Features
Connections
Controls
Features
SHOCwave: The SHOCwave (Sub Harmonic Octave Creation) circuit
restores low frequencies that are weaker in older recordings or lost in data
compression. The effect is variable, 0-12 dB one octave below the existing bass
output, reproducing deep bass that previously wasn't audible. The subwoofer channel
must be operating with a full-range signal for this effect to work properly.
KickEQ: KickEQ is a variable bass boost control, giving you the
option of increasing bass output, 0-15dB, at 45Hz. With the bass output increased,
you may need to adjust the input gain control to avoid clipping the DSP or your
amplifier.
Time Alignment: Using the Stage/Width control you can time
align the front and rear channels independently, allowing you to re-center the
sound stage and create a more realistic stereo image.
Fail-Safe Integration Technology (FIT): To accommodate the
varying range of signal levels coming from today's factory and aftermarket
radios, Fail-Safe Integration Technology (FIT) offers isolated differential
inputs for significant noise reduction, and compatibility with virtually any
radio.
Input Clip LED: An LED by each input gain dial lights when
a clipped signal is sensed, making setting the gain easier.
Clip Limiter: Each set of output channels has a Clip Limiter
circuit to minimize the distortion reaching the amplifier when the DSP's input
signal is clipped. The Clip Limiter can be turned off.
Auto Turn-on: When using a speaker level input, the DSP can
detect a 6-volt DC offset at the RCA inputs and turn on automatically.
Wired Remote Control: The included wired remote control is
required to adjust the Stage (time alignment), KickEQ, SHOCwave, and surround
sound features.
Note: The Remote Control measures approximately
2-3/8" wide x 1" high x 1-3/4" deep (2-3/4" deep
including the knob and wiring).
Speaker Level Input: High level inputs can be used when the source
device doesn't have preamp level outputs. The same RCA inputs on the amp are used
for either speaker level or line level connections. When a speaker level signal is
used, speaker wire to RCA adapters are needed (item number
20609ZISL, sold separately).
Surround Sound: The Surround button on the wired remote turns
the surround sound effect on/off. When on, Kicker engineered algorithms process the
rear channels and mimic the live rear fill of a concert.
Connections
Line Inputs: There are three pair of RCA inputs labeled Front,
Rear/Surround, and Subwoofer. Each input accepts signals from 300mV to 10 volts
and is compatible with line level and speaker level signals. Speaker level input
will require a speaker wire to RCA adapter like the Kicker ZS ZiSL (item number
2062ZXDSP1, sold separately).
Power: A removable screw terminal houses the power, ground,
remote turn-on, and remote output connections. The remote output will turn on
other devices in the system (max output 100mA). Kicker recommends 18 gauge or
larger wire for all four terminals (12 gauge is the largest that will fit).
Line Outputs: Like the inputs, the three pair of RCA outputs
are labeled Front, Rear/Surround, and Subwoofer. Each has independent crossover
and output level controls.
Remote Control: The included wired remote control connects
to the RJ-45 terminal on the output side of the DSP.
Controls
Front Channels:
- Input Gain: The rotary control is
variable from 300mV to 10 volts to match the incoming
signal voltage.
- Crossover Frequency: The front channel
high pass crossover is always engaged. Depending on the
frequency multiplier switch position, the frequency dial
is adjustable from 10 Hz to 500 Hz (1x) or 100 Hz to 5 kHz
(10x).
- Slope: The crossover slope can be set
to 12, 24, or 48 dB/octave.
- Frequency Multiplier: This switch changes
the crossover point adjustment range of the frequency dial; the
1x position results in a 10 Hz to 500 Hz range, and the 10x
position results in a 100 Hz to 5 kHz range.
- Clip Limiter: on/off
- Output Level: The output level dial
allows you to reach full amplifier output while minimizing
the amplifier gain setting, thus improving the system's
signal to noise ratio.
Rear/Surround Channels:
- Fader: If the connected source unit has
a dedicated rear channel output connected to the DSP's rear
input, set the Fader switch to On. When the Fader switch is
Off, the front input is shorted to the rear input, and no
connection is needed at the rear input.
- Input Gain: The rotary control is
variable from 300mV to 10 volts to match the incoming
signal voltage.
- High Pass Crossover Frequency: The rear
channel high pass crossover is always engaged and is adjustable
from 10 Hz to 500 Hz.
- Low Pass: The rear channel low pass
crossover can be turned on/off. With the low pass turned
on, the rear channel crossover acts as a band pass.
- Low Pass Crossover Frequency: Depending
on the frequency multiplier switch position, the frequency
dial is adjustable from 50 Hz to 500 Hz (1x) or 500 Hz to 5
kHz (10x).
- Slope: The crossover slope can be set
to 12, 24, or 48 dB/octave.
- Frequency Multiplier: This switch
changes the crossover point adjustment range of the low
pass frequency dial; the 1x position results in a 50 Hz
to 500 Hz range, and the 10x position results in a 500
Hz to 5 kHz range.
- Clip Limiter: on/off
- Output Level: The output level dial
allows you to reach full amplifier output while minimizing
the amplifier gain setting, thus improving the system's
signal to noise ratio.
Subwoofer Channels:
- Input Switch: If the connected source
unit has a dedicated subwoofer output connected to the DSP's
subwoofer input, set the Input switch to Sub. When the input
switch is set to Front, the front input is shorted to the
subwoofer input, and no connection is needed at the subwoofer
input.
- Input Gain: The rotary control is variable
from 300mV to 10 volts to match the incoming signal voltage.
- Subsonic Frequency: The subsonic filter
frequency is variable from 10 Hz to 80 Hz. The subsonic filter
slope is fixed at 48 dB/octave.
- Low Pass Crossover Frequency: The subwoofer
channel low pass crossover is always engaged and is adjustable
from 40 Hz to 160 Hz.
- Slope: The crossover slope can be set
to 12, 24, or 48 dB/octave.
- Phase: The subwoofer output phase is
variable from 0° to 180°.
- Clip Limiter: on/off
- Output Level: The output level dial allows
you to reach full amplifier output while minimizing the amplifier
gain setting, thus improving the system's signal to noise ratio.
Auto Turn-on Switch: The amp offers two turn-on modes; select
from:
- +12V: connect a wire from the remote
turn-on lead of your source unit to the remote turn-on
terminal on the DSP; this is the preferred turn-on method
- DC Offset: turns the DSP on when a
6-volt DC offset is detected at the RCA inputs (speaker
level input is typically required)
Wired Remote Control: The wired remote control is required
to use the Stage (time alignment), KickEQ, SHOCwave, and surround sound features.
The remote has these controls:
- Front/Rear: chose which channels are
adjusted using the Stage Width knob
- Stage Width: rotary knob to adjust
front or rear time alignment
- Surround Sound: on/off
- Bass: rotary bass level knob (range
is 0-11)
- KickEQ/SHOC: two position switch;
specifies which feature the Bass knob is adjusting
