Kicker SX400.2 Owner's Manual
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1. WITH DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING wv MANUAL SX600 Z SXSoOOww SX4 OO sr 2003 STILLWATER DESIGNS Box 459 STILL 4076 USA 405 624 8510 WWW KICKER COM STEREO AMPLIFIERS gt ls KICKER SX 2 Series Amplifier Owners Manual Two Channel Models SX400 2 SX500 2 SX600 2 SX900 2 Attention Please take a moment and record the information asked for below in the provided area It is also a good idea to attach the original sales receipt or a copy of it to this page for future reference If for any reason you require service on this amplifier during the warranty period you will need to provide this information and a copy of the receipt to Kicker to vali date your warranty ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT Dealer Where Purchased Congratulations You have just purchased the latest in amplifier technology to carry the famous KICKER name Your KICKER SX series amplifier employs the lat est in DSP signal processing fo give you total control over your sound Like all KICKER prod ucts it is designed and built lo give you years of powerful and trouble free performance This installation manual contains valuable infor mation on how to get the most out of your new SX series amplifier Thanks for buying KICKER Enjoy Purchase Date Amplifier Model Number Amplifier Serial Number 5x c2 Sores f eeTurmeeees Low Imped2. OPTIONAL RJ45 CABLE in WKICKER jut LJE OM s CM OPTIONAL RJ45 CABLE U To Next Amplifier or Processor 5x c Sores AMF eR 041 8 Your KICKER SX series amplifier uses the latest in Digital DSP control and provides you with valuable operational informa tion about your amplifier real time diagnostics and a full multi level menu driven operating system to access and adjust your amplifier The menu system is designed in layers There is a starting point and you keep drilling down until you get to the menu item you want to view or change This menu tree is an exam ple of how the SX menu structure is set up NOTE Not all the menus and menu items are shown below DEFAULT SCREEN Lo MAIN MENU SYSTEM GAIN SYSTEM MENU EQ VOLT NOW LO PASS VOLT MIN HI PASS VOLT MAX TEMP NOW oc TEMP MAX RUN TIME SICK BAY p SICK BAY MENU CURRENT HISTORY ec ec As you can see there can be an infinite number of menu levels and each one of these menu levels can have an infinite number of its own items AN Navigating this simple menu I structure is very easy using the 5 way keypad amp You use the uF and DOWN keys to scroll through the available menu items and the ENT key is used to select that menu item The key backs you up one menu level from where you are and the HOME key can returns you all the way to MAI
3. 17 HEU This menu item will display information about the DAP Digital Audio Processor hardware software and build date Use the uP and DOWN keys to view the DSP Version Software Version Hardware Version and Build Date Press key to return to the MAIN menu MENU Here is where you adjust your amplifier s gain control settings Press the NT key to enter the GAIN menu Use the uF and DOWN keys to scroll through F channel mrami channel or JL 7H options and then press the amp Nr key to select 20 5x c2 toesrece Now use the uP and DOUIN keys to increase or decrease the gain of the selected channel s in 5 dB increments from dB to 12 dB C Uto Press the 5 key to return to the ICCT ATLI Ler Fibi ait options menu You can now adjust another channel on this amplifier When you are done adjusting the gain press the amp key while in the CAIN menu to return to the MAIN menu NOTE While adjusting the GAIN you will notice the 64 7 indicator on the ISIS VFD display is lit This indicates you are in the GAIN menu The LEFT and or GHT indicator will light up to indicate which amplifier channel s you are currently adjusting AMLAF TERS tij MENU Here you can adjust the single band parametric i COC T TO Tu equalizer Your options are de Lud HO y IIT JILILI 12 LL Press the NT key to enter the EQ menu Use the uP and DOUIN
4. LPF HPF PHASE KOMP wot Tito ow WAST LINES A mEm 1 mgm z mgm z mem m1 mz mz AMPL KICKER AMPZ LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN LPF HPF PHASE KOMP LIFE ELI A mMEM Z MmMEM 3 Here is a brief description of the indicators found on the VFD AmMmP1 Indicates amplifier 1 is selected for adjustment Only available in four channel amps AMPE Indicates amplifier 2 is selected for adjustment Only available in four channel amps LOCK Indicates the amplifier controls are locked out and not usable LEFT Indicates an action or adjustment of the left channel Indicates you in the system menu RIGHT Indicates an action or adjustment of the right channel MUTE Indicates you are the mute menu or the mute function is active 5x c Sores frr VFD DISPLAY cont GAIN Indicates you are in the gain menu m 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 1 Memory preset 1 activated mem z Memory preset 1 activated Memory preset 1 activated Memory preset 1 activated SS The keypad consists of nine buttons that allow you to adjust your amplifier gt m1 Used to
