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Kicker 2 SXRC Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 SX Series SXRC Remote Control Owner’s Manual SXRC SX Series Amplifier Remote Control: Congratulations! Attention: You have just purchase the latest in microprocessor Please record your purchase information in the area powered amplifier control technology to carry the famous provided below. We recommend attaching the original KICKER name.
  • Page 3 V ery Important Note!!! Ok...we know you are chomping at the bit to get this new toy plugged in and working but there are some initial steps you will have to take before you can use your SXRC with your SX Series amplifiers.
  • Page 4 ISIS Display I ndicate tatus & nput (Vacuum Fluorescent Display), 5-way soft-touch keypad and 4 memory presets that allows you to view any current settings and make changes to your SXRC and the connected amplifiers. SXRC Name The name of the SXRC is displayed in the default screen scrolling menu.

  • Page 5: Parts List

    Parts List Here is a breakdown of the components and accessories included with your SXRC Remote Control kit. SXRC Control Head This is the DIN sized unit used to control the SXRC and your SX amplifiers. It includes an attached 1 meter long 6-pin DIN cable.

  • Page 6: Mounting Hardware

    Mounting Hardware Includes four (4) sheet metal screws for mounting the Interface Box and two (2) M3 flathead screws to mount the Cosmetic Trim Ring to the DIN Mounting Cage. Rubber Mounting Washers Includes four (4) rubber mounting washers to protect the mounting flange on the Interface Box.
  • Page 7 - Indicates an action or adjustment of the right RIGHT channel. MUTE - Indicates you are in the mute menu or the mute function is active. GAIN - Indicates you are in the gain menu. - Indicates you are in the equalizer menu. - Indicates you are in the low pass filter menu.

  • Page 8: Din Mounting

    Mounting DIN Mounting Using the supplied hardware you can mount the SXRC into a standard DIN sized opening. Mounting Surface 2" 51 mm Be sure you will have a minimum of 2” (51 mm) clearance depth behind your mounting surface panel to mount the SXRC. Other Surfaces If not using an existing DIN opening, you will first need to cut...
  • Page 9 Once in place use the 2 supplied M3 flathead screws to secure the Trim Ring to the Metal Cage. Trim Ring & Metal Cage Assembly Front View Mounting Surface Screws Here Mounting Surface Trim Ring & Metal Cage Assembly Side View The SXRC Control Head is held in place by two clips (one on each side) of the Plastic Trim Ring.
  • Page 10 Surface Mounting With Screws The SXRC Control Head can also be surface mounted if you do not have a spare DIN opening in your dash or do not want to cut one into an existing panel. The back of the SXRC Control Head has two metal inserts designed to work with M3 screws.
  • Page 11 Surface Mounting With Velcro If you do not want to cut any openings or drill any holes you can use a material such as Velcro™ to secure your SXRC Control Head to your dashboard or other mounting surface. Velcro™ is not supplied with your SXRC but can be obtained from any local fabric or retail store.
  • Page 12 Using the R-Tool The included R-Tools are used to remove the SXRC Control Head from the Trim Ring/Metal Cage assembly. The R-Tools simply slide into the notched area on both sides of the Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring and will release the clips holding the SXRC Control Head.
  • Page 13 Now insert the removable power plug into the SXRC Interface Box. RJ45 Communication Network Jack Interface Box SXRC FROM AMP You should have something resembling this picture at this point. The Control Head plugged in and the power plug wired correctly and plugged in.
  • Page 14 Now we can run the Network Cables from the SXRC Interface Box to your SX Series amplifiers to create the SXRC Communications Network. Run the supplied Interface Box 5-meter Network Cable SXRC from the Interface Box to the REMOTE IN jack of FROM AMP your first SX Series amplifier.
  • Page 15 Step 2.) Using the UTP/Network Cable stripping tool, remove 1 inch (25 mm) of the outer insulating jacket from each end of the cable exposing the 8 wires (4 twisted pairs). Pair 1 Pair 2 •Blue-White •Green-White •Blue •Green Pair 3 Pair 4 •Orange-White •Brown-White...

