complete description on amplifier group setup When a group is created from the SXRC SETUP menu it can be set as a LINK ON or a LINK OFF group All of the GROUP ADJ functions are described in this section but what you can adjust for the group will vary based on this setting A LINK ON group allows you A LINK OFF group allows you to adjust each of the following to adjust each of the following settings and they are shared settings and they are shared for for each amplifier in the group each amplifier in the group DRIN DITI LAL ER L TOLUN Look for more details and explanations on grouping amplifiers and setting them up in the SXRC SETUP menu of this manual Once you select the GALL Ali menu a list of all the grou
35. HS from date of original purchase with receipt When purchased from a 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 products This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to own ers of the product subsequent to the original purchaser Any applicable implied war ranties 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 Stillwater Designs Kicker Dealer for warranty Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www kicker com
36. ILILIT 7 TWA Th AIL ie L is where you boost or cut the equalizer and has a range of 36 dB 7 74 i din 5 dB steps Keep in nm out tO Ta ud mind that for every 3 dB of boost you are requiring the ampli fier to use twice as much power in that equalized area The L LET OL default setting from KICKER is No boost or cut Use the UP and DOWN keys to adjust your boost or cut and press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the ERIE MTAL WOT OT TITLA COLICI IL T LILI LL ae A T options menu You can now select another equalizer option to adjust in this group if desired When you are done adjusting the equalizer in mS T press the EnC key while in the TEIN A AT TEA THN I ATH BERJA LER AWW AAI i e menu to return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the EQ menu the indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the EQ menu SRE REMNOT CONTRAL_ E Fa ROLE Luvia MENU Here is where you adjust the selected group s low pass crossover controls All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted Use the UP and DOUIN keys to scroll COCH ITN D MOT through MEL iL and Lure and then press the ENT key to select i ra ETML LYL i 7 selects the crossover point and can be set at any WI Z to cli s H SX 1 Series is 30 Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz Use the UP and DOLUN keys to select your freque
37. IN keys to scroll through E EETL Ld AGES Ttr and AA TTH and then press the ENT key to TECUCI IG T LILI de Li GFU Iiii ATT select EWUZ I i T selects the center frequency of the equalizer and can bi set at any 1 12ih octave spaced frequency from 20 Hz 20 kHz ci HZ SX 1 Series is 10 Hz to 200 Hz to ir H in 1 Hz Steps Use the UP and DOLUN keys to select your frequency Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the FEAE RE Lt AGG T IAT TINT TH TITLI De ONUL as Ni options menu You can now select another equalizer option to adjust on this group if desired FISC UUE HII i LER AWW AAI EA AE CUA TW TLI LW ae AT Sto Hin 5 increments In simple terms lower Q effects more frequencies around the center frequency while higher Q effects fewer frequencies around the center frequency better known as Q can be set from As an example if our center frequency is 100 HZ a Q of 5 area in gray effects many more frequencies around 100 Hz than a Q of 10 area in black There is no right or wrong Q you use whatever fits the needs of the system or personal taste KICKER uses a default Q of 3 on 100 HZ Use the UP and DOLIN keys to select your bandwidth Q value and press the ESC to save your setting and return to the ERIE UTLI MOT TTT TH 4 AW iNi ii IEI Re T LU options menu You can now select another equalizer option to adjust in this group if desired A
38. RC will respond by blinking WT Tr T G ILIRE iito confirm the memory storing has completed successfully EMATEA LA The display will then read miiiitiacrir_r which indicates the software update process has completed SRE REMNOT CONTRAL_ NOTE If steps 21 27 worked correctly you should now have three SX Series amplifiers updated and brought into the SXRC Communications Network skip to step 30 If not then read on If the display came back blinking LMT 1S F A i TOSEARE i Network after doing the then there is a problem with the Communications e Go back and double check your Communication Network cable between the second and third amplifier and make sure it is inserted properly and snapped into place e If you have purchased different cables double check that they are Straight Through Ethernet Network cables e If you have made your own cables double check them for secure and proper termination e Did you check the pins 1 and 8 in the SX Series amplifiers to make sure they are not bent or damaged You have to get the Communications Network working with the third amplifier and update its software before we can proceed with the rest of the amplifiers so double check everything Try a different cable if necessary Repeat steps 21 27 after double checking your cables and jacks Once the third amp is successfully updated and in the Communications Network you can move on to step 28 Step 28 If
39. T StL ST io eS 2 a ee e SOL TWAaRe S UPD Tres Now that you have the SXRC mounted and wired properly it is time to update the software in all of your SX Series amplifiers This process has to be completed for EACH amplifier and does require you to disconnect and reconnect cables between each step Please read the instructions and follow them exactly as described You only have to do this setup and programming process one time for each amplifier Step 1 Un plug the Communications Network Cables from the REMOTE OUT jacks on ALL the SX Series amplifiers Leave the Communications Network Cables connected to the REMOTE IN jacks The SXRC Interface Box should only be connected to the first SX Series amplifier as the diagram to the right is showing 16 Communication Interface Box Network Jack RJ45 ET m olm 22 fo Power Ground Remote Jack KICKER d L Ye 1 Meter Network Cable idi KICKER i i sm 1 Meter Network Cable TEP KICKER figs bur nour Borur oe 0 LI Q0 o O O00 2 aa mr Additional Network Cable Supplied By You To Next Amplifier NOTE Each SX Series amplifier must be assigned its own unique address from the amplifiers keypad before it
40. Ticr Se 2 BSS SS 50 NOTE The following Helpful Hint applies to any menu item in the Sick Bay which has a scrolling list of amplifiers to choose from Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers If you have several of the same model of amplifier installed and did not change the name prior to E nome installing the SXRC then you will see the same 2 name when you press the UP or DOLUN keys on the SXRC In otherwords it appears like nothing changed It did just read on PRESS amp di A HOLD DON lt gt e WKICKER To help you identify which amp you are currently viewing simply press and hold the ENT key and the Remote Address of the amplifier will be displayed This will aid you in determining which amp you are currently viewing when you have multiple amps of the same make or name SWU T TON vit inm MENU Here you can view the current voltage reading at each amplifier s 12 volt terminal T Tun Once you select the VOLT MGH menu a list of all the amplifiers connected to the ET K SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list ee MWKICKER Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers When you have the amplifier selected you wish to view simply press the ENT key to select it The selected amplifier s current 12 volt KICKER terminal voltage reading will be displayed in real time ATE NULL AZ When done
41. VFD display is L097 L113 lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the GAIN menu EC FIRT LEFT KICKER The LEFT and indicators will light S ne up as well to indicate which amplifier Hye HS channel s you are currently adjusting KALI SRE Reno Te Con Tm oL E MENU Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier s Use the UP and DOWN keys to select your single band parametric equalizer bandwidth Q value and press the ESC to save your setting and return to the FEEL WUW TAHT PATHI DTH Use the e UP and DOWN keys to scroll CELI L T DIII LLI MAN iir through FREGUEMLY GOST LUT and options menu You can now select another E AA ITH and then press the ENT key to equalizer option to adjust on this amplifier if desired i select ZE Vv ALL LE ig where you boost or cut the equalizer and has a FREMLETIL Y selects the center frequency of the equalizer and range of 36 dB JA to iH lin 5 dB steps Keep in U can be set at any 1 12th octave spaced frequency from 20 Hz mind that for every 3 dB of boost you are requiring the amplifier i 20 kHz Z HZ to OaS HA SX 1 Series is 10 Hz to 200 Hz to use twice as much power in that equalized area The default 0 in 1 Hz Steps setting from KICKER is FLAT No boost or cut Use the UP and DOLUN keys to select your frequency Press the EC key to save your COTW T setting and return to the PEMLUENL T WUW T AHIT WENITH TLA Use the UP and DOWN keys to adjus
42. able amplifiers Phat ee K H Continue assigning the amplifiers you want associated with this group by using the UP or DOLIN keys to select the amp and the ENT key to select it When you are done assigning amplifiers to this group press the ESC key to return to the ASSIGN menu s group selection screen You can then select another group and assign amplifiers to it NOTE While selecting amplifiers to assign to a group If you use up all the available amplifiers the display will MKICKER read letting you know there are no 5 5 more amplifiers available to assign Fhe 07 64 SXR REMNOTL CONTRaL_ CI IS KELET MENU Here you can remove any amplifier s from a group it is currently assigned to An amplifier can only belong to ONE group at any time so if you wish to use an amplifier in a different group than the one it is currently assigned to you have to release it from the current group Here is where you can perform that precise surgical removal process Don t touch the sides as you reach for the funny bone BZZZ Use the UP or DOWN keys to select which group you want to release an amplifier s from and press the ENT key to select it If the display shows then there are no amplifiers currently assigned to that group WKICKER Ti eli Tr If there are amps assigned to the group then use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of amplifiers If you have multiple amps of t
43. al Mounting Surface 10 SRE REMNOT CONTRaL Surface Mounting With Velcro If you do not want to cut any openings or drill any holes you can use a material such as Velcro to secure your SXRC Control Head to your dashboard or other mounting surface Velcro is not supplied with your SXRC but can be obtained from any local fabric or retail store Velcro is a two piece product one half is soft and fuzzy loop while the other is stiff and prickly hook Place a 5 127 mm strip of the loop half on the SXRC Mounting Surface Hook Side Of Velcro Strip Place the 5 127 mm strip of the hook half on the mounting surface The SXRC Control Head will now be able to stick to the dash or other mounting surface Route the SXRC Control Head cable to your SXRC Interface Box location Your SXRC Control Head is now mounted and you can move on to the wiring section of this manual Mounting Surface SXR Got No Time For Mounting If this is the case there are many options ranging from Ok to What are you thinking and we do not recommend any of them But we know some of you may use these or a variation of them so we included these for your entertainment Got your own idea E mail them to questions kicker com Attn Hank In the center console This one makes some sense as it keeps the SXRC in an easy to access location while protecting i
44. also group diagnose and control them in a way never before possible in the car audio world This technological marvel is loaded with diagnostic and control features that literally put the SX Series amplifier controls at your fingertips from the driver s seat plus a whole lot more PLEASE read this manual so you have a thorough understanding of the capabilities installation and operation of your SXRC Also sometimes things change we find things we overlooked or a customer points out a mistake we made when writing this manual When in doubt always check out the SUPPORT section at www KICKER com for the latest information If we change anything in this manual or add to it you will always find the latest version available for download there Last but not least grab a cold beverage kick back and read about this latest creation from the Livin Loud Labs Enjoy Full Control Of SX Amplifiers The SXRC gives you complete access to all settings and diagnostic tools for up to 16 KICKER SX Series amplifiers SXR REMNOT CONTRAL_ Feasa TNR ll gt ISIS Display Indicate Status amp Input Settings ISIS is a VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display 5 way soft touch keypad and 4 memory presets that allows you to view any current settings and make changes to your SXRC and the connected amplifiers SXRC Name The name of the SXRC is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu Name is SXRC by default but can be changed by you to any n
