Kicker KRC Series User manual

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Thank you for purchasing the KRC15 Media Center Remote.
We
recommend reading through the entire manual for detailed
instructions on
how
to
install and operate the unit. For support
please call: 1-800-844-2774
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Serial Number:

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
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Connect the KRC15 using the KRCEXT25 (sold separately)
25' connection cable. NOTE: The
male
pins connect
to
the
KMC1
0 and KMC20 end. The
female
pins connect
to
the
KRC15 end.
For multiple KRC15 Remotes, connect a
KRCY1
Y-adapter
cable.
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OPERATION
The
button
layout
below
will give you a
quick
overview
of
the
button functionality.
BUTTONS:
1
-Source
2 - Favorites
3-
Menu
4 - Back/Return
5 - Seek/Tune
Down
6 - Play/Pause
7 -Seek/Tune
Up
8 - Volume
Knob
Function:
Power On
Power Off
Volume
Up
Volume Down
Seek
Up
Seek Down
Tune
Up
Tune Down
Enter/Select
Pause/Play
Mute
Back
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How
To:
Press
the
Source
(1)
button
once.
Hold
the
Source
(1)
button
for
2 seconds.
Turn
the
knob
(8)
clockwise.
Turn
the
knob
(8)
counter-clockwise.
Press Seek
Up
(7)
once.
Press Seek
Down
(5)
once.
Hold
down
Seek
Up
(7).
Hold
down
Seek Down
(5).
Press
the
Knob
(8)
inward once.
Press Play/Pause
(6)
once.
Press Play/Pause
(6)
once.
Press
Back
(4)
once.

OPERATION
Sources
To
change any
of
the sources, press the Source button on the
KRC15. Rotating the knob left
or
right will scroll through the
available sources and pressing enter will select the source.
FM Source:
Function:
Seek Up:
Press the Seek
Up
(7)
button once.
Seek Down:
Press the Seek Down
(5)
button once.
Tune Up:
Hold Tune
Up
(7)
button for 2 seconds. Then press
(7)
once.
Tune Down:
Hold Tune Down
(5)
button
for
2 seconds. Then press
(5)
once.
Mute:
Press the Play/Pause button.
AM Source:
Function:
Seek
Up:
Press the Seek
Up
(7)
button once.
Seek
Down:
Press the Seek Down
(5)
button once.
Tune Up:
Hold Tune
Up
(7)
button for 2 seconds. Then press
(7)
once.
Tune Down:
Hold Tune Down
(5)
button for 2 seconds. Then press
(5)
once.
Mute:
Press the Play/Pause button. 5

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OPERATION
Sources
Weatherband (WX) Source:
Function:
Seek Up:
Press
the
Seek
Up
(7)
button once.
Seek Down:
Press the Seek Down
(5)
button
once.
Tune Up:
Hold Tune
Up
(7)
button
for
2 seconds. Then press
(7)
once.
Tune
Down:
Hold Tune Down
(5)
button
for
2 seconds. Then press
(5)
once.
Mute:
Press
the
Play/Pause button.
USB1 & USB2 (KMC20) Source:
Function:
Next
Track:
Press the Seek
Up
(7)
button once.
Previous Track:
Press the Seek Down
(5)
button once.
Fast Forward:
Hold Tune
Up
(7)
button.
Rewind:
Hold Tune Down
(5)
button.
Pause:
Press
the
Play/Pause button.
The USB1
&
USB2 source will automatically
detect
the
con-
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nected device.

OPERATION
Sources
Aux1 &
Aux2
{KMC20) Source:
Function:
Mute:
Press the Play/Pause button.
Bluetooth
{Bn
Source:
Function:
Next
Track:
Press the Seek
Up
(7)
button once.
Previous Track:
Press the Seek Down
(5)
button once.
Pause:
Press the Play/Pause button.
User must pair with KMC1 O/KMC20 device before operating
from the KRC15 Remote.
SiriusXM Source:
Function:
Channel Up:
Press the Seek
Up
(7)
button once.
Channel
Down:
Press the Seek Down
(5)
button once.
Fast
Browse
Up:
Hold Tune
Up
(7)
button.
Fast
Browse
Down:
Hold Tune Down
(5)
button.
Mute:
Press the Play/Pause button. 7

