WX
WARHORSEREMOTECONTROL
WXRC
Included Parts and Components
WXRCRemoteControl
Owner’sManual
WXRC Control Head This is the DIN sized unit
used to control the WXRC and your WX amplifiers. It
includes an attached 1 meter long 4-pin DIN cable.
This cable is also referred to as a PS2 cable and
you can use an extension (Male to Female) cable to
lengthen the cable if required (not included).
WXRCRemoteControl
Model:
WXRC
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WXRC Interface Box This small enclosure provides the
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power connections for the WXRC as well as being the
communication bridge between the Control Head and your
WX Series amplifiers.
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The WXRC is a component we envisioned from the start to compliment your KICKER Warhorse
amplifier. That is why all Warhorse amplifiers have been built from day one with the ability to be
controlled remotely...and now you have the tool to do so, the WXRC. The WXRC gives you complete
access to up to 16 KICKER Warhorse amplifiers and incorporates the latest in microprocessor
technology which allows you to group and control each Warhorse amplifier in your system. The WXRC
puts all of your amplifier controls at your fingertips from the driver’s seat...plus a whole lot more! Please
read this manual so you have a thorough understanding of the capabilities, installation and operation of
your WXRC.
Metal DIN Mounting Cage This cage is designed to
mount into a standard DIN sized opening and provide
a solid mounting for your WXRC.
Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring This ring trims out the
DIN Mounting Cage and provides a professional
finished look to your install.
Features
Amplifier Voltage Display Selected amplifier’s
current voltage is displayed in the default
screen scrolling menu.
ISIS Display Indicate Status & Input Settings
ISIS is a VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display),
5-way soft-touch keypad and 4 memory
presets that allows you to view any current
settings and make changes to your WXRC
and the connected amplifiers.
R-Tool Tool used to assist in removing the
WXRC Control Head from the Plastic Cosmetic
Trim Ring.
Amplifier Adjustment Allows you to
individually select and adjust any setting on
any amplifier controlled by the WXRC.
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Mounting Hardware Includes Four (4) sheet metal screws for mounting the Interface Box and two (2)
M3 flathead screws to mount the Cosmetic Trim Ring to the DIN Mounting Cage. Four (4) rubber
mounting washers are included to protect the mounting flange on the Interface Box.
WXRC Name The name of the WXRC is
displayed in the default screen scrolling menu.
Name is ‘WXRC’ by default but can be
changed by you to any name using up to 10
characters.
Amplifier Grouping & Group Adjustment
Allows you to build groups of amplifiers which
can then share similar settings and be
adjusted all at once.
Two (2) 4-pin DIN Network Cables are included. One 5-Meter Cable to connect your interface box to
your first Warhorse amplifier and additional 2-meter cable to connect additional Warhorse amplifiers to
the WXRC Communications Network.
WXRC Setup Allows you to setup and adjust
many options for the WXRC like ISIS display
brightness, lock codes, amp names, memory
names, etc. See details further in the manual.
Digital Remote Volume Control (DRVC)
Allows instant control of the output level of
selected amplifiers. The current setting of the
digital remote volume control is displayed in
the default screen scrolling menu.
ISIS (Indicate Status & Input Settings) System
Security Mode Allows you to ‘Lock’ and
‘Unlock’ your WXRC and connected WX
amplifiers to prevent un-authorized
adjustments.
The ISIS (Indicate Status & Input Settings) system consists of the VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display)
and nine soft touch buttons that make up the Keypad. The ISIS allows you to view and adjust the
settings of your WXRC and all of the WX Series amplifiers connected to it.
Number Of Units Under WXRC Control
The number of amplifiers currently being
controlled by the WXRC is displayed in the
default screen scrolling menu.
Global Memory Presets Allows you to store
and recall up to 4 memory settings for all
amplifiers connected to the WXRC.
Real Time Calendar & Clock The WXRC is
capable of displaying the current date and
time and is user adjustable.
DIN Sized Control Head The controller for
the WXRC is very thin and includes hardware
to be mounted in a standard DIN sized
opening.
Amplifier Temperature Display Selected
amplifier’s current temperature is displayed in
the default screen scrolling menu.
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Vacuum Flourescent Display (VFD)
KEYPAD
Using the existing DIN opening or the one you just created,
slide the Metal DIN Mounting Cage into the opening.
Secure the Cage by bending the Mounting Tabs on the
sides, top and bottom of the Cage using a small flat-blade
screwdriver. Use only the tabs that when bent will secure
the Cage to the Mounting Surface.
Here is a brief description of the indicators
found on the VFD:
Here is a brief description of the soft touch
buttons.
- Indicates the WXRC and/or WX
Series amplifier controls are locked out and
not usable.
- Used to select memory preset 1
or to store current settings into
memory preset 1.
Side View
- Indicates you are in the System Menu
- Used to select memory preset
2 or to store current settings into
memory preset 2.
- Indicates you are in the mute menu
or the mute function is active.
- Used to select memory preset
3 or to store current settings into
memory preset 3.
Top and Bottom View
- Indicates you are in the gain menu.
- Indicates you are in the equalizer menu.
- Used to select memory preset
4 or to store current settings into
memory preset 4.
- Indicates you are in the low pass filter
menu.
- Indicates you are in the high pass filter
menu.
Next, place the Plastic Cosmetic Trim
Ring into the Metal DIN Mounting cage.
There are two plastic retainers in the Trim
Ring (one on top and one on bottom)
that will snap into place.
- Used to exit the current menu.
- Indicates you are in the phase
menu.
- Used to enter the selected
menu.
- Indicates you are in the LIMITER
menu.
- Used to return to the Main
Menu and other functions explained
later in this manual.
- Memory preset 1 activated or
stored.
- Memory preset 2 activated or
stored.
Once in place, use the 2 supplied M3
flathead screws to secure the Trim
Ring to the Metal Cage.
- Used to advance up through
menu selections and/or adjust WXRC
and amplifier controls.
- Memory preset 3 activated or
stored.
- Used to advance down
through menu selections and/or adjust
WXRC and amplifier controls.
The WXRC Control Head is held in
place by two clips (one on each side)
of the Plastic Trim Ring.
- Memory preset 4 activated or
stored.
