Kicker 2005 SXRC SX Amplifier Remote Control Owner's Manual

10SXRC Remote ControlInstallationSurface Mounting With ScrewsThe SXRC Control Head can also be surface mounted if youdo not have a spare DIN opening i

11SXRC Remote ControlInstallationSurface Mounting With VelcroIf you do not want to cut any openings or drill any holes youcan use a material such as V

12SXRC Remote ControlInstallationUsing the R-ToolThe included R-Tools are used to remove the SXRC ControlHead from the Trim Ring/Metal Cage assembly.

13SXRC Remote ControlInstallationNow insert the removable power plug into the SXRC InterfaceBox. You should have something resembling this picture at

14SXRC Remote ControlInstallationNow we can run the Network Cables from the SXRC InterfaceBox to your SX Series amplifiers to create the SXRCCommunica

15SXRC Remote ControlInstallationStep 2.) Using the UTP/Network Cable stripping tool, remove1 inch (25 mm) of the outer insulating jacket from each en

16SXRC Remote ControlInstallationSoftware UpdatesNow that you have the SXRC mounted and wired properly it istime to update the software in all of your

1717SXRC Remote ControlInstallationThe important thing is that no matter what combination ofamplifiers you are running, each amplifier must have its o

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT NOTE:DO NOT power down your system or amplifiers during thisprocess (Step 13, A-P). Doing so willcorrupt the software and force yo

19SXRC Remote ControlInstallationNOTE:If steps 8-13 worked correctly, you have taken the first step toremote control bliss, skip to step 14. If not, t

2SXRC Remote ControlIntroductionAttention:Please record your purchase information in the areaprovided below. We recommend attaching the original sales

20SXRC Remote ControlInstallationNOTE: If you take longer than three minutes to plug theNetwork Cable in from the second amplifier (Step 15) the SXRC

21SXRC Remote ControlInstallationNOTE:If steps 15-20 worked correctly, you should now have two SXSeries amplifiers updated and brought into the SXRCCo

22SXRC Remote ControlInstallationLike before, the SXRC will ask if you want tosave the current settings of your third amplifier intoa memory preset.

Step 28.) If you areonly controlling only threeSX Series amplifiers withthe SXRC (Only 3? Youprobably have three juston bass duty!) you canskip to the

24SXRC Remote ControlInstallationNOTE:If steps 28-34 worked correctly, you should now have four SXSeries amplifiers updated and brought into the SXRCC

25SXRC Remote ControlInstallationStep 35.) If you are controlling just four SX Series amplifiers with the SXRC (A nice start...you can always addmore.

26SXRC Remote ControlOperationNavigationYour KICKER SXRC uses the latest in microprocessor technology control to provide you with operational informat

27SXRC Remote ControlOperationContinuing our example, we are now in the RELEASE item inthe GROUP AMPS MENU. If we press theESC key we would go back up

28SXRC Remote ControlOperation» memory name - The name of the current Global Memory Preset in use, if any are currently selected.» vol= 00.0 db - The

Once you select the AMP ADJ menu a list of all the amplifiersconnected to the SXRC will be available. The list will show thecurrent name of the SX Ser

3SXRC Remote ControlFeaturesFeaturesA Brief Plug For The SXRC SX Amplifier RemoteControl And Our Support Materials Atwww.KICKER.comThe SXRC is a compo

30SXRC Remote ControlOperationOnce the amplifier you want to adjust is selected you will beable to choose from the following items. Some of these func

31SXRC Remote ControlOperationEQ MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier’ssingle band parametric equalizer. Use the UP and DOWN keys t

32SXRC Remote ControlOperationWhen you are done adjusting the low pass crossover on this amplifier press the ESC key while in the frequency and slope

33SXRC Remote ControlOperationhi-pass MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier’s high pass crossover. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scrol

34SXRC Remote ControlOperationphase MENU - Here is where you can switch the polarity ofeach channel(s) output between 0 or 180 degrees. Use the UP an

35SXRC Remote ControlOperationThere is also a LEFT and RIGHT indicatorin the ISIS display that will light up indicating which channel(s) (Left and/orR

36SXRC Remote ControlOperationKompressor MENU - Here you select from any of the four settings for the SX Series amplifiers Digital Compressor Circuit.

