Kicker 5X400.2 User manual

~I/JER ~ SX.2 Series
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Two Channel Models: 5X400.2 / 5X500.2 /5X600.2 /5X900.2
Attention:
Please take amoment and record the information
asked for below
in the provided area. It is also agood
idea
to attach the original sales receipt or acopy of it to
this page for future reference
If for any reason you require service on this amplifier
during the warranty period, you will need
t~ provide t~is
information and acopy of the receipt to Kicker to vali-
date your warranty.
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT!
Dealer Where Purchased:
Purchase Date:
Amplifier Model Number:
Amplifier Serial Number:
Congratulations!
You have just purchased the latest in amplifier
technology to carry the famous KICKER name.
Your KICKER SX series amplifieremploys the lat-
est
in asp signal processing to give you total
control over your sound. Like all KICKER prod-
ucts it is designed and built to give you years
of powerful and trouble-free performance.
This installation manual contains valuable infor-
mation on how to get the most out of your
new SX series amplifier.
Thanks for buying KICKER. Enjoy!
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Low Impedance Operation Stable into 2 ohm stereo
or 4 ohm mono loads,
SORT Protection Circuitry (Short circuit, Over-voltage,
Reverse polarity, Thermal) Protects amplifier from accidents
and out of spec operation,
MOSFET Power Supply Provides high efficiency
operation,
PAST (Pre Amp Signal Transfer) Output RCA jacks to pass the
incoming signal to another amplifier or component.
SAMS (Stereo And Mono Simultaneously) Amplifier will
operate into abridged mono load and a stereo load at the
same time.
Low Pass Filter Fully adjustable digital crossover with
variable slope and crossover frequency. 30 Hz - 20 kHz in 1/12
octave spacing, OFF - 36 dB per octave slope in 6 dB incre-
ments,
High Pass Filter Fully adjustable digital crossover vyith
variable slope and crossover frequency. 10 Hz - 16 kHz In 1/12
octave spacing, OFF - 36 dB per octave slope in 6 dB incre-
ments.
KickEO Fully adjustable single band digital parametric equal-
izer with variable Q (bandwidth), variable center frequency and
variable boost or cut. Q range .5 - 10 in .5 steps. Center
frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz in 1/12 octave steps. Boost or cut
range +/- 18 dB.
Adjustable Phase The output phase of each channel can
be set at 0 Degrees or 180 Degrees. Left and Right channels
can be linked or independently adjusted.
UltraMatch Cain Structure Digital input gain control
with
five selectable gain ranges (1 volt, 2volt, 4 volt, 8volt, 16
volt) with 12 dB of adjustment in each range in .5 dB steps.
Left and Right channels can be linked or adjusted independ-
ently.
Sick Bay and On Board Diagnostics Various tools to
troubleshoot
installation issues and check amp status.
Kompressor A4-setting, user-selectable bass compressor
used to fatten up your sub bass. OFF, TIGHT, CONTOUR and
ATTACK with +/- 24 dB of adjustment to compensate for
speaker size or listening style.
ISIS (pronounced eye-sis) (Indicate Status .& Input Settings)
The user interface to view .oradjust current settings and check
the status of your Kicker SX amplifier.
BLAST Port (Bass Level And Signal Transfer) Provides
Remote Bass Level Control and control signal transfer
between mUltiple SX amplifiers.
EndKaps Cast aluminum, custom, removable covers to pro-
tect and hide all your wiring connections to the amplifier. Can
be prepped and painted any custom color you choose,
SASA (Shake A Stick At) So many more features ... it is more
than you can Shake A Stick At. (It's an Oklahoma thing!) Read
on to find out!
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Here is abrief description of the indicators found on the
VFD.
RMPl - Indicates amplifier 1 is selected for adjustment. Only
available in four channel amps.
LOC+< - Indicates the amplifier controls are locked out and
not usable.
RMP2 - Indicates amplifier 2 is selected for adjustment.
Only available in four channel amps.
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Meet the ISIS interface (Indicate Status &Input Settings),
The ISIS (pronounced eye-sis) allows you to view the cur-
rent conditions and settings of your amplifier as well as
change the many user-adjustable settings,The ISIS system
consists of the VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) and the nine
soft touch buttons that make up the KEYPAD.
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KEYPAD
LEFT - Indicates an action or adjustment of the left channel.
SYS - Indicates you are in the system menu,
R1GHT - Indicates an action or adjustment of the right
channel.
