UsingtheSystemMenuRotaryControl
The iK500 Stereo System’s rotary control provides an intuitive user interface. The System Menu options listed on the LCD display below are available for adjustment by the rotary control. The rotary control knob is used as a
UsingtheRemoteControl
The Infrared Remote Control enables you to control your iPod and access the iK500 System Menu from a convenient location. With the fully featured remote control it is easy to access all of your iPod’s music and/or video content.
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iK500
System Menu
OPERATION
Treb Vol 
Aux-In
BassStandby
Use the
to turn on the iK500 and make menu selections.
Turn the rotary control to
adjust system menu
parameters.
VOL |
VOL |
MENU |
Mute iK500 Output.
Hold down to turn the iK500 on/off
Volume Up
Volume Down
Play/Pause
Skip Forward
Hold down to Fast Forward
Navigate upward through iPod menu directory
Increase values within iK500 System Menu
Press up arrow while in
Navigate downward through iPod menu directory
Reduce values within iK500 System Menu
Press down arrow while in
Navigate toward iPod root directory
Hold down to enter iK500 System Menu Navigate within iK500 System
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Skip Backward
Hold down to Rewind
Menu.
Make selections and enter sub- directories within iPod
Use enter button to exit the 500 System Menu.
After plugging the power supply into the DC input on the back of the iK500, the unit will be in “Standby” mode, as displayed by the LCD screen on the System Menu. Turn the power on by pushing the rotary control button once. When the power is on, both the “Kicker” logo and “Vol” will be displayed on the System Menu.
Volume: By default, the iK500 will be in volume control mode and “Vol” will be displayed on the LCD screen. Turn the rotary knob to adjust the volume up or down. The rotary control will automatically revert to volume control mode after a short time period if any other menus have been selected.
To scroll through the other menus, simply use the rotary control as a
Treble: To adjust the treble on the iK500, use the rotary control as a
Bass: To adjust the bass level on the iK500, use the rotary control as a
Auxiliary Input: To enable the auxiliary input on the iK500, an external device must be plugged into the 1/8” stereo auxiliary input on the back of the unit. Use the rotary control as a
Standby: In “Standby” mode, the iK500 will be powered down, but your docked iPod will continue to charge as long as a power source is plugged into the DC input on the back of the iK500. To enter standby mode simply press and hold the rotary control button until the unit turns off and “Standby” is displayed. Note: 3rd Generation iPods are compatible with the iK500 but will not charge while docked or respond to remote control playback functions.
ConnectingExternalDevices
To connect an external audio device to the iK500, enable |
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described in the Auxiliary Input section on the previous page. Connect your line level device to the 1/8” |
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stereo input on the back of the iK500 with the included auxiliary cable. See Figure 2. If the sound is |
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distorted, you may be overdriving the auxiliary input. Try turning down the external device until the |
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sound is no longer distorted. Note: 1st and 2nd Generation iPods require the use of the auxiliary input | PERFORMANCE | |
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Performance
Model: | iK500 | ||
Speaker Design | 2 | - Way | |
Woofer Size, in (mm) | 5 | (127) | |
Tweeter Size, in (mm) | 3/4 (20) | ||
Tweeter Design | Silk Dome | ||
Passive Radiator Size, in (mm) | 6 | X 6 (152 X 152) | |
RMS Power, Watts @ 1% Total Harmonic Distortion | 2 | X 20 | |
Effective Frequency Range, Hz | 50 - 20k | ||
Power Supply, Volts (Ampere) | 22 (2.7) | ||
Height, in (mm) | 8.5 | (216) | |
Width, in (mm) | 19.2 (488) | ||
Depth, in (mm) | 8.4 | (214) | |
Weight, lb (kg) | 9.2 | (4.2) | |
4 | iK500STEREOSYSTEM | 5 |
