Kicker KEY Series Owner's Manual

Dsp-powered line output converter

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Manual del Propietario

Manuel d'utilisation

Benutzerhandbuch

KEYLOC

DSP-Powered Line Output Converter

Convertidor de salida de línea alimentado por

procesador de señales digitales (DSP)

Convertisseur de sortie ligne à processeur de signal

numérique

DSP-betriebener Line-Output-Wandler

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Page 1 Owner’s Manual Manual del Propietario Manuel d’utilisation Benutzerhandbuch KEYLOC DSP-Powered Line Output Converter Convertidor de salida de línea alimentado por procesador de señales digitales (DSP) Convertisseur de sortie ligne à processeur de signal numérique DSP-betriebener Line-Output-Wandler...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview ......3 Specifications ......4 Installation ...... 5 Mounting ....... 5 Wiring ........6 Operation ....... 9 Signal Identification ....10 Signal Restoration ....11 Line-Output Conversion ..14 Troubleshooting .... 15 Warranty ...... 17 English...
Page 3: Overview
VENTILATION. SUBWOOFERS SHOULD BE MOUNTED WITH AT LEAST 1 INCH (2.5CM) CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT OF THE SPEAKER AND ANY SURFACE. 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.
Page 4: Specifications
Specifications Model: KEYLOC Rated Output per channel 1KHz @ 14.4V, ≤ 1% THD+N Length [in, cm] 5-1/2, 14 Height [in, cm] 1-3/8, 3.5 Width [in, cm] 2-3/4, 7.1 Frequency Response 20Hz–20kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio >90dB, A-weighted, re: rated power Input Sensitivity Lo: 250mV–10V - Fixed 60Ω...
Page 5: Installation
Installation Mounting Choose a structurally sound location to mount the KEYLOC. Make sure there are no items behind the area where the screws will be driven. If possible, mount the KEYLOC behind the dash or in the climate- controlled passenger compartment. Drill four holes using a 7/64”...
Page 6: Wiring
Wiring Disconnect the vehicle’s battery to avoid an electrical short. Then connect the ground wire to the KEYLOC. 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. Keep the audio signal cable away from factory wiring harnesses and other power wiring.
Page 7 125mV-10V. The HI range can accept 1V – 40 V. The KEYLOC can output up to 10V of preamp RCA level output, adjustable with the Output Gain knob. In the LO range, there is a 60Ω load for use with newer smart radios that shut off their outputs if they do not detect a speaker.
Page 8 USB for internal use only RCA Outputs (to amplifier) English...
Page 9: Operation
Operation The KEYLOC is a 2-channel DSP based active line output converter with the following features. Automatic Turn-on: DC offset remote input turn-on, and remote output turn-on (100mA) to turn on other products. Frequency Response Correction: Smooths frequency response of two channels from your source unit via EQ correction.
Page 10: Signal Identification
To use DSP features, download the appropriate audio tracks from https://www.kicker.com/test-tones Signal Identification The KEYLOC will help you identify the correct OEM wires to which you should connect using the following steps: 1. Turn the Input Gain on the KEYLOC all the way down.
Page 11: Signal Restoration
Once the KEYLOC has been wired and mounted, you’re ready to analyze and repair the signal from your source unit. Visit https://www.kicker.com/test-tones and download the GainMatchSweep, Noisefloor and FullTest test tracks, using the appropriate file type for your signal source. These are custom audio files that,...
Page 12: Error Codes
LEDS have stopped blinking. 6. Stop track: GainMatchSweep, then play track: Noise floor 7. Press the KEY Button. LED 1 will begin to blink. When the Noise floor is detected, LED1 will stop blinking and LED2 will start blinking. 8. Play track: FullTest. While the track is running you will see the LEDs progress from LED1 to LED4.
Page 13: Navigating The Menu
LEDs 1, 2, 3, 4 - ON Unable to find the noise floor. This indicates there is too much signal, or it is too noisy. This usually happens when the Noise Floor track is not playing before beginning Step 7. LEDs 2, 3, 4 - or 1, 3, 4 - ON Unable to interpret frequency response.
Page 14: Line-Output Conversion
Line-Output Conversion After Auto Setup is complete, use the Output Gain to match the output voltage of the KEYLOC to the input sensitivity voltage of your amplifier. If you’re not using gain match capable electronics or a voltmeter/ multimeter, listening for audible distortion is always the next best way to set your gain.
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the KEYLOC becomes frozen or stuck during algorithmic calculation, does not appear to be working, or gives an error code, check the obvious things first such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring connections, incorrect setting of gain controls, etc. Tips for SETUP: 1.
Page 16 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.
Page 17: Warranty
Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period, KICKER will repair or replace (at its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes.
Page 18: What Is Not Covered
Service performed by anyone other than KICKER HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? KICKER strives to maintain a goal of one week turnaround for all electronics (amplifiers, crossovers, equalizers, etc.) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered.
Page 19 Ceci vous oder werkseitige Zeitverzögerungen beseitigen with a clean, ﬂat signal for use with KICKER disponibles. De esta manera obtendrá una señal permet d'obtenir un signal propre et plat à utiliser und verfügbare Frequenzbereiche identiﬁzieren.
Page 20 Visit https://www.kicker.com/test-tones https://www.kicker.com/test-tones und laden Sie den er.com/test-tones y descargue el tipo de archivo kicker.com/test-tones pour télécharger les plages de and download the appropriate ﬁle type for your signal entsprechenden Dateityp für Ihre die Test-Tracks adecuado para las pistas de prueba GainMatchSweep, test appropriées GainMatchSweep, Noiseﬂoor et...

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