Kicker IX1000.5 User manual

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Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Serial Number:
PERFORMANCE
RMS Power:
AMP1 & AMP2 channels driven
@ 14.4V, 40 stereo, ~ 1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 20 stereo, ~ 1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 40 mono, ~ 1% THD+N
RMS Power:
SUBWOOFER channel driven
@ 14.4V, 40 mono, ~ 1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 20 mono, ~ 1% THD+N
Length
Height
Width
Frequency
Response ± 1 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Sensitivity
INSTALLATION
IX.5-SERIES AMPLIFIERS Owner's Manual
IX1000.5
65Wx4
125W X 4
250Wx 2
250W X 1
500W X 1
11 -3/8" (288mm)
2-3/16" (55mm)
7-7 /8" (200mm)
20Hz-20kHz
>90dB, A-weighted, re: rated. power
Low Level: 125mV-5V
High Level: 250mV-1 OV
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 or IXSK
mounting kits (sold separately)
to stack IX amplifiers. ~
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IX AMPLIFIERS

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 below (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".
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
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.
Model External Fuse
(sold separately)
Power/Ground Wire KICKER Wiring Kit
IX1000.5 1 x 1 00 Ampere 4 Gauge
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::; 24"
(60cm) -
..... remote turn-on
(see page
5)
PK4, CK4, ZCK4
1+- ::; 18" -+1
(45cm)
-
bare-metal external fuse
+12V
chassis ground
battery ---3

FOUR CHANNEL OPERATION with SUBWOOFER
minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel (AMP1, AMP2, and SUB channels)
signal in
woofer
NOTE: minimum impedance of 4 ohms per channel when AMP1 or AMP2 speaker outputs are
bridged.
ZXRC REMOTE BASS
INSTALLATION
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OPERATION
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Automatic Turn-On Selection: The
IX
series o
ffer
·s
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
turn1ng
on additional amplifiers.
•
Rem
ote Turn-On: Set the
sw
itch
to+
12V to use the remote turn-on
le
ad from your source unit.
Run
18
gauge w
ire
f
ro
m
th
e Remote Turn-On Lead on your source unit to the terminal
la
beled
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:
Th
e Audio setting is the f
ina
l alternative for Automatic turn-on.
Thi
s
is
a Signal Sense
turn-on method
th
at detects the incom
in
g audio signal from your source
un
it and automatically turns on the
amplifi
er.
Th
is turn-on method w
ill
not work properly
if
the input gain control
is
not set appropriately.
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 sw
it
ch on the ampl
ifier.
Refer to the wiring section of this manual for additional instructions.
Fader Switch: Depress the fader
sw
it
ch
if
you are running t
wo
sets of inputs (front and rear for example) to the
amplifier. Lea
ve
the fader switch
OFF
if
you want to drive
all
channe
ls
from the
AMP1
input.
Sub Input:
If
there
is
a dedicated output
on
your source unit for a subwoofer, connect
it
to the RCA inputs
labeled "SUB", and set the SUB INPUT switch to the "SUB" position (depressed).
If
your source unit does not
have a dedicated subwoofer output, set the SUB INPUT switch to the "AMP2" position (unpressed), and make
sure your audio source
is
connected to the "AM
P2
" RCA inputs.
Remote Bass-ZXRC: When using the remote bass
level
control, you have the ability to control the output level
of the sub channel remotely.
To
mount the ZXRC remote bass level control, simply screw the metal bracket to
the chosen
lo
cation, 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.
GAIN
X-OVER FREQ BASS BOOST GAIN
X-OVERFREQ
GAIN
X-OVERFREQ
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200Hz
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200Hz
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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 amplifi
er.
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 Switch: Use the
XOVER
switch on the end panel of the amplifier to set the internal crossover to
OFF,
or
HI.
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. Never change the crossover "OFF/HI" switch
setting with the audio system on!
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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.
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 LEO 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) @)Check for
reversed power and ground connections.
0Ground 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. @)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. 0Check polarity of the
amplifier inputs
if using a bridged configuration.
Protection LED flashing with loud music? The red LEO 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. @)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 output from one channel? 0Check the balance control on source unit @Check the RCA (or speaker
input) and speaker output connections for the channel @)Swap the RCA
(or speaker input) cable from left to
right.
If the problem changes sides then you have a bad RCA (or speaker input) cable or source unit problem.
0Swap the speaker output wire from left to right. If the problem changes sides then you have a bad speaker
cable, passive crossover network and/or speaker.
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 0Check
the gain settings and turn them down if they are set too high.
Poor stereo image or reduced bass response? Check system phasing by turning the balance control from
left to right.
If there is more bass output when turned to either side, then check your speaker wiring, passive
crossover networks and speaker terminals for proper positive and negative connections. Reverse a speaker
connection from positive to negative
on the stereo/subwoofer channel(s); if the bass improves, the speaker was
out of phase.
No Fader? When using both sets of low-level (RCA) or high-level (speaker wire) inputs, the fader button must
be pushed
in.
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.
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IX AMPLIFIERS

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.
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
Authorized KICKER 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 "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
IX1000.5
65 x 4!250 x 1 @4 ohms from 20Hz-20kHz t 25-200Hz, 14.4VDC,
1% THO, CEA-2006 (Watts)
Signal to Noise Ratio -80dB I
-70d8 CEA-2006 (ref: 1W, A-weighted)
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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
fr
om date of original purchase with
re
ceipt.
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
lo
c
al
Authorized Stillwater Designs
(KICKER)
Dealer for warranty
servic
e.
Assistance
in
lo
cating
an
Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or by contacting Stillwater Designs
directly. You c
an
confi
rm
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
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
5)
StillwaterdesignS
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
KICKER
strives to maintain a goal of 48-hour 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 [phone]. 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
11
X.5-F-201
01105
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IX
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
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
oido 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
oido. 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 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 konnen einen Schallpegel erzeugen, der
zu
permanenten Gehorschaden
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
I
aut 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 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'1'e
de
fac;on
irreversible ! L:augmentation 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·l·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 74076 • USA • (405)
624-8510
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