Kicker IQ500.1, IQ1000.1, IQ500.2, IQ500.4, IQ1000.5 Quick Start Guide

IQ-SERIES SERIE IQ
SERIE-IQ IQ SÉRIE

QUICK-START | PREMIUM DSP AMPLIFIERS

GUÍA DE INICIO RÁPIDO | AMPLIFICADORES PREMIUM CON DSP
SCHNELLSTART | PREMIUM DSP-VERSTÄRKER
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE | AMPLIFICATEURS PREMIUM À DSP

IQ500.1 | IQ1000.1 | IQ500.2 | IQ500.4 | IQ1000.5

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Contents Contenido

Inhaltsverzeichnis Table des matières

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Introducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Instalación del equipo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Instalación del software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Einführung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Hardwarekonfi guration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Softwarekonfi guration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Confi guration du matériel . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Confi guration du logiciel . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Introduction Introducción
Einführung Introduction

KICKER’s new IQ-series of amplifi ers represent the pinnacle of mobile amplifi er technology. From
the high-end components we’ve painstakingly selected, including an unparalleled level of DSP
power, to KICKER’s own TWEEQ
high-end mobile audio electronics. The TWEEQ application allows for an unprecedented amount
of control over all aspects of your acoustic demands by laptop; or with your phone or tablet via
the IQI Bluetooth
KICKER’s innovation is unmatched!

La nueva Serie-IQ de amplifi cadores KICKER representa el pináculo de la tecnología en
amplifi cadores móviles. Desde los componentes de lujo seleccionados meticulosamente,
incluido un nivel de procesamiento digital de señales (DSP) sin precedentes, hasta el software

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TWEEQ
estándar de la audioelectrónica móvil de lujo. La aplicación TWEEQ ofrece al usuario un control
sin precedentes de todos los aspectos relacionados con las exigencias acústicas mediante
un ordenador portátil, o un teléfono o tableta con el accesorio IQI Bluetooth
una revolución, tome el control de su música y escuche por qué la innovación de KICKER es
inigualable.

Die neue IQ-Verstärkerserie von KICKER ist die Krönung der mobilen Verstärkertechnologie. Von
den Highend-Komponenten, die sorgfältig ausgewählt wurden (einschließlich einer beispiellosen
DSP-Leistung), bis zur TWEEQ
Messlatte für mobile Highend-Audioelektronik erneut hoch angesetzt. Die TWEEQ-Anwendung
ermöglicht eine beispiellose Steuerung aller Aspekte Ihrer akustischen Anforderungen auf einem
Laptop, Telefon oder Tablet über IQI Bluetooth
Sie das Kommando über Ihre Musik. Erfahren Sie, warum die Innovation von KICKER
unübertroffen ist!

Les nouveaux amplifi cateurs KICKER série IQ représentent le summum de la technologie
des amplifi cateurs mobiles. Depuis les composants hauts de gamme que nous avons
soigneusement sélectionnés, y compris un niveau de puissance de DSP incomparable, jusqu’au
logiciel TWEEQ
barre pour l’électronique audio mobile haut de gamme. L’application TWEEQ offre une diversité
de commande par ordinateur portable sans précédent de tous les aspects de vos exigences
acoustiques, ou au moyen de votre téléphone ou tablette en utilisant l’accessoire IQI Bluetooth
Expérimentez une révolution, prenez le contrôle de votre musique et entendez pourquoi
l’innovation de KICKER est incomparable !

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accessory. Experience a revolution, take charge of your music, and hear why

desarrollado por KICKER, nuestro equipo de desarrollo nuevamente estableció el

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spécifi que de KICKER, notre équipe de développement relève à nouveau la

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software, our development team has set the bar again for

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. Experimente

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Software von KICKER hat unser Entwicklungsteam die

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. Erleben Sie eine Revolution und übernehmen

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Hardware Setup

Mounting

Mount the amplifi er to the desired
location using the included screws. Do
not drill into any electronics, wiring, or
vehicle mechanisms.

Wiring

Wire +12V and Ground connections.
Install a fuse within 18” of battery and
in-line with power cable connected
to your amplifi er. See diagram on

Model External Fuse

IQ500.1 60 Ampere
IQ500.2 60 Ampere
IQ500.4 60 Ampere

next page for reference. See the
following charts for appropriate
gauge and fuse ratings.

