Kicker ZK500 User manual

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Model: ZK500
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ZK500
The Kicker zKICK ZK500 Stereo System for Zune is designed for livin' loud with your Zune device in
the home environment. The ZK500 is fully featured with dual full-range 5" (127mm) Kicker drivers and
3/4" (20mm) silk dome tweeters driven by apowerful amplifier with digital signal processing. The 6"
(152mm) square passive radiator (subwoofer) on the back of the ZK500 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 ZK500 Stereo System. The ZK500 can be
used with any existing Zune device. In addition, the ZK500 boasts awide range of connectivity options
including acomposite video output, stereo RCA outputs, and an 1/8" stereo auxiliary input for
incorporating additional audio/video devices with your ZK500 Stereo System.
Note: The ZK500 is compatible with Zune Firmware Version 1.4 and beyond. Before docking your Zune device to tile ZK500 Stereo
System. update to the latest Zune firmware by syncing your Zune device to your Zune software and checking for the
most recent updates
DockingYourZuneOevice
Zune 30 Gb Digital Media Player
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4. Plug the power cable into the DC input on the
back of the ZK500.
5. Plug the 2-prong electrical plug into asurge
protected electrical outlet.
2. Attach the adapter to the ZK500's docking bay.
3. Connect your Zune device to the ZK500's dock
connector.
1. Choose the dock adapter that best fits your Zune
device. See the table below.
AThe Zune Device should be mounted on the docking bay before
, connecting any power cables to the Kicker Stereo System.
Visit www.soundgate.com to learn more about
Soundgate products designed for enjoying your Zune
device in the mobile environment. Soundgate
products offer awide range of options for connecting
your Zune device to your factory car stereo system.
Note: To prevent vibration during playback, use the
enclosed vibration isotation pad as shown in Fig. 2.
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ImportantSatetylnstructions
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 ZK500 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 ZK500 Stereo System. The ZK500 Stereo System should not be cleaned with liquid
cleaners. Use only adry cloth to clean the ZK500. Only use the ZK500
in areas with adequate open ventilation allowing
at least 4" of space
on all sides of the ZK500. Do not set the ZK500 on any surface or cover the ZK500 with any object
that could impede the airflow to and from the ZK500 Stereo System. The ZK500 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 ZK500 near any flame or place any flammable objects near the
device. The power outlet used to provide power to the ZK500 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 ZK500. Do 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 ZK500.
We
recommend using asurge protector/power conditioner and unplugging the ZK500 during any electrical storms or
situations that could cause voltage fluctuations
in the electrical system. 3

UsingtheSystemMenuRotaryControl
The ZK500 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 ZK500 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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ZK500
System Menu
After plugging the power supply into the DC input on the back of the ZK500, 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 ZK500 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 ashort 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 ZK500, 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 ZK500, 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 ZK500, 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 Zune device mode. When the auxiliary input is
disabled, the system menu will display " __ ".
Standby: In "Standby" mode, the ZK500 will be powered down, but your docked Zune device will
continue to charge as long as apower source is plugged into the DC input on the back of the ZK500.
To enter standby mode simply press and hold the rotary control button until the unit turns off and
"Standby" is displayed.
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UsingtheRemoteControl
The Infrared Remote Control enables you to control your Zune device and access the ZK500 System
Menu from aconvenient location. With the fully featured remote control
it is easy to access all of your
Zune device's music and/or video content.
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Skip Forward
Hold down to Fast Forward
Skip Backward
Hold down to Rewind
Navigate to next lune
Device menu directory
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Navigate to previous Zune
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Increase values within
ZK500 System Menu
Press up arrow while in Aux-In
Menu to enable Aux-Input
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Reduce values within
ZK500 System Menu
Press down arrow while in Aux-In
Menu to disable Aux-Input
Navigate toward lune
device root directory
Hold down to enter
ZK500 System Menu
Navigate within ZK500 System
Menu. Treble>Bass>Aux-in
Make selections and enter sub-
directories within lune device
Use enter button to exit the
ZK500 System Menu.
To connect an external audio device to the ZK500, enable Aux-In mode with the rotary control as
previously described. Connect your line
level device to the 1/8" stereo input on the back of the ZK500
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.
Performance
To connect an external video display to the ZK500, make sure the video output is enabled on your Zune
device. Enabling the video out
on your Zune device may require afirmware upgrade. Check for software
updates from the help menu of your Zune software with your device connected to your computer's USB
port.
To enable the video output, on the Zune device's main menu, select settings>display>tv out. Turn
the tv out setting to on. Connect astandard RCA composite video cable from the composite video
output on the back of the ZK500 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 Zune device manual or the instructions packaged with your external video display. The 4and 8GB
Zune digital media players will not output video through the ZK500.
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)
ZK500
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) 5