lfKICKER
MODEL:
Authorized
KICKER
Dealer:
Purchase
Date:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
PERFORMANCE
Model:
RMS Power
@ 14.4V,
40
mono,
s
1%
THD+N
@ 14.4V,
20
mono,
s
1%
THD+N
Length,
in.
(em)
Electronic Crossover
Subsonic
Filter
Bass Boost
Specifications common
to
all models:
Height,
in.
(mm)
Width,
in
.
(mm)
Frequency Response
±
1
dB
Signal-to-noise
Ratio
Input
Sensitivity
Remote Bass
DX.1-SERIES
AMPLIFIERS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
DX250.1/
DX500.1/
DX1000.1
DX250.1
140W
X
1
250W
x 1
10-1
/4"
(26)
Fixed,
80Hz
24dB/octave
Fixed, 25Hz
24dB/octave
Selectable,
0/9dB
@40Hz
2-1/4"
(57)
8-5/16JI
(211)
20Hz-200Hz
DX500.1
275W
X
1
500W
X
1
10-1
/4" (26)
DX1000.1
550Wx
1
1000Wx
1
10-1
/4"
(26)
Variable
lo-pass 50Hz-200Hz
1 8d
B/
octave
Variable hi-pass
•1 0Hz-30Hz
18dB/octave
Variable
0-
12dB
@
40Hz
>95dB, A-weighted,
re:
rated power
Low Level: ·125mV-5V
High Level:
250mV-1
OV
Yes
(not included)
Yes
Yes
Pro Tip:
To
get the best performance from your new
KICKER
Amplifier and extend the warranty by 1
year,
use
genuine
KICKER
accessories and wiring.
INSTALLATION
Mounting:
Choose a structurally sound location to mount your
KICKER
amplifier. Make sure there are no items
behind the area where the screws
will
be driven. Choose a location that allows
at
least
4"
(1
Ocm)
of open
ventilation for the amplifier.
If
possible, mount the amplifier
in
the climate-controlled passenger compartment.
Drill
four holes using a 7 /64" (3mm) bit and use the supplied #8 screws to mount the amplifier.
Wiring:
Disconnect the vehicle's battery to avoid
an
electrical short. Then, connect the ground wire to the
amplifier. Make the ground wire short,
24"
(60cm) or less, and connect
it
to a paint-and-corrosion-free, solid,
metal area of the vehicle's chassis. Adding
an
additional ground wire of this same gauge (or larger) between the
battery's negative post and the vehicle chassis
is
recommended.
2
The
OX
amplifier
has
dual input sensitivity
differential
RCA inputs which
will
receive either high or
low level signals
from your 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 set the
OX
amplifier's
input level
switch to
"HI").
Alternatively,
the
signal
can be
delivered to the
amplifier using the
low-level
RCA outputs on the source unit. Set the input level
switch on the end
panel
of the
amplifier to "LO".
Either input
method will
provide a
low-level
output signal
at the RCA output, which
effectively
passes the audio
signal
to
another
amplifier
or component. Keep the audio
signal cable
away from factory wiring harnesses and other
power wiring.
If
you need to cross this wiring, cross
it
at a
90
degree
angle.
source unit
high-level speaker
core conductor
o
~
tputs
····c:>
··
~
shield
to
amplifier
Install
a fuse within 18"
(45cm) of the battery and in-line
with the power
cable
connected to your
amplifier.
If
you
ever need to remove the
amplifier
from the
vehicle
after
it
has been
installed,
the ground wire
should
be the
last
wire disconnected from the
amplifier--just
the opposite as when you
installed
it.
Model
OX250.
1
OX500.1
OX1000.1
External
Fuse
(sold separately)
1 x
40
Ampere
1 x
80
Ampere
1 x 1
00
Ampere
MONO
OPERATION
minimum impedance of 2 ohms
:<;;
24"
(60cm)
i-
-
-
bare-metal
chassis ground
Power/Ground
Wire
8 Gauge
4 Gauge
4 Gauge
woofer
15A 15A
JJ
.IT
O
external
fuse
DX250
.1
:<;;
18
"
(45cm)
-+
KICKER
Wiring
Kit
PK8, ZCK84
PK4,
CK44,
ZCK44
PK4,
CK44,
ZCK44
-
battery
-
-
-
3
OPERATION
All models except the DX250.
