ZX
MULTI-CHANNELAMPLIFIER
with a CLASS-DSUBWOOFERCHANNEL
ZX550.3, ZX700.5
©2006 Stillwater Designs
ZX.3/ZX.5SeriesAmplifier
Owner’sManual
Multi-ChannelModels: |
ZX550.3 / ZX700.5 |
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
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chassis. Adding an additional ground wire between |
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amplifier, either RCA Cable or Speaker Wire |
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amplifier. If you are using only one pair of RCA |
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inputs, connect the RCA cable to the AMP 1 |
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inputs. All three (or five ZX700.5) channels will |
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fader will not operate. Keep the RCA cable away |
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from factory wiring harnesses and other power |
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wiring. If you need to cross this wiring, cross it at a |
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dummy plugs must be inserted into the |
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the fader to work properly. |
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Only use speaker wire (high-level) inputs if your source unit does not have RCA type outputs. When |
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using both sets of high-level inputs for the ZX700.5, the supplied RCA dummy plugs must be inserted |
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into the RCA AMP 2 inputs in order for the fader to work properly. In any other configuration do not use |
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the RCA dummy plugs. Never use shorting plugs in any configuration. See Figure 1. |
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Install a fuse within 18” (45cm) of the battery and in-line with the power cable connected to your |
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amplifier. If you ever need to remove the amplifier from the vehicle after it has been installed, the ground |
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wire should be the last wire disconnected from the amplifier--just the opposite as when you installed it. |
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See the chart below for power and |
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ground wire size, and fusing |
ModelZX550.3 |
Fuse60A |
PowerGroundWire 4GA |
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recommendations. |
ModelZX700.5 |
Fuse90A |
PowerGroundWire 4GA |
3. Configuration The following diagrams show the most common configurations for your Kicker ZX series amplifier.
Four (ZX700.5) / Two Channel (ZX550.3) Operation with Subwoofer These ZX amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation and 2 ohms mono in the subwoofer channel. See Figure 3.
Bridged (Mono) Operation (ZX700.5) The ZX700.5 series amplifier is capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 4 ohms when in bridged operation. This allows you to bridge AMP 1 to run the “right” side and AMP 2 to run the “left” side. You will need two RCA Y-Adapters for this configuration. Each AMP is stable down to 4 ohms in this configuration. See Figure 4.
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ZX.3/ZX.5AMPLIFIER |
RCA Cable (Low-Level)
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Use only one type of signal input to the
amplifier, either RCA Cable or Speaker Wire Speaker Wire (High-Level
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SUB INPUT
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Minimum impedance of 2 ohms in the Subwoofer Channel |
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Remote |
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Battery |
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Left Speaker AMP 1 |
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Left Speaker AMP 2 |
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Figure 4
Minimum impedance of 2 ohms in the Subwoofer Channel and 4 ohms per AMP in bridged operation
(60cm)
24"
Or Less
Ground
Remote
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Fuse |
Battery |
ZX700.5 |
Mono Speaker
Subwoofer Channel
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Signal In AMP 2 (Left) |
Signal In Subwoofer |
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Signal In AMP 1 (Right) |
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Right Speaker AMP 1 Left Speaker AMP 2
Note: To get the best performance from your new Kicker Amplifier, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.
Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information. 3