  • Page 16: Software Updates

    Software Updates Now that you have the SXRC mounted and wired properly it is time to update the software in all of your SX Series amplifiers. This process has to be completed for EACH amplifier and does require you to disconnect Interface Box and reconnect cables SXRC...
  • Page 17 The important thing is that no matter what combination of amplifiers you are running, each amplifier must have its own unique Remote Address. It is also a good idea to write down which amplifier has been assigned which address. This will help you later in identifying the amplifier and assigning it a name based on its function.
  • Page 18 EXTREMELY IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT power down your system or amplifiers during this process (Step 13, A-P). Doing so will corrupt the software and force you to perform a Manual Software Update! Step 13.) The SXRC is now: .) Searching for the first amplifier connected to the Communications Network.
  • Page 19 NOTE: If steps 8-13 worked correctly, you have taken the first step to remote control bliss, skip to step 14. If not, then read on. If the display came back blinking 0 Units then there is a problem with the Communications AUTOSEARCH Network.
  • Page 20 NOTE: If you take longer than three minutes to plug the Network Cable in from the second amplifier (Step 15) the SXRC will time out and return to the scrolling Default Menu. If this happens you will then need to skip Step 16 and return to the Autosearch Menu by following Steps 17-19.
  • Page 21 NOTE: If steps 15-20 worked correctly, you should now have two SX Series amplifiers updated and brought into the SXRC Communications Network, skip to step 21. If not, then read on. If the display came back blinking 1 Units AUTOSEARCH then there is a problem with the Communications Network.
  • Page 22 NOTE: If you take longer than three minutes to plug the Network Cable in from the third amplifier (Step 22) the SXRC will time out and return to the scrolling Default Menu. If this happens you will then need to skip Step 23 and return to the Autosearch Menu by following Steps 24-26.
  • Page 23 NOTE: If steps 21-27 worked correctly, you should now have three SX Series amplifiers updated and brought into the SXRC Communications Network, skip to step 30. If not, then read on. If the display came back blinking 2 Units AUTOSEARCH then there is a problem with the Communications Network.
  • Page 24 NOTE: If you take longer than three minutes to plug the Network Cable in from the fourth amplifier (Step 29) the SXRC will time out and return to the scrolling Default Menu. If this happens you will then need to skip Step 30 and return to the Autosearch Menu by following Steps 31-33.
  • Page 25 Step 35.) If you are controlling just four SX Series amplifiers with the SXRC (A nice start...you can always add more...up to a total of 16) you can skip to the next section in the manual titled Operation. If you have more than four SX Series amplifiers to control then continue with Step 36.
  • Page 26 Navigation Your KICKER SXRC uses the latest in microprocessor technology control to provide you with operational information about your amplifiers, full control over amplifier settings, real-time diagnostics, global memory presets and amplifier group control capability. All of this from the driver’s seat of your car using a very simple multi-level menu-driven operating system.

  • Page 27: Up And Down

    Continuing our example, we are now in the RELEASE item in the GROUP AMPS MENU. If we press the key we would go back up to the GROUP AMPS MENU. If we press the key again we would go to the SXRC SETUP MENU. One more press of the key and we are in the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 28: Time Display

