Kicker DX200.4 User manual

lfKICKER
MODEL:
Authorized
KICKER
Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
PERFORMANCE
Model:
RMS Power
@
14.4V,
40
stereo,
~
1%
THD+N
@
14.4V,
20
stereo,~
1% THD+N
@
14.4V,
40
mono,~
1%
THD+N
Length,
in
.
(em)
Electronic Crossover
Bass Boost
Specifications common to all models:
Height
in.
(mm)
Width,
ln.
(mm)
Frequency Response ± 1
dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio
Input Sensitivity
DX.4-SERIES
AMPLIFIERS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
DX200.4
I
DX400.4
DX200.4
DX400.4
25Wx4
50Wx4
50Wx4
100Wx 4
100W
X 2
200Wx
2
10-1
/4"
(26)
16-1
/8"
(41)
18dB/Octave High Pass Fixed 12dB/Octave, variable
@
1OOHz,
18dB/Octave Low 50Hz-200Hz, selectable
Pass Fixed
@
80Hz
HI,
LO
and OFF
Selectable
0/9dB
@
40Hz
2-1
/4"
(57)
8-5/16"
(211)
20Hz-20KHz
Variable
0-12dB
@
40Hz
>95dB, A-weighted,
re:
rated power
Low Level: 125mV-5V
High Level: 250mV-1
OV
Pro Tip:
To
get the best performance from your new
KICKER
Amplifier and extend the warranty by 1
year,
use
genuine
KICKER
accessories and wiring.
INSTALLATION
Mounting:
Choose a structurally sound location to mount your
KICKER
amplifier. Make sure there are
no
items
behind the area where the screws
will
be driven. Choose a location that allows at least 4"
(1
Ocm)
of open
ventilation for the amplifier.
If
possible, mount the amplifier
in
the climate-controlled passenger compartment.
Drill
four holes using a 7
/64" (3mm) bit and use the supplied #8 screws to mount the amplifier.
Wiring:
Disconnect the vehicle's battery to avoid
an
electrical short. Then, connect the ground wire to the
amplifier. Make the ground wire short, 24" (60cm) or less, and connect
it
to a paint-and-corrosion-free, solid,
metal area of the vehicle's chassis. Adding
an
additional ground wire of this same gauge
(or
larger) between the
battery's negative post and the vehicle chassis
is
recommended.
2

The DX amplifier has dual input sensitivity differential RCA inputs which will receive either high or low level signals
from your car stereo's source unit. A high-level signal can be run from the source unit's speaker outputs to the
stereo RCA input on the end panel of the amplifier using the KICKER ZISL as shown (make sure you set the
DX
amplifier's input level switch to "HI") Alternatively the signal can be delivered to the amplifier using the low-level
RCA outputs on the source unit. Set the input level
sw1tch on the end panel of the amplifier to "LO". Either input
method will provide a low-level output signal at the RCA output
wh1ch effectively passes the audio signal to
another amplifier or component Keep the audio signal cable away from factory wiring harnesses and other
power wiring
If you need to cross this wiring cross 1t at a 90 degree angle.
source
un1t
high-level speaker
outputs
+
core conductor
shield
to amplifier
OR
~ sourC€ unit high-level
speaker outputs
Install a fuse within 18" (45cm)
of the battery and in-line w1th the power cable connected to your amplifier. If you
ever need to remove the amplifier from the vehicle after
it has been installed, the ground w1re should be the last
w1re disconnected from the amplifier--Just the opposite as when you installed it.
Model
DX200 4
DX400.4
f
::;; 24"
(60cm)
External Fuse
(sold separately}
Power/Ground Wire
1 x 50 Ampere
1 x
80 Ampere
-
-
bare-metal
chassis ground
8 Gauge
4 Gauge
remote turn-on
(see page
5)
1+-
0\.9
external fuse
::;; 18 "
(45cm)
KICKER Wiring Kit
PKB, ZCK84
PK4, CK44, ZCK44
0)(4()().4
-+1
-
battery -
-3

FOUR CHANNEL OPERATION
minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel
BRIDGED OPERATION (MONO)
minimum impedance of 4 ohms
STEREO-AND-MONO-SIMULTANEOUSLY(SAMS) OPERATION
minimum impedance of 4 ohms bridged (mono) and 2 ohms per channel stereo
4

