Introduction SX .4 Series Amplifier Owner’s Manual Four Channel Models: SX900.4 / SX700.4 Attention: Congratulations! 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 amplifier during the warranty period, you will need to provide this information and a copy of the receipt to Kicker to validate your warranty.
Low Impedance Operation Stable into 2 ohm stereo or 4 ohm mono loads. SORT Protection Circuitry (Short circuit, Over-voltage, Reverse polarity, Thermal) Protects amplifier from accidents and out of spec operation. MOSFET Power Supply Provides high efficiency operation. PAST (Pre Amp Signal Transfer) Output RCA jacks to pass the UltraMatch Gain Structure Digital input gain control with five selectable gain ranges (1 volt, 2 volt, 4 volt, 8 volt, 16 volt) with 12dB of adjustment in each range in .
ISIS VFD Display Features Meet the ISIS interface (Indicate Status & Input Settings). The ISIS (pronounced “eye-sis”) allows you to view the current conditions and settings of your amplifier as well as change the many user-adjustable settings.The ISIS system consists of the VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) and the nine soft touch buttons that make up the KEYPAD.
VFD DISPLAY - continued GAIN - Indicates you are in the gain menu. EQ - Indicates you are in the equalizer menu. LPF - Indicates you are in the low pass filter menu. The keypad consists of nine buttons that allow you to adjust your amplifier. M1 HPF - Indicates you are in the high pass filter menu. M2 PHASE - Indicates you are in the phase menu. KOMP - Indicates you are in the Kompressor menu. M2 - Used to select memory preset 2 or to store current settings into preset 2.
End Panel Views Features The BLAST Port is used to connect the Remote Bass Level Controller and for transferring control signals from one SX amplifier to another SX amplifier. An RJ45 cable is required to connect the BLAST Port (Out) of one amp to the BLAST Port (In) of another. This is only required if you want to control more than one amplifier with the same Bass Level Controller. More details on this further in the manual.
Remove When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be sure it is structurally sound and that there are no items behind the area that could be damaged by the screws. Check for wiring, brake lines, fuel lines, gas tanks, etc. Installation Remove Mounting R AMP2 AMP1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP * kicker * MEM-1 All amplifiers generate heat under normal operation. Be sure to choose a location that allows adequate ventilation for the amplifier.
Installation Wiring Signal is input into the amplifier using the low level RCA input connections. If your source unit does not have RCA output connectors you will need to use a Hi-Lo level signal adapter. See your Kicker dealer for more details on this. The output (PAST) RCA jacks provide an unaltered signal output to feed another amplifier or component. Front The ground should be connected to the amplifier first before making any of the other connections.
Installation System Diagrams FOUR CHANNEL OPERATION (STEREO) SX.4 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation.
STEREO AND BRIDGED SIMULTANEOUSLY Installation SX.4 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo mode and 4 ohms bridged in mono mode. AMP 1 can be bridged while AMP 2 is in stereo OR AMP 2 can be bridged while AMP 1 is in stereo.
The Output (Pre Amp Signal Transfer) RCA jacks allow you to send the incoming signal from the AMP 1 RCA input jacks on one Kicker SX.4 series amplifier to another amplifier or processor without the need for Y cables. The signal from the PAST jacks is identical to the signal fed to the amplifier via its AMP 1 RCA input jacks and is not affected by any of the amplifier’s built-in digital signal processing.
INSTALLATION USING THE REMOTE BASS LEVEL CONTROL & BLAST BACK VIEW You can use the Remote Bass Level Control to control the output of your amplifier from the front of the car. SIDE VIEW Mounting Surface Mount the controller by simply screwing the metal bracket to the chosen location and then slide the housing onto the bracket until it snaps into place. Route the cable from the controller to the BLAST input jack on the amplifier chassis. That’s it.
Your KICKER SX series amplifier uses the latest in Digital DSP control and provides you with valuable operational information about your amplifier, real-time diagnostics and a full multi-level menu-driven operating system to access and adjust your amplifier. The menu system is designed in layers. There is a starting point and you keep drilling down until you get to the menu item you want to view or change. This menu tree is an example of how the SX menu structure is set up.
Operation Continuing our example, we are now in the HISTORY item in the SICK BAY MENU. If we press the ESC key we would go back up to the SICK BAY MENU. If we press the ESC key again we would go to the SYSTEM MENU. One more press of the ESC key and we are in the MAIN MENU. ESC HOME Pressing the key and holding it in for longer than 1.5 seconds will activate the accelerated scrolling mode and scroll through the menu items at a much faster rate. Releasing the key will return it to normal speed mode.
