Kicker iKick iK501 Owner's Manual

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The Kicker iKICK iK501 Digital Stereo System for iPhone and iPodisdesigned for "Livin' Loud" with your iPodinthe
home environment. The iK501
tweeters driven by a powerful stereo amplifier with digital signal processing. The

(subwoofer)
Kicker subwoofers
Stereo System. The
range of connectivity options including stereo RCA outputs, composite video output, and
incorporating additional audio devices with your iK501 Stereo System.

the auxiliary input instead

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iPhone

is

fully featured with dual full-range 5" (127mm) Kicker drivers and 3/4" (20mm) silk dome

6"

(152mm) square passive radiator

on

the back ot the iK501 balances the sonic output, adding the punchy low-frequency response that put

on

the map. The rotary control and Infrared remote allow simple, streamlined control of your iK501

iK501

can be used with any 4th generation or newer iPod.Inaddition, the

Note:

3rd

Generation

of

the Docking

Bay.

iK501

boasts a wide

an

1/8" stereo auxiliary input for

and

older iPods must use

Madefor

iPod

with

DOCKINGYOURiPod

Figure 1

1. Choose the
the universal adapter that came with your iPod. See the
table below

2.

Attach the adapter to the iK501'sdocking

3.

Connect your iPod to the iK501'sdock

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.

iPodModel

1. iPod Nano (2nd Gen) 2GB,

2.

iPod Nano (3rd Gen)

3. iPhone 3G

4.

iPod Nano (4th Gen)

5.

iPod Touch (2nd Gen)

dock

adapter that best fits your iPod or use

connector.

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The

iK501 docking station has been optimized to match the sonic outputofthe iPod with the iPod'sEOin

The

setting.
volume levels

iPod's "Sound Check" should alsobeoff; otherwise you may experience

in

your music.

2

iK501

STEREOSYSTEM

poor

bass response

the "Off"

and

lower

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Read and follow
damage to your self, your Kicker product, or your portable entertainment device.

all

the instructions listedinthis manual. Follow

all

safety and procedural recommendations to prevent

Passive

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Radiator

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Auxiliary

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1/8'"

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Stereo

Input

The iK501 should not be used near water or
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
Use only a dry cloth to clean the iK501 , Only use the iK501

all

of space on

sides of the iK501, Do not set the iK501 on any surface or cover the iK501 with any object that could
impede the airflow 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 flame or place any flammable objects near the device,
The power outlet used to provide power to the iK501 should be accessible at
plug has a wide blade and narrow blade that should
of your electrical outlet. Do not force the plug into the outlet.
an

electrician to upgrade the electrical outlet accordingly, The power cord should be situatedina way that protects

from being pinched, walked on, tripped over, or accidentally pulled from the electrical outlet or the electrical inputonthe

00

not

run

iK501,

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

in

voltage fluctuations

the electrical system,

inanenvironment where exposure to liquids is possible. This includes but

iK501

Stereo System should not be cleaned with liquid cleaners,

in

areas with adequate open ventilation allowingatleast 4"

all

times. The polarized 2-prong electrical

fit

into the corresponding wide and narrow receiving connections

If

the plug provided with the unit does not

fit,

consult with

it

is

3

USINGTHESYSTEMMENUROTARYCONTROL

The

iK501

Stereo System's rotary control providesanintuitive user interface. The System Menu options listed on the
LCD display below are available for adjustment by the rotary control. The rotary control knob
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.

is

usedasa push-button to

iK501

System

Menu

Treb

Bass

Use the push-button selector to tum on the iK501

Figure 4

After plugging the power supply into the DC input on the back of the iK501, the unit will bein"Standby" mode, as
displayed by the LCD screen on the System Menu.
the power

is

on, both the "Kicker" logo and

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make menu selections.

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Turn

the power on by pushing the rotary control button once. When

"Vol"

will

be displayed on the System Menu.

Aux-In

Standby

and

to

\

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Tum

*

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,

the rotary control to adjust

the system menu parameters.

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Volume: By default, the iK501 will be

rotary knob to adjust the volume
short time period

To

scroll through the other menus, simply use the rotary control as a push-button. Each single button push

from one menu to the next, rotating through Treb>Bass>Aux-ln>Vol and back to the

Treble:

"Treb"
clockwise to reduce treble.

