Introduction SX Series SXRC Remote Control Owner’s Manual SX Series Amplifier Remote Control: SXRC Congratulations! Attention: Please record your purchase information in the area provided below. We recommend attaching the original sales receipt or a copy of it to this manual for future reference. If you require service on this remote control during the warranty period, you will need to provide this information and a copy of the receipt to Kicker to validate your warranty.
Very Important Note!!! After you follow the instructions for mounting and wiring your SXRC into your system you will have to perform these steps before you can use your SXRC. 1.) SET EACH OF YOUR SX AMPLIFIERS TO A UNIQUE COMMUNICATION ADDRESS. In order for the SXRC to properly communicate with all your SX Series amplifiers, each amplifier must have its own unique Communication Address. 2.) PERFORM A SOFTWARE UPGRADE TO ALL OF YOUR SX SERIES AMPLIFIERS! The SXRC has new software (Version 3.
ISIS Display Indicate Status & Input Settings ISIS is a VFD Features (Vacuum Fluorescent Display), 5-way soft-touch keypad and 4 memory presets that allows you to view any current settings and make changes to your SXRC and the connected amplifiers. SXRC Name The name of the SXRC is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu. Name is ‘SXRC’ by default but can be changed by you to any name using up to 10 characters.
Metal DIN Mounting Cage This cage is designed to mount into a standard DIN sized opening and provide a solid mounting for your SXRC. Features Parts List Here is a breakdown of the components and accessories included with your SXRC Remote Control kit. SXRC Control Head This is the DIN sized unit used to control the SXRC and your SX amplifiers. It includes an attached 1 meter long 6-pin DIN cable.
Mounting Hardware Includes four (4) sheet metal screws for Features mounting the Interface Box and two (2) M3 flathead screws to mount the Cosmetic Trim Ring to the DIN Mounting Cage. X2 X4 ISIS The ISIS (Indicate Status & Input Settings) system consists of the VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) and nine soft touch buttons that make up the Keypad. The ISIS allows you to view and adjust the settings of your SXRC and all of the SX Series amplifiers connected to it.
RIGHT - Indicates an action or adjustment of the right KEYPAD MUTE - Indicates you are in the mute menu or the mute function is active. GAIN - Indicates you are in the gain menu. M1 M2 EQ - Indicates you are in the equalizer menu. M3 LPF - Indicates you are in the low pass filter menu. HPF - Indicates you are in the high pass filter menu. M4 PHASE - Indicates you are in the phase menu. ESC KOMP - Indicates you are in the Kompressor™ menu. MEM-1 - Memory preset 1 activated or stored.
Installation Mounting DIN Mounting Using the supplied hardware you can mount the SXRC into a standard DIN sized opening. 7-3/16" 182 mm Mounting Surface 53 mm 2-1/8" 2" 51 mm Using the existing DIN opening or the one you just created, slide the Metal DIN Mounting Cage into the opening. Secure the Cage by bending the Mounting Tabs on the sides, top and bottom of the Cage using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Use only the tabs that when bent will secure the Cage to the Mounting Surface.
Trim Ring & Metal Cage Assembly Front View Route the SXRC Control Head cable through one of the openings in the Trim Ring/Metal Cage assembly to your SXRC Interface Box location. AMP1 AMP2 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP * kicker * MEM-1 Mounting Surface Mounting Surface Installation Once in place use the 2 supplied M3 flathead screws to secure the Trim Ring to the Metal Cage.
Surface Mounting With Screws Installation The SXRC Control Head can also be surface mounted if you do not have a spare DIN opening in your dash or do not want to cut one into an existing panel. Once your holes are drilled you can use the two supplied M3 screws to secure the SXRC Control Head to your mounting surface. If the supplied screws are not long enough to reach the SXRC Control Head you can supply your own M3 screws of the required length to secure the SXRC.
Got No Time For Mounting If you do not want to cut any openings or drill any holes you can use a material such as Velcro™ to secure your SXRC Control Head to your dashboard or other mounting surface. Velcro™ is not supplied with your SXRC but can be obtained from any local fabric or retail store. If this is the case there are many options...ranging from ‘Ok’ to ‘What are you thinking?’...and we do not recommend any of them. But we know some of you may use these...or a variation of them...