OPERATION
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audio inputs
Automatic Turn-On Selection: The OX series offers three different automatic turn-on modes that can be
selected
on the end panel; + 12V, DC Offset, and Audio. Using either the DC Offset or Audio mode causes the
REM terminal to have +12V out for turning on additional amplifiers.
• Remote Turn-On: Set the switch to +12Vto use the remote turn-on lead from your source unit.
Run 18
gauge wire from the Remote Turn-On Lead
on your source unit to the terminal labeled REM between the
amplifier's positive and negative power terminals. This
is the preferred automatic turn-on method.
• DC Offset Turn-On:
If Remote Turn-On is not an option, the next best setting is DC Offset. The DC Offset
mode detects a 6V DC offset from the HI-Level speaker outputs when the source unit has been turned on.
• Signal Sense Turn-On: The Audio setting
is the final alternative for Automatic turn-on. This is a Signal Sense
turn-on method that detects the incoming audio signal from your source unit and automatically turns on the
amp. This turn-on method
will not work properly if the input gain control is not set appropriately.
Input Level: The RCA inputs on KICKER OX amplifiers are capable of receiving either Hi or Low-level signals
from your source unit.
If the only output available from your source unit is a Hi-Level signal, simply press in the
Input Level switch on the amplifier. Refer to the wiring section of this manual for additional instructions.
Crossover Switch: Use the XOVER switch on the end panel of the amplifier to set the internal crossover to
OFF, HI or LO. When the switch is set to OFF, a full bandwidth signal will be amplified. Set the switch to HI if
you want the amplifier's internal crossover to serve as a high-pass filter. Set the switch to LO if you want the
amplifier's internal crossover to serve
as a low-pass filter. Never change the crossover "OFF/HI/LO" switch setting
with the audio system
on!
Crossover Control: The variable crossover on the front of the DX400.4 allows you to adjust the crossover
frequency from
50-200Hz. The setting for this control is subjective; 80Hz is a good place to start.
Fader Switch: Depress the fader switch if you are running two sets of inputs (front and rear for example) to the
amplifier. Leave the fader switch
OFF if you want to drive all channels from a single stereo input.
Input Gain Control: The input gain control is not a volume control. It matches the output of the source unit to
the input level of the amplifier.
Turn the source unit up to about 3/4 volume (if the source unit goes to 30, turn it
to 25). Next, slowly turn (clockwise) the gain on the amplifier up until you can hear audible distortion, then turn it
down a little.
Bass Boost Control: The variable bass boost control on the side of the DX400.4 amplifier is designed to give
you increased output,
0-12dB, at 40Hz. The setting for this control is subjective. If you turn it up, you must
readjust the input gain control to avoid clipping the amplifier. The DX200
.4 uses a switch to select between OdB
and +9dB of bass boost at 40Hz.
5

