5
ADJUSTING AMPLIFIER CONTROLS
Your Kicker amplifier has two rotary controls and one switch on the end panel.
These controls ensure the reliability and performance of the amplifier, so they
need to be set correctly.
CROSSOVER SWITCH
NEVER CH
HANGE THE CR
ROSSOVER SWITCH
H SETTING WITH THE SYSTEM ON!
The switch located on the end panel next to the RCA jacks is for setting the
internal crossover. In the
OFF
position the amplifier passes a full range signal to
the speakers. Use the
LO
position when connected to a subwoofer. The
HI
posi-
tion 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 TWO ROTARY CO
ONTROLS ON THE SIDE OF THE AMPLIFIER ARE
TURNED FULLY CO
OUNTER-CLLOCKKWISE!
GAIN CONTROL
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.
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 KickBass 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.
Selectable
Crossover Switch
Set @ 80Hz
Bass Boost
0-12 dB@ 40Hz
Input
Low Level & High Level
170mV- 5V 340mV- 10V
Input Gain
