Owner's Manual

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CXARC REMOTE BASS INSTALLATION
(Optional - CXARC not included.)
back view
Surface-mount the CXARC remote
using the supplied screws.
Remote cable passes audio; do not
run cable parallel to power wires.
Connect the supplied 1/8th inch [3.5mm] patch cable to the
CXARC remote and the Remote Bass jack on the amplifi er
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your amplifi er does not appear to be working, check the obvious things fi rst such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect
wiring connections, incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain controls, etc. There are Power (PWR) & Protection
(PRT) LEDs on the side panel of your Kicker CX series amplifi er. Depending on the state of the amplifi er and the
vehicle’s charging system, the LEDs will glow either green or red. When the green LED is lit, this indicates the amplifi er
is turned on and no trouble exists.
Green LED off, no output? With a Volt Ohm Meter (VOM) check the following:
n
+12 volt power terminal (should
read +12V to +16V)
o
Remote turn-on terminal (should read +12V to +16V)
p
Check for reversed power and
ground connections
q
Ground terminal, for proper conductivity.
Green LED on, no output? Check the following:
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RCA connections
o
Test speaker outputs with a “known”
good speaker.
p
Substitute source unit with a “known” good source unit.
q
Check for a signal in the RCA cable
feeding the amplifi er with the VOM meter set to measure “AC” voltage.
Red LED fl ickering with loud music? The red LED indicates low battery voltage. Check all the connections in your
vehicle’s charging system. It may be necessary to replace or charge your vehicle’s battery or replace your vehicle’s
alternator.
Red LED on, no output?
n
Amplifi er is very hot = thermal protection is engaged. Test for proper impedance at the
speaker terminals with a VOM meter (see the diagrams in this manual for minimum recommended impedance and
multiple speaker wiring suggestions). Also check for adequate airfl ow around the amplifi er.
o
Amplifi er shuts down
= voltage protection circuitry is engaged. Voltage to the amplifi er is not within the 8–16 volt operating range. Have
the vehicle’s charging and electrical system inspected.
p
Amplifi er will only play at low volume levels = short circuit
protection is engaged. Check for speaker wires shorted to each other or to the vehicle chassis. Check for damaged
speakers or speaker(s) operating below the minimum recommended impedance.
No or low output?
n
Check the balance and fader controls on source unit
o
Check the RCA (or speaker input) and
speaker output connections.
Crossover Control: The variable crossovers on the side panel of the amplifi er allow you to adjust the crossover
frequency from 50Hz–200Hz. The setting for this control is subjective; 80Hz is a good place to start.
Remote Bass-CXARC (not included): With the CXARC remote bass level control, you have the ability to
control the output level of the amplifi er remotely. To surface-mount the CXARC remote bass level control, simply
screw the remote to the chosen location, then run the cable from the controller to the “Remote Bass” jack on the
amplifi er panel. Do NOT connect/disconnect while the amplifi er is on. Connecting the 3.5mm cable without the
remote knob will cause the amplifi er to output at full gain, possibly damaging your speakers.