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These controls and their usage will be explained later with more detail in each menu usage section
Mounting
DIN Mounting
Using the supplied hardware you can mount the WXRC into a standard DIN sized opening.
Route the WXRC Control Head cable
through one of the openings in the Trim
Ring/Metal Cage assembly to your
WXRC Interface Box location.
Be sure you will have
a minimum of 2” (51
mm) clearance depth
behind your mounting
surface panel to
mount the WXRC.
If not using an existing DIN opening, you will first need to cut an opening that
is 7-3/16” (182 mm) by 2-1/8” (53 mm) into your mounting surface panel.
Press the WXRC control head in to
the assembly until it locks into place.
Your WXRC Control Head is now
mounted and you can move on to
the wiring section of this manual
It is VERY important that you DO NOT make the hole any
larger than the specified dimensions. If you make the
opening too large then the mounting cage will not work
properly.
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Surface Mounting With Screws
Using the R-Tool
The included R-Tools are used to remove the WXRC Control Head from the Trim
Ring/Metal Cage assembly. The R-Tools simply slide into the notched area on both sides
of the Plastic Cosmetic Trim Ring and will release the clips holding the WXRC Control
Head.
The WXRC Control Head can also be surface mounted if you do not have a spare DIN opening in your
dash or do not want to cut one into an existing panel.
The back of the WXRC Control
Head has two metal inserts
designed to work with M3 screws.
Find a suitable location and drill two
1/8 inch (3 mm) holes to secure the
WXRC Control Head.The holes
should be 5-17/32” (140 mm) apart
from center to center.
Wiring
Once your holes are drilled you
can use the two supplied M3
screws to secure the WXRC
Control Head to your mounting
surface. If the supplied screws are
not long enough to reach the
WXRC Control Head you can
supply your own M3 screws of the
required length to secure the
WXRC.
NOTE: You will need to have access to the area behind
the mounting surface to install the mounting screws.
Now that you have mounted your WXRC Control Head it is time to do some wiring. The first step is to
plug your WXRC Control Head into the WXRC Interface Box.
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NOTE!!! Whether using the supplied
M3 screws from the WXRC kit or
your own, the screws can not enter
into the WXRC more than 5/16” (4
mm). If you attempt to insert the
screw any deeper than this into the
WXRC Control Head you will run the
risk of damaging the unit.
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Route the WXRC Control Head cable
to your WXRC Interface Box
location.Your WXRC Control Head is
now mounted and you can move on
to the wiring section of this manual.
Next, run a fused (5 amp) constant 12 volt, ground and remote turn on to the WXRC Interface Box.
Connect the wiring to the removable power plug by loosening the set screws, inserting the stripped wire
and then tightening the set screw.
Surface Mounting With Velcro
If you do not want to cut any openings or drill any holes you can use a material such as Velcro™ to
secure your WXRC Control Head to your dashboard or other mounting surface. Velcro™ is not supplied
with your WXRC but can be obtained from any local fabric or retail store.
Place a 5” (127 mm) strip of
the loop half on the WXRC.
Place a 5” (127 mm) strip of the
hook half on the mounting surface.
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Now insert the removable power plug into the WXRC Interface Box. You should have something
resembling this picture at this point. The Control Head plugged in and the power plug wired correctly
and plugged in.
PS2 Communication
Network Jack
Navigation
Your KICKER WXRC uses the latest in microprocessor technology control to provide you with
operational information about your amplifiers, full control over amplifier settings, global memory presets
and amplifier group control capability.
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The menu system is designed in layers. There is a starting point and you simply keep drilling down
until you get to the menu item you want to view or change. This menu tree gives you an example of
how the WXRC menu structure is set up.
NOTE: Not all menus and menu items shown.
WXRC Network Cables
Now we can run the Network Cables from the WXRC Interface Box to your WX Series amplifiers to
create the WXRC Communications Network.
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DIN
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Run the supplied 5-meter Network
Cable from the Interface Box to the
5-Meter 6-pin DIN Cable
REMOTE IN jack of your first WX
Series amplifier.
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Run the supplied 2-meter Network
Cable from the first WX Series
amplifier’s REMOTE OUT jack to the
REMOTE IN jack of the second
amplifier.
∞
You can continue adding amplifiers (16
1-Meter 6-pin DIN Cable
total) by following this setup and
supplying your own Network Cables.
∞
The WXRC is supplied with 2 4-pin DIN
Network Cables, one 5-meter and one
2-meter. This is enough to connect 2
WX Series amplifiers to the WXRC
Interface Box. You can connect up to
16 WX Series amplifiers to the WXRC
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1-Meter 6-pin DIN Cable
by supplying additional cables.
Navigating the menu structure is very easy using the 5-way keypad.
If you need additional cables or need
to use custom lengths, you can
purchase pre-made 4-pin DIN
(S-Video) cables at any computer or
electronics store.
You use the
and keys to scroll through the available menu items. The
key is used to select that menu item. The
key backs you up one menu level
from where you are, and the
pressing and holding it for 1.5 seconds.
key can return you all the way to MAIN MENU by
This is how you view information and change settings in your WXRC Remote Control.
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Menu System
You can change the Digital Remote Volume Control (DRVC) at any time when you
are in the DEFAULT menu. Simply press the key to increase the volume level
or press the key to decrease the volume level.
Here are the descriptions of each menu item, its function and how to operate it.
DEFAULT - This menu is displayed when your WXRC is first powered up and operating. If you are in
another menu making adjustments, the WXRC will time-out and return to the DEFAULT menu
automatically after 3 minutes of no key press activity.
When you press either the or key to change the DRVC level,
the display will instantly show the current Remote Volume Level.
The following information is scrolled through the ISIS display one after the other and repeats.
The Digital Remote Volume Control has an operating range of 0.0 dB to -26.0
dB. Each press of the key will increase the DRVC level .5 dB and each
press of the key decreases the DRVC level .5 dB.
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- The name of the remote control. You can change this name to whatever you like. See
Pressing and holding either the or key will cause the DRVC level to change rapidly.
the WXRC SETUP section of the manual.
The WXRC will pause on the DRVC level for 2 seconds after you have made your
adjustment and then return to the previous DEFAULT menu item that was being
displayed before you adjusted the DRVC.