45. ame using up to 10 characters Digital Remote Volume Control DRVC Allows instant control of the output level of selected amplifiers The current setting of the digital remote volume control is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu Number Of Units Under SXRC Control The number of amplifiers currently being controlled by the SXRC is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu Real Time Calendar amp Clock The SXRC is capable of displaying the current date and time and is user adjustable Amplifier Temperature Display Selected amplifier s current temperature is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu All amplifiers can be viewed through SickBay Amplifier Voltage Display Selected amplifier s current voltage is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu All amplifiers can be viewed through the SickBay Amplifier Adjustment Allows you to individually select and adjust any setting on any amplifier controlled by the SXRC Amplifier Grouping amp Group Adjustment Allows you to build groups of amplifiers which can then share similar settings and be adjusted all at once Great for multiple sub amps front stage rear stage etc SickBay Allows you to view operation history and use diagnostic tools on any amplifier connected to the SXRC SXRC Setup Allows you to setup and adjust many options for the SXRC like ISIS display brightness lock codes amp names memory names etc See details further in the
46. ar or personal tastes SRE REMNOT CONTRAL_ A few words on the Kompressor The effect is most noticeable in the bass area of your music Bass Midbass You can use the Kompressor in any amplifier configuration Low Pass High Pass Band Pass or Full Range but we feel the most dramatic results are obtained when the amp is in a Low Pass Subwoofer or Band Pass midbass situation SXR Sree GaTiomnss e amp amp amp A few exceptions to this statement are The FE 1 1 IIE setting is good for use in any configuration as it helps control dynamic peaks and limit distortion at higher output levels VERY effective at controlling speaker Operating Voltage 9 16 volts DC damaging distortion caused by over driving or clipping the amplifier Remote Turn On Voltage 9 16 volts DC The LONTOLF setting is also another good all around use Internal Fusing in SXRC setting and when used in Full Range or High Pass Interface Box Mini Glass Fast Blow 3 amp configurations tends to enhance the vocal and top end of the music Great for helping to cover up interior noise Maximum Amplifiers 16 units The 7 TALK setting is really geared for bass and midbass Maximum Groups 10 groups duty but can be used in any setup DRVC Range 30 dB Remember these are just suggestions play around with each Kompressor preset and the Threshold KOMP ADJ to find Power Ground Remote Removable plug will accept what
47. ast one on midbass You would want to control some of the functions of these amplifiers together but many you do not Each amplifier needs its own unique crossover point to handle its required duties so Link On would not work You would select a group and assign each of your SX 2 Series amplifiers to this group For our example we will assume this group has been named FRONTSTAGE Next select the FRONTSTAGE group from the LINK menu and set its Link Property to Link Off Now you would use the AMP ADJ menu to adjust each amplifiers gain range gain equalizer low pass crossover high pass crossover Kompressor Kompressor Adjustment etc to fit its unique needs So why group them then Because now you can use the GROUP ADJ menu to select FRONTSTAGE and be able to Adjust the overall output gain of all three amps together Turn their Kompressors on and off in unison Mute the entire front stage for setup and testing Use the pink noise generator on the entire front stage for setup and testing These are just two real world examples of how powerful grouping amplifiers can be and the flexibility it gives you when used in conjunction with the Link property Use your imagination to come up with what works for you SXR REMNOT CONTRAL 67 OreR aTicr Se 22S SS Once you select the L i menu a list of MKICKER all 10 groups controlled by the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list The list will either
48. ba rm or mi Press the ENT key to save the am pm setting and advance to the hour PRESS amp HOLD When you have set the time correctly then press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save your settings and return to the DISPLAY menu NOTE After 3 minutes without any key press activity the SXRC will save the current time settings and return to the scrolling DEFAULT menu VI Capac nirki rin MENU Here is where you select which of the amplifiers connected to the SXRC has its KICKER voltage and temperature scrolled through PATA iias the DEFAULT menu I a Once you select the Mi menu a list of all the amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers OreR aTicr To help you identify which amp you are currently viewing simply press and hold the ENT key and the Remote Address of the amplifier will be displayed This will aid you in PRESS amp determining which amp you are currently LAR viewing when you have multiple amps of the Q eme same make or name When you have the amplifier selected you wish to use simply press the ESC key to select it and return to the DISPLAY menu NOTE All of the amplifier s voltage and temperature can be viewed from the Sick Bay this simply selects which amplifier gets the privilege of being up front on the DEFAULT menu all the time You can always change this
49. ber of menu levels and each of these menu levels can have an infinite number of its own items Navigating the menu structure is very easy using the 5 way keypad select that menu item The ESC L key backs you up one menu level from where you are and the HOME lt ome gt key can return you all the way to MAIN MENU by pressing and holding it for 1 5 seconds For example let s begin at the DEFAULT SCREEN our goal is to get to the RELEASE menu item Pressing the ENT key would get us to MAIN MENU Now use the UP or DOLIN keys to scroll to XFL 5ETLIF and then press the ENT key Now you are in the SXRC SETUP MENU Using the UP DEIN ee or DOLUN keys again you scroll to arin rmi and press the ENT key You are now in the GROUP AMPS MENU Use the UP or DOUUN keys again to FIEF EEEE RECEMIE scroll to and then press the ENT key That s it You are there This is how you view information and change settings in your SXRC Remote Control SRE REMNOT CONTRAL_ Continuing our example we are now in the RELEASE item in the GROUP AMPS MENU If we press the ESC key we would go back up to the GROUP AMPS MENU If we press the ESC key again we would go to the SXRC SETUP MENU One more press of the EC key and we are in the MAIN MENU Let s start at the RELEASE item in the GROUP AMPS MENU again but instead press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds Doing this will take us all the way back to the MAIN MENU in one k
50. ck your SXRC to show it off to your friends The SXRC will now ask you if you want KICKER to save the amplifier settings into a global ICE If you have lost your lock code you will have to chill until memory preset in the SXRC Use the EE E Monday morning 8 00 am Central time to ask a KICKER tech UP or DOWN keys to select MKICKER what magic he may be able to work for you Be nice to him it s SANE WES or SAVE SRIN en LPF ie ke Monday It s early he enjoys weekends too and press the ENT key to select SA ve lt Fig SXR REMNOT CONTRaL_ T If you select iili then the all of the connected amyplifier s current settings are not stored into the SXRC We recommend that you choose 4AE E45 and save them LAZ IT VE NI a EG If you select 57 V re then you will choose which global memory location to store all of the connected amplifiers settings in by using the UP or DOLIN key to scroll through the four memory locations M L through MAL KAV IIL mie HNIS T MAL KAV AIL HILLS T D When the memory you want to use is selected gt press the ENT key to store E The SXRC will respond by blinking CTW T 31 Lime di in the display to confirm the memory storing has completed successfully You are now back in the SXRC SETUP menu an Sx Series amplifier with its operating software which is stored in the SXRC The only time you would use this manual programming option is if 1 The opera
51. cted unless you know the lock code INL EIAI AMPS is activated the LLK indicator on all connected SX Series amplifiers will be turned on If you use Eip Ea a ke Li i LiL the indicators will be turned off f LOCK SRE REMNOT CONTRaL_ MEMO Presets There are four global memory presets built into the SXRC each with its own indicator in the ISIS display and a dedicated memory key to activate it KICKER GE Gc Each memory preset stores all the values GAIT shown at the right for each amplifier connected i to the SXRC LEH Lat KT Ji EF This gives you the ability to dial in four PHASE I p completely different system settings and store them in the memory presets for instant recall at any time K T STORING A PRESET To store the current amplifier or group settings in the SXRC into a memory preset simply press and hold the desired memory key until the ISIS display flashes 5 Li s and then release the memory key A pms Cm WKICKER E FIAL ee We CE E MEM Z PRESS amp RECALLING A PRESET To recall a memory preset simply press and release the desired memory key The matching indicator in the ISIS display will light up and the SXRC will display L 141 45 while it loads all the settings stored in that preset into each SX Series amplifier GP MKICKER L T l f yim IL ie zj a 3 Ei I Em 2 3
52. dicator blinking in the SXRC display Turn off mute for all amplifiers Use the Pink Noise function to test system for audio output The pink noise function injects its signal directly into the amplifier after the DSP processor This helps to determine if the problem is before the DSP and amplifier or after v If you have pink noise from all your speakers then check your OGain Range settings OGain settings LICrossover settings ORCA cables and connections OHead unit fader balance and volume controls v If you don t have pink noise from all your speakers then check your OSpeakers LISpeaker cables and connections LIAmplifier power and speaker connections O All of my amplifier s volumes vary when I use the DRVC Remote Volume Control just want to control my bass By default all amplifiers connected to the SXRC are CUT WAT TEZ WI controlled by the DRVC Turn the FEnLITE iL function off for all amplifiers not connected to your subwoofers CIMA i Hi menu Select appropriate amp through rir OR OSelect appropriate group through kli Ali menu THEN OSelect REMOTE NOL OSelect LFF O Other problem am lost don t know Help Contact your local Authorized KICKER Dealer where you purchased your unit for assistance Contact KICKER Technical Services for assistance Ctrl Alt Del CAUTION When jump starting the vehicle be sure that connections made with the jumper cables are correct Im
53. e amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers When you have the amplifier selected you wish to view simply press the ENT key to select it The selected amplifiers maximum 12 volt terminal reading will be displayed When done viewing the current amplifier s maximum voltage press the ESC key to return to the list of available amplifiers You can now select another amplifier by using the UP or DOWN keys and view its maximum voltage by pressing the ENT key OR Press the ESC key to return to the SICK BAY menu and select another function SRE REMNOT CONTRaL_ 51 OreR aTicr Se 2 EBS SS Tomo GUN ici iii MENU Here you can view the current operating temperature of the selected amplifier Tomo UN Once you select the Emm rimi menua Fu r list of all the amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers When you have the amplifier selected you wish to view simply press the ENT key to select it Crome SS The selected amplifier s current operating KICKER temperature reading will be displayed When done viewing the current amplifier s temperature press the ESC key to return to the list of available amplifiers You can now select another amplifier by using the UP or DOWN keys and
54. e setting you completely change what settings and adjustments are shared between amplifiers in the group what settings you can select to adjust in the AMP ADJ and GROUP ADJ menus and how certain settings act once they are selected You have all ready seen an example of this in the GROUP ADJ menu when adjusting the Kompressor Link Off AMP ADJ If you set the group s Link property to Link Off each amplifier in the group can have these items adjusted from the AMP ADJ menu ODC GGE FITA MALZ TLIC TU Ma MON be TICE Wy FILE IE j L ri L Link Off GROUP ADJ If you set the group s Link property to Link Off each amplifier in the group can have these items adjusted from the GROUP ADJ menu M L S L p WI Lt IE Link On AMP ADJ If you set the group s Link property to Link On each amplifier in the group can have these items adjusted from the AMP ADJ menu Link On GROUP ADJ If you set the group s Link property to Link On each amplifier in the group can have these items adjusted from the GROUP ADJ menu Wow things do change up quite a bit But why Glad you asked The following two examples show why this happens and why the Link function exists but we know there are many more Example 1 You have four SX 1 Series amplifiers driving four Solobaric L7 12 inchers First off you got game baby Deep smooth bass for days you could share some with the boys lounging around down at Local 317 and stil
55. e the first amp is successfully updated and in the SXRC Communications Network you can move on to step 14 If you can not get the amplifier to accept a software update then visit your local KICKER dealer or call KICKER Technical Services for more troubleshooting advice Step 14 If you are only controlling one SX Series amplifier with the SXRC yeah right we bet you have at least two you can skip to the next section in the manual titled Operation look for the gray box tabs on the side of the pages in case you missed that up to now If you have more than one SX Series amplifier to control then continue with Step 15 Step 15 Plug the Communications Network Cable from the REMOTE IN jack on the second amplifier into the REMOTE OUT jack of the first amplifier in the chain Even if you have more than two amps at this point only the first and second one should be connected as the diagram on the right shows SRE REMNOT CONTRaL_ Communication Interface Box Network Jack RJ45 Power Ground Remote Jack ETER M CE ra 2 az 1 Meter Network Cable 1 Meter Network Cable PF Additional Network Cable Supplied By You To Next Amplifier 19 Ms Tan STON wS a ee ee NOTE If you take longer than three minutes to plug the Network Cable in from the
