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Kicker 08WXRC User's Manual

1. Ai CNT NT N 592050224 WARHORSEREMOTECONTROL MKICKER FEATURES 4 KICKER ZB WXRCRemoteControl b Owner sManual WXRCRemoteControl Model WXRC Authorized Kicker Dealer Congratulations on your KICKER purchase Please record your purchase Purchase Date information and keep your sales receipt for validation of warranty Model Number WXRC The WXRC is a component we envisioned from the start to compliment your KICKER Warhorse amplifier That is why all Warhorse amplifiers have been built from day one with the ability to be controlled remotely and now you have the tool to do so the WXRC The WXRC gives you complete access to up to 16 KICKER Warhorse amplifiers and incorporates the latest in microprocessor technology which allows you to group and control each Warhorse amplifier in your system The WXRC puts all of your amplifier controls at your fingertips from the driver s seat plus a whole lot more Please read this manual so you have a thorough understanding of the capabilities installation and operation of your WXRC Features ISIS Display Indicate Status amp Input Settings ISIS is a VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display 5 way soft touch keypad and 4 memory presets that allows you to view any current settings and make changes to your WXRC and the connected amplifiers WXRC Name The name of the WXRC is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu Name is WXRC by defaul
2. Run the supplied 5 meter Network Cable from the Interface Box to the REMOTE IN jack of your first WX Series amplifier 5 Meter 6 pin DIN Cable Run the supplied 2 meter Network Cable from the first WX Series amplifiers REMOTE OUT jack to the REMOTE IN jack of the second amplifier You can continue adding amplifiers 16 total by following this setup and supplying your own Network Cables 1 Meter 6 pin DIN Cable The WXRC is supplied with 2 4 pin DIN Network Cables one 5 meter and one 2 meter This is enough to connect 2 WX Series amplifiers to the WXRC Interface Box You can connect up to 16 WX Series amplifiers to the WXRC by supplying additional cables dure 1 Meter 6 pin DIN Cable If you need additional cables or need to use custom lengths you can purchase pre made 4 pin DIN S Video cables at any computer or electronics store WXRCREMOTECONTROL Navigation Your KICKER WXRC uses the latest in microprocessor technology control to provide you with operational information about your amplifiers full control over amplifier settings global memory presets and amplifier group control capability The menu system is designed in layers There is a starting point and you simply kee
3. 9 82 9 9 9 9 9 z is before the DSP and amplifier or after a oo RR WS mae 9500 1 55 09 O09 go Y If you have pink noise from all your speakers then check your 2 g T OGain Range settings 5 OGain settings o Crossover settings 8 D ORCA cables and connections L1Head unit fader balance and volume controls 3 2 2 8 9 Y If you don t have pink noise from all your speakers then check your Sx z 86 5 OSpeakers OSpeaker cables and connections 23 if i Bo H OAmplifier power and speaker connections S g 9 a O Other problem am lost don t know Help 2 amp Contact your local Authorized KICKER Dealer where you purchased your unit for assistance 5 Contact KICKER Technical Services for assistance CAUTION When jump starting the vehicle be sure that connections made with the jumper cables 3 are correct Improper connections to amp to will result in blown fuses as well as failure to other systems the vehicle 22 If you have questions about the installation and operation of your new KICKER WXRC Remote gt gt gt D gt gt D D gt gt D gt gt gt gt gt gt Control see the Authorized KICKER Dealer in your area or contact KICKER Technical Services directly 3 3 d 3 3 d d 2 d 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 gt 2 265 o 0 at 405 624 8583 os mom
4. WXRCREMOTECONTROL Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through LFF and 2 1 Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you in the Limiter menu the L 1 TER indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the Limiter menu See the operation page in this manual for a brief description for setting the Limiter GAIT RAGE MENU Here you can adjust the selected group s UltraMatch digital input gain range The UltraMatch gain structure features four selectable Gain Ranges 1 volt 2 volt 5 volt 10 volt In Gear Head terms the Gain Range represents what gear you re in and the Gain adjustment represents stepping on the gas In this menu you are adjusting the gear box This group adjustment sets the Gain Range of all the amplifiers in the group to the same setting THE GAIN RANGE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER NEEDS TO BE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE LNAINLSNPGV lt 10191 2 Use the UP and DQUUN keys to scroll through RANGE RAT RANGE RANDE Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu to select another group function to adjust 5 NOTE While you are the GAIN RANGE menu the 545 and bA f indicators on the ISIS dis lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the GAIN RANGE menu KICKER The GAIN RANGE function is a SYSTEM menu
5. Use the UF and DOWIN 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 WALSAS NNAN KICKER MENU This menu item lets you select each individual amplifier 2 connected to the WXRC and view or adjust any of its settings FII F3 4 Once you select the AZ menu a list of all the amplifiers connected to the WXRC will be available The list will show the current name of the WX Series amplifier Use the UF and DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers If you have several of the same model of amplifier installed and did not change the name prior to installing the WXRC then you will see the same name when you press the UF or DO WIN keys on the WXRC In other words it appears like nothing changed It did just read on 11 MENU SYSTEM 12 To help you identify which amp you are currently viewing simply press and hold the ENT key and the Remote Address of the amplifier will be displayed This will aid you in determining which amp you are currently viewing when you have multiple amps of the same make Changing the amplifiers name coming up later in the manual will help you here Once you have found the amplifier you wish to adjust simply press the ENT key to select it Once the amplifier you want to adjust is selected you will be able to choose from the foll
6. DIN Network Cables are included One 5 Meter Cable to connect your interface box to your first Warhorse amplifier and additional 2 meter cable to connect additional Warhorse amplifiers to the WXRC Communications Network ISIS Indicate Status amp Input Settings System The ISIS Indicate Status amp Input Settings system consists of the VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display and nine soft touch buttons that make up the Keypad The ISIS allows you to view and adjust the settings of your WXRC and all of the WX Series amplifiers connected to it AMPL KICKER amPz LOCK LEFT avs RIGHT MUTE GAIN LPF HPF PHASE KOMP l T 4 WX JN PES EES MEM E gt m Q Es gt n MOUNTING Vacuum Flourescent Display VFD Here is a brief description of the indicators found on the VFD LOCH Indicates the WXRC and or WX Series amplifier controls are locked out and not usable Indicates you are in the System Menu MUTE Indicates you in the mute menu or the mute function is active GAIN Indicates you are in the gain menu 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 LIMITER Indicates you are in the LIMITER menu mEm 1 Memory preset 1 activated or stored mam z M
7. WXRC SETUP section of the manual You can freeze the scrolling display on any item in the DEFAULT menu by simply pressing the HOME key Once you freeze the scrolling display you can manually select any item to view by pressing the ESC key Each press brings up the next item in the DEFAULT menu key WXRCREMOTECONTROL You can change the Digital Remote Volume Control DRVO at any time when you _ in the DEFAULT menu Simply press the UF key to increase the volume level or press the D OIN key to decrease the volume level KICKER When you press either the UP or DOWN key to change the DRVC level p umm the display will instantly show the current Remote Volume Level 22 LILI AL i The Digital Remote Volume Control has an operating range of 0 0 dB to 26 0 KICKER dB Each press of the UP key will increase the DRVC level 5 dB and each press of the key decreases the DRVC level 5 dB The WXRC will pause on the DRVC level for 2 seconds after you have made your adjustment and then return to the previous DEFAULT menu item that was being displayed before you adjusted the DRVC MAIN MENU This is the first menu you access from the DEFAULT menu and is the gateway to all the settings and information display on your WXRC To enter the MAIN menu simply press the ENT key while in the DEFAULT menu The available selections in the MAIN menu are AMP BU GROUP ADJ AXRL SETUP SECURITY