Bass:

until the "Bass" menu
counterclockwise to reduce bass.

Auxiliary Input:

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
menu
When the auxiliary input is disabled, the system menu will display "--"

Standby:

a power source
rotary control button until the unit turns off and "Standby"

the iK501

To

menuisdisplayed on the LCD screen.

To

displayed.

will

if

any other menus have been selected.

adjust the treble on the iK501, use the rotary controlasa push-button to scroll through the menus until the

adjust the bass level on the iK501, use the rotary control as a push-button to scroll through the menus

is

displayed on the LCD screen.

To

enable the auxiliary input on the IK501,anexternal device must be plugged into the 1/8" stereo

Turn

the rotary control clockwise to enable the auxiliary input. When the auxiliaryisenabled, the system

display "ON".

In

"Standby" mode, the iK501

but

will not charge while

Turn

the rotary control counter-clockwise to disable the auxiliary input and return to iPod mode.

is

plugged into the DC input on the back of the iK501.Toenter standby mode simply press and hold the

in

volume control mode and

up

or down. The rotary control

Turn

the rotary control knob clockwise to increase treble and counter-

Turn

will

be powered down, but your docked iPod will continue to chargeaslong as

is

dockedorrespondtoremote control playback functions.

"Vol"

will be displayed on the LCD screen.

will

automatically revert to volume control mode after a

"Treb"

the rotary control knob clockwise to increase bass and

displayed Note.'

3rd

Generation iPods are compatible with

treble control.

Turn

will

the

take you

4

iK501 STEREOSYSTEM

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

itiseasy to access

all

of your iPod's music

andlor

video content.

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Mute iK501 Output

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B

8
8

(Hold down to turn
the iK501 on/off)

Volume

Play/Pause

Skip Forward

~

(Hold down to Fast
Forward)

Skip Backward

...

(Hold down to
Rewind)

Down

Navigate upward through the iPod
menu directoryorincrease values

/"...

within the iK501 System Menu.

8

8

MENU

8

Press the up arrow while
In

Menu to enable the

Navigate downward through the iPod
menu directoryorreduce values

"'-./

within the iK501 System Menu.

down

Press the
Aux-In Menu

Navigate toward iPod root directory.
Hold downtoenter the iK501
System Menu.
Navigate within the iK501 System
Menu. Treble>Bass>Aux-ln

Make selections

arrow while in the

to

disable the Aux input.

and

Aux

enter sub-

Q directories within the iPod.

~

Use the enterbutton/0exit the
iK501 System Menu.

in

the Aux-

input.

CONNECTINGEXTERNALDEVICES

To

connect an external video display to the iK501, make sure the video output is enabledonyour iPod device. Connect

a standard RCA composite video cable from the composite video output on the back of the iK501 to the RCA video

is

input on your external video display. See Figure 3. This

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
Input section on the previous page. Connect your line level device to the
the included auxiliary cable. See Figure
down

the external device until the soundisno longer distorted. No/e' 1st -

aUXIliary

input for audio playback.

2.Ifthe soundisdistorted, you may be overdriving the auxiliary input.

a pass-through connection.Ifthere are any problems with your

mode

with the rotary control as describedinthe Auxiliary

1/8" stereo input on the

3rd

Generation ;Pods reqUire the useofthe

back

of the iK501 with

Try

turning

PERFORMANCE

Model:

Speaker Design
Woofer Size,
Tweeter Size,
Tweeter Design
Passive Radiator Size,
RMS Power, Watts
Effective Frequency Range, Hz

in

(mm)

in

(mm)

in

(mm)

@ 1% Total Harmonic Distortion

iK501

2

-Way

5 (127)

3/4

(20)

Silk Dome

6 X 6 (152 X 152)

X

20

2

50-20K

Power Supply, Volts (Ampere)

in

in

in

(mm)

Ib

(mm)

(mm)

(kg)

Height,
Width,
Depth,
Weight,

22

(2.7)

8.5 (216)
(488)

19.2

8.4 (214)

9.2 (4.2)

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Troubleshooting

1.