MUTE - Indicates you are in the mute menu or the mute
function
is active,
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VFD DISPLAY -cont
G-R1N - Indicates you are in the gain menu.
Ec;l - 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.
PH-RSE - Indicates you are in the phase menu.
HOMP - Indicates you are in the Kompressor menu.
MEM-l - Memory preset 1 activated.
MEM-2 - Memory preset 1 activated.
MEM-3 - Memory preset 1 activated.
MEM-Lf - Memory preset 1 activated.
The keypad consists of nine buttons that allow you to adjust
your amplifier.
~ Ml - us~d to. select memory preset 1 or to store cur-
~ rent settings Into preset 1.
(I M2 IJ M2 -used.to s~lect memory preset 2 or to store
~~. ====:!... current settings Into preset 2.
0M3 IJ M3 - Used .to s~lect memory preset 3 or to store
~~. ==. current settings Into preset 3.
[M'+ ( MLf - Used .to s~lect memory preset 4or to store
current settings Into preset 4.
~ ESC - Used to exit the current menu.
~ ENT - Used to enter the selected menu.
CHome:~ HOME - Used to return to the Main menu and
other functions explained later.
& UP - Used to advance up through menu selections
~3 and/or adjust amplifier controls.
w) DOWN - Used to advance down through menu
~~ selections and/or adjust amplifier controls.
These controls and their usage will be explained later with
more detail in each menu usage section.
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12 Volt
Power LED
Check Fuse LED
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Custom-machined power block accepts up to a2 Ga wire
for both power and ground connections and up to an 8 Ga for
remote turn-on
assures maximum power transfer with
minimalloss.
On-board fusing (number of fuses vary by amp size) to
protect amplifier against over current conditions and reverse
polarity.
Power LED indicates amplifier is powered up and operating.
Check Fuse LED indicates afault with the end panel fuses.
This could be fuses which are not seated properly, faulty fuses
or blown fuses.
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The BLASTPort is used to connect the Remote Bass Level
Controller and for transferring control signals from one SX
amplifier to another SX amplifier. AnRJ45 cable is required to
connect the BLAST Port (Out) of one amp to the BLAST Port
(In) of another. This isonly required if you want to control
more than
one amplifier with the same Bass level Controller.
More details on this further in the manual.
The speaker terminals are custom-machined connectors
with full protective
shrouds and are designed to accept heavy
gauge speaker wire assures maximum power transfer and
damping with minimal power loss.
Gold-plated RCA input connectors and PAST jacks provide
solid input and output connections for your pre-amp signal.
Left +
Left -
Right
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Left PAST
~-Right PAST
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With the EndKaps removed, you now have access to the
four mounting
holes in the mounting feet and all wiring
connections. Drill 4 holes using a 7/64/1 drill bit and use the
supplied #8 screws to mount the amplifier.
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Remember that the controls on top of the amp will need to'
be accessible for adjustment later. Keep this in mind as you
choose your amplifier's mounting location.
When selecting alocation to mount your Kicker amplifier be
sure it is structurally sound and that there are no items
behind the area that could be damaged by the screws. Check
for wiring, brake lines, fuel lines, gas tanks, etc.
All amplifiers generate heat under normal operation. Be sure
to choose alocation that allows adequate ventilation for the
amplifier. Also consider that the air temperature inside an
automobile's trunk can reach upwards of 140 degrees fahren-
heit. An amplifier mounted in the trunk may require additional
cooling such as extra fans moving air around the amplifier's
chassis or ventilating the trunk to exchange the hot air in the
trunk for
cooler air outside. If possible, mounting the amp in
the passenger compartment will allow cooler operation,
Now that you are ready to mount your amplifier, use the
supplied 3mm allen wrench to remove the amplifier EndKaps.
This will give you access to the mounting holes in the amplifi-
er and all wiring connections.
See Fig, 1
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Signal is input into the amplifier using the low level RCA
input connections. If your source unit does not have RCA
output connectors you will need to use a Hi-Lo level signal
adapter. See your Kicker dealer for more details on this.
The output (PAST) RCA jacks provide an unaltered signal
output to feed another amplifier or component.
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The use of twisted pair interconnects is recommended for
all installations to minimize noise. When routing these cables
through the automobile, try to keep them away from factory
wiring
harnesses and other power wiring. If you need to cross
any of this wiring do so at a 90 degree angle to reduce the
possibility for
noise problems.