8. an existing DIN opening you will first need to cut an opening that is 7 3 16 182 mm by 2 1 8 53 mm into your mounting surface panel Other Surfaces It is VERY important that you DO NOT make the hole any larger than the specified dimensions If you make the opening too large then the mounting cage will not work properly WXRCREMOTECONTROL Using the existing DIN opening or the one you just created slide the Metal DIN Mounting Cage into the opening Secure the Cage by bending the Mounting Tabs on the Sides top and bottom of the Cage using a small flat blade screwdriver Use only the tabs that when bent will secure the Cage to the Mounting Surface Mounting riri Nna Surface X X f 7 Mounting Tabs Next place the Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring into the Metal DIN Mounting cage There are two plastic retainers in the Trim Ring one on top and one on bottom that will snap into place Trim Ring amp Metal Cage Assembly Front View Mounting Surface Ox gt 00 1 Screws Mounting Surface enn EX TU Ws Trim Ring amp Metal Cage Assembl Side View y Mounting Surface Press the WXRC control head in to the assembly until it locks into place Your WXRC Control Head is now
9. and DOLIN keys to change the selected character ABEL 2 Jec When you are finished press and hold the key for 1 5 seconds to save your new security lock code You are now back in the WXRC SETUP menu 5 NOTE Please write down your lock code keep it in a safe place If you lock the WXRC you will need this code to un lock the unit If you have lost your lock code you will have to ask a KICKER tech what magic he may be able to work for you RESET WARE fresh Or p MENU Sometimes things just go wacky and the only way to fix things is to start erhaps you just want to start with a clean new slate Either way RESET WXRC works for us The WXRC is designed to handle the automotive electrical system and all its wonderful peculiarities but extreme low voltage conditions in your car jump starting voltage spikes etc could cause glitches or errors in your WXRC settings If this ever happens here is where you can fix it Use the UP or DOLN arrow keys to select SKIP RESET or IO RESET and press the ENT key to select mio The WXRC will perform a complete reset back to factory defaults WXRCREMOTECONTROL WXRC Security SELLR MENU Want to keep your friends from adjusting your system to their tastes instead of yours The WXRC lets you do it Here you get to lock out the controls and prevent tampering with your System settings When the WXRC is locked down you will still see all of the DEF
10. 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 Service 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 Merchandise 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 3100 North Husband 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 will be returned freight collect to you 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 the
11. function and that is why the GRIN p 5 5 and the GA indicators are lit while adjusting the GAIN RANGE IN RAGE function NNI Ci MOISE MENU you can activate the selected group s integrated pink noise generator for testing and troubleshooting your system Pink noise is a sound made up of equal energy at all 1 3 octaves from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and sounds like the static between radio stations When activated pink noise is generated by all the WX Series amplifier s in this selected group Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through 17 55 GFF and MOISE Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE When the pink noise is activated 77 92 OM the LEFT and FIGHT indicators on the ISIS display will begin blinking This indicates that the PINK NOISE generator is active If you exit the PINK NOISE menu with the generator on iU 5E OM the LEFT and indicators in the ISIS display will stay flashing to indicate this MKICKER The LEFT and GHT indicators will stop flashing once you turn off Ke SE the pink noise generator Pe ee 21 WXRC Setup WXRE SETUP MENU This menu item lets you select and adjust many operating parameters for your WXRC create amplifier groups change names change lock codes A lot of very powerful tools and functions are built into your WXRC Here is a list of the menu items contained in t
12. the FREGUETILY JOOST on options menu You can now select another equalizer option to m When you are done adjusting the equalizer on this amplifier press the ESC key while in the FREGUENLY BOOST BAIN options menu to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust KICKER NOTE While you are in the EQ menu the EQ indicator on the ISIS display is 25 lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the EQ menu E RE 2 nd IE LU PH55 MENU is where you adjust the selected amplifier s low pass crossover Use the U and DOLUN keys to scroll through FREQUENTLY and SLOPE and then press the ENT key to select FREGUETICY selects the crossover point and can be set at 20Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz steps Use the UF and DOWN keys to select your frequency Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the FREGUETILY and SLOPE options menu You can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust on this amplifier if desired SLOPE selects the roll off of the crossover and can be set from 6 dB to 48 dB in 6 dB Steps Use the UF DOWN keys to select your low pass crossover slope Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the and SLOPE options menu You can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust on this amplifier if desired When you are done adjusting the low pass crossover on this amplifier press the ESC ke
13. to return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the EQ menu the EW indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the EQ menu eo L PAGG MENU Here is where you adjust the selected group s low pass crossover controls All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted Use the UP and DOLUN keys to scroll through Y and SLOPE and then press the ENT key to select selects the crossover point and can be set at 20 Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz steps Use the UF and DOUUN keys to select your frequency Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the FFESLET 5L PE options menu You can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust in this group if desired selects the roll off of the crossover and can be set from 5 to IJ 6 dB steps SL Use the UF and DOWN keys to select your low pass crossover slope Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the FREGUEMILY and 5LUPE options menu You can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust in this group if desired When you are done adjusting the low pass crossover in this group press the ESC key while in the FREQUENCY and SLOPE options menu to return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust dNnO49 NOTE While you are in the LO PASS menu the LFF indicator on the ISIS displ
14. to the level set in this menu The default setting from KICKER is 11 MKICKER Use the UF and arrow keys to scroll through the available settings 11 Brightest to 2 Off Press the ESC key to save the setting and return to the DISPLAY menu NOTE As you lower the brightness level of the LED ON LVL you may not be able to reach the setting This is because the On level can not be set any lower than the current Dim level So if the Dim level discussed next is set to 3 you would only be able to lower the On level to 3 If you want to use a lower value for the On level you will need to lower the value of the Dim level LEZ NL MENU The backlit keys on the WXRC have two intensity modes On and Dim When the keys are not being used they will dim to the Dara level set in this menu The default setting from KICKER is 3 CENE Use the UF and DOWIN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings i Brightest to Off NOTE As you raise the brightness level of the LED DIM LVL you may not be able to reach the 11 setting This is because the Dim level can not be set any higher than the current On level So if the On level discussed previously is set to 7 you would only be able to raise the Dim level to 7 If you want to use a higher value for the Dim level you will need to raise the value of the On level WXRCREMOTECONTROL LEZ TIME MENU The backlit keys on the WXRC have two intensity MKI
15. will stop flashing once you turn off 3 Th AOISE GFF the pink noise generator REMOTE VOL MENU Here you can choose to have the selected WX Series amplifier s output level controlled by the Digital Remote Volume Control DRVC Use the U or DOWN keys to scroll through REMOTE Ul Tana REMOTE OFF Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu to select another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the REMOTE VOL menu the 555 indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the REMOTE VOL menu A WXRCREMOTECONTROL Group Adjustment MKICKER GROUP ATL MENU This menu item lets you select each amplifier group n to 10 can be created in the WXRC SETUP menu connected to the WXRC hi ih a Jr L F H and view or adjust any of its settings 71 1 LL This section describes how to adjust the settings in each group See the WXRC SETUP section later in the manual for a complete description on amplifier group setup When a group is created from the WXRC SETUP menu it can be set as a LINK ON or a LINK OFF group All of the GROUP ADJ functions are described in this section but what you can adjust for the group will vary based on this setting Io gt A LINK ON group allows you to adjust each A LINK OFF group allows you to adjust each d of the following settings and they are shared of the following settings and they are shared for for each ampl