TROUBLESHOOTING
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
is a Power
Protection
LED on the side power panel of your Kicker OX series amplifier. Depending on the state of the amplifier
and the vehicle's charging system, the
LED Will glow either Red or Green. When the green LED is lit this indicates
the amplifier
is turned on and no trouble exists.
Green LED off, no output? With a Volt Ohm Meter (VOM) check the following: 0+ 12 volt power terminal
(should read +12V to +16V) @Remote turn-on terminal (should read +12V to +
16V) C)Check for reversed
power and ground connections G)Ground terminal, for proper conductivity.
Green LED on, no output? Check the following: ORCA connections @Test speaker outputs with a
"known" good speaker. C)Substitute source unit with a "known" good source unit.
0Check for a signal in the
RCA cable feeding the amplifier with the VOM meter set to measure "AC" voltage.
Protection LED flashing with loud music? The red LED indicates low battery voltage. Check all the
connections
in your vehicle's charging system. It may be necessary to replace or charge your vehicle's battery or
replace your vehicle's alternator.
Protection LED on, no output? 0Amplifier is very hot= thermal protection is engaged. Test for proper
impedance at the speaker terminals with a VOM meter (see the diagrams
in this manual for minimum
recommended impedance and multiple speaker wiring suggestions). Also check for adequate airflow around
the amplifier. @Amplifier shuts down only while vehicle
is running = voltage protection circuitry is engaged.
Voltage to the amplifier
is not within the 10-16 volt operating range. Have the vehicle's charging and electrical
system inspected. C)Amplifier will only play at low volume levels = 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.
No or low output? 0Check the balance control on source unit @Check the RCA (or speaker input) and
speaker output connections.
Alternator noise-whining sound with engine's RPM? 0Check for damaged RCA (or speaker input) cable
@Check the routing of RCA (or speaker input) cable C)Check the source unit for proper grounding 0Check
the gain settings and turn them down if they are set too high.
Reduced bass response? Reverse a speaker connection from positive to negative on the stereo/subwoofer
channel(s):
if the bass improves, the speaker was out of phase.
Ground Noise? KICKER amplifiers are engineered to be fully compatible with all manufacturers' head units.
Some head units may require additional grounding to prevent noise from entering the audio signal.
If you are
experiencing this problem with your head unit, in most cases running a ground wire from the RCA outputs on the
head unit to the chassis will remedy this issue.
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.
CAUTION: When jump starting the vehicle, be sure that connections made with jumper cables are correct.
Improper connections can result
in blown amplifier fuses as well as the failure of other critical systems in the
vehicle.
If you have more questions about the installation or operation of your new KICKER product, see the Authorized
KICKER Dealer where you made your purchase. For more advice on installation, click on the SUPPORT tab on
the KICKER homepage, www.kicker.com. Choose the TECHNICAL SUPPORT tab, choose the subject you are
interested
in, and then download or view the corresponding information. Please E-mail [e-mail] or
call Technical Services (405)
624-8583 for unanswered or specific questions.
6

KICKER will now provide a three-
year warranty with all OX-Series
Amplifier purchases paired with a
qualifying KICKER Installation Kit* .
This extends the standard warranty by
an
additional
year.
Amplifier
and
Kit must
be
purchased from an
Authorized KICKER Dealer.
KICKER
OX
amplifier
success
is currently at an
unheard-of
rate, making the extended
warranty program even
more
beneficial to you.
Using poor-quality,
under-spec
wiring kits will
impede
OX
amplifier performance.
A superior-quality KICKER installation Kit
is
guaranteed to extend the life
of
OX
amplifiers.
The new extended warranty applies only to
KICKER
amplifiers and accessories sold to consumers by Authorized
KICKER
Dealers
in
the United States of America or
its
possessions.
It
also only applies to the original purchaser of
KICKER
amplifiers and accessories. One warranty extension per amplifier
is
allowed regardless of the number of amplifier
installation kits purchased. This program does not apply to
"B"
-stock product or factory-refurbished product.
This offer is for a limited time, so see your local Authorized KICKER Dealer soon for details.
*U.S.A. Only IEE.UU. solamente INur USA ILes USA Seulement
Signal to
7