When working with power connections it is always recom-
mended 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/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 chas-
sis of this same gauge (or larger) is also recommended.
If you ever need to remove the amp from the vehicle after
it
has been installed, the ground wire should be the .Iast wire
disconnected from the amplifier, just the opposite of when
you installed it.
Afuse 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 power wire. See the charts
below for wire size and fusing recommendations.
Model Fuse Size Wire Size
SX400.2 SOA 4GA
SXSOO.2 GOA 4 GA
SXGOO.2 aOA 4 GA
SX900.2
120A 2 GA
Wire Size
Length Maximum
Fuse
8 Ga
Less than 70
Amps
4Ga
10 feet in
175 Amps
2 Ga
length 250
Amps
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400 Amps
8 Ga
10 feet to
40 Amps
4 Ga
90 Amps
2 Ga
20 feet in
150 Amps
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length 200
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SX,2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into aminimum impedance of 2 ohms per
channel in stereo operation,
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TWO CHANNEL OPERATION (STEREO)
LEFT SPEAKER(S)
HRIDeED OPERATION (MONO)
SX.2 series amplifiers are capabl~ of operating into aminimum impedance of 4 ohms
when in bridged operation.
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STEREO AND MONO SIMULTANEOUSLY (SAMS)
SX.2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into aminimum impedance of 4 ohms
mono and 2 ohms stereo simultaneously with the use of passive crossovers.
LEFT SPEAKER(S)
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These are just afew of the many ways you can use your SX.2 series Kicker amplifier.
These system diagrams are designed to give you a basic understanding of the most com-
mon uses for this amplifier. For more complex systems please visit your local authorized
Kicker dealer. You can also download the SX Technical Manual from our website at
www.kicker.com for more detailed information and complex system diagrams.
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USINC THE SICNAL OUTPUT JACKS (PAST)
The Output (Pre Amp Signal Transfer) RCA jacks allow you to
send the incoming signal from one Kicker SX series amplifier
to another amplifier
or processor without the need for Y
cables. The signal from the PAST jacks is identical to the signal
fed to the amplifier via its RCA input jacks and is not affected
by any of the amplifier's built-in digital signal processing.
Most head units with high voltage outputs should be capa-
ble of driving up to ten amplifiers in a chain.
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USINC THE REMOTE BASS LEVEL CONTROL & BLAST
You can use the Remote Bass Level Control to control the
output of your amplifier from the front of the car,
Mount the controller by simply screwing the metal bracket
to the chosen location and then slide the housing onto the
bracket until
it snaps into place.
Route the cable from the controller to the BLAST inputjack
on the amplifier
chassis. That's it.
If you wish to control more than one amplifier with your
remote, you will simply need
to use a RJ45 cable (not supplied
but available at any Radio Shack, computer store or electronics
center) to connect the BLAST output jack of the first amp to
the BLAST inputjack of the next amplifier.
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Your KICKER SX series amplifier uses the latest in Digital DSP
control and provides you with valuable operational informa-
tion about your
amplifier, real-time diagnostics and afull
multi-level menu-driven operating
system to access and
adjust your amplifier.
The menu system is designed in layers. There is astarting
point
and you keep drilling down until you get to the menu
item you want to view or change. This menu tree is an exam-
ple of how the SX menu structure is set up.
NOTE: Not all the menus and menu items are shown below.
You use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the
available menu items, and the ENT key is used to select that
menu item. The ESC key backs you up one menu level from
where you are, and the HOME key can returns you all the
way to MAIN MENU by pressing and holding it for 1.5 seconds.
For example let's begin at the DEFAULT SCREEN; our goal is
to get to the HISTORY menu. Pressing the ENT key would get
us to MAIN MENU. Now use the UP and
DOWN keys to scroll to SYSTEM, and
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then press the ENT key. Now you are ," \i.
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BAY and press the ENT key. You are ~ '/
now in the SICK
./.. BAY MENU. Use the UP and DOWN
{ keys again to scroll to HISTORY and then
-{\\~ r press the ENT key. That's it! You are
~_~~~:5~ there.
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~i This is how you view information
and change settings in your KICKER SX amplifier.
As you can see there can be an infinite number of menu
levels and each one of these menu levels can have an infinite
number of
its own items.