No audio output from the iK501? Make sure the volume

playback device connected to the iK501 , Make sure the system
turned on and functioning properly,
wall. Check Auxiliary Mode
device

is

connected to the 1/8" stereo inputonthe back of the iK501,Ifyou are trying to playback audio from a docked iPod, make

sure that Aux-In mode

is

disabled,

Try

If

you are trying to playback audio fromanauxiliary device, make sure that Aux-In modeISenabled and the

resetting the

IK501

by unplugging the unit, waiting 10 seconds and pluggingitbackinto the

IS

turned up toanaudible level on both the

is

not muted, Check power connections, Make sure the

iK501

and the audio

IK501

is

2. Remote Control isn't working? Check for objects blocking the remote sensor on the bottom left corner

grille, See Figure
CR2025 3V Lithium battery, Make sure the iPod

3.

iPod notresponding? Make sure the iPod

to freeze due to acoustic vibrations, Reboot the iPod by pressing and holding the play/pause button for approximately six seconds,
Press

any
Put the iPod
and Menu buttons for approximately six seconds,

simultaneously press and hold the Play/Pause and Menu buttons to reset

Detecci6nyreparaci6n

1.

EI iK501 no suena. Tanto

estar

10

suficientemente altos como para que sean audibles, Asegurese de queelsistema no este silenCiado, Revise
de alimentacion, EIIK501 debe estar encendido y funcionando correctamente, Restablezca
esperando 10 segundos y volvlendo a enchufarla, Veriflque
auxiliar,

la
de

pig, ubicadaenla

entrada auxiliar debe estar deshabilitada,

2. EI control remoto no funciona.

del altavoz derecho,
del control remoto y cambie
consulteelapartado 3 que aparece a continuaclon,

3.

EI iPodno responde. Asegurese de que

puede hacer que

como se muestra enlaFigura 2 puede

reproducci6n y pausa durante aproximadamente sels segundos, Opnma cualquier bot6n para volver a encender
funciona, mrestablezca
el

selector de retenci6n alaposici6n de apagado

el

boton de rnenu durante aproximadamente seis segundos,

botones debajo de

2,

Check the remote battery and replaceifnecessary, Open the battery compartment01the remote and replace the

is

functioning properly,Ifnot, refer to Item3,below,

is

not paused orinHold mode, The high bass output of the

button to turn the iPod back on,IIthis doesn't work, reset the iPod by connecting the iPod to the

in

Hold Mode and then slide the Hold switch back to the Off position,

To

resetanoriginal iPod with a

an

de

averias

el

volumen dellK501 comoeldel dispositivodereproducCion de sonido conectadoaliK501 deben

la

modalidad

modalidad de entrada auxill8r debe estar habilltada yeldlspositivo debe estar conectado alaentrada estereofonica de

parte de atras del iK501,Siesta Intentando reproduCirelsonldo deuniPod montadoenla

Vea

VealaFigura2,Reviselapila del control remoto y camblelasies necesano, Abraelcompartimiento delapila

la

piladelitio CR2025 de 3V.Asegurese de queeliPod este funcionando correctamente,Deno ser

el

iPod se bloquee debido a las vibraciones acusticas Instalarlaalmohadilla de alslamiento de vibraciones

el

iPod conectandoloalconector delabase del

la

pantalla), opnma y mantenga oprimidos simultaneamenteelboton de reproducCion y pausa yelbot6n de menu,

que no haya objetos bloqueandoelsensor remotoenla

el

iPod no esteenpausa 0enmodalldad de retencionLaalta salida de bajos del iK501

eVltar

queeliPodsebloquee, ReinicieeliPod oprimiendo y manteniendo oprimidoelbot6n de

(Off),

Por

ultimO,

Para

auxlliar,Siesta intentando reproducir sonido deundispositivo

IK501

opnma y mantenga oprimidos simultaneamenteelboton central y

restableceruniPod original con un conector de base (con cuatro

Finally,

simultaneously press and hold the Center

dock

connector (with four buttons below the display),

original iPod,

el

iK501 desenchulandolaunidad,

esquina infenor izquierda delarejilla

, PongaeliPodenmodalidad de retencion y luego pase

01

the right speaker

iK501

can cause the iPod

iK501

dock

connector,

las

conexiones

base,lamodalidad de

el

iPod,Siesto no

adJunta

1/8

asi,

Problembehebung

1.

