Owner's Manual

Adjusting Amplifier Controls
On your Kicker amplifier there are six rotary controls on top and two switches
on the end panel. These controls ensure the reliability and performance of the
amplifier, so they need to be set correctly.
CROSSOVER SWITCHES
NEVER CHHANGE THE CRROSSOVER SWITCHH SETTING WITH THE SYSTEM ON!
The switches located on the end panel next to the RCA jacks are for setting
the internal crossover. In the OFF position the amplifier passes a full range signal
to the speakers. Use the LO positon when connected to a subwoofer. The HI
positon should be selected when connected to any speakers which you do not
want to receive sub-bass information.
BEFORE TURNING ON THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME, MAKE SURE THAT
THE SIX ROTARY COONTROLS ON TOP OF THE AMPLIFIER ARE
TURNED FULLY COOUNTER-CLLOCKKWISE!
GAIN CONTROLS
Remember, the gain control is not a volume control, it matches the output of
the head unit to the input level of the amplifier and must be adjusted properly
for best performance. All the way up or down is not necessarily the best.
Turn the head unit up to about 3/4 volume. (eg. If the head unit goes to 30,
turn it to 25.) Next, turn (clockwise) the gain on the amplifier up slowly until you
can hear audible distortion, then turn it down just a little. Adjust AMP 1 first,
then proceed to AMP 2.
Crossover Control
Where you set the crossover is very subjective and can be fine tuned to match
your listening preference or speaker requirements.
Bass Boost
The BASS BOOST control is designed to give you increased output at 40 Hz. The
setting for this control is subjective, however, if you turn it up, you must go
back and adjust the gain control to avoid clipping the amplifier.
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
0 11
50
200
AMP 2
BASS
BOOST
(dB)
AMP 2
GAIN
AMP 2
X-OVER
FREQ. (Hz)
0
3
6 12
15
18
0 11
50
200
AMP 1
BASS
BOOST (dB)
AMP 1
GAIN
AMP 1
X-OVER
FREQ. (Hz)
Amp 2 Bass Boost
0-18 dB @ 40 Hz
Amp 2 Input Gain
Low Level High Level
170mV - 5V & 340mV - 10V
Amp 2 Crossover
50 Hz - 200 Hz 12 dB/Oct
Amp 1 Bass Boost
0-18 dB @ 40 Hz
Amp 1 Input Gain
170mV - 5V & 340mV - 10V
Amp 1 Crossover
50 Hz - 200 Hz 12 dB/Oct
Low Level High Level
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