5. 5 dB steps Left and Right channels can be linked or adjusted independ ently SickBay and On Board Diagnostics various tools to troubleshoot installation issues and check amp status Kompressor A 4 setting user selectable bass compressor used to fatten up your sub bass OFF TIGHT CONTOUR and ATTACK with 24 dB of adjustment to compensate for speaker size or listening style ISIS pronounced eye sis Indicate Status amp Input Settings The user interface to view or adjust current settings and check the status of your Kicker SX amplifier BLAST Port Bass Level And Signal Transfer Provides Remote Bass Level Control and control signal transfer between multiple SX amplifiers EndKaps cast aluminum custom removable covers to pro tect and hide all your wiring connections to the amplifier Can be prepped and painted any custom color you choose SASA Shake A Stick At So many more features it is more than you can Shake A Stick At It s an Oklahoma thing Read on to find out 5x c Sores AMF eR Honan TI Ress Meet the ISSIS interface Indicate Status amp Input Settings The ISSIS pronounced eye sis allows you to view the cur IE rent conditions and settings of your amplifier as well as change the many user adjustable settings The ISSIS system consists of the VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display and the nine soft touch buttons that make up the KEYPAD Ss VFD Ss KEYPAD GAIN
6. If bass improves then one speaker channel is out of phase polarity You can leave PHASE changed for this channel to fix the problem or better yet Check speaker connections to amp and speakers to determine which one is wrong and correct Be sure to set the PHASE of the LEFT channel back to original setting after correcting wiring connections 30 5x c Sores frr Hers OAlternator noise whining sound that varies with engine RPM Check for damaged RCA cables Check routing of RCA cable Check source unit for good ground Check GAIN RANGE in SYSTEM menu turn down if set too high Check GAIN in MAIN MENU turn down if set too high CAUTION When jump starting the vehicle be sure that connections made with jumper cables are cor rect Improper connections to amp to will result in blown amplifier fuses as well as failure to other systems in the vehicle IF you have more questions about the installation and oper ation of your new KICKER amplifier see the Authorized KICKER Dealer in your area You may also call our Technical Services Line at 405 624 8583 for assistance or visit our website at wwwW KICKER com 5x 2 Seernes rmi 18 31 He gt Se SoS Sa HFCorrnr9rmeeeesescore Here is a brief explanation of each KOMPRESSOR setting LUUUP 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
7. blinking cursor left or right to select If you selected LUZ iT the display will now show which character to enter the LOC indicator will be on The menus are now locked Press the amp amp c key to return to the DEFAULT scrolling screen Use the uP and DOUUN keys to enter the character HG 1 c 25 09 Lock If you selected 7 LULK then you will return to the MAIN menu and the amplifier will remain unlocked When you are finished press and hold NOTE the Home key for 1 5 seconds to BEES While your amplifier is in lock down you will notice the enter your unlock code AV indicator on the ISIS VFD display is lit This indicates your amplifier is locked down and will require a code to unlock it before any adjustments can be made If the code is correct the amp will unlock and drop you back into the security menu If not then read on 26 5x c Sores fnr Hers UNLOCK AMPLIFIER cont If you enter the wrong code the display will flash the mes FW Lb sage LL and then return you to Li LiL screen KICKER Press the NT key to enter your lock your 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 it correctly Press the HOME key and try again If you have found your DEW error then the amp
8. if 17 to if E ic H Use the uP and DOWN keys to select your frequency Press the ESC key to return to the HI PASS menu selects tne rolloff of the crossover and can be set from irr to 5 ddin 6 dB steps Use the uP and DOWN keys to select your slope Press the ESC to return to the HI PASS menu EQ menu to return to the MAIN menu NOTE While adjusting the HI PASS crossover you will notice the indicator on the ISIS VFD display is lit This indicates you are in the HI PASS crossover menu The KICKER SX amplifier monitors and prevents any high pass crossover point from being 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 indicator and see if it is flashing If it is then you need to go to the LO PASS menu and lower the low pass crossover point This is done as a safety precaution to prevent a notch filter condition 5x 2 Serres frr Hers 25 CoresrmeerricrA lt 24 PHASE MENU Here you can switch the polarity of each channel s output between 0 or 180 degrees Press the NT key to enter the PHASE menu Use the uP and DOUUN keys to scroll through LEET and FIGHT Press the ENT to select the one want to adjust Use the uP and DOUIN keys to select from 4 JEBREE or iit TEGREE Press the 5 key to make your selection and return to the PHASE menu Yo
9. Slope Low Pass Crossover Freq Low Pass Crossover Slope KickEQ Frequency KickEQ Bandwidth Q KickEQ Boost Cut Remote Bass Level Control Power amp Ground Terminals DSP Reaction Time Delay Friend s Reaction Stranger s Reaction 2 5 inches 6 35 centimeters 10 inches 25 4 centimeters Subtract 5 inches 12 7 cm from chart above 20 Hz 20 KHz 0 1 dB 62 5 mV 16V gt 100 dB 10 Hz 16 kHz in 1 12 Octave steps 0 off 36 dB in 6 dB steps 30 Hz 20 kHz in 1 12 Octave steps 0 off 36 dB in 6 dB steps 20 Hz 20 kHz in 1 12 Octave steps 5 to 10 in 5 steps 18 dB per Octave Included with each amplifier Will accept up to 2 Gauge wire 7 milliseconds in other Words Real Fast That Shizzle s Off The Hizzle Dude Sweet 5x c Sores frr Hers ELECTRO IES S Ua TJ Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workman ship under normal use for a period of 90 DAYS from date of original purchase with receipt When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for TWO 2 YEARS from date of original purchase with receipt If the product is labeled B Stock it is warranted for 90 DAYS from date of original purchase with receipt If labeled B Stock and purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for ONE 1 YEAR from date of purchase with receipt In all cases you must have the original receipt Should service be necessary under this war