    » memory name - The name of the current Global Memory Preset in use, if any are currently selected. » vol= 00.0 db - The current setting of the Digital Remote Volume Control. You can select which amplifiers are controlled by this function.
  • Page 29 MAIN MAIN This is the first menu you access from the DEFAULT menu and is the gateway to all the settings and information display on your SXRC. To enter the MAIN menu simply press the ENT key while in the DEFAULT menu. The available selections in the MAIN menu are: »...
  • Page 30 Once the amplifier you want to adjust is selected you will be able to choose from the following items. Some of these functions may not be available depending on if the amplifier is assigned to a Group and what LINK property the group has set. This is described in more detail in the SXRC SETUP menu.
  • Page 31 MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier’s single band parametric equalizer. Use the DOWN keys to scroll through frequency boost/cut bandwidth and then press the select. FREQUENCY selects the center frequency of the equalizer and can be set at any 1/12th octave spaced frequency from 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
  • Page 32 lo-pass MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier’s low pass crossover. Use the DOWN keys to scroll through and then frequency slope press the key to select. FREQUENCY selects the crossover point and can be set at any 1/12th octave spaced frequency from 30 Hz to 20 kHz.
  • Page 33 hi-pass MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier’s high pass crossover. Use the DOWN keys to scroll through and then frequency slope press the key to select. FREQUENCY selects the crossover point and can be set at any 1/12th octave spaced frequency from 10 Hz to 16 kHz.
  • Page 34 phase MENU - Here is where you can switch the polarity of each channel(s) output between 0 or 180 degrees. Use the DOWN keys to scroll through both chns left chn then press the key to select. SX.1 Series does not offer Left or Right Channel option...Only 0 Degree or 180 Degree for the entire amplifier since it is a Mono-Block design.
  • Page 35 mute MENU - Here is where you can mute each channel(s) output on the amplifier for setup or testing purposes. Use the DOWN keys to scroll through both chns left chn right then press the key to select. SX.1 Series does not offer Left or Right Channel option...Only Mute On or Mute Off for the entire amplifier since it is a Mono-Block design.
  • Page 36 Kompressor MENU - Here you select from any of the four settings for the SX Series amplifiers Digital Compressor Circuit. Use the DOWN keys to scroll through red-line contour attack Press the key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu.You can now choose another function to adjust.
  • Page 37 GAIN RANGE MENU - Here you can select the SX Series amplifiers’ UltraMatch™ digital input gain range. The UltraMatch™ gain structure features five selectable Gain Ranges (1 volt, 2 volt, 4 volt, 8 volt and 16 volt). In “Gear-Head” terms, the Gain Range and Gain adjustments can be compared to the gear box and gas pedal of a race car.
  • Page 38 pink noise MENU - Here you can activate the integrated pink noise generator of the selected SX Series amplifier and is very useful for testing and troubleshooting your system. Pink noise is a sound made up of equal energy at all 1/3 octaves from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and sounds like the static between radio stations.
  • Page 39 GROUP ADJ GROUP ADJ GROUP ADJ MENU - This menu item lets you select each amplifier group (up to 10 can be created in the SXRC SETUP menu) connected to the SXRC and view or adjust any of its settings. This section describes how to adjust the settings in each group.
  • Page 40 Once the group you want to adjust is selected you will be able to choose from the following items (depending on LINK setting). » GAIN » » LO-PASS » HI-PASS » PHASE » MUTE » KOMPRESSOR » KOMP. ADJ. » GAIN RANGE »...
  • Page 41 Example 3 Group-07 has two amplifiers in it, amp 1 has both channels gain set at while amp 2 is at When you select this 0.0. group to adjust the gain you will see in the display, the highest gain setting of the group.
  • Page 42 MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected group’s EQ controls. All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted. Use the DOWN keys to scroll through frequency boost/cut bandwidth and then press the select. FREQUENCY selects the center frequency of the equalizer and can be set at any 1/12th octave spaced frequency from 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
  • Page 43 lo-pass MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected group’s low pass crossover controls. All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted. Use the keys to scroll DOWN through frequency slope and then press the key to select. FREQUENCY selects the crossover point and can be set at any 1/12th octave spaced frequency from 30 Hz to 20 kHz.
  • Page 44 hi-pass MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected group’s high pass crossover controls. All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted. Use the DOWN keys to scroll through and then frequency slope press the key to select. selects the crossover point and can be set at any FREQUENCY 1/12th octave spaced frequency from 10 Hz to 16 kHz.
  • Page 45 phase MENU - Here is where you can adjust the selected group’s polarity output on each channel(s) between 0 or 180 degrees. All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted. Use the keys to scroll DOWN through both chns left chn right then press the key to select.
  • Page 46 mute MENU - Here is where you can mute each channel(s) output in the selected group for setup or testing purposes. Use the DOWN keys to scroll through both chns left chn then press the key to select. SX.1 Series does not offer Left or Right Channel option...Only Mute On or Mute Off for the entire amplifier since it is a Mono-Block design.
  • Page 47 Kompressor MENU - Here you can adjust the selected group’s Kompressor™ settings. The function will vary depending on if this is a LINK ON or LINK OFF group. Both functions are described below. LINK ON In a LINK ON group, each amplifier in the group shares the exact same Kompressor™...
  • Page 48 komp. adj. MENU - Here you can adjust the selected group’s operation threshold for each SX Series amplifiers Kompressor™. The KOMP. ADJ. menu allows you to adjust the activation threshold (in simple terms...the volume level at which it turns on/off) through a 48 dB window, +24 dB to -24 dB. The unit comes preset from KICKER at a default level of 0.0 dB.
  • Page 49 pink noise MENU - Here you can activate the selected group’s integrated pink noise generator for testing and troubleshooting your system. Pink noise is a sound made up of equal energy at all 1/3 octaves from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and sounds like the static between radio stations.
  • Page 50 NOTE: The following ‘Helpful Hint’ applies to any menu item in the Sick Bay™ which has a scrolling list of amplifiers to choose from. Use the keys to scroll DOWN through the list of available amplifiers. If you have several of the same model of amplifier installed and did not change the name prior to installing the SXRC then you will see the same name when you press the...
