Kicker iKick iK150 User manual

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iK150
DIGITAL
STEREO
SYSTEM
with
ALARM
owner's
Manual
navigation knob
LCD display
2 x 1
OW
stereo amplifier
/
AM
looP antenna terminals
1/8" (35mm) headphone jack
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ported enclosure
iPod' /iPhone dock
,
,SNOOZE button
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front panel controls
FM
antenna jack
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iPod
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,/ iPhone'
isolation bracket
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3"
(76m
m) full-
range drivers
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DC power connector 1/8" (3.5nlm)
auxiliary input
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iK150
DIGITAL STEREO SYSTEM
with
ALARM

FEATURES
•iPodliPhone Dock-Works with any 4th Gen and newer Pod/Phone
•Powerful 20-Watt Integrated Amplifier-Digital Signal Processing delivers rich, full-
range audio performance
•Enhanced Bass Response-tuned-port speaker enclosure
•Easy Set-up-simple front control panel with push-n-turn navigation knob
•Dual Alarm-wake to Pod, Radio, or Alarm
• Ten Display Brightness Levels
•1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone Jack
•24-Hour Time and Alarm Back-up-settings are saved when power
is removed
•Auxiliary Input-listen to other portable media players or computers
•12 Radio Presets
•5-120 Minute Sleep Timer-fall asleep to iPod, Radio, or Aux-in
•12 or 24 Hour Time Display
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Tap to power on.
Hold to enter standby.
•Rotate to change
volume, scroll through
options, and change
settings.
.... .
.... --Tap to enter/exit
setup.
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Tap to play/pause.
Hold to put iPod to sleep.
"""....... next track /
fast forward /
radio station seek
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Hold to store current radio
station in memory (4 locations
per FM1, FM2, and AM).
Tap to recall the station.
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previous track /
rewind /
radio station seek
Tap to choose an audio source:
•DOCK (iPod)
• FM1
•FM2
• AM
• AUX (rear auxiliary input)
Tap to turn alarm on/off. • __
Hold to adjust alarm settings.
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QUICKSTART IPlaying your iPod
1. plug in power adapter &attach
iPod/iPhone isolation bracket 2. insert iPod/iPhone 3. adjust iPod/iPhone
isolation bracket
4. turn on iK150
5. select tunes 6. press play enjoy.
QUICKSTART ISetting the time
1. press setup 2. scroll to TIME
3. press navigation knob
4. adjust time, then press
navigation knob to save
5. choose time format, then press
navigation knob to save
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QUICKSTART I Setting an alarm
1. hold alarm1 or
alarm2 button
2. adjust alarm time, then press
navigation knob to save
3. select an alarm source, then
press navigation knob to save
OPTIONAL: if you selected aradio
alarm source, choose aradio station,
then press the navigation knob to save
SELECTING AN AUDIO SOURCE
4. adjust alarm volume,
then press navigation
knob
to save
Repeatedly tap source button to scroll through listening modes:
•iPod Dock
•
FM1
•FM2
• AM
•Auxiliary Input (on rear of unit)
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USING YOUR iPod WITH THE iK150
•Insert your iPod into the iK150 dock before turning on the iK150.
•
Turn off the iPod's SoundCheck option for optimal sound quality.
•The use of a
dock adapter plate with your iPod is not required. Installing an adapter plate
along with the included isolation bracket
will provide amore secure fit for your iPod,
reducing vibration.
•Third Gen and older iPods work by connecting their headphone output to the auxiliary
input on the rear of the iK150.
•
Tap the SNOOZE button to mute/unmute.
USING THE ALARMS
•Tap the alarm1 or alarm2 button to turn each alarm on and off.
•Use the quickstart
on page 5for instructions on how to set an alarm.
•
You can set the alarm source to DOCK, FM1, FM2, AM, or buzzer.
•When
an alarm goes off, hit the SNOOZE button to silence the alarm for 9minutes.
USING THE RADIO
To improve FM/AM radio reception, connect the included FM antenna to the coaxial jack on the rear of the
iK150 and/or the included
AM Loop antenna to the AM terminals on the rear of the iK150, You may need
to experiment with antenna angle/position for optimal reception.
•Source to FM1, FM2, or AM (see page 5for instructions).
•
Tap the navigation knob to display radio station; rotate the knob to adjust radio frequency,
•Use the
I4ilI and ~ buttons to seek to the next strongest station.
•Store the current station
in memory by holding any of the m1-m4 buttons.
•Recall astored station by tapping the
m1-m4 memory button to which it is assigned.
•
Tap the SNOOZE button to mute/unmute.
Setting the Radio Region
1. Press setup then source within one second.
2. Rotate the navigation knob to select between Region 1and 2.
3. Press the navigation knob to save.
Region 1: All countries except North America and the Caribbean
Region
2: North America (USA &Canada) and the Caribbean
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CHANGING SETTINGS
Tap the setup button to enter setup mode. You can tap the setup button again to exit setup mode,
discarding any unsaved changes.
•Rotate the navigation knob to scroll through settings while in setup mode.
•Select asetting to edit by pressing the navigation knob.
• Edit the setting by rotating the navigation knob.
•Save the setting by pressing the navigation knob.
•Settings appear
in the following order:
DISPLAY
Adjusts the display brightness.
SLEEP
Choose length of play time for the sleep timer from 5-120 minutes. The sleep timer is activated once
you save avalue other than zero. Once activated, the sleep timer plays audio for the period of time you
selected then puts the iK150 into standby.
TREBLE
Boost or cut treble.
BASS
Boost or cut bass.
TIME
Adjust the time with the navigation knob. Press the knob to save and advance to TIME FORMAT.
4TIME FORMAT
Choose between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No sound:
1. make sure the iK150 is connected to apower outlet that is known to work.
2. make sure the iK150 is turned on and not in standby (tap the navigation knob).
3. make sure the iK150 is set to the proper audio source (see page 5).
4. try turning the navigation knob clockwise to increase volume.
5. if using the auxiliary input, make sure the connected device is playing and turned up.
6. try re-docking your iPod.
7. use the auxiliary input with your 3rd Gen and older iPod.
8. the iK150 may be muted: try tapping the SNOOZE button.
9. try unplugging/re-plugging the power.
No radio reception:
1. make sure the proper radio region is selected (see page 6).
2. connect an antenna and try different angles, positions, and placements within your home/building.
No display/Dim display:
1. make sure the iK150 is connected to apower outlet.
2. make sure the iK150 is turned on and not in standby (tap the navigation knob).
3. increase the display brightness (see previous section).
4. try unplugging/re-plugging the power.
The DOCK icon flashes continuously: This means your iPod/iPhone has failed to authenticate.
Remove your iPod/iPhone, wait 5seconds, then re-dock your iPod/iPhone. 7

