NetMedia kickAMP-40 User Manual

40 Watt Stereo Amplifier

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The NetMedia® kickAMP™ is a miniature digital Class-D 40 Watt (2 x 20W) stereo audio amplifier that enables laptop
computers, musical instruments, and portable media players (iPod®, MP3/CD/DVD players) to drive audio through
conventional floor, wall, bookshelf, or ceiling speakers. Designed for consumers on the go, kickAMP-40™ is perfect for
homes, hotels, dormitories, churches, barracks, or anywhere its small size and big sound will enhance work or play.

Product Includes:

1. Amplifier Assembly (Left and Right Speaker Connectors,
Audio Input Connector, Power Input Connector, Power LED).

2. 3.5mm Male-to-Male Stereo Audio Cable.

3. 24V DC 2A Power Transformer.

Audio Input

Stereo input connects
to audio source with
included Audio Cable.

Miniature Class-D Digital Audio Amp

Power Input

Connects 24V DC 2A power.

You must connect power

transformer here before

plugging it into the wall.

(-) Screw
Terminal

(+) Screw
Terminal

(-) Screw
Terminal

(+) Screw
Terminal

Power LED

Indicates that ampifier

is properly powered on.

Left Speaker Output

Use quick-connector to easily
attach and detach left speaker
for maximum portability.

Right Speaker Output

Use quick-connector to easily

attach and detach left speaker

for maximum portability.

FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS

Class-D stereo digital 40 Watt audio amplier
Works with iPod®, laptops, MP3/CD/DVD players
Small, light, durable, for portable sound power
Drives oor, bookshelf, ceiling, and wall speakers
Speaker quick-connectors for easy portability
Runs cool and green at 92% eciency
Quiet, fanless operation
Rugged aluminum case
Includes 24V DC 2 Amp Power Supply
1 year limited warranty

© 2008 NetMedia Inc. All rights reserved. NetMedia, kickAMP and kickAMP-40 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of NetMedia, Inc. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer
Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

NetMedia, Inc., 10940 N. Stallard Place, Tucson, Arizona 85737 [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] www.netmedia.com

Output:
THD:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Input Impedance:
Audio Input Voltage:
Power Requirement:
Size:
Weight:

40 Watts @ 8 ohms (2 x 20 W)

0.11% at 50% Power
> 99dB

16K ohms

0-4V peak to peak

24V DC 2A

2.7” long x 2.2” wide x 1.0” high

5.6 oz.

(subject to change without notice)

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Setup Procedures:

1. Connect each speaker wire’s “+” and “-” leads to the kickAMP’s Left and Right Speaker Output “+” and “-” termi­nals. Tighten the terminal screws to secure the connections. You may also detach the quick-connectors from the
amplifier assembly to aid installation or to easily move the unit between locations. To avoid damage to speak-

ers, ensure that they are rated to safely handle the amplifier’s 20 Watt per speaker maximum output.

2. Make sure the audio source has a volume control and that the volume is set to a low level. Insert one
end of the Audio Cable’s 3.5mm plug into the kickAMP’s Audio Input connector. Insert the other end of the
Audio Cable into the audio source’s headphone or speaker output.

3. Connect the 24V DC 2A power transformer to the kickAMP’s Power Input connector. Connect the other end of
the power transformer to an AC outlet; you must connect the transformer to the kickAMP before plug-

ging it into the AC outlet.

4. Start the audio source and slowly increase the volume to the desired level.

-

-

+

You must connect the
power transformer to the
kickAMP before plugging
it into the AC outlet.

Speaker

POWER

Laptop Computer

Portable Media

Player

Speaker

+

kickAMP™

Audio
Cable

Musical Instument

Figure 1 - Connecting the kickAMP to power, speakers, and various audio sources such as a portable media player,

a musical instrument, or a laptop computer.

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NetMedia, Inc., 10940 N. Stallard Place, Tucson, Arizona 85737 [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] www.netmedia.com

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