37SXRC Remote ControlOperationBYPASS DSP MENU - Here you can bypass all the DSPprocessing for the selected SX Series amplifier and send theRCA input s

38SXRC Remote ControlOperationpink noise MENU - Here you can activate the integrated pinknoise generator of the selected SX Series amplifier and is ve

39SXRC Remote ControlOperationGROUP ADJGROUP ADJ MENU - This menu item letsyou select each amplifier group (up to 10can be created in the SXRC SETUP m

4SXRC Remote ControlFeaturesAmplifier Adjustment Allows you to individually select andadjust any setting on any amplifier controlled by the SXRC.Ampli

40SXRC Remote ControlOperationOnce the group you want to adjust is selected you will be ableto choose from the following items (depending on LINK sett

41SXRC Remote ControlOperationUse the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through LEFT CHN, RIGHT CHN or BOTH CHNSand then press the ENT key to select. SX.1 Se

42SXRC Remote ControlOperationEQ MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected group’s EQcontrols. All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted.Use the

43SXRC Remote ControlOperationWhen you are done adjusting the low pass crossover in this group press the ESC key while in the frequency and slope opti

44SXRC Remote ControlOperationhi-pass MENU - Here is where you adjust the selectedgroup’s high pass crossover controls. All amplifiers in the groupwil

45SXRC Remote ControlOperationphase MENU - Here is where you can adjust the selectedgroup’s polarity output on each channel(s) between 0 or 180degrees

46SXRC Remote ControlOperationThere is also a LEFT and RIGHT indicatorin the ISIS display that will light up indicating which channel(s) (Left and/orR

ExampleYou have selected a group to adjust which contains four amplifiers and the group has the LINK property set to OFF.The Kompressor™ settings on e

48SXRC Remote ControlOperationkomp. adj. MENU - Here you can adjust the selected group’soperation threshold for each SX Series amplifiers Kompressor™.

49SXRC Remote ControlOperationpink noise MENU - Here you can activate the selectedgroup’s integrated pink noise generator for testing and troubleshoot

5SXRC Remote ControlFeaturesMetal DIN Mounting Cage This cage is designed to mountinto a standard DIN sized opening and provide a solid mountingfor yo

NOTE:The following ‘Helpful Hint’ applies to any menu item in the Sick Bay™ which has a scrolling list of amplifiers to choose from. Use the UP or DOW

51SXRC Remote ControlOperationVOLT MIN MENU - Here you can view the lowest voltage seen at each amplifier’s +12 volt terminal since being installed.On

52SXRC Remote ControlOperationTEMP NOW MENU - Here you can view the current operatingtemperature of the selected amplifier.Once you select the TEMP NO

53SXRC Remote ControlOperationRUN TIME MENU - Here you can view the total time that theselected amplifier has been powered up since installation in1/1

54SXRC Remote ControlOperationUse the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the list of fault codes stored for this selected amplifier.To see how long ago

If you chose SELECT AMP then use the UP orDOWN keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers and press ENT to select.You can then use the UP

56SXRC Remote ControlOperationNO. OF AMPS MENU - Here you can see how many SX Seriesamplifiers are currently connected to the SXRC.Once you select the

57SXRC Remote ControlOperationDISPLAY MENU - Here you can adjust the items displayed inthe DEFAULT menu as well as customize the display to fit yourus

The year will begin blinking, use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through and set the year.Press the ENT key to save the year setting and return

59SXRC Remote ControlOperationset time MENU - Here is where you can set the proper timein am/pm format that is displayed in thescrolling DEFAULT menu.