56. e to change or press the EC key to return to the SXRC SETUP menu SRE Renmore Con Tm oL 63 OR e R a TION e SS DECC ILN maai MENU Here you can select any of the 10 groups and select which amplifiers belong to that group An amplifier can only belong to ONE group at any time so once you assign it to a group it can not be assigned to another group unless you remove it from the group it is currently assigned to To remove an amplifier from a group you use the RELEASE menu function Use the UP or DOWN keys to select which group you want to assign amplifiers to and press the ENT key to select it If the display shows then all amplifiers are currently assigned to a group You have to use the MKICKER RELEASE menu to free up the Pa amyplifier s you are wanting to use fhe Fy If there are amps available to assign then use lt yah the UP or DOLIN keys to scroll through ine Ae WS list of available amplifiers If you have multiple amps of the same make or name you can check its Remote Address to help you identify which amp you are gt gt currently viewing Simply press and hold the ENT key and the Remote Address of the amplifier will be displayed Press ENT to add the selected amplifier to the current selected group The display will flash ASSIGNED to confirm the amplifier has been added Once an amplifier is added MK CKER to a group it is removed from the list of DEC LEACT avail
57. ect another mute option to adjust in this group if desired Does not apply to SX 1 Series Pressing the ESC key at this point on a SX 1 Series amplifier exits the MUTE menu When you are done adjusting the mute in this group press the SC key while in the MATLI TUNC T Fr AT FENT Miri LMI LEF I LHMland ibi LHI options menu to return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE MKICKER While you are in the MUTE menu the ii E indicator on the ISIS display is lit MH CHOG This indicates you are making adjustments in the MUTE menu Cire There is also a LEFT and FIGHT indicator in the ISIS display that will light up indicating which channel s Left and or Right are currently being adjusted i KICKER LEFT RIGHT MUTE hare ri FT JI i ML If you exit the MUTE menu with any MKICKER gure AITE TN group channel s muted muig Lit J the MIITEC MLITE indicator in the ISIS display will begin 1 flashing to indicate this The LITE indicator will stop flashing once you un mute the group channel s currently muted 46 SXRC REMNOT LH CONTRAL_ LAIAT nur aar MENU Here you can adjust the selected group s Kompressor settings The function will vary depending on if this is a LINK ON or LINK OFF group Both functions are described below LINK ON In a LINK ON group each amplifier in the group shares the exact same Kompressor setting Use the UP or DOWN
58. ected to it but be off at this point no power on the Remote line System Off 9 OR e a TION e SS 74 1 Use the UP or DOLUIN arrow keys to select the model of amplifier you are loading software into You MUST select the _ correct one for the software load to work High L W V SX 1 Series i i SX 4 Series FREQ ol SX 2 Series 2 Press the ENT key to start the loading process The display will say JETELT LIF You now have 10 seconds to power up the TRT IT amplifier EML Ma If you do not power up the amplifier MKICKER within 10 seconds of activating the software loading process it will time out Cort The and display rt 4 in the display If it ALE then turn off your SX Series amplifier and press the ENT key to return to Step 1 and try again When done correctly the SXRC will ee recognize the amplifier and begin the DAA IIL A software loading process B MKICKER A Erase old software PRUBRAN GE B Load new software c WKICKER C Verify software is good NA EP ede Ld aw EG L The SXRC will display UMJIATE TI Lik to Spe verify the software ane process HONOTERN Dk has completed successfully 3 Press the ENT or ESC key to return to the SW UPDATE menu You can load another amplifier with software by following the process outlined above If you are done manually loading sof
59. elect Ct TL WLW F TCUUCI T Je h ECH ICTU KENL LI iL T selects the crossover point and can be set at any 1 12th octave spaced frequency from 30 Hz to 20 kHz J HZ to cise HA SX 1 Series is 30 Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz steps Use the UP and DOLUN keys to select your frequency Press the EC key to save your setting and return to the FFELLENE and 5LLFE options menu You can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust on this amplifier if desired SLLIFE selects the roll off of the crossover and can be set from Lit to J0 Hie LIL iiLit in 6 dB steps SX 1 Series is OFF to 48 dB in 6 dB Steps Use the UP and DOUIN keys to select your P low pass crossover slope Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the PREQUEL and options menu You can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust on this amplifier if desired EI TIE IL E When you are done adjusting the low pass crossover on this amplifier press the ESC key while in the KEWL IL and e SLLIFE options menu to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the LO PASS menu the LFF indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the LO PASS menu MWKICKER The KICKER SXRC monitors and prevents any low pass crossover point from being set any closer than 1 3 octave from the high pass crossover point If you cannot set the low pass
60. er selected you wish to view simply press the ENT key to select it The selected amplifier s total run time reading will be displayed win jG When done viewing the current amplifier s run time press the ESC key to return to the _ list of available amplifiers You can now select another amplifier by using the UP or DOWN keys and view its run time by pressing the ENT key OR Press the ESC key to return to the SICK BAY menu and select another function IG TR FII LIS MENU Here you can view the last 5 fault codes and how long ago they happened versus the run time clock for the selected amplifier The following conditions are logged 7 Thermal cutoff protection engaged F Short circuit protection engaged Low voltage protection engaged High voltage protection engaged Amp requires service by KICKER MKICKER L NE TOs Once you select the mi Wiiir menu a list of all the amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers When you have the amplifier selected you wish to view simply press the ENT key to select it If there have not been any fault codes triggered on the selected a the CHA ALT TRY display will read imi rii 3i Li i ili H 4 if i re If there are fault codes listed they are numbered in order from 1 the newest to 5 the oldest When a new fault code is trig
61. essage TON FANE iri LU and return you to the UNLOCK menu MKICKER ia N l m yim Gai HEED al KICKER Press the ENT key to enter your lock code again Enter your code again making sure to place the correct character in the correct position in the display Blank spaces count as part of the code so be sure you are entering your code correctly If you have tried entering your code several times with no success several is defined as more than 3 less than 10 then you probably have forgotten your lock code You will need to call KICKER directly at 405 624 8583 and speak to a tech to handle this situation You will need to have your amplifier s serial number AND your receipt by the phone as the guys and gals answering the phone will need this information from you to be of assistance Take the time right now to fill out the first page in this manual and staple your receipt to it That way if you ever need service like forgetting your lock code you will have all the information you need right here with the manual NOTE The local ISIS keypads on all SX Series amplifiers are disabled once connected to the SXRC their display will scroll 5XRL LIRL to indicate this If you disconnect the SXRC Control Head and power up the system the local keypad at each amplifier will become active again The LOCK AMPS menu item on the SXRC prevents the use of the amplifier s local keypad when the SXRC Control Head is disconne
62. ew amplifier name AG Y You can now select another amplifier to re name or press the ESC key to return to the SXRC SETUP menu SRE Renmore CONTRaL SAME ALL MENU Here you can download the current SXRC settings for each amplifier into any one of the four SX Series amplifiers on board memories nehi through MEni This is useful for several purposes 1 You could have a preferred setup programmed into the SXRC and then simply plug it into the system and download all the settings into the amplifiers Then un plug the SXRC and the settings are now loaded into one of the amplifier s memory presets for use Talk about a one touch programming tool 2 You may want to disconnect your SXRC from the system and take it with you By saving all the current settings in the SXRC to the amplifiers the system will operate without the SXRC but with the exact settings you were using 3 The 3 step plan to sanity Save Save and Save By saving your current settings from the SXRC into your amplifiers you have a backup of all your programming If something should ever happen to your SXRC Beverage spill Sat on and crushed girlfriend throws out the window at 60 MPH you will have all your hard earned system programming backed up in your amplifiers You could then follow the 3 step plan to happiness Remember Remember Remember Simply plug in a new or repaired SXRC perform an Autosearch save the settings back into a global SXRC memor
63. ey press Pressing and holding the HOME key PRESS amp will return you all the way back to the MENU ITEM you started with in the MAIN MENU no gt gt matter how deep in the menu level structure you are Pretty cool This is a very quick way to return to the MAIN MENU after drilling down several menu layers to view or change an item When adjusting any SXRC control the UP and DOWN arrow keys have 2 speeds normal and accelerated PRESS amp RELEASE Pressing and releasing the key repeatedly will scroll through the menu items at normal speed Pressing the key and holding it in for longer PRESS amp gt than 1 5 seconds will activate the accelerated A scrolling mode and scroll through the menu items at a much faster rate Releasing the key will return it to normal speed mode Neer Sws Tem Here are the descriptions of each menu item its function and how to operate it DEFAULT This menu is displayed when your SXRC is first powered up and operating If you are in another menu making adjustments the SXRC will time out and return to the DEFAULT menu automatically after 3 minutes of no key press activity The following information is scrolled through the ISIS display one after the other and repeats KILKER X MALINI Your friend wants to know who makes that Mw K wicked sick remote sitting in your dash we put it right here for you Plus it is quicker than a Google search SXKE
64. fety precaution to prevent a notch filter condition XX Reno Te CONTRaL_ 43 OreR aTIcr Se 2 2S SS 44 HI FEIS5 MENU Here is where you adjust the selected When you are done adjusting the high pass group s high pass crossover controls All amplifiers in the group crossover in this group press the ESC key LOW MT LI Ci Fae will be adjusted while in the Miyiz and uri options lt menu to return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust through FEMMENL and SLE and then NOTE press the ENT key to select While you are in the HI PASS menu the KICKER HF indicator on the ISIS display is lit This Ee Ae FFENL EN L selects the crossover point and can be set at any indicates you are making adjustments in 3L LIFT 1 12th octave spaced frequency from 10 Hz to 16 kHz the HI PASS menu i HZ to ib ie H SX 1 Series is 10 Hz to 159 Hz in 1 Hz steps The KICKER SXRC monitors and prevents any high pass crossover point from being set any closer than 1 3 octave from the low pass crossover point If you cannot set the high pass crossover where you want then check the ISIS display and see if the is lit and the LF indicator is a TEE flashing If it is then you need to go to the 11 17 LO PASS menu and raise the low pass F Use the UP and DOLUN keys to select your frequency Press the EC key to save your setting and return to the FREMLETL and Cr Oe a_i options menu You can now select a
65. fier before proceeding If multiple amplifiers share the same address they all will be detected and you will corrupt the software that is loaded into each of the amplifiers If this ER en happens the SXRC display will flash ri7 _ 4 and then show MC A Z Aa TWF HPT TL SN LI ITE Manual Software Update 5 Lif ATES Menu as described on page 73 in this manual for each amplifier NUM Ti WEOE H If you need assistance please visit your local KICKER dealer or contact KICKER Technical Services WKICKER Step 9 The SXRC will display CTAOTIAr Sian iri x while the amp s and remote X iL A DEENS F IERI are booting When completed booting it will MKICKER switch to K LKER You are now in the AAs Sra N W Default Menu PILES A Step 10 Press the ENT key one time to enter the SXRC Main Menu The first Main Menu item will p Cat AT I be displayed which is rw riui Step 11 Press the ur or DOUN key until the display reads C ve N E E i Ww key to enter the 5 4 ir Press the ENT EE TIIE Penu IEU Step 12 Press the UP or DOWN key until Press the ENT TWIT OC AO LI the display reads ALITEISEARLH key to activate the MLI Lint rik function INST StL ST ico 2 ae eS e 18 EXTREMELY IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT power down your system or amplifiers during this process Step 13 A P Doing so will corrupt the software and force you to perform a Manual Software Update re