Kein Sound vom iK501? Vergewissern

Audiowledergabegerst auf einen h6rbaren Pegel elngestellt

mStromanschlusse prufen, Vergewissern Sie sich, dass das
zUrUckzusetzen, indem Sle das Gerst vom Netz trennen, 10 Sekunden warten und es dann wieder
AUX-Modus prufen, Wenn Sie versuchen,

Modus aktiviert und das Gerst
Audio von einem iPod

an

in

der Docking-Station wiederzugeben, mussen Sle sicherstellen, dass der Aux-In-Modus deaktivlert

den 1/8-Zoll-Stereoeingang auf der Ruckseite des iK501 angeschlossen

2. Fembedienung funktioniert nicht? Prufen Sie, ob

2,

blockieren, Siehe Abbildung

der Fernbedienung und ersetzen Sle die CR2025 3V-Lithiumbatterie, Prufen Sie, ob der iPod korrekt funktloniert; ansonsten folgen Sie

bltte dem unten

3.

iPod reagiert nicht? Vergewissern Sie sich, dass der iPod sich nlcht

IK501

des

Isollerpolster wie

Sekunden lang gedruckt halten, Drucken Sie dann eine belieblge Taste,

Sie den

schleben Sie den Hold-Schalter wieder

gedruckt,

die Wiedergabe/Pause-Taste und die Menutaste gedruckt,

In Punkt 3 beschriebenen Verfahren,

kannzuakustlschen Vibrationen

in

Abb, 2 gezelgt, urn dieszuverhindern, Starten Sie den iPod erneut, indern Sie die Wiedergabe/Pause-Taste ca, 6

!Pod

zuruck, indem Sie ihnanden iK501-Docking-Anschluss anschlieBen, Stellen Sie auf dem iPod den Hold-Modus

Urn

den Original-iPod mit einem Docking-Anschluss

Uberprulen Sie die Batterie der Fernbedienung und ersetzen Sie diese ggl. Offnen Sie das Batterielach

Sie

slch, dass die Lautstsrke sowohl beim iK501 als auch bei dem daran angeschlossenen

AudiO

von einem Zusatzgerst wiederzugeben, mussen Sie slcherstellen, dass der Aux-In-

fUhren,

In

die Aus-Position, Halten Sie dann die mittlere Taste und die Menu-Taste

ist"

Vergewissern Sle slch, dass die Stummschaltung nlcht aktivlert ist.

iK501

elngeschaltet ist und richtig funktloniert, Versuchen

an

die Steckdose anschlieBen,

ist.

Wenn Sie versuchen,

ObJekte

den Fernbedienungssensor unten linksamLautsprechergrill

im

die den iPod einfrieren lassen, Verwenden Sle das beiliegende Vibrations-

(mit

vier Tasten unter dem Display) zuruckzusetzen, halten Sie gleichzeitig

Pausen- oder Wartemodus befindet. Der hohe Basspegel

urn

den iPod wieder einzuschalten, Wenn das nicht hilft, setzen

ca,

Sie,

das iK501

1St.

ein

6 Sekunden lang

und

Depannage

1.

Aucun son emis

audio raccorde

Verifiez que

sa pnse murale, puis

Ie

par

au

Ie iK501 ? Veriliez que

IK501

iK501

, Verifiez queIemode sourdine du systeme n'est pas active, Veriflez les branchements de I'allmentation,

est sous tension et qu'il fonctionne correctement. Essayez de reinitlallserIeiK501endebranchant I'appareil de

enIerebranchantaubout de 10 secondes,

Ie

bouton de volume est regie aun niveau audible sur

VerifiezIemode d'entree auxllialre,SIvous essayez d'ecouter

Ie

IK501

comme surIelecteur

la

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iK501 STEREOSYSTEM

musique d'un appareil auxiliaire, verifiez que
du

iK501Sivous essayez d'ecouterlamusique d'un baladeur iPod present danslastation d'accueil, verifiez queIemode Aux-In est

desactive.