The included R-Tools are used to remove the SXRC Control Head from the Trim Ring/Metal Cage assembly. The R-Tools simply slide into the notched area on both sides of the Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring and will release the clips holding the SXRC Control Head. Wiring Now that you have mounted your SXRC Control Head it is time to do some wiring. The first step is to plug your SXRC Control Head into the SXRC Interface Box.
87654321 TO SXRC D GN + 12 V REM Power, Ground Remote Jack HyperFlex HyperFlex HyperFlex Ground Remote 5 +12 Volt Fuse You should have something resembling this picture at this point. The Control Head plugged in and the power plug wired correctly and plugged in. MEM-3 M3 ESC HOME ENT MEM-4 M4 Control Head Interface Box SX Amplifiers SXRC If pins #2, #7 or #8 are bent or damaged, you will not be able to establish reliable communications on the SXRC Digital Communications Network.
Run the first supplied 1-meter Network Cable from the first SX Series amplifier’s REMOTE OUT jack to the REMOTE IN jack of the second amplifier. Interface Box Communication Network Jack (RJ45) D GN FROM AMP V REM Power, Ground Remote Jack + 12 Run the supplied 5-meter Network Cable from the Interface Box to the REMOTE IN jack of your first SX Series amplifier.
Pair 1 •Blue-White •Blue 1 inch (25 mm) Pair 2 •Green-White •Green Pair 3 Pair 4 •Orange-White •Orange •Brown-White •Brown proper fit in the RJ45 plug. Network Cable Network Cable Yes ! Network Cable Step 3.) Untwist the 4 wire pairs on each end back to the outer insulating jacket and lay them in this order. •Orange-White •Orange •Green-White Network •Blue Cable •Blue-White •Green •Brown-White •Brown 1/2 inch (13 mm) Network Cable No ! Step 5.
D GN + 12 FROM AMP V REM TO SXRC Installation Software Updates Now that you have the SXRC mounted and wired properly it is time to update the software in all of your SX Series amplifiers. This process has to be completed for EACH amplifier and does Communication require you to disconnect Interface Box Network Jack (RJ45) and reconnect cables Power, Ground between each step. Remote Jack Please read the Ground Remote instructions and follow +12 Volt Fuse them exactly as 5-Meter Network Cable described.
NOTE: It is also a good idea to write down which amplifier has been assigned which address. This will help you later in identifying the amplifier and assigning it a name based on its function. For example: BASS AMP 1, BASS AMP 2, FRONTSTAGE, MIDBASS, etc. A fill-in-the-blank form is provided in the back of this manual to assist you. Step 2.) Power up your system so you can access the settings and controls of your SX Series amplifiers. When the amplifiers power up you will see * KICKER *.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT NOTE: Installation DO NOT power down your system or amplifiers during this process (Step 13, A-P). Doing so will AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE corrupt the software and force you to GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP perform a Manual Software Update! Step 13.) The SXRC is now: A connected to the Communications B Network. C C.) Erasing the old software. the amplifier.
• Go back and double check your Communications Network cable and make sure it is inserted properly and ‘snapped’ into place. • If you have purchased different cables, double check that they are Straight-Through Ethernet Network cables. D GN V REM FROM AMP If the display came back blinking 0 Units after doing the AUTOSEARCH then there is a problem with the Communications Network.
Installation NOTE: If you take longer than three minutes to plug the Network Cable in from the second amplifier (Step 15) the SXRC will time out and return to the scrolling Default Menu. If this happens you will then need to skip Step 16 and return to the Autosearch Menu by following Steps 17-19. Step 16.) If the ISIS Display is showing AUTOSEARCH press the ENT key to detect, update HOME ENT and load the second amplifier. Skip to Step 20. the SXRC Main Menu.
Network. Interface Box Communication Network Jack (RJ45) D GN FROM AMP V REM Power, Ground Remote Jack HyperFlex HyperFlex HyperFlex 5-Meter Network Cable AMP STRAPPING • Go back and double check your Communications Network cable between the first and second amplifier and make sure it is inserted properly and ‘snapped’ into place. • If you have purchased different cables, double check that they are Straight-Through Ethernet Network cables.