  • Page 51 VOLT MIN MENU - Here you can view the lowest voltage seen at each amplifier’s +12 volt terminal since being installed. Once you select the VOLT MIN menu, a list of all the amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list. Use the DOWN keys to scroll...
  • Page 52 TEMP NOW MENU - Here you can view the current operating temperature of the selected amplifier. Once you select the TEMP NOW menu, a list of all the amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list. Use the DOWN keys to scroll...
  • Page 53 RUN TIME MENU - Here you can view the total time that the selected amplifier has been powered up since installation in 1/10th of an hour increments. Once you select the menu, a RUN TIME list of all the amplifiers connected to the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list.
  • Page 54 Use the keys to scroll DOWN through the list of fault codes stored for this selected amplifier. To see how long ago a fault code was triggered, press the key. The display will now show you how long ago this fault code was triggered in relation to the built in Run Time clock.
  • Page 55 If you chose SELECT AMP then use the keys to scroll through the list of DOWN available amplifiers and press to select. You can then use the DOWN keys to select for the NOISE ON NOISE OFF selected amplifier. When done adjusting the current amplifier’s pink noise generator, press the key to return to the list of available amplifiers.
  • Page 56 NO. OF AMPS MENU - Here you can see how many SX Series amplifiers are currently connected to the SXRC. Once you select the NO. OF AMPS menu, the SXRC will display how many amplifiers are currently connected to it. (from 1 to 16 units) When done viewing the number of amplifiers connected to the SXRC, press the...
  • Page 57 DISPLAY MENU - Here you can adjust the items displayed in the DEFAULT menu as well as customize the display to fit your use. Here is a list of the menu items contained in the DISPLAY menu. » brightness » set time »...
  • Page 58 scrnsaver MENU - Here you can turn on ( the built in screensaver function for the ISIS display. If turned on, the display will power down and go blank after 90 seconds with no key press activity. Pressing any key on the SXRC will wake up the screen.
  • Page 59 set time MENU - Here is where you can set the proper time in am/pm format that is displayed in the scrolling DEFAULT menu. It is also protected by the backup battery. The hour will begin blinking when you enter the menu. Use the DOWN arrow keys to scroll through and set the hour.
  • Page 60 led on lvl MENU - The backlit keys on the SXRC have two intensity modes, On and Dim. When the keys are pressed and in use they will brighten to the level set in this menu. The default setting from KICKER is 11. Use the arrow keys to DOWN...
  • Page 61 led time MENU - The backlit keys on the SXRC have two intensity modes, On and Dim. This menu lets you select how long the SXRC waits when there is no button press activity before switching from the On level to the Dim level. The default is 90 seconds.
  • Page 62 group amps MENU - Here you can create and customize amplifier groups in the SXRC. This is one of the most powerful and fun functions of the SXRC. Once you assign an amplifier to a group, it and all the other amplifiers in its’ group can be adjusted in unison from the GROUP ADJ menu.
  • Page 63 GROUPS MENU - Here you can view the groups you have created and see which SX Series amplifiers have been assigned to each group. If the display shows , this means you do not have any groups created. If you do have groups created then you will be able to scroll through the available groups using the keys.
  • Page 64 ASSIGN MENU - Here you can select any of the 10 groups and select which amplifiers belong to that group. An amplifier can only belong to ONE group at any time...so once you assign it to a group it can not be assigned to another group unless you remove it from the group it is currently assigned to.
  • Page 65 RELEASE MENU - Here you can remove any amplifier(s) from a group it is currently assigned to. An amplifier can only belong to ONE group at any time...so if you wish to use an amplifier in a different group than the one it is currently assigned to, you have to release it from the current group.
  • Page 66 LINK MENU - Here you can set the Link property of the selected group to Link On or Link Off. By default all groups have the Link property set to Link Off. The Link property sets a group to have certain characteristics depending on the setting (Link On or Link Off).
  • Page 67 You would select a group and assign each of your four SX.1 Series amplifiers to this group. For this example we will assume you also changed the name of the group to BIG BASS. Next select the BIG BASS group from the LINK menu and set its Link Property to Link On.
  • Page 68 Once you select the LINK menu, a list of all 10 groups controlled by the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list. The list will either display the names you have created or the default names if you have not re-named them. Use the DOWN keys to scroll...
  • Page 69 You can now select another group to view or adjust by using the DOWN keys and select it by pushing the key. Press the key to return to the GROUP AMPS menu and select another function. SXRC NAME MENU - Here you can change the default name of the SXRC controller ( want.
  • Page 70 MENU - Here you can change the default name of MEM NAME each of the four global memories ( memory-1 10 character name you want. Very useful for identifying a preset by its purpose ( SOUND Q ROCK Use the keys to scroll DOWN through the available memories (...
  • Page 71 MENU - Here you can download the current SXRC SAVE ALL settings for each amplifier into any one of the four SX Series amplifiers on-board memories. ( Mem-1 through This is useful for several purposes. 1.) You could have a preferred setup programmed into the SXRC and then simply plug it into the system and download all the settings into the amplifiers.
  • Page 72 LOCK CODE MENU - Here you can change the default security lock code used for the SXRC Security function. This code is used to unlock the SXRC after it has been locked to prevent un-authorized use. The default lock code is Use the keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which...
  • Page 73 If you select SAVE - NO then the all of the connected amplifier’s current settings are not stored into the SXRC. We recommend that you choose SAVE - YES If you select then you will SAVE - YES choose which global memory location to store all of the connected amplifier’s settings in by using the DOWN...
  • Page 74 1.) Use the arrow keys to DOWN select the model of amplifier you are loading software into. You MUST select the correct one for the software load to work. (SX.1 Series) MONO SW QUADRO SW (SX.4 Series) STEREO SW (SX.2 Series) 2.) Press the key to start the loading process.
  • Page 75 ABOUT MENU - The ABOUT menu displays information about the DAP (Digital Audio Processor) in your SXRC. Use the DOWN keys to view the model name, software version and software build date. Press the key to return to the SXRC SETUP menu.
  • Page 76 Use the keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change. Use the DOWN keys to change the selected character. ( A B C 1 2 3 When you are finished press and hold the HOME key for 1.5 seconds to enter your unlock code.

