Kicker KX100.2 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. KANN KICKER M on 10 KX AMPLIFIERS ol e Ouumee s MANUAL Hx 1LOO 2 STEREOD AMPLIFIER iest Sie i4 KICKER KX 2 Series Amplifier Owner s Manual Two Channel Model KX1 00 2 Attention Please record your purchase information in the area below We recommend attaching the original sales receipt to this manual for future reference If you require service on this speaker during the warranty period you will need to provide this information and a copy of the original sales receipt to Kicker for validation of warranty repairs ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT Authorized Kicker Dealer Congratulations You have just purchased the latest in amplifier technology to carry the famous KICKER name Your KICKER KX series amplifier is designed and built to give you years of powerful and trouble free performance This installation manual contains valuable information on how to get the most out of your new KX series amplifier This is your fuel for Livin Loud Purchase Date Amplifier Model Number Amplifier Serial Number KX AML ie Feasa TURES Low Impedance Operation Class A B 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 undesirable operation MOSFET Power Supply Provides high efficiency operation KickBass Variable bass boost circuit which provide2. est SS rem Dacrzams The following diagrams show the most common configurations for your Kicker KX series amplifier TWO CHANNEL OPERATION STEREO These KX amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation Modern high performance speakers have a lower DC Resistance than what used to be available The Kicker Coaxial and Component Speakers are rated at four ohms some DC Resistances may be as low as 3 ohms and work with any amplifier designed to oper ate at a four ohm load If you want to use two Kicker Coaxial or Component Speakers on a single channel of your amplifier wire the speakers in series This will improve the sound quality lower the total harmonic distortion and lessen the thermal load at the amplifier This may prevent an amplifier from shutting down due to over current protection circuitry LEFT SPEAKER S g 4 o ie S 2 O O SIGNAL IN EP OL oo GROUND I RIGHT SPEAKER S ed REMOTE lt TURN ON 5 18 Ie or less One pair of 4 Ohm Speakers or two pairs of 4 Ohm Speakers wired in series is recommended 2 Ohm minimum impedance BRIDGED OPERATION MONO KX 2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 4 ohms when in bridged operation A lo OJ SIGNAL IN Kd SPEAKER 3 E Ee Mai 1 7 E GROUND 9 REMOTE
3. charges Non defective items received will be returned freight collect Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible and a proof of purchase statement listing the Customer s name Dealer s name and invoice number and product purchased Warranty expiration on items without proof of purchase will be determined from type of sale and the manufacturing date code Freight must be prepaid items sent freight collect or COD will be refused Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 KX AML er WaT Sn Se This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed It does not cover Damage due to improper installation e Subsequent damage to other components Damage caused by exposure to moisture excessive heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation Damage through negligence misuse accident or abuse Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility Return shipping on non defective items Products with tampered or missing barcode labels Products returned without a Return Authorization RMA number Freight Damage The cost of shipping product to Ki
4. result in blown amplifier fuses as well as the failure of other critical systems in the vehicle Please Note Modern high performance speakers have a lower DC Resistance than what used to be available The Kicker Coaxial and Component Speakers are rated at four ohms some DC Resistances may be as low as 3 ohms and work with any amplifier designed to operate at a four ohm load If you want to use two Kicker Coaxial or Component Speakers on a single channel of your amplifier wire the speakers in series This will improve the sound quality lower the total harmonic distortion and lessen the thermal load at the amplifier This may prevent an amplifier from shutting down due to over current protection circuitry If you have more questions about the installation and operation of your new KICKER amplifier see the Authorized KICKER Dealer in your area You may also call our Technical Services Line at 405 624 8583 for assistance or visit our website at www KICKER com NOTE All specifications and performance figures are subject to change Please visit the support section at www kicker com for the most current information KX AML Ae Oo SS SEITEN 10 PloRHOoRMNaanae MODEL KX100 2 RMS Power in Watts All Channels Driven 14 4V 40 Stereo lt 1 THD N 2x35 2Q Stereo lt 1 THD N 2x 50 4Q Mono lt 1 THD N 1 x 100 12 5V 4Q Stereo 0 085 THD N 2x 25 2Q Stereo 0 5 THD N 2x 40 4Q Mono 0 5 THD N 1 x 80