1
signal
in
AUTO
TURN
ON
+12VDCAUD/O
OFFSET
INPUT BASS
INPUT
Q.Q
..
Q.G
"'-
00
L R
OUTPUT
signal
out
REMOTE
SUBSONIC LO-PASS BASS
X-OVER X-OVER
[:]
.()
-()
10
30
50
200
Automatic Turn-On
Selection:
The
OX
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 + 1
2V
out for turning on
additional amplifiers.
•
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
amplifier'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
final
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
OX
amplifiers
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
amplifier.
Refer to the wiring section of this
manual
for
additional
instructions.
Crossover Control:
The variable
crossover on the side of the
amplifier allows
you to adjust the
lo-pass
crossover frequency from
50-200Hz,
and the hi-pass crossover from
10-30Hz (OX250.1
is
fixed at
80Hz
and
25Hz). The settings for these
controls
are subjective; 80Hz
is
a good place
to start for the lo-pass
crossover,
20Hz
for the
hi-
pass.
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
amplifier.
Turn
the source unit up to about
3/4
volume
(if
the source unit goes to
30,
turn
it
to 25). Nex
t,
slowly
turn
(clockwise)
the gain on the
amplifier
up
until
you can hear
audible
distortion, then turn
it
down a
little.
Bass Boost Control:
The variable
bass boost control
on the side of the
amplifier
is
designed to give you
increased output,
0-12dB,
at
40Hz
(For
the
OX250.
1,
use the Bass Boost switch to toggle
between
0
or +9dB).
The setting for this
control
is
subjective.
If
you turn
it
up, you must readjust the input gain
control to avoid
clipping
the
amplifier.
Remote Bass-ZXRC
(Not
included
with the DX250.1
):
With the ZXRC
remote bass
level control,
you have the
ability
to control
the output
level
of the
amplifier remotely.
To
mount the
ZXRC
remote bass
level control, simply
screw the
metal
bracket to the chosen
location, then
slide
the housing onto the bracket
until
it
snaps into
place.
Run
the
cable
from the controller to the "Remote
Bass"
jack on the
amplifier
chassis.
See
page
5.
4
ZXRC
REMOTE BASS INSTALLATION
1.
mount the
t
2.
slide
the housing
until
it
snaps
metal
bracket into the
metal
bracket
~
+-llll
...--,1
I~P
I I
I •
~
.,...,..
back view
4-conductor phone
cable
TROUBLESHOOTING
If
your amplifier
does not appear to be working, check the obvious things first such
as
blown
fuses, poor or
incorrect wiring connections,
in
correct setting of crossover switch and gain
controls,
etc. There
is
a
Po
wer
Protection
LED
on the side power
panel
of your Kicker
OX
series
amplifier.
Depending on
th
e state of the
amplifier
and the
vehicle's charging system, the
LED
will
glow
either
Red
or Green. When the green
LED
is
lit
this indicates
the
amplifier
is
turned on and no
trouble
exists.
Green LED off, no output?
With a
Volt
Ohm
Meter
(VOM)
check
th
e
following:
0+
12
volt
power
terminal
(s
hould
read
+
12V to
+
1
6V)
f)
Remote turn-on
terminal (should
read
+
1
2V
to
+
1
6V)
C)
Check for
re
ve
rsed
power and ground connections
0Ground
terminal,
for proper
co
nduc
ti
v
it
y.
Green LED on, no output?
Check the
following:
ORCA
connections
@Test
speaker outputs with a
"known"
good speaker.
@)Substitute source unit with a "known"
good source unit.
0Ch
eck
for a
s1gnal
in
the
RCA
cable
feeding the amplifier
with the
VOM
meter set to measure
"AC" voltage.
Protection LED
flashing with
loud
music?
The red
LED
indicates
lo
w
battery
voltag
e.
