Kicker ZXDSP1 Owner's Manual

Front Row™

ZXDSP1™

6-Channel Digital Signal Processor

Owner’s Manual | English

Manual del Propietario | Español
Procesador Digital de Señales de Canales Múltiples

Benutzerhandbuch | Deutsch
Mehrkanal-Digitalsignalprozessor

Manuel d’utilisation | Française
Processeur de Signal Numérique Multicanaux

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Front Row Digital Signal Processor
Owner’s Manual

Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Serial Number:

Congratulations on purchasing the KICKER Front Row! The heart of your Front Row DSP processor is a
combination of state-of-the-art digital signal processing and user friendly analog controls that give you easy,
fl exible, and precise control of the audio in your car. The soul of your Front Row lies in the precision-designed,
user-adjustable features that transform your car into a studio and put you right there, Front Row, with your favorite
music! You are going to love how your music sounds with heart and soul.

PERFORMANCE

Operating Voltage DC 10–16V

Fuse 2A

Remote Out Current Capacity 100mA

DSP Specifi cations 50MHz ZX CPU

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 110dB (ref. 4V)

Frequency Response ± 0.2dB 10Hz–22KHz

A/D-D/A Converters 24-Bit

THD+N 0.004%

Input Sensitivity 300mV-10V

Electronic Crossovers | 32-Step
Precision with Analog Control |
Selectable Slope of 12dB, 24dB,
or 48dB per Octave

Subsonic Filter Variable, 10–80Hz @ 48dB/Octave

Subwoofer Phase Control Variable, 0–180°

KickEQ™ Variable, 0–15dB @ 45Hz

SHOCwave™ Variable Bass Restoration 0–12dB, 1 Octave Below Fundamental

Width 7-1/32” (178.5mm)

Depth 7-23/32” (196mm)

Height 1-19/23” (40.6mm)

28/56-bit double-precision DSP

FRONT: Variable HI-PASS, 10–5kHz
REAR/SURROUND: Variable HI-PASS, 10–500Hz
REAR/SURROUND: Variable LO-PASS, 50–5kHz
SUB: Variable LO-PASS, 40–160Hz

INSTALLATION

Mounting: Choose a structurally sound location to mount your KICKER Front Row. 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 device. If possible, mount the Front Row in the climate-controlled passenger compartment. Drill
four holes using a 7/64” (3mm) bit and use the supplied #8 screws to mount the Front Row.

Wiring: Disconnect the vehicle’s battery to avoid an electrical short. Then, connect the ground wire to the Front
Row. 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.

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The Front Row has dual input sensitivity differential RCA inputs which will receive either high or low level signals
from your car stereo’s source unit. A high-level signal can be run from the source unit’s speaker outputs to
the stereo RCA inputs on the end panel of the Front Row using the KICKER ZISL as shown on the next page.
Alternatively, the signal can be delivered to the Front Row using the low-level RCA outputs on the source unit.
Keep the audio signal cable away from factory wiring harnesses and other power wiring. If you need to cross this
wiring, cross it at a 90 degree angle.

source unit

core conductor

to amplifi er

KICKER ZISL

high-level speaker
outputs

+

OR

to amplifi er

–

shield

source unit high-level
speaker outputs

Install a 2A fuse within 18” (45cm) of the battery and in-line with the power cable connected to your Front Row.
If you ever need to remove the Front Row from the vehicle after it has been installed, the ground wire should be
the last wire disconnected from the Front Row--just the opposite as when you installed it.

Pro Tip: To get the best

NOTE: Use 18 gauge
or larger wire for these
four connections.

remote turn-on
in and out

performance from your new
KICKER gear, use genuine
KICKER accessories and
wiring.

