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Introduction KX.4 Series Amplifier Owner’s Manual Four Channel Model: KX200.4 Congratulations! Attention: You have just purchased the latest in amplifier Please record your purchase information in the area technology to carry the famous KICKER name. below. We recommend attaching the original sales Your KICKER KX series amplifier is designed receipt to this manual for future reference. and built to give you years of powerful and trouble-free performance. This installation If you require serv
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Features Low Impedance Operation Class A/B stable into 2 ohm stereo EndKaps Cast aluminum, custom, removable covers to or 4 ohm mono loads. protect and hide all your wiring connections to the amplifier. Can be prepped and painted any custom color you choose. SORT Protection Circuitry (Short circuit, Over-voltage, Reverse Two Year Warranty When purchased from an Authorized polarity, Thermal) Protects amplifier from accidents and KICKER dealer. undesirable operation. MOSFET Power Supply Provi
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Installation With the shroud removed, drill 4 holes using a 7/64” drill bit Mounting and use the supplied #8 screws to mount the amplifier. When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be sure it is structurally sound and that there are no items behind the area that could be damaged by the screws. Check for brake lines, fuel lines, gas tanks, or wiring harnesses, etc. All amplifiers generate heat under normal operation. Be sure to choose a location that allows adequate ventilation
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The use of twisted pair interconnects is recommended for all installations to minimize noise. When routing these cables Model Fuse Size Wire Size through the automobile, try to keep them away from factory wiring harnesses and other power wiring. If you need to cross KX-200.4 30A 8 GA any of this wiring do so at a 90 degree angle to reduce the potential of noise problems. RCA Dummy Plugs When working with power connections it is always recommended that you disconnect the battery to prevent When
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Installation System Diagram The following diagrams show the most common configurations for your system. - + SIGNAL IN AMP 2 Stereo Four Channel Operation - + KX.4 amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum GROUND SIGNAL IN AMP 1 impedence of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation. REMOTE TURN-ON 18" or less +12V FUSE - - + BATTERY + SIGNAL IN AMP 2 Stereo And Bridged - + + - + - KX.4 amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum GROUND SIGNAL IN AMP 1 impedence of 2 oh
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BEFORE TURNING ON THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME, Navigation MAKE SURE THAT THE FOUR ROTARY CONTROLS ON THE Your Kicker amplifier has four rotary controls and two SIDE OF THE AMPLIFIER ARE TURNED FULLY switches on the end panel. These controls ensure the reliability COUNTER-CLOCKWISE! and performance of the amplifier, so they need to be set correctly. GAIN CONTROLS CROSSOVER SWITCHES Remember, the gain control is not a volume control, it matches NEVER CHANGE THE CROSSOVER SWITCH SETTING WITH
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Help LED is RED, no output: Trouble shooting 1.) Amp is very hot. If your amplifier does not appear to be working, check obvious Thermal protection is engaged. Check for proper things first such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring impedance at speaker terminals. Also check for connections, crossover and gain controls set adequate airflow around amplifier. incorrectly, etc. 2.) Amp shuts down only while vehicle is running. There is one LED on the end panel of your Kicker KX series Vo
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Trouble Shooting Alternator noise (whining sound that varies with engine Please Note: Modern high performance speakers have a lower RPM): DC Resistance than what used to be available. The Kicker Coaxial and Component Speakers are rated at four ohms (some Check for damaged RCA cable. Check routing of RCA cable. DC Resistances may be as low as 3 ohms) and work with any Check source unit for good ground. amplifier designed to operate at a four ohm load. If you want to Check gain setting, turn
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Specification Performance Specifications of KX200.4 Height: 2.5 inches / 6.35 centimeters MODEL KX200.4 Width: 10.125 inches / 25.7 centimeters RMS Power in Watts, All Channels Driven Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 0.5dB @ 14.4V, 4 Ω Stereo, < 1% THD+N 4 x 35 Input Sensitivity: 170mV - 5V low level, 340mV - @ 2 Ω Stereo, < 1% THD+N 4 x 50 10V high level @ 4 Ω Mono, < 1% THD+N 2 x 100 Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >95dB, a-weighted, re: rated power Electronic Crossove
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED? ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship designed. under normal use for a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt. When purchased from a Authorized KICKER Dealer it is It does not cover: warranted for TWO (2) YEARS from date of original purchase with receipt. In all • Damage due to improper
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