Kicker KX800.5 User manual

rfKICKER
MODEL:
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Serial Number:
PERFORMANCE
Model:
RMS Power, AMP1 and AMP2
@ 14.4V, 4!1 stereo, s 1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 2!1 stereo, s 1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 4!1 mono, s 1% THD+N
RMS Power, SUB channel
@ 14.4V, 2Q mono, s 1 .5 % THD+N
@ 14.4V, 4Q mono, s 1 .5 % THD+N
Length I
in [em]
Height I
in [em]
Width I in {em]
Frequency Response ± 1 dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio
Input Sensitivity
Selectable Electronic Crossover
Bass Boost
Subsonic Filter
Remote Bass:
KX.5-SERIES AMPLIFIERS
OWNER'S MANUAL
KXB00.5
KXB00.5
50Wx4
100W X 4
200Wx 2
400W X 1
200W X 1
12
3/4 [32.4]
2
1/8 [5.5]
8
5/16 [21]
AMPS 1-2: 1OHz-20kHz
SUB: 10Hz-160Hz
>95dB, A-weighted,
re: rated power
Low Level:
126mV-6V
High Level: 250mV-1 OV
AMP 1: OFF/HP/LP, variable 1 0-5,000Hz with 1 OX switch;
24dB/octave
AMP 2: OFF/HP/LP/BP, variable HP 10-5,00Hz,
variable
LP 40-5,000Hz with 1 OX switch; 24dB/octave
SUB: Variable LP 40-160Hz; 24dB/octave
Variable
0-18dB @ 40Hz
Variable 10-80Hz; 24dB/Octave
Yes [included]
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.
2

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.
The
KX
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
KX
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". 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
outp~u-tsiiiiiiiiP
.a
core conductor
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.
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.
Model
KX800.5
External
Fuse
(sold separately)
1 x 1
00
Ampere
Power/Ground
Wire KICKER Wiring
Kit
4 Gauge PK4, CK44, ZCK44
3

POWER WIRING
SUB
+
m
0
t
::;24"
(60cm)
!
GND
-
-
•
POWER
REM
bare-metal
chassis ground
AMP2
r--
BRIDGED----,
L+ L- R+ R-
REMOTE
BASS
+12V
AMP1
AMP2
SUB
[OJ
AUTO
TURN
ON
1Ltoc~J,
0
rorom
0
0
--
~~~~
FADER
~~~~T
•
-IL!QGU,QF~QMP.SUB
external fuse
remote turn-on
(see page
6)
-+1
battery
bare-metal
chassis ground
AMP1
r--
BRIDGED----,
L+ L- R+ R-
raorn
0
..qo

FOUR CHANNEL OPERATION with SUBWOOFER
minimum impedance
of
2 ohms per channel (AMP1, AMP2, and SUB channels)
SUB
KXRC REMOTE BASS INSTALLATION
See page 6
(Q)
SUB
POWER
~JTBASS
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r----8:,~~~0---.,
GND
REM
+12V
AMP1
AMP2
SUB
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mo
L+
L·
R+
R·
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,--BRIDGED-----,
AMP1
,--BRIDGED-----,
L+ L- R+
R-
L+ L- R+
R-
(Q)
Surface-mount the
KXRC
remote
using the supplied screws.
5

OPERATION
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Hz
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Hz
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40Hz
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dB
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GAIN
SUB·
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EQ
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SONIC
-
Automatic Turn-On Selection: The
KX
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 +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.
Input Level:
The RCA inputs on
KICKER
KX
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.
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.
Sub Input:
If
there
is
no dedicated output on your source unit for a subwoofer, use the SUB INPUT switch to set
your subwoofer input to either SUB INPUT or AMP INPUT
2.
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.
KICK
EQ
Bass Boost Control:
The variable bass boost control
on
the side of the amplifier
is
designed to
give you increased output,
0-18dB,
at
40
Hz.
The setting for this control
is
subjective.
If
you turn
it
up, you must
readjust the input gain control to avoid clipping the amplifier.
Crossover Switches with Frequency Multiplier:
Use the
XOVER
switches
on
the end panel of the amplifier
to set the internal crossovers of AMPS 1 & 2 to
OFF,
HI-PASS, LO-PASS, or BAND-PASS (AMP 2 only). When
the switch
is
set to
OFF,
a
full
bandwidth signal will be amplified. Set the switch to
HP
if
you want the amplifier's
internal crossover to serve as a high-pass
filter.
Set the switch to
LP
if
you want the amplifier's internal crossover
to serve as a low-pass
filter.
Set the switch to
BP
when a specific frequency range
is
required. Never change the
crossover switches with the audio system on!
Set the 1X/1
OX
frequency multiplier switch to the setting that
is
appropriate for your application. A setting of
10X
will
set the range of the
AMP 1
crossover to 1
00-5,000Hz, and the LO-PASS crossover of
AMP 2
to
400-5,
OOOHz.
6

