Kicker CXA300.1 Manuale utente

CX SERIES MONO AMPLIFIERS

CXA300.1 | CXA600.1 | CXA1200.1 | CXA1800.1

Owner’s Manual | English

Manual del Propietario | Español

AMPLIFICADOR DEL LA SERIE CX.1

Benutzerhandbuch | Deutsch

MONOVERSTÄRKER DER CX.1-SERIE

Manuel d’utilisation | Française

AMPLIFICATEUR DE SÉRIE CX.1

CX Ampliﬁers

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CX.1-SERIES AMPLIFIERS

OWNER’S MANUAL

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” (10cm) 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.

The KICKER CX Ampliﬁers are capable of space-saving vertical mounting. Use a 2.5mm hex key (Allen wrench)

to loosen the end panel, remove the existing brackets, then insert and tighten the double-slotted brackets to the

ampliﬁer as illustrated on the next page.

PERFORMANCE

Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Model Number:

Serial Number:

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.

MODEL: CXA300.1 | CXA600.1

CXA1200.1 | CXA1800.1

Model: CXA300.1 CXA600.1 CXA1200.1 CXA1800.1

RMS Power [Watts]

@ 14.4V, 4Ω mono, ≤ 1% THD+N

@ 14.4V, 2Ω mono, ≤ 1% THD+N

150W x 1

300W x 1

600W x 1

1200W x 1

900W x 1

1800W x 1

Length [in, cm] 8-1/8, 21 8-1/8, 21 12-1/16, 31 13-5/8, 34.6

Speciﬁcations common to all models:

Height [in, cm] 2-3/8, 6

Width [in, cm] 7-3/16, 18

Frequency Response [Hz] 25–200

Signal-to-Noise Ratio [dB] >95, A-weighted, re: rated power

Input Sensitivity Low Level: 125mV–5V

High Level: 250mV–10V

Electronic Crossover Variable Lo-pass 50Hz–200Hz, 12dB/octave

KickEQ™ Bass Boost Variable 0–12dB @ 40Hz

Subsonic Filter 25Hz, 24dB/octave

Remote Bass Yes (sold separately)

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.

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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.

The CX 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 KISL as shown (make sure you set the CX

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

outputs

to ampliﬁer

shield

double-slotted

bracket

–

core conductor

VERTICAL MOUNTING

hex screws

ampliﬁer end panel

KICKER KISL (optional)

from source unit high-

level speaker outputs

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.

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12V

battery

external fuse

external fuses

remote turn-on

(see page 5)

bare-metal

chassis ground

distribution block

bare-metal

chassis ground

≤18”

(45cm)

≤18”

(45cm)

≤18”

(45cm)

≤18”

(45cm)

≤24”

(60cm)

woofer

MONO OPERATION

minimum impedance of 2 ohms

12V

For multiple ampliﬁer installations where distribution blocks

are used, each ampliﬁer should have its proper-rated fuse, or

breaker, installed between the ampliﬁer and the distribution

block within eighteen inches of the block, or on the distribution

block if it provides for fusing. The primary power wire should

also be fused between the battery and distribution block, within

eighteen inches of the battery’s positive terminal, with a fuse

or breaker rated at least to the sum of the individual ampliﬁer’s

fuse values

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OPERATION

Automatic Turn-On Selection: The CX series offers two different automatic turn-on modes; +12V and DC

Offset.

• Remote Turn-On: 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: The DC Offset mode detects a 6V DC offset from the HI-Level speaker outputs when

the source unit has been turned on.

Input Level: The RCA inputs on KICKER CX 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. The setting for this control is subjective; 80Hz is a good place to start.

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). Next, 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. 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-CXARC (sold separately): With the optional CXARC remote bass level control, you have the

ability to control the output level of the ampliﬁer remotely. To surface-mount the CXARC remote bass level control,

simply screw the remote to the chosen location, then run the cable from the controller to the “Remote Bass”

jack on the ampliﬁer panel. Do NOT connect/disconnect while the ampliﬁer is on. Connecting the 3.5mm cable

without the remote will cause the ampliﬁer to output at full gain, possibly damaging your speakers. See page 6

for installation.

Model External Fuse

(sold separately)

Power/Ground Wire KICKER Wiring Kit

CXA300.1 1 x 40 Ampere 8 Gauge PK8, ZCK84

CXA600.1 1 x 80 Ampere 4 Gauge PK4, CK44, ZCK44

CXA1200.1 1 x 150 Ampere 4 Gauge PK4, CK44, ZCK44

CXA1800.1 1 x 150 Ampere 1/0 Gauge PKD1, PWB050

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CXARC REMOTE BASS INSTALLATION

Surface-mount the CXARC remote

using the supplied screws.

