Kicker VC10 Owner's Manual
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1. If the product is labeled B Stock and purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for THREE 3 MONTHS from date of purchase regardless of place of installation Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period Kicker will replace or repair at its discretion the defective merchandise 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 ae 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 Des2. M KICKER amp vc10 VC12 Vented Enclosure Systems Congratulations You have just purchased one of the most flexible subwoofers yet from KICKER Your Comp sub is designed to give you great bass performance in a wide variety of applications These installations instructions will help you get the most out of your new KICKER sub Thanks for buying KICKER Enjoy Installation Instructions VC Series vented enclosures combine KICKER s Comp subwoofer with computer designed and human fine tuned enclosures They offer a level of bass performance never before thought possible from a commercially avail able enclosure The VC Series enclosures are covered in carpet for protection and pre loaded with a Comp woofer The location and orientation of your VC enclosure will affect the quality and quantity of the bass Designed for use in SUVs and sedan type vehicles the enclosure offers you several mounting options The first rule you must remember is that the vent opening in these enclo sures cannot be obstructed Around the tuning frequency of the vent a substantial amount of bass is created Therefore we recommend you leave at least four inches of clear space around the vent If the enclosure is to be mounted all the way in the back of the vehicle it works best to point the woofer toward the front of the vehicle Conversely if the enclosure is going to be mounted closer to the back seat pointing the woofer toward the rear of the vehicle will give
3. con nector as positive and the black connector as negative Hook the other end of this wire to your subwoofer amplifier in accordance with its owner s man ual With the enclosure right side up securely attach it to the vehicle with the supplied larger screws If the supplied hardware is not applicable to your installation some other means of securely attaching the enclosure to the vehicle must be used To avoid potential injury from forward movement of the enclosure during abrupt stops or accidents this enclosure must be properly installed and securely fastened to your vehicle Mounting cont Specifications Model Woofer Imp Power Top Bottom Height Width Handling Depth Depth Watts In cm In cm In cm In cm VC10 Comp 10 4 125 8 5 16 21 1 11 1 4 28 6 13 1 2 34 3 27 1 2 69 8 VC12 Comp 12 4 150 10 3 4 27 3 14 35 6 15 38 1 26 1 2 67 3 NOTE The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling The power handling specifications listed in the chart above include the use of a 24 db octave subsonic filter A minimum of 12dB octave subsonic fil ter is recommended SPEAKER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY 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 When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for ONE 1 YEAR from date of original purchase
4. igns orea 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 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 compo nents 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 o sale and the manufacturing date code Freight must be prepaid items received freight collect will e 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 WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed It does not cover e Damage due to improper installation e Items previously repaired or modified by any e Subsequent damage to other components unauthorized repai
5. our hearing Please use common sense when controlling volume August 2002
6. r facility e Damage caused by exposure to moisture e Return shipping on non defective items excessive heat chemical cleaners and or UV e Products with tampered or missing barcode labels radiation e Products returned without a Return Authorization e Damage through negligence misuse accident RMA number or abuse Repeated returns for the same e Freight Damage damage may be considered abuse e The cost of shipping product to Kicker e Any cost or expense related to the removal or Service performed by anyone other than Kicker reinstallation of product e Speaker with any foreign caulk used for gasket e Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or material distortion HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE __ 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 INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty policies STI LLMATE P O Box 459 e Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 e U S A e 405 624 8510 ef Hee KCER drivers are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing Turning up a system to a level that has audible distor tion 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 y
7. you the best results These guidelines are good for when the enclosure is mounted cross ways in the vehicle as shown below Front Mounting woofer faces the back of the car AT LEAST q x T RY 4 FRONT ly 7 8 AT LEAST 4 4 Z Rear Mounting woofer faces the front of the car When it is more convenient to mount the enclosure along a side wall your best option is to put it on the left side of the vehicle Shown below This orientation will point the vent toward the rear of the vehicle and will produce the most low bass output Remember to leave at least four inches of room between the enclosure and the back of the vehicle 0 LL Front A Least U l d Mounting After determining the best mounting position check carefully in the areas where the mounting brackets will go Make very sure that the mounting screws will not puncture the gas tank brake lines wire harnesses etc or interfere with any mechanical items on the underside of the chosen mount ing surface Turn the enclosure upside down and attach the four mounting brackets to the bottom of the enclosure using the supplied smaller screws Each bracket must be positioned so the rounded end protrudes approxi mately 3 4 from under the cabinet to allow a screw to easily pass through it for attachment to the vehicle See Diagram on opposite page Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals using the red
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