Kicker PT250 Owner's Manual

LIVIN’ LOUD

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Powered Subwoofer Enclosure

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POWERED SUBWOOFER
ENCLOSURE Owner’s Manual

MODEL: PT250

Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Serial Number:

Your space-saving KICKER BassStation™ Powered Enclosure offer the quickest and easiest way to add a
subwoofer to your vehicle. This system has been meticulously fi ne-tuned by KICKER engineers to deliver
astounding performance and sound without the time-consuming setup required for a typical amp-sub upgrade.

Model: PT250

Subwoofer | inches [cm] 10 [25]

RMS Power @ 14.4V [10% THD] 100W

RMS Power @14.4V [1% THD] 90W

Net Weight | lbs. [kg] 18 [8.2]

Height | inches [mm] 12-13/16 [325]

Width | inches [mm] 19-5/16 [490]

Depth at top | inches [mm] 4-11/16 [118]

Depth at base | inches [mm] 7-11/16 [195]

Frequency Response ± 1dB 25–120Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio >95dB

Crossover variable 50–120Hz, 12dB/octave lowpass

Subsonic Filter 24dB/octave @ 25Hz

Phase Switch 0° / 180°

Input Sensitivity low level: 125mV–5V

KickEQ Bass Boost variable to +6dB @ 40Hz

Remote Bass included

Enclosure Type sealed

high level: 250mV–10V

INSTALLATION

Mounting: Choose a structurally sound location to mount your KICKER powered subwoofer enclosure. Carefully
check the areas where the mounting straps will be placed. Make sure the mounting screws will not puncture
the gas tank/brake lines/wiring or interfere with any mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface.
Choose a location that allows at least 4” (10cm) of open ventilation for the amplifi er. If possible, mount the
enclosure in the climate-controlled passenger compartment.

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mounting straps

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included screws
and washers

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If the supplied mounting hardware is not applicable to your installation, some other means of
securely attaching the enclosure to the vehicle must be used.

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Wiring:

+12V DC

LOHI

0

0

180

0

120

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L R GND REM+12V

 24” [60cm]

bare metal
chassis ground

quick-connect
harness audio inputs:

White Left +
White/Black Left –
Grey Right +
Grey/Black Right –

quick-connect
harness

15A fuse & holder included

18” [45cm] from positive battery
terminal

12V

remote turn-on
see next page

Observe the polarity of input connections to avoid
signal loss.

Use the KICKER ZISL for source units with RCA outputs
or splice the quick-connect harness leads directly to your
source unit’s speaker-level outputs.

battery

bare metal
chassis ground

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Fuse

7.5 Amperes

+12V DC

0

0

LOHI

0

180

120

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L R GND REM +12V

Automatic Turn-On Selection: KICKER powered enclosures offer two different automatic turn-on modes that
can be selected on the side panel; +12V and DC Offset. Using the DC Offset mode causes the REM terminal to
have +12V out for turning on additional amplifi ers.

• Remote 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 on the quick­connect power harness. This is the preferred automatic turn-on method.

• DC Offset Turn-On: If Remote Turn-On is not an option, the next best setting is DC Offset. The DC Offset
mode detects a DC offset from the HI-Level speaker outputs when the source unit has been turned on.

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Phase Switch: The phase switch lets you invert the phase of the signal played through your powered
subwoofer. This is useful if the speakers in your system are out of phase with the subwoofer. Toggle this switch
to fi nd the position that gives you the best bass response.

Input Level: The inputs on KICKER powered enclosures are capable of receiving either Hi (speaker-level) or
Low-level (RCA) signals from your source unit. Set the Input Level switch on the side panel to match the outputs
of your source unit.

Crossover Control: The variable crossover on the side panel allows you to adjust the crossover frequency from
50–120Hz. The setting for this control is subjective; 80Hz is a good place to start.

Input Gain Control: The input gain control is not a volume control. It matches the output of the source unit to
the input level of the powered enclosure’s amplifi er. Turn the source unit up to about 3/4 volume (if the source
unit goes to 30, turn it to 25). Next, slowly turn the gain on the powered enclosure up (clockwise) until you can
hear audible distortion, then turn it down a little.

Bass Boost Control: The variable bass boost control on the side panel is designed to give you increased
output (0–6dB) at 40 Hz. The setting for this control is subjective. If you turn it up, you must readjust the input
gain control to avoid clipping the powered enclosure’s amplifi er.

Remote Bass Control: With the included remote bass control, you have the ability to control the output level
of your powered enclosure remotely. When plugged into the enclosure, the remote bass control bypasses and
takes the place of the gain control on the side panel. To mount the remote bass level control, simply screw the
metal bracket to the chosen location, then slide the housing onto the bracket until it snaps into place. Run the
cable from the controller to the “Remote Bass” jack on your powered enclosure’s side panel.

DO NOT disconnect the remote bass control when the amplifi er is on!

REMOTE BASS CONTROL INSTALLATION

+12V DC

LOHI

0

0

180

1. mount the
metal bracket

2. slide the housing until it snaps
into the metal bracket

0

120

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L R GND REM +12V

back view

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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 and gain controls, etc. There is a dual-stage PWR/
PRT LED on side panel of your powered enclosure denoting the power state of the amplifi er. When the LED is
blue, this indicates the powered enclosure is turned on and its amplifi er is functioning properly.

