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OPERATION

Automatic Turn-On Selection:

 The KX series offers three different automatic turn-on modes that can be 

selected on the end panel; +12V, DC Offset, and Audio. Using either the DC Offset or Audio mode causes the 
REM terminal to have +12V out for turning on additional amplifi ers.

•  

Remote Turn-On: Set the switch to +12V to use the remote turn-on lead from your source unit. Run 18 
gauge wire from the Remote Turn-On Lead on your source unit to the terminal labeled REM between the 
amplifi er’s positive and negative power terminals. This is the preferred automatic turn-on method. 

•  

DC Offset Turn-On: If Remote Turn-On is not an option, the next best setting is DC Offset. The DC Offset 
mode detects a 6V DC offset from the HI-Level speaker outputs when the source unit has been turned on.

•  Signal Sense Turn-On: The Audio setting is the fi nal alternative for Automatic turn-on. This is a Signal Sense 

turn-on method that detects the incoming audio signal from your source unit and automatically turns on the 
amp. This turn-on method will not work properly if the input gain control is not set appropriately.

Input Level:

 The RCA inputs on KICKER KX amplifi ers are capable of receiving either Hi or Low-level signals 

from your source unit. If the only output available from your source unit is a Hi-Level signal, simply press in the 
Input Level switch on the amplifi er. Either input method will provide a low-level output signal at the RCA output, 
which effectively passes the audio signal to another amplifi er or component. Refer to the wiring section of this 
manual for additional instructions.

Input Gain Control:

 The input gain control is not a volume control. It matches the output of the source unit to 

the input level of the amplifi er. Turn the source unit up to about 3/4 volume (if the source unit goes to 30, turn it 
to 25). Next, slowly turn (clockwise) the gain on the amplifi er up until you can hear audible distortion, then turn it 
down a little.

Crossover Switches with Frequency Multiplier:

 Use the XOVER switches on the end panel of the amplifi er 

to set the internal crossovers of AMPS 1 & 2 to OFF, HI-PASS, LO-PASS, or BAND-PASS (AMP 2 only). When 
the switch is set to 

OFF

, a full bandwidth signal will be amplifi ed. Set the switch to 

HP

 if you want the amplifi er’s 

internal crossover to serve as a high-pass fi lter. Set the switch to 

LP

 if you want the amplifi er’s internal crossover 

to serve as a low-pass fi lter. Set the switch to 

BP

 when a specifi c frequency range is required. Never change the 

crossover switches with the audio system on!

Set the 

1X/10X

 frequency multiplier switch to the setting that is appropriate for your application. A setting of 

10X

 will set the range of the 

AMP 1

 crossover to 100–5,000Hz, and the LO-PASS crossover of 

AMP 2

 to 

400–5,000Hz.

KICK EQ Bass Boost Control:

 The variable bass boost control on the side of the KX400.4 amplifi er is 

designed to give you increased output, 0–18dB, at 40Hz. The setting for this control is subjective. If you turn it 
up, you must readjust the input gain control to avoid clipping the amplifi er.

Mini-USB for internal use only; do NOT remove or tamper. KICKER is not responsible for any 
damage to equipment resulting from connections made to this port.

2013 KX 4-Channel Amps Rev C.indd   6

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Summary of Contents for KX400.4

Page 1: ...ER KX400 4 Owner s Manual English Manual del Propietario Espa ol AMPLIFICADOR DEL LA SERIE KX 4 Benutzerhandbuch Deutsch VERST RKER DER KX 4 SERIE Manuel d utilisation Fran aise AMPLIFICATEUR DE S RIE...

Page 2: ...y Response 1dB 10Hz 20KHz Signal to noise Ratio 95dB A weighted re rated power Input Sensitivity Low Level 125mV 5V High Level 250mV 10V Electronic Crossover Amp 1 OFF HP LP Variable 10 5 000Hz with X...

Page 3: ...car stereo s source unit A high level signal can be run from the source unit s speaker outputs to the stereo RCA input on the end panel of the amplifier using the KICKER ZISL as shown make sure you se...

Page 4: ...ANNEL OPERATION minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel POWER WIRING 12V battery external fuse remote turn on see page 6 bare metal chassis ground bare metal chassis ground 18 45cm 24 60cm L L R R aud...

Page 5: ...5 BRIDGED OPERATION MONO minimum impedance of 4 ohms STEREO AND MONO SIMULTANEOUSLY SAMS OPERATION minimum impedance of 4 ohms bridged mono and 2 ohms per channel stereo L R...

Page 6: ...r or component Refer to the wiring section of this manual for additional instructions Input Gain Control The input gain control is not a volume control It matches the output of the source unit to the...

Page 7: ...mended impedance No or low output Check the balance control on source unit Check the RCA or speaker input and speaker output connections Alternator noise whining sound with engine s RPM Check for dama...

Page 8: ...nd the life of KX amplifiers The new extended warranty applies only to KICKER amplifiers and accessories sold to consumers by Authorized KICKER Dealers in the United States of America or its possessio...

Page 9: ...N mero de serie del amplificador Modelo KX400 4 Potencia RMS 14 4V 4 est reof nico 1 THD N 14 4V 2 est reof nico 1 THD N 14 4V 4 puente 1 THD N 50W x 4 100W x 4 200W x 2 Largo in cm 11 3 16 28 4 Altur...