66. for the entire amplifier since it is a Mono Block design Skip this step and move to next paragraph By default all channels in all amplifiers ares set to 0 Degree 7 TW a e WOT TW U ULUnzz orig ucuncu Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the PAT TUNC ECET FIT ee FLINI r Lett Ler l CHT and F TEEL FHT options menu You can now select another phase option to adjust on this amplifier if desired Does not apply to SX 1 Series Pressing the ESC key at this point on a SX 1 Series amplifier exits the PHASE menu When you are done adjusting the phase on this amplifier press the ESC key while in the TATLI MOLA CEF F GHEE OLI p i CHT and F GHI LEII G HiH LAS LEF options menu to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE MWKICKER While you are in the PHASE menu the Purse PHASE indicator on the ISIS display is lit BTA HOG This indicates you are making adjustments in the PHASE menu SXR REMNOT CONTRaL_ IITE MALI Z MENU Here is where you can mute each channel s output on the amplifier for setup or testing purposes Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll throug H TH L F H yim Si LEE T E E 7 and k a E p T LHI then press the ENT key to select SX 1 Series does not offer Left or Right Channel 4 option Only Mute On or Mute Off for the entire amplifier since it is a Mono Block design Skip this step and move to
67. g This is because the Dim level can not be set any higher than the current On level So if the On level discussed previously is set to 7 you would only be able to raise the Dim level to 7 If you want to use a higher value for the Dim level you will need to raise the value of the On level SRE REMNOTH CONTRaL_ LEI TIME MENU The backlit keys on the SXRC have two intensity modes On and Dim This menu lets you select how long the SXRC waits when there is no button MKICKER press activity before switching from the On Bb Ler level to the Dim level The default is 90 ie seconds Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings SEL shortest delay to 59 SEL longest delay Press the EC key to save the setting and return to the DISPLAY menu NOTE This menu item works hand in hand with the LED ON LVL and LED DIM LVL menu items Use this menu setting to determine how long your ISIS keys stay brightly lit after making your SXRC adjustments At this point you have explored all the settings in the DISPLAY menu Press the ESC key to return to the SXRC SETUP menu ITMC Co ht muiuacrintri MENU You should be familiar with this menu from the software updates we did earlier in WKICKER the manual The AUTOSEARCH function Se ee seeks out any amplifier connected to the 1L SXRC Communications Network updates the amplifier s software if required and loads it in to the SXRC If for any reason y
68. g Tabs on the sides top and bottom of the Cage using a small flat blade screwdriver Use only the tabs that when bent will secure the Cage to the Mounting Surface Mounting Surface Mounting Tabs ae Side View Mounting nail Surface R Next place the Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring into the Metal DIN Mounting cage There are two plastic retainers in the Trim Ring one on top and one on bottom that will snap into place P af Tabs Top and Bottom View y Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring y Mounting Surface Metal DIN Mounting Cage S gt lt Re REMNOT CONTRaL_ Once in place use the 2 supplied M3 flathead screws to secure Route the SXRC Control Head cable through one of the the Trim Ring to the Metal Cage openings in the Trim Ring Metal Cage assembly to your SXRC Trim Ring amp Metal Cage Assembly Interface Box location Front View Mounting Ge 8 Surface Screws Here y V Mounting Surface 7 anh e Trim Ring amp Metal Cage Assembly Press the SXRC control head in to the assembly until it locks Side View into place The SXRC Control Head is held in place by two clips one on each side of the Plastic Trim Ring SXRC Control Head Mounting Clips Your SXRC Control Head is now mounted and you can move on to the wiring section of this manua
69. gered the fault code stack rolls and the oldest of the 5 is discarded SRE REMNOT CONTRaL_ OreR aTicrn Se 2 ES SS 54 Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of fault codes stored for this selected amplifier To see how long ago a fault code was triggered press the ENT key The display will now show you how long ago this fault code was triggered in relation to the built in Run Time clock So a display showing Y 5 His telling 7 _ you this fault code was triggered 4 5 hours ago from the current Run Time clock Press the Ec key to return to the history list for the selected amplifier When done viewing the current amplifier s history press the SC key to return to the list of available amplifiers You can now select another amplifier by using the UP or DOWN keys and view its history by pressing the ENT key OR Press the EC key to return to the SICK BAY menu and select another function PIOR nge ii rinii oz MENU Here you can activate the integrated pink noise generator of the SX Series amplifiers This is very useful for testing and troubleshooting your system See the Help section of this manual for more details on pink noise use Pink noise is a sound made up of equal energy at all 1 3 octaves from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and sounds like the static between radio stations When activated pink noise is generated by the SX amplifier s DSP and fed into both the left and right
70. groups Some examples of why you would want to use grouping are Example 1 You have multiple amplifiers driving your subwoofer s and want to control all of them at the same time Change a setting and have it changed in all of the amplifiers simultaneously Example 2 You have multiple amplifiers driving the front stage of your system Midbass Midrange and Tweeter and you want to control them as a group Example 3 You have a 5 1 channel setup using multiple amplifiers to drive your front center rear and subwoofer setup You want to create amplifier groups to control each section Two amplifiers on front two on center two on rear and 4 on subwoofer Example 4 Our manual writer just experienced a combination of brain freeze and writer s block Use your imagination and insert your own wild and crazy setup here for Example 4 These are just a few of the many examples possible Here is a list of the menu items contained in the GROUP AMPS menu DAM A UA EW Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in the GROUP AMPS menu When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply press the ENT key to select it SRE Renmore Con Tm oL OT I OKULUM Usul MENU Here you can view the groups you have created and see which SX Series amplifiers have been assigned to each group WKICKER If the display shows this means you 7 0 do not have any gro
71. he Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring and will release the clips holding the SXRC Control Head Uras Now that you have mounted your SXRC Control Head it is time to do some wiring The first step is to plug your SXRC Control Head into the SXRC Interface Box Ol susan O Power On LED j WKICKER PS2 SXRC Connector gt N Next run a fused 5 amp constant 12 volt ground and remote turn on to the SXRC Interface Box Connect the wiring to the removable power plug by loosening the set screws inserting the stripped wire and then tightening the set screw olmu 28 lo Control Head Strip Back Wire 1 4 6 mm WKICKER HyperFlex Ground WKICKER HyperFlex Remote WKICKER HyperFlex m 12 Volt ens Fuse 4 Loosen Set Screw V Tighten Set Screw Sa Sine SRE REMOT COOL Now insert the removable power plug into the SXRC Interface NOTE Box There are 8 pins in each RJ45 jack used on the SXRC Interface Box and on SX Series amplifiers We only use 3 of these pins for the Digital Communications Network Pins 2 7 and 8 RJ45 Communication Interface Box Network Jack 87654321 4X5 OL Ni P G d ED SSI Remote Jack WKICKER i 12345678 i SX Amplifiers SXRC If pins 2 7 or 8 are bent or damaged you will not be able You should have something resembling this picture at this t
72. he same make or name you can check its Remote Address di wor to help you identify which amp you are yu av currently viewing Simply press and hold the ENT key and the Remote Address of the amplifier will be displayed Press ENT to remove the selected amplifier from the current selected group The display will flash RELEASED to confirm the amplifier has been removed Once an amplifier is WKICKER removed from a group it is added back to mri 7 the list of available amplifiers in the SEL EIT ASSIGN menu Continue releasing the amplifiers you want removed from this group by using the UP or _ DOUUN keys to select the amp and the i ENT key to select it When you are done releasing amplifiers from this group press the ESC key to return to the RELEASE menu s group selection screen You can then select another group to release amplifiers from NOTE While selecting amplifiers to remove from a group If you remove all the amplifiers the display will MKICKER read 7 letting you know there are no z more amplifiers assigned to this group S gt lt Re REMNOT CONTRaL_ 65 OreR aTicr Nn Se 2 ES SS 66 VOLT Liri MENU Here you can set the Link property of the selected group to Link On or Link Off By default all groups have the Link property set to Link Off The Link property sets a group to have certain characteristics depending on the setting Link On or Link Off By adjusting this on
73. iers to operate flawlessly with any source unit pre amplifier or line driver In Gear Head terms the Gain Range and Gain adjustments can be compared to the gear box and gas pedal of a race car The Gain Range represents what gear you re in and the Gain represents stepping on the gas In this menu you are adjusting the gas pedal The gear box comes up later Use the UP and DOLIN keys to scroll through EEF Ore Cue E F L THT Kili Levi Or AUTH CHS and then press the ENT key to select SX 1 Series do not have Left or Right channel options since it is a Mono Block design Skip this step and move to next paragraph Now use the UP and DOWN keys to increase or decrease the gain of the selected channel s in 5 dB increments from 0 dB to 12 dB L Li to i Ly Press the EC key to save your adjustment LET Pun GRE L Lit and return to the Ltr HLTH EMTS options menu You can now select another channel to adjust on this amplifier if desired Does not apply to SX 1 Series Pressing the ESC key at this point on a SX 1 Series amplifier exits the GAIN menu Lit VAL When you are done adjusting the gain on this amplifier press the ESC key while in the FECT FIF GIIT GET ys LOM eTA tat WIFI F LIIE LEI T OTIA options menu to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE KICKER While you are in the GAIN menu the FT Pune GAII indicator on the ISIS
74. k cables If you have made your own cables double check them for secure and proper termination Check the pins 1 and 8 in the SX Series amplifiers to make sure they are not bent or damaged Power cycle your system turn off wait 3 seconds turn on Reset the SXRC form the SXRC SETUP menu O Blue LED on SXRC display ok SX Series amplifiers on garbage characters in SX Series amplifier display blank SX Series amplifier display Power cycle your system turn off wait 3 seconds turn on Perform a Manual Software Update for each amplifier exhibiting problem Reset the SXRC form the SXRC SETUP menu SkKRE REMOT COnw Tr Rat 81 He r ST 82 O SXRC displays FAILED and MANUAL SW UPDATES RE QUIRED Autosearch function has failed due to a catastrophic failure loss of communication network loss of power during software update v Go back and double check your Communications Network cables and make sure they are inserted properly and snapped into place v lf you have purchased different cables double check that they are Straight Through Ethernet Network cables v lf you have made your own cables double check them for secure and proper termination y Check the pins 1 and 8 in the SX Series amplifiers to make sure they are not bent or damaged Perform a Manual Software Update for each amplifier exhibiting problem O Everything powers up and looks great just no sound ls the AiL 7E in
75. l S lt R RENT COnTRaL INST StL ST ico 2 a ee e Surface Mounting With Screws The SXRC Control Head can also be surface mounted if you do not have a spare DIN opening in your dash or do not want to cut one into an existing panel The back of the SXRC Control Head has two metal inserts designed to work with M3 screws Center to Center 5 17 32 140mm Find a suitable location and drill two 1 8 inch 3 mm holes to secure the SXRC Control Head The holes should be 5 17 32 140 mm apart from center to center NOTE You will need to have access to the area behind this location to install the mounting screws Mounting Surface Once your holes are drilled you can use the two supplied M3 screws to secure the SXRC Control Head to your mounting surface If the supplied screws are not long enough to reach the SXRC Control Head you can supply your own M3 screws of the required length to secure the SXRC Mounting Surface NOTE Whether using the supplied M3 screws from the SXRC kit or your own the screws can not enter into the SXRC more than 5 16 4 mm If you attempt to insert the screw any deeper than this into the SXRC Control Head you will run the risk of damaging the unit F NO MORE THAN 5 16 4 mm F Mounting Surface Route the SXRC Control Head cable to your SXRC Interface Box location Your SXRC Control Head is now mounted and you can move on to the wiring section of this manu