10. The 7 IFE setting is good for use in any configuration as it helps control dynamic peaks and limit distortion at higher output levels The LONTOLIR setting is also another good all around use setting and when used in Full Range or High Pass configurations tends to enhance the vocal and top end of the music Great for helping to cover up interior noise The ATTACK setting is really geared for bass and midbass duty The possibilities are almost endless Tweak away 5x c Sores frr c9rre corrmeara ccee RMS Power In Watts All Channels Driven 13 8V Stereo 0 02 THD 9 13 8V 20 Stereo 0 2 THD 13 8V 42 Mono 0 4 THD Dynamic Power In Watts All Channels Driven 14 4V 4Q Stereo 1 THD 14 4V 2Q Stereo 1 THD 14 4V Mono 1 THD Length With EndKaps Fusing Model SX400 2 500 2 SX600 2 SX900 2 88 x 2 113 x 2 138 x2 213 x 2 175 2 225 2 275 2 425 x 2 350 x 1 450 x 1 550 X 1 850 x 1 100 x 2 125 x2 150x2 225 x 2 200 x 2 250 x 2 300 x 2 450 x 2 400 x 1 500 x 1 600 x 1 900 x 1 16 19 25 22 5 25 75 40 64cm 48 90 57 15cm 65 41cm 25A x 2 30A x 2 x 2 40A x 3 4GA 4GA 4GA 2 Recommended Power amp Ground Wire 2 Series AM riers 33 gt r I m 54 Height width Length Without EndKaps Frequency Response Input Sensitivity Signal t0 Noise Ratio High Pass Crossover Freq High Pass Crossover
11. When you are done using the PINK NOISE generator press the _ 5C key to return to the SICK S BAY menu NOTE If you exit the SICK BAY menu with the PINK NOISE generator still on the Ler and bH7 VED indicators will remain blinking as a reminder 8 HW FIRME Here you can assign a unique name to your KICKER SX amplifier This name will replace the model name in the DEFAULT screen If you change your mind and do not want to change the name press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds BEFORE making any changes The and ENT keys move the cursor left or right to select which character to change COoresrmeerricrA4 Use the uF and DOWN keys to change the character displayed ro Uu ITE LIO i L p 1 CIL When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save your new amplifier name 5x 2 Seernes frr 17 9 FANE Here you can change the names of the memory locations The factory defaults are KAILA 1 I 4 MAL IAE WEIL IL L1 HN Use the uP and DOWN keys to select the memory location name you want to change and then press the ENT key to select it If you change your mind and do not want to change the name press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds BEFORE making any changes The and EnrT keys move the cursor left or right to select which char i acter to change Use the u and DOWN keys to change the character disp
12. for someone wanting a fuller sound at low to moderate listening levels HTTRLK This preset applies expansion above the threshold point to provide a nice quick punch or attack to the music Effect increase with higher volume levels Like music with a quick and punchy sound Cive this one a try RET L IME 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 Pretty much says it all This turns the KOMPRESSOR off This is the factory default setting After selecting your KOMPRESSOR setting you can adjust its effect using the KOMPRESSOR ADJUSTMENT FL AI setting located in the SYSTEM menu There you can change the threshold point for each of these settings to customize the KOMPRESSOR effect to fit your speakers car or personal tastes A few words on the Kompressor The effect is most noticeable in the bass area of your music and the descriptions above apply to that 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 best results are obtained when with the amp is in a Low Pass subwoofer or Band Pass midbass situation A few exceptions to this rule are
13. keys to choose one and press the ENT key to select it rE tri i selects the center frequency of the EQ and can be set at any 1 12th octave frequency from 20 Hz 20 kHz GEH Hz to 217925 Hz Use the uF and DOWN keys to select your frequency Press the Emc to return to the EQ menu TNT TH JH WI ITH better known as Q can be set from Sto iin 5 increments In simple terms lower Q effects more frequencies around the center frequency while higher Q effects fewer frequencies around the center frequency Use the uP and DOWN keys to select your value Press the ESC to return to the EQ menu HOLST LLT is how much you want to boost or cut the equalizer and has a range of i dhin 5 dB steps Use the uF and DOWN keys to adjust each setting and the ESC key to return to the EQ menu When you are done adjusting the EQ press the 5 key while in the EQ menu to return to the MAIN menu NOTE While adjusting the EQ you will notice the indicator on the VFD display is lit This indicates you are in the EQ menu 5x 2 Sores frr CoresrmeerricraA LO FHSS MENU Here is where you adjust the low pass crossover When you are done adjusting the EQ press the key while in the HI FHS5 MENU Here is where you adjust the high pass When you are done adjusting the crossover e HSE Press the key to enter the LO PASS menu scroll through EFL SLUM E Pres
14. recommended If you ever need to remove the amp from the vehicle after it has been installed the ground wire should be the last wire disconnected from the amplifier just the opposite of when you installed it A fuse must be installed within 18 inches of the battery to protect the power wire feeding your amplifier This fuse should be of at least the same value used in the amplifier but no higher than the capacity of the power wire See the charts below for wire size and fusing recommendations c eTerm I r TWO CHANNEL OPERATION STEREO SX 2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohms channel in stereo operation G ROU N D SIGNAL IN RIGHT SPEAKER S o SIGNAL OUT REMOTE L q eli TURN ON lt d pid li BATTERY LEFT SPEAKER S BRIDGED OPERATION MONO SX 2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 4 ohms when in bridged operation GROUND SIGNAL IN 1 Model Fuse Size Wire Size SX400 2 50A 4 GA SX500 2 60A 4 GA SX600 2 80A 4 GA SX900 2 120A 2 Wire Size Length Maximum Fuse 8 Ga Less than 70 Amps 4Ga 175 Amps 400 Amps 8 Ga 10 feetto 40 Amps 4Ga 90 Amps 2 150 Amps 0 200 Amps 5x c Sores frr Hers SIGNAL OUT o o 1 MONO i SPEAKER S lt 18 gt less