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Navigating this simple menu ~~--~~\ __ !l~~~_""",
. Ie ESC ~ ~ +-fOME ENT J
structure is very easy uSing the 5-way ~~~
keypad. ~~
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DEFAULT
SCREEN
~MAINMENU
* SYSTEM
GAIN ~ SYSTEM MENU
EO VOLT NOW
LO-PASS VOLT MIN
HI-PASS VOLT MAX
TEMP NOW
TEMP MAX
RUN TIME
SICK BAY
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CURRENT
HISTORY
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PRESS &
HOLD
Pressing the key and holding >it in for
longer than
1.5 seconds will activate the
accelerated scrolling mode and scroll
through the menu items at amuch
faster
rate. Releasing the key will return
it to normal
speed mode.
Continuing our
example, we are now in the HISTORY item in
the SICKBAY MENU. If we press the ESC key we would go
back up to the SICK BAY MENU. If we
press the ES C key again we would go
to the SYSTEM MENU. One more press
of the ESC key and we are in the
MAIN MENU.
This is a very quick way to return to the MAIN MENU after
drilling
down several menu layers to view or change an item.
When adjusting any amplifier control the UP' and [laWN
arrow keys have 2 speeds, normal and accelerated.
Pressing and releasing the key
repeatedly will scroll through the menu
items at normal speed.
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The menu system layout is as follows:
DEFAULT - This menu is displayed when your amp is
operating and no adjustments are being made to your ampli-
fier. This information scrolls through the display one after the
other
and then repeats.
1'> /-: ! [j-:{:/-? - Hey, we needed a brand plug for us since this
amp is 500000 cool!
If you want the display to continue scrolling simply press
the +-lOME key again.
MAIN - This menu is the first menu accessed from the
DEFAULT menu and is the gateway to all the settings and
information on your SX series amplifier.
To enter the MAIN menu simply press
the ENT key while in the DEFAULT
menu.
2.> ,':;: ,': '.tOL TS - Displays the current voltage at the
amplifier's +
12 volt battery input terminal.
The available selections in the MAIN menu are:
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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.
4'> ,l.i/:1FJ !7F")'/:1E - Model name of the amplifier or the name
you have changed it to.
3)
"" "n/-'- /- or "" " T'CI- /- DI'splays the current
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temperature of the amplifier in celsius or fahrenheit.
5'> /:1E!:1[fP~) !7Fi/:1E -Current memory preset in use (if
any) or the name you have changed it to.
If
you want to freeze the scrolling
display simply press the +-lOME key
and the scrolling will stop.

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T/··/EF'fJ1,9L -Thermal cutoff protection engaged.
91OPT· Short circuit protection engaged.
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nI .. "UL J - Ig vo. ge pro ec Ion engage .
rUSE· Faulty or blown power fuse.
S07".I / CE -Amp requires service by KICKER.
7aJ CL/F'F'[nr shows amplifiers current status orfault
code, The 6 possible codes are:
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7b. )/·-l/ 5 TOF?~J logs the last 5fault codes and how
long ago they happened when
compared to the RUN TIME log.
Press and hold the ENT key
to view the time it happened.
Use the UP and DOWN
keys to select the I·{ /S TOP'/ log
entry you want to view.
When you are done viewing
the current status press the
ESC key to return to the SICK
BAY menu.
When you are done viewing
the history press the ESC key.
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the am plifier.
3J 'jOL T 1,1,9;: - Displays the highest voltage at the
amplifiers
+12 volt terminal since being installed,
5'> TEMF) MR;: - Displays the highest temperature the
amplifier
has reached since being installed,
2'> '.ILl T 1/1 J 17 - Displays the lowest voltage seen at the
amplifiers
+12 volt terminal since being installed.
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11'1'- .I hi' hI'f'
J (\UII I III/e - Dlsp ays t etota time t e amp I ler
has been powered up since installation in 1/10th of
an hour increments
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amplifiers
+12 volt terminal.
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5/0: RI·]~J - Contains several
diagnostic tools. Once in this menu
you use the UP and DOWN keys to
scroll through
1-,I(J(]cnT ull.:Tn(Juand
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key to select.
S~JS TEMMENU -This menu item contains many diagnostic
tools
and first time setup options. Use the UP and DOWN
arrow keys to scroll through the options and press ENT to
select. Press the ESC key to return to the SYSTEM menu,
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PRESS &
HOLD
8'> rm1P nF:m1E - Here you can assign a unique name to
your
KICKER SX amplifier. This name will replace the model
name in the DEFAULT screen. If you change your mind and
do not want to change the name, press and hold the
+-lOME key for 1.5 seconds BEFORE making any changes.