76. l cables or need to use custom lengths your first SX Series 12Vot YOU Can purchase pre made cables at any computer or amplifier electronics store You want to purchase a Straight Through Ethernet Network Cable Run the first supplied 1 meter Network Cable from the first SX Series amplifiers REMOTE OUT jack to the REMOTE IN jack of the second amplifier If you want to make your own custom length cables you will need eBulk Cat3 Cat5 Cat5e or Cat6 network cable eCrimp on RJ45 plugs eCable cutters Electrician s scissors eRJ45 crimp tool eA UTP Network Cable stripping tool Run the second supplied 1 meter Network Cable from the second SX Series amplifiers REMOTE OUT jack to the REMOTE IN jack of the third amplifier Step 1 Cut a piece of net o GR work cable the required length from the bulk cable roll using TRICKER coe bx wet e your Cable Cutters You can continue adding rd amplifiers 16 total by Additional Network Cable following this setup and Supplied By You supplying your own Network Cables To Next Amplifier SRE REMNOT CONTRaL_ Step 2 Using the UTP Network Cable stripping tool remove 1 inch 25 mm of the outer insulating jacket from each end of the cable exposing the 8 wires 4 twisted pairs Pair 1 Pair 2 binen sBlue
77. l have plenty Ok enough of that here is one of the many reasons the Link function exists You would want to control all of these amplifiers together and share many settings between them the same since they are all on bass duty SXR REMNOT CONTRaL_ You would select a group and assign each of your four SX 1 Series amplifiers to this group For this example we will assume you also changed the name of the group to BIG BASS Next select the BIG BASS group from the LINK menu and set its Link Property to Link On Now you would be able to set the gain range gain equalizer low pass crossover high pass crossover Kompressor M Kompressor Adjustment etc for all four amplifiers at the same time using the BIG BASS group you created Each amplifier would share these important settings and you don t have to adjust four amplifiers just adjust the BIG BASS group from the GROUP ADJ menu and that s it The only options you would be able to adjust from the AMP ADJ menu would be each amplifiers individual gain setting and mute function The gain setting allows you to level match each amplifier in the group independently in case one channel or amp needs to be tweaked to match the rest The mute function is for muting individual channels or entire amplifiers for setup and testing purposes Example 2 You have three SX 2 Series amplifiers driving the front stage of your audio system One on tweeter duty another on midrange and the l
78. le examples Example 1 Amp 1 Group 01 has two amplifiers in it amp 1 Pit cig has both channels gain set at i Li while 20 7 g amp 2 is at L Li When you A this Saia mm group to adjust the gain you will see Amp 2 i I in the display the highest gain WE ee ICME B y setting of the group GG og When you try to increase or decrease the You See gain setting of this group nothing will e KICKER GAIN happen Since the gain range is 12 dB Tr ran 0 0 dB to 12 0 dB there is no way to LELI E increase or decrease the gain and maintain 12 dB of difference between the amplifiers The SXRC is maintaining the differences you set between the amplifiers Example 2 Amp 1 Group 02 has two amplifiers in it amp 1 5 MMEKER has channel gains setat 7 Left and ar on d Right while amp 2 is at amp Left er mi and 3 Right When you select this Amp 2 group to adjust the gain you will see amp D SE ref OKER Left and 7 Right in the display the Zm ig highest gain settings of the group eri aint You See Since the gain range is 12 dB KICKER 0 0 dB to 12 0 dB for both channels mm se when you try to increase or decrease the PL gain setting of this group you will only have 3 dB of movement in either direction 3 0 dB to 0 0 dB in the Left channel and 9 0 dB to 12 0 dB in the Right channel This will maintain all the channel and amplifier gain differences while allowing you to adjust the gain of all
79. lect one of the Kompressor presets Contour Red Line or Attack each of these 6 parameters is adjusted to provide the desired effect on the audio Signal Contig LLitii uiii This preset applies expansion below the threshold point to provide a fuller sound at lower volume levels Effect decreases at higher volume levels Nice effect for someone wanting a fuller sound at low to moderate listening levels aT TE Hi TALE This preset applies expansion above the threshold point to provide a nice quick punch or attack to the music Effect increases with higher volume levels Like music with a quick and punchy sound Sub bass need a little more snap to it Give this one a try KEL IFE Provides a quick clamp to dynamic peaks while still allowing a full sound to come through Effect increases at higher volume levels Like to play it loud but want to protect your speakers Want low level details to come through over road noise Want a more even volume level to your music All can be achieved with this preset LFF Pretty much says it all This turns the Kompressor off This is the factory default setting After selecting your Kompressor setting you can adjust the Threshold level through a 48 dB window 24 dB to 24 dB from the default setting by accessing the Kompressor Adjustment KOMP ADJ setting located in the System menu There you can change the threshold point to customize the Kompressor effect to fit your speakers c
80. m Ring o J4XS OL WKICKER SXR Reno Te CONTROL 2 ATLUR2S ei gt Mounting Hardware Includes ral sheet metal screws for mounting the Interface Box and two 2 M3 flathead screws to mount the Cosmetic Trim Ring to pa w Mounting Cage ZZZ777 X4 Rubber Mounting Washers Includes four X4 4 rubber mounting washers to protect the mounting flange on the Interface Box One 5 Meter Network Cable This cable is used to create your SXRC Communications Network and connects your Interface Box to your first SX amplifier This cable is known as a Straight Through Ethernet Cable Two 1 Meter Network Cables These cables are used to connect additional SX Series amplifiers to the SXRC Communications Network These cables are known as a Straight Through Ethernet Cable X2 3 Amp Mini Glass Fuse Extra replacement fuse for use in SXRC Interface Box See the Service section of this manual for replacement instructions 250V SES The ISIS Indicate Status amp Input Settings system consists of the VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display and nine soft touch buttons that make up the Keypad The ISIS allows you to view and adjust the settings of your SXRC and all of the SX Series amplifiers connected to it KICKER LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP W LIE UE AMPL AMPZ Wo PVE LPS ELIS mem 1 mem 2 MEM Z VFD DISPLAY Here is a brief description of the indicators found on the VF
81. nce you select the A F AL menu a list of all the amplifiers This is the first menu you access from the DEFAULT menu and connected to the SXRC will be available The list will show the is the gateway to all the settings and information current name of the SX Series amplifier KICKER display on your SXRC This will either be the default name from Du LAN the factory example 5 5 1 or any To enter the MAIN menu simply press the name you may have assigned to the amp ENT key while in the DEFAULT menu Use the UP and DOLUN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers If you have several of the same model of amplifier gt installed and did not change the name prior to installing the SXRC then you will see the same name when you press the UP or DOLUN keys on the SXRC In EK BAY other words it appears like nothing changed It did just read on The available selections in the MAIN menu are GM IT FIN PULLS or ity aT LOS LILIF ry I L Cv CETE IATL Ww ii PRESS amp To help you identify which amp you are currently viewing simply press and hold the ENT key and the Remote Address of the amplifier will be displayed This will aid you in N determining which amp you are currently MKICKER viewing when you have multiple amps of an the same make H DIGI TLA LUT DE FE Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in the MAIN menu WoL 2s iy py ILI When yo
82. ncy Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the ENG SLLIFE options menu You can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust KENET and La Fire in this group if desired Cr TL Hl LIE selects the roll off of the crossover and can be set from LFF to 36 L in 6 dB steps SX 1 Series is OFF to 48 dB in 6 dB Steps Use the UP and DOUIN keys to select your low pass crossover slope Press the ESC ee to save gt your setting and return to the REREN and SLLME options menu You can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust in this group if desired When you are done adjusting the low pass crossover in this group press the ESC key COTW Wh EF Fae while in the Ebi and viii options menu to return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the LO PASS menu the KICKER LF indicator on the ISIS display is lit This lt indicates you are making adjustments in the LO PASS menu The KICKER SXRC monitors and prevents any low pass crossover point from being set any closer than 1 3 octave from the high pass crossover point If you cannot set the low pass crossover where you want then check the ISIS display and see if the LFF is lit and the MH indicator is HKICKER flashing If it is then you need to go to the DC LU GROUP ADJ HI PASS menu and lower the Ve aise high pass crossover point 7 This is done as a sa
83. nd Lit FIE oer PTE Fillet Mit SE La Mit L Press the EC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu to select another 4 function to adjust gt NOTE a When the pink noise is activated 1 55 Li the LEFT and er KICKER RIGHT indicators on the ISIS display will gt liz begin blinking This indicates that the PINK Mi in NOISE generator is active _If you exit the PINK NOISE menu with the generator on indicators in the ISIS VFD will E EGF Mut Se Lt D the LEF and stay flashing to indicate this Pee LIT KALI IFHT EENT indicators will stop izi The LEFT and flashing once you turn off iL 5E Ler the poy ce nee pink noise generator a ane MCI IE MN YL MENU Here you can choose to have the selected SX Series amplifier s output level controlled by the Digital Remote Volume Control DRVC If you wish to use the DRVC as a master volume control raising and lowering the output level of all the amplifiers leave all amplifiers set to FEMOTE Li By default all amplifiers are set to UT WATT TA We EMILE i If you wish to use the DRVC as a bass level controller raising and lowering the output level on subwoofer amplifiers only set the REMOTE VOL to FEMJTE LFF on your non subwoofer amplifiers These are the two most common uses You can configure whatever combination works for your particular installation Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through HEME iT and
84. nother high pass crossover option to adjust in this group if desired crossover point SLOPE selects the roll off of the crossover and can be set This is done as a safety precaution to prevent a notch filter from to Ju JALI in 6 dB steps SX 1 Series is OFF to condition 24 dB in 6 dB Steps Use the UP and DOUIN keys to select your high pass crossover slope Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the CN TLA EHS PKENULILT and SL Ore options menu You can now select another high pass crossover option to adjust in this group if desired SXR REMNOT CONTRaL_ KALICI EZ rriaz MENU Here is where you can adjust the selected group s polarity output on each channel s between 0 or 180 degrees All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted Use the UP and DOUIN keys to scroll MATLI FUME ECET THUN TIITLIT through SUT L MA EEFI G ru and F FANTI LHI then press the ENT key to select SX 1 Series does not offer Left or Right Channel y option Only 0 Degree or 180 Degree for the entire amplifier since it is a Mono Block design Skip this step and move to next paragraph O TEGREE or HU DEGREE Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the both EN L H it 5 L i F 5 H i F and k ei L it i is H i H options menu You can now select another phase option to adjust in this group if desired Does not apply to SX 1 Series Pressing the ESC key at this point on a SX 1 Series
85. now choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the KOMP ADJ menu MKICKER the Mii indicator on the ISIS display is lit 7 AR s On if E This indicates you are making adjustments 4 in the KOMP ADJ menu There is no right or wrong setting here you can simply adjust when the Kompressor activates in relationship to volume level Experiment around and find what works for you 36 S gt lt Re REMNOT CONTRAL_ Co OO irri Kiz MENU Here you can select the SX Series amplifiers UltraMatch digital input gain range The UltraMatch gain structure features five selectable Gain Ranges 1 volt 2 volt 4 volt 8 volt and 16 volt In Gear Head terms the Gain Range and Gain adjustments can be compared to the gear box and gas pedal of a race car The Gain Range represents what gear you re in and the Gain represents stepping on the gas In this menu you are adjusting the gear box THE GAIN RANGE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER NEEDS TO BE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE be DOMCE I Las CI through MY UOC ES NAZ TY TMM EN DANTE ON N GE Or Wot COU MAN WE Press the EnC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu to select another CLIN function to adjust NOTE While you are in the GAIN RANGE menu ear the 55 and GH Tindicators on the ISIS Sw eni ie fame AY PE display are lit This indicates you are LY POPU making adjustments in the GAIN RAN