Ampere ≤4ft 4–7ft 7–10ft 10–13ft 13–16ft 16–19ft 19–22ft 22–28ft

60 8GA 8GA 4GA 4GA 4GA 4GA 1/0GA 1/0GA

100 4GA 4GA 4GA 4GA 1/0GA 1/0GA 1/0GA 1/0GA

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IQ1000.1 100 Ampere
IQ1000.5 100 Ampere

Use the IQI to connect and control multiple IQ amps via Bluetooth, stream
music directly from your Bluetooth device, and much more!

IQI (Sold
separately)

IQ mono amp shown

SPEAKER POWER

+

INPUT OUTPUT

-

L

R

IQI IQRC

GND +12V

REM

≤18”

≤24”
(60cm)

Ground

Fuse

(45cm)

12V

Battery

Ground

remote turn-on

Wire your speakers to the IQ amplifi er using 16GA or larger wiring.
Connect the output of your source unit to the RCA Inputs of the IQ
amplifi er. Use the IQ’s RCA Outputs to pass the signal to another
amplifi er.

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If your source unit uses HI-Level outputs, use the KICKER KISL
to easily attach RCA plugs to your bare wires. Consult a mobile
electronics specialist if you are unsure. See the following diagram for
reference.

KICKER KISL

to amplifi er

from source unit high-level speaker outputs

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IQRC Installation

With the IQRC, you have the ability to control the gain, bass boost,
center frequency, and bandwidth levels remotely for up to two
matched amplifi ers. Push the control knob to select the feature,
then rotate to increase or decrease the values. To surface-mount
the IQRC remote bass level control, screw the remote to the chosen
location, then run the cable from the controller to the “IQRC” jack on
the amplifi er panel. Do NOT connect/disconnect while the amplifi er
is on. AMP 1 must be connected before AMP 2 will be made active.

INPUT OUTPUT

SPEAKER POWER

+

-

L

R

IQI IQRC

REMGND +12V

-26dB – 0dB
0dB – 18dB

level
indicator

24Hz – 80Hz

.5Q – 10Q

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Features & Operation

OVER CURRENT

THERMAL

OVER VOLTAGE

PWR

1000.1

011 40180 018

Hz dB

GAIN X-OVER

KICK

EQ

GUI

PANEL

LOCK

TM

UNDER VOLTAGE

The IQ-Series is unlike any amplifi er on the market today. It is fully
functional using the analog end panel controls, but unlocks its full
potential when the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) is taken advantage
of. We recommend familiarizing yourself with the following controls.

AUTO TURN-ON: Set the switch to +12V to use the remote
turn-on lead from your source unit. Run 18 gauge wire from the
Remote Turn-On Lead on your source unit to the terminal labeled
REM between the amplifi er’s positive and negative power terminals.
The DC Offset mode detects a 6V DC offset from the HI-Level
speaker outputs when the source unit has been turned on. The
Audio setting detects the incoming audio signal from your source
unit and automatically turns on the amp. Using either the DC Offset
or Audio mode causes the REM terminal to have a +12V out for
turning on additional amplifi ers.

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INPUT LEVEL: The RCA inputs on KICKER IQ amplifi ers are
capable of receiving either Hi or Low-level signals from a source unit.

GAIN: The input gain control is not a volume control. It matches the
output of the source unit to the input level of the amplifi er. Turn the
source unit up to about 3/4 volume. Next, slowly turn the gain up
until you can hear audible distortion, then turn it down a little.

X-OVER: Use the XOVER switch(es) on the end panel of the
amplifi er to set the internal crossovers to OFF, HI, or LO. When the
switch is set to OFF, a full bandwidth signal will be amplifi ed. Set the
switch to HI if you want the amplifi er’s internal crossover to serve
as a high-pass fi lter. Set the switch to LO if you want the amplifi er’s
internal crossover to serve as a low-pass fi lter.

FADER: Turn on the FADER switch if you are running two sets of
inputs to the amplifi er. Leave the fader switch OFF if you want to
drive all channels from a single stereo input.

KICK EQ: Adjust the bass boost from 0–18dB, centered at 40Hz.
PANEL LOCK: When active (LED ON) the amplifi er is using the

settings from the Tweeq software. When it is not active (LED OFF)
the amplifi er is using the end panel controls.

