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Introduction Adjustable Phase The output phase (polarity) can be set Features SX .1 Series at 0 Degrees or 180 Degrees. Amplifier Low Impedance Operation Stable into 2 ohm UltraMatch Gain Structure Digital input gain control Owners Manual (SX650.1) or 1 ohm (SX1250.1) mono loads. with five selectable gain ranges (1 volt, 2 volt, 4 volt, 8 volt, 16 volt) with 12 dB of adjustment in each range in .5 dB steps. SORT Protection Circuitry (Short circuit, Over-voltage, Mono-Block Models: SX650.1 / S
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Features VFD DISPLAY - cont KEYPAD ISIS VFD Display GAIN - Indicates you are in the gain menu. The keypad consists of nine buttons that allow you to adjust Meet the ISIS interface (Indicate Status & Input Settings). AMP1 AMP2 your amplifier. LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE TheISIS (pronounced eye-sis) allows you to view the cur- EQ - Indicates you are in the equalizer menu. GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP rent conditions and settings of your amplifier as well as M1 - Used to select memory preset 1 or to st
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Features Remove Remove Custom-machined power block accepts up to a 2 Ga wire End Panel Views Mounting for both power and ground connections and up to an 8 Ga for remote turn-on assures maximum power transfer with The BLAST Port is used to connect the Remote Bass Level When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be minimal loss. Controller and for transferring control signals from one SX sure it is structurally sound and that there are no items R amplifier to another SX amplifier. A
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Installation The ground should be connected to the amplifier first Wiring System Diagrams before making any of the other connections. This wire should be as short as possible (24 inches or less) and connected to a SINGLE SPEAKER OR VOICE COIL Signal is input into the amplifier using the low level RCA paint/corrosion free solid metal area of the car’s chassis. Use input connections. If your source unit does not have RCA the same gauge wire as recommended for the amplifier’s SX.1 series amplifier
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Installation MULTIPLE SPEAKERS OR VOICE COILS SERIES WIRED AMPLIFIER STRAPPING SX.1 series amplifiers are capable of powering multiple speakers or voice coils wired in SX.1 series amplifiers are capable of being strapped SOURCE UNIT series as long as the minimum impedance does not drop below 2 ohms (SX650.1) or 1 ohm together to provide twice the power into twice their rated (SX1250.1). minimum impedance. Only like model amps can be strapped together. In other words, the SX650.1 can only b
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Installation BACK VIEW Mounting Surface AMPLIFIER STRAPPING WITH REMOTE BASS CONTROL USING THE SIGNAL OUTPUT JACKS (PAST) The Output (Pre Amp Signal Transfer) RCA jacks allow you to The Remote Bass Level Controller can be used to adjust the SIDE VIEW send the incoming signal from one Kicker SX series amplifier output level of both the amplifiers that are strapped together. SOURCE UNIT to another amplifier or processor without the need for Y cables. The signal from the PAST jacks is identical
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INSTALLATION ... ... ... USING THE REMOTE BASS LEVEL CONTROL & BLAST As you can see there can be an infinite number of menu BACK VIEW Mounting Surface Navigation levels and each one of these menu levels can have an infinite You can use the Remote Bass Level Control to control the number of its own items. Your KICKER SX series amplifier uses the latest in Digital DSP output of your amplifier from the front of the car. SIDE VIEW control and provides you with valuable operational informa- Navigat
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Operation Continuing our example, we are now in the HISTORY item in Pressing the key and holding it in for If you want the display to continue scrolling simply press PRESS & Menu System the SICK BAY MENU. If we press the longer than 1.5 seconds will activate the the HOME key again. HOLD The menu system layout is as follows: ESC key we would go back up to the accelerated scrolling mode and scroll SICK BAY MENU. If we press the ESC through the menu items at a much MAIN - This menu is the first me
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Operation SICK BAY - cont SYSTEM MENU - This menu item contains many diagnostic 7a.) CURRENT shows amplifiers current status or fault 8.) Amp Name - Here you can assign a unique name to tools and first time setup options. Use the UP and DOWN code. The 6 possible codes are: your KICKER SX amplifier. This name will replace the model 7c.) PINK NOISE is a built in pink noise generator arrow keys to scroll through the options and press ENT to name in the DEFAULT screen. If you change your mind an