5. 5 TURN ON 0 Ags J BATTERY STEREO AND MONO SIMULTANEOUSLY SAMS KX 2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 4 ohms mono and 2 ohm stereo simultaneously with the use of passive crossovers SIGNAL IN lt gt ESE rad _ GROUND REMOTE lt TURN ON lad 8 RIGHT SPEAKER S o Op One pair of 4 Ohm Speakers or two pairs of 4 Ohm Speakers wired in series is recommended 2 Ohm minimum impedance KX AML Ier NSVS TIOMNA Your Kicker amplifier has two rotary controls and one switch on the end panel These controls ensure the reliability and performance of the amplifier so they need to be set correctly CROSSOVER SWITCH NEVER CHANGE THE CROSSOVER OFF HI LOW SWITCH SETTING WITH THE AUDIO SYSTEM ON The crossover switch located on the end panel next to the RCA jacks is for setting the internal crossover In the OFF posi tion the amplifier passes a full range signal to the speakers Use the LO position when connected to a subwoofer The HI position should be selected when connected to speakers which you do not want to receive any sub bass information Input Low Level 8 170mv 5V Bass Boost High Level 0 12 dB 40Hz z Input Gain 340mv 10V M KICKER Kx I ne Selectable Crossover Switch Set 80Hz BEFORE TURNING ON THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME MAKE SURE THAT THE TWO ROT
6. ARY CONTROLS ON THE SIDE OF THE AMPLIFIER ARE TURNED FULLY COUNTER CLOCKWISE GAIN CONTROL Remember the input gain control is not a volume control it matches the output of the head unit to the input level of the amplifier and must be adjusted properly for best performance All the way up or down is not necessarily the best Turn the head unit up to about 3 4 volume if the head unit goes to 30 turn it to 23 Next turn clockwise the gain on the amplifier up slowly until you can hear audible distortion then turn it down just a little Crossover Control The crossover is fixed with a 12dB slope 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 low pass KickBass Bass Boost Control The KickBass bass boost control is designed to give you increased output 0 12dB 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 KX AML Ier OreRaTicml l TRoOORe SHOOTINGS If your amplifier does not appear to be working check the obvious things first such as blown fuses poor or incorrect wiring connections incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain controls etc There are two LEDs on the end panel of your Kicker KX series amplifier one green and one red When the green LED is lit
7. Length with EndKaps 8 84 22 45cm Specifications of KX100 2 Height 2 5 inches 6 35 centimeters Width 10 125 inches 25 7 centimeters Freguency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 5dB Input Sensitivity 170mV 5V low level 340mV 10V high level Signal to Noise Ratio gt 95dB a weighted re rated power Electronic Crossover High Pass Low Pass or Bypass Fixed 80Hz 12dB octave KickBass Boost Variable 0 to 12dB boost 40Hz Model KX100 2 35 x 2 4 ohms 14 4Vdc 1 THD CEA 2006 Watts Signal to Noise Ratio 84 CEA 2006 ref 1W A weighted KX AML Ier SLC TRONES CMTS TEE ZT Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of THREE 3 MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt When purchased from a Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for TWO 2 YEARS from date of original purchase with receipt In all cases you must have the original receipt Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period Kicker will repair or replace at its discretion the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise at no 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 pro
8. arnesses 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 alternator noise and electrical interference When working with power connections it is always recommended that you disconnect the battery to prevent accidents The ground should be connected to the amplifier first before making any of the other connections This wire should be as short as possible 24 inches or less and connected to a paint and corrosion free solid metal area of the car s chassis Use the same gauge wire as recommended for the amplifier s power connection to the 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 amplifier from the vehicle after it has been installed the ground wire should be the last wire disconnected from the amplifier just the opposite as when you installed it A fuse must be installed within 18 inches of the battery to protect the power wire feeding your amplifier This fuse should be of at least the same value used in the amplifier but no higher than the capacity of the wire See the chart below for wire size and fusing recommendations Model Fuse Size Wire Size KX100 2 15A 8 GA Note To get the best performance from your new Kicker Amplifier we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring KX AML er INST at STON Emm
9. cker Service performed by anyone other than Kicker ee e ooo oo nl SST SS SS 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 mrrSiSmSTmniSmSiESs Wer Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty policies er P O Box 459 Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 U S A 405 624 8510 KICKER drivers are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion is more I 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 KE Please use common sense when controlling volume 04202005 04KX 2 11 UazarramrT
10. duct subsequent to the original purchaser Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail and no warranties whether express or implied shall apply to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights however you may have other rights that vary from state to state WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs Kicker Dealer for warranty Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www kicker com or by contacting Stillwater Designs directly You can confirm that a dealer is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window decal If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs Kicker call the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 for a Return Authorization RMA number Package all defective items in the original container or in a package that will prevent shipping damage and return to Stillwater Designs 5021 North Perkins Road Stillwater OK 74075 The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Please return only defective components The return of functioning items increases your return freight
