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ZX460
4–CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
Based on the same design philosophy as the original KICKER Amplifier,
the ZX460 four–channel amplifier from Stillwater Designs expands and
improves the standards for car audio amplifier performance. Features that
defined the way an amplifier should be built, attention to detail, flexibility,
and pure clean power have been retained and some important new
performance/reliability features have been added.
FEATURES & CONTROLS
The design goals for the ZX-series four-
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The orientation of the amplifier is critical to proper cooling. The cooling fins are designed to operate best when the amp is in a vertical position or mounted flat with the fins up. It is important to keep the chassis of the amplifier isolated from the metal of the vehicle because the heatsink is connected to signal ground for noise isolation. Grounding the heatsink will cause a ground loop. The plastic inserts in the mounting feet of the amp should remain in place as isol
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(Mounting Instructions, continued) Use KICKER End Caps and KICKER Sink Links to cover exposed end panels and hiding wiring in multiple amplifier installations. SUPPLIED END CAPS SNAP INTO PLACE OVER AMP END PANELS OPTIONAL SINK LINK COVERS TWO AMPLIFIER END PANELS 3
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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS All power and speaker connectors will accept up to 8 gauge wire. It is very important that the screws in the amplifiers’ terminal strips are very tight. An allen wrench is included for this purpose. Always make the ground connection first when installing this amplifier and disconnect ground last when removing it from the system. Connect the ground wire, which is 24 inches or less, to a structural chassis member. Be sure the connection is to bare metal and securely screwed or
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(continued) – + – + Setting the ZRX Bypass Mode - Amplifier reproduces the full frequency range Low Pass Mode - Amplifier frequencies 80Hz and lower High Pass Mode - Amplifier frequencies 100Hz and higher IMPORTANT OPERATION NOTES An Active Signal Processing Module must be installed in the Module Docking Port in order for the amplifier to operate. Never power up the amplifier without a module installed. Never remove or insert a module with the amplifier powered up. Failure to follow these precau
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SPECIAL FEATURES • To understand all the different system possibilities, think of the KICKER ZX460 as two separate amplifiers in one chassis: Amp 1 and Amp 2, each having two channels. • When only two RCA cables are plugged into the Amp 1 inputs, the ZX460 automatically distributes the left channel to Amp 1 left and Amp 2 left. The right input goes to Amp 1 right and Amp 2 right. • Plugging in a second set of RCAs automatically switches the ZX460 to discreet four channel operation. • Amp 2 has
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SYSTEM DIAGRAMS FOUR CHANNEL USING FOUR INPUTS FOUR CHANNEL USING TWO INPUTS NOTE: When four RCA's are plugged NOTE: When only two RCA's are plugged in then the amplifier works with in then all four channels automatically four discreet channels. derive their signal from those two inputs. Full Range Speakers Full Range Speakers (1Ω Minimum) (1Ω Minimum) LEFT FRONT – + RIGHT FRONT LEFT FRONT – + RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKER – + – + SOURCE SOURCE REAR AMP 2 OUTPUT 2L+ 2L- 2R+
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BI AMP USING EXTERNAL SUB AMP AND ZRX MODULES Full Range Speakers (1Ω Minimum) – + LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER SPEAKER FRONT – + SOURCE REAR AMP 2 OUTPUT - - 2L+ 2L 2R+ 2R OUTPUT - - RIGHT 1L+ 1L 1R+ 1R ZRX AMP 1 AMP 2 AMP 1 OUTPUT GAIN GAIN HIGHPASS LEFT MODULE AMP 1 AMP 2 INPUT INPUT + – LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR SPEAKER SPEAKER – + Full Range Speakers (1Ω Minimum) AMP 2 OUTPUT 2L+ 2L- 2R+ 2R- RIGHT ZRX GAIN LOWPASS LEFT MODULE OUTPUT INPUT + – KICKER Subwoofer (2Ω Minimum) SETTING GAIN CONTRO
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OPTIONAL ACTIVE SIGNAL PROCESSING MODULES All KICKER amplifiers have a Module Docking Port, which allows the use of any KICKER Module. These modules greatly increase your amplifier’s versatility, and cost very little when compared to “stand alone” units with the same functions. Active Crossover Modules: These 2-way modules allow you to use separate amplifiers for your subwoofers, midbass drivers, midranges, or tweeters. By doing this, especially on the subwoofer, a clean and undistorted sound i
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Note: It is normal for the yellow trouble LED to blink when the amplifier is turned on or off. This is a function of the protection circuit looking for trouble. Red LED power indicator off, yellow trouble indicator off. With a Volt Ohm Meter (VOM): • Check +12 Volt terminal • Check Ground terminal • Check for +12 Volts at remote turn-on terminal Red LED power indicator on, yellow trouble indicator off: • Make sure there is a module in place and the settings are correct • Check
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Ω 11 SPECIFICATIONS Model Rated Power Rated Power Rated Power Rated Power Rated Power Rated Power Dimensions 4Ω stereo 2Ω stereo 1Ω stereo 4Ω bridged mono 2.66Ω bridged mono 2Ω bridged mono (Inches) (watts) (watts) (watts) (watts) (watts) (watts) ZX460 30 x 4 60 x 4 90 x 4 120x2 180x2 180x2 2.75H x 10W x 14.35L Specifications common to all models Maximum Distortion at Rated Power, 4 Stereo, 12.5-16VDC: 0.02% Frequency Response: 10Hz-28kHz; +0, -1dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100dB, unweighted, re:
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ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY Stillwater Designs warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3) years from date of original purchase when installed by an Authorized KICKER Dealer or one (1) year from date of original purchase if not installed by an Authorized KICKER Dealer. If this product is labeled “B Stock”, it is warranted for one (1) year from date of purchase, regardless of place of installation. Should service be necessa
