Kicker iKick iK501 User manual

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The Kicker iKICK iK501 Digital Stereo System for iPhone and iPod is designed for "Livin' Loud" with your iPod in the
home environment. The iK501
is fully featured with dual full-range 5" (127mm) Kicker drivers and 3/4" (20mm) silk dome
tweeters driven by apowerful stereo amplifier with digital signal processing. The
6" (152mm) square passive radiator
(subwoofer)
on the back ot the iK501 balances the sonic output, adding the punchy low-frequency response that put
Kicker subwoofers
on the map. The rotary control and Infrared remote allow simple, streamlined control of your iK501
Stereo System. The
iK501 can be used with any 4th generation or newer iPod. In addition, the iK501 boasts awide
range of connectivity options including stereo RCA outputs, composite video output, and
an 1/8" stereo auxiliary input for
incorporating additional audio devices with your iK501 Stereo System. Note:
3rd Generation and older iPods must use
the auxiliary input instead
of the Docking Bay.
DOCKINGYOURiPod Figure 1
1. Choose the dock adapter that best fits your iPod or use
the universal adapter that came with your iPod. See the
table below
2. Attach the adapter to the iK501 's docking bay.
3. Connect your iPod to the iK501 's dock connector.
4. Plug the power cable into the DC input on the back of
the iK501.
5. Plug the 2-prong electrical plug into asurge protected
electrical outlet.
iPodModel
Apple~ Adapter#iK501 AdapterLabel
1. iPod Nano (2nd Gen) 2GB, 4GB &8GB
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2. iPod Nano (3rd Gen) 4GB &8GB 13
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3. iPhone 3G 15 iPHONE3G
4. iPod Nano (4th Gen) 16 NANO 4G
5. iPod Touch (2nd Gen) 17 TOUCH 2G
The iK501 docking station has been optimized to match the sonic output of the iPod with the iPod's EO in the "Off"
setting.
The iPod's "Sound Check" should also be off; otherwise you may experience poor bass response and lower
volume levels
in your music.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow all the instructions listed in this manual. Follow all safety and procedural recommendations to prevent
damage to your self, your Kicker product, or your portable entertainment device.
The iK501 should not be used near water or
in an environment where exposure to liquids is possible. This includes but is
not exclusive to areas where splashing, dripping, leaks, spills, and exposure to rain can occur, Liquid containers should
not be placed on or near the iK501 Stereo System, The
iK501 Stereo System should not be cleaned with liquid cleaners,
Use only adry cloth to clean the iK501 ,Only use the iK501
in areas with adequate open ventilation allowing at least 4"
of space on
all sides of the iK501, Do not set the iK501 on any surface or cover the iK501 with any object that could
impede the airflow to and from the iK501 Stereo System. The iK501 should not be placed near any source of heat. This
includes but is not limited to stoves, radiators, heating elements, electronic heat sources, and areas where excessive
solar heat can be generated. Do not install the iK501 near any flame or place any flammable objects near the device,
The power outlet used to provide power to the iK501 should be accessible at
all times. The polarized 2-prong electrical
plug has awide blade and narrow blade that should
fit into the corresponding wide and narrow receiving connections
of your electrical outlet. Do not force the plug into the outlet.
If the plug provided with the unit does not fit, consult with
an electrician to upgrade the electrical outlet accordingly, The power cord should be situated in away that protects it
from being pinched, walked on, tripped over, or accidentally pulled from the electrical outlet or the electrical input on the
iK501,
00 not run the cable through doorways or underneath objects that could damage the wire or tear the insulating
material surrounding the wire, Only use the manufacturer supplied power supply with the iK501 .We recommend using a
surge protector/power conditioner and unplugging the iK501 during any electrical storms or situations that could cause
voltage fluctuations
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USINGTHESYSTEMMENUROTARYCONTROL
The iK501 Stereo System's rotary control provides an intuitive user interface. The System Menu options listed on the
LCD display below are available for adjustment by the rotary control. The rotary control knob
is used as apush-button to
power
on the iK501 and to scroll through the menus available on the LCD screen. Turning the rotary control knob allows
you to adjust the parameters of the selected menu.