16. AULT menu items scrolling through the display you can freeze and un freeze the scrolling and you can adjust the Digital Remote Volume Control These are the only controls accessible when the WXRC is locked Use the UF or DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the selections and press the ENT key to select JU T LOCK does just that It skips the entire locking function and returns to the MAIN menu LOCK WXRL locks out all the WXRC controls LI iL unlocks the controls all WX Series amplifiers connected to the WXRC If you select any of the Lock functions the WXRC will flash LOCKED in the display to verify the lock has completed successfully pen Once the WXRC is locked it will return to the DEFAULT menu and the LUCK CEP indicator will be lit in the ISIS display From the DEFAULT menu press the ENT key to unlock the WXRC The display will show LOCK Press the ENT key again to enter the UNLOCK menu and enter your code Use the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change s 5 i u 5 Use the UF DOWN keys to change the selected character AF C 1 2 daaa press When you are finished press and hold the HOMIE key for HOLD 1 5 seconds to enter your unlock code If the code is correct the WXRC will unlock and return to the MAIN menu If this did not happen then read on 31 WXRC SECURITY 32 If you enter t
17. CKER modes On and Dim This menu lets you select how long the WXRC waits Atk Ler when there is no button press activity before switching from the On level to the Dim level The default is 90 seconds Use the UF and DOWIN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings SEL shortest delay to 247 SEL longest delay NOTE This menu item works hand in hand with the LED ON LVL and LED DIM LVL menu items Use this menu setting to determine how long your ISIS keys stay brightly lit after making your WXRC adjustments At this point you have explored all the settings in the DISPLAY menu Press the SC key to return to the WXRC SETUP menu dNLas 2 GROUP AMPS one of the most powerful and fun functions of the WXRC Once you assign an amplifier to a group it and all the other amplifiers in its group can be adjusted in unison from the GROUP ADJ menu All amplifiers in a group still maintain the ability to be adjusted individually in the AMP ADJ menu even when they are grouped just what functions are accessible will vary based on the group setup 2 MENU Here you can create and customize amplifier groups in the WXRC This is The complete list of what functions can be controlled together DIL AJA or separately AME are described in the LINK menu a little bit later in the manual The WXRC has 10 groups D LI L through GROUP iL for you to use Each of these groups is capable of having up to 16 amplifiers as
18. FHSS LIMITER store them in the memory presets for instant recall at any HI FHSS REMOTE NOL time STORING A PRESET To store the current amplifier or group settings in the WXRC 2 PRESS amp into a memory preset simply press and hold the desired memory key until the ISIS GR HOLD display flashes STORET and then release the memory key ez DS RECALLING A PRESET To recall a memory preset simply press and release MKICKER the desired memory key The matching indicator in the ISIS display will light up and the WXRC will display L 292 75 while it loads all the settings stored L F p EE 4 in that preset into each WX Series amplifier E WXRC Specifications Operating Voltage 9 16 volts DC Remote Turn On Voltage 9 16 volts DC Maximum Amplifiers 16 units DRVC Range 30 dB Power Ground Remote Terminals Removable plug will accept up to 12 gauge wire Mounting Hardware Standard DIN 7 3 16 x 2 1 8 182mm x 53mm WXRCREMOTECONTROL TroubleShooting If your WXRC does not appear to be working check obvious things first such as blown fuses poor or incorrect wiring connections cables and connectors not fully seated etc There is a Green LED located on end of the WXRC Interface Box This LED indicates the WXRC is receiving power and is turned on O Green LED off Verify the external fuse to the Interface Box is good f Verify the power plug is fully seated in the Interface Box f Verify the wiring is correct at the power p
19. PHASE menu By default all amplifiers are set to O Degree WXRCREMOTECONTROL MUTE MENU Here is where you can mute the the output on the amplifier for setup or testing purposes Use the UP or DOUIN keys to select from MUTE ON or MUTE GFF Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the MUTE menu the L TE indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the MUTE menu MKICKER porz If you exit the MUTE menu the amplifier muted MUTE rh the MUTE home ha a HLA TL indicator in the ISIS VFD will begin flashing to indicate this The MUTE indicator will stop flashing once you un mute the amplifier LIMITER MENU Here you can adjust the limiter on the WX amplifier While in the LIMITER ADJ Menu use the LIF arrow to increase the WX amplifier s RMS output in a range from dB to 10 dB This controls the power consumption of the amplifier to operate within the limitations of your vehicle s charging system Using the DOWN arrow will reduce the RMS output and also the power consumption of the amplifier Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu You can now choose another function to adjust NOTE The limiter is a very special feature of the Warhorse amplifier It is included to make your high powered stereo system more enjoyable The expression it takes power to
20. SED to confirm the amplifier has been removed Her PHASE c Once an amplifier is removed from a group it is added back to the list of y available amplifiers in the ASSIGN menu Continue releasing the amplifiers you want removed from this group by using the or DOWN keys to select the amp and the ENT key to select it When you are done releasing amplifiers from this group press the ESC key return to the RELEASE menu s group selection screen You can then select another group to release amplifiers from NOTE While selecting amplifiers to remove from a group If you remove all the amplifiers the display will read A letting you know there are no more amplifiers assigned to this group AMKICKER FE MENU Here you can set the Link property of the selected group to Link On or Link Off By default all groups have the Link property set to Link Off The Link property sets a group to have certain characteristics depending on the setting Link On or Link Off By adjusting this one setting you completely change what settings and adjustments are shared between amplifiers in the group what settings you can select to adjust in the AMP ADJ and GROUP ADJ menus and how certain settings act once they are selected You have all ready seen an example of this in the GROUP ADJ menu when adjusting the Limiter Link Off AMP ADJ If you set the group s Link property to Link Off each amplifier in the group
21. Surface Mounting With Velcro The back of the WXRC Control Head has two metal inserts designed to work with screws Find a suitable location and drill two 1 8 inch 8 mm holes to secure the WXRC Control Head The holes should be 5 17 32 140 mm apart from center to center Once your holes are drilled you can use the two supplied M3 screws to secure the WXRC Control Head to your mounting surface If the supplied screws are not long enough to reach the WXRC Control Head you can supply your own screws of the required length to secure the WXRC MORE THAN 5 16 4 mm Mounting Surface Route the WXRC Control Head cable to your WXRC Interface Box location Your WXRC Control Head is now mounted and you can move on to the wiring section of this manual If you do not want to cut any openings or drill any holes you can use a material such as Velcro to secure your WXRC Control Head to your dashboard or other mounting surface Velcro is not supplied with your WXRC but can be obtained from any local fabric or retail store Mounting Surface Hook Side Of Velcro Strip Place a 5 127 mm strip of the loop half on the WXRC WXRCREMOTECONTROL Place a 5 127 mm strip of the hook half on the mounting surface Using the R Tool The included R Tools are used to remove the WXRC Control Head from the Trim Ring Metal Cage assembly The R Tools simply slide into the notched area on both sides o