Installation NOTE: If you take longer than three minutes to plug the Network Cable in from the third amplifier (Step 22) the SXRC will time out and return to the scrolling Default Menu. If this happens you will then need to skip Step 23 and return to the Autosearch Menu by following Steps 24-26. Step 23.) If the ISIS Display is showing AUTOSEARCH press the ENT key to detect, update HOME ENT and load the second amplifier. Skip to Step 27. the SXRC Main Menu.
Installation Communication Step 28.) If you are Interface Box Network Jack (RJ45) only controlling only three Power, Ground SX Series amplifiers with Remote Jack the SXRC (Only 3? You Ground Remote probably have three just +12 Volt Fuse on bass duty!) you can 5-Meter Network Cable skip to the next section in the manual titled Operation. If you have more than three SX Series amplifiers to control then continue with Step 29.
Installation NOTE: If you take longer than three minutes to plug the Network Cable in from the fourth amplifier (Step 29) the SXRC will time out and return to the scrolling Default Menu. If this happens you will then need to skip Step 30 and return to the Autosearch Menu by following Steps 31-33. Step 30.
The entire process is very easy, even though there seems to be quite a few steps. Once the SXRC detects a new amplifier on the SXRC Communications Network through the Autosearch function it takes approximately 90 seconds to load and verify the new software. So if you have 16 amplifiers, the entire process will take approximately 25-30 minutes. Remember, this only has to be done once.
Operation Navigation Your KICKER SXRC uses the latest in microprocessor technology control to provide you with operational information about your amplifiers, full control over amplifier settings, real-time diagnostics, global memory presets and amplifier group control capability. All of this from the driver’s seat of your car using a very simple multi-level menu-driven operating system. The menu system is designed in layers.
Let’s start at the RELEASE item in the GROUP AMPS MENU again but instead press and hold the HOME key for 1.5 seconds. Doing this will take us all the way back to the MAIN MENU in one key press. Pressing and holding the HOME key PRESS & will return you all the way back to the MENU HOLD ITEM you started with in the MAIN MENU, no HOME ESC ENT matter how deep in the menu level structure you are.
» memory name - The name of the current Global Memory Preset in use, if any are currently selected. Operation » vol= 00.0 db - The current setting of the Digital Remote Volume Control. You can select which amplifiers are controlled by this function. See the SXRC SETUP section of the manual. » XX units - How many SX Series amplifiers are currently connected to the SXRC. If you have 4 but it only says 3...time to troubleshoot...or go fishing. Your choice.
This is the first menu you access from the DEFAULT menu and is the gateway to all the settings and information display on your SXRC. To enter the MAIN menu simply press the ENT key while in the DEFAULT menu. ESC HOME sxx - 5 0 0 / 2 ENT Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers.
Operation Once the amplifier you want to adjust is selected you will be able to choose from the following items. Some of these functions may not be available depending on if the amplifier is assigned to a Group and what LINK property the group has set. This is described in more detail in the SXRC SETUP menu. » » » » » » GAIN EQ LO-PASS HI-PASS PHASE MUTE » » » » » » KOMPRESSOR KOMP. ADJ.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through frequency, boost/cut and bandwidth and then press the ENT key to select. ESC HOME ENT Use the UP and DOWN keys to select your bandwidth (Q) value and press the ESC to save your setting and return to the ESC frequency, boost/cut, bandwidth options menu. You can now select another equalizer option to adjust on this amplifier if desired. HOME ENT can be set at any 1/12th octave spaced frequency from 20 Hz 20 kHz. (20 Hz to 20325 Hz) SX.
When you are done adjusting the low pass crossover on this amplifier press the ESC key while in the frequency and slope options menu to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust. lo-pass MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier’s low pass crossover. Operation Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through frequency and slope and then press the ENT key to select.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through frequency and slope and then press the ENT key to select. ESC HOME ESC HOME Operation When you are done adjusting the high pass crossover on this amplifier press the ESC key while in the frequency and slope options menu to return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust. hi-pass MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier’s high pass crossover.
phase MENU - Here is where you can switch the polarity of each channel(s) output between 0 or 180 degrees. Operation Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through both chns, left chn and right chn then press the ENT key to select. SX.1 ESC HOME ENT Series does not offer Left or Right Channel option...Only 0 Degree or 180 Degree for the entire amplifier since it is a Mono-Block design. Skip this step and move to next paragraph.