To vehicle
+12V constant

REMOTE OUT

REMOTE IN

+12V

bare-metal
chassis ground

GND

POWER

DC OFFSET/12V

TURN-ON

OFF/ON

MIN MAX MIN MAX

10 80Hz

CLIP LIMITER

48/24/12

INPUT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

dB/OCT

PHASE

LO-PASS

INPUT CLIP

OFF/ON

SUBWOOFER

1X 10X

MIN MAX

10 500Hz

CLIP LIMITER

FREQUENCY

48/24/12

OFF/LO

GAIN

X-OVER

INPUT

HI-PASS

dB/OCT

INPUT CLIP

REAR/SURROUND

1X 10X

OFF/ON

MIN MAX

10 500Hz

FREQUENCY

CLIP LIMITER

48/24/12

GAIN

X-OVER

INPUT CLIP

INPUT

HI-PASS

dB/OCT

FRONT

Do not remove the diagnostics
and fi rmware port cover. Do not

40 160Hz0° 180°

X-OVER

LO-PASS

50 500Hz

X-OVER

LO-PASS

connect any devices. KICKER is
not responsible for any damage
to the Front Row or devices that

LEVEL

OUTPUT

MIN MAX

LEVEL

OUTPUT

MIN MAX

LEVEL

OUTPUT

have been connected to this
port.

mount the Front Row to the
vehicle using the supplied screws

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FEATURES

Fader Switch: If there is a dedicated output on your source unit for rear or surround channels, connect it to the
the RCA inputs labeled “REAR/SURROUND”, and set the FADER switch to the ON position. If your source unit
does not have a dedicated rear or surround output, set the FADER switch to the OFF position - this will direct the
input of the FRONT channels to the REAR/SURROUND output.

Sub Input Switch: If there is a dedicated output on your source unit for a subwoofer, connect it to the RCA
inputs labeled “SUBWOOFER”, and set the SUB INPUT switch to the SUB position. If your source unit does not
have a dedicated subwoofer output, set the SUB INPUT switch to the FRONT position - this will direct the input
of the FRONT channels to the SUBWOOFER output.

INPUT

REMOTE

L R L R L R

FRONT

FADER

OFF/ON FRONT/SUB

REAR/SURROUND

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

quick disconnect connectorinput selection switches

OUT IN

PWR

+12V GND

REMOTE

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

FRONTREAR/SURROUND

Automatic Turn-On Selection: The Front Row offers two different automatic turn-on modes that can be

selected on the top panel; +12V or DC OFFSET. Using the DC Offset mode sets the REM OUT 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 REMOTE IN next to
the Front Row’s power terminals. 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 6V DC offset from the HI-Level speaker outputs when the source unit has been turned on.

Input Gain Controls with Clip Indicators: The RCA inputs on the KICKER Front Row are capable of
receiving either Hi (up to 10V) or Low-level signals from your source unit. If you are sending a Hi-level signal,
keep the INPUT GAIN down. The INPUT GAIN control is not a volume control. It matches the output of the
source unit to the input level of the Front Row. Use a strong source of audio with good bass when adjusting
these settings.

If you are using low-level RCA inputs, turn the source unit up to about 2/3 volume (if the source unit goes to
30, turn it to 20). Next, slowly turn up (clockwise) the INPUT GAIN on your KICKER Front Row until you can hear
audible distortion or the INPUT CLIP light fl ashes, then turn it down until the distortion and/or CLIP LED stops
blinking. Repeat this setup for all input channels.

Crossover Controls with Selectable Slope and Frequency Multiplier Switches: The variable crossover
controls on the top of the Front Row allow you to adjust the HI-PASS crossover frequency for the FRONT and
REAR/SURROUND channels from 10–500Hz, and the LO-PASS crossover from 50–500Hz (REAR/SURROUND
channel) or 40–160Hz (SUBWOOFER channel). The setting for these controls is subjective; 80Hz is a good
place to start. The REAR/SURROUND channels may act as a band-pass fi lter with both HI-PASS and LO-PASS
crossover capabilities.