22. TROL D D OUOUOUOOUDODOUDOUOUOOUOODOOUDSO 22 30 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 81 32 32 33 35 38 39 51 31 37 WARRANTY 38 ElectronicsLimitedWarranty 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 an Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for TWO 2 YEARS from date of original purchase with receipt In all cases you must have the original receipt Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period Kicker will repair or replace at its discretion the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise at no charge Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent products This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to 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
23. and DOWN keys to scroll through V RANGE e RAGE or ION RANGE MENU SYSTEM 16 Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu to select another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the GAIN RANGE menu the 54 5 and GH 7 indicators on the ISIS display are lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the GAIN RANGE menu The GAIN RANGE function is a SYSTEM menu function and that is why the 545 indicator and the AIFI are lit while adjusting the GAIN RANGE function NOISE MENU Here you can activate the integrated pink noise generator of the selected WX Series amplifier and is very useful for testing and troubleshooting your system Pink noise is a sound made up of equal energy at all 1 3 octaves from 20 Hz to 200 Hz and sounds like the static between radio stations When activated pink noise is generated by the WX amplifier s DSP Use the UP or DOLUN keys to scroll through FOISE GFF MOISE Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu to select another function to adjust NOTE When the pink noise is activated 17 SE 0 the LEFT and RIGHT indicators on the ISIS display will begin blinking This indicates that the PINK SRIGHTE NOISE generator is active ri EUR If you exit the PINK NOISE menu with the generator on FOISE Gh the LEFT and FIGHT indicators in the ISIS display will stay flashing to indicate this e LEFT and F 1BHT indicators
24. ay is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the LO PASS menu ze up Me The KICKER WXRC monitors and prevents any low pass crossover point from being set any closer than 1 8 octave from the high pass crossover point If you cannot set the low pass crossover where you want then check the ISIS display and see if the LFF is lit and the HFF indicator is flashing If it is then you need to go to the GROUP ADJ HI PASS menu and lower the high pass crossover point This is done as a safety HZ precaution to prevent a notch filter condition 19 gt 7 5 Q 5 5 20 PHASE MENU Here is where you can adjust the selected group s polarity output between 0 or 180 degrees All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted Use the UP or DOUIN keys to select from O JEGREE or 140 EGRE Press the ESC key to save your setting When you are done adjusting the phase in this group press the ESC key to return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you in the PHASE menu the FHAGE indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the PHASE menu By default all channels in all amplifiers are set to O Degree MUTE MENU Here is where you can mute the output in the selected group for setup or testing purposes Use the UP or DOLN keys to select from MUTE GIT or MUTE GFF Press the ESC
25. be set at any 1 12th octave spaced frequency from 20 Hz 200Hz HZ to 2107 Hz Use the UF and DOWN keys to select your frequency Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the FREQUENCY BOOST and JANIAI options menu You can now select another equalizer option to adjust on this group if desired FARE ITH better known as can be set from tin 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 UF and DOWIN keys to select your bandwidth Q value and press the ESC to save your setting and return to the FREGUETILY BUTS T BAIN ITH options menu You can now select another equalizer option to adjust in this group if desired WXRCREMOTECONTROL JOOST is where you boost or cut the equalizer and has a range of ZE to 18 5 dB steps Keep in mind that for every 3 dB of boost you are requiring the amplifier to use twice as much power in that equalized area The default setting from KICKER is FLAT No boost or cut Use the UF and DOWN keys to adjust your boost or cut and press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the BARENLETH options menu You can now select another equalizer option to adjust in this group if desired When you are done adjusting the equalizer in this group press the ESC key while in the FREGUENEY BOOST options menu
26. can have these items adjusted from the AMP ADJ menu GAL L IMi TER EY RAGE 10 55 15 6 Ji HI PASS PHASE MITE WXRCREMOTECONTROL Link Off GROUP ADJ If you set the group s Link property to Link Off each amplifier in the group can have these items adjusted from the GROUP ADJ menu Link On AMP ADJ If you set the group s Link property to Link On each amplifier in the group can have these items adjusted from the AMP ADJ menu BAIT MI ITE MILII Link GROUP ADJ If you set the group s Link property to Link On each amplifier in the group can have these items adjusted from the GROUP ADJ menu bA ML ZH L IM TER PH55 bt I RE E H PAGG 0 5 PHASE Wow things do change up quite a bit But why Glad you asked The following example shows why this happens and why the Link function exists but we know there are many more Example You have four Warhorse amplifiers driving four SoloX Woofers You would want to control all of these amplifiers together and share many settings between them the same since they are all on bass duty You would select a group and assign each of your four Warhorse amplifiers to this group For this example we will assume you also changed the name of the group to BIG BASS Next select the BIG BASS group from the LINK menu and set its Link Property to Link On Now you would be able to set the gain
27. dB in 6 dB Steps Use the UF and DOWN keys to select your high pass crossover slope Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the FREGUETILY and 5LUPE options menu You can now select another high pass crossover option to adjust on this amplifier if desired When you are done adjusting the high pass crossover on this amplifier press the ESC key while in the and SLOPE options menu to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the HI PASS menu the H F indicator on the ISIS Ire display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the HI PASS menu Gl KICKER WXRC monitors prevents any high pass crossover point from being set any closer than 1 3 octave from the low pass crossover point If you cannot set the high pass crossover where you want then check the ISIS display and see if the HFF is lit and the LFF indicator is flashing If it is then you need to go to the LO PASS menu and raise the low pass crossover point This is done as a safety precaution to prevent a notch filter condition PHASE MENU Here is where you can switch the polarity of the output between or 180 degrees Use the UP or DOUIN keys to select from O DEGREE or 87 DEGREE Press the ESC key to Save your setting and exit the PHASE menu NOTE While you are in the PHASE menu the PHASE indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the
28. e Tatsache dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen in allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach dem Besten Livin Loud zu streben Die Lautsprecher und Verst rker von Kicker sind auf dem Markt f r Auto Soundsysteme f hrend und stellen somit den Treibstoff f r das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden dar Wir empfehlen allen unseren Kunden sich bez glich der zugelassenen und passenden Lautstarkepegel auBerhalb des Autos an die rtlichen L rmvorschriften zu halten GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE VersionFrancaise Pour conna tre les proc dures propres la politique de garantie de votre pays contactez votre revendeur ou distributeur International Kicker JILNVHYV AVERTISSEMENT Les haut parleurs Kicker ont la capacit de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager l ou e de fa on irr versible L augmentation du volume d un syst me jusqu un niveau pr sentant une distorsion audible endommage davantage l ou e que l coute d un syst me sans distorsion au m me volume Le seuil de la douleur est toujours le signe que le niveau sonore est trop lev et risque d endommager l ouie de fa on irr versible R glez le volume en faisant prevue de bon sens L expression carburant pour vivre plein pot fait r f rence au dynamisme de la marque Kicker d quipements audio pour v hicules et a pour but d encourager nos clients faire le maximum vivre plein pot dans tous les aspects de leur vie Les haut parleurs et amplificateurs Kicker son