15. select memory preset 1 or to store cur rent settings into preset 1 Ta mz Used to select memory preset 2 or to store current settings into preset 2 m Used to select memory preset 3 or to store J current settings into preset 3 m Used to select memory preset 4 or to store current settings into preset 4 HOME Used to return to the Main menu and other functions explained later uP Used to advance up through menu selections S and or adjust amplifier controls DOWN Used to advance down through menu NN selections and or adjust amplifier controls These controls and their usage will be explained later with more detail in each menu usage section 5x 2 Seernes fnr f eeerTuu eeses SS 1 1 2 9 erar Rane 5 The BLAST Port is used to connect the Remote Bass Level Controller and for transferring control signals from one SX amplifier to another SX amplifier An RJ45 cable is required to connect the BLAST Port Out of one amp to the BLAST Port In of another This is only required if you want to control more than one amplifier with the same Bass Level Controller More details on this further in the manual The speaker terminals are custom machined connectors with full protective shrouds and are designed to accept heavy gauge speaker wire assures maximum power transfer and damping with minimal power loss Gold plated RCA input connectors and PAST jacks provide solid
16. way back to the MENU ITEM you amas gt started with in the MAIN MENU mat lt ter how deep in the menu level struc ture Pretty cool This is a very quick way to return to the MAIN MENU after drilling down several menu layers to view or change item When adjusting any amplifier control the uP DOLUN arrow keys have 2 speeds normal and accelerated Pressing and releasing the key repeatedly will scroll through the menu items at normal speed 5x c Sores frr Hers Don t try to scroll through every 1 12 octave step without Mem SwsTem The menu system layout is as follows DEFAULT This menu is displayed when your amp is operating and no adjustments are being made to your ampli fier This information scrolls through the display one after the other and then repeats 1 KICKER Hey we needed a brand plug for us since this amp is sooooo cool 2 X MELTS Displays the current voltage at the amplifier s 12 volt battery input terminal 3 X 4 tb F or x x IED L Displays the current temperature of the amplifier in celsius or fahrenheit HW TAME Model name of the amplifier or the name you have changed it to 5 Current memory preset in use if any or the name you have changed it to If you want to freeze the scrolling display simply press the HOME key ew the scrolling will stop Now you can manually select the item you
17. N 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 HISTORY menu Pressing the NT key would get us to MAIN MENU Now use the u and DOWN keys to scroll to SYSTEM then press the NT key Now you are in the SYSTEM MENU Using the uP and K DOUUN keys again you scroll to SICK BAY and press the NT key You now in the SICK BAY MENU Use the uP and DOWN keys again to scroll to HISTORY and then press the amp Nr key That s it You are This is how you view information and change settings in your KICKER SX amplifier 5x c2 Seres 13 OreR aTiIcr yn Uj 22 Co 1 Continuing our example we are now in the HISTORY item in Pressing the key and holding it in for the SICK BAY MENU If we press the C key we would go longer than 1 5 seconds will activate the accelerated scrolling mode and scroll through the menu items at a much faster rate Releasing the key will return it to normal speed mode back up to the SICK BAY MENU If we press the key again we would go to the SYSTEM MENU One more press of the 5 c key and we in the MAIN MENU Let s start at the HISTORY item in the SICK BAY MENU again it but instead press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds Doing this will take us all the way back to the MAIN PRESS amp MENU in one key press Pressing and _ HOLD holding the HOME key will return you all the
18. ance Operation stable into 2 ohm stereo or 4 ohm mono loads SORT Protection Circuitry Short circuit Over voltage Reverse polarity Thermal Protects amplifier from accidents and out of spec operation MOSFET Power Supply Provides high efficiency operation PAST Pre Amp Signal Transfer Output RCA jacks to pass the incoming signal to another amplifier or component SAMS Stereo And Mono Simultaneously Amplifier will operate into a bridged mono load and a stereo load at the same time Low Pass Filter Fully adjustable digital crossover with variable slope and crossover frequency 30 Hz 20 kHz in 1 12 Octave spacing OFF 36 dB per octave slope in 6 dB incre ments High Pass Filter Fully adjustable digital crossover with variable slope and crossover frequency 10 Hz 16 kHz in 1 12 octave spacing OFF 36 dB per octave slope in 6 dB incre ments KickEQ Fully adjustable single band digital parametric equal izer with variable Q bandwidth variable center frequency and variable boost or cut Q range 5 10 in 5 steps Center frequency 20 Hz 20 kHz in 1 12 octave steps Boost or cut range 18 dB Adjustable Phase The output phase of each channel can be set at O Degrees or 180 Degrees Left and Right channels can be linked or independently adjusted UltraMatch Gain Structure Digital input gain control with five selectable gain ranges 1 volt 2 volt 4 volt 8 volt 16 volt with 12 dB of adjustment in each range in