Connect the supplied 1/8th inch [3.5mm] patch cable to the

CXARC remote and the Remote Bass jack on the ampliﬁer

back view

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your ampliﬁer does not appear to be working, check the obvious things ﬁrst such as blown fuses, poor or

incorrect wiring connections, incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain controls, etc. There are Power (PWR)

& Protection (PRT) LEDs on the side panel of your Kicker CX series ampliﬁer. Depending on the state of the

ampliﬁer and the vehicle’s charging system, the LEDs will glow either green or red. 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 the following: +12 volt power terminal

(should read +12V to +16V) Remote turn-on terminal (should read +12V to +16V) Check for reversed

power and ground connections Ground terminal, for proper conductivity.

Green LED on, no output? Check the following: RCA connections Test speaker outputs with a

“known” good speaker. Substitute source unit with a “known” good source unit. Check for a signal in the

RCA cable feeding the ampliﬁer with the VOM meter set to measure “AC” voltage.

Red LED ﬂickering with loud music? The red LED indicates low battery voltage. Check all the connections

in your vehicle’s charging system. It may be necessary to replace or charge your vehicle’s battery or replace your

vehicle’s alternator.

Red LED on, no output? Ampliﬁer is very hot = thermal protection is engaged. Test 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 vehicle is running = voltage protection circuitry is engaged. Voltage to the ampliﬁer is not

within the 10–16 volt operating range. Have the vehicle’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 speakers or speaker(s) operating below the minimum

recommended impedance.

No or low output? Check the balance control on source unit Check the RCA (or speaker input) and

speaker output connections.

Alternator noise-whining sound with engine’s RPM? Check for damaged RCA (or speaker input) cable

Check the routing of RCA (or speaker input) cable Check the source unit for proper grounding Check

the gain settings and turn them down if they are set too high.

Remote cable passes audio; do not

run cable parallel to power wires.

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KICKER will now provide a three-

year warranty with all CXA-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 CX 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 CX ampliﬁer performance.

A superior-quality KICKER installation Kit is guaranteed to extend the life of CX

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 its 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 | EE.UU. solamente | Nur USA | Les USA Seulement

CXA300.1

150 x 1 @ 4 ohms, 14.4VDC, 1% THD, CEA-2006B (Watts)

Signal to Noise Ratio -75dB CEA-2006B (ref: 1W, A-weighted)

CXA600.1

300 x 1 @ 4 ohms, 14.4VDC, 1% THD, CEA-2006B (Watts)

Signal to Noise Ratio -75dB CEA-2006B (ref: 1W, A-weighted)

CXA1200.1

600 x 1 @ 4 ohm, 14.4VDC, 1% THD, CEA-2006B (Watts)

Signal to Noise Ratio -70dB CEA-2006B (ref: 1W, A-weighted)

CXA1800.1

900 x 1 @ 4 ohm, 14.4VDC, 1% THD, CEA-2006B (Watts)

Signal to Noise Ratio -70dB CEA-2006B (ref: 1W, A-weighted)

Ground Noise? KICKER ampliﬁers are engineered to be fully compatible with all manufacturers’ 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.

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 support@kicker.com or

call Technical Services (405) 624-8583 for unanswered or speciﬁc questions.

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Modelo: CXA300.1 CXA600.1 CXA1200.1 CXA1800.1

Potencia RMS [Vatios]

a 14.4V, 4Ω mono, ≤ 1% THD+N

a 14.4V, 2Ω mono, ≤ 1% THD+N

150W x 1

300W x 1

600W x 1

1200W x 1

900W x 1

1800W x 1

Longitud [pulg, cm] 8-1/8, 21 8-1/8, 21 12-1/16, 31 13-5/8, 34.6

Especiﬁcaciones comunes para todos los modelos:

Altura [pulg, cm] 2-3/8, 6

Ancho [pulg, cm] 7-3/16, 18

Respuesta de frecuencia [Hz] 25–200

Relación señal-ruido [dB] >95dB, ponderado-A, re: potencial nominal

Sensibilidad de entrada Bajo nivel: 125mV–5V

Alto nivel: 250mV–10V

Divisor electrónico de frecuencias Paso-bajo variable 50Hz–200Hz, 12dB/octava

Reforzador de bajos KickEQ™ 0–12dB @ 40Hz variable

Filtro subsónico 25Hz, 24dB/octava

Control remoto de bajos Sí [se vende por separado]

AMPLIFICADOR DE LA SERIE CX.1

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

INSTALACIÓN

Montaje: Escoja un lugar estructuralmente sólido para montar el ampliﬁcador KICKER. Asegúrese de que no

haya nada por detrás de dónde van a entrar los tornillos. Escoja un lugar en que queden por lo menos 4 plg.

