ZX
STEREO AMPLIFIER
ZX150.2, ZX200.2, ZX250.2
©2006 Stillwater Designs
ZX.2SeriesAmplifier
Owner’sManual
TwoChannelModels: ZX150.2 / ZX200.2 / ZX250.2
Congratulations on your KICKER purchase
Please record your purchase information and keep your sales receipt for validation of warranty.
Authorized Kicker Dealer: __________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________
Amplifier Model Number: __________________________
Amplifier Serial Number: __________________________
Installation . . . as easy as 1, 2, 3
1. Mounting Choose a structurally sound location to mount your Kicker amplifier. The controls on the top of the amplifier need to be accessible for adjustment. Make sure there are no items behind the area where the screws will be driven. Choose a location that allows at least 4” (10cm) of open ventilation for the amplifier. If possible, mount the amplifier in the climate-controlled passenger compartment. Drill four holes using a 7/64” (3mm) bit and use the supplied #8 screws to mount the amplifier.
2. Wiring Disconnect the vehicle’s battery to avoid an electrical short. Then connect the ground wire to the amplifier. Make the ground wire short, 24” (60cm) or less, and connect it to a paint-and corrosion-free solid-metal area of the vehicle's chassis. Adding an additional ground wire between the battery's negative post and the vehicle chassis of this same gauge (or larger) is recommended.
Use a twisted pair of RCA (low-level) interconnect cable to feed the audio signal to the amplifier. Only use speaker wire (high-level) inputs if your source unit does not have RCA type outputs. Either input method will provide a low-level output signal at the RCA output, which effectively
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HI-LEVEL |
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amplifier or component (P.A.S.T.). Keep |
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the RCA cable away from factory wiring |
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harnesses and other power wiring. If you |
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Crossover Switch |
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INSTALLATION |
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degree angle. |
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Install a fuse within 18” (45cm) of the |
Speaker Wire |
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battery and in-line with the power cable |
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connected to your amplifier. If you ever need to remove the amplifier from the vehicle after it has been |
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installed, the ground wire should be the last wire disconnected from the amplifier--just the opposite as |
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when you installed it. See the chart below for power and ground wire size, and fusing |
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recommendations. |
ModelZX150.2 |
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Fuse25A |
PowerGroundWire 8GA |
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3. Configuration The following |
ModelZX200.2 |
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Fuse30A |
PowerGroundWire 8GA |
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ModelZX250.2 |
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Fuse40A |
PowerGroundWire 8GA |
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diagrams show the most common |
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configurations for your Kicker ZX series amplifier. |
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Two Channel Operation (Stereo) These ZX amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation. See Figure 2.
Bridged Operation (Mono) ZX.2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 4 ohms when in bridged operation. See Figure 3.
Stereo and Mono Operation Simultaneously (SAMS) The ZX.2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 4 ohms mono and 2 ohms per channel in stereo simultaneously with the use of passive crossovers. See Figure 4.
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ZX.2AMPLIFIER |
Minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation
(60cm)
24"
Or Less
Ground
Remote
Turn-On
(45cm)
18"
Or Less
+12V Fuse
Battery
Minimum impedance of 4 ohms when in bridged operation
(60cm)
24"
Or Less
R-
R+
Ground
Remote
Turn-On
L-
(45cm)
18"
Or Less |
L+ |
+12V Fuse
Battery
(60cm)
24"
Or Less
Ground
Remote
Turn-On
(45cm)
18"
Or Less
+12V Fuse
Battery
Minimum impedance of 4 ohms mono and 2 ohms per channel in stereo simultaneously with the use of passive crossovers
R-
R+
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L+
Figure 2
Right Speaker
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Signal Out (P.A.S.T.) |
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Signal In |
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Figure 3
Mono
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Figure 4
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Left Speaker |
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Note: To get the best performance from your new Kicker Amplifier, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.
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