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Operation 9.) Mem Name - Here you can change the names of the 10.) Remote Adr - This feature is currently not used but is 14.) Display - Several options to allow customizing 15.) Lock Code - Set your own lock code! The factory memory locations. The factory defaults are reserved for future expansion. the amplifier’s VFD display. default is 123 but you can change it and create your own code with up to 10 characters. Memory-1 11.) Gain Range - Sets the input voltage window of the 14a.) BRIGHTNES
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Operation EQ MENU - Here you can adjust the single band parametric BOOST/CUT is how much you want to boost or cut the 16.) Reset Amp - This option resets all adjustable Gain MENU - Here is where you adjust your amplifier’s gain equalizer. Your options are frequency, bandwidth and equalizer and has a range of -18 dB to + 18 dB in .5 dB settings back to their original factory defaults. control settings. boost/cut. steps. Use the UP and DOWN keys to Press the ENT key to enter the GAIN Press the
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Operation The KICKER SX amplifier monitors and prevents any high The KICKER SX amplifier monitors and prevents any low pass hi-pass MENU - Here is where you adjust the high pass Lo-Pass MENU - Here is where you adjust the low pass pass crossover point from being any closer than 1/3 octave crossover point from being any closer than 1/3 octave from crossover. Your options are frequency and SLOPE. crossover. Your options are frequency and SLOPE. from the low pass crossover point. If you cannot se
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Operation Phase MENU - Here you can switch the polarity of the ampli- 7.) Mute - Here you can mute the amplifier’s output for Kompressor MENU - Here you can select which Kompressor fier’s output between 0 or 180 degrees. Your options are setup or testing purposes. Your options are MUTE ON and setting you wish to use. The SX amplifier utilizes a full digital 0 degree and 180 degree. MUTE OFF. compressor circuit to tweak the amplifier and the sound to your unique needs. Your options are RED-LINE
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Operation UNLOCK AMPLIFIER UNLOCK AMPLIFIER - cont. You will need to call KICKER directly at (405) 624-8583 to Security MENU - Here you can lock down your amplifier to handle this situation. You will need your amplifier’s serial prevent any access to the settings. The DEFAULT screen is still You do remember your lock code right? You better because If you enter the wrong code the display will flash the mes- number AND your receipt as the guys and gals answering the active and you can select any
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Operation STORING A PRESET PRESET PRESETS In more general terms, each preset offers you these Memory Presets options. There are four memory preset keys each with an Make all the adjustments you want to have stored in the Ok, we know that sounds like a certain pizza commercial, indicator above it in the ISIS VFD display. The indicator will preset and return to the DEFAULT screen. but seriously the four memory presets come with settings Memory-1 sets the amplifier up with a 24 dB per octave illu
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Help Alternator n noise (whining sound that varies with engine RPM): Substitute known good source unit. Troubleshooting Check for damaged RCA cables. If amp does not make noise using PINK NOISE then: If your amplifier does not appear to be working, check obvi- Check routing of RCA cable. Check speaker connections. ous things first such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring Check source unit for good ground. Test speaker outputs with known good speaker. connections, crossovers set impr
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Specifications Kompressor Performance Here is a brief explanation of each KOMPRESSOR setting. Model SX650.1 SX1250.1 Contour - This preset applies expansion below the threshold point to provide a fuller sound at lower volume levels. Effect RMS Power decreases at higher volume levels. Nice effect for someone In Watts, All Channels Driven wanting a fuller sound at low to moderate listening levels. @ 13.8V, 4 Ω Mono, 1.5% THD 325 x 1 na ATTACK - This preset applies expansion above the threshold @
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Specifications Specifications common to all models. Height: 2.5 inches / 6.35 centimeters WHAT IS NOT COVERED? ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY Width: 10 inches / 25.4 centimeters This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workman- was designed. Length Without EndKaps: Subtract 5 inches (12.7 cm) from chart above ship under normal use for a period of 90 DAYS from date of original purchase It
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Notes Notes Chic’s Numbers Pizza Delivery Hook Ups 38 39 SX .1 Series Amplifiers SX .1 Series Amplifiers Notes