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OPERATION
FAVORITES
The Favorites button will allow you
to
view and set your favor-
ite station from the following sources:
FM
-AM -WX -SXM
(KMC20) 1
0 favorites can be set.
Setting a Favorite
1. Select the station you wish
to
add
to
the favorites list.
2.
Press the Favorites button and select the Favorites preset
you wish
to
set.
3.
Press and Hold the ENTER
(8)
button for 2 seconds
to
set.
Audio Settings
Audio Menu:
Press the knob for 2 seconds from any source
screen
to
enter the Audio Settings Menu. Rotating the knob
left and right will scroll between the available settings. Press-
ing the knob will select highlighted setting.
Bass:
Rotate the knob left and right
to
adjust the Bass. Press-
ing enter will confirm setting. Adjustment is from -6
to
+6.
Mid:
Rotate the knob left and right
to
adjust the Midrange.
Pressing enter will confirm setting. Adjustment is from
-6
to
+6.
Treble:
Rotate the knob left and right
to
adjust the Treble.
Pressing enter will confirm setting. Adjustment is from -6
to
+6.
Balance:
Rotate the knob left and right
to
adjust the Balance.
Pressing enter will confirm setting. Adjustment is from Left 10
to
Right 10.
Fader:
Rotate the knob left and right
to
adjust the Fader.
Pressing enter will confirm setting. Adjustment is from Front
10
to
Rear 10.

OPERATION
Audio Settings
Sub:
(KMC20)
Rotate
the
knob
left and right
to
adjust
the
Subwoofer
level. Pressing enter will
confirm
setting.
Adjust-
ment is
from
0
to
+
10.
Equalizer: (KMC20)
When
the
EQ is ON, Bass,
Mid
& Treble
controls are
not
accessible. The
KMC20
has
the
following
preset
options
for
the
EQ: OFF -
ROCK
-POP -VOCAL -
JAZZ-
HIP-HOP -CUSTOM. Rotating
the
knob
left and right
to
scroll between
the
options
and
press enter
to
select.
To
enable Bass,
Mid
& Treble controls, EQ
must
be
set
to
OFF.
When using
the
CUSTOM EQ
you
can
adjust
the
following
frequencies:
64Hz -
250Hz
- 1K -
4K
-
16K
In
each
of
these
frequencies you can adjust
the
values
from
-6
to
6.
Source Specific Menus
Pressing and holding
the
Return
button
will
allow
the
user
to
enter a select
number
of
source
specific
menus.
USB1/USB2/ iPod Menu:
BROWSE -Displays all files/folders available
for
playback.
Rotate
the
knob
to
scroll
through
the
items
and
press enter
to
begin
playback
of
selected track.
SiriusXM Menu:
CHANNELS:
Allows
users
to
browse
SiriusXM channels before
selection. Rotating the
knob
left and right will scroll through
the channel lineup. Pressing enter will select highlighted
channel and begin playback.
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OPERATION
SiriusXM® Radio Operation
Only SiriusXM® brings you more
of
what you love to listen to,
all
in
one place. Get over
140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best
sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome
to
the world
of
satellite radio. A SiriusXM Connect Tuner and
Subscription are required. For more information, visit
www
.
.
.
s1nusxm.com
Activating your SiriusXM Subscription
After installing your SiriusXM Connect Tuner and antenna,
power on your KMC20 and select SiriusXM mode.
You
should
be able to hear the SiriusXM preview channel on Channel
1.
If you cannot hear the preview channels, please check the
installation instructions
to
make sure your SiriusXM Connect
Tuner is properly installed.
After you can hear the Preview channel, tune
to
Channel 0
to find the Radio
10
of
your tuner.
In
addition, the Radio
10
is
located on the bottom
of
the SiriusXM Connect
Tuner.
You
will need this number
to
activate your subscription. Write the
number down for reference.
Note: the SiriusXM Radio
10
does not include the letters
I,
0,
S or
F.

