Kicker 2004 KX 3 and 5 channel Owner's Manual
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1. KICKER KX AMPLIFIERS D z i Owner s MANUAL HASSO HX7O0DO0 5 MULTI CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS WITH A CLASS O SUBWOOFER CHANNEL Jes UL Ss aa ij i4 KICKER KX 3 amp KX 5 Amplifier Owner s Manual Multi Channel Amplifiers with a Class D Subwoofer Channel KX550 3 KX700 5 Attention Please record vour purchase information in the area below We recommend attaching the original sales receipt to this manual for future reference If vou require service on this speaker during the warranty period you will need to provide this information and a copy of the original sales receipt to Kicker for validation of warranty repairs ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT Authorized Kicker Dealer Congratulations You have just purchased the latest in amplifier technology to carry the famous KICKER name Your KICKER KX series amplifier is designed and built to give you years of powerful and trouble free performance This installation manual contains valuable information on how to get the most out of your new KX series amplifier This is your fuel for Livin Loud Purchase Date Amplifier Model Number Amplifier Serial Number KX AMR ers Fea Ress Low Impedance Operation Class A B stable into 2 ohm stereo or 4 ohm mono loads Class D section stable into 4 or 2 Ohm Mono Class D Amplification Used in the subwoofer channel for high efficiency SORT Proiection Circuitry Sh2. TURNON P 2E SIGNALIN AMP 2 1 18 ed E SIGNAL IN SUB a 4 b 2 SIGNAL IN AMP 1 Optional FUSE q ja BATTERY b fe z AMP 1 AMP 2 One pair of 4 Ohm Speakers or One pair of 4 Ohm Speakers or two pairs of 4 Ohm Speakers two pairs of 4 Ohm Speakers wired in series is recommended wired in series is recommended 2 Ohm minimum impedance 2 Ohm minimum impedance KX AMR eres INST St SST ior SS ss Ten DasreanNnsS All Channels Bridged The KX700 5 is capable of bridged operation on AMP 1 and AMP 2 This for example would allow you to bridge AMP 1 to run the Right side and AMP 2 to run the Left side You will need to use 2 RCA Y Adapters for this configuration Remember AMP 1 and AMP 2 are only stable down to 4 ohm in this configuration SUB KX700 5 GROUND REMOTE TURN ON 1 18 or less L SIGNAL IN AMP 2 2 SIGNAL IN SUB Optional R SIGNALIN AMP1 ojo BATTERV TT c on m 7 a a a loboko OC cjoe je le o l KX AMR ers Mavsa TONA On your Kicker amplifier there are five seven on the KX700 5 rotary controls on top and one two on the KX700 5 switch es on the end panel These controls ensure the reliability and performance of the amplifier so they need to be set correctly CROSSOVER SWITCH NEVER CHANGE THE CROSSO
3. 4Q Stereo 0 085 THD N 2 x 40 4 x 40 Signal to Noise Ratio 995dB a weighted re rated 2Q Stereo 0 5 THD N 2 x 70 4 x 70 power 4Q Mono 0 5 THD N 2 x 140 Electronic Crossover Variable high or low pass 50 200Hz 12dB octave SUB P oo KickBass Boost Variable 0 to 18dB boost 40Hz 14 4V 4Q Mono 1 5 THD N 1x 210 1x 210 1 x 420 1 x 420 Model KX550 3 EM HDAN 70 x 2 210 x 1 4 ohms 14 4Vdc 1 THD CEA 2006 Watts Signal to Noise Ratio 72 55 CEA 2006 ref 1W A weighted 12 5V 4Q Mono 1 5 THD N 1 x 180 1 x 180 2Q Mono 1 5 THD N 1 x 360 1 x 360 Model KX700 5 70 x 4 210 x 1 4 ohms 14 4Vdc 1 THD CEA 2006 Watts Signal to Noise Ratio 72 55 CEA 2006 ref 1W A weighted Length with EndKaps 19 25 22 50 48 90cem 57 15cm 10 KX AMSAR TRO SL TC 01L1L56TIME If your amplifier does not appear to be working check the obvious things first such as blown fuses poor or incorrect wiring connections incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain controls etc There are two LEDs on the end panel of your Kicker KX series amplifier one green and one red When the green LED is lit this indicates the amplifier is turned on and no trouble exists If the green LED turns off and the red LED is lit this indicates that the protection circuitry SORT is engaged The power indicator on top of the amplifier which illuminates the model badge follows the same function as the green L
4. cable from the controller to the Remote Bass jack on the amplifier chassis oS a Mounting Surface C e Back View REMOTE BASS LEVEL CONTROL gt L CTE SUB INPUT Note To get the best performance from your new Kicker Amplifier we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring KX AMPK ees ss Ten NHaqcRamss The following diagrams show the most common configurations for your Kicker KX series system Stereo Operation with Subwoofer These KX amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation and 2 ohm mono on the subwoofer channel Modern high performance speakers have a lower DC Resistance than what used to be available The Kicker Coaxial and Component Speakers are rated at four ohms Some DC Resistances may be as low as 3 ohms and work with any amplifier designed to operate at a four ohm load If you want to use two Kicker Coaxial or Component Speakers on a single channel of your amplifier wire the speakers in series This will improve the sound quality lower the total harmonic distortion and lessen the thermal load at the amplifier This may prevent an amplifier from shutting down due to over current protection circuitry 2 Ohm minimum impedance KX700 5 GROUND i Q REMOTE B
