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SPECIAL FEATURES

• To understand all the different system possibilities, think of the KICKER ZX460 as two

separate amplifiers in one chassis: Amp 1 and Amp 2, each having two channels.

• When only two RCA cables are plugged into the Amp 1 inputs, the ZX460 

automatically distributes the left channel to Amp 1 left and Amp 2 left. The right input
goes to Amp 1 right and Amp 2 right.

• Plugging in a second set of RCAs automatically switches the ZX460 to discreet four

channel operation.

• Amp 2 has an electronic 24dB/octave highpass crossover built in. This crossover is 

the same circuitry used in the SWX & MRX KICKER Modules and uses the same frequency
programming chips. The crossover can be bypassed or engaged via a two position slide
switch on the amplifier’s main circuit board. Access to the switch and the frequency 
programming chip is through the plastic plug in the bottom plate of your ZX460.

ACCESSING THE CROSSOVERS UNDERNEATH THE ZX460

The frequency programming chip can be removed and replaced 

with an IC extraction tool, or by removing the bottom cover 

of the ZX460 and using needle nose pliers.

MODULE

1. BUILT IN CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
    PROGRAMMING CHIP

2. BUILT IN CROSSOVER 
    BYPASS/ENGAGE SWITCH

RCA

HIGH

BYPASS

1.

2.

Summary of Contents for ZX460

Page 1: ...e have upgraded the power supply switching MOSFETs Surface mount devices are used extensively throughout the design to increase reliability Features carried over from the last generation of amplifiers...

Page 2: ...ant to keep the chassis of the amplifier isolated from the metal of the vehicle because the heatsink is connected to signal ground for noise isolation Grounding the heatsink will cause a ground loop T...

Page 3: ...ed Use KICKER End Caps and KICKER Sink Links to cover exposed end panels and hiding wiring in multiple amplifier installations SUPPLIED END CAPS SNAP INTO PLACE OVER AMP END PANELS OPTIONAL SINK LINK...

Page 4: ...eep them away from all power wires in the vehicle to avoid noise If a signal wire needs to cross power wires try to make the junction at 90 degrees This will have the least chance of picking up noise...

Page 5: ...ered up Failure to follow these precautions can result in damge to your speaker s and or amplifier s which may not be covered under warranty Typical Installations Daisy Chaining Two Amplifiers with ZR...

Page 6: ...octave highpass crossover built in This crossover is the same circuitry used in the SWX MRX KICKER Modules and uses the same frequency programming chips The crossover can be bypassed or engaged via a...

Page 7: ...automatically derive their signal from those two inputs FOUR CHANNEL USING FOUR INPUTS NOTE When four RCA s are plugged in then the amplifier works with four discreet channels BRIDGED TWO CHANNEL OPER...

Page 8: ...ible this will be at about 75 80 of full volume Raise the amplifier gain until distortion is just audible The gain is now set correctly Check the level with CD tape and tuner to make sure the adjustme...

Page 9: ...module simulates the response of KICKER Competition woofers in a sealed enclosure EQM Equalization Module Frequency Enhancement and extension module that equalizes frequencies in the low bass region...

Page 10: ...plifier is used in stereo try disconnecting one channel at a time to help isolate which channel is shorted 3 Amp is not too hot Voltage to amp is not within the 9 16 volt operating range If the vehicl...

Page 11: ...ono 2 bridged mono Inches watts watts watts watts watts watts ZX460 30 x 4 60 x 4 90 x 4 120x2 180x2 180x2 2 75H x 10W x 14 35L Specifications common to all models Maximum Distortion at Rated Power 4...

Page 12: ...age and return to Stillwater Designs 5021 North Perkins Road Stillwater OK 74075 The RA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Return only defective com ponents Non defective item...

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