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INPUT CLIP

INPUT

GAIN

MIN MAX

HI-PASS
X-OVER

10 500Hz

dB/OCT

48/24/12

FREQUENCY

1X 10X

FRONT

CLIP LIMITER

OFF/ON

OUTPUT

LEVEL

MIN MAX

INPUT CLIP

INPUT CLIP

REMOTE OUT

REMOTE IN

+12V

GND

INPUT

GAIN

MIN MAX

INPUT

GAIN

MIN MAX MIN MAX

POWER

HI-PASS
X-OVER

10 500Hz

SUBSONIC

10 80Hz

REAR/SURROUND

dB/OCT

48/24/12

CLIP LIMITER

OFF/ON

OFF/LO

FREQUENCY

1X 10X

SUBWOOFER

LO-PASS

dB/OCT

48/24/12

CLIP LIMITER

OFF/ON

TURN-ON

DC OFFSET/12V

PHASE

LO-PASS

X-OVER

50 500Hz

LO-PASS

X-OVER

40 160Hz0° 180°

OUTPUT

LEVEL

MIN MAX

OUTPUT

LEVEL

Set the 1X – 10X frequency multiplier switch to the setting that is appropriate for your application. A setting of
X10 will set the range of the HI-PASS crossover (FRONT) to 100–5,000Hz and the LO-PASS crossover (REAR/
SURROUND) to 500–5,000Hz.

The SLOPE switch may be set to 12dB, 24dB, or 48dB of rolloff per octave. Use this setting to adjust how
sharply the audio level increases/decreases at the crossover points.

Adjustable Subsonic Filter (SUB): The variable subsonic fi lter will provide a cut-off point for lower frequencies
(10–80Hz) that could potentially damage your speakers from over-excursion, along with wasting your amplifi er’s
power. The setting for this control should be set relative to your speaker’s low-frequency capability.

Output Level: Each section of the Front Row has its own OUTPUT LEVEL control. Be sure your INPUT GAIN
controls have been properly set and your crossover points selected before proceeding with this step. To properly
set the output level controls, start with the gain controls on your amplifi ers set at their lowest position and the
OUTPUT LEVEL controls on the Front Row also turned all the way down (fully counter-clockwise). With a strong
source of music playing, set your head unit’s volume up to 3/4. Starting with the FRONT OUTPUT LEVEL, slowly
turn the knob clockwise until you hear your amplifi er playing very loudly, and distortion coming from your front
speakers. Turn the knob counter-clockwise slightly until the distortion is gone. Repeat this process for each
OUTPUT LEVEL section (FRONT, REAR/SURROUND, and SUBWOOFER).

If you turn the OUTPUT LEVEL control all the way up and do not get very loud output or detect distortion from
your amplifi er, then turn it all the way back down, increase the gain on your amplifi er slightly and repeat the
process. The goal is to always introduce as little gain as possible while achieving full output. This will give you the
highest possible signal-to-noise ratio for your audio system.

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Adjustable Phase Control (SUB): The variable PHASE CONTROL on the Front Row allows you to adjust the
phasing of the subwoofer frequency from 0°–180°. If you are experiencing an absence of bass in the audio, the
bass frequency may be out of phase with the rest of the system. This setting will change the arrival time of the
sub frequencies relative to your mid-drivers. Delay, reversing positive/negative polarity, or changing subwoofer
location may also resolve these types of issues.

Clip Limiter Switch: When set to ON, the CLIP LIMITER will automatically compress the output to minimize
distortion from reaching your amplifi er when the input signal has clipped. This feature works best when the INPUT
GAIN has been set correctly.

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

The Front Row is equipped with a remote control that can be surface-mounted under your dash, in a center
console or glove box, and even custom fl ush-mounted in your dash. The remote is connected to the Front Row
main chassis with the included RJ-45 cable. The remote functions are very powerful and allow you to fi ne-tune
the sound in your vehicle.

STAGE KickEQ

SHOC

WIDTH 0 11

Stage: The STAGE/WIDTH control allows you to time align both your Rear-Left channel and your Front-Left
channel independently of each other, which can create a more realistic stereo image, and a very wide, expansive
sound stage. The FRONT/REAR button will select which channel the STAGE/WIDTH control is adjusting. Most
users will confi gure this setting for optimal driver’s-side listening, with the goal being to center the sound stage.
Using audio with a strong female vocal or easily discernible lead, adjust the STAGE/WIDTH control knob until
the music is centered. For the best results, isolate the channels you are aligning while making adjustments. The
setting for this control is subjective and determined by your desired listening experience.

Depending on your particular system setup, you can time align your rear-left speaker independently of your front­left, your front-left midrange independently from your front-left tweeter, or your front left-mid-bass independently
from your front-left high-end.

