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Kicker KX1200.1 Manual

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KX400.1 / KX600.1 / KX1200.1
Congratulations! You have just purchased the latest in amplifier tech-
nology to carry the famous KICKER name. Your KICKER KX series
amplifier is designed and built to give you years of powerful and trou-
ble-free performance. This installation manual contains valuable infor-
mation on how to get the most out of your new KX series amplifier.
Thanks for buying KICKER. Enjoy!
KX Amplifier Features
NEW for 2002 Radically advanced chassis with removable chassis shroud.
Class D Mono Amplifier Delivers Massive power into a single channel without
big current draw.
Low Impedance Operation Stable into 2 ohm (KX400.1,KX600.1) or
1 ohm (KX1200.1).
SORT Protection Circuitry (Short circuit, Over-voltage, Reverse polarity,
Thermal) Protects amplifier from accidents and undesired operation.
MOSFET Power Supply Provides high efficiency operation.
KickBass Variable bass boost circuit which provides up to 18 dB of boost at 40
Hz.
Full-time Variable Crossover 12dB lowpass variable from 50-200Hz.
Subsonic Filter Defeatable 12dB at 25 Hz.
High & Low level inputs Allows connection to various sources such as: after-
market stereo, factory radio, DVD Player, Video Cassette Player, etc..
PAST (Pre Amp Signal Transfer) Output RCA jacks to pass the incoming signal to
another amplifier or component.
Custom tooled gold plated connectors Assure maximum power transfer
and damping.
Strapping Jacks Allows two amplifiers to be joined to produce Double Power.
Remote Bass Level Control Dash mounted for maximum control.
Three Year Warranty When purchased from and installed by Authorized
KICKER dealer.

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  • Page 1 KX400.1 / KX600.1 / KX1200.1 Congratulations! You have just purchased the latest in amplifier tech- nology to carry the famous KICKER name. Your KICKER KX series amplifier is designed and built to give you years of powerful and trou- ble-free performance. This installation manual contains valuable infor- mation on how to get the most out of your new KX series amplifier.

  • Page 2: Mounting Instructions

    Mounting Instructions When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be sure it is struc- turally sound and that there are no items behind the area that could be dam- aged by the screws. Check for wiring harnesses, brake lines, fuel lines, gas tanks, etc.

  • Page 3: Wiring Instructions

    Wiring Instructions Signal can be input into the amplifier using either the low level RCA input con- nections or the high level speaker level connections. Using the low level RCA connections is the preferred method. Use the high level inputs only if your head unit does not have low level RCA type outputs.

  • Page 4: System Diagrams

    System Diagrams The following diagrams show the most common configurations for your Kicker KX.1 series amplifier. ONE CHANNEL OPERATION KX series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohm for the KX400.1, KX600.1 and 1 ohm for the KX1200.1.
  • Page 5 The Output (Pre Amp Signal Transfer) RCA jacks allow you to send the incoming signal from one Kicker KX series amplifier to another amplifier or processor without the need for Y cables. The signal from the PAST jacks is iden- tical to the signal fed to the amplifier via its RCA input jacks or the High Level inputs and is not affected by the amplifier’s built in crossover.

  • Page 6: Bass Boost

    Adjusting Amplifier Controls On your Kicker amplifier there are three rotary controls on top and one switch on the end panel. These controls ensure the reliability and performance of the amplifier, so they need to be set correctly. SUBSONIC FILTER SWITCH...

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    There are two LEDs on the end panel of your Kicker KX series amplifier, one green and one red. When the green LED is lit this indicates the amplifier is turned on and no trouble exists.
  • Page 8 ! Alterna a tor noise (whining sound tha a t va a ries with engine RPM): "Check for damaged RCA cable. "Check routing of RCA cable. "Check source unit for good ground. "Check gain setting, turn down if set too high. CA A UTION: When jump sta a rting the vehicle, , be sure tha a t connections ma a de with jumper ca a bles are correct.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications Model KX400.1 KX600.1 KX1200.1 RMS Power In Watts @ 13.8V, 2Ω Mono, 1.5% THD 400 X 1 600 X 1 @ 13.8V, 1Ω Mono, 1.5% THD 1200 x 1 Dynamic Power In Watts @ 14.4V, 2Ω Mono 420 x 1 690 x 1 @ 14.4V, 1Ω...
  • Page 10 NOTES...

  • Page 11: What Is Not Covered

    (3) years from date of original purchase when purchased from and installed by an Authorized KICKER Dealer or one (1) year from date of original purchase if purchased from and not installed by an Authorized KICKER Dealer. If this product is labeled “B Stock”, it is warranted for one (1) year from date of purchase, regardless of place of installation.

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Kx400.1Kx600.1

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