29. eck your Communications Network cables and make sure they are inserted properly and snapped into place If you have purchased different cables double check that they 4 Pin S Video DIN If you have made your own cables double check them for secure and proper termination Power cycle your system turn off wait seconds turn on Reset the WXRC form the WXRC SETUP menu O WXRC displays Autosearch function has failed due to a catastrophic failure loss of communication network loss of power during software update v Go back and double check your Communications Network cables and make sure they are inserted properly and snapped into place Y If you have purchased different cables double check that they are 4 Pin S Video DIN you have made your own cables double check them for secure and proper termination 33 O Everything powers up and looks great just no sound ls the MUTE indicator blinking in the WXRC display Turn off mute for all amplifiers gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt BLG Use the Pink Noise function to test system for audio output The pink noise function injects its E amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp E 8 S signal directly into the amplifier after the DSP processor This helps to determine if the problem 2 2 2 9
30. ected group s gain controls All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted up or down when you adjust the gain control If each amplifier has different gain settings the WXRC will display the gain level of the highest amplifier in the group It also monitors and maintains any differences between channels or individual amplifiers that you may have set separately If you can not adjust a group up or down then it means the channel differences are being maintained and there is no where to go You will need to adjust each amplifier individually or set each amplifier s gain to a similar setting Here is an example Group 01 has two amplifiers in it amp 1 has both channels gain set at i O while amp 2 is at 2 0 When you select this group to adjust the gain you will see ic Din the display the highest gain setting of the group When you try to increase or decrease the gain setting of this group nothing will happen Since the gain range is 12 dB 0 0 dB to 12 0 dB there is no way to increase or decrease the gain and maintain 12 dB of difference between the amplifiers The WXRC is maintaining the differences you set between the amplifiers Eli MENU Here is where you adjust the selected group s EQ controls All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted Use the UP and DOLN keys to scroll through FREGUENEY and BALIN DTH and then press the ENT key to select selects the center frequency of the equalizer and can
31. emory preset 2 activated or stored mEm x Memory preset activated or stored m m 4 Memory preset 4 activated or stored KEYPAD Here is a brief description of the soft touch buttons mi m1 Used to select memory preset 1 or to store current settings into memory preset 1 mz mez Used to select memory preset 2 or to store current settings into memory preset 2 mE mz Used to select memory preset 3 or to store current settings into memory preset 3 Mma Used to select memory preset 7 4 or to store current settings into memory preset 4 5 C Used to exit the current menu ENT Used to enter the selected menu HOME Used to return to the Main Menu and other functions explained later in this manual Used to advance up through y menu selections and or adjust WXRC and amplifier controls Used to advance down AA through menu selections and or adjust WXRC and amplifier controls These controls and their usage will be explained later with more detail in each menu usage section Mounting DIN Mounting Using the supplied hardware you can mount the WXRC into a standard DIN sized opening lt 182 mim gt Mounting Surface Be sure you will have a minimum of 2 51 mm clearance depth behind your mounting surface panel to mount the WXRC 2 51 mm If not using
32. f the Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring and will release the clips holding the WXRC Control Head Wiring Now that you have mounted your WXRC Control Head it is time to do some wiring The first step is to plug your WXRC Control Head into the WXRC Interface Box Power On PS2 WXRC Connector Control Head Next run a fused 5 amp constant 12 volt ground and remote turn on to the WXRC Interface Box Connect the wiring to the removable power plug by loosening the set screws inserting the stripped wire and then tightening the set screw Strip Back Wire 1 4 6 mm p Ke WU aA Ground HKICKER HyperFlex Remote I KICKER _HyperFlex 5 12 Volt Fuse Loosen Set Screw Y Tighten Set Screw See WIRING Now insert the removable power plug into the WXRC Interface Box You should have something resembling this picture at this point The Control Head plugged in and the power plug wired correctly and plugged in PS2 Communication Network Jack Interface Box Power Ground Remote Jack KICKER S 994 Ground IGKICKER _HyperFlex Remote KICKER Hyperriex 12 Volt Fuse WXRC Network Cables Now we can run the Network Cables from the WXRC Interface Box to your WX Series amplifiers to create the WXRC Communications Network Communication Interface Box Network Jack DIN Power Ground Remote Jack
33. h to use the DRVC as a master volume control raising and lowering the output level of all the amplifiers select all the groups and set to them REMOTE By default all groups are set to REMOTE OFF Use the UF or DOWIN keys to scroll through the list of groups and press the ENT key to select Use the UP or DOLUN keys to scroll through REMOTE OA and REMOTE When done selecting the current group s Remote Vol setting press the ESC key _ to save the setting and return to the list of groups MAME MENU you can change the default name of the WXRC controller WAL 7 to any 10 character name you want This is the name that scrolls in the DEFAULT menu Use the UF and DOWN keys to change the selected character A Boat g 3 etc PRESS amp HOLD When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save WXRCREMOTECONTROL FAME MENU Here you can change the default name of each of the four global memories ME MEv MI NAIL L fui to MEURT to any 10 character name you want Very useful for identifying a preset by its purpose 5PL SULIT amp ROCK RAP eto Use the UF or DOWN keys to scroll through the available memories MEMOR Y through MEMORY th MEMOR 5 D When you have the memory selected that you want to name simply press the PENT key to select it You can now use the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which c
34. haracter you want to change Use the UF and DOWN keys to change the selected character A 10 Jec CINE Se DU When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds to save your new group name You can now select another Memory Name to re name or press the ESC key to eturn to the WXRC SETUP menu TAME MENU Here you can change the default name of each WX Series amplifier to any 10 character name you want Use the UF or DOWN keys to scroll through the amplifiers connected to the WXRC _ When you have the amplifier selected that you want to re name simply press the ENT key to select it You can now use the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change Use the UF and DOWIN keys to change the selected character A EE g etc When you are finished press and hold the key for 1 5 seconds to save your new amplifier name You can now select another amplifier to re name or press the ESC key to return gt to the WXRC SETUP menu 29 WXRC SETUP 30 LOCK COTE MENU Here you can change the default security lock code used for the WXRC Security function This code is used to unlock the WXRC after it has been locked to prevent un authorized use The default lock code is 477 Use the ESC and ENT keys to select which move the blinking cursor left or right to character you want to change Use the UF
35. he WXRC SETUP menu LAY MP TAME GROUP AMPS LOCK COIE RE RESET HAE M 1 11 TME ABOUT Use the UF and DON arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in the WXRC SETUP menu WXRC SETUP When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply press the ENT key to select it 2 GPL By MENU Here you can adjust the items displayed in the DEFAULT menu as well as customize the display to fit your use Here is a list of the menu items contained in the DISPLAY menu XIRIBHTIIESS SET TIME C AMP Ho rg LET mses II Le SERTISRNER DIMLNL SE T JATE LET TIME Use the UF and DOLIN arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in the DISPLAY menu When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply gt press the ENT key to select it Use the mi and DOLI Na TOW wie eys to scroll through the available settings V EMI IN AC TI IL I A MAXI 1 HILIHT HIGH h MEL ui 1 readings are ee Use the UP or BOWN a arrow keys to scroll through the available settings FAHRENHEIT and CELSIUS 22 WXRCREMOTECONTROL Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the DISPLAY menu to Select another display function to adjust HOLI TIME MENU Here you can select how long each item in the DEFAULT menu pauses 1 to 11 seconds before