ELECTRONICS
LIMITED
WARRANTY
KICKER
warrants this product to be free from defects
in
material and workmanship under normal use for a period of
THREE
(3)
MONTHS from date of original purchase 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.
An
y 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
limi
tations
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:
Defect
ive
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 only
the defective items
in
a package that
will
prevent shipping damage, and return
to:
Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband St, 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 freightcollect to you.
For example,
if
a subwoofer
is
defective, only return the defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure. 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 type of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items sent
freight-collect, or COO, 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
o Subsequent damage to other components
o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation
o Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be
considered abuse
o Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
o Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion
o Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
o Return shipping on non-defective items
o Products with tampered or missing barcode labels
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA)
number
o Freight Damage
o The cost of shipping product to
KICKER
o Service performed by anyone other than
KICKER
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
KICKER
strives to maintain a goal of one-week turnaround 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) 624-851
0.
Contact your International
KICKER
dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty
policies.
Note:
All
specifications and performance figures
are
subject to change. Please visit
www.kicker.com
for the most
current information.
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DX.4-F-201 01103
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INTERNATIONAL
WARRANTY
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.
GARANTfA
INTERNACIONAL
Version
Espaliol
Comunfquese con su concesionario o distribuidor
KICKER
internacional para obtener infor aci6n sobre procedimientos especfficos
relacionados con las normas de garantfa de su
pafs.
ADVERTENCIA: Los excitadores
KICKER
son capaces de producir niveles de sonido que pueden danar permanentemente
el
ofdo. Subir
el
volumen del sistema hasta
un
nivel que produzca distorsi6n es mas danino para
el
ofdo que escuchar
un
sistema sin distorsi6n
al
mismo volumen.
El
dolores
siempre una indicaci6n de que
el
sonido es muy fuerte y que puede danar
permanentemente
el
ofdo. Sea precavido cuando controle
el
volumen.
La
frase "combustible para vivir
Ia
vida Livin' Loud™ a todo volumen" se refiere
al
entusiasmo
porIa
vida que
Ia
marca
KICKER
de estereos de autom6vil representa y a
Ia
recomendaci6n a nuestros clientes de que vivan
lo
mejor posible
("a
todo volumen")
en todo sentido.
La
lfnea de altavoces y amplificadores
KICKER
es
Ia
mejor del mercado de audio de autom6viles y por
lo
tanto
representa
el
"combustible" para vivir a todo volumen en
el
area de "estereos de autom6vil" de
Ia
vida de nuestros clientes.
Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas y reglamentos locales sabre ruido en cuanto a los
niveles legales y apropiados de audici6n fuera del vehfculo.
INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE
Deutsche
Version
Nehmen Sie mit lhren internationalen KICKER-Fachhandler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf,
urn
Details uber die Garantieleistungen
in
lhrem Land
zu
erfahren.
WARNUNG: KICKER-Treiber kbnnen einen Schallpegel erzeugen, der zu permanenten Gehbrschaden fUhren kann! Wenn Sie ein
System auf einen Pegel stellen, der hbrbare Verzerrungen erzeugt, schadet das lhren Ohren mehr, als ein nicht verzerrtes System
auf dem gleichen Lautstarkepegel.
Die
Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige dafur, dass der Schallpegel
zu
laut ist und zu
permanenten Gehbrschaden fUhren kann. Seien Sie bei der Lautstarkeeinstellung bitte vernunftig!
Der Slogan "Treibstoff fur Livin' Loud" bezieht sich auf die mit den KICKER-Autostereosystemen assoziierte Lebensfreude und die
Tatsache, dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen,
in
allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach dem Besten ("Livin' Loud")
zu
streben.
Die
Lautsprecher und Verstarker von
KICKER
sind auf dem Markt fur Auto-Soundsysteme fuhrend und stellen somit den "Treibstoff"
fur das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden
dar.
Wir empfehlen allen unseren Kunden, sich bezuglich der zugelassenen und
passenden Lautstarkepegel auBerhalb des Autos an die brtlichen Larmvorschriften
zu
halten.
GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE
Version
Frant;aise
Pour connaltre les procedures propres a
Ia
politique de garantie de votre pays, contactez votre revendeur ou distributeur
International KICKER.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Les haut-parleurs
KICKER
ont
Ia
capacite de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager l'ou'ie de
fac;on irreversible ! L'augmentation du volume d'un systeme jusqu'a un niveau presentant une distorsion audible endommage
davantage
l'ou'ie
que l'ecoute d'un systeme sans distorsion au meme volume.
Le
seuil de
Ia
douleur est toujours
le
signe que
le
niveau sonore est trop eleve et risque d'endommager
l'ou'i'e
de
fac;on
irreversible. Reglez
le
volume en faisant prevue de bon sens!
L'expression "carburant pour vivre plein
pot"
fait reference
au
dynamisme de
Ia
marque
KICKER
d'equipements audio pour
vehicules
eta
pour but d'encourager nos clients a faire
le
maximum
("
vivre plein
pot")
dans tous
les
aspects de leur
vie.
Les
haut-parleurs et amplificateurs
KICKER
sont les meilleurs dans
le
domaine des equipements audio et representent done pour nos
client
le
"carburant pour vivre plein
pot"
dans
I'
aspect"
installation audio de vehicule
"de
leur
vie.
Nous encourageons tous nos
clients
a
respecter toutes les lois et reglementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores acceptables a l'exterieur des vehicules.
5)
stillwaterdesigns
P.
0.
Box
459
• Stillwater, Oklahoma 7
4076
• USA • (405)
624-851
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TOTAL MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT [WATTS RMS]
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