19. brightest setting 14b L F Selects between Celsius LEL 5 15 or Fahrenheit IHE for temperature readouts 14 HOLI TIME Adjusts the speed of the scroll in the Default Screen display Determines how long each menu item stays in the display before scrolling to the next item Adjustable from 1 11 seconds 14d 5 AT I5HNEHR Option to turn on or off the screensaver When 1 70 the display will go to sleep when there is no button activity for 60 seconds Pressing any button once will wake up the display The selection turns off the screensaver and the display is always on 15 LOEK LLIE Set your own lock code The factory default 15 but you can change it and create your own code with up to 10 characters The and NT keys move the cursor left or right to select which character to change Use the UF and DOWN keys to ange the character displayed db 1 Ere J PRESS amp When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save your new amplifier lock code z SS IMPORTANT Be sure to write this d code down for future reference k 5x 2 Seernes Hers 19 COresrmeerricora4 Se 1 16 RESET This option resets all adjustable settings back to their original factory defaults Use the UF and DOWN keys to select 5 amp 7 RESET Jti RESET and then press the ENT key to perform the selected action
20. cation that allows adequate ventilation for the amplifier Also consider that the air temperature inside an automobile s trunk can reach upwards of 140 degrees fahren heit An amplifier mounted in the trunk may require additional cooling such as extra fans moving air around the amplifier s chassis or ventilating the trunk to exchange the hot air in the trunk for cooler air outside If possible mounting the amp in the passenger compartment will allow cooler operation Remember that the controls on top of the amp will need to be accessible for adjustment later Keep this in mind as you choose your amplifier s mounting location Now that you are ready to mount your amplifier use the supplied 3mm allen wrench to remove the amplifier EndKaps This will give you access to the mounting holes in the amplifi er and all wiring connections See Fig 1 Remove i Foe Remove Fig 1 Remove With the EndKaps removed you now have access to the four mounting holes in the mounting feet and all wiring connections Drill 4 holes using a 7 64 drill bit and use the supplied 8 screws to mount the amplifier See Fig 2 gw y pO Bd lor je UU e 10 5x 2 r fnr INST eL STON SeSe Signal is input into the amplifier using the low level input connection
21. ferent amplifier settings and store them in presets for instant recall later It s like a preset for your favorite radio stations only better STORING A PRESET Make all the adjustments you want to have stored in the preset and return to the DEFAULT screen To store your settings into a preset simply press and hold the desired HOLD memory key until the VFD display flashes Gas O gt seq Gap Then release the memory key The indicator which matches the preset you used will illuminate STAGE D RECALLING A PRESET PRESS amp To recall a memory preset simply press RELEASE and release the key The matching D Ast indicator will light up and the amplifier will KICKER change all the corresponding controls to the values assigned to the memory pre set mem z 5x c Sores frr Hers PRESET PRESETS Ok we know that sounds like a certain pizza commercial but seriously the four memory presets come with settings already in them You can use these as a starting point to do your own tweak ing or for quick push a button and be done setup Any preset you store will replace the ones that come from the factory You can reset all four preset back to factory defaults anytime simply by doing a reset in the RESET AMP menu Here are the settings in each preset from the factory none OR EMORY emo OFF OFF OFF OFF In more general terms each p
22. h to use The SX amplifier utilizes a full digital compressor circuit to tweak the amplifier and the sound to your unique needs Press the NT key to enter the KOMPRESSOR menu Use the and DOWN keys to scroll through LUI Le oer Press the 5 key to accept your selection and return to the MAIN menu NOTE While adjusting the Kompressor you will notice the KEME indicator on the ISIS VFD display is lit This indicates you are in the KOMPRESSOR menu See the specifications pages for a brief description of each Kompressor setting and some general guidelines for their use 25 COoresrmeerricrA4 Uj gt 7 MENU Here you can lock down your amplifier to UNLOCK AMPLIFIER prevent any access to the settings The DEFAULT screen is still active and you can select any of the four presets but that is You do remember your lock code right You better because it that is now the only way in If you have not changed it then it is still at the factory default of 72 Press the amp Nr key to enter the KOMPRESSOR menu 2 Times To unlock your amplifier press the ENT key The display will show Press the amp NT key again You will now enter your code to unlock the amplifier Use the uP and DOWN keys to fT og WAF TF p ru select LLK 1T Lior IAO T LOCK and then press the NT key to accept your setting The and NT keys move the