SHOCwave/KickEQ Bass Boost: The SHOCwave (Sub Harmonic Octave Creation) will restore low
frequencies that are weaker in older recordings or lost in data compression. The Front Row SUBWOOFER
channel must be operating with a full-range signal for this effect to work properly. With the button out, adjust the
BASS knob to a level that is satisfactory.

The KickEQ variable bass boost control is designed to give you increased output, 0–15dB, at 45Hz. The setting
for this control is subjective. If you turn it up, you must readjust the input gain control to avoid clipping the Front
Row or your amplifi er.

The OUT position is for SHOCwave, while the IN position is for the KickEQ. These controls are independent of
one another. With the button set to SHOCwave (OUT), adjust the BASS knob to a level that is satisfactory. Push
the button to “lock-in” this setting, then use the BASS knob to set the level of KickEQ boost.

Driver Selectable Surround: The SURROUND button allows you to turn the surround sound effect of the
Front Row OFF/ON. When ON, KICKER-engineered algorithms process the Rear Channels of the Front Row
and provide a realistic, upmixed surround sound output. The surround effect is only available if your Front Row’s
REAR/SURROUND channel is actually driving rear speakers. If your Front Row is being used for other system
designs the recommended position is OFF.

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OPERATION

By placing a crossover between the preamplifi er (source unit) and the power amplifi ers, each amplifi er operates
over a restricted frequency range, decreasing the likelihood of the amplifi er damaging or coloring the sound.
There are many possible system confi gurations with the KICKER Front Row. The most common confi gurations
are detailed on the following pages. Please contact your KICKER dealer for more ideas or questions regarding
specifi c system confi gurations.

Front, Rear and Subwoofer wiring

factory source unit /
factory amplifi er

NOTE: dashed, gray channels are
optional with the FADER and SUB
input switches. It is necessary for
these switches to be set properly
when confi guring your Front Row.

This is the most common confi guration for
the Front Row, best when utilized with a
high-pass crossover for your front drivers,
high-pass crossover or band-pass fi lter for
your rear drivers, and a low-pass crossover
for your subwoofer(s). Recommended
crossover starting points are 80Hz for
HI and LO (Set LO-PASS on REAR/
SURROUND channel to OFF unless you
require a band-pass fi lter for that channel).

This confi guration also allows you to utilize
the Surround Sound function of your Front
Row, as well as time alignment for both
your Rear-Left and Front-Left speakers
for an optimal driver’s-side listening
experience. Once the crossovers and
OUTPUT LEVEL controls on your Front
Row are confi gured, use the remote control
to fi ne-tune the sound.

POWER

DC OFFSET/12V

TURN-ON

OFF/ON

MIN MAX MIN MAX

10 80Hz

CLIP LIMITER

40 160Hz0° 180°

48/24/12

INPUT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

dB/OCT

PHASE

LO-PASS

X-OVER

OUTPUT

LEVEL

fullsub

INPUT CLIP

LO-PASS

SUBWOOFER

10 500Hz

OFF/ON

1X 10X

50 500Hz

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

CLIP LIMITER

FREQUENCY

48/24/12

OFF/LO

GAIN

X-OVER

HI-PASS

dB/OCT

X-OVER

LEVEL

INPUT CLIP

INPUT

REAR/SURROUND

LO-PASS

OUTPUT

MIN MAX

1X 10X

OFF/ON

MIN MAX

10 500Hz

FREQUENCY

CLIP LIMITER

GAIN

X-OVER

48/24/12

LEVEL

full-range
signal

INPUT CLIP

INPUT

HI-PASS

dB/OCT

FRONT

OUTPUT

Front Row

NOTE: All stated crossover numbers are
given as referential starting points and may
not be ideal for your audio system.

sub rear front

NOTE: diagram shows
4-channel full-range amplifi er
receiving front and rear
speaker output channels,
however, separate 2 or
4-channel amplifi ers may be
used with the front and rear
outputs.

subwoofer amplifi er

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4-channel
full-range amplifi er

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High, Mid and Low wiring

In this confi guration, the Front Row is used to drive your tweeters, midrange/midbass drivers and subwoofers
separately; each with their own amplifi er, crossover points and time alignment. Use this confi guration with a set of
components that require active crossovers and independent time alignment.

