Kicker KX.4 Series - Manual

Page 2 - Amplifier; Authorized Kicker Dealer:; ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT!

2 KX Amplifier Introduction KX200.4 KX.4 Series Amplifier Owner’s Manual Four Channel Model: Congratulations! You have just purchased the latest in amplifier technology to carry the famous KICKER name. Your KICKER KX series amplifier is designed and built to give you years of powerful and trouble-fr...

Page 3 - tures; Features; MOSFET Power Supply Provides high efficiency operation.

3 KX Amplifier F e a tures Features Low Impedance Operation Class A/B stable into 2 ohm stereoor 4 ohm mono loads. SORT Protection Circuitry (Short circuit, Over-voltage, Reversepolarity, Thermal) Protects amplifier from accidents andundesirable operation. MOSFET Power Supply Provides high efficienc...

Page 4 - Installa; Mounting; Remove; Wiring

4 KX Amplifier Installa tion Mounting When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be sure it is structurally sound and that there are no items behindthe area that could be damaged by the screws. Check for brakelines, fuel lines, gas tanks, or wiring harnesses, etc. All amplifiers genera...

Page 5 - RCA Dummy Plugs; Note: To get the best performance from your new Kicker Amplifier,

5 KX Amplifier Installa tion Model Fuse Size Wire Size KX-200.4 30A 8 GA The use of twisted pair interconnects is recommended for all installations to minimize noise. When routing these cablesthrough the automobile, try to keep them away from factorywiring harnesses and other power wiring. If you ne...

Page 6 - System Diagram; Stereo Four Channel Operation; Stereo And Bridged

6 KX Amplifier Installa tion System Diagram The following diagrams show the most common configurations for your system. Stereo Four Channel Operation KX.4 amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedence of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation. + - + - + - + - GROUND REMOTE TURN-ON BAT...

Page 7 - Opera; Navigation; Your Kicker amplifier has four rotary controls and two

7 KX Amplifier Opera tion Navigation Your Kicker amplifier has four rotary controls and two switches on the end panel. These controls ensure the reliabilityand performance of the amplifier, so they need to be set correctly.CROSSOVER SWITCHES NEVER CHANGE THE CROSSOVER SWITCH SETTING WITH THE SYSTEM ...

Page 8 - Help; Trouble shooting; No output from one channel:

8 KX Amplifier Help Trouble shooting If your amplifier does not appear to be working, check obvious things first such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring connections, crossover and gain controls set incorrectly, etc. There is one LED on the end panel of your Kicker KX series amplifier, it will ...

Page 9 - Alternator noise (whining sound that varies with engine; Trouble Shooting

9 KX Amplifier Alternator noise (whining sound that varies with engine RPM): Check for damaged RCA cable. Check routing of RCA cable. Check source unit for good ground. Check gain setting, turn down if set too high. Poor stereo image or reduced bass response: Check system phasing by turning the bala...

Page 10 - Specifica; Performance; MODEL; Length with EndKaps: 11.84”

10 KX Amplifier Specifica tion Performance MODEL KX200.4 RMS Power in Watts, All Channels Driven @ 14.4V, 4 Ω Stereo, < 1% THD+N 4 x 35 @ 2 Ω Stereo, < 1% THD+N 4 x 50 @ 4 Ω Mono, < 1% THD+N 2 x 100 @ 12.5V, 4 Ω Stereo, 0.085% THD+N 4 x 25 @ 2 Ω Stereo, 0.5% THD+N 4 x 40 @ 4 Ω Mono, 0.5% TH...

Page 11 - WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE; Stillwater Designs, 5021 North Perkins Road, Stillwater, OK 74075; HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

11 Warran ty KX Amplifier ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt. When purchased from a Authorized KICKER Dealer i...

Kicker KX.4 Series - Manual

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