Kicker 2003 KX150.4 Owner's Manual
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1. ad Never Both At The Same Time Speaker Outputs L J High Level RIGHT Inputs LEFT RIGHT LEFT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT AMP 1 AMP 2 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 potential of noise problems When working with power connections it is always recommended that you dis connect 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 amplifiers power connection to the battery 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 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 amplifi er just the opposite as 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 ampli2. ohms bridged operation SIGNALIN AMP 2 pp fo 8 Jeee Jb6o 1 o SIGNALIN AMP 1 REMOTE TURN ON lt 18 5 or less Adjusting Amplifier Controls Your Kicker amplifier has four rotary controls and two switches on the end panel These controls ensure the reliability and performance of the amplifier so they need to be set correctly CROSSOVER SWITCHES NEVER CHANGE THE CROSSOVER SWITCH SETTING WITH THE SYSTEM ON The switches located on the end panel next to the RCA jacks are for setting the internal crossover In the OFF position the amplifier passes a full range signal to the speakers Use the LO positon when connected to a subwoofer The HI positon should be selected when connected to any speakers which you do not want to receive sub bass information Input z High Level 340mv 10V 7 L3 Low Level170mV 5V 7 l Input Gain Input Gain 7 a 7 Z M a KICKER foo f 7 AREA T roe In pi N 3 a ee 8 TO m ma aa Q 4 WHEL C Selectable Bass Boost i Bass Boost Crossover Switch 0 12 dB 40Hz St O able 0 12 dB 40Hz BEFORE TURNING ON THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME MAKE SURE THAT THE FOUR ROTARY CONTROLS ON THE SIDE OF THE AMPLIFIER ARE TURNED FULLY COUNTER CLOCKWISE GAIN CONTROLS Remember the gain control is not a volume co
3. Hz 20 KHz O 1dB Input Sensitivity 170 mV 5 V low level 340 mV 10 V high level Signal to Noise Ratio gt 95 dB a weighted re rated power Electronic Crossover Fixed high or low pass at 80Hz 12 dB octave KickBass Boost Variable O to 12 dB boost 40 Hz Troubleshooting If your amplifier does not appear to be working check obvious things first such as blown fuses poor or incorrect wiring connections crossover and gain controls set incorrectly 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 LED O Green LED off no output With a Volt Ohm Meter VOM check gt 12 volt power terminal should read 12V to 16V gt Remote turn on terminal should read 12V to 16V gt Cround terminal O Green LED on no output Check RCA connections gt Test speaker outputs with known good speaker gt Substitute known good source unit gt Check for signal on RCA cable with VOM meter in AC position O Red LED on no output 1 Amp is very hot gt Thermal protection is engaged Check for proper impedance at speaker terminals Also check for adequate
4. airflow around amplifier 2 Amp shuts down only while vehicle is running gt Voltage protection is engaged Voltage to the amplifier is not within the 9 16 volt operating range Have automobile charging electrical system inspected 3 AMp will only play at low volume levels gt Short circuit protection is engaged Check for speaker wires shorted to each other or the vehicle chassis Damaged speakers or operating below minimum impedance will also cause this O No output from one channel gt Check balance control on head unit gt Check RCA amp speaker connections for that channel gt Swap RCA connections from left to right If problem changes sides then you have a bad RCA cable or source unit problem gt Swap speaker connections from left to right If problem changes sides then you have a bad speaker cable or bad speaker O Alternator noise whining sound that varies with engine RPM Check for damaged RCA cable gt Check routing of RCA cable gt Check source unit for good ground gt Check gain setting turn down if set too high O Poor stereo image or reduced bass response 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 for proper positive and negative connections reverse connections on one channel if necessary CAUTION When jump starting the vehicle be sure that connections made with jumper cables
5. are correct Improper connections can result in blown amplifier fuses as well as failure in other systems in the vehicle 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 ELECTRONICS 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 and installed by an Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for TWO 2 YEARS from date of original purchase or ONE 1 YEAR from date of original purchase if purchased from but not installed by an Authorized KICK ER Dealer If the product is labeled B Stock and purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer it is war ranted for ONE 1 YEAR from date of purchase regardless of place of installation Should service be nec essary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the war ranty 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 scratch es and blemishes Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent products This warranty is valid only for the origina
