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CiKICKER.

IXSiA*

40ss

POWER

AMPLIFIER

Congratulations.

You've

Just

purchased

the

best

amplifier

In

car

audio.

It's

only

natural

that

an

amplifier

this

good

would

be

called

a

KICKER.

Over

the

last

decade

Stillwater

Designs

has

established

KICKER

as

the

premier

car

audio

speaker.

The

name

Is

synonymous

with

rugged

design,

outstanding

performance,

and

timeless

quality,

a

KICKER

tradition

that

Is

continued

In

your

new

amplifier.

CONTENTS:

Introduction

.

2

Features

.

2

Wiring

.

3

Mounting

.

4

System

Diagrams

.

6

Setting

Gain

Control

.

.

.

.

8

Modules

.

9

Troubleshooting

.

9

Specifications

.

1

1

Warranty

.

1

2

AMERICA’S

[MQil

MACHIIUES»,

INTRODUCTION

From

the

cast

aluminum

base

to

the

completely

functional

heat

sink,

this

amp

is

built

for

performance.

Uncompromising

attention

to

detail,

flexibility

and

pure

clean

power,

KICKER

Car

Audio

Amplifiers—The

way

amplifiers

ought

to

be.

Stillwater

Designs

recommends

that

the

KICKER

Amplifier

be

installed

at

an

authorized

dealer.

The

length

of

your

KICKER

Amplifier's

warranty

is

three

times

as

long

when

installed

by

an

authorized

KICKER

Dealer.

FEATURES

&

CONTROLS

Your

new

KICKER

Power

Amplifier

incorporates

today's

most

advanced

and

innovative

design

techniques.

Three

different

circuits

provide

continuous

protection

from

the

severe

conditions

associated

with

car

audio.

These

are

thermal,

speaker

short,

and

reversed

power

connections.

The

high

input

impedance

allows

for

multiple

amplifiers

to

be

daisy-chained

from

a

single

source,

without

degrading

the

signal.

The

custom

tooled

connectors

provide

positive

contact

for

power

and

speaker

connections,

while

allowing

maximum

gauge

wires

to

be

used

effectively.

Optional

plug-in

modules

can

provide

active

equalization,

crossover,

and

other

signal

processing

functions.

The

output

of

the

module

can

be

directed

to

successive

amplifiers

through

the

signal

output

of

the

initial

amplifier.

All

these

features

are

included

in

an

attractive

and

easy

to

install

chassis.

WIRING

INSTRUCTIONS

FUSE

The

40ss

amplifier

requires

8

gauge

power

wires

for

both

+12v

and

ground

connections.

The

screws

in

the

amplifiers

terminal

strip

must

be

very

tight.

Always

make

the

ground

connection

first

when

installing

this

amplifier

and

disconnect

ground

last

when

removing

it

from

the

system.

Connect

the

ground

wire,

which

is

24

inches

or

less,

to

a

structural

chassis

member.

Be

sure

this

connection

is

to

bare

metal

and

securely

screwed

or

bolted.

(It

is

not

recommended

to

run

the

ground

wire

to

the

battery.)

Run

the

positive

wire

directly

to

the

positive

terminal

of

the

battery

and

use

a

30

amp

fuse

within

18

inches

of

the

battery.

This

fuse

protects

the

wire

run

from

the

battery.

Run

the

power

and

signal

wires

on

opposite

sides

of

the

car.

This

helps

to

reduce

noise

in

the

signal

wires

between

the

source

and

the

amplifier.

The

speaker

connections

can

accept

up

to

8

gauge

wire

to

reduce

losses

in

long

runs.

The

cover

panel

allows

for

two

wiring

methods;

standard

and

stealth.

The

standard

method

requires

the

removal

of

a

break-away

panel,

as

shown

in

the

following

diagram.

3

BREAKOUT

SECTION

The

breakout

panel

Is

removed

by

scoring

the

groove

with

a

razor

knife

and

bending

the

shaded

portion

away

from

the

cut.

The

remaining

edge

can

then

be

touched

up

with

a

small

file.

This

allows

the

wiring

to

be

run

directly

out

of

the

control

panel

side

of

the

amplifier.

The

opening

In

the

base

of

the

amplifier

allows

the

wiring

to

travel

through

the

base

without

altering

the

cover

panel

for

a

stealth

look,

which

Is

often

preferred

for

custom

Installations.

With

this

method,

short

right

angle

RCA

connectors

are

required

for

the

signal

connections.

Caution

1

Do

not

route

the

wires

beneath

the

vehicle

without

proper

protection.