6SXRC Remote ControlFeaturesISISThe ISIS (Indicate Status & Input Settings) system consists ofthe VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) and nine soft t

60SXRC Remote ControlOperationled on lvl MENU - The backlit keys on the SXRC have twointensity modes, On and Dim. When thekeys are pressed and in use

61SXRC Remote ControlOperationled time MENU - The backlit keys on the SXRC have twointensity modes, On and Dim. This menu lets you select how longthe

62SXRC Remote ControlOperationgroup amps MENU - Here you can create and customizeamplifier groups in the SXRC. This is one of the most powerfuland fu

63SXRC Remote ControlOperationGROUPS MENU - Here you can view the groups you have created and see which SX Series amplifiers have been assignedto each

The display will flash ASSIGNED to confirm the amplifier has been added. Once an amplifier is added to a group it is removed from the list of availabl

65SXRC Remote ControlOperationPress ENT to remove the selected amplifier from the current selected group.The display will flash RELEASED to confirm th

66SXRC Remote ControlOperationLINK MENU - Here you can set the Link property of the selected group to Link On or Link Off. By default all groups havet

67SXRC Remote ControlOperationYou would want to control some of the functions of these amplifiers together but many you do not. Each amplifier needs i

68SXRC Remote ControlOperationOnce you select the LINK menu, a list ofall 10 groups controlled by the SXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list. The

69SXRC Remote ControlOperationYou can now select another group to view or adjust by using the UP or DOWN keysand select it by pushing the ENT key.ORPr

7SXRC Remote ControlFeaturesKEYPADHere is a brief description of the soft touch buttons.M1 - Used to select memory preset 1 or to store currentsetting

70SXRC Remote ControlOperationMEM NAME MENU - Here you can change the default name ofeach of the four global memories (memory-1 to memory-4) to any10

71SXRC Remote ControlOperationSAVE ALL MENU - Here you can download the current SXRCsettings for each amplifier into any one of the four SX Seriesampl

72SXRC Remote ControlOperationLOCK CODE MENU - Here you can change the default securitylock code used for the SXRC Security function. This code is use

73SXRC Remote ControlOperationIf you select SAVE - NO then the all of the connected amplifier’s current settings are not stored into the SXRC. We reco

74SXRC Remote ControlOperation1.) Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to select the model of amplifier you are loading software into. You MUST select the co

ABOUT MENU - The ABOUT menu displays information aboutthe DAP (Digital Audio Processor) in your SXRC.Use the UP or DOWN keys to view the model name, s

76SXRC Remote ControlOperationUse the ESC and ENT keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select which character you want to change.Use the

RECALLING A PRESETTo recall a memory preset simply press andrelease the desired memory key. The matchingindicator in the ISIS display will light up an

78SXRC Remote ControlSpecificationsKompressor™Powered by the on-board SX DAP (Digital Audio Processor),the Kompressor™ included in all SX Series ampli

Operating Voltage:Remote Turn-On Voltage:Internal Fusing in SXRCInterface Box:Maximum Amplifiers:Maximum Groups:DRVC Range:Power, Ground, RemoteTermin

8SXRC Remote ControlInstallationMountingDIN MountingUsing the supplied hardware you can mount the SXRC into astandard DIN sized opening.Be sure you wi

80SXRC Remote ControlServiceWith the screws removed, carefullylift the top cover off the SX InterfaceBox.With the top removed you can nowsee the 3 amp

81SXRC Remote ControlHelpTroubleshootingIf your SXRC does not appear to be working, check obviousthings first such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect w

82SXRC Remote ControlHelp SXRC displays FAILED and MANUAL SW UPDATESREQUIRED:¬Autosearch function has failed due to a catastrophic failure, loss of c

83SXRC Remote ControlHelpRemote Address ChartSpairUse this fill-in-the-blank chart to keep track of your SX Seriesamplifier’s remote address and name.

84SXRC Remote ControlWarrantyELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTYWHAT IS NOT COVERED?Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and work

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9SXRC Remote ControlInstallationOnce in place use the 2 supplied M3 flathead screws to securethe Trim Ring to the Metal Cage.The SXRC Control Head is