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SX .4 Series Amplifiers

F

e

a

tures

Features

Low Impedance Operation

Stable into 2 ohm stereo

or 4 ohm mono loads. 

SORT Protection Circuitry 

(

S

hort circuit,

O

ver-voltage,

R

everse polarity, 

T

hermal) Protects amplifier from accidents

and out of spec operation. 

MOSFET Power Supply

Provides high efficiency 

operation. 

PAST

(

P

re 

A

mp 

S

ignal 

T

ransfer) Output RCA jacks to pass the

incoming signal to another amplifier or component.

SAMS

(

S

tereo 

A

nd 

M

ono 

S

imultaneously) Amplifier will 

operate into a bridged mono load and a stereo load at the

same time. 

Low Pass Filter

Fully adjustable digital crossover with 

variable slope and crossover frequency. 30 Hz - 20 kHz in 1/12

octave spacing. OFF - 36 dB per octave slope in 6 dB incre-

ments.

High Pass Filter

Fully adjustable digital crossover with

variable slope and crossover frequency. 10 Hz - 16 kHz in 1/12

octave spacing. OFF - 36 dB per octave slope in 6 dB incre-

ments.  

KickEQ 

Fully adjustable single band digital parametric equal-

izer with variable Q (bandwidth), variable center frequency and

variable boost or cut. Q range .5 - 10 in .5 steps. Center 

frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz in 1/12 octave steps. Boost or cut

range +/- 18 dB. 

Adjustable Phase

The output phase of each channel can

be set at 0 Degrees or 180 Degrees. Left and Right channels

can be linked or independently adjusted.

UltraMatch Gain Structure

Digital input gain control

with five selectable gain ranges (1 volt, 2 volt, 4 volt, 8 volt, 16

volt) with 12 dB of adjustment in each range in .5 dB steps.

Left and Right channels can be linked or adjusted independ-

ently. 

SickBay and On Board Diagnostics

Various tools to

troubleshoot installation issues and check amp status.

Kompressor

A 4-setting, user-selectable bass compressor

used to fatten up your sub bass. OFF, RED-LINE, CONTOUR and

ATTACK with +/- 24 dB of adjustment to compensate for

speaker size, speaker location, vehicle size or listening style. 

ISIS 

(pronounced eye-sis) (

I

ndicate 

S

tatus & 

I

nput 

S

ettings)

The user interface to view or adjust current settings and check

the status of your Kicker SX amplifier.

BLAST Port (

B

ass 

L

evel 

A

nd 

S

ignal 

T

ransfer) Provides

Remote Bass Level Control and control signal transfer

between multiple SX amplifiers.

EndKaps

Cast aluminum, custom, removable covers to pro-

tect and hide all your wiring connections to the amplifier. Can

be prepped and painted any custom color you choose. 

SASA (S

hake 

A S

tick 

A

t

So many more features...it is more

than you can Shake A Stick At. (It’s an Oklahoma thing!) Read

on to find out!

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SX .4 Series Amplifiers

In
troduction

SX700.4 / SX900.4

SX .4 Series

Amplifier

Owners Manual

Four Channel Models:

Attention:

Please take a moment and record the information

asked for below in the provided area. It is also a good

idea to attach the original sales receipt or a copy of it to

this page for future reference

If for any reason you require service on this amplifier

during the warranty period, you will need to provide this

information and a copy of the receipt to Kicker to vali-

date your warranty. 

ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT!

Dealer Where Purchased:

Purchase Date:

Amplifier Model Number:

Amplifier Serial Number:

Congratulations! 

You have just purchased the latest in amplifier 
technology to carry the famous KICKER name.
Your KICKER SX series amplifier employs the lat-
est in DSP signal processing to give you total
control over your sound. Like all KICKER prod-
ucts it is designed and built to give you years
of powerful and trouble-free performance. 
This installation manual contains valuable infor-
mation on how to get the most out of your
new SX series amplifier. 

Thanks for buying KICKER. Enjoy!

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Summary of Contents for SX700.4

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Page 2: ... of adjustment to compensate for speaker size speaker location vehicle size or listening style ISIS pronounced eye sis Indicate Status Input Settings The user interface to view or adjust current settings and check the status of your Kicker SX amplifier BLAST Port Bass Level And Signal Transfer Provides Remote Bass Level Control and control signal transfer between multiple SX amplifiers EndKaps Cas...

Page 3: ...o advance down through menu selections and or adjust amplifier controls These controls and their usage will be explained later with more detail in each menu usage section ESC M2 M3 M4 ENT HOME M1 4 SX 4 Series Amplifiers Features ISIS VFD Display SYS MEM 1 GAIN EQ LPF HPF KOMP AMP1 LOCK MEM 2 MEM 3 MEM 4 PHASE MUTE AMP2 LEFT RIGHT kicker Meet the ISIS interface Indicate Status Input Settings The I...

Page 4: ...7 64 drill bit and use the supplied 8 screws to mount the amplifier See Fig 2 ESC HOME ENT M1 AMP 1 LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE AMP 2 GAINEQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 M2 M3 M4 Fig 1 Fig 2 6 SX 4 Series Amplifiers Features End Panel Views The BLAST Port is used to connect the Remote Bass Level Controller and for transferring control signals from one SX amplifier to another SX amplifier An...

Page 5: ...s to minimize noise When routing these cables through the automobile try to keep them away from factory wiring harnesses and other power wiring If you need to cross any of this wiring do so at a 90 degree angle to reduce the possibility for noise problems When working with power connections it is always recom mended that you disconnect the battery to prevent accidents The ground should be connecte...