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- Displays the current voltage at the selected amplifier’s (
INFO AMP
) + 12 volt
battery terminal. Selecting the INFO is described in the WXRC SETUP section of the manual.
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amplifier (
INFO AMP
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MAIN MENU
This is the first menu you access from the DEFAULT menu and is the gateway to all the settings and
information display on your WXRC.
the WXRC SETUP section of the manual.
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memory name
- The name of the current Global Memory Preset in use, if any are
To enter the MAIN menu simply press the key while in the DEFAULT menu.
currently selected.
The available selections in the MAIN menu are:
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- The current setting of the Digital Remote Volume Control. You can
select which amplifiers are controlled by this function. See the WXRC SETUP section
of the manual.
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GROUP ADJ
WXRC SETUP
SECURITY
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XX units
- How many WX Series amplifiers are currently connected to the WXRC. If you have
4 but it only says 3...time to troubleshoot...or go fishing. Your choice.
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date display
- Displays the current date in month-day-year format. Requires initial setup by
you and then is kept up-to-date with internal backup battery. Described later in the WXRC SETUP
section of the manual.
Use the and arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in
the MAIN menu.
When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply
press the key to select it.
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time display
- Displays the current time in 12 hour am/pm format. Requires initial setup by
you and then is kept up-to-date with internal backup battery. Described later in the WXRC SETUP
section of the manual.
AMP ADJ
MENU - This menu item lets you select each individual amplifier
connected to the WXRC and view or adjust any of its settings.
You can freeze the scrolling display on any item in the DEFAULT menu by
simply pressing the key.
Once you select the
The list will show the current name of the WX Series amplifier.
AMP ADJ
menu a list of all the amplifiers connected to the WXRC will be available.
Once you freeze the scrolling display you can manually select any item to view
by pressing the key. Each press brings up the next item in the DEFAULT
menu.
Use the and keys to scroll through the list of available amplifiers. If
you have several of the same model of amplifier installed and did not change the
name prior to installing the WXRC then you will see the same name when you
press the or keys on the WXRC. In other words it appears like
nothing changed. It did...just read on.
If you want the display to start scrolling again, simply press the
key
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To help you identify which amp you are currently viewing simply press and hold the
key and the Remote Address of the amplifier will be displayed. This will aid
you in determining which amp you are currently viewing when you have multiple
amps of the same make.
As an example, if our center frequency is 100 HZ, a Q of .5
(area in gray) effects many more frequencies around 100 Hz
than a Q of 10 (area in black) There is no right or wrong Q,
you use whatever fits the needs of the system or personal
taste. KICKER uses a default Q of 3.
Changing the amplifiers name (coming up later in the manual) will help you here. Once you have found
the amplifier you wish to adjust simply press the key to select it.
Use the and keys to select your
bandwidth (Q) value and press the to
save your setting and return to the frequency, boost, bandwidthoptions menu. You can now
Once the amplifier you want to adjust is selected you will be able to choose from the following items.
Some of these functions may not be available depending on if the amplifier is assigned to a Group and
what LINK property the group has set. This is described in more detail in the WXRC SETUP menu.
select another equalizer option to adjust on this amplifier if desired.
Boostis where you boost the equalizer and has a range of+18 dbin .5 dB steps. Keep in mind that
GAIN
» EQ
for every 3 dB of boost you are requiring tFheLAaTmplifier to use twice as much power in that equalized
(No boost or cut).
LIMITER
» GAIN RANGE
» LO-PASS
» HI-PASS
» PHASE
area. The default setting from KICKER is
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bandwidth
options menu. You can now select another equalizer option to
adjust on this amplifier if desired.
Use the and keys to scroll through the selections above and press the key to
select.
while in the
When you afrerdeoqnueeandcjuysting the equalizer on this amplifier press the key
,
boost, bandwidth
options menu to return to the
GAIN
MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier’s gain controls. The WX Series
AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust.
amplifiers’ UltraMatch™ gain structure features both a digital input gain attenuator with Gain Ranges
AND 12dB of “tweakable” Gain adjustment in each range! This super wide adjustment range allows WX
amplifiers to operate flawlessly with any source unit, pre-amplifier, or line driver.
NOTE: While you are in the EQ menu the EQ indicator on the ISIS display is
lit. This indicates you are making adjustments in the EQ menu.
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MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier’s low pass crossover.
Use the and keys to scroll through frequencyand slopeand
When you are done adjusting the gain on this amplifier press the key to
return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust.
then press the key to select.
EQ
MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier’s single band parametric equalizer.
FREQUENCY
selects the crossover point and can be set at 20Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz steps.
Use the and keys to scroll through frequency, boost and
Use the and keys to select your frequselncoyp. ePress the key to
options menu. You
bandwidth
and then press the key to select.
save your setting and return to the
can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust on this amplifier if
desired.
frequency
and
FREQUENCY
selects the center frequency of the equalizer and can be set at 20 Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz
Steps.
SLOPE
selects the roll-off of the crossover and can be set from 6 dB to 48 dB in 6 dB Steps.
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menu. You can now select another equalizer option to adjust on this amplifier if
desired.
Use the and keys to select your low pass crossover slope. Press
the key to save your setting and return to the and
options menu. You can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust on
this amplifier if desired.
frequency
slope
bandwidth
(better known as Q) can be set from
effects more frequencies around the center frequency while higher Q effects fewer frequencies around
the center frequency.
0
to10in .5 increments. In simple terms, lower Q
When you are done adjusting the low pass crossover on this amplifier press the
key while in the frequencyand slopeoptions menu to return to the
AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust.
NOTE: While you are in the LO-PASS menu the LPFindicator on the ISIS
display is lit. This indicates you are making adjustments in the LO-PASS
menu.
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The KICKER WXRC monitors and prevents any low pass crossover point
from being set any closer than 1/3 octave from the high pass crossover
muteMENU - Here is where you can mute the the output on the amplifier for setup or testing
purposes.
check the ISIS display and see if the
flashing. If it is then you need to go to the HI-PASS menu and lower the
high pass crossover point.
point. If you cannot set the low pass LcrPoFssover where you want then
is lit and the
HPF
indicator is
Use the or keys to select from mute onor mute off. Press
the key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu and choose
another function to adjust.