36. he wrong code the display will flash the message JA COTE and return you to the UNLOCK menu Dee y FLU ET Press the ENT key to enter your lock code again Enter your code again making sure to place the correct character in the correct position in the display Blank Spaces count as part of the code so be sure you are entering your code correctly If you have tried entering your code several times with no success several is defined as more than 3 less than 10 then you probably have forgotten your lock code You will need to call KICKER directly at 405 624 8583 and speak to a tech to handle this situation You will need to have your amplifier s serial number AND your receipt by the phone as the guys and gals answering the phone will need this information from you to be of assistance Take the time right now to fill out the first page in this manual and staple your receipt to it That way if you ever need service like forgetting your lock code you will have all the information you need right here with the manual Memory Presets There are four global memory presets built into the WXRC each with its own indicator in the ISIS display and a dedicated memory key to activate it cow Each memory preset stores all the values shown at the right OAM F 1ASE for each amplifier connected to the WXRC This gives you the gt EW E MUTE ability to dial in four completely different system settings and LU
37. ifier in the group each amplifier in the group 7 y bA GA 2 nm MI IT DELW LO PAGG LIMITER HI 55 l SE b ZI PHASE MI IT i LIMIT EJ Hil i bA iff F TH i DE 15E b 4 Look for more details and explanations on grouping amplifiers and setting them up in the WXRC SETUP menu of this manual Once you select the DV LIP Ali menu a list of all the groups created by the MKICKER WXRC will be available The list will show the current name of the selected F ni group This will either be the default name from KICKER GRGUF G I through HIL L GROUP i or any you may have assigned to the group Use the UF and DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available groups Once you have found the group you wish to adjust simply press the ENT key to select it AKICKER NOTE If the ISIS display reads 7 when you enter the GROUP ADJ menu this signifies that no amplifier groups have been created Y 17 5 E V Q Q e 18 the group you want to adjust is selected you will be able to choose from the following items depending on LINK setting bhITI GET DELU 1 0 55 H PH55 PHASE RAGE OISE Use the UF and DOLIN keys to scroll through the selections above and press the ENT key to select BRIT MENU Here is where you adjust the sel
38. ker Amplifier we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring All specifications and performance figures are subject to change Please visit the www kicker com for the most current information WXRCREMOTECONTROL InternationalWarranty Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty policies WARNING KICKER products 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 damaging to your ears than listening to an undistorted system at the same volume level The threshold of pain is always an indicator that the sound level is too loud and may permanently damage your hearing Please use common sense when controlling volume GARANT A INTERNACIONAL Versi nEspa ol Comun quese con su concesionario o distribuidor Kicker internacional para obtener infor aci n sobre procedimientos espec ficos relacionados con las normas de garant a de su pa s ADVERTENCIA Los excitadores Kicker son capaces de producir niveles de sonido que pueden da ar permanentemente el o do Subir el volumen del sistema hasta un nivel que produzca distorsi n es m s dafino para el o do que escuchar un sistema sin distorsi n al mismo volumen El dolor es siempre una indicaci n de que el sonido es muy fuerte y que puede dariar permanentemente el o do Sea precavido cuando controle el volumen La frase c
39. key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the MUTE menu the MLITE indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the MUTE menu KICKER RIGHT MUTE If you exit the MUTE menu with the amplifier muted MUTE Gf the MUTE ee indicator in the ISIS display will begin flashing to indicate this 2 ovre MITE The MUTE indicator will stop flashing once you un mute the amplifier LIMITER MENU you can adjust the selected group s Limiter settings The function will vary depending on if this is a LINK ON or LINK OFF group Both functions are described below LINK ON In a LINK ON group each amplifier in the group shares the exact same Limiter setting Use the UF or DOWN keys to adjust the RMS Output on the Warhorse Amplifier Pressing the UP arrow increases RMS output on all of the amplifiers in the group while pressing the DOWN arrow reduces the RMS output of all the amplifiers in the group Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust LINK OFF In a LINK OFF group each amplifier in the group has its own unique Limiter setting that has been selected from the AMP ADJ menu Here you can as a group turn the Limiter OFF or ON ON being the individual setting you selected from the AMP ADJ menu
40. lug With a Volt Ohm Meter s VOM negative probe attached to chassis ground check 12 volt power terminal should read 12V to 16V Remote turn on terminal should read 12V to 16V MGround terminal should read OV O Green LED on no display on WXRC Control Head f Verify the cable from the Control Head is plugged securely into the Interface Box If using an extension cable between the Interface Box and the Control Head Verify the connectors are plugged in securely on both ends If using an extension cable between the Interface Box and the Control Head Verify the cable is a 6 conductor PS2 type cable If using an extension cable between the Interface Box and the Control Head the cable or connectors on it may be bad try bypassing the extension cable and plugging the Control Head directly into the Interface Box If this works then try a new cable 3 e 00 1 I Q Green LED on garbage characters in display Power cycle your system turn off wait 3 seconds turn on Reset the WXRC form the WXRC SETUP menu f Verify all cables are securely plugged into the Interface Box f Verify all Network Cables are securely plugged in at the Interface Box and WX Series amplifiers Verify all Network cables are good If you made these cables check that they are properly wired and terminated Green LED on START ING displayed for a long time amplifiers not responding Go back and double ch
41. make power has never been truer than it is with our 10 000 Watt masterpiece If you don t have enough output capacity from your alternators to maintain full power from your Warhorse the battery bank will drop in voltage If your Warhorse doesn t get enough power then it shuts off showing the Volt LED This is very frustrating To avoid this situation you can turn up the Limiter Apply a higher setting to the Limiter until the Warhorse can play without going into low voltage protection Decreasing the RMS output with the limiter does cut down on power consumption but it allows continuous use The only way to get more power out of the Warhorse is to supply more charging system power This may involve a larger alternator or adding a second alternator More battery capacity will work for short term usage but the actual power ultimately comes from the alternator s WALSAS GAIA RAIDE MENU Here you can select the WX Series amplifiers MKICKER UltraMatch digital input gain range The UltraMatch gain structure features do PANTEG four selectable Gain Ranges 1 2 5 10 volt In Gear Head terms the Gain Range and Gain adjustments can be compared to the gear box and gas pedal of a race car The Gain Range represents what gear you re in and the Gain represents stepping on the gas In this menu you are adjusting the gear box THE GAIN RANGE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER NEEDS TO BE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE Use the UP
42. mounted and you can move on to the wiring section of this manual Mounting Surface Mounting Tabs Side View Top and Bottom View ONILNNON Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring lt Metal DIN Mounting Cage Once in place use the 2 supplied M3 flathead screws to secure the Trim Ring to the Metal Cage The WXRC Control Head is held in place by two clips one on each side of the Plastic Trim Ring WXRC Control Head Mounting Clips Caen Route the WXRC Control Head cable through one of the openings in the Trim Ring Metal Cage assembly to your WXRC Interface Box location MOUNTING Surface Mounting With Screws The WXRC Control Head can also be surface mounted if you do not have a spare DIN opening in your dash or do not want to cut one into an existing panel Center to Center 5 17 32 140mm Inserts for M3 Screws NOTE You will need to have access to the area behind the mounting surface to install the mounting screws eS Mounting Surface NOTE Whether using the supplied screws from the WXRC kit or your own the screws can not enter NO into the WXRC more than 5 16 4 mm If you attempt to insert the screw any deeper than this into the WXRC Control Head you will run the risk of damaging the unit Mounting Surface