There is also a LEFT and RIGHT indicator in the ISIS display that will light up indicating which channel(s) (Left and/or Right) are currently being adjusted. output on the amplifier for setup or testing purposes. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through both chns, left chn and right chn then press the ENT key to select. SX.1 ESC HOME Series does not offer Left or Right Channel option...Only Mute On or Mute Off for the entire amplifier since it is a Mono-Block design.
Kompressor MENU - Here you select from any of the four settings for the SX Series amplifiers Digital Compressor Circuit. Operation Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through off, red-line, contour or attack. Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu.You can now choose another function to adjust. ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT NOTE: While you are in the KOMPRESSOR™ menu the KOMP indicator on the ISIS display is lit.
In “Gear-Head” terms, the Gain Range and Gain adjustments can be compared to the gear box and gas pedal of a race car. The Gain Range represents what gear you’re in and the Gain represents stepping on the gas. In this menu you are adjusting the gear box. THE GAIN RANGE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER NEEDS TO BE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE! Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through 1v range, 2v range, 4v range, 8V Range or 16v range. Use the UP or DOWN keys to select from or BYPASS ON.
Operation pink noise MENU - Here you can activate the integrated pink noise generator of the selected SX Series amplifier and is very useful for testing and troubleshooting your system. REMOTE VOL MENU - Here you can choose to have the selected SX Series amplifier’s output level controlled by the Digital Remote Volume Control (DRVC). Pink noise is a sound made up of equal energy at all 1/3 octaves from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and sounds like the static between radio stations.
GROUPADJ ADJ GROUP AMP2 AMP1 GROUP ADJ MENU - This menu item lets GAIN LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP you select each amplifier group (up to 10 can be created in the SXRC SETUP menu) MEM-1 MEM-2 MEM-3 MEM-4 connected to the SXRC and view or adjust any of its settings. g roo u p a d j This section describes how to adjust the settings in each group. See the SXRC SETUP section later in the manual for a complete description on amplifier group setup.
Operation Once the group you want to adjust is selected you will be able to choose from the following items (depending on LINK setting). »GAIN »EQ »LO-PASS »HI-PASS »PHASE »MUTE »KOMPRESSOR »KOMP. ADJ. »GAIN RANGE »PINK NOISE Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the selections above and press the ENT key to select. ESC HOME ENT GAIN MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected group’s gain controls. All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted up or down when you adjust the gain control.
Amp 1 AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP 00 00 MEM-2 MEM-1 MEM-3 MEM-4 Amp 2 AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP 00 MEM-1 00 MEM-2 MEM-3 MEM-4 Since the gain range is 12 dB (0.0 dB to You See AMP2 AMP1 12.0 dB) and both amplifier’s channels LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP are set at 0.0 dB, the SXRC will let you adjust through the full gain range.
EQ MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected group’s EQ controls. All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted. Operation Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through frequency, boost/cut and bandwidth and then press the ENT key to select. ESC HOME ENT FREQUENCY selects the center frequency of the equalizer and can be set at any 1/12th octave spaced frequency from 20 Hz 20 kHz. (20 Hz to 20325 Hz) SX.1 Series is 10 Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz Steps. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select your frequency.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through frequency and slope and then press the ENT key to select. ESC HOME ENT When you are done adjusting the low pass crossover in this group press the ESC key while in the frequency and slope options menu to return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust. 1/12th octave spaced frequency from 30 Hz to 20 kHz. (30 Hz to 20325 Hz) SX.1 Series is 30 Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz steps. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select your frequency.
Operation hi-pass MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected group’s high pass crossover controls. All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through frequency and slope and then press the ENT key to select. ESC HOME ENT When you are done adjusting the high pass crossover in this group press the ESC key while in the frequency and slope options menu to return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust.