86. o establish reliable communications on the SXRC Digital point The Control Head plugged in and the power plug wired Communications Network correctly and plugged in A common issue is if your SX Series amplifier has been used with the Remote Bass Level Controller prior to being used with the SXRC Some cables that came with the SX Series amplifiers for use with the Remote Bass level Controller will bend pins 1 and 8 down too far causing poor contact with the SXRC Communications Network Cable To fix this simply take a small screwdriver or paper clip and pull these pins back up into place da Control Head Interface Box Check all the RJ45 jacks on your amplifiers to insure the pins are up and in place before plugging in any of your SXRC Communications Network Cables SRE Renmore CONTRAL 13 INST StL ST ico 2 ae ee e 14 Now we can run the Network Cables from the SXRC Interface Box to your SX Series amplifiers to create the SXRC SKIRO NETVOR CABLES Communications Network The SXRC is supplied with 3 Network Cables one 5 meter and Gn two 1 meter This is enough to connect 3 SX Series amplifiers to Run the supplied Interface Box Network Jack RJ45 the SXRC Interface Box You can connect up to 16 SX Series Power Ground amplifiers to the SXRC by supplying additional cables Remote Jack 5 meter Network Cable from the Interface Box to the REMOTE IN jack of If you need additiona
87. ol Head is plugged securely into the Interface Box If using an extension cable between the Interface Box and the Control Head Verify the connectors are plugged in securely on both ends If using an extension cable between the Interface Box and the Control Head Verify the cable is a 6 conductor PS2 type cable If using an extension cable between the Interface Box and the Control Head the cable or connectors on it may be bad try bypassing the extension cable and plugging the Control Head directly into the Interface Box If this works then try a new cable O Blue LED on garbage characters in display Power cycle your system turn off wait 3 seconds turn on Reset the SXRC form the SXRC SETUP menu Verify all cables are securely plugged into the Interface Box Verify all Network Cables are securely plugged in at the Interface Box and SX Series amplifiers Verify all Network cables are good If you made these cables check that they are properly wired and terminated O Blue LED on START IMG amplifiers not responding ae Does SX Series amplifier s scroll 4X1 L L in display v lf not then that amplifier is not connected or communicating to the SXRC Go back and double check your Communications Network displayed for a long time cables and make sure they are inserted properly and snapped into place If you have purchased different cables double check that they are Straight Through Ethernet Networ
88. 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 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 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 proof of purchase statement This would be a copy of the original receipt with the Purchase date clearly visible Customer s name Dealer s name Invoice number and Product purchased Warranty expiration on items without a proper proof of purchase will be determined from type of sale and the manufactur ing date code 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 SRE REMNOT CONTRAL was S ON CE A AR A AED This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the
89. ore than four SX Series amplifiers which we hope you are simply follow the same steps above 29 34 for each additional amplifier The process is exactly the same Just remember that you cannot add another amplifier until you get the current one recognized updated and brought into the SXRC Communications Network Additional Network Cable Supplied By You Additional Network C Supplied By You woe Additional Network Cable Supplied By You The entire process is very easy even though there seems to be quite a few steps Once the SXRC detects a new amplifier on CIT OI LA the SXRC Communications Network through the rii uazr ri function it takes approximately 90 seconds to load and verify the new software So if you have 16 amplifiers the entire process will take approximately 25 30 minutes Remember this only has to be done once Additional Network Cable Supplied By You a mom pp Aro O mare Additional Network C Supplied By You If you need any further assistance with these steps please visit your local KICKER dealer or contact KICKER Technical Services for more guidance Additional Network Cable Supplied By You xO 0 a Additional Network Cable Supplied By You the drool on your chin from here in Stillwater Oklahoma After you have connected all of your SX Se
90. ou lose an amplifier from the SXRC due to being un plugged from the Communications Network bad cable etc OR if you are adding a new amplifier to the SXRC you use this function Press the ENT key to activate the Autosearch function The SXRC will perform all of its steps highly detailed on page 18 attempting to save a forest here go back and check it out there and return to the SXRC SETUP menu SXR REMNOT CONTRAL_ 61 OreR aTIcr Nn ee 2 ESS SS ee arti na MENU Here you can create and customize amplifier groups in the SXRC This is one of the most powerful and fun functions of the SXRC Once you assign an amplifier to a group it and all the other amplifiers in its group can be adjusted in unison from the GROUP ADJ menu All amplifiers in a group still maintain the ability to be adjusted individually in the AMP ADJ menu even when they are grouped just what functions are accessible will vary based on the group setup _The complete list of what functions can be controlled together GF w a E GEULIF K L or separately Mi 111 are described in the LINK menu a little bit later in the manual The SXRC has 10 groups Gru Li through GAULIF it for you to use Each of these groups is capable of having up to 16 amplifiers assigned to it No more than 16 amps total can be controlled by the SXRC So if you have 16 amplifiers connected to the SXRC and you assign all 16 to Group 01 you can not create any more
91. p s UltraMatch digital input gain range The UltraMatch gain structure features five selectable Gain Ranges 1 volt 2 volt 4 volt 8 volt and 16 volt In Gear Head terms the Gain Range represents what gear you re in and the Gain adjustment represents stepping on the gas In this menu you are adjusting the gear box This group adjustment sets the Gain Range of all the amplifiers in the group to the same setting THE GAIN RANGE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER NEEDS TO BE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE See you SX Series Amplifier Quick Start Guide for details on Gain Range if required Use the UP and DOLUN keys to scroll it RADE IN RAIDE Last RADE throug LV ST LA Cov ATU OC TM ATU OC a CUTE JE 7 ON Mz Or EN TN Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu to select another group function to adjust NOTE While you are in the GAIN RANGE menu We the 45 and 44 indicators on the ISIS ni ee display are lit This indicates you are IN HHI making adjustments in the GAIN RANGE menu The GAIN RANGE function is a SYSTEM menu function and EUC MEN that is why the 5 and the w1 indicators are lit while adjusting the GAIN RANGE function SRE Reno Te CONTRAL Corte MNIE PIK AOISE MENU Here you can activate the selected group s integrated pink noise generator for testing and troubleshooting your system Pink noise is a sound made up of equal energy at all
92. proper connections to amp to will result in blown fuses as well as failure to other systems in the vehicle If you have questions about the installation and operation of your new KICKER SXRC Remote Control see the Authorized KICKER Dealer in your area or contact KICKER Technical Services directly at 405 624 8583 SRE REMNOT COOL Remo Te ADDRESS CC KAR S gt Use this fill in the blank chart to keep track of your SX Series It is going to happen you will change your mind or change your amplifier s remote address and name This is very helpful for system Here is a backup chart Photocopy this page and you can setting up your SXRC have all the charts you need Amyplifier Remote Address Name Amplifier Remote Address Name Amplifier 1 Amplifier 1 Amplifier 2 Amplifier 2 Amplifier 3 Amplifier 3 Amplifier 4 Amplifier 4 Amplifier 5 Amplifier 5 Amplifier 6 Amplifier 6 Amplifier 7 Amplifier 7 Amplifier 8 Amplifier 8 Amplifier 9 Amplifier 9 Amplifier 10 Amplifier 10 Amplifier 11 Amplifier 11 Amplifier 12 Amplifier 12 Amplifier 13 Amplifier 13 Amplifier 14 Amplifier 14 Amplifier 15 Amplifier 15 Amplifier 16 Amplifier 16 SRE REMNOT COmrnT Re 83 He r aa San 84 ELECTRONES LOMTE e e ITT Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of THREE 3 MONT
93. ps created by the SXRC will be available The list will snow the current name of the selected group This will either be the default name from i KICKER KICKER SFL 11 through Oil i or ff LI il i any name you may have assigned to the group OrRe a TION Use the UP and DOLUN keys to scroll through the list of available groups NOTE If the ISIS display reads i F when you enter the GROUP ADJ menu this signifies 4 that no amplifier groups have been created i KICKER Se 2 ES SS 40 Once the group you want to adjust is selected you will be able to choose from the following items depending on LINK setting imi 7 gt iL Use the UP and DOUIN keys to scroll through the selections above and press the ENT key to select GAII MENU Here is where you adjust the selected group s gain controls All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted up or down when you adjust the gain control If each amplifier has different gain settings the SXRC will display the gain level of the highest amplifier in the group It also monitors and maintains any differences between channels or individual amplifiers that you may have set separately If you can not adjust a group up or down then it means the channel differences are being maintained and there is no where to go You will need to adjust each amplifier individually or set each amplifiers gain to a similar setting Here are four of the many possib
94. purpose for which it was designed It does not cover e Damage due to improper installation e Subsequent damage to other components e Damage caused by exposure to moisture excessive heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation e 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 Authorization RMA number Freight Damage The cost of shipping product to Kicker Service performed by anyone other than Kicker eau a ne re Wk hr Oa gt Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 72 hour service for all electronics amps crossovers eq etc returns Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered Tne Aa neon wa WaRRAal nr Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty policies SIILLUA JER Ves ian e P O Box 459 e Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 e U S A e 405 624 8510 KICKER drivers are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion
95. reset 4 or to store current settings into memory preset 4 ss ESC Used to exit the current menu A SEES ENT Used to enter the selected menu LE HOME Used to return to the Main Menu and other Home gt tunctions explained later in this manual UP Used to advance up through menu selections LES and or adjust SXRC and amplifier controls FE DOUIN Used to advance down through menu selec LW tions and or adjust SXRC and amplifier controls These controls and their usage will be explained later with more detail in each menu usage section SXR REMNOT CONTRAL_ Feasa TURS eS 2 ae ee e ee MOUNTING DIN Mounting Using the supplied hardware you can mount the SXRC into a standard DIN sized opening Mounting Surface j mm Be sure you will have a minimum of 2 51 mm clearance depth behind your mounting Other SUrface panel to mount the SXRC Surfaces If not using an existing DIN opening you will first need to cut an opening that is 7 3 16 182 mm by 2 1 8 53 mm into your mounting surface panel 7 3 16 182 mm gt It is VERY important that you DO NOT make the hole an larger than the specified dimensions If you make the opening too large then the mounting cage will not work properly Using the existing DIN opening or the one you just created slide the Metal DIN Mounting Cage into the opening Secure the Cage by bending the Mountin
96. ries amplifiers and updated the software you can move on to the Operation section of this manual to learn all the features functions and operation of your SXRC Remote Control aac Additional Network Cable Supplied By You Here is a block diagram showing 16 SX Series amplifiers connected to the SXRC Looks good doesn t it Go get a napkin we can see E Additional Network Cable Supplied By You UN Ms Tan STON SRE Renmore CONTRAL 25 Se 2 ES SS 26 MEME A TION Your KICKER SXRC uses the latest in microprocessor technology control to provide you with operational information about your amplifiers full control over amplifier settings real time diagnostics global memory presets and amplifier group control capability All of this from the driver s seat of your car using a very simple multi level menu driven operating system The menu system is designed in layers There is a starting point and you simply keep drilling down until you get to the menu item you want to view or change This menu tree gives you an example of how the SXRC menu structure is set up NOTE Not all menus and menu items shown DEFAULT SCREEN MAIN MENU AMP ADJ GROUP ADJ SICK BAY SXRC SETUP SECURITY SXRC SETUP MENU DISPLAY AUTOSEARCH GROUP AMPS mane NAME GROUP AMPS MENU MEM NAME GROUPS GROUP NAME ASSIGN RELEASE LINK oc oc As you can see there can be an infinite num