Ie

mode Aux-In est active et que I'appareil est raccorde aI'entree stereo de 3 mm aI'arriere

2. La te/ecommande ne fonctionne

en bas agauche de

OuvrezIelogement delapiledela
correctement. DansIecas contraire, consultezIeparagraphe 3 ci-dessous.

3.

Le baladeur iPod ne repond

acoustiques dues au niveau elevedegraves du iK501 peuvent entralnerIegel du baladeur iPod. L'utilisation du patin antivibratoire
Inclus, commeIemontrelafigure2,peut prevenirIegel du baladeur iPod. RedemarrezIebaladeur iPod en appuyant pendant environ

six secondes surlatouche de lecture/pause. Appuyez sur une touche quelconque pour remettreIebaladeur iPod sous tension.SIcela

ne fonctionne pas, mreinitialisezIebaladeur iPod enIebranchant au connecteurdela
en mode verrouillage,
environ six secondes surlatouche centrales etlatouche Menu. Pour reinitialiser un baladeur iPod d'origine avecunconnecteur de

station d'accueil (avec quatre touches sous I'afficheur), appuyez simultanement pendant un certain temps surlatouche de lecture/

pause etlatouche Menu.

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KICKER warrants this product to be free from defectsinmaterial and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE
date of original purchase with the orginal receipt fromanAuthorized KICKER Dealer Should service be necessary under
for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period, KICKER
the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise at no charge. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and

blemishes. Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent products.

ThiS

warrantyisvalid only for the original purchaser andisnot extended to ownersofthe product subsequent to the original purchaser.
Any applicable implied warranties are limitedinduration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date
of

the original purchaseatretail, and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states
not allow limitations on Implied warranties; therefore these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights;
however you may have other rights that vary from state to state.

la

grille de I'enceintededroite. Voirlafigure2.Venflezlapile delatelecommande, et remplacez-Iasinecessaire.

PUIS

remettezIecommutateurdeverrouillage Hold en

Limited

Warranty

pas?

Verifiez qu'il n'y a pas d'objet entrelatelecommande etIecapteur de telecommande

telecommande et remplacezlapile au lithium

pas?

Veriflez queIebaladeur iPod n'est pas en mode pause ou verrouille. Les vibrations

CR20253v.Verifiez queIebaladeur iPod fonctionne

pOSition

station d'accuell iK501 . MettezIebaladeur iPod

Off

(arret).

Enfin,

appuyez simultanement pendant

will

repair or replace

(1)

thiS

(at

its discretion)

YEAR
warranty

do

from

WHAT TO DOIFYOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE

Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authonzed KICKER Dealer for warranty service. Assistanceinlocating an

Authorized Dealer can be found at wvwv.klcker.com or by contacting KICKER directly.

Ifitbecomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs
Service Departmentat(405)

container orina package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:

Stillwater Designs,

The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Include a
clearly visible, and a "proof-of-purchase" statement listing your name and return shipping address, the Dealer's name and invoice

number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on items without proof-of-purchase will be determined from the type of sale and
manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items sent freight-collect, or COD, will be refused.

HOW

LONG WILLITTAKE?

KICKER stnves to maintain a goalof72-hour service for
replacement inventory or partsisencountered.

Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the KICKER Customer Service Department
[phone].

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It

does not cover:
o Damage due to improper use.
o Damage due to improper installationofcomponents or audio/video devices.
o Subsequent damage to other components or audiO/Video devices.
o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation.
o Damage through negligence, misuse, flood,
considered abuse.
o Items preViously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility or person
o Return shipping on non-defective items.
o Products

o Products returned Without a Return Merchandise s)

Authorization
o Freight Damage

o The cost of shipping product to KICKER
o Service performed by anyone other than KICKER.

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tampered or missing barcode labels.

(RMA)

624-8510

number. stillwaterdesigns

for a Return Merchandise Authorization

3100

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all

home and portable electronic returns. Delays may be incurrediflack of

fire,

earthquake,

aCCident,

(RMA)

copy

or abuse. Repeated returns for the same. Damage may be

(KICKER),

number. Package

of the original receipt with the purchase date

call the

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