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System
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Use the push-button selector to tum on the iK501 and to
make menu selections.
Tum the rotary control to adjust
the system menu parameters.
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After plugging the power supply into the DC input on the back of the iK501, the unit will be in "Standby" mode, as
displayed by the LCD screen on the System Menu.
Turn the power on by pushing the rotary control button once. When
the power
is on, both the "Kicker" logo and "Vol" will be displayed on the System Menu.
Volume: By default, the iK501 will be in volume control mode and "Vol" will be displayed on the LCD screen. Turn the
rotary knob to adjust the volume
up or down. The rotary control will automatically revert to volume control mode after a
short time period
if any other menus have been selected.
To scroll through the other menus, simply use the rotary control as apush-button. Each single button push will take you
from one menu to the next, rotating through Treb>Bass>Aux-ln>Vol and back to the
"Treb" treble control.
Treble: To adjust the treble on the iK501, use the rotary control as apush-button to scroll through the menus until the
"Treb" menu is displayed on the LCD screen. Turn the rotary control knob clockwise to increase treble and counter-
clockwise to reduce treble.
Bass: To adjust the bass level on the iK501, use the rotary control as apush-button to scroll through the menus
until the "Bass" menu
is displayed on the LCD screen. Turn the rotary control knob clockwise to increase bass and
counterclockwise to reduce bass.
Auxiliary Input: To enable the auxiliary input on the IK501, an external device must be plugged into the 1/8" stereo
auxiliary input on the back of the unit. Use the rotary control as apush-button and scroll through the menus until "Aux-In"
is displayed. Turn the rotary control clockwise to enable the auxiliary input. When the auxiliary is enabled, the system
menu
will display "ON". Turn the rotary control counter-clockwise to disable the auxiliary input and return to iPod mode.
When the auxiliary input is disabled, the system menu will display "--"
Standby: In "Standby" mode, the iK501 will be powered down, but your docked iPod will continue to charge as long as
apower source
is plugged into the DC input on the back of the iK501. To enter standby mode simply press and hold the
rotary control button until the unit turns off and "Standby"
is displayed Note.' 3rd Generation iPods are compatible with
the iK501
but will not charge while docked or respond to remote control playback functions.
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USINGTHEREMOTECONTROL
The Infrared Remote Control enables you to control your iPod and access the iK501 System Menu from aconvenient
location. With the fully featured remote control
it is easy to access all of your iPod's music andlor video content.
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Mute iK501 Output
O:F (Hold down to turn
the iK501 on/off)
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Navigate upward through the iPod
8menu directory
or increase values
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Press the up arrow while
in the Aux-
In Menu to enable the Aux input.
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B Play/Pause
8Skip Forward
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Forward)
Navigate downward through the iPod
8menu directory
or reduce values
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Press the
down arrow while in the
Aux-In Menu
to disable the Aux input.
Navigate toward iPod root directory.
8Hold down
to enter the iK501
MENU System Menu.
Navigate within the iK501 System
Menu. Treble>Bass>Aux-ln
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... (Hold down to
Rewind)
Make selections
and enter sub-
Qdirectories within the iPod.
~ Use the enterbutton /0 exit the
iK501 System Menu.
CONNECTINGEXTERNALDEVICES
To connect an external video display to the iK501, make sure the video output is enabled on your iPod device. Connect
astandard RCA composite video cable from the composite video output on the back of the iK501 to the RCA video
input on your external video display. See Figure 3. This
is apass-through connection. If there are any problems with your
external video display, refer to the iPod device manual or the instructions packaged with your external video display.
To connect an external audio device to the iK501, enable Aux-In mode with the rotary control as described in the Auxiliary
Input section on the previous page. Connect your line level device to the 1/8" stereo input on the
back of the iK501 with
the included auxiliary cable. See Figure
2. If the sound is distorted, you may be overdriving the auxiliary input. Try turning
down the external device until the sound is no longer distorted. No/e' 1st - 3rd Generation ;Pods reqUire the use of the
aUXIliary input for audio playback.