97. scroll through the list of groups and press the ENT key to select Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll CIT MATT WAGT MECE through ROWE Lit H and KE hi IE ANT When done selecting the current group s Remote Vol setting press the ESC key to save the setting and return to the list of groups 68 SRE REMNOT CONTRAL_ MT IAT You can now select another group to view or gn tirme MENU Here you can change the default name of adjust by using the UP or DOWN keys the SXRC controller 5X4 to any 10 character name you and select it by pushing the ENT key want This is the name that scrolls in the DEFAULT menu KICKER OR Eeo e s i mw L Press the ESC key to return to the GROUP AMPS menu and select another function Use the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change OreR aTiIcr Nn Use the UP and DOWN keys to change the selected character H F 2 1 etc When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save your new SXRC name You are now back in the SXRC SETUP menu a SS 70 TA IMAT ME TH TATE MENU Here you can change the default name of each of the four global memories EMUKY to MEML K to any 10 character name you want m useful for identifying a preset CU A T A On etc LALALA EW LIUN Fo Cai ke by its purpose ar L JULI Ly ELILE Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll
98. second amplifier Step 15 the SXRC will time out and return to the scrolling Default Menu If this happens you will then need to skip Step 16 and return to the Autosearch Menu by following Steps 17 19 Step 16 If the ISIS Display is showing CWT OI at ALI uac press the ENT key to detect update lt lt and load the second amplifier Skip to Step 20 Step 17 Press the ENT key one time to enter the SXRC Main Menu The first Main Menu item will Coat CAT be displayed which is fiir fini Step 18 Press the UP or DOWN key until the display reads 4 SE TLIF Press the ENT key to enter the 5 4 SE TLF Menu Step 19 Press the the display reads 1 key to activate the A ii ceur or DOLIN key until F H Press the ENT MOL rv function IT Step 20 The SXRC is now searching pari w for the second amplifier connected to the Ni Communications Network It will do the exact same seguence A P as in step 13 GAR IM Once it detects the amplifier it will load the Lr LL new software into the amplifier and verify MKICKER the software upload has been successful aS DE i le El fa I SEIE The remote will then display how many YE G amplifiers have been detected 2 at this MKICKER point successfully updated and brought Hr into the SXRC Communications Network E UES Like before the SXRC will ask if you want to save the current settings of your second amplifier into a memory prese
99. t Use the UP or DOWN keys to select 5 A YE se h ie G or GE T yE Hey and press the ENT key to select If you select 5H VE then the amplifier s current settings are not stored into the SXRC NOTE The memory settings in the SXRC are a global memory system What this means is that each memory preset 1 4 stores the settings of all up to 16 the amplifiers connected to it This allows you to have unique settings for each amplifier stored and ready for instant recall If you chose MEHL i before you can choose it again All amplifiers will have their individual settings stored here in memory location 1 for instant recall later If you select 5H VE ES then you choose which Global Memory Location to store the amplifier s settings in by using the UP or DOWN key to scroll through the options MEME through MEL When the memory you want to use is selected press the ENT key to E TPE Ti store The SXRC will respond by blinking 570E 7 to confirm the memory storing has completed successfully CHIT OE La The display will then read mi itiscrir_r which indicates the software update process has completed NOTE If steps 15 20 worked correctly you should now have two SX Series amplifiers updated and brought into the SXRC Communications Network skip to step 21 If not then read on 4 itr T If the display came back blinking Li T5 after doing the CIT T riui uazr then there is a problem with the Communica
100. t from your gym bag that gets tossed in the ride everyday for ball practice In the glove box Another excellent choice for protection Just be sure you run the SXRC Control Head cable through the back of the glove box not out the front with the door pinching the wire Lay it in the seat This allows quick and easy access to your SXRC just be sure that your girl or best friend Larry does not sit on it when sharing your ride Being sat on and squashed is not covered under warranty Lay it in the catch all pocket in your center console This also allows quick and easy access to your SXRC plus it adds another item to rattle along with all those nickels dimes and quarters sitting there Could be very harmonious Stand vertically in your cup holder This is an excellent location that puts your SXRC within reach Just be sure to tell your guests riding in the car that one cup holder is for you and the other is for your remote they will just have to hold their 128 oz Super Ultra Chug drink Under your seat This location is not ideal but is usable When you need to adjust your SXRC simply tap the brakes which will slide the unit forward onto your floor mat for easy access Renmore COmnrnTT Rat 11 INST StL ATIN 2 a ee gt e 12 USNS THe R TOOCL The included R Tools are used to remove the SXRC Control Head from the Trim Ring Metal Cage assembly The R Tools simply slide into the notched area on both sides of t
101. t your boost or cut and press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the FEEL YH MOM TAAT EAT TATLI SLIT Li LU A AT options menu You a EOLICI ML TIL Lii OU aini airt options can now select another equalizer option to menu You can now select another equalizer adjust on this amplifier if desired option to adjust on this amplifier if desired SAI ITH better known as O can be set from to iin 5 When you are done adjusting the equalizer on incremenis In simple terms lower O effects more freguencies this amplifier press the E 5C key while in the around the center freguency while higher O effects fewer CREE FOS TA CLT AM ITH g frequencies around the center frequency options menu to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust As an example if our center frequency is 100 HZ a Q of 5 area in gray effects many more frequencies around 100 Hz NOTE ee than a Q of 10 area in black While you are in the EQ menu the 1 p ze There is no right or wrong O indicator on the ISIS display is lit This FREQUE you use whatever fits the indicates you are making adjustments in needs of the system or s the EQ menu personal taste KICKER uses si a default Q of 3 Em SRE Reno Te CONTRaL_ 31 Se 2 ESS SS 32 1 AOCE LLM MENU Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier s low pass crossover Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through EWLE LY and and then press the ENT key to s
102. te Address It is also a good idea to write down which amplifier has been assigned which address This will help you later in identifying the amplifier and assigning it a name based on its function For example FF vu 55 F a i i 755 F e qa a p f e il i r9 if it 15 FASS etc A fill in the blank form is provided in the back of this manual to assist you 1 hii di HH han en Step 2 Power up your system so you can access the settings and controls of your SX Series amplifiers When the amplifiers You are now in the amplifiers E iE ae EE power up you will see K LKEF Default Screen Step 3 Press the ENT key to enter the Main Menu of the amplifier Step 4 Press the UP or DOLUN key until the A display reads 557 Press the ENT key to enter lt the System Menu Step 5 Press the UP or DOWN key until the display reads MENLITE Mr Press the ENT key to ca enter the Remote Address Selection Menu Step 6 Press the UP or DOLUN key to select Gy the Remote Address you want to assign to this amplifier Press the ESC key three times to save your setting and return to the Default Screen Step 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each amplifier SRE Renmore CONTRAL_ Step 8 Power cycle your system by turning it off waiting 3 seconds then turning it back on NOTE At this point each SX Series amplifier has been assigned a unique Remote Address Be sure you have properly done this to each ampli
103. ter it has been locked to prevent start with a clean new slate Either way Ctrl Alt Delete works for un authorized use The default lock code is 7 Microsoft RESET SXRC works for us Use the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change The SXRC is designed to handle the automotive electrical system and all its wonderful peculiarities but extreme low voltage conditions in your car jump starting voltage spikes etc could cause glitches or errors in your SXRC settings If this ever happens here is where you can fix it Use the UP and DOUIN keys to change the Do i selected character 7 1 etc Use the UP or DOUIN arrow keys to Crin OZET MA OT i select wi re i or du renz and press the ENT key to select When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save your new security lock code The SXRC will perform a complete reset MKICKER back to factory defaults MT DAY c You are now back in the SXRC SETUP menu Then will search for all the amplifiers MKICKER connected to it menor w NOTE SETURL IT A Please write down your lock code and keep it in a safe place If And will load all the amplifier settings acces you lock the SXRC you will need this code to un lock the unit back into the SXRC Without this code you will be very very unhappy when at 1 00 am LUA F Friday night hanging out at BK Lounge you can t unlo
104. the amplifiers SRE REMNOT CONTRAL_ Example 3 Group 07 has two amplifiers in it amp 1 has both channels gain set at L while amp 2 is at When you select this group to adjust the gain you will see L i in the display the highest gain Ltt setting of the group Since the gain range is 12 dB 0 0 dB to 12 0 dB and both amplifier s channels are set at 0 0 dB the SXRC will let you adjust through the full gain range When you try to increase or decrease the gain setting of this group you will have a full 12 dB swing up and down on both channels Example 4 Group 09 has two amplifiers in it amp 1 has channel gains set at 2 Left and IT F IE OS Right while amp 2 is at amp Left and Right When you select this group to adjust the gain you will see Left and Right in the display the highest gain settings of the group Since the gain range is 12 dB 0 0 dB to 12 0 dB for both channels and each channel on each amplifier is separated by 12 dB you can only adjust t each channel separately Choosing 47M CT FLN EHE but choosing just the Ler LHI or Mili adjustment of 12 dB on that channel he gain if you do TL Use the UP and DOLUN keys to scroll poet ae Me through L EFT i ti R i it 1 EH if Tor AQ i 1 if HIS Gi af and then press the ENT key to select SX 1 mer mem Series do not have Left or Right channel poe options since it is a Mono Block
105. the fuse up and away from the fuse clips using a small screwdriver Press in the new fuse until it locks fully into place You can now re assemble the Interface Box following the above instructions in reverse NOTE H400 XOd JOVAYILNI OuXS Just a reminder that you should be very careful with the top cover removed from the Interface Box as to not damage any of the components inside NEVER use a fuse with a higher rating than 3 amps DO NOT connect the power harness to the Interface Box until it is fully assembled SXR REMNOT CONTRAL_ TARDU RL SS SHOOT ING If your SXRC does not appear to be working check obvious things first such as blown fuses poor or incorrect wiring connections cables and connectors not fully seated etc There is a blue LED located on one end of the SXRC Interface Box This LED indicates the SXRC is receiving power and is turned on O Blue LED off Verify the external fuse to the Interface Box is good Verify the power plug is fully seated in the Interface Box Verify the wiring is correct at the power plug With a Volt Ohm Meter s VOM negative probe attached to chassis ground check M 12 volt power terminal should read 12V to 16V MRemote turn on terminal should read 12V to 16V MGround terminal should read OV Verify the internal fuse in the Interface Box is good O Blue LED on no display on SXRC Control Head Verify the cable from the Contr
106. ting software on an amplifier has been damaged or lost during normal operation 2 During the software update portion of the AUTOSEARCH function you experience a catastrophic failure Examples More than one amp sharing the same Remote Address Powering down an amplifier during software update Communications Network failure SRE REMNOT CONTRAL_ You will know this has happened if gt The ISIS display on the SX Series amplifier refuses to come back on gt The ISIS display on the SX Series amplifier is filled with garbage characters gt The SXRC ISIS aaa blinks a KAIU M CI TW OEN HU AIL WN L AT and then scrolls NOTE This reload has to be performed with ONLY the amp you need to program plugged into the SXRC Interface Box It is so important we will say it again The ONLY amplifier plugged into the SXRC Interface Box is the one needing programmed Please READ and FOLLOW the directions on how to perform this reload You will need to change some wiring on the Interface Box to perform this manual software upload The SXRC will have to be wired so it is on all the time You do this by removing the remote turn on wire from the Interface Box and using a short piece of wire to temporarily jumper the Remote Turn On to the constant 12 volt Communication Network Jack RJ45 Remote Turn On Jumpered to 12 Volt interface Box The SX Series amplifier should have Power Ground and Remote conn
