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Kicker KX120.2 User Manual

Kicker KX120.2
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Congratulations! You have just purchased the latest in amplifier tech-
nology to carry the famous KICKER name. Your KICKER KX series
amplifier is designed and built to give you years of powerful and trou-
ble-free performance. This installation manual contains valuable infor-
mation on how to get the most out of your new KX series amplifier.
Thanks for buying KICKER. Enjoy!
KX Amplifier Features
NEW for 2002 Radically advanced chassis with removable chassis shroud.
Low Impedance Operation Stable into 2 ohm stereo or 4 ohm mono
loads.
SORT Protection Circuitry (Short circuit, Over-voltage, Reverse polarity,
Thermal) Protects amplifier from accidents and undesired operation.
MOSFET Power Supply Provides high efficiency operation.
KickBass Variable bass boost circuit which provides up to 18 dB of boost at 40
Hz.
Built-In Variable Crossover 12 dB High pass or Low pass variable from 50-
200 Hz. Defeatable for full range operation.
High & Low level inputs Allows connection to various sources such as:
aftermarket stereos, factory radios, DVD players, Video Cassette Player, etc.
PAST (Pre Amp Signal Transfer) Output RCA jacks to pass the incoming signal to
another amplifier or component.
Custom tooled gold plated connectors Assure maximum power transfer
and damping.
SAMS (Stereo And Mono Simultaneously) Amplifier will operate into a bridged
mono load and a stereo load at the same time.
Three Year Warranty When
purchased from and installed by
an Authorized
KICKER dealer.
KX120.2 / KX150.2 / KX200.2
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Kicker KX120.2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKicker
ModelKX120.2
CategoryCar Amplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

KICKER KX Amplifier Features

NEW for 2002

Features a radically advanced chassis with a removable shroud.

Low Impedance Operation

Stable into 2 ohm stereo or 4 ohm mono loads.

SORT Protection Circuitry

Protects amplifier from short circuit, over-voltage, reverse polarity, and thermal issues.

MOSFET Power Supply

Provides high efficiency operation.

KickBass

Variable bass boost circuit providing up to 18 dB of boost at 40 Hz.

Built-In Variable Crossover

12 dB High pass or Low pass, variable from 50-200 Hz, defeatable for full range.

High & Low Level Inputs

Allows connection to various sources like aftermarket stereos, factory radios, DVD players.

PAST (Pre Amp Signal Transfer) Output

RCA jacks to pass the incoming signal to another amplifier or component.

Custom tooled gold plated connectors

Assure maximum power transfer and damping.

SAMS (Stereo And Mono Simultaneously)

Amplifier operates into a bridged mono load and a stereo load at the same time.

Three Year Warranty

Warranty when purchased from and installed by an Authorized KICKER dealer.

Mounting Instructions

Amplifier Mounting Process

Guide for selecting a location, removing the shroud, and securing the amplifier.

Wiring Instructions

Input Signal and Cable Routing

Using RCA or high-level inputs, and recommendations for cable routing to minimize noise.

Power Wire and Fuse Recommendations

Fuse size and wire gauge recommendations for amplifier power connections.

Using Signal Output Jacks (PAST)

Sending signal to other components without Y cables.

System Diagrams

Two Channel Operation (Stereo)

Diagram showing stereo configuration for amplifier connections.

Bridged Operation (Mono)

Diagram illustrating mono configuration for amplifier connections.

Stereo and Mono Simultaneously (SAMS)

Diagram for simultaneous stereo and mono operation.

Adjusting Amplifier Controls

Crossover Switch

Setting the internal crossover for signal filtering (OFF, LO, HI).

Gain Control Adjustment

Matching head unit output to amplifier input level for optimal performance.

Crossover Control Fine-Tuning

Subjectively adjusting the crossover frequency to match listening preference.

Bass Boost Control

Adjusting the KickBass low-frequency boost up to 18 dB at 40 Hz.

Troubleshooting

LED Indicators and No Output

Interpreting LED status and diagnosing issues with no sound output.

Output and Channel Specific Issues

Troubleshooting problems with one channel or low volume output.

Noise and Stereo Image Problems

Addressing alternator noise and poor stereo imaging or bass response.

Specifications

RMS and Dynamic Power Ratings

Power output details at different impedances and voltages.

Physical Dimensions

Length specifications with and without shroud.

Common Specifications

Height, width, frequency response, input sensitivity, S/N ratio, and crossover details.

Notes

Electronics Limited Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Duration

Details on warranty periods based on purchase and installation.

Warranty Service Procedure

Steps for returning defective merchandise for warranty service.

What is Not Covered

Exclusions from warranty coverage, including installation and misuse.

International Warranty Information

Contacting international dealers for country-specific warranty policies.

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