CX AMPLIFIERS Owner’s Manual CXA400.1 | CXA800.1 CXA1200.1 | CXA1800.1 Manual del Propietario | Español AMPLIFICADOR DEL LA SERIE CX.1 Benutzerhandbuch | Deutsch MONOVERSTÄRKER DER CX.1-SERIE Manuel d’utilisation | Française AMPLIFICATEUR DE SÉRIE CX.
CX.1-SERIES AMPLIFIERS OWNER’S MANUAL CXA400.1 | CXA800.1 CXA1200.1 | CXA1800.1 MODEL: Authorized KICKER Dealer: Purchase Date: Model Number: Serial Number: WARNING: 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.
VERTICAL MOUNTING amplifier end panel hex screws double-slotted bracket Wiring: Disconnect the vehicle’s battery to avoid an electrical short. Then, connect the ground wire to the amplifier. 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. Adding an additional ground wire of this same gauge (or larger) between the battery’s negative post and the vehicle chassis is recommended.
MONO OPERATION minimum impedance of 1 ohm woofer ≤18” (45cm) ≤24” (60cm) external fuse 12V battery remote turn-on (see page 5) bare-metal chassis ground 12V bare-metal chassis ground ≤18” (45cm) external fuse For multiple amplifier installations where distribution blocks are used, each amplifier should have its proper-rated fuse, or breaker, installed between the amplifier and the distribution block within eighteen inches of the block, or on the distribution block if it provides for fusing.
Model External Fuse Power/Ground Wire KICKER Wiring Kit (sold separately) CXA400.1 1 x 40 Ampere 8 Gauge PK8, CK8 CXA800.1 1 x 80 Ampere 4 Gauge PK4, CK4 CXA1200.1 1 x 100 Ampere 4 Gauge PK4, CK4 CXA1800.1 1 x 150 Ampere 1/0 Gauge PKD1 OPERATION 6 Automatic Turn-On Selection: The CX-series offers two different automatic turn-on modes; +12V and DC Offset.
the bass boost on the amplifier it will introduce distortion and you will need to redo these steps. Bass Boost Control: The variable bass boost control on the side of the amplifier is designed to give you increased output, 0–6dB, at 40Hz. The setting for this control is subjective. If you turn it up, you must readjust the input gain control to avoid clipping the amplifier.
Alternator noise-whining sound with engine’s RPM? nCheck for damaged RCA (or speaker input) cable oCheck the routing of RCA (or speaker input) cable pCheck the source unit for proper grounding qCheck the gain settings and turn them down if they are set too high. Ground Noise? KICKER amplifiers are engineered to be fully compatible with all manufacturers’ head units. Some head units may require additional grounding to prevent noise from entering the audio signal.
ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer, KICKER warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of TWO (2) YEARS from date of original purchase with receipt. If this product is identified as “Refurbished” or “B Goods”, the warranty is limited to a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from the date of original purchase. In all cases you must have the original receipt.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country’s warranty policies. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
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