Installation . . . as easy as 1, 2, 3
1. Mounting Choose a structurally sound location to mount your Kicker amplifier. The amplifier’s
end-panel controls need to be accessible for adjustment. 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 amplifier. If possible, mount the amplifier in the climate-controlled passenger compartment. Drill four
holes using a 7/64” (3mm) bit and use the supplied #8 screws to mount the amplifier.
2. Wiring Disconnect the vehicle’s battery to avoid an electrical short. Then connect the ground wire
to the amplifier. 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. Use a twisted pair of RCA (low-level)
interconnect cable to feed the audio signal to
the amplifier. Only use speaker wire (high-level)
inputs if your source unit does not have RCA
type outputs. Keep the RCA cable away from
factory wiring harnesses and other power wiring.
If you need to cross this wiring, cross it at a 90
degree angle.
Install a fuse within 18” (45cm) of the battery
and in-line with the power cable connected to
your amplifier. If you ever need to remove the
amplifier from the vehicle after it has been
installed, the ground wire should be the last wire
disconnected from the amplifier--just the
opposite as when you installed it. See the chart below for power and ground wire size, and fusing
recommendations.
3. Configuration The following diagrams show the most common configurations for your Kicker ZX
series amplifier.
Two Channel Operation (Stereo) These ZX amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum
impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation. See Figure 2.
Bridged Operation (Mono) ZX.2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum
impedance of 4 ohms when in bridged operation. See Figure 3.
Stereo and Mono Operation Simultaneously (SAMS) The ZX.2 series amplifiers are capable of
operating into a minimum impedance of 4 ohms mono and 2 ohms per channel in stereo
simultaneously with the use of passive crossovers. See Figure 4.
INSTALLATION
ZX.2AMPLIFIER
ZX100.2
TwoChannelModel:
ZX.2SeriesAmplifier
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Use only one type of signal input to the amplifier,
either RCA Cable or Speaker Wire
RCA Cable
(Low-Level)
Speaker Wire
(High-Level
Output)
Speaker Wire
(High-Level Input)
Left +
Left -
Right -
Right +
Minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation
Minimum impedance of 4 ohms when in bridged operation
Minimum impedance of 4 ohms mono and 2 ohms per channel in
stereo simultaneously with
the use of passive crossovers
ZX100.2
CONFIGURATION
Note: To get the best performance from your new Kicker Amplifier, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.
Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.