107. tions Network e Go back and double check your Communications Network cable between the first and second amplifier and make sure it is inserted properly and snapped into place e If you have purchased different cables double check that they are Straight Through Ethernet Network cables e If you have made your own cables double check them for secure and proper termination e Did you check the pins 1 and 8 in the SX Series amplifiers to make sure they are not bent or damaged You have to get the Communications Network working with the second amplifier and update its software before we can proceed with the rest of the amplifiers so double check everything Try a different cable if necessary Repeat steps 15 20 after double checking your cables and jacks Once the second amp is successfully updated and in the Communications Network you can move on to step 21 Step 21 If you are Communication Interface Box Network Jack RJ45 only controlling only two lt SX Series amplifiers with the SXRC sure sure we know you have them stacked up you can skip to the next section in the manual titled Operation Power Ground Remote Jack If you have more than two SX Series amplifiers i to control then continue with Step 23 1 Meter Network Cable Step 22 Plug the Hazer Communications Network er Cable from the REMOTE
108. to the DISPLAY menu to select another display function to adjust TO ITT fia i327 MENU Here you can adjust the intensity level of the ISIS display from 1 of 5 different levels Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings 11X 1 nikin Tht PAL TPE tba M AT A tad HIGH HC Lici LL Me Press the EnC key to save your setting and return to the DISPLAY menu to select another display function to adjust SRE Renmore CONTRAL 57 ee 2 ES SS 58 LI CW Was Wd JIL OHI VE MENU Here you can turn on FLITE or off UF the built in screensaver function for the ISIS display If turned on the display will power down and go blank after 90 seconds with no key press activity Pressing any key on the SXRC will wake up the screen Use the UP or DOUUN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings and LUMIT OLALI Fil oer Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the DISPLAY menu to select another display function to adjust CET POTE Sti dhik MENU Here is where you can set the proper date Month Day Year that is displayed in the scrolling DEFAULT menu The SXRC MKICKER contains a backup battery good for 5 years to maintain this setting even if power is removed from the unit The month will begin blinking when you enter the menu Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through and set the month Press the ENT key to save the month setting and advance
109. tware into SX Series amplifiers you can remove the jumper wire from the SXRC Interface Box and re connect the Remote Turn On wire Communication Interface Box Network Jack RJ45 Power Ground Remote Jack NOTE Just a reminder that the SX Series amplifier must be off BEFORE you start the software loading process You turn on the ME TE T 4 JR amplifier only after the SXRC ISIS display shows Jib ELI Ld SRE REMNOT CONTRAL_ H L MENU The ABOUT menu displays information about the DAP Digital Audio Processor in your SXRC Use the UP or DOWN keys to view the model name software version and software build date KICKER Press the ESC key to return to the SXRC SETUP menu SECURITY LEN N TLI MEL MENU Want to keep your friends from adjusting your system to their tastes instead of yours The SXRC lets you do it Here you get to lock out the controls and prevent tampering with your system settings When the SXRC is locked down you will still see all of the DEFAULT menu items scrolling through the display you can freeze and un freeze the scrolling and you can adjust the Digital Remote Volume Control These are the only controls accessible when the SXRC is locked Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the selections and press the ENT key to select SXR REMNOT CONTRaL_ WHIT IIN t dni i LLD does just that
110. u have the menu item selected that _ you want to view or adjust simply press the ENT key to select it Changing the amplifiers name coming up later in the manual will help you here Remember when we said to keep track of which amp had what unique Remote Address It all makes sense AMP ADJ MONS Once you have found the amplifier you wish to gt adjust simply press the ENT key to select it GMA ATN rm Hari MENU This menu item lets MKICKER you select each individual amplifier SAIN EQ Ler HPF connected to the SXRC and view or adjust Fihi fii any of its settings SRE REMNOT CONTRAL_ 29 OreR aTIcr ee 2 EBS SS 30 Once the amplifier you want to adjust is selected you will be able to choose from the following items Some of these functions may not be available depending on if the amplifier is assigned to a Group and what LINK property the group has set This is described in more detail in the SXRC SETUP menu LIFT LLY ial bag Teo At We TW Ws TAL SE LIT E Use the UP and DOUIN keys to scroll through the selections above and press the ENT key to select GAI MENU Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier s gain controls The SX Series amplifiers UltraMatch gain structure features both a digital input gain attenuator with five selectable Gain Ranges AND 12dB of tweakable Gain adjustment in each range This super wide adjustment range allows SX amplif
111. ully et ee f L MAE AIEI MLE LES MKICKER R ER 1 1 MALT ATT Cl HALE LES i KICKER MALT ATT Ea II N AT CIT ORE LA PILI ALI lt The display will then rea P which indicates the software update process has completed and the SXRC is ready to find and update another SX Series amplifier CORT WAP Heo ESI ad All of the above steps happen HUG USETE automatically once you initiate the function wi PILI LISI UL NOTE If steps 8 13 worked correctly you have taken the first step to remote control bliss skip to step 14 If not then read on IT bits T Z Ula If the display came back blinking after doing the AL Lise then there is a problem with the Communications Network e Go back and double check your Communications Network cable and make sure it is inserted properly and snapped into place e If you have purchased different cables double check that they are Straight Through Ethernet Network cables e If you have made your own cables double check them for secure and proper termination e Did you check the pins 1 and 8 in the SX Series amplifiers to make sure they are not bent or damaged You have to get the Communications Network working with the first amplifier and update its software before we can proceed with the rest of the amplifiers so double check everything Try a different cable if necessary Repeat steps 8 13 after double checking your cable and jacks Onc
112. ups created If you do have groups created then you will be able to scroll through the available groups using the UP and DOWN keys When you have the group selected that you want to view simply press the ENT key to select it You can now use the UP and DOWN keys to view each amplifier assigned to this group If you have multiple amps of the same make or name you can check its Remote Address to help you identify which amp you are G currently viewing Simply press and hold the ENT key and the Remote Address of the amplifier will be displayed Press the EnC key to return to the list of available groups FEW LI IAL LILI IWANT MENU Here you can change the default name a OTA EN A A of the 10 groups Lir ito ORUL iL to any 10 character name you want Very useful for identifying a group of amps by their function or location Use the UP or DOLUN keys to scroll through the available groups LiL i through FEAU IEA if LLL IL MKICKER a Lut ITT ie if I t l When you have the group selected that you want to name simply press the ENT key to select it You can now use the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change Use the UP and DO N keys to change the selected character 4 L ic J etc sark GE When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save your new group name You can now select another Group Nam
113. viewing the current amplifier s voltage press the ESC key to return to the list of available amplifiers You can now select another amplifier by using Ky the UP or DOWN keys and view its current 12 volt terminal voltage by pressing the z ENT key OR Press the ESC key to return to the SICK BAY menu and select another function SXR REMNOT CONTRaL_ T parry M L MIF MENU Here you can view the lowest voltage seen at each amplifier s 12 volt terminal since being installed WKICKER Once you select the Wi menuya e a I I list of all the amplifiers connected to the AA SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers When you have the amplifier selected you wish to view simply press the ENT key to select it The selected amplifiers minimum 12 volt terminal reading will be displayed When done viewing the current amplifiers minimum voltage press the ESC key to return to the list of available amplifiers You can now select another amplifier by using the UP or DOWN keys and view its minimum voltage by pressing the ENT key OR Press the ESC key to return to the SICK BAY menu and select another function WALT v VOLT MAX MENU Here you can view the highest voltage seen at each amplifier s 12 volt terminal since being installed WKICKER MONT Once you select the Wi hix menu a list of all th
114. works for you Terminals up to 12 gauge wire The possibilities are almost endless Tweak away Mounting Hardware Standard DIN 7 3 16 x 2 1 8 182mm x 53mm SXR REMNOT CONTRAL 79 SecA A TI gt gt 2 NS MOT RF aoe Box FUSE The SXRC is protected by a fuse which is internally mounted in the Interface Box If you ever need to replace this fuse an extra one has been supplied with your SXRC kit If you lose this fuse or ever need another one please replace with the the same size and style of fuse Z T To replace the fuse first interface Box KICKER disconnect the power harness we noua SEF from the SX Interface Box e Next remove the four screws holding A Remove Screws Interface Box the Interface Box to ZZZ O oases O ZZ its mounting sur face KICKER Z77777 O pi see O 2277771 Now remove the sali two screws on the Remove Screws i side of the Interface ooo o amp bd gt Box which secure ih EBO mi MKICKER vi top cover mounting mous S88 base to the bottom 80 With the screws removed carefully lift the top cover off the SX Interface Box With the top removed you can now see the 3 amp fuse held in place by two fuse clips Examine the fuse visually and see if it is blown and needs replaced Fuse Blown a D a Fuse Good g g 250V If blown then gently pry
115. y and your back in business Ain t technology just swell Once you are in the SAVE ALL menu you one of the four SXRC global memories If you want to download the current settings in use skip the m ma steps marked with a Press any one of the four SXRC global memory presets to load it into the SXRC WKICKER need to decide if you want to download the current settings in the SXRC or any MU Th a The display will show 474 i while the global memory preset loads and then the display will show which preset is loaded and active Press the ENT key to enter the SAVE ALL memory location selection menu Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the available memories nEri through 4 This will be the memory preset the SXRC uses on each amplifier to store your settings When you have the memory selected that you want to use simply press the ENT key to select it The settings will be saved to the SX Series amplifiers and the display will T COE Di return to SAME ALL You are now back in the SXRC SETUP menu SRE REMNOT CONTRAL_ KICKER 71 OreR aTIcr e SS DO TORE REGET Cva ium uuz MENU Here you can change the default security teat i gem MENU Sometimes things just go wacky and the lock code used for the SXRC Security function This code is used only way to fix things is to start fresh Or perhaps you just want to to unlock the SXRC af
116. you and then is kept up to date with internal backup battery Described later in the SXRC SETUP section of the manual You can freeze the scrolling display on any item in the DEFAULT menu by simply pressing the HOME key Once you freeze the scrolling display you can manually select any item to view by pressing the gt 5 key Each press brings up the next item in the DEFAULT menu If you want the display to start scrolling again NR simply press the HOME key gt 28 You can change the Digital Remote Volume Control DRVC at any time when you are in the _ DEFAULT menu Simply press the UP key to increase the volume level or press the DOWN key to decrease the volume level When you press either the UP or KICKER DOLIN key to change the DRVC level TE a oan the display will instantly show the current o LILLI L Lt Remote Volume Level The Digital Remote Volume Control has MKICKER an operating range of 0 0 dB to 30 0 dB Each press of the UP key will increase the yol DRVC level 5 dB and each press of the ma mem DOLIN key decreases the DRVC level 5 dB PRESS amp _ HOLD Pressing and holding either the UP or SDS DOWN key will cause the DRVC level to change rapidly The SXRC will pause on the DRVC level for 2 seconds after you have made your adjustment and then return to the previous DEFAULT menu item that was being displayed before you adjusted the DRVC SXR REMNOT CONTRAL MAIN O
117. you are only controlling only three SX Series amplifiers with the SXRC Only 3 You probably have three just on bass duty you can skip to the next section in the manual titled Operation If you have more than three SX Series amplifiers to control then continue with Step 29 Step 29 Plug the Communications Network Cable from the REMOTE IN jack on the fourth amplifier into the REMOTE OUT jack of the third amplifier in the chain Even if you have more than four amps at this point only the first second third and fourth ones should be connected as the diagram on the right shows SXR REMNOT CONTRAL Communication Interface Box Network Jack RJ45 Power Ground Remote Jack i 1 Meter Network Cable kicker 1 Meter Network Cable MK KER Er Additional Network Cable Supplied By You SE MK KER ps eur moor Barro K O QO oral O o in Network Cable Supplied By You To Fifith Amplifier 23 INST StL ST io 2 a ee gt e NOTE If you take longer than three minutes to plug the Network Cable in from the fourth amplifier Step 29 the SXRC will time out and return to the scrolling Default Menu If this happens you will then need to skip Step 30 and return to the

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