Set the FRONT FREQUENCY switch to a factor of X10 and adjust the HI-PASS crossover for tweeter use
(Recommended starting point of 3KHz).

Confi gure the REAR/SURROUND channel for mids by using the crossovers as a band-pass fi lter. Set the LO­PASS switch to ON and the FREQUENCY switch to a factor of X10, then adjust both the HI-PASS and LO-PASS
crossovers accordingly (Recommended starting points of 80Hz and 3KHz, respectively).

Adjust the SUBWOOFER channel’s
LO-PASS crossver to 80Hz.

This confi guration allows you to time
align your left mid/mid-bass speaker
and left tweeter separately for
an optimal driver’s-side listening
experience. You will not be able to
use the Surround Sound function
and it should be turned OFF.

Once the crossovers and OUTPUT
LEVEL controls on your Front Row
are confi gured, use the remote
control to fi ne-tune the sound.

POWER

DC OFFSET/12V

TURN-ON

OFF/ON

MIN MAX MIN MAX

10 80Hz

40 160Hz0° 180°

CLIP LIMITER

48/24/12

INPUT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

dB/OCT

PHASE

LO-PASS

X-OVER

OUTPUT

LEVEL

fullsub

INPUT CLIP

LO-PASS

SUBWOOFER

10 500Hz

OFF/ON

1X 10X

50 500Hz

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

CLIP LIMITER

48/24/12

FREQUENCY

OFF/LO

INPUT

GAIN

HI-PASS

X-OVER

dB/OCT

LO-PASS

X-OVER

OUTPUT

LEVEL

INPUT CLIP

MIN MAX

10 500Hz

FREQUENCY

REAR/SURROUND

1X 10X

CLIP LIMITER

OFF/ON

MIN MAX

48/24/12

factory source unit /
factory amplifi er

full-range signal

INPUT CLIP

INPUT

GAIN

HI-PASS

X-OVER

Front Row

dB/OCT

FRONT

OUTPUT

LEVEL

high-channel
(tweeters)

sub channel

subwoofer amplifi er

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mid-channel

2 or 4-channel
full-range amplifi er

2 or 4-channel
full-range amplifi er

High/Mid, Mid-Bass and Low wiring

In this confi guration, the Front Row is used to drive your mid-range and tweeters, mid-bass drivers, and
subwoofers separately; each with their own amplifi er, crossover points and time alignment. Use this confi guration
with a dedicated midbass driver and either a coaxial or set of components providing your mid and treble
frequencies.

Set the FRONT FREQUENCY switch to a factor of X1 and adjust the HI-PASS crossover for mid-range and high­range use (Recommended starting point of 160Hz).

Confi gure the REAR/SURROUND channel for mid-bass by using the crossovers as a band-pass fi lter. Set
the LO-PASS switch to ON and the FREQUENCY switch to a factor of X1, then adjust both the HI-PASS and
LO-PASS crossovers accordingly
(Recommended starting points of 80Hz
and 160Hz, respectively).

Adjust the SUBWOOFER channel’s
LO-PASS crossver to 80Hz.

This confi guration allows you to time
align your left mid/mid-bass speaker
and left tweeter separately for
an optimal driver’s-side listening
experience. You will not be able to
use the Surround Sound function
and it should be turned OFF.

Once the crossovers and
OUTPUT LEVEL controls on your
Front Row are confi gured, use
the remote control to fi ne-tune
the sound.

POWER

DC OFFSET/12V

TURN-ON

OFF/ON

MIN MAX MIN MAX

10 80Hz

40 160Hz0° 180°

CLIP LIMITER

48/24/12

INPUT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

dB/OCT

PHASE

LO-PASS

X-OVER

OUTPUT

LEVEL

fullsub

INPUT CLIP

LO-PASS

SUBWOOFER

OFF/ON

1X 10X

MIN MAX

10 500Hz

CLIP LIMITER

FREQUENCY

50 500Hz

MIN MAX

GAIN

X-OVER

48/24/12

OFF/LO

X-OVER

LEVEL

INPUT CLIP

INPUT

HI-PASS

REAR/SURROUND

dB/OCT

LO-PASS

OUTPUT

MIN MAX

1X 10X

OFF/ON

MIN MAX

10 500Hz

FREQUENCY

CLIP LIMITER

48/24/12

factory source unit /
factory amplifi er

full-range signal

INPUT CLIP

INPUT

GAIN

HI-PASS

X-OVER

Front Row

dB/OCT

FRONT

OUTPUT

LEVEL

high/mid-channel
(coaxial speakers)

sub channel

subwoofer amplifi er

2 or 4-channel
full-range amplifi er

mid-bass
channel

2 or 4-channel
full-range amplifi er

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Front Row Remote Installation