Adjustable Subsonic Filter
{SUB):
The variable subsonic filter
will
provide a cut-off point for lower frequencies
(10-80Hz) that could potentially damage your speakers from over-excursion, along with wasting your amplifier's
power. The setting for this control should be set relative to your speaker's low-frequency capability.
Remote Bass-KXRC:
With the
KXRC
remote bass
level
control, you have the ability to control the output
level
of the amplifier remotely.
To
surface-mount the
KXRC
remote bass
level
control, simply screw the remote to the
chosen location, then
run
the cable from the controller to the "Remote Bass" jack on the amplifier panel.
Do
NOT
connect/disconnect while the amplifier
is
on.
See page
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 Protection
(PRT)
LED
on the side panel of your
KICKER
KX
series amplifier. Depending
on
the state of the amplifier and the
vehicle's charging system, the
LED
will
either glow
red
or be off.
Red {PRT) LED flickering with loud music?
The
red
(PRT)
LED
indicates low battery voltage or
an
illegal
load. 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.
Red {PRT) 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. 0 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
()Check
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.
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 [phone] for unanswered or specific questions.
7

KICKER will now provide a three-
year warranty with all KX-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
KX
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
KX
amplifier performance.
A superior-quality KICKER installation Kit
is
guaranteed to extend the life of KX
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
8
KX800.5
50W
x
4@
4 ohms (10Hz-20,000Hz)
Signal to Noise Ratio
-75d8
CEA-20068
(ref:
1
W,
A-weighted)
200W x 1 @4 ohms (40Hz-160Hz)
Signal to Noise Ratio
-75d8
CEA-20068
(ref:
1
W,
A-weighted)
14.4VDC,
1%
THO, CEA-20068 (Watts)

ELECTRONICS
LIMITED
WARRANTY
When purchased from
an
Authorized
KICKER
Dealer, KICKER warrants this product to be free from defects
in
material
and workmanship under normal use for a period of T\NO
(2)
YEARS from date of original purchase with receipt.
If
this
product
is
identified as "Refurbished" or
"B
Goods", the warranty
is
limited to a period of THREE
(3)
MONTHS from
the date of original purchase.
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. Warranty replacements may have
cosmetic scratches and blemishes.
Di
scontinued 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
co
ntacting 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 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 COD,
will
be refused.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This warranty
is
va
lid
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 with tampered or missing serial numbers
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA)
number
o Products purchased from
an
UNAUTHORIZED dealer
o Freight Damage
o The cost of shipping product to KICKER
o Service performed by anyone other than KICKER
5)
stillwaterdesigns
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
KICKER strives to maintain a goal of one week turnaround for
all
electronics
(am
plifiers, 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 [phone].
Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your
co
untry'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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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.
GARANTiA INTERNACIONAL Version
Espaiiol
Our
goods come
with
guarantees that cannot
be
excluded under
the
Australian Consumer Law.
You
are
entitled
to
a replacement
or
refund
for
a
major
failure
and
for
compensation
for
any
other
reasonably
foreseeable
loss or
damage.
You
are
also
entitled
to
have
the
goods
repaired
or
replaced
if
the
goods
fail
to
be
of acceptable
quality
and
the
failure
does
not
amount
to a
major
failure.
Comunfquese con
su
concesionario o distribuidor KICKER internacional para obtener infor aci6n sobre procedimientos especfficos
relacionados con las normas de garantfa de
su
pais.
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 s
in
distorsi6n
al
mi
smo volumen.
El
dolor es 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 viv
ir
Ia
vida
Li
v
in'
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
linea
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
la
s reglas y reglamentos locales sobre ruido en cuanto a los
niveles legales y apropiados de audici6n fuera del vehiculo.
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 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
Li
vin' 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'
i'e
de
fac;on
irreversible ! L'augmentation du volume d'un systeme jusqu'a un niveau presentant une distorsion audible endommage
davantage
l'ou'(e
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'o
u'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
tousles
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.
P.O.
Box
459
• Stillwater, Oklahoma 7
4076
• USA • (405)
624-8510
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TOTALPOWER
OUTPUT
[WATTS
RMS]
952
--
I
passed.
! I
passed.
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P•ssed
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TOTAL
HARMONIC
DISTORTION
TEST
SiGNAL-TO-NOISE
RATIO
TEST
PROTEC
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