  • Page 77: Memory Presets

    Memory Presets There are four global memory presets built into the SXRC, each with its own indicator in the ISIS display and a dedicated memory key to activate it. AMP1 AMP1 AMP2 AMP2 LOCK LOCK LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT MUTE MUTE GAIN GAIN...
  • Page 78 Kompressor™ Powered by the on-board SX DAP (Digital Audio Processor), the Kompressor™ included in all SX Series amplifiers (and controlled by the SXRC) is a complete digital compressor solution used to compress or expand the audio signal in different ways based on the setting selected.
  • Page 79 A few words on the Kompressor™. The effect is most noticeable in the bass area of your music (Bass/Midbass). You can use the Kompressor™ in any amplifier configuration (Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass or Full Range) but we feel the most dramatic results are obtained when the amp is in a Low Pass (subwoofer) or Band Pass (midbass) situation.
  • Page 80 Interface Box Fuse The SXRC is protected by a fuse which is internally mounted in the Interface Box. If you ever need to replace this fuse an extra one has been supplied with your SXRC kit. If you lose this fuse or ever need another one, please replace with the the same size and style of fuse.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your SXRC does not appear to be working, check obvious things first such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring connections, cables and connectors not fully seated, etc. There is a blue LED located on one end of the SXRC Interface Box.
  • Page 82 SXRC displays FAILED MANUAL SW UPDATES REQUIRED: Autosearch function has failed due to a catastrophic failure, loss of communication network, loss of power during software update. Go back and double check your Communications Network cables and make sure they are inserted properly and ‘snapped’...
  • Page 83 Remote Address Chart Use this fill-in-the-blank chart to keep track of your SX Series amplifier’s remote address and name. This is very helpful for setting up your SXRC. Amplifier Remote Address Amplifier 1 Amplifier 2 Amplifier 3 Amplifier 4 Amplifier 5 Amplifier 6 Amplifier 7 Amplifier 8...

  • Page 84: What Is Not Covered

    ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of T T H H R R E E E E ( ( 3 3 ) ) M M O O N N T T H H S S from date of original purchase with receipt.
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