23. input and output connections for your pre amp signal BLAST Port In BLAST Port Out _ A KICKER ses INPUT OUTPUT e pum Left Left PAST Left Right PAST Right Right Input Right Left Input Sx c r Custom machined power block accepts up to a 2 Ga wire for both power and ground connections and up to 8 Ga for remote turn on assures maximum power transfer with minimal loss On board fusing number of fuses vary by amp size to protect amplifier against over current conditions and reverse polarity Power LED indicates amplifier is powered up and operating Check Fuse LED indicates a fault with the end panel fuses This could be fuses which are not seated properly faulty fuses or blown fuses Power LED Check Fuse LED Fusing lt r SKOTER a es J I lt 9 Groun Remote 12 Volt AMLAF TERS 0 ces when selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be sure it is structurally sound and that there are no items behind the area that could be damaged by the screws Check for wiring brake lines fuel lines gas tanks etc All amplifiers generate heat under normal operation Be sure to choose a lo
24. layed rz n T LU 1 L PEE 1 CIL PRESS amp 2 HOLD When you are finished press and hold Cy the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save your new memory name Repeat the above steps to rename the other presets 40 FEMOTE This feature is currently not used but is reserved for future expansion 11 GAI RANGE Sets the input voltage window of the UltraMatch gain control Possible choices are y Last El Id IL Select the one closest to the maximum RCA input voltage you expect to send to the amplifier mI E Y Use the uP and DOWN keys to select your voltage Press the ESC to return to the MAIN menu AR 12 BRASS TSP Bypasses all DSP processing and sends the input signal directly to the amplifier Use the uP and DOLuN keys to select 255 Hor 29955 LFF Press the 5 key to return to the MAIN menu 13 KU Hh This adjusts the KOMPRESSOR activation threshold Range is 24 dB to 24 dB to allow for different sized speakers or listener tastes 0 is the default factory setting Use the uP and DOWN keys to select your setting and then press the mc to return to the MAIN menu 18 5x 2 Series Hers 14 DISPLEY Several options to allow customizing the amplifier s VFD display RIGHTHESS Adjust the intensity level of the ISIS VFD display Five selectable levels itii dimmest setting METI LUN HGH MAX HL
25. lays the total time the amplifier has been powered up since installation in 1 10th of an hour increments 7 SILK THY Contains several diagnostic tools Once in this menu you use the uP and DOWN keys to scroll through HI STR and rre tise options Press the ENT key to select 7a CURKEMT shows amplifiers current status or fault code The 6 possible codes are o No problem normal operation 1111 SHORT Short circuit protection engaged H1 LiL High voltage protection engaged rst Faulty or blown power fuse Amp requires service by KICKER When you are done viewing the current status press the 4 UD 5 key to return to the SICK BAY menu 55 ES ES d VA 7b H STOR logs the last 5 fault codes and how long ago they happened when compared to the RUN TIME log Use the uP and DOWN keys to select the H 5 5 log entry you want to view Press and hold the ENT key to view the time it happened When you are done viewing the history press the ESC key 5x c Sores frr _i r SICK BAY cont 7 AOISE is a built in pink noise generator to test operation of the amplifier Use the UF and DOWN keys to select 1 5 ior fii GE when the PINK NOISE is ON the LEFT and 2 57 indicators MNLZ4KICKERI Z in the VFD will blinkon 7 21 27 75 5 off ALG p E
26. llation 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 Speaker with any foreign caulk used for gasket material eu heme WOE ht uw lt S 2 Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 24 hour service for all returns Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered Wri ESSE Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty policies C STILLWATEIR j 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 SSS system to a level that has audible distortion is n 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 wass Please use common sense when controlling volume April 2003 55 Mores z em DE nere 56 5x c Serres Hers 5x c2 Se
27. m 4 amp 5x 2 frr Hers Ire e exricora ee Soe 10 STEREO AND MONO SIMULTANEOUSLY SAMS SX 2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 4 ohms mono and 2 ohms stereo simultaneously with the use of passive crossovers GROUND SIGNALIN RIGHT SPEAKER S o Oo SIGNAL OUT I REMOTE g TURN ON lt 185 These just few of the many ways use your 5 2 series amplifier These system diagrams are designed to give you a basic understanding of the most com mon uses for this amplifier For more complex systems please visit your local authorized Kicker dealer You can also download the SX Technical Manual from our website at www kicker com for more detailed information and complex system diagrams 5x c Sores Hers USING THE SIGNAL OUTPUT JACKS PAST The Output Pre Amp Signal Transfer RCA jacks allow you to send the incoming signal from one Kicker SX series amplifier to another amplifier or processor without the need for Y cables The signal from the PAST jacks is identical to the signal fed to the amplifier via its RCA input jacks and is not affected by any of the amplifier s built in digital signal processing Most head units with high voltage out
28. nt at 405 624 8510 for a Return Authorization RMA number Package all defective items in the original container or in a pack age 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 dated proof of purchase stating the Customer name Dealer name product purchased and date of purchase Warranty expiration on items without proof of purchase will be determined from type of sale and the manu facturing 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 5x c2 Seernes AMF eR WS Ee Mer s s This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed It does not cover Damage due to improper installation Subsequent damage to other components Damage caused by exposure to moisture excessive heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation 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 reinsta