This is done as a safety precaution to prevent a notch filter condition.
NOTE: While you are in the MUTE menu the
are making adjustments in the MUTE menu.
MUTE
indicator on the ISIS display is lit. This indicates you
hi-pass
MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected amplifier’s high pass crossover.
If you exit the MUTE menu the amplifier muted (Mute On), the MUTE
Use the and keys to scroll through frequency and slope
indicator in the ISIS VFD will begin flashing to indicate this.
and then press the key to select.
The
MUTE
indicator will stop flashing once you un-mute the amplifier.
FREQUENCY
selects the crossover point and can be set at any 1/12th octave spaced frequency from
15 Hz to 159 Hz in 1 Hz steps.
LIMITER
MENU - Here you can adjust the limiter on the WX amplifier.
While in the LIMITER ADJ Menu, use the arrow to increase the WX amplifier’s
RMS output in a range from 0 dB to -10 dB. This controls the power consumption
of the amplifier to operate within the limitations of your vehicle’s charging system.
Using the arrow will reduce the RMS output and also the power
consumption of the amplifier.
to save your setting and return to the
You can now select another high pass crossover option to adjust on this amplifier
if desired.
frequency
and
Use the and keys to select your frequenscyl.oPpreess the key
options menu.
SLOPE
selects the roll-off of the crossover and can be set in 6 dB steps. WX.1 Series is 6 dB to 24 dB
in 6 dB Steps.
Press the key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu.
You can now choose another function to adjust.
the key to save your setting and return to the
options menu. You can now select another high pass crossover option to adjust
on this amplifier if desired.
Use the and keys to select your high fprasesqcureosnscoyver slope. Press
and
slope
NOTE: The limiter is a very special feature of the Warhorse amplifier. It is included to make your high
powered stereo system more enjoyable. The expression “it takes power to make power” has never
been truer than it is with our 10,000 Watt masterpiece. If you don’t have enough output capacity from
your alternators to maintain full power from your Warhorse the battery bank will drop in voltage. If your
Warhorse doesn’t get enough power then it shuts off showing the <Volt LED. This is very frustrating. To
avoid this situation you can turn up the Limiter. Apply a higher setting to the Limiter until the Warhorse
can play without going into low voltage protection.
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AMP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust.
NOTE: While you are in the HI-PASS menu the
display is lit. This indicates you are making adjustments in the HI-PASS menu.
HPF
indicator on the ISIS
Decreasing the RMS output with the limiter does cut down on power consumption, but it allows
continuous use. The only way to get more power out of the Warhorse is to supply more charging
system power. This may involve a larger alternator or adding a second alternator. More battery capacity
will work for short term usage, but the actual power ultimately comes from the alternator(s).
The KICKER WXRC monitors and prevents any high pass crossover point from being set any closer
than 1/3 octave from the low pass crossover point. If you cannot set the high pass crossover where
you want then check the ISIS display and see if the
flashing. If it is then you need to go to the LO-PASS menu and raise the low pass crossover point.
HPF
is lit and the
LPF
indicator is
GAIN RANGEMENU - Here you can select the WX Series amplifiers’
UltraMatch™ digital input gain range. The UltraMatch™ gain structure features
four selectable Gain Ranges (1-2-5-10 volt).
This is done as a safety precaution to prevent a notch filter condition.
In “Gear-Head” terms, the Gain Range and Gain adjustments can be compared to the gear box and
gas pedal of a race car. The Gain Range represents what gear you’re in and the Gain represents
stepping on the gas. In this menu you are adjusting the gear box. THE GAIN RANGE OF YOUR
AMPLIFIER NEEDS TO BE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE!
phaseMENU - Here is where you can switch the polarity of the output between 0 or 180 degrees.
Use the or keys to select from 0 degree or180 degree. Press the key to
save your setting and exit the PHASE menu.
NOTE: While you are in the PHASE menu the
you are making adjustments in the PHASE menu. By default, all amplifiers are set to 0 Degree.
PHASE
indicator on the ISIS display is lit. This indicates
1v range, 2v range, 5V
Range
or
Use the 10vandrange. keys to scroll through
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Group Adjustment
Press the key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu to select another function
to adjust.
GROUP ADJMENU - This menu item lets you select each amplifier group
(up to 10 can be created in the WXRC SETUP menu) connected to the WXRC
and view or adjust any of its settings.
NOTE: While you are in the GAIN RANGE menu the
lit. This indicates you are making adjustments in the GAIN RANGE menu.
SYS
and
GAIN
indicators on the ISIS display are
This section describes how to adjust the settings in each group. See the WXRC SETUP section later in
the manual for a complete description on amplifier group setup.
The GAIN RANGE function is a SYSTEM menu function and that is why the
SYS
indicator and the
GAIN
are lit while adjusting the GAIN RANGE function.
When a group is created from the WXRC SETUP menu it can be set as a LINK ON or a LINK OFF
group. All of the GROUP ADJ functions are described in this section but what you can adjust for the
group will vary based on this setting.
noise GENMENU - Here you can activate the integrated pink noise generator of the selected WX
Series amplifier and is very useful for testing and troubleshooting your system.
Pink noise is a sound made up of equal energy at all 1/3 octaves from 20 Hz to 200 Hz and sounds like
the static between radio stations.
A LINK ON group allows you to adjust each
of the following settings and they are shared
for each amplifier in the group:
A LINK OFF group allows you to adjust each
of the following settings and they are shared for
each amplifier in the group:
When activated, pink noise is generated by the WX amplifier’s DSP.
Use the or keys to scroll through noise offand noise on.
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»GAIN
»»ELQO-PASS
»»NLIOMIISTEERGEN
»»HPIH-APSAESS
Press the key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu to
select another function to adjust.
»MUTE
»»GLIAMIINTERRANGE
»NOISE GEN
NOTE: When the pink noise is activated (NOISE ON) the LEFTand RIGHT
indicators on the ISIS display will begin blinking. This indicates that the PINK
NOISE generator is active.
Look for more details and explanations on grouping amplifiers and setting them up in the WXRC SETUP
menu of this manual.
