Kicker iK501 User Manual

iKICKDIGITALSTEREOSYSTEMFORiPHONE®ANDiPOD

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SISTEMA ESTEREOFÓNICO DIGITAL PARA iPhone Y iPod
Manual dal Propietario

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STEREOSYSTEM FÜR iPhone Und iPod iKICK DIGITAL
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SYSTÈME STERÉO NUMÉRIQUE POUR iPhone Et iPod iKICK
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DIGITALSTEREOSYSTEMFORiPhone®ANDiPod

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The Kicker iKICK iK501 Digital Stereo System for iPhone and iPod is designed for “Livin’ Loud” with your iPod in the
home environment. The iK501 is fully featured with dual full-range 5” (`127mm) Kicker drivers and 3/4” (20mm) silk dome
tweeters driven by a powerful stereo amplifi er with digital signal processing. The 6” (152mm) square passive radiator
(subwoofer) on the back of the iK501 balances the sonic output, adding the punchy low-frequency response that put
Kicker subwoofers on the map. The rotary control and infrared remote allow simple, streamlined control of your iK501
Stereo System. The iK501 can be used with any 4th generation or newer iPod. In addition, the iK501 boasts a wide
range of connectivity options including stereo RCA outputs, composite video output, and an 1/8” stereo auxiliary input for
incorporating additional audio devices with your iK501 Stereo System. Note: 3rd Generation and older iPods must use

the auxiliary input instead of the Docking Bay.

DOCKINGYOURiPod

1. Choose the dock adapter that best fi ts your iPod or use
the universal adapter that came with your iPod. See the
table below.

2. Attach the adapter to the iK501’s docking bay.

3. Connect your iPod to the iK501’s dock connector.

4. Plug the power cable into the DC input on the back of
the iK501.

5. Plug the 2-prong electrical plug into a surge protected
electrical outlet.

iK501

Figure 1

iPod Model Apple® Adapter # iK501 Adapter Label

1. iPod Nano (2nd Gen) 2GB, 4GB & 8GB 11 NANO

2. iPod Nano (3rd Gen) 4GB & 8GB 13 NANO 3G

3. iPhone 3G 15 iPHONE 3G

4. iPod Nano (4th Gen) 16 NANO 4G

5. iPod Touch (2nd Gen) 17 TOUCH 2G

The iK501 docking station has been optimized to match the sonic output of the iPod with the iPod’s EQ in the “Off”
setting. The iPod’s “Sound Check” should also be off; otherwise you may experience poor bass response and lower
volume levels in your music.

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iK501STEREOSYSTEM

Figure 2

Rotary Control

LCD Display

Vibration

Isolation

Pad

Docking Bay

5” (127mm) Full-

Range Drivers

3/4” (20mm) Silk

Dome Tweeters

Figure 3

Composite

Video Output

Skid-Resistant, Non-Marking Feet

Transport Handle

Stereo RCA

Outputs

IR Remote Receiver.

Passive
Square
Radiator

DC Power

22 Volts

1/8” Stereo

Auxiliary Input

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Read and follow all the instructions listed in this manual. Follow all safety and procedural recommendations to prevent
damage to your self, your Kicker product, or your portable entertainment device.

The iK501 should not be used near water or in an environment where exposure to liquids is possible. This includes but is
not exclusive to areas where splashing, dripping, leaks, spills, and exposure to rain can occur. Liquid containers should
not be placed on or near the iK501 Stereo System. The iK501 Stereo System should not be cleaned with liquid cleaners.
Use only a dry cloth to clean the iK501. Only use the iK501 in areas with adequate open ventilation allowing at least 4”
of space on all sides of the iK501. Do not set the iK501 on any surface or cover the iK501 with any object that could
impede the airfl ow to and from the iK501 Stereo System. The iK501 should not be placed near any source of heat. This
includes but is not limited to stoves, radiators, heating elements, electronic heat sources, and areas where excessive
solar heat can be generated. Do not install the iK501 near any fl ame or place any fl ammable objects near the device.
The power outlet used to provide power to the iK501 should be accessible at all times. The polarized 2-prong electrical
plug has a wide blade and narrow blade that should fi t into the corresponding wide and narrow receiving connections
of your electrical outlet. Do not force the plug into the outlet. If the plug provided with the unit does not fi t, consult with
an electrician to upgrade the electrical outlet accordingly. The power cord should be situated in a way that protects it
from being pinched, walked on, tripped over, or accidentally pulled from the electrical outlet or the electrical input on the
iK501. Do not run the cable through doorways or underneath objects that could damage the wire or tear the insulating
material surrounding the wire. Only use the manufacturer supplied power supply with the iK501. We recommend using a
surge protector/power conditioner and unplugging the iK501 during any electrical storms or situations that could cause
voltage fl uctuations in the electrical system.