6. ea that could be dam aged by the screws Check for brake lines fuel lines gas tanks or wiring harness es etc All amplifiers generate heat under normal operation Be sure to choose a loca tion that allows adequate ventilation for the amplifier Also consider that the air temperature inside an automobiles trunk can reach upwards of 140 degrees fahrenheit An amplifier mounted here may require additional cooling tactics such as fans or venting to allow cool operation If possible mounting the amp in the passenger compartment will allow cooler operation Now that you are ready to mount your amplifier use the supplied 3mm allen wrench to remove the amplifier shroud This will give you access to the mount ing holes in the amplifier and all wiring connections Remove Remove i 7H a Remove Remove With the shroud 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 K L TYNI SE KEKR CW GNON Signal can be input into the amplifier using either the low level RCA input con nections or the high level speaker level connections Using the low level RCA connections is the preferred method Use the high level inputs only if your head unit does not have low level RCA type outputs _ _ WARNING Use Only One
7. erial distortion HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE _ Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 24 hour service for all returns Delays may be incurred lif 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 LLMWATER P O Box 459 e Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 e U S A e 405 624 8510 ef He KICKER 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 your hearing Eee Pease use common sense when controlling volume August 2002
8. fier but no higher than the capacity of the wire See the chart below for wire size and fusing recommendations Model Fuse Size Wire Size KX 150 4 30A 8 CA RCA Dummy Plugs When using both sets of High Level inouts RCA dummy plugs must be insert ed into the AMP 2 inputs in order for the fader to work properly If the amplifier is being used in any other configuration do not use the RCA dummy plugs If you do not have dummy plugs available simply using raw RCA ends or cutting the ends off of existing cables will be sufficient See the Amplifier Technical manual for more information DO NOT USE SHORTING PLUGS Speaker 4 Outputs q High Level RIGHT Inputs LEFT AMP 1 AMP 2 System Diagrams The following diagrams show the most common configurations for your sys tem stereo Four Channel Operation KX amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedence of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation bodd fo a JoeelLJ5 dcL 0 SIGNALIN AMP 2 SIGNALIN AMP 1 y REMOTE TURN ON sgl N OOOO pe IOI ina W YvVYV BRIDGED OPERATION MONO KX amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedence of 4 ohms in Bridged operation SIGNAL IN AMP 2 SIGNALIN AMP 14 REMOTE TURN ON lt 1 8 s or less Stereo And Bridged KX amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedence of 2 ohms stereo and 4
9. i4 KICKER KX150 4 Congratulations You have just purchased the latest in amplifier tech nang to carry the famous KICKER name Your KICKER KX series amplifier is designed and built to give you years of powerful and trou ble free performance This installation manual contains valuable infor mation on how to get the most out of your new KX series amplifier Thanks for buying KICKER Enjoy KX Amplifier Features Low Impedance 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 undesired operation MOSFET Power Supply Provides high efficiency operation KickBass Variable bass boost circuit which provides up to 12 dB of boost at 40 Hz Built In Crossover 12 dB High pass or Low pass fixed at 80Hz Defeatable for full range operation High amp Low level inputs Allows connection to various sources such as aftermarket stereos factory radios DVD players Video Cassette Player etc Custom tooled gold plated connectors Assure maximum power transfer and damping SAMS Stereo And Mono Simultaneously Amplifier will operate into a bridged mono load and a stereo load at the same time Two Year Warranty When installed by Authorized KICKER dealer Mounting Instructions When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be sure it is struc turally sound and that there are no items behind the ar
10. l 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 amis 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 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 retur
11. n 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 ot 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 Damage due to improper installation e Items previously repaired or modified by any Subsequent damage to other components unauthorized repair facility 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 removalor 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 mat
12. ntrol 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 eg If the head unit goes to 30 turn it to 25 Next turn clockwise the gain on the amplifier up slowly until you can hear audible distortion then turn it down just a little Adjust AMP 1 first then proceed to AMP 2 Crossover Control The crossover is fixed at 80Hz high pass or low pass This control should be set to match your speaker requirements For example if the amplifier is driving subwoofers you will need to set it to lo pass Bass Boost The BASS BOOST control is designed to give you increased output at 40 Hz The setting for this control is subjective however if you turn it up you must go back and adjust the gain control to avoid clipping the amplifier 6 Specifications Model KX150 4 RMS Power In Watts All Channels Driven 13 8V 4Q Stereo 0 085 THD 30 x4 13 8 2Q Stereo 0 2 THD 38 x4 13 8 4Q Mono 0 4 THD 75X2 Dynamic Power In Watts All Channels Driven 14 4V 4Q Stereo 35 x4 14 4V 2Q Stereo 45 x4 14 4V 4Q Mono 90 x 2 Length with Shroud 11 84 30 07cm Specifications common to all models Height 2 5 inches 6 35 centimeters Width 10 125 inches 25 7 centimeters Length Without Shroud Subtract 5 12 7cm from chart above Frequency Response 20
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