There is also a LEFT and RIGHT indicator in the ISIS display that will light up indicating which channel(s) (Left and/or Right) are currently being adjusted. group’s polarity output on each channel(s) between 0 or 180 degrees. All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through both chns, left chn and right chn then press the ENT key to select. SX.1 ESC HOME ENT Series does not offer Left or Right Channel option...
mute MENU - Here is where you can mute each channel(s) There is also a LEFT and RIGHT indicator in the ISIS display that will light up indicating which channel(s) (Left and/or Right) are currently being adjusted. output in the selected group for setup or testing purposes. Operation Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through both chns, left chn and right chn then press the ENT key to select. SX.1 ESC HOME Series does not offer Left or Right Channel option...
LINK ON In a LINK ON group, each amplifier in the group shares the exact same Kompressor™ setting. Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through off, red-line, contour or attack. ESC Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust. ESC HOME HOME ENT Example You have selected a group to adjust which contains four amplifiers and the group has the LINK property set to OFF.
komp. adj. MENU - Here you can adjust the selected group’s operation threshold for each SX Series amplifiers Kompressor™. Operation The KOMP. ADJ. menu allows you to adjust the activation threshold (in simple terms...the volume level at which it turns on/off) through a 48 dB window, +24 dB to -24 dB. The unit comes preset from KICKER at a default level of 0.0 dB.
Pink noise is a sound made up of equal energy at all 1/3 octaves from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and sounds like the static between radio stations. SICK BAY MENU - This menu item lets you view each amplifier’s built in troubleshooting and diagnostic tools. Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust.
NOTE: Operation The following ‘Helpful Hint’ applies to any menu item in the Sick Bay™ which has a scrolling list of amplifiers to choose from. Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers. If you have several of the same model of amplifier HOME ESC ENT installed and did not change the name prior to installing the SXRC then you will see the same name when you press the UP or DOWN keys on the SXRC. In otherwords it appears like nothing changed. It did...just read on.
AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP Once you select the VOLT MIN menu, a list of all the amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list. sxx - 5 0 0 / 2 MEM-1 Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers. ESC When you have the amplifier selected you wish to view simply press the ENT key to select it. The selected amplifier’s minimum +12 volt terminal reading will be displayed.
TEMP NOW MENU - Here you can view the current operating temperature of the selected amplifier. Operation Once you select the TEMP NOW menu, a list of all the amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list. AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP sxx - 5 0 0 / 2 MEM-1 Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers. ESC When you have the amplifier selected you wish to view simply press the ENT key to select it.
Once you select the RUN TIME menu, a list of all the amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list. AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP sxx - 5 0 0 / 2 MEM-1 Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers. ESC MEM-3 HOME MEM-4 ESC ENT HOME 755 4 h o u r s When done viewing the current amplifier’s run time, press the ESC key to return to the list of available amplifiers.
Operation Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of fault codes stored for this selected amplifier. ESC HOME ENT To see how long ago a fault code was triggered, press the ENT key. ESC HOME ENT The display will now show you how long ago this fault code was triggered in AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE relation to the built in Run Time clock. So GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP a display showing T- 4.5 HR is telling you this fault code was triggered 4.
You can then use the UP or DOWN keys to select NOISE ON or NOISE OFF for the selected amplifier. NOTE: ESC ESC HOME HOME ENT ENT When the pink noise is activated (NOISE ON) the LEFT and RIGHT indicators on the ISIS display will begin blinking. This indicates that the PINK NOISE generator is active. AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP Operation If you chose SELECT AMP then use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers and press ENT to select.
NO. OF AMPS MENU - Here you can see how many SX Series amplifiers are currently connected to the SXRC. Operation Once you select the NO. OF AMPS menu, the SXRC will display how many amplifiers are currently connected to it. (from 1 to 16 units) AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP 100 u n i t s MEM-1 When done viewing the number of amplifiers connected to the SXRC, press the ESC key to return to the SICK BAY menu.
Here is a list of the menu items contained in the DISPLAY menu. »set time »brightness »info amp »temp. c/f »led on lvl »hold time »led dimlvl »scrnsaver »led time »set date Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in the DISPLAY menu. ESC When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply press the ENT key to select it. ESC HOME HOME ENT ENT temp.