PERFORMANCE
Model:
Speaker Design
Woofer Size,
in (mm)
Tweeter Size,
in (mm)
Tweeter Design
Passive Radiator Size,
in (mm)
RMS Power, Watts @1%Total Harmonic Distortion
Effective Frequency Range, Hz
Power Supply, Volts (Ampere)
Height,
in (mm)
Width,
in (mm)
Depth,
in (mm)
Weight,
Ib (kg)
iK501
2 -Way
5(127)
3/4 (20)
Silk Dome
6 X 6 (152 X152)
2X
20
50-20K
22 (2.7)
8.5 (216)
19.2 (488)
8.4 (214)
9.2 (4.2)
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Troubleshooting
1. No audio output from the iK501? Make sure the volume IS turned up to an audible level on both the iK501 and the audio
playback device connected to the iK501 , Make sure the system
is not muted, Check power connections, Make sure the IK501 is
turned on and functioning properly, Try resetting the IK501 by unplugging the unit, waiting 10 seconds and plugging it back in to the
wall. Check Auxiliary Mode
If you are trying to playback audio from an auxiliary device, make sure that Aux-In mode IS enabled and the
device
is connected to the 1/8" stereo input on the back of the iK501, If you are trying to playback audio from adocked iPod, make
sure that Aux-In mode
is disabled,
2. Remote Control isn't working? Check for objects blocking the remote sensor on the bottom left corner 01 the right speaker
grille, See Figure
2, Check the remote battery and replace if necessary, Open the battery compartment 01 the remote and replace the
CR2025 3V Lithium battery, Make sure the iPod
is functioning properly, If not, refer to Item 3, below,
3. iPod not responding? Make sure the iPod is not paused or in Hold mode, The high bass output of the iK501 can cause the iPod
to freeze due to acoustic vibrations, Reboot the iPod by pressing and holding the play/pause button for approximately six seconds,
Press
any button to turn the iPod back on, II this doesn't work, reset the iPod by connecting the iPod to the iK501 dock connector,
Put the iPod
in Hold Mode and then slide the Hold switch back to the Off position, Finally, simultaneously press and hold the Center
and Menu buttons for approximately six seconds,
To reset an original iPod with a dock connector (with four buttons below the display),
simultaneously press and hold the Play/Pause and Menu buttons to reset
an original iPod,
Detecci6n y reparaci6n de averias
1. EI iK501 no suena. Tanto el volumen dellK501 como el del dispositivo de reproducCion de sonido conectado al iK501 deben
estar
10 suficientemente altos como para que sean audibles, Asegurese de que el sistema no este silenCiado, Revise las conexiones
de alimentacion, EIIK501 debe estar encendido yfuncionando correctamente, Restablezca
el iK501 desenchulando la unidad,
esperando 10 segundos yvolvlendo aenchufarla, Veriflque
la modalidad auxlliar, Si esta intentando reproducir sonido de un dispositivo
auxiliar,
la modalidad de entrada auxill8r debe estar habilltada y el dlspositivo debe estar conectado a la entrada estereofonica de 1/8
de pig, ubicada en la parte de atras del iK501, Si esta Intentando reproduCir el sonldo de un iPod montado en la base, la modalidad de
entrada auxiliar debe estar deshabilitada,
2. EI control remoto no funciona. Vea que no haya objetos bloqueando el sensor remoto en la esquina infenor izquierda de la rejilla
del altavoz derecho,
Vea la Figura 2, Revise la pila del control remoto ycamblela si es necesano, Abra el compartimiento de la pila
del control remoto ycambie
la pila de litio CR2025 de 3 V. Asegurese de que el iPod este funcionando correctamente, De no ser asi,
consulte el apartado 3que aparece acontinuaclon,
3. EI iPod no responde. Asegurese de que el iPod no este en pausa 0 en modalldad de retencion La alta salida de bajos del iK501
puede hacer que
el iPod se bloquee debido alas vibraciones acusticas Instalar la almohadilla de alslamiento de vibraciones adJunta