T

1. mount the
metal bracket

NOTE: If your remote is disconnected,
SHOCwave and KickEQ settings will be
reset.

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

REMOTE

CONTROL

OUTPU

Connect the supplied RJ-45 patch cable
to the Front Row remote and the REMOTE
CONTROL jack on the end-panel of the
Front Row

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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 switch and gain controls, etc. There is a green
POWER LED located on top of the Front Row. When this green LED is lit, it indicates the Front Row is turned on
and no trouble exists.

Green 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.

Green LED on, no output? Check the following: RCA connections Test speaker outputs with a
“known” good speaker. Substitute source unit with a “known” good source unit. Check for a signal in the
RCA cable feeding the Front Row with the VOM meter set to measure “AC” voltage.

No or low output? Check the balance control on source unit Check the RCA (or speaker input) and
speaker output connections.

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 Check the source unit for proper grounding Check



the gain settings and turn them down if they are set too high.

Reduced bass response? Reverse a speaker connection from positive to negative on the stereo/subwoofer
channel(s); if the bass improves, the speaker was out of phase.

Ground Noise? KICKER electronics 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.

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 tab on
the KICKER homepage, www.kicker.com. Choose the TECHNICAL SUPPORT tab, choose the subject you are
interested in, and then download or view the corresponding information. Please E-mail [e-mail] or
call Technical Services [phone] for unanswered or specifi c questions.

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Manual del usuario del procesador
digital de señales Front Row

Distribuidor de KICKER autorizado:

Fecha de compra:

Número de serie:

¡Felicitaciones por la compra del Front Row de KICKER! El corazón del procesador digital de señales Front Row es
una combinación de controles de procesamiento digital de señales y controles analógicos de vanguardia, fáciles de
usar, que le brindan un control de audio sencillo, fl exible y preciso en su automóvil. El alma de su Front Row le ofrece
características confi gurables por el usuario de diseño preciso que transforman su automóvil en un estudio y lo colocan
justo allí, en Primera Fila, ¡con su música favorita! Le encantará sentir que su música suena con alma y corazón.

DESEMPEÑO

Tensión de funcionamiento CC 10–16V

Fusible 2A

Capacidad de corriente externa remota 100mA

Relación de señal a ruido CPU Zx de 50MHz

Respuesta de frecuencia ± 0,2dB 110dB (ref. 4V)

Convertidores A/D-D/A 10Hz–22KHz

Distorsión armónica total (THD)+ Ruido (N) 24 bits

Sensibilidad de la entrada 0,004%

Input Sensitivity 300mV-10V

Filtros de cruce (Crossovers) | Precisión
de 32 pasos con control
analógico | Pendiente seleccionable
de 12dB, 24dB, o 48dB por octava

Filtro subsónico Variable, 10–80Hz @ 48dB/Octava

Control de fase de parlante subwoofer
de graves

KickEQ™ Variable, 0–15dB @ 45Hz

SHOCwave™ Restauración de graves variable, 1 octava por debajo del valor esperado.

Ancho 7-1/32” (178.5mm)

Profundidad 7-23/32” (196mm)

Altura 1-19/23” (40.6mm)

Procesador digital de señales de 28 o 56 bits de audio
de precisión doble

DELANTERO: HI-PASS [PASO ALTO] Variable, 10–5kHz
POSTERIOR/ENVOLVENTE: HI-PASS [PASO ALTO] Variable, 10–500Hz
POSTERIOR/ENVOLVENTE: LO-PASS [PASO BAJO] Variable, 50–5kHz
SUB: LO-PASS [PASO BAJO] Variable, 40–160Hz

Variable, 0–180°

INSTALACIÓN

Montaje: Elija una ubicación estructuralmente sólida para montar su Front Row de KICKER. Asegúrese que no se
encuentren objetos detrás del área donde se colocarán los tornillos. Escoja una ubicación que permita al menos 4”
(10cm) de aireación para el dispositivo. Si es posible, monte el Front Row en el compartimiento para pasajeros que
cuente con control del clima. Perfore cuatro orifi cios con una broca de 7/64” (3mm) y utilice los tornillos número 8
provistos para montar el Front Row.

