Kicker Comp DC12 User manual

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Enc/osureOwner'sManua/
Models:
OC12/ OC10 /VC12 /TC10
Congratulations on your
KICKER purchase
Please record your purchase
information and keep your sales
receipt for validation
of warranty.
Authorized Kicker Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Enclosure Model Number:
Enclosure Serial Number:
The Kicker Comp subwoofer enclosures were specially designed for "Livin' Loud" out
in the harsh
automotive environment. They are made
of advanced materials and construction techniques to
maintain optimal performance for years to come.
CheckTheLoad
The Comp subwoofer enclosures are internally wired for a 2 or 4ohm load at the speaker-wire
connection terminal. Please refer
to this terminal or the box packaging for your enclosure's specific
impedance. Check
to see if your amplifier is optimized to drive this load.
DCIVC Ven ted
The DCNC Series vented enclosures combine KICKER's award winning line of subwoofers with
computer-modeled and human fine-tuned enclosures
to offer alevel of bass performance never before
thought possible from acommercially available, ready-to-install subwoofer system. The DC Series
enclosures are available with apair of pre-loaded 10 or 12 inch Comp subwoofers. The VC Series
enclosure
is available with apre-loaded 12 inch Compo
The location and orientation of your enclosure will affect the quality and quantity of the bass. Designed
for use
in SUV and sedan type vehicles, these enclosures offer you several mounting options. The vent
•opening
in these enclosures can not be obstructed. At some frequencies most of the bass will come
out of the vent. Therefore we recommend you leave at least four inches (10cm) of clear space around
the vent.
If the enclosure
is to be mounted all the way in the back of the vehicle, it works best to point the
woofer toward the front of the vehicle. Conversely, if the enclosure
is going to be mounted closer to the
back seat, pointing the woofer toward the rear of the vehicle will give you the best results. These
guidelines pertain
to enclosures mounted in the vehicle as outlined in Figure 1.
If it is more convenient to mount the enclosure along aside wall, put the enclosure on the left side of
the vehicle
as outlined in Figure 2. This orientation will make the vent point toward the rear of the
vehicle and will produce the most low bass output. Remember to leave at least four inches (10cm)
of
room between the enclosure and the back of the vehicle.
After determining the best mounting position, carefully check the areas where the mounting brackets
will be placed. Make sure the mounting screws will not puncture the gas tank, brake lines, wiring, or
interfere with any mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface. Turn the enclosure
upside-down, pre-drill the holes using a7/64" (2.5mm) bit and attach the four mounting brackets
to the
Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance. To get the best performance
from your new Kicker subwoofers, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.
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Rear mounting,
speaker faces
front of vehicle
(DC Series is
illustrated)
Front mounting,
speaker faces
rear
of vehicle
(DC Series is
illustrated)
Figure 1
t
At least 4" (10cm)
from the vent~
At least 4" (10cm)
Jrom the vent
Front of
Vehicle
bottom of the enclosure using the supplied smaller screws. Each bracket must be positioned so the
rounded end protrudes approximately 3/4" (2cm) from under the cabinet to allow ascrew to easily pass
through the bracket, securing the enclosure
to the vehicle. See Figure 4.
Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals, using the red connector as positive and the black
connector as negative. Hook the other end of the wire to your subwoofer amplifier
in accordance with
its owner's manual. With the enclosure right side up, securely attach the enclosure
to the vehicle with
the supplied larger screws.
If the supplied hardware is not applicable to your installation, some other
means of securely attaching the enclosure to the vehicle must be used.
Sound
Check: Poor bass response? Check the system phasing by reversing aspeaker
connection from positive to negative on the subwoofer channel; if the bass improves,
then the subwoofer was out of phase
in reference to the rest of the system.
Front of
Vehicle
ao
At least 4"
(10cm) from
the vent
Figure 2
Left side
mounting,
speaker faces
opposite side
of vehicle
rJC Series is
illustrated)
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TCVented
The TC Series vented enclosure combines KICKER's award winning line of subwoofers with computer-
modeled and human fine-tuned enclosures to offer alevel
of bass performance never before thought
possible from acommercially available, ready-to-install subwoofer system. The TC Series enclosure
is
available with apre-loaded 10 inch Compo
The Kicker TC Series enclosure is designed to fit behind the seat of apickup truck, coupe or wherever
space
is limited. This design is engineered to provide the best bass response when firing into the back
of the seat. The vent opening
in this enclosure can not be obstructed. At some frequencies most of the
bass will come out of the vent. Therefore we recommend you leave at least four inches (10cm) of clear
space around the vent.
Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals, using the red connector as positive and the black
connector as negative. Hook the other end of the wire
to your subwoofer amplifier in accordance with
•its owner's manual. Pro
Tip: You are one ZX Mono-
Amplifier
and afew cables away
from aslammJin system!
The
Kicker ZX line of mono-amplifiers
make it easy to upgrade to rock-
solid bass with your existing
or
stock source unit. Please ask
your dealer about the Kicker
ZX
Amplifier upgrades.
Behind the seat
mounting, speaker
fires into the back
of the seat
(TC Series
is
illustrated)
Figure 3
SafefyWarning
To avoid potential injury, or possible death, from forward movement of the enclosure during abrupt
stops or accidents, the enclosure must be properly installed and securely fastened to your vehicle.
You
are solely responsible for securely fastening the enclosure in your vehicle.
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Figure 4
Performance
Mount Brackets to the bottom of the enclosure
using the supplied smaller screws. Securely
attach the enclosure
to the vehicle with the
supplied larger screws. rJC Series is illustrated)
Comp Subwoofer -Covered by one or more of the following patents:
U.S. Pat #'s
6,611,604,6,731,7730473,216,0456,386,0449,293,
0355,193. Taiwan Pat. #162,154; Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Model:
Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per enclosure]
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @
1W, 1m
Power Handling Watts, Peak
(RMS)
Enclosure Top Surface Depth, in (cm)
Enclosure Bottom Surface Depth, in (cm)
Enclosure Height, in (cm)
Enclosure Width, in (cm)
Model:
Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per enclosure]
Sensitivity [SPLo],
dB @ 1W, 1m
Power Handling Watts, Peak
(RMS)
Enclosure Top Surface Depth, in (cm)
Enclosure Bottom Surface Depth, in (cm)
Enclosure Height, in (cm)
Enclosure Width, in (cm)
DC10
2or 4
98.4
600 (300)
13 7/16 (34.1)
167/16(41.8)
14 (35.6)
28 1/2 (72.4)
VC12
4
95.3
300 (150)
11 9/16 (29.4)
14 13/16 (37.6)
16 (40.6)
17 1/2 (44.5)
DC12
2 or 4
99.9
600 (300)
13 15/16 (35.4)
173/8(44.1)
16 (40.6)
32 1/2 (82.6)
TC10
4
93.8
300 (150)
4(10.2)
7 5/8 (19.4)
15(38.1)
21 1/2 (54.6)
Note: The use of asubsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling. The power handling specifications in these charts are
calculated using a25Hz, 24dB per octave subsonic filter. Measurements based on 4ohm voice coil models. All specifications and
performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information. 5
03262007+07CompBox

AcousticsLimitedWarranty
Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for aperiod of
THREE
(3) MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt. When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer
it
is warranted for ONE (1) YEAR from date of original purchase with receipt. In all cases you must have the original
receipt. 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.
Di continued
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 Stillwater Designs (Kicker) Dealer for warranty
service. Assistance
in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or by contacting Stillwater
Designs directly.
You can confirm that adealer is authorized by asking to see acurrent authorized dealer window
decal.
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 only
the defective items
in apackage that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:
Stillwater Designs, 5021 North Perkins Road, Stillwater, OK 74075
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The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective components.
The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight-
collect to you. For example,
if asubwoofer is defective, only return the defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure.
Include acopy
of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a"proof-of-purchase" statement listing
the Customer's name, 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 installation
oSUbsequent damage
to other components
oDamage caused by exposure
to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation
oDamage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be
considered abuse
oAny cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation
of product
oSpeakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion
oItems previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
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
. 0 Service performed by anyone other than Kicker
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
Kicker strives to maintain agoal of 24-hour service for all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange and coaxial drivers,
tweeters, crossovers, 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
Kic~er Customer Service
Department at [phone].
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