Check
all
the
connections
in
your
vehicle's
charging system.
It
may be necessary to
replace
or charge yo
ur
ve
hi
c
le
's
battery or
replace
your
vehicle's alternator.
Protection LED on, no output?
0Amplifier
is
very
hot=
thermal
protection
is
engaged. T
es
t for proper
impedance at the speaker
terminals with a
VOM
meter (see the diagrams
in
this
manual
for minimum
recommended impedance and
multiple
speaker wiring suggestions).
Also check for adequate
airflow
around
the
amplifier. @Amplifier shuts down
only while
ve
hicle
is running=
voltage
protection c
ir
cu
it
ry
is
engaged.
Voltage
to
th
e
amplifier
is
not within the 1
0-16
vo
lt
operating range. Have the
ve
hi
c
le
's
charging and
electrical
system inspected.
@)Amplifier
will
only play
at
low volume levels=
short circuit protection
is
engaged. Check
for speaker wires shorted to each other or to the
vehicle
chassis. Check for damaged speake
rs
or speaker(s)
operating below
the minimum recommended impedance.
No or
low
output?
0Che
ck
the
balance control on source unit
@Che
ck
the RCA
(o
r speaker input) and
speaker output connections.
Alternator
noise-whining sound with engine's RPM?
0Ch
eck for damaged RCA
(or
speaker input)
cable
@Check
the routing of RCA
(or
speaker input)
cable @)Check
the source unit for proper grounding
0Ch
eck
the gain settings and turn them down
if
they are set too high.
Reduced bass response?
Reverse a speaker connection from pos
iti
ve
to negati
ve
on
th
e ste
reo
/s
ubwoofer
channel(s);
if
the bass improves, the speaker was out of phase.
Ground Noise?
KICKER
amplifiers
are
engineered to
be
fully compatible
with
all
manufacture
rs'
head units.
Some
head units may require
additional
grounding to prevent noise from entering the audio
signal.
If
you
are
experiencing this
problem
with your head unit,
in
most cases running a ground wire from the
RCA
outputs
on
the
head unit to the chassis
will
remedy this issue.
5
Please Note: Modern high performance speakers have a lower DC Resistance than what used to be available.
The KICKER Coaxial and Component speakers are rated at four ohms (some DC Resistances may be as low
as
3 ohms) and work with any amplifier designed to operate
at
a four ohm load.
If
you want to use two KICKER
Coaxial or Component speakers on a single channel of your amplifier, wire the speakers
in
series. This will
improve the sound quality, lower the total harmonic distortion and lessen the thermal load at the amplifier. This
may prevent
an
amplifier from shutting down due to over-current protection circuitry.
CAUTION: When jump starting the vehicle, be sure that connections made with jumper cables are correct.
Improper connections can result
in
blown amplifier fuses as well as the failure of other critical systems
in
the
vehicle.
If
you have more questions about the installation or operation of your new KICKER product, see the Authorized
KICKER
Dealer where you made your purchase. For more advice on installation, click on the SUPPORT tab on
the KICKER homepage,
www.kicker.com. Choose the TECHNICAL SUPPORT tab, choose the subject you are
interested
in,
and then download or view the corresponding information. Please E-mail [email protected] or
call Technical Services (405)
624-8583
for unanswered or specific questions.
DX250.1
140
x 1 @ 4 ohms, 14.4VOC, 1% THO, CEA-2006 (Watts)
Signal to Noise Ratio -75dB CEA-2006
(ref:
1
W,
A-weighted)
DX500.1
275
x 1 @ 4 ohms, 14.4VOC, 1% THO, CEA-2006 (Watts)
Signal to Noise Ratio -75dB CEA-2006
(ref:
1
W,
A-weighted)
DX1000.1
550
x 1 @ 4 ohm, 14.4VOC, 1% THO, CEA-2006 (Watts)
Signal to Noise Ratio -75dB CEA-2006
(ref:
1
W,
A-weighted)
KICKER will now provide a three-
year warranty with all OX-Series
Amplifier purchases paired with a
qualifying KICKER Installation Kit* .