29. olt power terminal should read 12V to 16 Remote turn on terminal should read 12V to 16V Ground terminal to chassis ground should read 0 OGreen LED on no output Check amp status in SICK BAY Check GAIN RANGE in SYSTEM menu Check GAIN LEVEL in CAIN menu Check if MUTE is activated Test amp using PINK NOISE in SICK BAY menu Mif amp makes noise using PINK NOISE then Check RCA cable and connections Check for signal on RCA cable with VOM in AC position Substitute known good source unit Mif amp does not make noise using PINK NOISE then Check speaker connections Test speaker outputs with known good speaker OOther Symptoms Amp is very hot no output Thermal protection is engaged Check SICK BAY to verify Check for proper impedance at speaker terminals Also check for adequate airflow around amplifier MAmp shuts down while vehicle is running Over Voltage protection engaged Check SICK BAY to verify Voltage to the amplifier is not within the 9 16 volt operating range Have automobile charging electrical system inspected only plays at low volume levels Short circuit protection engaged Check SICK BAY to verify Check for speaker wires shorted to each other or the vehicle chassis Damaged speakers or operating amplifier below minimum recommended impedance will also cause this VIWeak bass output Change the phase of the LEFT channel in the PHASE menu
30. puts should be capa n ble of driving up to ten amplifiers in a chain REMOTE IM KICKER TI m E E C JL d o 00O ECE M KICKER N 0 E LEFT SPEAKER OUT 60 Oo To Next Amplifier or Processor 5x c Seernes _i r 11 INST eL exricoraA u lj 12 USING THE REMOTE BASS LEVEL CONTROL amp BLAST You can use the Remote Bass Level Control to control the output of your amplifier from the front of the car Mount the controller by simply screwing the metal bracket to the chosen location and then slide the housing onto the bracket until it snaps into place Route the cable from the controller to the BLAST input jack on the amplifier chassis That s it If you wish to control more than one amplifier with your remote you will simply need to use a RJ45 cable not supplied but available at any Radio Shack computer store or electronics center to connect the BLAST output jack of the first amp to the BLAST input jack of the next amplifier BACK VIEW Mounting Surface SUPPLIED CABLE O D epe
31. ranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period Kicker will replace or repair at its discretion the defective mer chandise with equivalent merchandise at no charge Warranty replacements on B Stock merchandise may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent products This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail and no warranties whether express or implied shall apply to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights however you may have other rights that vary from state to state WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE Defective merchandise must be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs Kicker Dealer for warranty Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be obtained by writing or calling Stillwater Designs direct You can confirm ys 1 dealer is authorized by asking to see current authorized dealer window ecal If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise call the Kicker Customer Service Departme
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33. reset offers you these options Memory 1 sets the amplifier into full range mode with a infrasonic filter often called subsonic filter to protect the speakers from harmful ultra low frequencies Memory 2 sets the amplifier into low pass operation with a infrasonic filter For use when the amplifier is driving a sub woofer Memory 3 sets the amplifier into high pass operation Used for powering up a set of coaxial or component speakers when another amp is driving a subwoofer Memory 4 sets the amplifier up for mid bass duty Perfect for a set of KICKER mid bass drivers As stated before you can always start with one of these pre set tweak it to fit your installation and then save your settings into a new preset 5x 2 Serres frr Hers 29 Coresrmeerricora 51 mL SHOOT INS IF your amplifier does not appear to be working check obvi ous things first such as blown fuses poor or incorrect wiring connections crossovers set improperly gain controls improperly set etc There are two LEDs on the end panel of your KICKER SX series amplifier one green and one red The green LED indi cates the amplifier is turned on The red LED indicates that there is a fault condition with the end panel fuses and they need checked The power indicator on top of the amplifier which illumi nates the model badge follows the same function as the green LED OGreen LED off no output With Volt Ohm Meter VOM check 12 v
34. s If your source unit does not have output connectors you will need to use a Hi Lo level signal adapter See your Kicker dealer for more details on this The output PAST RCA jacks provide an unaltered signal output to feed another amplifier or component O T 19 0 0 eE KICKER num meur OUTPUT LEFT o R L Re R 1 gt The use of twisted pair interconnects is recommended for all installations to minimize noise When routing these cables through the automobile try to keep them away from factory wiring harnesses and other power wiring If you need to cross any of this wiring do so at a 90 degree angle to reduce the possibility for noise problems When working with power connections it is always recom mended that you disconnect the battery to prevent accidents The ground should be connected to the amplifier first before making any of the other connections This wire should be as short as possible 24 inches or less and connected to a paint corrosion free solid metal area of the car s chassis Use the same gauge wire as recommended for the amplifier s power connection to the battery Adding an additional ground wire between the car battery s negative post and the car chas sis of this same gauge or larger is also