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USINGTHESYSTEMMENUROTARYCONTROL

The iK501 Stereo System’s rotary control provides an intuitive user interface. The System Menu options listed on the
LCD display below are available for adjustment by the rotary control. The rotary control knob is used as a push-button to
power on the iK501 and to scroll through the menus available on the LCD screen. Turning the rotary control knob allows
you to adjust the parameters of the selected menu.

iK501

System

Menu

Treb

Aux-In

Vol

Bass

Standby

Use the push-button selector to turn on the iK501 and to

Figure 4

After plugging the power supply into the DC input on the back of the iK501, the unit will be in “Standby” mode, as
displayed by the LCD screen on the System Menu. Turn the power on by pushing the rotary control button once. When
the power is on, both the “Kicker” logo and “Vol” will be displayed on the System Menu.

Volume: By default, the iK501 will be in volume control mode and “Vol” will be displayed on the LCD screen. Turn the
rotary knob to adjust the volume up or down. The rotary control will automatically revert to volume control mode after a
short time period if any other menus have been selected.

To scroll through the other menus, simply use the rotary control as a push-button. Each single button push will take you
from one menu to the next, rotating through Treb>Bass>Aux-In>Vol and back to the “Treb” treble control.

Treble: To adjust the treble on the iK501, use the rotary control as a push-button to scroll through the menus until the
“Treb” menu is displayed on the LCD screen. Turn the rotary control knob clockwise to increase treble and counter­clockwise to reduce treble.

Bass: To adjust the bass level on the iK501, use the rotary control as a push-button to scroll through the menus
until the “Bass” menu is displayed on the LCD screen. Turn the rotary control knob clockwise to increase bass and
counterclockwise to reduce bass.

Auxiliary Input: To enable the auxiliary input on the iK501, an external device must be plugged into the 1/8” stereo
auxiliary input on the back of the unit. Use the rotary control as a push-button and scroll through the menus until “Aux-In”
is displayed. Turn the rotary control clockwise to enable the auxiliary input. When the auxiliary is enabled, the system
menu will display “ON”. Turn the rotary control counter-clockwise to disable the auxiliary input and return to iPod mode.
When the auxiliary input is disabled, the system menu will display “--”.

Standby: In “Standby” mode, the iK501 will be powered down, but your docked iPod will continue to charge as long as
a power source is plugged into the DC input on the back of the iK501. To enter standby mode simply press and hold the
rotary control button until the unit turns off and “Standby” is displayed. Note: 3rd Generation iPods are compatible with

the iK501 but will not charge while docked or respond to remote control playback functions.

make menu selections.

Turn the rotary control to adjust

the system menu parameters.

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USINGTHEREMOTECONTROL

The Infrared Remote Control enables you to control your iPod and access the iK501 System Menu from a convenient
location. With the fully featured remote control it is easy to access all of your iPod’s music and/or video content.

Figure 5

iKICK

VOL

Mute iK501 Output
(Hold down to turn
the iK501 on/off)

Volume Up

Navigate upward through the iPod
menu directory or increase values
within the iK501 System Menu.
Press the up arrow while in the Aux­In Menu to enable the Aux input.

Navigate downward through the iPod
menu directory or reduce values
within the iK501 System Menu.
Press the down arrow while in the
Aux-In Menu to disable the Aux input.

Navigate toward iPod root directory.
Hold down to enter the iK501
System Menu.
Navigate within the iK501 System
Menu. Treble>Bass>Aux-In

Make selections and enter sub­directories within the iPod.
Use the enter button to exit the
iK501 System Menu.