This extends the standard warranty by
an
additional
year.
Amplifier
and
Kit must be purchased from an
Authorized KICKER Dealer.
KICKER
OX
amplifier success
is
currently at
an
unheard-of rate, making the extended
warranty program even more beneficial to you.
Using poor-quality, under-spec wiring kits
will
impede
OX
amplifier performance.
A superior-quality KICKER installation Kit is guaranteed to extend the life of
OX
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
1ts
possessions.
It
also
only applies to the
original
purchaser of
KICKER
amplifiers
and
accessories.
One
warranty extension per amplifier
is
allowed regardless of
the
number of amplifier
installation
kits
purchased.
This
program does not apply
to
"B"
-stock product or factory-refurbished product.
This offer
is
for a limited time, so see your local Authorized KICKER Dealer soon for details.
*U.S.A. Only I EE.UU. solamente I Nur USA I Les USA Seulement
6
ELECTRONICS
LIMITED
WARRANTY
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
an
Authorized
KICKER
Dealer
it
is
warranted for
TWO
(2)
YEARS
from date of original purchase with receipt.
In
all
cases you must have the original
receipt. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction
during the warranty period,
KICKER
will
repair or replace
(at
its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent
merchandise at no charge. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes. Discontinued products
may be replaced with more current equivalent products. This warranty
is
valid only for the original purchaser and
is
not
extended to owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser. Any applicable
implied warranties are limited
in
duration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail,
and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall
apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not
allow
limitations
on implied warranties; therefore, these
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights;
however you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
WHAT
TO DO IF YOU
NEED WARRANTY
OR SERVICE:
Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs
(KICKER)
Dealer for warranty
service. Assistance
in
locating
an
Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or by contacting Stillwater Designs
directly.
You
can confirm that a dealer
is
authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window decal.
If
it
becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs
(KICKER),
call
the
KICKER
Customer Service Department at (405)
624-8510
for a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA)
number. Package only
the defective items
in
a package that
will
prevent 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. The
return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items
will
be returned freightcollect to you.
For example,
if
a subwoofer
is
defective, only return the defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure. Include
a copy
of the onginal receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a
"proof-of-purchase" statement
listing the Customer's
name,
Dealer's name and invoice number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on items without proof-of-
purchase
will
be determined from the type of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items sent
freight-collect, or
COD,
will
be refused.
WHAT
IS NOT COVERED?
This warranty
is
valid
only
if
the product
is
used for the purpose for which
it
was designed.
It
does not cover:
o Damage due to improper installation
o Subsequent damage to other components
o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or
UV
radiation
o Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be
considered abuse
o Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
o Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion
o
Items
previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair
facility
o Return shipping
on
non-defective items
o Products with tampered or missing barcode labels
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA)
number
o Freight Damage
o The cost of shipping product to
KICKER
o Service performed by anyone other than
KICKER
HOW LONG WILL IT
TAKE?
KICKER
strives to maintain a goal of one week turnaround for
all
electronics (amplifiers, crossovers, equalizers, etc.)
returns. Delays may be incurred
if
lack of replacement inventory or parts
is
encountered. Failure to
follow
these steps
may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the
KICKER
Customer Service Department at (405) 624-851
0.
Contact your
International
KICKER
dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty
policies.
Note:
All
specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit
www.kicker.com
for the most
current information.
11
OX.
1
HI-J-201 01118
22
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty policies.
WARNING:
KICKER
products are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing! Turning up a
system to a level that has audible distortion
is
more damaging to your ears than listening to
an
undistorted system at the same
volume
level.
The threshold of pain
is
always
an
indicator that the sound level
is
too loud and may permanently damage your
hearing. Please use common sense when controlling volume.
GARANTIA INTERNACIONAL Version
Espaiiol
Comuniquese con su concesionario o distribuidor KICKER internacional para obtener infor aci6n sobre procedimientos especificos
relacionados con las norm as de garantia de su pais.