Operation scrnsaver MENU - Here you can turn on (AUTO) or off (OFF) the built in screensaver function for the ISIS display. If turned on, the display will power down and go blank after 90 seconds with no key press activity. Pressing any key on the SXRC will wake up the screen. Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings: off and auto. ESC Press the ESC key to save your setting and return to the DISPLAY menu to select another display function to adjust.
122 - 0 0 a m The hour will begin blinking when you enter the menu. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through and set the hour. Press the ENT key to save the hour setting and advance to the minutes. ESC The minutes will begin blinking, use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through and set the minutes. Press the ENT key to save the minutes setting and advance to the am/pm selection. The am/pm indicator will begin blinking, use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select AM or PM .
Operation led on lvl MENU - The backlit keys on the SXRC have two AMP2 AMP1 intensity modes, On and Dim. When the LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP keys are pressed and in use they will brighten to the level set in this menu. The MEM-1 MEM-2 MEM-3 MEM-4 default setting from KICKER is 11. l evv e l = 1 1 Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings: 11 (Brightest) to 0 (Off) Press the ESC key to save the setting and return to the DISPLAY menu.
90 sec Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available settings: 1 sec.(shortest delay) to 240 sec. (longest delay) ESC HOME ENT autosearch MENU - You should be familiar with this menu AMP2 AMP1 from the software updates we did earlier in LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP the manual.
Operation group amps MENU - Here you can create and customize amplifier groups in the SXRC. This is one of the most powerful and fun functions of the SXRC. Once you assign an amplifier to a group, it and all the other amplifiers in its’ group can be adjusted in unison from the GROUP ADJ menu. All amplifiers in a group still maintain the ability to be adjusted individually in the AMP ADJ menu even when they are grouped...just what functions are accessible will vary based on the group setup.
LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP If the display shows N/A, this means you do not have any groups created. n /aa MEM-1 If you do have groups created then you will be able to scroll through the available groups using the UP and DOWN keys.
ASSIGN MENU - Here you can select any of the 10 groups and select which amplifiers belong to that group. Operation An amplifier can only belong to ONE group at any time...so once you assign it to a group it can not be assigned to another group unless you remove it from the group it is currently assigned to. To remove an amplifier from a group you use the RELEASE menu function. Use the UP or DOWN keys to select which group you want to assign amplifiers to and press the ENT key to select it.
Press ENT to remove the selected amplifier from the current selected group. ESC An amplifier can only belong to ONE group at any time...so if you wish to use an amplifier in a different group than the one it is currently assigned to, you have to release it from the current group. Here is where you can perform that precise surgical removal process. Don’t touch the sides as you reach for the funny bone.
Operation LINK MENU - Here you can set the Link property of the selected group to Link On or Link Off. By default all groups have the Link property set to Link Off. The Link property sets a group to have certain characteristics depending on the setting (Link On or Link Off).
Next select the BIG BASS group from the LINK menu and set its Link Property to Link On. Now you would be able to set the gain range, gain, equalizer, low pass crossover, high pass crossover, Kompressor™, Kompressor™ Adjustment, etc. for all four amplifiers at the same time using the BIG BASS group you created. Each amplifier would share these important settings and you don’t have to adjust four amplifiers, just adjust the BIG BASS group from the GROUP ADJ menu and that’s it.
Operation Once you select the LINK menu, a list of all 10 groups controlled by the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list. The list will either display the names you have created or the default names if you have not re-named them.
ESC HOME ENT SXRC NAME MENU - Here you can change the default name of the SXRC controller (-SXRC-) to any 10 character name you want. This is the name that scrolls in the DEFAULT menu. AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP OR Press the ESC key to return to the GROUP AMPS menu and select another function. Operation You can now select another group to view or adjust by using the UP or DOWN keys and select it by pushing the ENT key.
Operation MEM NAME MENU - Here you can change the default name of each of the four global memories (memory-1 to memory-4) to any 10 character name you want. Very useful for identifying a preset by its purpose (SPL, SOUND Q, ROCK, RAP, etc). Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the amplifiers connected to the SXRC.