If you exit the PINK NOISE menu with the generator on (NOISE ON) the leftand RIGHTindicators
in the ISIS display will stay flashing to indicate this.
Once you select the
group ADJ
menu a list of all the groups created by the
through
The
LEFT RIGHT
indicators will stop flashing once you turn off
(NOISE OaFnFd) the pink noise generator.
group. This will either be the default name from KICKER (
WXRC will be available. The list will show the current namgeroofuthpe-s0e1lected
GROUP-10) or any name you may have assigned to the group.
REMOTE VOLMENU - Here you can choose to have the selected WX
Series amplifier’s output level controlled by the Digital Remote Volume Control (DRVC).
Use the and keys to scroll through the list of available groups.
Use the or keys to scroll through REMOTE ONand REMOTE OFF.
Once you have found the group you wish to adjust simply press the key to
select it.
Press the key to save your setting and return to the AMP ADJ menu to
select another function to adjust.
NOTE: If the ISIS display reads
this signifies that no amplifier groups have been created.
N/A
when you enter the GROUP ADJ menu,
NOTE: While you are in the REMOTE VOL menu the
display is lit. This indicates you are making adjustments in the REMOTE VOL menu.
SYS
indicator on the ISIS
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Once the group you want to adjust is selected you will be able to choose from the following items
(depending on LINK setting).
Boost
is where you boost or cut the equalizer and has a range of
0 dB
to
+18 db
in .5 dB
power in that equalized area. The default setting from KICKER is
steps. Keep in mind that for every 3 dB of boost you are requiringFthLeATamplifier to use twice as much
(No boost or cut).
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Use the and keys to adjust your boost or cut and press the
»»LHOI--PPAASSSS
»»PMHUATSEE
key to save your setting and return to the frequency,boost,
bandwidth
options menu. You can now select another equalizer option to
adjust in this group if desired.
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»NOISE GEN
GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust.
Use the and keys to scroll through the selections above and press the key to
select.
NOTE: While you are in the EQ menu the
lit. This indicates you are making adjustments in the EQ menu.
EQ
indicator on the ISIS display is
GAINMENU - Here is where you adjust the selected group’s gain controls. All amplifiers in the
group will be adjusted up or down when you adjust the gain control. If each amplifier has different gain
settings, the WXRC will display the gain level of the highest amplifier in the group . It also monitors and
maintains any differences between channels or individual amplifiers that you may have set separately.If
you can not adjust a group up or down, then it means the channel differences are being maintained and
there is no where to go. You will need to adjust each amplifier individually or set each amplifier’s gain to
a similar setting.
lo-pass
MENU - Here is where you adjust the selected group’s low pass crossover controls. All
amplifiers in the group will be adjusted.
Use the and keys to scroll through frequency and slopeand
then press the key to select.
Here is an example:
FREQUENCY
selects the crossover point and can be set at 20 Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz steps.
12.0 while amp 2 is at 0.0.
When you select this group to adjust the gain you will see
of the group.
Group-01 has two amplifiers in it, amp 1 has both channe1ls2g.a0in set at
in the display, the highest gain setting
Use the and keys to select your frequency. Press the
key to save your setting and return to thefrequency and slopeoptions menu.
You can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust in this group if
desired.
When you try to increase or decrease the gain setting of this group, nothing will happen. Since the gain
range is 12 dB (0.0 dB to 12.0 dB) there is no way to increase or decrease the gain and maintain 12 dB
of difference between the amplifiers. The WXRC is maintaining the differences you set between the
amplifiers.
SLOPE
selects the roll-off of the crossover and can be set from
6
to
48 dB/OCT
in 6 dB steps.
EQMENU - Here is where you adjust the selected group’s EQ controls. All amplifiers in the group
frequency
Use the and keys to select your low pass crossover slopse.lPorpeses
and
will be adjusted.
the key to save your setting and return to the
options menu. You can now select another low pass crossover option to adjust in
this group if desired.
Use the and keys to scroll through frequency, boostand bandwidthand then
press the key to select.
When you are done adjusting the loswlpoapses crossover in this group press the
options menu to return to the GROUP
FREQUENCY
selects the center frequency of the equalizer and can be set at any 1/12th octave spaced
frequency from 20 Hz - 200Hz. (20 Hzto 200 Hz)
key while in the
ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust.
frequency
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NOTE: While you are in the LO-PASS menu the
display is lit. This indicates you are making adjustments in the LO-PASS
menu.
LPF
indicator on the ISIS
equalizer option to adjust on this group if desired.
bandwidth
(better known as Q) can be set from
effects more frequencies around the center frequency while higher Q effects fewer frequencies around
the center frequency.
.5
to
10
in .5 increments. In simple terms, lower Q
The KICKER WXRC monitors and prevents any low pass crossover point from being set any closer than
1/3 octave from the high pass crossover point. If you cannot set the low pass crossover where you
want then check the ISIS display and see if the
LPF
is lit and the
HPF
Use the and keys to select your
press the to save your setting and return to the
options menu. You can now select another equalizer option to
adjust in this group if desired.
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boost,
,
indicator is flashing. If it is then you need to go to the GROUP ADJ. HI-PASS
menu and lower the high pass crossover point. This is done as a safety
precaution to prevent a notch filter condition.
bandwidth
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phase
MENU - Here is where you can adjust the selected group’s polarity output between 0 or 180
degrees. All amplifiers in the group will be adjusted.
Use the or keys to scroll through offand ON.
Press the key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and
choose another function to adjust.
Use the or keys to select from 0 degree or180 degree.
Press the key to save your setting
NOTE: While you are in the Limiter menu the
you are making adjustments in the Limiter menu.
LIMITER
indicator on the ISIS display is lit. This indicates
When you are done adjusting the phase in this group press the key to
return to the GROUP ADJ menu and choose another function to adjust.
See the operation page in this manual for a brief description for setting the Limiter.
MENU - Here you can adjust the selected group’s UltraMatch™ digital input gain
range. The UltraMatch™ gain structure features four selectable Gain Ranges (1 volt, 2 volt,
5 volt, 10 volt).
NOTE: While you are in the PHASE menu the
PHASE
indicator on the ISIS display is lit. This indicates
GAIN RANGE
you are making adjustments in the PHASE menu.