PWR/PRT LED off, no output? With a Volt Ohm Meter (VOM) check the following: +12 volt power terminal
(should read +12V to +16V) Remote turn-on terminal (should read +12V to +16V) Check for reversed
power and ground connections. Ground terminal, for proper conductivity. Check for blown fuses.

Check the AUTO TURN-ON switch setting. Check for a DC offset between a speaker lead and ground if using



DC-OFFSET mode.

PWR/PRT LED blue, no output? Check the following: audio input connections Substitute source unit
with a “known” good source unit. Check for a signal in the audio cable feeding the powered enclosure with
the VOM meter set to measure “AC” voltage.

PWR/PRT LED red, no output? Amplifi er shuts down only while vehicle is running = voltage protection
circuitry is engaged. Voltage to the amplifi er is not within the 10–16 volt operating range. Have the vehicle’s
charging and electrical system inspected. A red PWR/PRT LED may also indicate 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.

No or low output? Check the balance control on source unit Check the amplifi er input connections.

Check the polarity of the input signal connections.

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Alternator noise-whining sound with engine’s RPM? Check for damaged RCA (or speaker input) cable

Check the routing of RCA (or speaker input) cable through your vehicle—move it away from power cables.



Check the source unit for proper grounding Check the gain settings and turn them down if they are set too



high Check ground wire connections and make sure they are tightly connected.

Reduced bass response? Flip the phase switch to the opposite position; if the bass improves, your speakers
were out of phase with the subwoofer.

Ground Noise? KICKER amplifi ers are engineered to be fully compatible with all manufacturers’ head units.
Some head units may require additional grounding to prevent noise from entering the audio signal. If you are
experiencing this problem with your head unit, in most cases running a ground wire from the RCA outputs on the
head unit to the chassis will remedy this issue. If you still have problems, run your input signal at speaker-level
from your source unit to the amplifi er.

CAUTION: When jump starting the vehicle, be sure that connections made with jumper cables are correct.
Improper connections can result in blown amplifi er fuses as well as the failure of other critical systems in the
vehicle.

If you have more questions about the installation or operation of your new KICKER product, see the Authorized
KICKER Dealer where you made your purchase. For more advice on installation, click on the SUPPORT section
on the KICKER homepage, www.kicker.com. Please E-mail [e-mail] or call Technical Services
[phone] for unanswered or specifi c questions.

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SUBWOOFER
AUTOAMPLIFICADO Manual del Propietario

MODELOS: PT250

Distribuidor autorizado de KICKER:

Fecha de compra:

Número de serie del amplifi cador:

Los gabinetes energizados y ahorradores de espacio KICKER BassStation™ ofrecen la forma más rápida y
sencilla de agregarle un subwoofer a su vehículo. Estos sistemas han sido diseñados meticulosamente por los
ingenieros de KICKER para proporcionar un desempeño y un sonido asombrosos sin la lenta confi guración que
requiere una actualización de amplifi cador-subwoofer típica.

Model: PT250

Subwoofer | pulgadas [cm] 10 [25]

Potencia RMS @ 14.4V [10% THD] 100W

Potencia RMS @14.4V [1% THD] 90W

Peso neto | lbs. [kg] 18 [8.2]

Altura | pulgadas [mm] 12-13/16 [325]

Ancho | pulgadas [mm] 19-5/16 [490]

Profundidad en la Parte Superior
pulgadas [mm]

Profundidad en la Base
pulgadas [mm]

Respuesta de Frecuencias ± 1dB 25–120Hz

Relación de Señal a Ruido >95dB

Filtro de Cruce (Crossover) variable 50–120Hz, 12dB/octava, paso bajo

Filtro Subsónico 24dB/octava @ 25Hz

Interruptor de Fase 0° / 180°

Sensibilidad de Entrada Bajo Nivel: 125mV–5V

KickEQ Refuerzo de Bajos variable a +6dB @ 40Hz

Remoto de Bajos incluido

Tipo de gabinete sellado

4-11/16 [118]

7-11/16 [195]

Alto Nivel: 250mV–10V

INSTALACIÓN

Montaje: Elija una ubicación estructuralmente sólida para montar el gabinete de su subwoofer energizado
KICKER. Revise cuidadosamente las áreas en donde se colocarán las tiras de montaje. Asegúrese de que los
tornillos de montaje no perforen el tanque de gasolina, las líneas de los frenos ni el cableado, y que no interfi eran
con las partes mecánicas que se encuentran en la parte inferior de la superfi cie de montaje. Elija una ubicación
que deje al menos 10 cm (4”) de ventilación abierta para el amplifi cador. Si es posible, monte el gabinete en el
compartimiento para pasajeros que cuente con control del clima.

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tiras de montaje

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tornillos y arandelas
incluidos

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4

Si el sistema de montaje que se proporciona no es aplicable para su instalación, deberá emplear
algún otro medio para asegurar bien el gabinete al vehículo.

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