43. ombustible para vivir la vida Livin Loud a todo volumen se refiere al entusiasmo por la vida que la marca Kicker de est reos de autom vil representa y a la recomendaci n a nuestros clientes de que vivan lo mejor posible a todo volumen en todo sentido La l nea de altavoces y amplificadores Kicker es la mejor del mercado de audio de autom viles y por lo tanto representa el combustible para vivir a todo volumen en el rea de est reos de autom vil de la vida de nuestros clientes Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas y reglamentos locales sobre ruido en cuanto a los niveles legales y apropiados de audici n fuera del veh culo INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE DeutscheVersion Nehmen Sie mit Ihren internationalen Kicker Fachhandler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf um Details ber die Garantieleistungen in Ihrem Land zu erfahren WARNUNG KICKER Treiber k nnen einen Schallpegel erzeugen der zu permanenten Geh rsch den f hren kann Wenn Sie ein System auf einen Pegel stellen der h rbare Verzerrungen erzeugt schadet das Ihren Ohren mehr als ein nicht verzerrtes System auf dem gleichen Lautst rkepegel Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige daf r dass der Schallpegel zu laut ist und zu permanenten Geh rsch den f hren kann Seien Sie bei der Lautstarkeeinstellung bitte vern nftig Der Slogan Treibstoff f r Livin Loud bezieht sich auf die mit den Kicker Autostereosystemen assoziierte Lebensfreude und di
44. owing items Some of these functions may not be available depending on if the amplifier is assigned to a Group and what LINK property the group has set This is described in more detail in the WXRC SETUP menu coin L TER irs FASS 5811 RANGE EB E HU SE GENERATOR H PAGS CIE MONTE 5 REMGT LIL s 15E Use the UF and DOWN keys to scroll through the selections above and press the ENT key to select BRIT MENU Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier s gain controls The WX Series amplifiers UltraMatch gain structure features both a digital input gain attenuator with Gain Ranges AND 120 of tweakable Gain adjustment in each range This super wide adjustment range allows WX amplifiers to operate flawlessly with any source unit pre amplifier or line driver Now use the UF DOWIN keys to increase or decrease the gain of the selected channel s in 5 dB increments from 0 dB to 30 dB O O to 27 Lj When you are done adjusting the gain on this amplifier press the ESC key to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust Eli MENU Here is where you adjust the selected amplifiers single band parametric equalizer Use the UP DOLUN keys to scroll through FREGUEMLY BAIN ETH and then press the ENT key to select selects the center frequency of the equalizer and can be set at 20 Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz Ste
45. p drilling down until you get to the menu item you want to view or change This menu tree gives you an example of how the WXRC menu structure is set up NOTE Not all menus and menu items shown DEFAULT SCREEN Ul MAIN MENU AMP ADJ e 7 GROUP ADJ WXRC SETUP ni SECURITY WXRC SETUP MENU DISPLAY S AUTOSEARCH GROUP AMPS GROUP AMPS MENU MEM NAME GROUPS GROUP ASSIGN RELEASE LINK Navigating the menu structure is very easy using the 5 way keypad You use the UF Sy and DOWN gt keys to scroll through the available menu items The ENT Qe key is used to select that menu item The ESC ext key backs you up one menu level from where you are and the HOME c eve gt key can return you all the way to MAIN MENU by pressing and holding it for 1 5 seconds This is how you view information and change settings in your WXRC Remote Control 9 MENU SYSTEM 10 Menu System Here are the descriptions of each menu item its function and how to operate it DEFAULT This menu is displayed when your WXRC is first powered up and operating If you are in another menu making adjustments the WXRC will time out and return to the DEFAULT menu automatically after 3 minutes of no key press activity The following information is scrolled through the ISIS display one after the other and repeats X KICKER X Your friend wants to know who makes that wicked sick remote sitting in your dash we
46. plifiers connected to the WXRC DIN Sized Control Head The controller for the WXRC is very thin and includes hardware to be mounted in a standard DIN sized opening WXRCREMOTECONTROL Included Parts and Components WXRC Control Head This is the DIN sized unit used to control the WXRC and your WX amplifiers It includes an attached 1 meter long 4 pin DIN cable This cable is also referred to as a PS2 cable and you can use an extension Male to Female cable to lengthen the cable if required not included Sem WXRC Interface Box This small enclosure provides the power connections for the WXRC as well as being the communication bridge between the Control Head and your WX Series amplifiers Metal DIN Mounting Cage This cage is designed to mount into a standard DIN sized opening and provide a solid mounting for your WXRC DIN Mounting Cage and provides a professional Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring This ring trims out the finished look to your install R Tool used to assist in removing the WXRC Control Head from the Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring x2 Mounting Hardware Includes Four 4 sheet metal screws for mounting the Interface Box and two 2 M3 flathead screws to mount the Cosmetic Trim Ring to the DIN Mounting Cage Four 4 rubber mounting washers are included to protect the mounting flange on the Interface Box Two 2 4 pin
47. ps Use the UF and DOWUIN keys to select your frequency Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the FREQUENTLY BOOST BANDAI options menu You can now select another equalizer option to adjust on this amplifier if desired BAIN ETH better known as can be set from O to iin 5 increments In simple terms lower Q effects more around the center frequency while higher effects fewer frequencies around the center frequency WXRCREMOTECONTROL As an example if our center frequency is 100 HZ a Q of 5 area in gray effects many more frequencies around 100 Hz than a Q of 10 area in black There is no right or wrong Q you use whatever fits the needs of the system or personal es taste KICKER uses a default Q of 3 one 100 HZ Use the UF and DOUUN keys to select your bandwidth Q value and press the ESC to save your setting and return to the v BOOST BAIN ITH options menu You can now select another equalizer option to adjust on this amplifier if desired JOOST is where you boost the equalizer and has a range oft 5 dB steps Keep in mind that for every 3 dB of boost you are requiring the amplifier to use twice as much power in that equalized area The default setting from KICKER is FLAT No boost or cut adjust on this amplifier if desired m Use the UF and DOWN keys to adjust your boost or cut and press the ESC key to save your setting and return to
48. put it right here for you Plus it is quicker than a Google search WA wane 7 The name of the remote control You can change this name to whatever you like See the WXRC SETUP section of the manual XX X 5 Displays the current voltage at the selected amplifier s 7 AMP 12 volt battery terminal Selecting the INFO is described in the WXRC SETUP section of the manual XX X JED F or XX X JED L Displays the current temperature of the selected amplifier AFO HMP fahrenheit or celsius Selecting the 0 AMF is described in the WXRC SETUP section of the manual gt MEMURY AME The name of the current Global Memory Preset in use if any are currently selected 00 0 2H The current setting of the Digital Remote Volume Control You can select which amplifiers are controlled by this function See the WXRC SETUP section of the manual 5 How many WX Series amplifiers are currently connected to the WXRC If you have 4 but it only says 3 time to troubleshoot or go fishing Your choice JATE DISPLAY Displays the current date in month day year format Requires initial setup by you and then is kept up to date with internal backup battery Described later in the WXRC SETUP section of the manual TIME DISPLAY Displays the current time in 12 hour am pm format Requires initial setup by you and then is kept up to date with internal backup battery Described later in the
49. range gain equalizer low pass crossover high pass crossover Limiter etc for all four amplifiers at the same time using the BIG BASS group you created Each amplifier would share these important settings and you don t have to adjust four amplifiers just adjust the BIG BASS group from the GROUP ADJ menu and that s it The only options you would be able to adjust from the AMP ADJ menu would be each amplifiers individual gain setting and mute function The gain setting allows you to level match each amplifier in the group independently in case one channel or amp needs to be tweaked to match the rest The mute function is for muting individual channels or entire amplifiers for setup and testing purposes dNLas OI 27 WXRC SETUP Once you select the menu list of all 10 groups controlled by the WXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list The list will either display the names you have created or the default names if you have not re named them KICKER Use the UF or keys to scroll through the list of groups and press the ENT key to select Use the UP or DOWN keys to select L IAK OA or LIAK GFF for the group When done selecting the current group s Link property press the ESC key to _save the setting and return to the list of groups REMOTE VOL MENU Here you can choose to have the selected group s output level controlled by the Digital Remote Volume Control DRVC If you wis