(10 cm) de espacio abierto de ventilación alrededor del ampliﬁcador. Si es posible, monte el ampliﬁcador en el

compartimiento de pasajeros, con ambiente acondicionado. Haga cuatro agujeros con una broca de 7/64 de

plg. (3 mm) y monte el ampliﬁcador con los tornillos N° 8 que se suministran.

Los Ampliﬁcadores CX de KICKER se pueden instalar verticalmente para ahorrar espacio. Use una llave

hexagonal de 2,5mm (llave Allen) para aﬂojar el panel de fondo, quite los soportes existentes, luego inserte y

apriete los soportes de doble ranura al ampliﬁcador como se ilustra en la siguiente página.

RENDIMIENTO

Distribuidor autorizado de KICKER:

Fecha de compra:

Número de modelo del ampliﬁcador:

Número de serie del ampliﬁcador:

Nota: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento de sus nuevos ampliﬁcadores KICKER, le recomendamos que use

accesorios y cableado KICKER auténticos.

MODELOS: CXA300.1 | CXA600.1 | CXA1200.1 | CXA1800.1

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soporte de doble

ranura

tornillos hexagonales

panel de fondo del

ampliﬁcador

–

Cableado: Desconecte la batería del vehículo para evitar cortocircuitos. Luego, conecte un cable de conexión

a tierra al ampliﬁcador. El cable de conexión a tierra debe ser corto, de 24 plg. (60 cm) o menos, y debe

ir conectado a un punto sólido del chasis del vehículo en que no haya ni pintura ni corrosión. También se

recomienda instalar un cable de conexión a tierra adicional, de este mismo calibre (o de mayor calibre), entre la

terminal negativa de la batería y el chasis del auto.

El ampliﬁcador CX tiene entradas RCA diferenciales de doble sensibilidad de entrada que reciben señales de

alto nivel o bajo nivel de la unidad fuente del sistema estereofónico del automóvil. La señal se puede llevar al

ampliﬁcador desde las salidas de altavoz de alto nivel de la unidad fuente. Fije el selector de nivel de entrada del

panel de extremo del ampliﬁcador en la posición de alto (HI). Engarce y suelde conectores RCA al extremo del

cable de altavoz procedente de las salidas de altavoz de alto nivel de la unidad fuente y conéctelo a las entradas

RCA del panel de extremo del ampliﬁcador o simpliﬁcar la instalación mediante un KISL KICKER como se

muestra a continuación. Como alternativa, puede conectar producción de su unidad fuente a las entradas RCA

del ampliﬁcador CX RCA. Fije el selector de nivel de entrada del panel de extremo del ampliﬁcador en la posición

de bajo (LO). Cualquiera de los métodos de entrada permite establecer una señal de salida de bajo nivel en la

salida RCA, lo cual, en efecto, pasa la señal de audio a otro ampliﬁcador o componente. Mantenga el cable de

señal de audio alejado de los arneses de cableado de fábrica y otros cables de alimentación. Si es necesario

cruzar este cableado, crúcelo en un ángulo de 90°.

Cable de salida

de altavoz de

alto nivel

Hacia el ampliﬁcador

Hacia el

ampliﬁcador

Conexión a tierra o blindaje

–

cable central KICKER KISL

Cable de salida de

altavoz de alto nivel

Instale un fusible a menos de 18 plg. (45 cm) de la batería y en línea con el cable de alimentación conectado al

ampliﬁcador. Si alguna vez necesita desmontar el ampliﬁcador, el cable de conexión a tierra debe ser el último

que se desconecte del ampliﬁcador. Exactamente lo contrario de lo que se hace cuando se instala.

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12V

batería

fusible externo

encendido a

distancia (página 11)

conexión a tierra

≤18”

(45cm)

≤24”

(60cm)

woofer

≤18”

(45cm)

≤18”

(45cm)

≤18”

(45cm)

12V

Para varias instalaciones de ampliﬁcadores donde se utilizan

bloques de distribución, cada ampliﬁcador debe poseer su

fusible de grado apropiado, o interruptor, instalado entre el

ampliﬁcador y el bloque de distribución a dieciocho años

pulgadas del bloque, o sobre el bloque de distribución si

admite fusibles. El principal cable de alimentación también

debe fusionarse entre la batería y el bloque de distribución, a

dieciocho años pulgadas del terminal positivo de la batería,

con un fusible o interruptor con una clasiﬁcación al menos de

la suma de los valores individuales del fusible del ampliﬁcador.

Bloqueo de

distribución de

energía

FUNCIONAMIENTO MONOFÓNICO

impedancia mínima de 2 ohmios

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