11. ool operation If possible mount the amplifier in the climate controlled passenger compartment Remove Remove Remove Remove Now that you are ready to mount your amplifier use the supplied 3mm allen wrench to remove the amplifier EndKap This will give you access to the mounting holes in the amplifier and all wiring connections With the EndKap removed drill four holes using a 7 64 11mm drill bit and use the supplied 8 screws to mount the amplifier Use supplied 8 Mounting Screws 9 looool A loool 9 KD AML er WINE Signal can be input into the amplifier using either the low level RCA input connections or the high level speaker level input connections Using the low level RCA connections is the preferred method Use the high level inputs only if your source unit does not have low level RCA type outputs WARNING Use Only One Never Both At The Same Time RCA J Outputs E ai SOURCE UNIT Speaker Outputs 77 33655 Kam ae eN lt Lal Ke MKICKER Kx 1002 _ D High Level RIGHT Inputs LEFT 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 h
12. s up to 12dB of boost at 40Hz Built In Crossover 12dB selectable High pass or Low pass fixed at 80Hz User defeatable for full range operation High amp Low level inputs Allows connection to various sources such as after market stereo factory radio DVD Player Video Cassette Player etc Custom tooled gold plated connectors Assure maximum power transfer and clamping SAMS Stereo And Mono Simultaneously Amplifier will operate into a bridged mono load and a stereo load at the same time Injection Molded EndKaps custom removable covers to protect and hide all your wiring connections to the amplifier Can be prepped and painted any custom color you choose Two Year Warranty When purchased from an Authorized KICKER dealer KX AML Ier FeaT rees EE gn SS ST MOL TINGS When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be sure it is structurally sound and that there are no items behind the area where the screws will be driven that could be damaged Check for wire harnesses brake lines fuel lines gas tanks etc All amplifiers generate heat under normal operation Be sure to choose a location that allows adequate ventilation for the amplifier Also consider that the air temperature inside an automobile s luggage compartment can reach upwards of 140 Fahrenheit 60 Celsius An amplifier mounted here may reguire additional cooling tactics such as fans or venting ducts to the passenger compartment to allow c
13. 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 to the vehicle chassis Check for damaged speakers or speaker s operating below the minimum recommended impedance O No output from one channel gt Check the balance control on source unit gt Check RCA 8 speaker connections for the channel gt Swap the RCA connections from left to right If problem changes sides then you have a bad RCA cable or source unit problem gt Swap speaker connections from left to right If problem changes sides then you have a bad speaker cable passive crossover network and or speaker KX AML Ier TRO SLES S SHOOTINGS O Alternator noise whining sound with engine s RPM gt Check for damaged RCA cables gt Check the routing of RCA cables gt Check the source unit for proper grounding gt Check the gain settings and turn them down if they are set too high O Poor stereo image or reduced bass response gt Check system phasing by turning the balance control from left to right If there is more bass output when turned to either side then check your speaker wiring passive crossover networks and speaker terminals for proper positive and negative connections Reverse a connection on one channel if necessary CAUTION When jump starting the vehicle be sure that connections made with jumper cables are correct Improper connections can
14. 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 indicating the amplifier is turned on and no trouble exists O Green LED off no output With a Volt Ohm Meter VOM check gt 12 volt power terminal should read 12V to 16V gt Remote turn on terminal should read 12V to 16V gt Check for reversed power and ground connections gt Ground terminal for proper conductivity O Green LED on no output gt Check RCA connections gt Test speaker outputs with a known good speaker gt Substitute source unit with a known good source unit gt Check for a signal in the RCA cable feeding the amplifier with the AC test position selected on the VOM meter O Red LED on no output 1 Amp is very hot gt Thermal protection is engaged Test for proper impedance at the speaker terminals see the diagrams in this manual for minimum recommended impedance and multiple speaker wiring suggestions with a VOM meter Also check for adequate airflow around the amplifier 2 Amp shuts down only while vehicle is running gt Voltage protection circuity is engaged Voltage to the amplifier is not within the 9 16 volt operating range Have the vehicle s charging and electrical
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