DockingYouriPod
1. Choose the dock adapter that best fits your iPod or
use the universal adapter that came with your iPod. See
the table below.
2. Attach the adapter to the iK500’s docking bay.
3.Connect your iPod to the iK500’s dock
connector.
4.Plug the power cable into the DC input on the
back of the iK500.
5.Plug the 2-prong electrical plug into a surge
protected electrical outlet.
The Kicker iKICK iK500 Stereo System for iPod is designed for “Livin’ Loud” with your iPod in the
home environment. The iK500 is fully featured with dual full-range 5” (`127mm) Kicker drivers and 3/4”
(20mm) silk dome tweeters driven by a powerful stereo amplifier with digital signal processing. The 6”
(152mm) square passive radiator (subwoofer) on the back of the iK500 balances the sonic output,
adding the punchy low-frequency response that put Kicker subwoofers on the map. The rotary control
and infrared remote allow simple, streamlined control of your iK500 Stereo System. The iK500 can be
used with any existing iPod. In addition, the iK500 boasts a wide range of connectivity options
including stereo RCA outputs, and an 1/8” stereo auxiliary input for incorporating additional audio
devices with your iK500 Stereo System.
INSTALLATION

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Figure 2 Rotary
Control
LCD
Display 5” (127mm)
Full-Range
Drivers
3/4” (20mm)
Silk Dome
Tweeters
IR Remote
Receiver
Docking
Bay
Transport
Handle
Square
Passive
Radiator
1/8” Stereo
Auxiliary Input
Stereo RCA
Output
L R DC Power
22 Volts

Figure 3

ImportantSafetyInstructions
Read and follow all the instructions listed in this manual. Follow all safety and procedural recommendations to prevent
damage to your self, your Kicker product, or your portable entertainment device.
The iK500 should not be used near water or in an environment where exposure to liquids is possible. This includes but
is not exclusive to areas where splashing, dripping, leaks, spills, and exposure to rain can occur. Liquid containers should
not be placed on or near the iK500 Stereo System. The iK500 Stereo System should not be cleaned with liquid cleaners.
Use only a dry cloth to clean the iK500. Only use the iK500 in areas with adequate open ventilation allowing at least 4”
of space on all sides of the iK500. Do not set the iK500 on any surface or cover the iK500 with any object that could
impede the airflow to and from the iK500 Stereo System. The iK500 should not be placed near any source of heat. This
includes but is not limited to stoves, radiators, heating elements, electronic heat sources, and areas where excessive
solar heat can be generated. Do not install the iK500 near any flame or place any flammable objects near the device. The
power outlet used to provide power to the iK500 should be accessible at all times. The polarized 2-prong electrical plug
has a wide blade and narrow blade that should fit into the corresponding wide and narrow receiving connections of your
electrical outlet. Do not force the plug into the outlet. If the plug provided with the unit does not fit, consult with an
electrician to upgrade the electrical outlet accordingly. The power cord should be situated in a way that protects it from
being pinched, walked on, tripped over, or accidentally pulled from the electrical outlet or the electrical input on the iK500.
Do not run the cable through doorways or underneath objects that could damage the wire or tear the insulating material
surrounding the wire. Only use the manufacturer supplied power supply with the iK500. We recommend using a surge
protector/power conditioner and unplugging the iK500 during any electrical storms or situations that could cause voltage
fluctuations in the electrical system.

Figure 1

The iPod should be mounted on the docking bay before
connecting any power cables to the Kicker Stereo System.
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1. PHOTO (20GB, 30GB) iPod photo, color U2 iPod
20GB, 30GB
2. 4G (20GB) 4th Generation iPod, U2 iPod
20GB
3. 4G (40GB) 4th Generation iPod
40GB
4. 3G (10GB, 15GB, 20GB) 3rd Generation iPod
10GB, 15GB, 20GB
5. 3G (30GB, 40GB) 3rd Generation iPod
30GB, 40GB
6. PHOTO (40GB, 60GB) iPod photo
40GB, 60GB
7. MINI (4GB, 6GB) iPod mini
4GB, 6GB
8. NANO 1st and 2nd Generation iPod nano
2GB, 4GB, 8GB
iK500 Dock Adapter
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Vibration
Isolation
Pad
Note: To prevent vibration during playback, use the enclosed vibration isotation pad as shown in Fig. 2.
The iK500 docking station has been optimized to match the sonic output of the iPod with the iPod’s EQ
in the “Off” setting. The iPod’s “Sound Check” should also be off; otherwise you may experience poor
bass response and lower volume levels in your music