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KX300.2 / KX400.2 / KX500.2 /
KX800.2
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.
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 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.
Built-In Variable Crossover 12 dB High pass or Low pass variable from 50-
200 Hz. Defeatable for full range operation.
High & Low level inputs Allows connection to various sources such as:
aftermarket stereos, factory radios, DVD players, 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.
SAMS (Stereo And Mono Simultaneously) Amplifier will operate into a bridged
mono load and a stereo load at the same time.
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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Summary of Contents for Kicker KX300.2
- Page 1 KX800.2 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.
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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, brake lines, fuel lines, gas tanks, etc. -
Page 3: Wiring Instructions
This fuse should be of at least the same value used in the amplifier but no higher than the capacity of the wire. See the chart below for wire size and fusing recommendations. Model Fuse Size Wire Size KX300.2 8 GA KX400.2 4 GA KX500.2 4 GA KX800.2... -
Page 4: Remote Bass Level Control
REMOTE BASS LEVEL CONTROL When the crossover on your KX series amplifier is set to LO PASS, you have the ability to control the output level of the amplifier from the driver’s seat using the supplied Remote Bass Level Controller. To mount the controller simply screw the metal bracket to the chosen location and then slide the housing onto the bracket until it snaps into place. -
Page 5: System Diagrams
System Diagrams The following diagrams show the most common configurations for your Kicker KX series amplifier. TWO CHANNEL OPERATION (STEREO) KX series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation. RIGHT SPEAKER(S) - Page 6 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.
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Page 7: 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. CROSSOVER SWITCH... -
Page 8: 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 9 If you have more questions about the installation and operation of your new KICKER amplifier, see the Authorized KICKER Dealer in your area. You may also call our Technical Services Line at (405)624-8583 for assistance or visit our website at www.KICKER.com.
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Page 10: Specifications Common To All Models
SPECIFICATIONS Model KX300.2 KX400.2 KX500.2 KX800.2 RMS Power In Watts, All Channels Driven @ 13.8, 4Ω Stereo, 0.085% THD 75 x 2 100 x 2 125 x 2 200 x 2 @ 13.8V, 2Ω Stereo, 0.2% THD 150 x 2... -
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.