By default, all channels in all amplifiers are set to 0 Degree.
MENU - Here is where you can mute the output in the selected group for setup or testing
In “Gear-Head” terms, the Gain Range represents what gear you’re in and the Gain adjustment
represents stepping on the gas. In this menu you are adjusting the gear box. This group adjustment
sets the Gain Range of all the amplifiers in the group to the same setting. THE GAIN RANGE OF YOUR
AMPLIFIER NEEDS TO BE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE!
mute
purposes.
Use the or keys to select from mute on or mute off. Press
the key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and
choose another function to adjust.
Use the and keys to scroll through 1v range, 2v range, 5v
range, 10v range.
NOTE: While you are in the MUTE menu the
are making adjustments in the MUTE menu.
MUTE
indicator on the ISIS display is lit. This indicates you
Press the key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu to
select another group function to adjust.
If you exit the MUTE menu with the amplifier muted (Mute On), the MUTE
indicator in the ISIS display will begin flashing to indicate this.
NOTE: While you are in the GAIN RANGE menu the
lit. This indicates you are making adjustments in the GAIN RANGE menu.
SYS
and
GAIN
indicators on the ISIS display are
The
MUTE
indicator will stop flashing once you un-mute the amplifier.
The GAIN RANGE function is a SYSTEM menu function and that is why the
SYS
and the
function.
GAIN
indicators are lit while adjusting the GAIN RANGE
LIMITER
MENU - Here you can adjust the selected group’s Limiter settings. The function will vary
depending on if this is a LINK ON or LINK OFF group. Both functions are described below.
noise GEN
MENU - Here you can activate the selected group’s integrated pink noise generator for
LINK ON
testing and troubleshooting your system. Pink noise is a sound made up of equal energy at all 1/3
octaves from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and sounds like the static between radio stations. When activated, pink
noise is generated by all the WX Series amplifier’s in this selected group.
In a LINK ON group, each amplifier in the group shares the exact same Limiter setting.
Use the or keys to adjust the RMS Output on the Warhorse
Amplifier. Pressing the UP arrow increases RMS output on all of the amplifiers in the
group, while pressing the DOWN arrow reduces the RMS output of all the amplifiers
in the group.
Use the or keys to scroll through noise off and noise on.
Press the key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu and
choose another function to adjust.
Press the key to save your setting and return to the GROUP ADJ menu
and choose another function to adjust.
NOTE: When the pink noise is activated (NOISE ON) the LEFTand RIGHTindicators on the ISIS
display will begin blinking. This indicates that the PINK NOISE generator is active.
LINK OFF
If you exit the PINK NOISE menu with the generator on (NOISE ON) the leftand RIGHTindicators
In a LINK OFF group, each amplifier in the group has its own unique Limiter setting that has been
selected from the AMP ADJ menu. Here you can, as a group, turn the Limiter OFF or ON, ON being the
individual setting you selected from the AMP ADJ menu.
in the ISIS display will stay flashing to indicate this.
The
LEFT
and
RIGHT
indicators will stop flashing once you turn off
(NOISE OFF) the pink noise generator.
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WXRC Setup
Press the key to save your setting and return to the DISPLAY menu to
select another display function to adjust.
WXRC SETUP
MENU - This menu item lets you select and adjust many operating parameters for your
WXRC, create amplifier groups, change names, change lock codes. A lot of very powerful tools and
functions are built into your WXRC.
hold time
MENU - Here you can select how long each item in the DEFAULT menu pauses (1 to
11 seconds) before scrolling continues. The default setting for this 2 seconds.
Here is a list of the menu items contained in the WXRC SETUP menu:
Use the and arrow keys to scroll through the available settings:
»group amps
display
»lock code
amp name
1 sec.
to
11 sec.
in 1 second increments.
»wxrc name
»reset wxrc
»
»mem name
»
»about
Press the key to save your setting and return to the DISPLAY menu to
select another display function to adjust.
Use the and arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in
the WXRC SETUP menu.
scrnsaverMENU - Here you can turn on (AUTO) or off (OFF) the built in
screensaver function for the ISIS display. If turned on, the display will power down and go blank after 90
seconds with no key press activity. Pressing any key on the WXRC will wake up the
screen.
When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply
press the key to select it.
Use the or arrow keys to scroll through the available settings:
offand auto.
DISPLAY
MENU - Here you can adjust the items displayed in the DEFAULT menu as well as
customize the display to fit your use.
Press the key to save your setting and return to the DISPLAY menu to
select another display function to adjust.
Here is a list of the menu items contained in the DISPLAY menu:
»info amp
set date
brightness
»temp. c/f
»hold time
»scrnsaver
set time
MENU - Here is where you can set the proper date (Month, Day, Year) that is displayed
in the scrolling DEFAULT menu. The WXRC contains a backup battery good for 5 years to maintain this
setting even if power is removed from the unit.
»led on lvl
»led dimlvl
»
»set date
»
»led time
The month will begin blinking when you enter the menu. Use the and
arrow keys to scroll through and set the month. Press the key to
save the month setting and advance to the day.
Use the and arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in
the DISPLAY menu.
The day will begin blinking, use the and arrow keys to scroll
through and set the day. Press the key to save the day setting and advance
to the year.
When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply
press the key to select it.
brightness
MENU - Here you can adjust the intensity level of the ISIS display from 1 of 5 different
The year will begin blinking, use the and arrow keys to scroll
through and set the year. Press the key to save the year setting and return
to the month.
levels.
maUxsiemtuhme and arrow keys to scroll through the available settings:
,
high, medium, low, minimum.
PRESS &
HOLD
When you have set the month, day and year correctly then press and hold the
HOME key for 1.5 seconds to save your settings and return to the DISPLAY menu.
Press the key to save your setting and return to the DISPLAY menu to
select another display function to adjust.
When saved the display will return to the DISPLAY menu.
temp c/f
MENU - Here you can select in which format, Celsius or Fahrenheit, the temperature
readings are displayed.
NOTE: After 3 minutes without any key press activity, the WXRC will save the current date settings and
return to the scrolling DEFAULT menu.
Use the or arrow keys to scroll through the available settings:
fahrenheitand celsius.