5. charge Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent products This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail and no warranties whether express or implied shall apply to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights however you may have other rights that vary from state to state WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs Kicker Dealer for warranty Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www kicker com or by contacting Stillwater Designs directly You can confirm that a dealer is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window decal If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs Kicker call the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 for a Return Authorization RMA number Package all defective items in the original container or in a package that will prevent shipping damage and ret
6. ED indicating the amplifier is turned on and no trouble exists O Green LED off no output With a Volt Ohm Meter VOM check gt 12 volt power terminal should read 12V to 16V Remote turn on terminal should read 12V to 16V Check for reversed power and ground connections Ground terminal for proper conductivity O Green LED on no output Check RCA connections gt Test speaker outputs with a known good speaker Substitute source unit with a known good source unit Check for a signal in the RCA cable feeding the amplifier with the AC test position selected on the VOM meter O Red LED on no output 1 Amplifier is very hot Thermal protection is engaged Test for proper impedance at the speaker terminals see the diagrams in this manual for minimum recommended impedance and multiple speaker wiring suggestions with a VOM meter Also check for adequate airflow around the amplifier 2 Amplifier shuts down only while vehicle is running gt Voltage protection circuity is engaged Voltage to the amplifier is not within the 9 16 volt operating range Have the vehicle s charging and electrical system inspected 3 Amplifier will only play at low volume levels Short circuit protection is engaged Check for speaker wires shorted to each other or to the vehicle chassis Check for damaged speakers or speaker s operating below the minimum recommended impedance O No output from one channel C
7. VER OFF HI SWITCH SETTING WITH THE AUDIO SYSTEM ON The crossover switch located on the end panel next to the RCA jacks is for setting the internal crossover for the Class A B audio channels In the OFF position the amplifier passes a full range signal to the speakers The HI position should be selected when connected to speakers which you do not want to receive any sub bass information BEFORE TURNING ON THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME MAKE SURE THAT THE FIVE SEVEN ON THE KX700 5 ROTARY CONTROLS ON TOP OF THE AMPLIFIER ARE TURNED FULLY COUNTER CLOCKWISE GAIN CONTROL Remember the input gain control is not a volume control it matches the output of the head unit to the input level of the amplifier and must be adjusted properly for best performance All the way up or down is not necessarily the best Turn the head unit up to about 3 4 volume if the head unit goes to 30 turn it to 23 Next turn clockwise the gain on the amplifier up slowly until you can hear audible distortion then turn it down just a little AMP 1 should be set first then AMP 2 KX700 5 only and finally the SUB input gain control Crossover Control Where you set the crossover is very subjective and can be fine tuned to match your listening preference or speaker requirements KickBass Bass Boost Control The KickBass bass boost control is designed to give you increased output 0 18dB at 40Hz The setting for this control is subjec
8. as 3 ohms and work with any amplifier designed to operate at a four ohm load If you want to use two Kicker Coaxial or Component Speakers on a single channel of your amplifier wire the speakers in series This will improve the sound quality lower the total harmonic distortion and lessen the thermal load at the amplifier This may prevent an amplifier from shutting down due to over current protection circuitry If you have more questions about the installation and operation 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 www KICKER com NOTE All specifications and performance figures are subject to change Please visit the support section at www kicker com for the most current information 12 KX AMSAR SLC TRONES CMTS alii Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of THREE 3 MONTHS 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
