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Introduction KX.2 Series Amplifier Owner’s Manual Two Channel Model: KX100.2 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 Injection Molded EndKaps 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 Pro
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Installation Mounting When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be Now that you are ready to mount your amplifier, use the sure it is structurally sound and that there are no items behind supplied 3mm allen wrench to remove the amplifier EndKap. This the area where the screws will be driven that could be damaged. will give you access to the mounting holes in the amplifier and all Check for wire harnesses, brake lines, fuel lines, gas tanks, etc. wiring connections. With the EndK
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Wiring When working with power connections it is always Signal can be input into the amplifier using either the low level recommended that you disconnect the battery to prevent RCA input connections or the high level (speaker level) input accidents. connections. Using the low level RCA connections is the preferred method. Use the high level inputs only if your source The ground should be connected to the amplifier first before unit does not have low level RCA type outputs. making any of th
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Installation System Diagrams BRIDGED OPERATION (MONO) The following diagrams show the most common configurations KX.2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a for your Kicker KX series amplifier. minimum impedance of 4 ohms when in bridged operation. TWO CHANNEL OPERATION (STEREO) These KX amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation. Modern SIGNAL IN high performance speakers have a lower DC Resistance than MONO SPEAKER what u
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Navigation BEFORE TURNING ON THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME, Your Kicker amplifier has two rotary controls and one switch on MAKE SURE THAT THE TWO ROTARY CONTROLS ON THE the end panel. These controls ensure the reliability and SIDE OF THE AMPLIFIER ARE TURNED FULLY performance of the amplifier, so they need to be set correctly. COUNTER-CLOCKWISE! CROSSOVER SWITCH GAIN CONTROL NEVER CHANGE THE CROSSOVER “OFF/HI/LOW” SWITCH SETTING WITH THE AUDIO SYSTEM ON! Remember, the input gain control is n
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Help Trouble Shooting Red LED on, no output: If your amplifier does not appear to be working, check the 1.) Amp is very hot. obvious things first such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring Thermal protection is engaged. Test for proper connections, incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain impedance at the speaker terminals (see the diagrams in controls, etc. this manual for minimum recommended impedance and multiple speaker wiring suggestions) with a VOM meter. There are two LEDs
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Trouble Shooting Alternator noise--whining sound with engine’s RPM: Please Note: Modern high performance speakers have a lower Check for damaged RCA cables. DC Resistance than what used to be available. The Kicker Check the routing of RCA cables. Coaxial and Component Speakers are rated at four ohms (some Check the source unit for proper grounding. DC Resistances may be as low as 3 ohms) and work with any Check the gain settings, and turn them down if they are amplifier designed to operate
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Specifications Performance Specifications of KX100.2 MODEL KX100.2 Height: 2.5 inches / 6.35 centimeters RMS Power in Watts, All Channels Driven Width: 10.125 inches / 25.7 centimeters @ 14.4V, 4Ω Stereo, < 1% THD+N 2 x 35 Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 0.5dB @ 2Ω Stereo, < 1% THD+N 2 x 50 Input Sensitivity: 170mV - 5V low level, 340mV - 10V high level @ 4Ω Mono, < 1% THD+N 1 x 100 Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >95dB, a-weighted, re: rated power @ 12.5V, 4Ω Stereo, 0
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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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