{fKICKER MODEL: CX.5-SERIES AMPLIFIERS OWNER 1S MANUAL CX600.5 Authorized KICKER Dealer: Purchase Date: Serial Number: PERFORMANC E Model: CX600.5 RMS Power, AMP1 and AMP2 14.4V, 40 stereo, ~ 1% THD+N @ 14.4V, 20 stereo, ~ 1% THD+N @ 14.4V, 40 mono, ~ 1% THD+N 40Wx4 75Wx4 150W X 2 @ RMS Power, SUB channel @ 14.4V, 20 mono, ~ 1 .5 % THD+N @ 14.4V, 40 mono, ~ 1 .
The KICKER CX Amplifiers are capable of space-saving vertical mounting. Use a 2.5mm hex key (Allen wrench) to loosen the endpanel, remove the existing brackets, then insert and tighten the double-slotted brackets to the amplifier as illustrated. VERTICAL MOUNTING amplifier side 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.
Install a fuse within 18" (45cm) of the battery and in-line with the power cable connected to your amplifier. If you ever need to remove the amplifier from the vehicle after it has been installed, the ground wire should be the last wire disconnected from the amplifier--just the opposite as when you installed it. Model External Fuse Power/Ground Wire KICKER Wiring Kit 4 Gauge PK4, CK44, ZCK44 (sold separately) CX600.
FOUR CHANNEL OPERATION with SUBWOOFER minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel (AMP1, AMP2, and SUB channels) - speakers + ......- - -...... + ....._____. CXRC REMOTE BASS INSTALLATION (See page 6. CXRC not included.) Surface-mount the CXRC remote using the supplied screws. back view Remote cable passes audio; do not run cable parallel to power wires . Connect the supplied 1/8th inch [3.
OPERATION audio inputs Automatic Turn-On Selection: The CX series offers two different automatic turn-on modes; + 12V and DC Offset. • Remote Turn-On: Run 18 gauge wire from the Remote Turn-On Lead on your source unit to the terminal labeled REM between the amplifier's positive and negative power terminals. This is the preferred automatic turn-on method. • DC Offset Turn-On: The DC Offset mode detects a 6V DC offset from the HI-Level speaker outputs when the source unit has been turned on.
TROUBLESHOOTING If your amplifier does not appear to be working, check the obvious things first such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring connections, incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain controls, etc. There are Power (PWR) & Protection (PRT) LEOs on the side panel of your Kicker CX series amplifier. Depending on the state of the amplifier and the vehicle's charging system, the LEOs will glow either green or red.
KICKER will now provide a threeyear warranty with all CX-Series Amplifier purchases paired with a qualifying KICKER Installation Kit* . This extends the standard warranty by an additional year. Amplifier and Kit must be purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer. KICKER CX amplifier success is currently at an unheard-of rate, making the extended warranty program even more beneficial to you. Using poor-quality, under-spec wiring kits will impede CX amplifier performance.
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 TVVO (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.
INTERNATI ONAL WARRANTY Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty policies. 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.
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