MENU

VOL

Volume Down

Play/Pause

Skip Forward
(Hold down to Fast
Forward)

Skip Backward
(Hold down to
Rewind)

CONNECTINGEXTERNALDEVICES

To connect an external video display to the iK501, make sure the video output is enabled on your iPod device. Connect
a standard RCA composite video cable from the composite video output on the back of the iK501 to the RCA video
input on your external video display. See Figure 3. This is a pass-through connection. If there are any problems with your
external video display, refer to the iPod device manual or the instructions packaged with your external video display.

To connect an external audio device to the iK501, enable Aux-In mode with the rotary control as described in the Auxiliary
Input section on the previous page. Connect your line level device to the 1/8” stereo input on the back of the iK501 with
the included auxiliary cable. See Figure 2. If the sound is distorted, you may be overdriving the auxiliary input. Try turning
down the external device until the sound is no longer distorted. Note: 1st – 3rd Generation iPods require the use of the

auxiliary input for audio playback.

PERFORMANCE

Model: iK501

Speaker Design 2 - Way

Woofer Size, in (mm) 5 (127)

Tweeter Size, in (mm) 3/4 (20)

Tweeter Design Silk Dome

Passive Radiator Size, in (mm) 6 X 6 (152 X 152)

RMS Power, Watts @ 1% Total Harmonic Distortion 2 X 20

Effective Frequency Range, Hz 50-20K

Power Supply, Volts (Ampere) 22 (2.7)

Height, in (mm) 8.5 (216)

Width, in (mm) 19.2 (488)

Depth, in (mm) 8.4 (214)

Weight, lb (kg) 9.2 (4.2)

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Sistema estereofónico digital para iPhone® y

iPod® Manual del propietario

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El sistema estereofónico digital iK501 iKICK de KICKER ha sido diseñado para vivir a todo volumen Livin’ Loud® con
su iPhone y iPod en ambientes residenciales. El iK501 viene con todas las funciones, dos excitadores KICKER de
gama completa de frecuencias de 5 plg. (127 mm) y dos tweeters de domo de seda de 3/4 plg. (20 mm) energizados
por un poderoso amplifi cador estereofónico con procesamiento de señal digital. El radiador pasivo cuadrado de 6 plg.
(152 mm) (subwoofer), ubicado en la parte de atrás del iK501, equilibra la salida sónica y agrega la briosa respuesta de
bajas frecuencias que hizo fi gurar a los subwoofers de KICKER. El control rotatorio y el control remoto infrarrojo permiten
controlar simple y estilizadamente el sistema. El iK501 se puede utilizar con cualquier iPod y tiene una amplia gama de
opciones de conectividad, tales como salidas RCA estereofónicas y una entrada auxiliar estereofónica de 1/8 de plg.
para conectarle dispositivos de sonido adicionales. Nota: Los iPods de 3a Generación y anteriores funcionan al conectar

su salida de auricular a la entrada auxiliar en la parte posterior del iK501.

Montaje del iPod

1. Escoja el adaptador de base que mejor se adapte a su
iPod o utilice el adaptador de base universal que vino con
el iPod. Vea la tabla que aparece abajo.

2. Fije el adaptador en la base del iK501.

3. Conecte el iPod al conector de la base del iK501.

4. Enchufe el cable de alimentación en la entrada de
corriente continua ubicada en la parte de atrás del iK501.

5. Meta el enchufe de dos patas en un enchufe eléctrico
protegido contra sobrevoltaje.

iK501

Figura 1

Modelo de iPod Apple® Adaptador # iK501 Etiqueta del Adaptador

1. iPod Nano (2nd Gen) 2GB, 4GB & 8GB 11 NANO

2. iPod Nano (3rd Gen) 4GB & 8GB 13 NANO 3G

3. iPhone 3G 15 iPHONE 3G

4. iPod Nano (4th Gen) 16 NANO 4G

5. iPod Touch (2nd Gen) 17 TOUCH 2G

Nota: Para evitar la vibración durante la reproducción, instale la almohadilla de aislamiento de vibraciones que se adjunta,
como se muestra en la Figura 2.

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