GUI: Connect to your computer or tablet and run the KICKER
TWEEQ software for real-time control of your amp’s DSP.

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Software Setup (Windows)

KICKER TWEEQ may be compatible with the Mac OS through Boot Camp, but is not supported.

TWEEQ is a new DSP software confi guration tool for the IQ-series of amps. Because
the smartest amp demands the smartest application, we’ve developed TWEEQ in-house
with our customer’s needs at the forefront of the creation process. The IQ amplifi ers are
fully-functional without TWEEQ, but to get the most out of your new KICKER amp, use it
on your computer, or your tablet or phone using the IQI Bluetooth accessory, and hear the
difference!

Installation

Visit www.kicker.com/tweeq and click
the DOWNLOAD button. Open the
installation fi le and follow the instructions
to complete the installation.

Setup

Power on and connect your IQ
amplifi er to your computer via
mini-USB connection. Run Tweeq.
exe and wait for the software to
scan for any connected amplifi ers.
You will be prompted to begin the
confi guration wizard.

PWR

1000.1

011 40180 018

Hz dB

GAIN X-OVER

OVER CURRENT

THERMAL

OVER VOLTAGE

UNDER VOLTAGE

GUI

PANEL
LOCK

KICK

TM

EQ

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TWEEQ will scan and identify all
connected amplifi ers. KICKER has
support for multi-amp installations
using the IQI accessory. You may also
use a USB hub to connect multiple
amps, however technical support is not
available for this setup.

Choose to bridge the channels if both
channels are used to drive a common
load.

Turn the FADER ON if you are running
two sets of inputs to the amplifi er. Turn
the FADER OFF if you want to drive all
channels from a single stereo input.
For example, turn the FADER ON if you
are only using AMP 1 as your input
source. Select the input source for the
subwoofer signal, if applicable.

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Select the type of driver used by each
channel. This will assist the TWEEQ
software in automatically confi guring your
crossover. See Page 13 for reference
chart.

Select the speaker-size for each
channel. This further assists the software
in confi guring your crossover. If you have
a 2 or 4-channel amp and selected to
use a Full-Range signal in the previous
window you will not see this dialog box.

Set the distance of each speaker from
the primary listening position. This will
automatically confi gure the correct
time-delay for each speaker to present
the best sound-stage. The Reference
Speaker setting should be set if there is
a speaker in use that is not connected to
your currently chosen amp, and is also
the farthest from the listening position.

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Congratulations! Your IQ Amplifi er has
been automatically confi gured using
the TWEEQ Wizard. You may save this
preset by selecting File>Save at the top
left of the application. It is recommended
that you save this initial confi guration for
restoration and A/B listening purposes.

You may continue to fi ne-tune the DSP
for your specifi c application(s), including
adjusting Time-Delay and Crossover
settings. For complete instructions on the
KICKER TWEEQ application, download
the full manual from www.kicker.com/
support.

Driver XOVER Type

Full Range No XOVER
Midrange High-pass
Midbass Band-pass
Sub Band-pass
Tweeter High-pass

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Instalación del equipo

Montaje

Instale el amplifi cador en la ubicación
deseada con los tornillos proporcionados.
No perfore ningún componente electrónico,
cable ni mecanismo del vehículo.

Cables

Conecte el cable +12 V y las
conexiones a tierra. Instale un fusible
a 18 pulg. (45,70 cm) de la batería y
alineado con el cable de alimentación
conectado al amplifi cador. Consulte el
diagrama de la página siguiente como
referencia. Consulte las tablas siguientes
para conocer las capacidades

Modelo Fusible externo

IQ500.1 60 amperios
IQ500.2 60 amperios
IQ500.4 60 amperios
IQ1000.1 100 amperios
IQ1000.5 100 amperios

apropiadas de los fusibles y los calibres.

Amperios ≤4ft 4–7ft 7–10ft 10–13ft 13–16ft 16–19ft 19–22ft 22–28ft

60 Cal. 8 Cal. 8 Cal. 4 Cal. 4 Cal. 4 Cal. 4 Cal. 1/0 Cal. 1/0

100 Cal. 4 Cal. 4 Cal. 4 Cal. 4 Cal. 1/0 Cal. 1/0 Cal. 1/0 Cal. 1/0

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