Page 6: ...P 2 to your source unit SOURCE UNIT To Next Amplifier or Processor AMP 1 RCA CABLE FRONT AMP 2 RCA CABLE REAR 10 SX 4 Series Amplifiers Installation STEREO AND BRIDGED SIMULTANEOUSLY SX 4 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum imedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo mode and 4 ohms bridged in mono mode AMP 1 can be bridged while AMP 2 is in stereo OR AMP 2 can be bridged while ...

Page 7: ...l to SYSTEM and then press the ENT key Now you are in the SYSTEM MENU Using the UP and DOWN keys again you scroll to SICK BAY and press the ENT key You are now in the SICK BAY MENU Use the UP and DOWN keys again to scroll to HISTORY and then press the ENT key That s it You are there This is how you view information and change settings in your KICKER SX amplifier HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ...

Page 8: ...ailable selections in the MAIN menu When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply press the ENT key to select it HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC 14 SX 4 Series Amplifiers Operation Continuing our example we are now in the HISTORY item in the SICK BAY MENU If we press the ESC key we would go back up to the SICK BAY MENU If we press the ...

Page 9: ...o scroll through the options and press ENT to select Press the ESC key to return to the SYSTEM menu 1 Volt Now Displays the current voltage at the amplifiers 12 volt terminal 2 Volt Min Displays the lowest voltage seen at the amplifiers 12 volt terminal since being installed 3 Volt Max Displays the highest voltage at the amplifiers 12 volt terminal since being installed 4 Temp Now Displays the cur...

Page 10: ...and DOWN keys to select the memory location name you want to change and then press the ENT key to select it If you change your mind and do not want to change the name press and hold the HOME key for 1 5 seconds BEFORE making any changes The ESC and ENT keys move the cursor left or right to select which char acter to change Use the UP and DOWN keys to change the character displayed A B C 1 2 3 etc ...

Page 11: ...ich amplifier channel s you are currently adjusting HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC 20 SX 4 Series Amplifiers Operation 15 Display Several options to allow customizing the amplifier s VFD display 15a BRIGHTNESS Adjust the intensity level of the ISIS VFD display Five selectable levels MINIMUM dimmest setting LOW MEDIUM HIGH MAXIMUM brightest setting 15b...

Page 12: ...over point This is done as a safety precaution to prevent a notch filter condition HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC HOME ENT ESC Use the UP and DOWN keys to select your Q value Press the ESC to return to the selected amplifier s EQ menu BOOST CUT is how much you want to boost or cut the equalizer and has a range of 18 dB to 18 dB in 5 dB steps Use the UP and DOWN ke...

Page 13: ... own individual HI PASS setting Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through AMP 1 and AMP 2 and press the ENT key to select the amplifier you want to adjust Your options for each amplifier are frequency and slop e Use the UP and DOWN keys to choose one and press the ENT key to select it FREQUENCY selects the crossover point and can be set at any 1 12th octave frequency from 10 Hz to 16 kHz 10 Hz to...

Page 14: ... HOME ENT ESC If done adjusting the muting press the ESC key again to return to the MAIN menu NOTE While adjusting the MUTE you will notice the mute indica tor on the ISIS VFD display is lit This indicates you are in the MUTE menu The AMP1 or AMP 2 indicator will light up to indicate which amplifier you are currently adjusting There is also a LEFT and a RIGHT indicator that will light up to let yo...

Page 15: ...EQ LPF HPF KOMP AMP1 LOCK MEM 2 MEM 3 MEM 4 PHASE MUTE AMP2 LEFT RIGHT unlock HOME ENT ESC 28 SX 4 Series Amplifiers Operation Security MENU Here you can lock down your amplifier to prevent any access to the settings The DEFAULT screen is still active and you can select any of the four presets but that is it Use the UP and DOWN keys to select LOCK IT UP or DON T LOCK and then press the ENT key to ...

Page 16: ... LO PASS FREQ 20325 HZ 20325 HZ 20325 HZ 20325 HZ 84 HZ 84 HZ 20325 HZ 84 HZ HI PASS SLOPE 12 DB 12 DB 24 DB 24 DB 24 DB 24 DB 24 DB 24 DB HI PASS FREQ 25 HZ 25 HZ 84 HZ 84 HZ 25 Hz 25 Hz 84 HZ 25 HZ PHASE L R CH 0 DEGREE 0 DEGREE 0 DEGREE 0 DEGREE O DEGREE O DEGREE O DEGREE O DEGREE MUTE L R CH OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF KOMPRESSOR OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF KOMP ADJ 0 DB 0 DB 0 DB 0 DB...

Page 17: ...d 12V to 16V Remote turn on terminal should read 12V to 16V Ground terminal to chassis ground should read 0 Green L LED o on n no o output Check amp status in SICK BAY Check GAIN RANGE in SYSTEM menu Check GAIN LEVEL in GAIN menu Check if MUTE is activated Test amp using PINK NOISE in SICK BAY menu If amp makes noise using PINK NOISE then Check RCA cable and connections Check for signal on RCA cab...

Page 18: ...nt to protect your speakers Want low level details to come through over road noise Want a more even volume level to your music All can be achieved with this preset OFF Pretty much says it all This turns the KOMPRESSOR off This is the factory default setting After selecting your KOMPRESSOR setting you can adjust its effect using the KOMPRESSOR ADJUSTMENT KOMP ADJ setting located in the SYSTEM menu ...

Page 19: ...product purchased and date of purchase Warranty expiration on items without proof of purchase will be determined from type of sale and the manu facturing date code Freight must be prepaid items received freight collect will be refused Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 This warranty is valid o...

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