Kicker KX1200.1 User Manual

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.
Class D Mono Amplifier Delivers Massive power into a single channel without
big current draw.
Low Impedance Operation Stable into 2 ohm (KX400.1,KX600.1) or
1 ohm (KX1200.1).
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.
Full-time Variable Crossover 12dB lowpass variable from 50-200Hz.
Subsonic Filter Defeatable 12dB at 25 Hz.
High & Low level inputs Allows connection to various sources such as: after-
market stereo, factory radio, DVD Player, 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.
Strapping Jacks Allows two amplifiers to be joined to produce
Double Power
.
Remote Bass Level Control Dash mounted for maximum control.
Three Year Warranty When
purchased from and installed by Authorized
KICKER dealer.
KX400.1 / KX600.1 / KX1200.1

Kicker KX1200.1 Specifications

General

Power Output (RMS)	1200W
Power Output (Peak)	2400W
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 200 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	> 95 dB
Input Sensitivity	200 mV - 4 V
Crossover Type	Variable Low-Pass
Subsonic Filter	20 Hz - 50 Hz
RMS Power at 4 Ohms	600W
RMS Power at 2 Ohms	1200W
THD at Rated Power	< 1.0%
Low-Pass Crossover	50Hz - 200Hz
Bass Boost	0 - 18 dB
Fuse Rating	60 Amps

Summary

KX Amplifier Features

Class D Mono Amplifier

High-power, efficient mono amplifier using Class D technology for reduced current draw.

Low Impedance Operation

Stable operation at 2 ohm for KX400.1/KX600.1 and 1 ohm for KX1200.1.

SORT Protection Circuitry

Mounting Instructions

Wiring Instructions

Power and Ground Connections

System Diagrams

One Channel Operation Diagram

Illustrates the wiring configuration for a single amplifier channel.

Strapping Two Amps Diagram

Shows how to connect two amplifiers for double power output into one woofer.

Adjusting Amplifier Controls

Subsonic Filter Switch

Gain Control Adjustment

Guidance on setting the gain control to match head unit output without causing distortion.

Troubleshooting

No Output Troubleshooting

Protection Circuitry Issues (Red LED)

Troubleshooting scenarios indicated by the red LED, such as thermal or voltage protection.

Low Power Output Diagnosis

Product Specifications

Electronics Limited Warranty