Kicker ZK150 User manual

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Z1<150
DIGITAL
STEREO
SYSTEM
with
ALARM
owner's
Manual
navigation knob
LCD display
2 x
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stereo amplifier
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AM looP antenna terminals
'\/8" (3,5mm) headphone iack
SNOOZE button
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ported enclosure
Zune device
dock
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front panel controls
FM antenna jack
Zune
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device
isolation bracket
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3"
(76mm)
tull-
range drivers
OVERVIEW
DC
power connector '\/8" (3,5mm)
auxiliary input
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ZK150
DIGITAL STEREO SYSTEM
with
ALARM

FEATURES
•Zune device Dock-Compatible with all Zune devices.
•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 Zune device, 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
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5-120 Minute Sleep Timer-fall asleep to Zune device, Radio, or Aux-in
•12 or 24 Hour Time Display
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
3
Tap to power on.
Hold to enter standby.
•Rotate to change
volume, scroll through
options. and change
settings.
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~ --Tap to enter/exit
setup.
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Tap to play/pause.
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.... .. .next track /
fast forward /
radio station seek
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Hold to store current radio
station
in memory. (4 locations
per
FM 1, FM2, and AM)
Tap to recall the station.
previous track /
rewind /
radio station seek
Tap to choose an audio source:
• DOCK (Zune device)
• FM1
• FM2
• AM
• AUX (rear auxiliary input)
Tap to turn alarm on/off. • __
Hold to adjust alarm settings.

QUICKSTART IPlaying your Zune device
1. plug in power adapter &attach
Zune device isolation bracket
2. insert Zune Device
3. adjust Zune device
isolation bracket
4. turn on ZK150
music
5. select tunes
6. press play enjoy.
QUICKSTART ISetting the time
1. press setup 2. scroll to TIME
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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
TIME
FM,
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
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OPTIONAL: if you selected aradio
alarm source, choose aradio station,
then press the navigation knob to save
4. adjust alarm volume,
then press navigation
knob to save
SELECTING AN AUDIO SOURCE
Repeatedly tap source button to scroll through listening modes:
•Zune Dock
• FM1
•FM2
• AM
•Auxiliary Input (on rear of unit)
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USING YOUR ZUNE DEVICE WITH THE ZK150
•Insert your Zune device into the ZK150 dock before turning on the ZK150.
•Installing the included isolation bracket will provide amore secure
fit for your Zune device
and reduce vibration.
•
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.
•Before setting the alarm, play music on your Zune device and press pause.
•
Turn off your Zune device's wireless sync function if the alarm source is set to DOCK.
USING THE RADIO
To improve FM/AM radio reception. connect the included FM antenna to the coaxial jack on the rear of
the ZK150 and/or the included AM Loop antenna to the AM terminals on the rear of the ZK150. You may
need to experiment with antenna angle/position for optimal reception.
•Source to FM1, FM2, or AM (see page 5for instructions).
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Tap the navigation knob to display radio station; rotate the knob to adjust radio frequency.
•Use the
~ 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.
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Tap the SNOOZE button to mute/unmute.
Seffing 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 ZK150 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-hourtime formats.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No sound:
1. make sure the ZK150 is connected to apower outlet that is known to work.
2. make sure the ZK150 is turned on and not in standby (tap the navigation knob).
3. make sure the ZK150 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 Zune device.
7. the ZK 150 may be muted; try tapping the SNOOZE button.
8. 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 ZK150 is connected to apower outlet.
2. make sure the ZK150 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 Zune device has failed to authenticate.
Remove your Zune device, wait 5seconds, then re-dock your Zune device. 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 ZK150 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 ZK150.
The
ZK150 should not be cleaned with liquid cleaners. Use only adry cloth to clean the ZK150.
Only use the ZK150
in areas with adequate open ventilation allowing at least 4" of space on all sides of
the ZK150. Do not set the ZK150 on any surface or cover the ZK150 with any object that could impede
the airflow to and from the ZK150.
The ZK150 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 ZK150 near any flame or place any flammable objects near the device.
The power outlet used to provide power to the ZK150 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 ZK150. 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 ZK150.
We recommend using asurge protector/power conditioner and unplugging the ZK150 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 (405)
624-8510 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 Wilrldllty is valid Oilly If the product IS used for the purpose for which it was designed.
It cloes 1'l)1 cover:
oDilmilge
dUA to Improper use
o
Dnl11age clue to Improper installation of componAllts or audio/video deVices.
oSullsequC:l1 damage
to otller componellts or Llllcilo/video cjevices.
o
DClmage caused by exposure to mOisture, excessive heat, chemiull c1ei-mers. Clnd/or UV radiation.
aDamage trlrough r1eglig8llce, misuse, flood, Ille. earthquake, accidellt, or abuse. Repoilled returns for the
samc)
dClmClg8 rllClY b8 ccmsidered abuse,
aIlems previously I8palled or modified by any ullauthoriLed
repClir facility or person.
aRetulll shippillg on non-defective items.
aProducts with tampered or missing barcode labf)ls,
() Products returned Without aRetum Merchalldise Autl1oriLatior1 (RMA) numbel
oFreight Darmge.
oThe cost
01 sr1ippillg product to KICKER.
aService performed by anyone other thal1 KICKER,
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
KICKER strives 10 mClil1talil Cl goal of 48-hour service for all electronics (speakers, crossovers, speaker docks, etc.)
retulns. Delays may lll? il1cLilled
if lack of replacemel1t IIlVer1tory or parts is encountered, Failure to follow these steps
may void your warrarlty.
Any questions can be directed to the KICKER Custorner Service Department at (405) 0248510
COllti1Ct your International KICKER dealer or distributor cor1cernillg speCific procedures for yuur country's warranty
poliCies.
Note: All specifications alld performance figures are subject to char1ge. Please viSit www.kicker.com for the most
ClJllent
1I1formation. Plc)ase allow two weeks of lJreak-ln time lor tr18 speak81'S to reach optimum performance.
P.O. Box 459 •Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076. USA. [phone]
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