OPERATION
SiriusXM® Radio Operation Cont.
In
the USA, you can activate online
or
by
calling SiriusXM
Listener care:
• Visit www.siriusxm.com/activatenow
• Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-635-2349
For Canadian Subscriptions, please contact:
• Visit www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm
• Call XM customer Care at 1-877-438-9677
When your radio detects that the tuner has received
the
activation message, your radio will display: "Subscription
Updated". Once subscribed, you can tune
to
channels in your
subscription plan. Note, the activation process usually takes
1
0
to
15 minutes,
but
maytake
up
to
an
hour. Your radio will
need
to
be powered on and receiving
the
SiriusXM signal
to
receive the activation message.
SiriusXM Connect Tuner and Subscription sold separately.
www.s1nusxm.com
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks
of
Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following checklist will help you remedy problems you
may encounter with your unit. Before going through the
checklist below, check the connection and operating proce-
dures. If the problem is not solved, please contact your local
KICKER retailer
or call 1-800-844-2774.
General
No power is being supplied
to the unit- Check to ensure
that the cable is properly connected- Press the Source button.
The buttons will not function- Perform Master Reset by
holding the Play/Pause button on the KMC1 0 or KMC20 down
for 5 seconds.
For SiriusXM Radio operation:
Check Antenna- The radio has detected a fault with the Siri-
usXM antenna. The antenna cable may be either disconnect-
ed
or damaged.- Verify that the antenna cable is connected
to the SiriusXM Connect Tuner.- Inspect the antenna cable for
damage and kinks. Replace the antenna if the cable is dam-
aged. SiriusXM products are available at your local retailer or
online at www.shop.siriusxm.com
Check Tuner- The radio is having difficulty communicating
with the SiriusXM Connect Tuner.- The tuner may be discon-
nected
or damaged.- Verify that the SiriusXM Connect Tuner
cable is securely connected
to the radio.
Subscription Updated- The radio has detected a change in
your SiriusXM subscription status. Press ENTER on the knob
to clear the message. Visit www.siriusxm.com or call 866-
635-2349 if you have questions about your subscription.

TROUBLESHOOTING
No Signal- The SiriusXM Connect Tuner is having difficulty re-
ceiving the SiriusXM satellite signal.- Verify that your vehicle is
outdoors with a clear view
of the sky.- Verify that the SiriusXM
antenna
is mounted on the outside of the vehicle.- Move the
SiriusXM antenna away from any obstructions.- Inspect the
antenna cable for damage and kinks.- Consult the SiriusXM
Connect Tuner installation manual for more information on
antenna installation. Replace the antenna if the cable is dam-
aged. SiriusXM products are available at your local retailer or
online at www.shop.siriusxm.com
Channel Not Available- The channel you have requested
is not a valid SiriusXM channel or the channel that you were
listening
to is no longer available. You may also see this mes-
sage briefly when first connecting a new SiriusXM Connect
Tuner.- Visit www.siriusxm.com for more information about the
SiriusXM channel lineup.
Channel Not Subscribed- The channel that you have request-
ed is not included in your SiriusXM subscription package or the
channel that you were listening
to is no longer included in your
SiriusXM subscription package.- Visit www.siriusxm.com
or call
866-635-2349 if you have questions about your subscription
package
or would like to subscribe to this channel.
Channel Locked- The channel that you have requested
is Locked by the radio Parental Control feature. See your
KMC20 owner's manual for more information on the Parental
Control feature and how
to access locked channels. Default
Passcode is 0000.
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Accessories
The PXIRCX (Not Included) is a wired remote for the KMC me-
dia center. Completely water-proof, you can mount it at any
location on the boat for convenient access. For information on
how
to
obtain the PXIRCX remote contact us directly or your
local retailer.
KRCEXT25
The KRCEXT25 is a 25' connection cable for the KRC15
Remote. Sold separately this cable allows connection
to
the
KMC1 0
or
KMC20 Media Centers.
KRCY1
The
KRCY1
is a Y-adapter connection cable for the KRC15
Remote. Sold separately this cable allows the connection
of
multiple KRC15 Remotes
to
the KMC1 0
or
KMC20 Media
Centers.

WARRANTY
Electronics Limited Warranty (including KICKER Accessories)
When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer, CPS
warrants this
product
to
be
free from
defects
in material and
workmanship
under
normal use for a period
of
ONE
(1)
YEAR
from
date
of
original purchase with receipt. Ifthis
product
is identified as "Refurbished"
or
"8
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 underthis warranty
for
any reason
due
to
manufacturing
defect
or
malfunction
during
the warranty period, CPS will repair
or
replace (at its discre-
tion) the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise.
Warranty replacements
may
have
cosmetic
scratches and
blemishes. Discontinued
products
may
be replaced with more
current equivalent products. Warranty is valid only
for
the
orig-
inal 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.
© 2014 CPS Distributors, Inc.
6024 Parretta
Dr.
Kansas City,
MO
64120
800-844-2774