Do

not

pinch

wires

beneath

seat

frames

or

trim

panels.

Do

not

ground

speaker

leads.

MOUNTING

INSTRUCTIONS

The

orientation

of

the

ampiifier

is

critical

to

provide

proper

cooling.

The

cooling

fins

are

designed

to

operate

best

when

run

in

a

vertical

position

or

mounted

flat

with

the

fins

up.

The

mounting

feet

can

be

attached

so

they

are

positioned

to

the

end

or

the

edge

of

the

amplifier,

whichever

works

best

for

you.

stealth

mounting

Is

accomplished

by

using

the

template

provided

In

the

box.

The

template

shows

where

the

screw

holes

are

located

and

where

the

mounting

surface

must

be

cut

out

to

run

the

wires.

A

#6

sheet

metal

screw

must

be

used

when

stealth

mounting

the

amplifier.

The

chart

on

the

template

shows

the

screw

length

needed

for

the

thickness

of

mounting

board

used.

Since

the

case

of

the

amplifier

Is

part

of

the

noise

shielding

system

In

the

amplifier.

It

Is

necessary

to

mount

It

to

a

nonconductive

surface.

Mounting

the

amplifier

to

chassis

ground

will

cause

engine

noise.

5

Two

Channel

Operation

In

conventional

stereo

or

two

channel

operation,

a

signal

Input

Is

required

for

each

channel

and

a

speaker

load

of

no

less

than

2

ohms

Is

connected

to

the

right

and

left

outputs.

LEFT

SPEAKER

2Q

MINIMUM

RIGHT

SPEAKER

2Q

MINIMUM

GROUND

CABLE

SIGNAL

SOURCE

CD,

Cassette,

Equalizer,

Etc.

CAR

BATTERY

Bridged

Operation

For

bridged

mono

systems

an

input

is

required

to

both

Input

connectors

and

the

speaker

load

of

no

less

than

4

ohms

is

connected

to

the

left+

and

right-.

SPEAKER

4n

MINIMUM

GROUND

REMOTE

SIGNAL

SOURCE

CD,

Cassette,

Equalizer,

Etc.

CAR

BATTERY

OUTPUT

Three

Channel

(Mixed

Mono)

operation

(Left

Channel,

Right

Channel

A

Subwoofer

Channel)

The

upper

frequency

drivers

are

connected

In

stereo

while

the

mono

woofer

Is

connected

from

the

left+

to

the

right-.

A

typical

crossover

point

would

be

100

Hz.

These

systems

require

the

use

of

passive

crossovers

to

maintain

proper

impedance

loads

at

all

frequencies.

TWEETER

MDRANQE

SUBWOOFER

MDRANQE

TWEETER

EOMNIMUM

EOMMKUM

4aMNIMUM

EaiMNIMUM

ZnMNMUM

ft

f

Wt

ft

LEFTCHANNEL

SUBWOOFER

RIQHTCHANNEL

2niyNNIMUM

4QMNMUM

2nMISMUM

DAISY

CHAINING

AMPLIFIERS

When

operating

more

than

one

amplifier

In

the

same

frequency

range

it

Is

possible

to

connect

the

Input

of

the

next

amplifier

to

the

output

of

the

first.

Daisy

chaining

requires

only

one

source

for

several

amplifiers.

The

gain

control

Is

provided

for

level

matching

purposes.

It

DOES

NOT

give

the

amplifier

any

more

power

by

turning

it

up.

Its

purpose

Is

to

adjust

the

sensitivity

of

the

amplifier

In

relation

to

the

output

level

provided

by

the

source.

Start

with

the

amp

gain

set

to

minimum

by

turning

the

control

counter¬

clockwise.

Turn

the

source

level

up

until

distortion

is

barely

audible.

Then

turn

it

down

slightly.

This

will

typically

be

at

about

75%

to

85%

of

full

volume.

Raise

the

amplifier

gain

until

distortion

is

Just

audible.

The

gain

Is

now

set

correctly.

Check

the

level

with

cd/tape

and

tuner

to

make

sure

the

adjustment

is

correct

for

all

sources.

8

OPTIONAL

MODULES

All

KICKER

amplifiers

have

a

Module

Docking

Port,

which

allows

the

use

of

any

KICKER

Module.

These

modules

greatly

Increase

your

amplifier's

versatility,

and

cost

very

little

when

compared

to

"stand

alone'

units

with

the

same

functions.