This is useful for several purposes. 1.) You could have a preferred setup programmed into the SXRC and then simply plug it into the system and download all the settings into the amplifiers. Then un-plug the SXRC and the settings are now loaded into one of the amplifier’s memory presets for use. Talk about a one-touch programming tool! 2.) You may want to disconnect your SXRC from the system and take it with you.
Operation LOCK CODE MENU - Here you can change the default security lock code used for the SXRC Security function. This code is used to unlock the SXRC after it has been locked to prevent un-authorized use. The default lock code is 123. Use the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change. Use the UP and DOWN keys to change the selected character. (A B C ...1 2 3 ...etc.
If you select SAVE - YES then you will choose which global memory location to store all of the connected amplifier’s settings in by using the UP or DOWN key to scroll through the four memory locations. (MEMORY-1 through MEMORY-4) ESC When the memory you want to use is selected press the ENT key to store. ESC ENT NOTE: MEM-2 MEM-3 MEM-4 You are now back in the SXRC SETUP menu.
ENT ENT d ett e c t l d r MEM-2 MEM-3 MEM-4 MEM-3 Interface Box FROM AMP MEM-4 HyperFlex When done correctly the SXRC will recognize the amplifier and begin the software loading process. »A.) Erase old software... »B.) Load new software... »C.) Verify software is good...
Use the UP or DOWN keys to view the model name, software version and software build date. LOCK SXRC locks out all the SXRC controls. ESC HOME ENT AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP sw ver 300 MEM-1 Press the ESC key to return to the SXRC SETUP menu.
Operation Use the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change. ESC Use the UP and DOWN keys to change the selected character. (A B C ...1 2 3 ...etc.) When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1.5 seconds to enter your unlock code. ESC HOME ENT HOME ENT PRESS & HOLD ESC HOME ENT If the code is correct the SXRC will unlock and return to the MAIN menu. If this did not happen, then read on...
RECALLING A PRESET Memory Presets There are four global memory presets built into the SXRC, each with its own indicator in the ISIS display and a dedicated memory key to activate it. L OAA D I N G AMP1 AMP2 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP * kicker * MEM-1 M1 MEM-2 M2 MEM-3 M3 Operation To recall a memory preset simply press and release the desired memory key.
Specifications Kompressor™ Powered by the on-board SX DAP (Digital Audio Processor), the Kompressor™ included in all SX Series amplifiers (and controlled by the SXRC) is a complete digital compressor solution used to compress or expand the audio signal in different ways based on the setting selected. Using ‘real world’ testing in the automotive environment, KICKER engineers developed three compression/expansion settings for use in your SX Series amplifiers.
Specifications A few words on the Kompressor™. The effect is most noticeable in the bass area of your music (Bass/Midbass). You can use the Kompressor™ in any amplifier configuration (Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass or Full Range) but we feel the most dramatic results are obtained when the amp is in a Low Pass (subwoofer) or Band Pass (midbass) situation.
Interface Box Fuse With the top removed you can now see the 3 amp fuse held in place by two fuse clips. TO SXRC Examine the fuse visually and see if it is blown and needs replaced. D GN HyperFlex Ground Remote 5 Fuse Remove Screws 250V Press in the new fuse until it locks fully into place.
There is a blue LED located on one end of the SXRC Interface Box. This LED indicates the SXRC is receiving power and is turned on. Blue LED off: ¬Verify the external fuse to the Interface Box is good. ¬Verify the power plug is fully seated in the Interface Box. ¬Verify the wiring is correct at the power plug.
SXRC displays FAILED and MANUAL SW UPDATES REQUIRED: Help ¬Autosearch function has failed due to a catastrophic failure, loss of communication network, loss of power during software update. 9Go back and double check your Communications Network cables and make sure they are inserted properly and ‘snapped’ into place. 9If you have purchased different cables, double check that they are Straight-Through Ethernet Network cables.
Remote Address Chart Use this fill-in-the-blank chart to keep track of your SX Series amplifier’s remote address and name. This is very helpful for setting up your SXRC. It is going to happen, you will change your mind or change your system. Here is a backup chart. Photocopy this page and you can have all the charts you need.
ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have other rights that vary from state to state. This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. It does not cover: • Damage due to improper installation. • Subsequent damage to other components. • Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation.
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