Kicker IX500.1 IX-1Series User manual

if
KICKER
Authorized
KICKER
Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
PERFORMANCE
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IX.1-SERIES
AMPLIFIERS
Owner's
Manual
IX500.1/IX1000.1
IX500.1
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(238mm)
2-3/16" (55mm)
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IX1000.1
550W
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rated power
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Variable In-pass.
50-200Hz,
24dB/octave
Variable
0-18dB
@
40Hz
@·25Hz
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. Use the
IXSM
mounting bracket (sold separately) to stack
IX
amplifiers of different sizes.
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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.
The
IX
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
IX
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 switch on the end panel of the amplifier to "LO". Either input
method will provide a low-level output signal at the RCA output, which 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
it
at a
90
degree angle.
source unit
high-level speaker core conductor
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+
shield
to amplifier
source unit high-level
speaker outputs
Install a fuse within 18" (45cm) of the battery and in-line with the power cable connected to your amplifier. Install
a second fuse within 18" (45cm) of the amplifier.
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.
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5)
external fuse
MONO
OPERATION
minimum impedance
of
2 ohms
+12V
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battery
OPERATION
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AUTO
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Automatic Turn-On Selection:
The
IX
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.
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• Remote Turn-On: Set the switch to
+
12V to 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.
IX
AMPLIFIERS

Input Level: The RCA inputs on
KICKER
IX
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.
Remote Bass: With the
KICKER
ZXRC remote bass
level
control, you have the ability to control the output
level of the amplifier remotely.
To
mount the ZXRC remote bass level control, simply screw the metal bracket to
the chosen location, then slide the housing onto the bracket until
it
snaps into place.
Run
the cable from the
controller to the "Remote Bass" jack on the amplifier chassis.
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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.
Crossover Control: The variable crossover on the front of the amplifier allows you to adjust the crossover
frequency from 50-200Hz. The setting for this control
is
subjective; 80Hz
is
a good place to start.
Bass Boost Control: The variable bass boost control on the front of the amplifier
is
designed to give you
increased output,
0-18dB,
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.
ZXRC REMOTE BASS
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it
snaps
into the metal bracket
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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
an
illuminated
blue badge on top of the amplifier denoting the power state of the amp
in
addition to the Protection
LED
on the
end panel of your
KICKER
IX
series amplifier. When the blue badge
is
lit,
this indicates the amplifier
is
turned on
and the amplifier
is
functioning properly.
BLUE Badge Light 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)
0Check
for
reversed power and ground connections.
8Ground
terminal, for proper conductivity.
0Check
for blown fuses.
BLUE Badge Light on,
no
output?
Check the following:
ORCA
connections @Test speaker outputs with a
"known" good speaker.
0Substitute
source unit with a "known" good source unit.
8Check
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.
0Amplifier
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
0Check
the source unit for proper grounding
8Check
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 [email protected] or
call Technical Services (405)
624-8583
for unanswered or specific questions.
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AMPLIFIERS

KICKER will now provide a three-
year warranty with all IX-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
AuthorizedKICKER Dealer.
KICKER 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
IX
amplifier performance.
A superior-quality KICKER installation Kit
is
guaranteed to extend the life of IX
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 "8"-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
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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. 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
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) 624-851 0 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
7
4075
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 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
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
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CE:
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
KICKER strives to maintain a goal of one week 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) 624-851
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.
P.O.
Box
459
• Stillwater, Oklahoma 7
4076
• USA • (405)
624-8510
111X.1-B-201
01012
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AMPLIFIERS

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 Versi6n Espaitol
Comunfquese con su concesionario o distribuidor KICKER internacional para obtener infor aci6n sabre 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, um Details uber die Garantieleistungen in
lhrem Land zu erfahren.
WARNUNG: KICKER-Treiber konnen einen Schallpegel erzeugen, der
zu permanenten Gehorschaden fUhren kann! Wenn Sie ein
System auf einen Pegel stellen, der horbare 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 Gehorschaden 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 ortlichen 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'le de
faQon irreversible! L:augmentation du volume d'un systeme jusqu'a un niveau presentant une distorsion audible endommage
davantage l'ou'le 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 trap eleve et risque d'endommager l'ou'le de faQon 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 taus 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 taus nos
clients a respecter toutes les lois et reglementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores acceptables a l'exterieur des vehicules.
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • [phone]
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