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led time
MENU - The backlit keys on the WXRC have two intensity
set time
MENU - Here is where you can set the proper time in am/pm
format that is displayed in the scrolling DEFAULT menu. It is also
protected by the backup battery.
modes, On and Dim. This menu lets you select how long the WXRC waits
when there is no button press activity before switching from the On level to
the Dim level. The default is 90 seconds.
The hour will begin blinking when you enter the menu. Use the and
arrow keys to scroll through and set the hour. Press the key to
save the hour setting and advance to the minutes.
1 Usseect.he and arrow keys to scroll through the available settings:
(shortest delay) to
240 sec
(longest delay)
The minutes will begin blinking, use the and arrow keys to scroll
through and set the minutes. Press the key to save the minutes setting and
advance to the am/pm selection.
Press the key to save the setting and return to the DISPLAY menu.
NOTE:This menu item works hand-in-hand with the LED ON LVL and LED DIM LVL menu items. Use
this menu setting to determine how long your ISIS keys stay brightly lit after making your WXRC
adjustments.
select
the hour.
AM
or
The am/pm PinMdicator will begin blinking, use the and arrow keys to
. Press the key to save the am/pm setting and advance to
PRESS &
HOLD
At this point you have explored all the settings in the DISPLAY menu. Press the
When you have set the time correctly then press and hold the
key to return to the WXRC SETUP menu.
HOME key for 1.5 seconds to save your settings and return to the DISPLAY menu.
NOTE: After 3 minutes without any key press activity, the WXRC will save the
group amps
MENU - Here you can create and customize amplifier groups in the WXRC. This is
current time settings and return to the scrolling DEFAULT menu.
one of the most powerful and fun functions of the WXRC. Once you assign an amplifier to a group, it
and all the other amplifiers in its’ group can be adjusted in unison from the GROUP ADJ menu. All
amplifiers in a group still maintain the ability to be adjusted individually in the AMP ADJ menu even when
they are grouped...just what functions are accessible will vary based on the group setup.
led on lvl
MENU - The backlit keys on the WXRC have two intensity
modes, On and Dim. When the keys are pressed and in use they will brighten
to the level set in this menu. The default setting from KICKER is 11.
The complete list of what functions can be controlled together (Group Adj) or separately (Amp Adj)
Use the and arrow keys to scroll through the available settings:
(Brightest) to (Off)
are described in the LINK menu a little bit later in the manual.
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The WXRC has 10 groups (Group-01through Group-10) for you to use. Each of these groups is
capable of having up to 16 amplifiers assigned to it. No more than 16 amps total can be
controlled by the WXRC. So if you have 16 amplifiers connected to the WXRC and you assign all 16 to
Group-01, you can not create any more groups.
Press the key to save the setting and return to the DISPLAY menu.
NOTE: As you lower the brightness level of the LED ON LVL you may not be able to reach the 0
setting. This is because the On level can not be set any lower than the current Dim level. So...if the Dim
level (discussed next) is set to 3, you would only be able to lower the On level to 3. If you want to use a
lower value for the On level you will need to lower the value of the Dim level.
Example You have multiple amplifiers driving your subwoofer(s) and want to control all of them at the
same time. Change a setting and have it changed in all of the amplifiers simultaneously.
Here is a list of the menu items contained in the GROUP AMPS menu.
led dimlvl
MENU - The backlit keys on the WXRC have two intensity
modes, On and Dim. When the keys are not being used they will dim to the
level set in this menu. The default setting from KICKER is 3.
groups
»group name
»assign
»release
»link
Use the and arrow keys to scroll through the available settings:
(Brightest) to (Off)
»
»remote vol
11
0
Use the and arrow keys to scroll through the available selections in
Press the key to save the setting and return to the DISPLAY menu.
the GROUP AMPS menu.
NOTE: As you raise the brightness level of the LED DIM LVL you may not be able to reach the 11
setting. This is because the Dim level can not be set any higher than the current On level. So...if the On
level (discussed previously) is set to 7, you would only be able to raise the Dim level to 7. If you want to
use a higher value for the Dim level you will need to raise the value of the On level.
When you have the menu item selected that you want to view or adjust simply
press the key to select it.
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Link Off - GROUP ADJ
RELEASE
MENU - Here you can remove any amplifier(s) from a group it is currently assigned to.
If you set the group’s Link property to Link Off each amplifier in the group can have these items
adjusted from the GROUP ADJ menu.
Use the or keys to select which group you want to release an
amplifier(s) from and press the key to select it.
GAIN
»MUTE
»LIMITER
If the display shows
that group.
N/A
then there are no amplifiers currently assigned to
»
»NOISE GEN
If there are amps assigned to the group then use the or keys to
scroll through the list of amplifiers.
Link On - AMP ADJ
If you set the group’s Link property to Link On each amplifier in the group can have these items
adjusted from the AMP ADJ menu.
If you have multiple amps of the same make or name you can check its’ Remote
Address to help you identify which amp you are currently viewing. Simply press and
hold the key and the Remote Address of the amplifier will be displayed.
GAIN
»
» MUTE
Link On - GROUP ADJ
If you set the group’s Link property to Link On each amplifier in the group can have these items
adjusted from the GROUP ADJ menu.
Press to remove the selected amplifier from the current selected group.
The display will flash RELEASED to confirm the amplifier has been removed.
Once an amplifier is removed from a group it is added back to the list of
available amplifiers in the ASSIGN menu.
GAIN
MUTE
»EQ
»LIMITER
»LO-PASS
»HI-PASS
»GAIN RANGE
»
»NOISE GEN
»
»PHASE
Continue releasing the amplifiers you want removed from this group by using the
or keys to select the amp and the key to select it.
Wow...things do change up quite a bit. But why? Glad you asked! The following example shows why
this happens and why the Link function exists...but we know there are many more.
When you are done releasing amplifiers from this group, press the key to
return to the RELEASE menu’s group selection screen. You can then select
another group to release amplifiers from.
Example You have four Warhorse amplifiers driving four SoloX Woofers. You would want to control all
of these amplifiers together and share many settings between them the same since they are all on bass
duty.
NOTE: While selecting amplifiers to remove from a group, If you remove all the
amplifiers the display will read
amplifiers assigned to this group.