35. s the to select the pr one you want to adjust m T selects the crossover point and can be set at any 1 12th octave frequency from 30 Hz to 20 kHz GE HZ to cases Hz Use the uF and DOUUN keys to select your frequency Press the Euc to return to the LO PASS menu SLOPE selects the rolloff of the crossover and can be set from to 35 7 6 dB steps Use the uP and DOWN keys to select your slope Press the ESC to _ return to the LO PASS menu EE Ssx lt c EQ press the key while in the EQ menu to return to the MAIN menu NOTE While adjusting the LO PASS crossover you will notice the LFF indicator on the ISIS VFD display is lit This indicates you are in the LO PASS crossover menu The KICKER SX amplifier monitors and prevents any low pass crossover point from being 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 HF indicator and see if it is flashing If it is then you need to go to the HI PASS menu and raise the high pass crossover point This is done as a safety precaution to prevent a notch filter condition AMLAF TERS Press the key to enter the HI PASS menu scroll through and 5 DFPE and press the ENT to select the you want to adjust PREMILIETL selects the crossover point and can be set at any 1 42 2th octave frequency from 10 Hz to 16 kHz 17
36. u can now select another channel to adjust or press the gt key to return to the MAIN menu NOTE While adjusting the PHASE you will notice the 2595 indicator on the ISIS VFD display is lit This indicates you are in the PHASE menu There is also LEFT and a AN DHT indicator that will light up to let you know which channel Left and or Right that you are currently adjusting 5x 2 Sores fnr Hers MTE MENU Here you can mute each channel s output for MITE MENU cont setup or testing purposes NOTE Press the NT key to enter the While adjusting the MUTE you will notice the 7 indica MUTE menu tor on the ISIS VFD display is lit This indicates you are in the MUTE menu There is also a LEAT and a F GHT indicator that will light up to let you know which channel Left and or Right that you are currently muting Use the and DOWN keys to scroll through J 7H LEET and FIGHT Press the ENT to select the one you want to adjust If you exit the MUTE menu with any channel s muted the indicators will flash to indicate this P SET Ler and or Use the uP and DOWN keys to select from muie nn rci inr OF nic Press the key to make your selection and return to the MUTE menu You can now select another channel to adjust or press the ESC key to return to the MAIN menu 5x 2 Seernes frr KOMPRESSOR MENU Here you can select which Kompressor setting you wis
37. will unlock If not the flashing 4 4 LL will greet you and you can try again If you have tried several times several is defined as more than 5 less than 10 and you still can not unlock your amplifier this more than likely means means you have forgotten your lock code You will need to call KICKER directly at 405 624 8585 to handle this situation You will need your amplifier s serial number AND your receipt as the guys and gals answering the phone will need this information from you to help you out So before you call gather this information up and have it ready to save us some time on the phone Cool Cool Better yet take the time RIGHT NOW to fill out the first page in this manual and STAPLE your receipt to it That way if or when you need service like forgetting your lock code you will have all the information you need right there in front of you 5x c Series frr Hers 27 COoresrmeerricrA SHEGE 28 PRESETS There are four memory preset keys each with an indicator above it in the ISIS VED display The indicator will illuminate if that memory preset is currently in use M KICKER LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN LPF HPF PHASE KOMP Y be J x A MN UM NI UNS mem 2 Each preset stores all the values for each of the following amplifier controls mgm z m amp Em 4 Le ALI PLAE ST ILS This gives you the ability to dial in four completely dif
38. wish to have displayed by using the UP DOUIN keys 5x c AMF eR If you want the display to continue scrolling simply press the HOME key again MAIN This menu is the first menu accessed from the DEFAULT menu and is the gateway to all the settings and information on your SX series amplifier To enter the MAIN menu simply press the ENT key while in the DEFAULT menu OreR aTiIcr The available selections in the MAIN menu are lat ATI hd Te 1 Use the uP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in the MAIN menu When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply press the ENT key to select it lt 16 MENU This menu item contains many diagnostic tools and first time setup options Use the ue DOLUN arrow keys to scroll through the options and press ENT to select Press the key to return to the SYSTEM menu 1 VOLT AON Displays the current voltage at the amplifiers 12 volt terminal 2 WILT MIF Displays the lowest voltage seen at the amplifiers 12 volt terminal since being installed 8 MAX Displays the highest voltage at the amplifiers 12 volt terminal since being installed TEMP MOW Displays the current temperature of the amplifier 5 TEMP MAX Displays the highest temperature the amplifier has reached since being installed 6 Rui TIME Disp
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