2ZX AMPLIFIERS
ZX.2-SERIES AMPLIFIERS Owner’s Manual
INSTALLATION
Mounting: Choose a structurally sound location to mount your KICKER amplifi er. Make sure there are no items
behind the area where the screws will be driven. Choose a location that allows at least 4” (10cm) of open
ventilation for the amplifi er. If possible, mount the amplifi er in the climate-controlled passenger compartment. Drill
four holes using a 7/64” (3mm) bit and use the supplied #8 screws to mount the amplifi er.
Wiring: Disconnect the vehicle’s battery to avoid an electrical short. Then, connect the ground wire to the
amplifi er. Make the ground wire short, 24” (60cm) or less, and connect it to a paint-and-corrosion-free, solid,
metal area of the vehicle’s chassis. Adding an additional ground wire of this same gauge (or larger) between the
battery’s negative post and the vehicle chassis is recommended.
The ZX amplifi er has dual input sensitivity differential RCA inputs which will receive either high or low level signals
from your car stereo’s source unit. A high-level signal can be run from the source unit’s speaker outputs to the
stereo RCA input on the end panel of the amplifi er using the KICKER ZISL as shown (make sure you set the ZX
amplifi er’s input level switch to “HI”). Alternatively, the signal can be delivered to the amplifi er using the low-level
RCA outputs on the source unit. Set the input level switch on the end panel of the amplifi er to “LO”. Either input
method will provide a low-level output signal at the RCA output, which effectively passes the audio signal to
another amplifi er or component. Keep the audio signal cable away from factory wiring harnesses and other
power wiring. If you need to cross this wiring, cross it at a 90 degree angle.
PERFORMANCE
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Model: ZX200.2 ZX450.2
RMS Power, all channels driven
@ 14.4V, 4Ω stereo, 1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 2Ω stereo, 1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 4Ω mono, 1% THD+N
70W x 2
100W x 2
200W
150W x 2
225W x 2
450W
Length 10¼” (260mm) 16¾” (425mm)
Specifi cations common to all models:
Height 2-1/8” (54mm)
Width 9-5/8” (244mm)
Frequency Response ± 1dB 20Hz–20kHz
Signal-to-noise Ratio >95dB, A-weighted, re: rated power
Input Sensitivity Low Level: 125mV–5V
High Level: 250mV–10V
Selectable Electronic Crossover Variable HI, LO, or OFF (bypass) | 50–200Hz, 12dB/octave
Bass Boost Variable 0–18dB @ 40Hz
Pro Tip: To get the best performance from your new KICKER Amplifi er and extend the warranty by 1 year, use
genuine KICKER accessories and wiring.
MODEL: ZX200.2 / ZX450.2
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