Cableado: Desconecte la batería del vehículo para evitar un cortocircuito eléctrico. A continuación, conecte el cable a
tierra al Front Row. Acorte el cable a tierra, 24” (60cm) o menor, y conéctelo a un área de metal del chasis del vehículo
que sea sólida, no esté pintada y libre de corrosión.

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El Front Row tiene entradas RCA diferenciales de sensibilidad de entrada “dual has dual” que recibirán señales de nivel
alto o bajo desde la unidad fuente de estéreo de su automóvil. Una señal de nivel alto puede llevarse desde las salidas
del altavoz de la unidad fuente hasta las entradas RCA estéreo en el panel posterior del Front Row por medio del ZISL
de KICKER como se muestra en la página siguiente. Como alternativa, la señal puede entregarse al Front Row usando
las salidas RCA de bajo nivel en la unidad fuente. Mantenga el cable de la señal de audio alejado del juego de cables de
fábrica y otro cableado de potencia. Si precisa cruzar este cableado, hágalo a un ángulo de 90 grados.

salidas de altavoz

conductor principal

al amplifi cador

ZISL de KICKER

de nivel alto de
unidad fuente

+

–

blindaje

O

al amplifi cador

salidas de altavoces
de nivel alto de unidad fuente

Instale un fusible de 2A dentro de los 18” (45cm) de la batería y en línea con el cable de potencia conectado al Front
Row. Si alguna vez precisa remover el Front Row del vehículo después de su instalación, el cable a tierra deberá ser el
último cable a desconectar del Front Row; siguiendo exactamente el proceso opuesto al realizado cuando lo instaló.

Consejo del profesional:

NOTA: Utilice un cable
de calibre 18 o mayor
para realizar estas cuatro
conexiones.

encendido remoto

entrada y salida

Para obtener el mayor
rendimiento de su nuevo
equipo KICKER, utilice
accesorios originales
de la marca KICKER.

Al vehículo
+12V constante

REMOTE OUT

REMOTE IN

+12V

puesta a tierra

del chasis

GND

POWER

MIN MAX MIN MAX

10 80Hz

INPUT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

INPUT CLIP

MIN MAX

10 500Hz

GAIN

X-OVER

INPUT CLIP

INPUT

HI-PASS

MIN MAX

10 500Hz

GAIN

X-OVER

INPUT CLIP

INPUT

HI-PASS

de metal desnudo

DC OFFSET/12V

TURN-ON

OFF/ON

CLIP LIMITER

48/24/12

PHASE

dB/OCT

LO-PASS

OFF/ON

SUBWOOFER

1X 10X

CLIP LIMITER

48/24/12

FREQUENCY

OFF/LO

REAR/SURROUND

dB/OCT

1X 10X

OFF/ON

FREQUENCY

48/24/12

CLIP LIMITER

dB/OCT

FRONT

No remueva la cubierta
de diagnóstico y fi rmware. No

40 160Hz0° 180°

X-OVER

LO-PASS

50 500Hz

X-OVER

LO-PASS

conecte cualquier otro dispositivo.
KICKER no será responsable de
cualquier daño al Front Row u

LEVEL

OUTPUT

MIN MAX

LEVEL

OUTPUT

MIN MAX

LEVEL

OUTPUT

otros dispositivos que hayan sido
conectados a este puerto.

monte el Front Row en el vehículo

usando los tornillos incluidos

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CARACTERÍSTICAS

Interruptor del atenuador: Si existe una salida dedicada en su unidad fuente para los canales de sonido posteriores
y envolvente, conéctela a las entradas RCA etiquetadas “REAR/SURROUND [POSTERIOR/ENVOLVENTE]” y lleve el
interruptor FADER [ATENUADOR] a la posición de ON [ENCENDIDO]. Si su unidad fuente no tiene un salida de sonido
posterior o envolvente dedicada, lleve el interruptor FADER [ATENUADOR] a la posición de OFF [APAGADO]. Esto dirigirá
la entrada de los canales DELANTEROS a la salida POSTERIOR/ENVOLVENTE.