If you want the display to continue scrolling simply press the Menu System The menu system layout is as follows: DEFAULT - This menu is displayed when your amp is operating and no adjustments are being made to your amplifier. This information scrolls through the display one after the other and then repeats. 1.) KICKER - Hey, we needed a brand plug for us since this amp is sooooo cool! 2.) XX.X Volts - Displays the current voltage at the amplifier’s + 12 volt battery input terminal. 5.
SYSTEM Operation MENU - This menu item contains many diagnostic tools and first time setup options. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the options and press ENT to select. Press the ESC key to return to the SYSTEM menu. 1.) Volt Now - Displays the current voltage at the amplifiers +12 volt terminal. 2.) Volt Min - Displays the lowest voltage seen at the amplifiers +12 volt terminal since being installed. 4.) Temp Now - Displays the current temperature of the amplifier.
SICK BAY - continued 7c.) PINK NOISE is a built in pink noise generator to test operation of the amplifier Use the UP and DOWN keys to select NOISE ON or NOISE OFf. ESC When the PINK NOISE is ON the LEFT and RIGHT indicators in the ISIS VFD will blink on and off. HOME ENT The ESC and ENT keys move the cursor left or right to select which character to change. ESC HOME ENT HOME ENT Operation 8.) Amp Name - Here you can assign a unique name to your KICKER SX amplifier.
9.) Mem Name - Here you can change the names of the memory locations. The factory defaults are Operation Memory-1 Memory-2 Memory-3 Memory-4 ESC HOME 10.) REMOTE CTL - Here you select which amplifier is controlled by the Remote Bass Level Controller. The options are BOTH AMPS, AMP-1 ONLY and AMP-2 ONLY. ENT Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the memory location name you want to change and then press the ENT key to select it.
There are two KOMP ADJ. menus, one for AMP 1 and one for AMP 2. This allows each amplifier to have its own individual setting. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select AMP-1 or AMP-2 Press ENT to select. Use the UP and DOWN keys to adjust your setting and then press the ESC to return to the KOMP ADJ. AMP-1 / AMP-2 menu. Now use the UP and DOWN keys to select the other amplifier for adjustment. Press ENT to select Use the UP and DOWN keys to adjust your setting and then press the ESC to return to the KOMP ADJ.
15.) Display - Several options to allow customizing the amplifier’s VFD display. Operation 15a.) BRIGHTNESS - Adjust the intensity level of the ISIS VFD display. Five selectable levels. MINIMUM - dimmest setting. LOW MEDIUM HIGH MAXIMUM - brightest setting. The ESC and ENT keys move the cursor left or right to select which character to change. ESC HOME ENT Use the UP and DOWN keys to change the character displayed 15b.
ESC HOME ENT Use the UP and DOWN keys to view the DSP Version, Software Version, Hardware Version and Build Date. Press the ESC key to return to the MAIN menu. Gain MENU - This menu is where you adjust your left and right channel gain for each amplifier. There are two GAIN menus, one for AMP 1 and one for AMP 2. This allows each amplifier to have its own individual gain setting. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through AMP-1 and AMP-2 and press the ENT key to select the amplifier you want to adjust.
Operation EQ MENU - This menu is where you adjust the single band parametric equalizer for each amplifier. There are two EQ menus, one for AMP 1 and one for AMP 2. This allows each amplifier to have its own individual EQ setting. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through AMP-1 and AMP-2 and press the ENT key to select the amplifier you want to adjust. ESC HOME Use the UP and DOWN keys to select your Q value. Press the ESC to return to the selected amplifier’s EQ menu.
MENU - This menu is where you adjust the low pass crossover for each amplifier. There are two LO-PASS menus, one for AMP 1 and one for AMP 2. This allows each amplifier to have its own individual LO-PASS setting. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through AMP-1 and AMP-2 and press the ENT key to select the amplifier you want to adjust. ESC HOME ENT Your options for each amplifier are frequency and slop[e.Use the UP and DOWN keys to choose one and press the ENT key to select it.
hi-pass Operation MENU - This menu is where you adjust the high pass crossover for each amplifier. There are two HI-PASS menus, one for AMP 1 and one for AMP 2. This allows each amplifier to have its own individual HI-PASS setting. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through AMP-1 and AMP-2 and press the ENT key to select the amplifier you want to adjust.