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
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 media device.
The iK150 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 iK150.
The iK150 should not be cleaned with liquid cleaners. Use only adry cloth to clean the iK150.
Only use the iK150 in areas with adequate open ventilation allowing at least 4" of space on all sides of
the iK150. Do not set the iK150 on any surface or cover the iK150 with any object that could impede the
airflow to and from the iK150.
The iK150 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 iK150 near any flame or place any flammable objects near the device.
The power outlet used to provide power to the iK150 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 iK150. 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 iK150.
We recommend using asurge protector/power conditioner and unplugging the iK150 during any electrical
storms or situations that could cause voltage fluctuations in the electrical system.
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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 original 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 Authorized KICKER Dealer for warranty service. Assistance in
locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.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, 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.
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.
aSubsequent damage
to other components or audiolvideo devices.
aDamage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation.
aDamage through negligence, misuse, flood,
fire, earthquake, accident, or abuse. Repeated returns for the same
damage may be considered abuse.
aItems 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 Authorization
(RMA) number.
oFreight Damage.
oThe cost of shipping product to
KICKER.
oService performed by anyone other than KICKER.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
KICKER strives to maintain agoal of 48-hour service for all electronics (speakers, crossovers, speaker docks, 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. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the speakers to reach optimum performance.
PO. Box 459 •Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 •USA •[phone]
20090519-H-09iK150 9