como se muestra en la Figura 2puede eVltar que el iPod se bloquee, Reinicie el iPod oprimiendo ymanteniendo oprimido el bot6n de
reproducci6n ypausa durante aproximadamente sels segundos, Opnma cualquier bot6n para volver aencender
el iPod, Si esto no
funciona, mrestablezca
el iPod conectandolo al conector de la base del IK501 ,Ponga el iPod en modalidad de retencion yluego pase
el selector de retenci6n a la posici6n de apagado (Off), Por ultimO, opnma ymantenga oprimidos simultaneamente el boton central y
el boton de rnenu durante aproximadamente seis segundos, Para restablecer un iPod original con un conector de base (con cuatro
botones debajo de
la pantalla), opnma ymantenga oprimidos simultaneamente el boton de reproducCion ypausa y el bot6n de menu,
Problembehebung
1. Kein Sound vom iK501? Vergewissern Sie slch, dass die Lautstsrke sowohl beim iK501 als auch bei dem daran angeschlossenen
Audiowledergabegerst auf einen h6rbaren Pegel elngestellt
ist" Vergewissern Sle slch, dass die Stummschaltung nlcht aktivlert ist.
mStromanschlusse prufen, Vergewissern Sie sich, dass das
iK501 elngeschaltet ist und richtig funktloniert, Versuchen Sie, das iK501
zUrUckzusetzen, indem Sle das Gerst vom Netz trennen, 10 Sekunden warten und es dann wieder
an die Steckdose anschlieBen,
AUX-Modus prufen, Wenn Sie versuchen,
AudiO von einem Zusatzgerst wiederzugeben, mussen Sie slcherstellen, dass der Aux-In-
Modus aktiviert und das Gerst
an den 1/8-Zoll-Stereoeingang auf der Ruckseite des iK501 angeschlossen ist. Wenn Sie versuchen,
Audio von einem iPod
in der Docking-Station wiederzugeben, mussen Sle sicherstellen, dass der Aux-In-Modus deaktivlert 1St.
2. Fembedienung funktioniert nicht? Prufen Sie, ob ObJekte den Fernbedienungssensor unten links am Lautsprechergrill
blockieren, Siehe Abbildung
2, Uberprulen Sie die Batterie der Fernbedienung und ersetzen Sie diese ggl. Offnen Sie das Batterielach
der Fernbedienung und ersetzen Sle die CR2025 3V-Lithiumbatterie, Prufen Sie, ob der iPod korrekt funktloniert; ansonsten folgen Sie
bltte dem unten In Punkt 3beschriebenen Verfahren,
3. iPod reagiert nicht? Vergewissern Sie sich, dass der iPod sich nlcht im Pausen- oder Wartemodus befindet. Der hohe Basspegel
des
IK501 kann zu akustlschen Vibrationen fUhren, die den iPod einfrieren lassen, Verwenden Sle das beiliegende Vibrations-
Isollerpolster wie
in Abb, 2gezelgt, urn dies zu verhindern, Starten Sie den iPod erneut, indern Sie die Wiedergabe/Pause-Taste ca, 6
Sekunden lang gedruckt halten, Drucken Sie dann eine belieblge Taste,
urn den iPod wieder einzuschalten, Wenn das nicht hilft, setzen
Sie den
!Pod zuruck, indem Sie ihn an den iK501-Docking-Anschluss anschlieBen, Stellen Sie auf dem iPod den Hold-Modus ein und
schleben Sie den Hold-Schalter wieder
In die Aus-Position, Halten Sie dann die mittlere Taste und die Menu-Taste ca, 6Sekunden lang
gedruckt,
Urn den Original-iPod mit einem Docking-Anschluss (mit vier Tasten unter dem Display) zuruckzusetzen, halten Sie gleichzeitig
die Wiedergabe/Pause-Taste und die Menutaste gedruckt,
Depannage
1. Aucun son emis par Ie iK501 ?Veriliez que Ie bouton de volume est regie aun niveau audible sur Ie IK501 comme sur Ie lecteur
audio raccorde
au IK501 ,Verifiez que Ie mode sourdine du systeme n'est pas active, Veriflez les branchements de I'allmentation,
Verifiez que
Ie iK501 est sous tension et qu'il fonctionne correctement. Essayez de reinitlallser Ie iK501 en debranchant I'appareil de
sa pnse murale, puis
en Ie rebranchant au bout de 10 secondes, Verifiez Ie mode d'entree auxllialre, SI vous essayez d'ecouter la
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musique d'un appareil auxiliaire, verifiez que Ie mode Aux-In est active et que I'appareil est raccorde aI'entree stereo de 3mm aI'arriere
du iK501 Si vous essayez d'ecouter la musique d'un baladeur iPod present dans la station d'accueil, verifiez que Ie mode Aux-In est
desactive.