MENU - Here you can switch the polarity of each amplifier’s channel(s) output between 0 or 180 degrees. There are two PHASE menus, one for AMP 1 and one for AMP 2. This allows each amplifier to have its own individual PHASE setting. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through AMP-1 and AMP-2 and press the ENT key to select the amplifier you want to adjust. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through BOTH, LEFT and right. Press the ENT to select the one you want to adjust.
Operation Mute MENU - Here you can mute each amplifiers channel(s) output for setup or testing purposes. There are two MUTE menus, one for AMP 1 and one for AMP 2. This allows each amplifier to have its own individual muting function. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through AMP-1 and AMP-2 and press the ENT key to select the amplifier you want to adjust. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through BOTH, LEFT and right. Press the ENT to select the one you want to mute.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through AMP-1 and AMP-2 and press the ENT key to select the amplifier you want to adjust. NOTE... While adjusting the Kompressor you will notice the KOMP indicator on the ISIS VFD display is lit. This indicates you are in the KOMPRESSOR menu. Operation Kompressor MENU - Here you can select each amplifier’s Kompressor setting you wish to use. The SX amplifier utilizes a full digital compressor circuit to tweak the amplifier and the sound to your unique needs.
Security Operation MENU - Here you can lock down your amplifier to prevent any access to the settings. The DEFAULT screen is still active and you can select any of the four presets... but that is it! Use the UP and DOWN keys to select LOCK IT UP or DON’T LOCK and then press the ENT key to accept your setting. ESC HOME ENT If you selected LOCK IT UP the dis play will now show UNLOCK. The controls are now locked out. Press the ESC key to return to the DEFAULT scrolling screen.
If you enter the wrong code the display will flash the message BAD CODE and return you to the UNLOCK screen. AMP1 AMP2 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP So...before you call, gather this information up and have it ready to save us some time on the phone. Cool? Cool! bad code MEM-1 MEM-2 MEM-3 MEM-4 AMP1 AMP2 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP MEM-1 unlock MEM-2 MEM-3 Press the ENT key to enter your lock your code again.
Memory Presets Operation There are four memory preset keys each with an indicator above it in the ISIS VFD display. The indicator will illuminate if that memory preset is currently in use. Each preset stores all the values for each of the following amplifier controls: GAIN EQ LO-PASS HI-PASS PHASE MUTE KOMPRESSOR *.) *.) *.) *.) *.) *.) *.
Memory-1 sets Amp 1 and Amp 2 into full-range mode with a infrasonic filter (often called subsonic filter) to protect the speakers from harmful ultra-low frequencies. Ok, we know that sounds like a certain pizza commercial, but seriously the four memory presets come with settings already in them. Operation PRESET PRESETS Memory-2 sets Amp 1 and Amp 2 into high-pass operation. Used for powering up a set of coaxial or component speakers when another amp is driving a subwoofer.
Troubleshooting Help If your amplifier does not appear to be working, check obvious things first such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring connections, crossovers set improperly, gain controls improperly set, etc. There are two LEDs on the end panel of your KICKER SX series amplifier, one green and one red. The green LED indicates the amplifier is turned on. The red LED indicates that there is a fault condition with the end panel fuses and they need checked.
CAUTION: When jump-starting the vehicle, be sure that connections made with jumper cables are correct. Improper connections (+ to - & - to +) will result in blown amplifier fuses as well as failure to other systems in the vehicle. If you have more questions about the installation and operation of your new KICKER amplifier, 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.
Specifications Kompressor Here is a brief explanation of each KOMPRESSOR setting. Contour - This preset applies expansion below the threshold point to provide a fuller sound at lower volume levels. Effect decreases at higher volume levels. Nice effect for someone wanting a fuller sound at low to moderate listening levels. ATTACK - This preset applies expansion above the threshold point to provide a nice quick punch or attack to the music. Effect increase with higher volume levels.
Specifications Performance Model SX700.4 85 x 4 @ 4 ohms, 14.4Vdc, 1% THD, CEA-2006 (Watts) Signal to Noise Ratio in Bypass Mode -75 CEA-2006 (ref: 1W, A-weighted) Power Wire Chart Model SX900.4 115 x 4 @ 4 ohms, 14.4Vdc, 1% THD, CEA-2006 (Watts) Signal to Noise Ratio in Bypass Mode -70 CEA-2006 (ref: 1W, A-weighted) Model RMS Power @ 14.4 Volts In Watts, All Channels Driven 4Ω Stereo, 1% THD 2Ω Stereo, 1% THD 4Ω Mono, 1% THD SX700.4 Amperage Draw Up to 5 ft. 5 to 10 ft. 10 to 15 ft. 15 to 20 ft.
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This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, therefore these exclusions may not apply to you.
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