The esc and ENT keys move
the cursor left or right to select
which character to change.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to
change the character displayed
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When you are finished press and
hold the +-lOME key for 1.5
seconds to save your new
amplifier name.
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to test operation of the amplifier
Use the UP and DOWN
keys to select no /Sf on or
nO/SE orF.
When the PINK NOISE is ON
the LEF T and P/Glf! indicators
in the 1515 VFD will blink on
and off.
When you are done using the
PINK NOISE generator press the
ESC key to return to the SICK
BAY menu.
SICK BAY -cont
NOTE •..
If you exit the SICK BAY menu with the PINK NOISE generator
still on, the LErT and P/ C':--/T 1515 VFD indicators will remain
blinking as a reminder.
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9J MEM nrll~1E - Here you can change the names of the
memory
locations. The factory defaults are
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reserved for future expansion.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to
select E'T'PI·iSS on or ]1/PFtSS orF.
11 J cn" 17 PF/17DE - Sets the input voltage window of the
UltraMatch gain control, Possible choices are:
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Press the ESC key to return to
the
MAIN menu.
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~HomE~
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13J /·:O/l1P I'ift! - This adjusts the KOMPRESSOR
activation threshold. Range is +24 dB to -24 dB to allow for
different
sized speakers or listener tastes. a is the
default factory setting.
Select the one closest to the maximum RCA input voltage
you expect to send to the amplifier.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to/;.: •.
select your voltage. Press the ESC to\.>.
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return to the MAIN menu. ~:~~:~
12'> It/PI·iSS IISP - Bypasses all DSP 9>
processing and sends the input signal directly to the
amplifier.
it. Use the UP and DOWN keys to
.\. .... select your setting and then press the
~Jih~/;',~ ESC to return to the MAIN menu.
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Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the memory
location
name you want to change and then press the
ENT key to select it.lf you change your mind and do not
want to
change the name, press and hold the HOME key
for 1.5 seconds BEFORE making any changes.
Repeat the above steps to rename the other presets.
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17J I-i}/DUT - This menu item will display information
about the
DAP (Digital Audio Processor) hardware, software
and build date.
16J PESE T F//;1P - This option resets all adjustable
settings back to their original factory defaults.
PRESS &
HOLD
When you are finished press and
hold the Home key for 1.5 seconds
to save your new amplifier lock code.
IMPORTANT!!! Be sure to write this
code down for future reference.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to
select 9: !P PESE T or I/O PESt T and
then press the eNT key to perform
the
selected action.
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in the Default Screen display, Determines how long
each menu item stays in the display before scrolling
to the next item. Adjustable from 1 - 11 seconds,
14J Iii ~Jlj-il/ - Several options to allow customizing
the amplifier's VFD display,
14aJ }/p! u-:rnESS .. Adjust the intensity level of
the ISIS VFD display. Five selectable levels.
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14bJ TEMP C~/--: - Selects between Celsius or
Fahrenheit for temperature readouts,
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• /_u,-,", LUllC -eyour own oc co e, e ac ory
default is Ie .. ):? but you can change it and create your own
code with up to 10 characters.
The esc and eNT keys move the
cursor left or right to select which
character to change.
t. Use the UP and DOWN keys to
".\< ...•••••••..••••. /< change the character displayed
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Use the UP and DOWN keys to
view the DSP Version, Software Version,
Hardware Version and Build Date. Press
<c::::~the esc key to return to the MAIN
• menu.
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The LEF Tand/or P! L1/"1T indicator will light up to indicate
which amplifier channel(sl you are currently adjusting.
NOTE ...
While adjusting the GAIN you will notice the L1F1i nindicator
on the ISIS VFD display is lit. This indicates you are in the
GAIN menu.
Press the ENT key to enter the
GAIN menu.
Press the ESC key to return to the
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Lcr" J, ,", I un I, J./U' n op Ions menu.
You can now adjust another channel
on this amplifier.
Use the UP and [JOWN keys to
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channel or }lOTi-! options and then
press the E NT key to select.
Now use the UP and [JOWN keys
to increase or decrease the gain of
the selected channel(s) in .5 dB
increments from 0 dB to +12 dB.
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L1/""1U7MENU - Here is where you adjust your amplifier's gain
control settings.
When you are done adjusting the
gain press the ESC key while in the
GAIN menu to return to the MAIN
menu.
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