ADVERTENCIA: Los excitadores KICKER son capaces de producir niveles de sonido que pueden danar permanentemente
el
oido. Subir
el
volumen del sistema hasta
un
nivel que produzca distorsi6n es mas danino para
el
oido que escuchar
un
sistema sin distorsi6n
al
mismo volumen.
El
dolores
siempre una indicaci6n de que
el
sonido es muy fuerte y que puede danar
permanentemente
el
oido. Sea precavido cuando controle
el
volumen.
La
frase "combustible para vivir
Ia
vida Livin' Loud™ a todo volumen" se refiere
al
entusiasmo
porIa
vida que
Ia
marca
KICKER
de estereos de autom6vil representa y a
Ia
recomendaci6n a nuestros clientes de que vivan
lo
mejor posible
("a
todo volumen")
en todo sentido.
La
linea de altavoces y amplificadores
KICKER
es
Ia
mejor del mercado de audio de autom6viles y por
lo
tanto
representa
el
"combustible" para vivir a todo volumen
en
el
area de "estereos de autom6vil" de
Ia
vida de nuestros clientes.
Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas
las
reglas y reglamentos locales sobre ruido en cuanto a los
niveles legales y apropiados
de
audici6n fuera del vehiculo.
INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE
Deutsche
Version
Nehmen Sie mit lhren internationalen KICKER-Fachhandler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf, um Details uber die Garantieleistungen
in
lhrem Land
zu
erfahren.
WARNUNG: KICKER-Treiber konnen einen Schallpegel erzeugen, der
zu
permanenten Gehorschaden fUhren kann! Wenn Sie
ein
System auf einen Pegel stellen, der horbare Verzerrungen erzeugt, schadet das lhren Ohren mehr, als ein nicht verzerrtes System
auf dem
gleichen Lautstarkepegel. Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige
dafUr,
dass der Schallpegel
zu
laut ist und
zu
permanenten Gehorschaden fUhren kann. Seien Sie bei der Lautstarkeeinstellung bitte vernunftig!
Der Slogan "Treibstoff fur Livin' Loud" bezieht sich auf die mit den KICKER-Autostereosystemen assoziierte Lebensfreude und die
Tatsache, dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen,
in
allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach dem Besten ("Livin' Loud")
zu
streben. Die
Lautsprecher und Verstarker von KICKER sind auf dem Markt fur Auto-Soundsysteme fUhrend und stellen somit den "Treibstoff"
fUr
das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden
dar.
Wir empfehlen allen unseren Kunden, sich bezuglich der zugelassenen und
passenden Lautstarkepegel auBerhalb des Autos
an
die 6rtlichen Larmvorschriften
zu
halten.
GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE
Version
Frant;aise
Pour connaltre les procedures propres a
Ia
politique de garantie de votre pays, contactez votre revendeur ou distributeur
International KICKER.
AVERTISSEMENT: Les haut-parleurs KICKER ont
Ia
capacite de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager
l'ou'i'e
de
fac;on
irreversible ! L:augmentation du volume d'un systeme jusqu'a un niveau presentant une distorsion audible endommage
davantage
l'ou'fe
que l'ecoute d'un systeme sans distorsion
au
meme volume.
Le
seuil de
Ia
douleur est toujours
le
signe que
le
niveau sonore est trop eleve et risque d'endommager
l'ou'i'e
de
fac;on
irreversible. Reglez
le
volume en faisant prevue de bon sens!
L:expression "carburant pour vivre plein
pot"
fait reference
au
dynamisme de
Ia
marque KICKER d'equipements audio pour
vehicules
eta
pour but d'encourager nos clients a faire
le
maximum
("
vivre plein
pot")
dans
tousles
aspects de leur
vie.
Les
haut-parleurs et amplificateurs
KICKER
sont les meilleurs dans
le
domaine des equipements audio et representent done pour nos
client
le
"carburant pour vivre plein
pot"
dans
I'
aspect"
installation audio de vehicule" de leur vie. Nous encourageons tous nos
clients a respecter toutes les lois et reglementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores acceptables a l'exterieur des vehicules.
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Kicker DX250.1 Le manuel du propriétaire
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