Kicker PX200.1 User manual

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PERFORMANCE
Model:
RMS Power
@
0.5n
mono,
:::;
10% THD+N
@
10
mono,:::;
1%
THD+N
Length,
in.
[em]
Height,
in.
[mm]
Width,
in.
[mm]
Frequency Response ± 1dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio
Input Sensitivity
Electronic Crossover
Subsonic Filter
Bass Boost
PX.1-SERIES
AMPLIFIERS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
PX200.1
PX200.1
200W
X
1
100W
x 1
4-11/16"
[12]
2"
[50.6]
3-1
/2"
[88.2]
40Hz-250Hz
>90dB, A-weighted,
re:
rated power
Low Level: 125mV-5V
High Level: 250mV-1
OV
Selectable
1OOHz
or 250Hz lowpass; 24dB/octave
40Hz; 24dB/octave
Selectable ON or
OFF;
6dB centered @60Hz
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.
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
PX
harness to the
amplifier. Connect the ground wire to a paint-and-corrosion-free, solid, metal area of the vehicle's chassis,
making
it
no longer than 24" (60cm). Adding
an
additional ground wire of this same gauge
(or
larger) between the
battery's negative post and the vehicle chassis
is
recommended.
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The PX amplifier has dual input sensitivity differential inputs which will receive either high or low level signals
from your 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
PX
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 hi-level signal at the output. 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.
core conductor
shield
to amplifier
OR
~ source unrt hrgh-level
speaker outputs
Cut the looped red power cable located on the
PX harness and install a 15A fuse. Fuse installation should be
within 18" (45cm) of the battery and in-line with the harness' power cable, which
is 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.
I~
bare-metal
RCA inputs
(remove to use
hi-level input
Model
PX200.1
External Fuse
(sold separately}
1 x 15 Ampere
m:t:l:t::::
::::: 24"
(60cm)
+
speaker outputs remote turn-on
(see page
5)
:0: 18"
(45cm)
battery
bare-metal
chassis ground
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OPERATION
INPUT LEVEL
100Hz
OFFL012V
~~~
ON
HI
DC
250Hz
Automatic Turn-On Selection: The
PX
series offers two automatic turn-on modes that can be selected on the
end panel; +12V or DC Offset. Using the DC Offset mode causes the
REM
terminal wire 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 the
PX
harness.
Run
18
gauge wire from the Remote Turn-On Lead on your source unit to the
REM
wire
on
the
PX
harness. 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.
Input Level:
The RCA inputs on
KICKER
PX
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 set the Input
Level switch on the amplifier to
HI.
LO-PASS Switch:
Use the LO-PASS switch on the end panel of the amplifier to set the internal crossover.
Choose a cutoff of
1OOHz
or 250Hz. Never change the switch with the audio system
on!
Bass Boost:
The bass boost switch on the side of the amplifier
is
designed to give you increased output (6dB)
at 60Hz.
If
turned on,
it
is
recommended that you readjust the input gain control to avoid clipping the amplifier.
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.
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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
a Power
Protection
LED
on the side power panel of your Kicker
PX
series amplifier. Depending on the state of the amplifier
and the vehicle's charging system, the
LED
will
glow either
Red
or Blue. When the blue
LED
is
lit
this indicates
the amplifier
is
turned on and no trouble exists.
Blue 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)
@)Check for reversed
power and ground connections
0
Ground terminal, for proper conductivity.
Blue LED on, no output?
Check the following:
ORCA
connections @Test speaker outputs with a "known"
good speaker. @)Substitute source unit with a "known" good source unit.
(»Check
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 1
0-1 6 volt operating range. Have the vehicle's charging and electrical
system inspected. @)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 @)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 (405)
624-8583
for unanswered or specific
questions.
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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 TWO (
2)
YEARS from date of original purchase.
If
this product
is
identified as "Refurbished" or
"B
Goods", the warranty
is
limited to a period of
THREE
(3)
MONTHS from 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. 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 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
defectiv
e,
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
in
voice 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 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
1-JOW
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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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
Comuniquese con su concesionario o distribuidor KICKER internacional para obtener infor aci6n sobre procedimientos especificos
relacionados con las normas
de
garantia de su pais.
ADVERTENCIA: Los excitadores KICKER son capaces de producir niveles de sonido que pueden danar permanentemente
el
oido. 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
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 las reglas y reglamentos locales sobre 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 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'fe
de
fa<:1on
irreversible ! Laugmentation du volume d'un systeme jusqu'a un niveau presentant une distorsion audible endommage
davantage
l'ou'fe
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'fe
de
fa<:1on
irreversible. Reglez
le
volume en faisant prevue
de
bon sens!
Lexpression
"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
po~r
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.
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sti
llwaterdesigns
P.O.
Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • (405)
624-8510
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