Adjusting Amplifier Controls
Your Kicker amplifier has four rotary controls and two switches on the end
panel. These controls ensure the reliability and performance of the amplifier, so
they need to be set correctly.
CROSSOVER SWITCHES
NEVER CH
HANGE THE CR
ROSSOVER SWITCH
H SETTING WITH THE SYSTEM ON!
The switches located on the end panel next to the RCA jacks are for setting
the internal crossover. In the
OFF
position the amplifier passes a full range signal
to the speakers. Use the
LO
positon when connected to a subwoofer. The
HI
positon should be selected when connected to any speakers which you do not
want to receive sub-bass information.
BEFORE TURNING ON THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME, MAKE SURE THAT
THE FOUR ROTARY CO
ONTROLS ON THE SIDE OF THE AMPLIFIER ARE
TURNED FULLY CO
OUNTER-CLLOCKKWISE!
GAIN CONTROLS
Remember, the gain control is not a volume control, it matches the output of
the head unit to the input level of the amplifier and must be adjusted properly
for best performance. All the way up or down is not necessarily the best.
Turn the head unit up to about 3/4 volume. (eg. If the head unit goes to 30,
turn it to 25.) Next, turn (clockwise) the gain on the amplifier up slowly until you
can hear audible distortion, then turn it down just a little. Adjust AMP 1 first,
then proceed to AMP 2.
Crossover Control
The crossover is fixed at 80Hz high pass or low pass. This control should be set
to match your speaker requirements. For example, if the amplifier is driving
subwoofers, you will need to set it to lo pass.
Bass Boost
The BASS BOOST control is designed to give you increased output at 40 Hz. The
setting for this control is subjective, however, if you turn it up, you must go
back and adjust the gain control to avoid clipping the amplifier.
6
Selectable
Crossover Switch
Set @ 80Hz
Bass Boost
0-12 dB@ 40Hz
High Level 340mV- 10V
Low Level 170mV- 5V
Input Gain
Input Gain
Bass Boost
0-12 dB@ 40Hz
Input
Input