50. scrolling continues The default setting for this 2 seconds Use the UP and DOWIN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings SEL to 11 SEL in 1 second increments Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the DISPLAY menu to select another display function to adjust SLRIIGHNER MENU Here you can tum on ALTE or off GFF the built in Screensaver function for the ISIS display If turned on the display will power down and go blank after 90 seconds with no key press activity Pressing any key on the WXRC will wake up the Screen Use the UF or arrow keys to scroll through the available settings DEF and HU select another display function to adjust SET DATE MENU Here is where you can set the proper date Month Day Year that is displayed in the scrolling DEFAULT menu The WXRC contains a backup battery good for 5 years to maintain this setting even if power is removed from the unit The month will begin blinking when you enter the menu Use the UP and DOUWIN arrow keys to scroll through and set the month Press the ENT key to save the month setting and advance to the day The day will begin blinking use the UP and DOMAIN arrow keys to scroll through and set the day Press the ENT key to save the day setting and advance to the year 91135 The year will begin blinking use the UF and DON arrow keys to scroll through and set the year Press the ENT key to save
51. signed to it No more than 16 amps total can be controlled by the WXRC So if you have 16 amplifiers connected to the WXRC and you assign all 16 to Group 01 you can not create any more groups Example You have multiple amplifiers driving your subwoofer s and want to control all of them at the same time Change a setting and have it changed in all of the amplifiers simultaneously Here is a list of the menu items contained in the GROUP AMPS menu gt AGL ps gt GROUP MAME ASS XRELERSE o IF L EH IPS gt REMOTE NOL Use the UF and arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in lt the GROUP AMPS menu When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply press the ENT key to select it 25 WXRC SETUP 26 RELEASE MENU Here you can remove any amplifier s from a group it is currently assigned to Use the UF DOWN keys to select which group you want to release an amplifier s from and press the ENT key to select it If the display shows then there are no amplifiers currently assigned to that group ld If there are amps assigned to the group then use the UF or DOWN keys to Scroll through the list of amplifiers If you have multiple amps of the same make or name you can check its Remote Address to help you identify which amp you are currently viewing Simply press and CCo The display will flash RELEA
52. t but can be changed by you to any name using up to 10 characters Digital Remote Volume Control DRVC Allows instant control of the output level of selected amplifiers The current setting of the digital remote volume control is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu Number Of Units Under WXRC Control The number of amplifiers currently being controlled by the WXRC is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu Real Time Calendar amp Clock The WXRC is capable of displaying the current date and time and is user adjustable Amplifier Temperature Display Selected amplifier s current temperature is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu Amplifier Voltage Display Selected amplifier s current voltage is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu Amplifier Adjustment Allows you to individually select and adjust any setting on any amplifier controlled by the WXRC Amplifier Grouping amp Group Adjustment Allows you to build groups of amplifiers which can then share similar settings and be adjusted all at once WXRC Setup Allows you to setup and adjust many options for the WXRC like ISIS display brightness lock codes amp names memory names etc See details further in the manual Security Mode Allows you to Lock and Unlock your WXRC and connected WX amplifiers to prevent un authorized adjustments Global Memory Presets Allows you to store and recall up to 4 memory settings for all am
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54. the year setting and return to the month When saved the display will return to the DISPLAY menu NOTE After 3 minutes without any key press activity the WXRC will save the current date settings and return to the scrolling DEFAULT menu 23 WXRC SETUP 24 SET TIME MENU Here is where you can set the proper time in am pm EET format that is displayed in the scrolling DEFAULT menu It is also iss MA protected by the backup battery The hour will begin blinking when you enter the menu Use the UP and DOLUN arrow keys to scroll through and set the hour Press the ENT key to save the hour setting and advance to the minutes The minutes will begin blinking use the UF and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through and set the minutes Press the ENT key to save the minutes setting and advance to the am pm selection The am pm indicator will begin blinking use the U4 and arrow keys to select FM or PM Press the ENT key to save the am pm setting and advance to the hour PRESS amp When you have set the time correctly then press and hold the HOME ey for 1 5 seconds to save your settings and return to the DISPLAY menu NOTE After 3 minutes without any key press activity the WXRC will save the current time settings and return to the scrolling DEFAULT menu LEZ LNL MENU The backlit keys on the WXRC have two intensity modes On and Dim When the keys are pressed and in use they will brighten Ld
55. type of sale and manufacturing date code Freight must be prepaid items sent freight collect or COD will be refused 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 o 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 reinstallation of produc 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 Merchandise Authorization RMA number Freight Damage The cost of shipping product to Kicker Service performed by anyone other than Kicker Oooooooooo HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE 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 Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 Note To get the best performance from your new Kic
56. um SS um gt a a dE A o ND 2 lt 2 3 8 E W 2 I Q d Q ueo noA pue abed siy dooojoug eyo eJeds e 1 aay peeu yeu 10 1snp wajshs 1n0 10 INCA eBueuo NOA usddey oj si 1 34 WXRCREMOTECONTROL 35 CONTENTS 36 Manual Contents Features Included Components ISIS Display Mounting Wiring Menu System Navigation Main Menu Amp Adjust Menu Gain Menu EQ Menu LO Pass Menu HI Pass Menu Phase Menu Limiter Menu Gain Range Menu Noise Generator Menu Group Adjustment Group Adjust Menu Gain Menu EQ Menu LO Pass Menu Phase Menu Mute Menu Limiter Menu Gain Range Menu Noise Generator Menu D p D 2 4 WXRC Setup 8 3 4 WXRC Setup Menu Display Menu 4 6 Brightness Menu Temp Menu 7 8 Hold Time Menu Screensaver Menu 9 16 Set Date Menu Set Time Menu 9 LED ON Level Menu 10 11 LED DIM Level Menu 11 12 LED Time Menu 12 Group Amps Menu 12 Release Menu 13 Link Menu 14 Remote Vol Menu 14 15 WXRC Name Menu 15 Mem Name Menu 15 16 Amp Name Menu 16 Lock Code Menu Reset WXRC Menu 17 21 WXRC Security 18 Memory Presets 18 19 19 Specifications 20 20 TroubleShooting 20 21 21 Warranty Information 21 WXRCREMOTECON
57. y while in the FREQUENTLY and SLOPE options menu to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust NOTE While you are in the LO PASS menu the LPF indicator on the ISIS display is lit This indicates you are making adjustments in the LO PASS E menu 13 MENU SYSTEM 14 The KICKER WXRC monitors and prevents any low pass crossover point from being set any closer than 1 3 octave from the high pass crossover SYS point If you cannot set the low pass crossover where you want then 1 qe LIT check the ISIS display and see if the LFF is lit and the HPF indicator is flashing If it is then you need to go to the HI PASS menu and lower the high pass crossover point IKKICKER This is done as a safety precaution to prevent a notch filter condition H1 55 MENU Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier s high pass crossover Use the UP and DOLUN keys to scroll through FREQUENCY and SLOPE and then press the ENT key to select FREWUETICY selects the crossover point and can be set at any 1 12th octave spaced frequency from 15 Hz to 159 Hz in 1 Hz steps Use the UF and DOWN keys to select your frequency Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the and SLOPE options menu You can now select another high pass crossover option to adjust on this amplifier if desired SLOPE selects the roll off of the crossover and can be set in 6 dB Steps WX 1 Series is 6 dB to 24

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