Interruptor de entrada de graves: Si existe una salida dedicada en su unidad fuente para un altavoz de graves,
conéctelo a las entradas RCA etiquetadas SUBWOOFER [ALTAVOZ DE GRAVES], y lleve el interruptor SUB INPUT
[ENTRADA DE GRAVES] a la posición SUB [GRAVES]. Si su unidad fuente no tiene una salida de altavoz de graves
dedicada, confi gure el interruptor SUB INPUT [ENTRADA DE GRAVES] en la posición FRONT [DELANTERA]. Esto dirigirá
la entrada de los canales DELANTEROS a la salida del SUBWOOFER [ALTAVOZ DE GRAVES].

INPUT

REMOTE

L R L R L R

FRONT

FADER

OFF/ON FRONT/SUB

REAR/SURROUND

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

conector de desconexión rápidainterruptores de selección de entrada

OUT IN

PWR

+12V GND

REMOTE

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

FRONTREAR/SURROUND

Selección de encendido automático: El Front Row ofrece dos modos diferentes de encendido automático que pueden

seleccionarse en el panel superior. +12V o DC OFFSET [COMPENSACIÓN CC]. Si utiliza el modo de Compensación CC,
confi gura el terminal REM OUT [SALIDA REM] en +12V de salida para el encendido de amplifi cadores adicionales.

• Encendido remoto: Confi gure el interruptor en +12V para emplear el cable de encendido remoto desde la unidad
fuente. Conecte un cable calibre 18 desde la salida del Cable de encendido remoto en su unidad fuente hasta la
terminal etiquetada REMOTE IN [ENTRADA REMOTO] al lado de los terminales de potencia del Front Row. Este es
el método preferido para el encendido automático.

• Encendido con desvío de CC: Si el encendido remoto no es una opción, la siguiente mejor configuración es el
Desvío de CC. El modo de desvío de CC detecta un desvío de CC de 6V desde las salidas de altavoz de nivel
alto cuando la unidad fuente ha sido encendida.

Controles de ganancia de entrada con indicadores de saturación: Las entradas de RCA en el Front Row de
KICKER son capaces de recibir señales de nivel alto (hasta 10V) y nivel desde la unidad fuente. Si envía una señal de
nivel alto, mantenga la GANANCIA DE ENTRADA baja. El control de INPUT GAIN [GANANCIA DE ENTRADA] no es un
control de volumen. Iguala la salida de la unidad fuente con el nivel de entrada del Front Row. Utilice una fuente potente
de audio con una buena reproducción de graves cuando proceda a ajustar esta confi guración.

Si utiliza entradas de RCA de nivel bajo, aumente la unidad fuente a 2/3 del volumen (si la unidad fuente alcanza un nivel
de 30, llévela a 20). A continuación, suba lentamente (en dirección de las agujas del reloj), la GANANCIA DE ENTRADA
en su Front Row de KICKER hasta que pueda escuchar una distorsión sonora o la luz del INPUT CLIP [SATURADOR
DE ENTRADA] parpadee, luego baje el volumen hasta que la distorsión desaparezca y/o el LED de saturación deje de
parpadear. Repita esta confi guración para todos los canales de entrada.

Controles de fi ltro de cruce (Crossover) con pendiente seleccionable e interruptores del multiplicador de
frecuencia: Los controles del fi ltro de cruce variables en la parte superior del Front Row le permiten ajustar la frecuencia

de fi ltro de cruce HI-PASS [PASO ALTO] para los canales DELANTEROS/POSTERIORES/ENVOLVENTES de 10 a 500
Hz, y el fi ltro de cruce LO-PASS [PASO BAJO] de 50 a 500 Hz (canal POSTERIOR/ENVOLVENTE) o de 40 a 160 Hz
(canal de GRAVES). La confi guración para estos controles es subjetiva. Un buen lugar para comenzar serían 80 Hz.

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