9. heck the balance control on source unit Check RCA amp speaker connections for the channel gt Swap the RCA connections from left to right If problem changes sides then you have a bad RCA cable or source unit problem Swap speaker connections from left to right If problem changes sides then you have a bad speaker cable passive crossover network and or speaker KX AMR eres 11 Her lo TRO SLES S SHOOTINGS O Alternator noise whining sound with engine s RPM gt Check for damaged RCA cables Check the routing of RCA cables Check the source unit for proper grounding Check the gain settings and turn them down if they are set too high O Poor stereo image or reduced bass response gt Check system phasing by turning the balance control from left to right If there is more bass output when turned to either side then check your speaker wiring passive crossover networks and speaker terminals for proper positive and negative connections Reverse a connection on one channel if necessary CAUTION When jump starting the vehicle be sure that connections made with jumper cables are correct Improper connections can result in blown amplifier fuses as well as the failure of other critical systems in the vehicle Please Note Modern high performance speakers have a lower DC Resistance than what used to be available The Kicker Coaxial and Component Speakers are rated at four ohms some DC Resistances may be as low
10. ion Check for wire harnesses brake lines fuel lines gas tanks etc Now that you are ready to mount your amplifier use the All amplifiers generate heat under normal operation Be sure to supplied 3mm allen wrench to remove the amplifier EndKap This choose a location that allows adequate ventilation for the will give you access to the mounting holes in the amplifier and all amplifier Also consider that the air temperature inside an wiring connections automobile s luggage compartment can reach upwards of 140 Fahrenheit 60 Celsius An amplifier mounted here may require With the EndKap removed drill four holes using a 7 64 additional cooling tactics such as fans or venting ducts to the 11mm drill bit and use the supplied 8 screws to mount the passenger compartment to allow cool operation If possible amplifier mount the amplifier in the climate controlled passenger compartment Remove Re move Use supplied 8 Mounting Screws Remove KX AMR eres Us When using both sets of High Level inputs on the KX700 5 the supplied RCA dummv plugs must be inserted into the AMP 2 inputs in order for the fader to work properly Signal can be input into the amplifier using either the low level RCA input connections or the high level speaker level input connections Using the low level RCA connections is the preferred method Use the high level inputs only if your source unit does not have low
11. ired 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 eo ew ew ow ew l Em Wk RS Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 72 hour service for all electronics amplifiers crossovers equalizers etc returns Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered meme Ww Wer Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty policies Cc P O Box 459 Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 U S A 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 is more l 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 MEE Please use common sense when controlling volume 04202005 04KX 3 5 13 WATT S 14 KX AMSAR Riaz DEL very x KX AMR ers 15 No ress 2005 Stilwater Designs P O Box 459 Stillwater OK 74076
12. level RCA type outputs If the amplifier is being used in any other configuration DO NOT USE THE RCA DUMMY PLUGS Speaker Level oe ma i Outputs coo T2 CC Lee KX550 3 ie i Speaker Level Wiring RCA DEQOLO Outputs OUTPUTS Warning Use only SOUREUNT AM RCA OR Speaker Level Input Never Both At The Same Timell LLLL0L0 Left Left Right Right Left ence Left Right Right KX700 5 Only ET y AMPI mma 2 etal AKICKER kx 5503 f SUB INPUT e KX700 5 Wiring Supplied RCA Dummy Plugs RCA Speaker Level The use of twisted pair interconnects is recommended for all E eV _ SS Output ae installations to minimize noise When routing these cables ssscse through the automobile try to keep them away from factory wiring harnesses and other power wiring If you need to cross anv of this wiring do so at a 90 degree angle to reduce the potential of alternator noise and electrical interference Warning Use only Left RCA OR Speaker Level Input AMP 1 Left Never Both At The Same Timel j7 nono Ri i jght Left ean When working with power connections it is always recommended that y
