INPUT GAIN: The input gain control is
not a volume control. It matches the output
of the source unit to the input level of
the amplifier. Maximum power out of the
amplifier is possible with the gain in the
lowest position. Incorrectly setting the gain
can result in distorted output or damage
to, and premature failure of, your speakers.
For a quick setup, turn the source unit up to
about 3/4 volume (if the source unit goes to
30, turn it to 25). Slowly turn up (clockwise)
the gain on the amplifier until you can hear
audible distortion, then turn it down a little.
To use the preferred method of setting the
input gain using a voltmeter or oscilloscope,
begin by turning off the amplifier and
disconnecting all speakers from it. Turn the
gain knob completely off (counterclockwise)
and all crossovers off, or to their least
effective setting. If a remote bass accessory
is connected to the amplifier, turn it
completely on (clockwise). Ensure all EQ
and DSP settings on the source unit such
as bass, treble, fader, seating position etc
are set to linear, flat, center, or off. Turn
on the amplifier. Play a 0dB sine wave
through your source unit and increase the
volume to about 3/4 of maximum. Sine
wave tracks can be downloaded for free
from
KICKER.com under the "Support" tab.
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