When

not

using

a

KICKER

Module,

the

Bypass

Module

supplied

with

your

amp

must

be

left

in

place.

Active

Crossover

Modules:

These

2-way

modules

allow

you

to

use

separate

amplifiers

for

your

subwoofers,

midbass

drivers,

midranges,

or

tweeters.

By

doing

this,

especially

on

the

subwoofer,

a

clean

and

undlstorted

sound

is

available

at

much

higher

listening

levels.

Each

module

offers

a

range

of

selectable

crossover

frequencies

and

24dB/octave

filtering.

•

ASW

-

60Hz,

80Hz,

or

lOOHz

subwoofer/mIdbass

or

midrange

crossover.

•

AMR

-

175Hz,

250Hz,

or

350l-lz

midbass/mIdrange

crossover.

•

ATW

-

3500Hz

or

4500Hz

midrange/tweeter

crossover.

Specialty

Modules::

•

AEE

(Active

Electronic

Enclosure)

-

When

used

with

KICKER

Freealr^'^

woofers,

this

module

simulates

the

response

of

KICKER

Competition

™

woofers

In

a

sealed

enclosure.

•

AEQ

(Active

EQ)

-

Frequency

Enhancement

and

extension

module

that

specializes

frequencies

in

the

low

bass

region

as

well

as

the

upper

treble

regions.

•

ACR

(Active

Center/Rear

Fill)

-

This

module

allows

one

amplifier

to

drive

a

center

channel

and

rear

speakers

Independently

at

the

same

time.

•

ARG

(Active

Remote

Gain)

-

An

Ideal

amplifier

enhancement

module

that

provides

a

remote

gain

control

function.

Consult

with

your

authorized

KICKER

dealer

for

more

information.

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

Power

indicator

off,

no

output.

With

a

Voit

Ohm

Meter

(VOM),

•

Check

+

12V

power

terminal.

•

Check

GND

terminal.

•

Check

remote

turnon

terminal.

Q

Power

indicator

on,

no

output.

•

Check

RCA

and

speaker

connections.

•

Test

speaker

outputs

with

known

good

test

speaker.

•

With

VOM

In

AC

volts

position,

check

RCA

for

Input

voltage.

Q

No

output

from

one

channei.

•

Check

RCA

and

speaker

connections

on

that

channel.

•

Swap

RCA

connections

between

channels.

•

Swap

speaker

connections

between

channels.

9

m

Yellow

LED

protection

light

Is

on

and

there

Is

no

output

Case

1:

Amp

la

very

hot.

Thermal

protection

Is

engaged.

Verify

that

speaker

load

Impedance

Is

not

below

specified

mlnimums.

Check

area

surrounding

amplifier

for

objects

which

may

restrict

air

flow

and

proper

cooling.

If

this

continues

to

be

a

problem,

take

vehicle

to

an

authorized

KICKER

dealer

for

evaluation.

Case

2:

Output

resumes

momentarily

when

system

is

turned

off

and

then

back

on.

Short

circuit

protection

Is

engaged.

Verify

that

speaker

load

Impedance

Is

not

below

specified

mlnimums.

With

VOM

check

for

short

between

speaker

positive

and

negative,

and

between

speakers

and

chassis

ground.

If

unable

to

perform

task

or

locate

problem,

take

vehicle

to

an

authorized

KICKER

dealer

for

evaluation.

Alternator

noise

(a

whining

that

varies

with

engine

RPM.)

Make

sure

source

grounds

are

as

short

as

possible

and

connected

to

bare

chassis

metal,

not

to

factory

radio

ground.

Beware

of

dash

braces.

Many

are

not

grounded

to

chassis.

Check

RCA

cable

for

proper

connections

and

routing.

Try

another

cable

routed

In

a

different

location

In

the

vehicle.

If

unable

to

cure

problem,

take

vehicle

to

an

authorized

KICKER

dealer

for

evaluation.

Do

not

ground

amp

chassis.

Stereo

image

is

unfocused

and

bass

is

reduced.

Check

system

phasing

by

turning

the

balance

control

to

the

left

and

right

speakers.

If

bass

Is

more

prominent

when

turned

to

either

side,

check

speaker

wiring

for

proper

positive

and

negative

connections.

Reverse

connections

on

one

speaker

If

necessary.

Caution

When

Jump

starting

the

vehicle,

be

sure

that

connections

made

with

Jumper

cables

are

correct.

If

Improper

connections

are

made,

It

can

result

In

blown

fuses

In

the

amplifier

power

line

as

well

as

other

systems

In

the

vehicle.

10