13. ort circuit Over voltage Reverse polarity Thermal Protects amplifier from accidents and undesirable operation MOSFET Power Supply Provides high efficiency operation KickBass Variable bass boost circuit which provides up to 18dB of boost at 40Hz Built In Variable Crossover 12dB High pass variable from 50 200Hz User defeatable for full range operation High amp Low level inputs Allows connection to various sources such as an after market stereo factory radio DVD Player Video Cassette Player etc Custom tooled gold plated connectors Assure maximum power transfer and damping SAMS Stereo And Mono Simultaneously KX 700 5 Amplifier will operate into a bridged mono load and a stereo load at the same time Remote Bass Level Control Dash or center console mountable for remote fine tuning of bass output EndKaps Cast aluminum custom removable covers to protect and hide all vour wiring connections to the amplifier Can be prepped and painted anv custom color vou choose Two Vear Warrantv When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer KX AMRF ers Feasa TURES ee MMC TT IT SS When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be Remember the controls on top of the amplifier will need to be sure it is structurally sound and that there are no items behind accessible for adjustment Keep this in mind as you choose your the area where the screws will be driven that could be damaged amplifier s mounting locat
14. ou disconnect the battery to prevent accidents KX AMP ierRss INST St ST ior Eee 1 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 and 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 batterv Adding an additional ground wire between the car battery s negative post and the car chassis of this same gauge or larger is also recommended If vou ever need to remove the amplifier from the vehicle after it has been installed the ground wire should be the last wire disconnected from the amplifier just the opposite as when vou installed it A fuse must be installed within 18 inches of the batterv to protect the power wire feeding vour amplifier This fuse should be of at least the same value used in the amplifier but no higher than the capacitv of the wire See the chart below for wire size and fusing recommendations Model Fuse Size Wire Size KX550 3 KX700 5 60A 90A 4GA 4GA ReaNo Tr Sas Letter When using the Remote Bass Level Control you have the ability to control the level of the subs from the driver s seat To mount the controller simply screw the metal bracket to the chosen location then slide the housing onto the bracket until it snaps into place Run the
15. tive however if you turn it up you must go back and adjust the SUB input gain control to avoid clipping the amplifier DC i Sub Control Crossover a ka pe tra 77 Low Level a S e x enta 170mV 5V 340mV 10V l Amp 1 Crossover Control 50 200Hz 12dB oct EL 0 18dB 40Hz ii y Amp 1 Gain Control a TT Low Level High Level KX550 3 ___170mV 5V 340mV 10V Controls Sub Input Gain Control KX700 3 Low Level High Level i Controls 170mV 5V 340mV 10V be Bass Boost Control Sub Control Crossover D 1848 40He 50 200Hz 12dB oct E lt Q SUB 277 Amp 1 Input Gain Control 7 Low Level High Level TE 170mV 5V 340mV 10V Amp 2 Input Gain Control Low Level High Level 170mV 5V 340mV 10V O eeit Me Amp 1 Crossover Control iis Amp 2 Crossover 50 200Hz 12dB oct p Control 50 200Hz 12dB oct KX AMSAR INST St STON So 2S SSS PoP Fr ORMAN CETE Specifications common to all models Model KX550 3 KX700 5 Height 2 5 inches 6 35 centimeters RMS Power In Watts All Channels Driven Width 10 125 inches 25 7 centimeters 14 4V 4Q Stereo lt 1 THD N 2x 70 4 x 70 Length w o EndKaps Subtract 5 12 7 cm from the chart 2Q Stereo lt 1 THD N 2x85 4 x 85 Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 1dB 4Q Mono lt 1 THD N 2 x 165 Input Sensitivity 170mV 5V low level 340mV 10V high level 12 5V
16. urn to Stillwater Designs 5021 North Perkins Road Stillwater OK 74075 The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Please return only defective components The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges Non defective items received will be returned freight collect Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible and a proof of purchase statement listing the Customer s name Dealer s name and invoice number and product purchased Warranty expiration on items without proof of purchase will be determined from type of sale and the manufacturing date code Freight must be prepaid items sent freight collect or COD 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 KX AMRF ers WaT ib mer ee ep 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 e Subsequent damage to other components 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 repa
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