2. La te/ecommande ne fonctionne pas? Verifiez qu'il n'y apas d'objet entre la telecommande et Ie capteur de telecommande
en bas agauche de la grille de I'enceinte de droite. Voir la figure 2. Venflez la pile de la telecommande, et remplacez-Ia si necessaire.
Ouvrez Ie logement de la pile de la telecommande et remplacez la pile au lithium CR20253 v. Verifiez que Ie baladeur iPod fonctionne
correctement. Dans Ie cas contraire, consultez Ie paragraphe 3ci-dessous.
3. Le baladeur iPod ne repond pas? Veriflez que Ie baladeur iPod n'est pas en mode pause ou verrouille. Les vibrations
acoustiques dues au niveau eleve de graves du iK501 peuvent entralner Ie gel du baladeur iPod. L'utilisation du patin antivibratoire
Inclus, comme Ie montre la figure 2, peut prevenir Ie gel du baladeur iPod. Redemarrez Ie baladeur iPod en appuyant pendant environ
six secondes sur la touche de lecture/pause. Appuyez sur une touche quelconque pour remettre Ie baladeur iPod sous tension. SI cela
ne fonctionne pas, mreinitialisez Ie baladeur iPod en Ie branchant au connecteur de la station d'accuell iK501 .Mettez Ie baladeur iPod
en mode verrouillage, PUIS remettez Ie commutateur de verrouillage Hold en pOSition Off (arret). Enfin, appuyez simultanement pendant
environ six secondes sur la touche centrales et la touche Menu. Pour reinitialiser un baladeur iPod d'origine avec un connecteur de
station d'accueil (avec quatre touches sous I'afficheur), appuyez simultanement pendant un certain temps sur la touche de lecture/
pause et la touche Menu.
Home Limited Warranty
KICKER warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for aperiod of ONE (1) YEAR from
date of original purchase with the orginal receipt from an Authorized KICKER Dealer 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 aperiod 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 Authonzed KICKER Dealer for warranty service. Assistance in locating an
Authorized Dealer can be found at wvwv.klcker.com or by contacting KICKER directly.
If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs (KICKER), call the KICKER Customer
Service Department at [phone] for aReturn Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Package all defective items in the original
container or in apackage that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:
Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband Road, Stillwater, OK 74075
The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date
clearly visible, and a"proof-of-purchase" statement listing your name and return shipping address, the 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.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
KICKER stnves to maintain agoal of 72-hour service for all home and portable electronic 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].
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:
oDamage due to improper use.
oDamage due to improper installation of components or audio/video devices.
oSubsequent damage to other components or audiO/Video devices.
oDamage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation.
oDamage through negligence, misuse, flood, fire, earthquake, aCCident, or abuse. Repeated returns for the same. Damage may be
considered abuse.
oItems preViously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility or person
oReturn shipping on non-defective items.
oProducts With tampered or missing barcode labels.
oProducts returned Without aReturn Merchandise s)
Authorization (RMA) number. stillwaterdesigns
oFreight Damage
oThe cost of shipping product to KICKER
oService performed by anyone other than KICKER.
P.O. Box 459· Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076· USA· [phone]
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