Owner's Manual

7
Adjusting Amplifier Controls
On your Kicker amplifier there are Five (Seven on the KX700.5) rotary controls
on top and one (two on the KX700.5) switch(es) on the end panel. These con-
trols ensure the reliability and performance of the amplifier, so they need to be
set correctly.
CROSSOVER SWITCH
NEVER CHHANGE THE CRROSSOVER SWITCHH SETTING WITH THE SYSTEM ON!
The switch located on the end panel next to the RCA jacks is for setting the
internal crossover. In the OFF position the amplifier passes a full range signal to
the speakers. The HI position should be selected when connected to any speak-
ers which you do not want to receive sub-bass information.
BEFORE TURNING ON THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME, MAKE SURE THAT
THE FIVE (SEVEN ON THE KX700.5) ROTARY COONTROLS ON TOP OF THE AMPLIFIER
ARE TURNED FULLY COOUNTER-CLLOCKKWISE!
GAIN CONTROL
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. AMP 1 should be set
first, then AMP 2 (KX700.5 only) and finally the SUB.
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.
50 200
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
BASS
BOOST
(dB)
0 11
SUB
GAIN
SUB
X-OVER
FREQ. (Hz)
0 11
50
200
AMP 1
GAIN
AMP 1
X-OVER
FREQ. (Hz)
Bass Boost Control
0 - 18 dB @ 40 Hz
Sub Input Gain Control
170mV - 5V & 340mV - 10V
Sub Crossover Control
50 - 200 Hz 12 dB/Oct
Amp 1 Gain Control
170mV - 5V & 340mV - 10V
Amp 1 Crossover Control
50 - 200 Hz 12 dB/Oct
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
0
11
BASS
BOOST
(dB)
AMP 2
GAIN
AMP 2
X-OVER
FREQ. (Hz)
0 11
50
200
50
200
SUB
X-OVER
FREQ.(Hz)
AMP 1
GAIN
AMP 1
X-OVER
FREQ. (Hz)
0 11
50
200
SUB
GAIN
High Level Low Level
170mV - 5V 340mV - 10V
Sub Crossover Control
50 Hz - 200 Hz 12 dB/Oct
Amp 2 Input Gain Control
High Level Low Level
170mV - 5V 340mV - 10V
Amp 2 Crossover Control
50 Hz - 200 Hz 12 dB/Oct
Amp 1 Input Gain Control
High Level Low Level
170 mV - 5V 340mV - 10V
Amp 1 Crossover Control
50 Hz - 200 Hz @ 12 dB/Oct
Bass Boost Control
Sub Input Gain Control
0 - 18 dB @ 40 Hz