Page 10: ...en la posici n de alto HI Engarce y suelde conectores RCA al extremo del cable de altavoz procedente de las salidas de altavoz de alto nivel de la unidad fuente y con ctelo a las entradas RCA del pane...

Page 11: ...11 12V 18 45cm 24 60cm encendido a distancia p gina 13 conexi n a tierra conexi n a tierra fusible externo bater a FUNCIONAMIENTO POR QUATRO CANALES impedancia m nima de 2 ohmios por canal R L R L...

Page 12: ...EN PUENTE MONOF NICO impedancia m nima de 4 ohmios en puente FUNCIONAMIENTO SIMULT NEO EN ESTEREOF NICO Y MONOF NICO impedancia m nima de 4 ohmios en monof nico y 2 ohmios por canal en estereof nico s...

Page 13: ...no es un control de volumen El control de amplificaci n de entrada hace que la salida de la fuente corresponda al nivel de entrada del amplificador Suba el volumen de la unidad fuente a si la unidad...

Page 14: ...dada No hay salida de uno de los canales Revise el control de balance de la unidad fuente Revise las conexiones RCA o de entrada de altavoz y de salida de altavoz del canal Hay ruido sibilante de alte...

Page 15: ...15 KX400 4 40 x 4 4 ohmios 14 4VCC 1 THD CEA 2006B Watts Relaci n de Se al a Ruido 75dB CEA 2006B ref 1W ponderado en A...

Page 16: ...ennummer Modell KX400 4 RMS Leistung 14 4V 4 stereo 1 Gesamtklirrfaktor 14 4V 2 stereo 1 Gesamtklirrfaktor 14 4V 4 berbr ckt 1 Gesamtklirrfaktor 50W x 4 100W x 4 200W x 2 L nge Zoll cm 11 3 16 28 4 H...

Page 17: ...erbinden Sie das Kabel mit den RCA Eing ngen an der Endplatte des Verst rkers oder Vereinfachung der Installation indem Sie ein KICKER ZISL wie unten gezeigt Alternativ k nnen Sie Ihre Quelle Einheit...

Page 18: ...18 12V 18 45cm 24 60cm Masse Masse externe Sicherung Ferneinschaltung Seite 20 Batterie VIERKANALBETRIEB Minimalimpedanz von 2 Ohm pro Kanal L L R R...

Page 19: ...19 BR CKENBETRIEB MONO Minimalimpedanz von 4 Ohm GLEICHZEITIGER STEREO UND MONO BETRIEB SAMS Mindestimpedanz von 4 Ohm Mono bzw 2 Ohm pro Kanal Stereo bei gleichzeitigem Betrieb L R...

Page 20: ...uenzvervielfacher Mit dem XOVER Schalter am Anschlusspanel des Verst rkers kann die interne Frequenzweiche der AMPS 1 und 2 auf OFF HI PASS Hochpass LO PASS Tiefpass oder BAND PASS Bandpass nur AMP 2...

Page 21: ...gen Keine Ausgabe aus einem Kanal Pr fen Sie den Balanceregler am Autoradio Pr fen Sie die RCA oder Lautsprechereingangskabel und ausg nge f r den Kanal Lichtmaschine erzeugt bei steigender Motordrehz...

Page 22: ...22 KX400 4 40 x 4 4 ohms 14 4GS 1 Klirrfaktor CEA 2006B Watts Rauschabstand 75dB CEA 2006B ref 1W A gewichtet...

Page 23: ...Mod le KX400 4 Puissance Efficace 14 4V 4 st r o 1 THD N 14 4V 2 st r o 1 THD N 14 4V 4 pont 1 THD N 50W x 4 100W x 4 200W x 2 Longueur pouces cm 11 3 16 28 4 Hauteur pouces cm 2 1 8 5 5 Largeur pouc...

Page 24: ...et soudez les connecteurs RCA l extr mit du fil du haut parleur venant des sorties de haut parleur de haut niveau sur l appareil source et raccordez le fil aux entr es RCA sur le panneau d extr mit d...

Page 25: ...25 12V 18 45cm 24 60cm Fusible Externe Batterie Masse Masse Mise sous tension distance page 27 FONCTIONNEMENT QUATRE CANAUX imp dance minimum de 2 ohms par canal L L R R...

Page 26: ...26 FONCTIONNEMENT PONT MONO imp dance minimum de 4 ohms FONCTIONNEMENT SIMULTAN ST R O ET MONO SAMS imp dance minimum simultan ment de 4 ohms en mono et 2 ohms par canal en st r o L R...

Page 27: ...la section sur le c blage de ce manuel pour d autres instructions Commutateurs de r partiteur avec multiplicateur de fr quence Utilisez les commutateurs XOVER sur le panneau d extr mit de l amplificat...

Page 28: ...Aucune sortie d un canal V rifiez le contr le de la balance sur l appareil source V rifiez les branchements RCA ou d entr e de haut parleur et les branchements de sortie de haut parleur pour le canal...

Page 29: ...29 KX400 4 40 x 4 4 ohms 14 4V C C 1 de Distorsion Harmonique Totale CEA 2006B W Rapport Signal sur Bruit 75dB CEA 2006B ref 1W pond r A...

Page 30: ...shipping damage and return to Stillwater Designs 3100 North Husband St Stillwater OK 74075 The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Please return only defective components T...

Page 31: ...ein nicht verzerrtes System auf dem gleichen Lautst rkepegel Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige daf r dass der Schallpegel zu laut ist und zu permanenten Geh rsch den f hren kann Seien Sie bei...

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