N/A
letting you know there are no more
You would select a group and assign each of your four Warhorse amplifiers to this group. For this
example we will assume you also changed the name of the group to BIG BASS.
LINK
MENU - Here you can set the Link property of the selected group to Link On or Link Off. By
default all groups have the Link property set to Link Off.
Next select the BIG BASS group from the LINK menu and set its Link Property to Link On.
Now you would be able to set the gain range, gain, equalizer, low pass crossover, high pass crossover,
Limiter, etc. for all four amplifiers at the same time using the BIG BASS group you created. Each
amplifier would share these important settings and you don’t have to adjust four amplifiers, just adjust
the BIG BASS group from the GROUP ADJ menu and that’s it.
The Link property sets a group to have certain characteristics depending on the setting (Link On or Link
Off). By adjusting this one setting you completely change what settings and adjustments are shared
between amplifiers in the group, what settings you can select to adjust in the AMP ADJ and GROUP
ADJ menus and how certain settings act once they are selected. You have all ready seen an example of
this in the GROUP ADJ menu when adjusting the Limiter.
The only options you would be able to adjust from the AMP ADJ menu would be each amplifiers
individual gain setting and mute function.
Link Off - AMP ADJ If you set the group’s Link property to Link Off each amplifier in
the group can have these items adjusted from the AMP ADJ menu.
The gain setting allows you to level match each amplifier in the group independently in case one
channel or amp needs to be tweaked to match the rest.
GAIN
LIMITER
» GAIN RANGE
» NOISE GEN
» EQ
» LO-PASS
» HI-PASS
» PHASE
»
The mute function is for muting individual channels or entire amplifiers for setup and testing purposes.
»
» MUTE
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Once you select the
WXRC will be displayed in a scrolling list. The list will either display the names
you have created or the default names if you have not re-named them.
LINK
menu, a list of all 10 groups controlled by the
MEM NAME
MENU - Here you can change the default name of each of the four global memories
(memory-1to memory-4) to any 10 character name you want. Very useful for identifying a preset by
its purpose (SPL, SOUND Q, ROCK, RAP, etc).
Use the or keys to scroll through the list of groups and press
the key to select.
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Use the or keys to select LINK ON or LINK OFFfor the group.
When you have the memory selected that you want to name simply press the
key to select it.
When done selecting the current group’s Link property, press the key to
save the setting and return to the list of groups.
You can now use the and keys to move the blinking cursor left or
right to select which character you want to change.
You can now select another group to view or adjust by using the or
keys and select it by pushing the key.
U(AseBtheC...1 a2nd3 keys to change the selected character.
...etc.)
PRESS &
HOLD
OR
Press the key to return to the GROUP AMPS menu and select another
When you are finished press and hold the key for 1.5 seconds to save
function.
your new group name.
You can now select another Memory Name to re-name or press the key to
REMOTE VOL
MENU - Here you can choose to have the selected group’s output level controlled by
the Digital Remote Volume Control (DRVC).
return to the WXRC SETUP menu.
If you wish to use the DRVC as a master volume control, raising and lowering the output level of all
the amplifiers, select all the groups and set to them REMOTE ON. By default, all groups are set to
REMOTE OFF.
AMP NAME
MENU - Here you can change the default name of each WX Series amplifier to any 10
character name you want.
Use the or keys to scroll through the amplifiers connected to the
Use the or keys to scroll through the list of groups and press the
WXRC.
key to select.
When you have the amplifier selected that you want to re-name simply press the
key to select it.
Use the or keys to scroll through REMOTE ON and REMOTE
OFF
You can now use the and keys to move the blinking cursor left or
right to select which character you want to change.
When done selecting the current group’s Remote Vol setting, press the key
to save the setting and return to the list of groups.
Use the and keys to change the selected character.
WXRC NAME MENU - Here you can change the default name of the WXRC controller (-WXRC-) to
(A B C...1 2 3...etc.)
any 10 character name you want. This is the name that scrolls in the DEFAULT menu.
PRESS &
HOLD
Use the and keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to select
When you are finished press and hold the key for 1.5 seconds to save
which character you want to change.
your new amplifier name.
Use the and keys to change the selected character. (A B C...1
2 3
...etc.)
You can now select another amplifier to re-name or press the key to return
to the WXRC SETUP menu.
PRESS &
HOLD
When you are finished press and hold the key for 1.5 seconds to save
your new WXRC name. You are now back in the WXRC SETUP menu.
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WXRC Security
LOCK CODE
MENU - Here you can change the default security lock code used for the WXRC
Security function. This code is used to unlock the WXRC after it has been locked to prevent
SECURITY
MENU - Want to keep your friends from adjusting your system to their tastes instead of
yours? The WXRC lets you do it! Here you get to lock out the controls and prevent tampering with your
system settings.
un-authorized use. The default lock code is 123.
Use the and keys to
move the blinking cursor left or right to
character you want to change.
select which
When the WXRC is locked down you will still see all of the DEFAULT menu items scrolling through the
display, you can freeze and un-freeze the scrolling and you can adjust the Digital Remote Volume
Control. These are the only controls accessible when the WXRC is locked.
Use the and keys to change the selected character.
(A B C...1 2 3...etc.)
Use the or arrow keys to scroll through the selections and press
the key to select.
PRESS &
HOLD
When you are finished press and hold the key for 1.5 seconds to save
your new security lock code. You are now back in the WXRC SETUP menu.
DON’T LOCK
LOCK WXRC
UNLOCK
does just that. It skips the entire locking function and returns to the MAIN menu.
NOTE: Please write down your lock code and keep it in a safe place. If you lock the WXRC you will
need this code to un-lock the unit. If you have lost your lock code you will have to ask a KICKER tech
what magic he may be able to work for you.
locks out all the WXRC controls.
unlocks the controls on all WX Series amplifiers connected to the WXRC.
RESET WXRC
MENU - Sometimes things just go wacky and the only way to fix things is to start
fresh. Or perhaps you just want to start with a clean new slate. Either way, RESET WXRC works for us.
The WXRC is designed to handle the automotive electrical system and all its wonderful peculiarities but
extreme low voltage conditions in your car, jump starting, voltage spikes, etc. could cause glitches or
errors in your WXRC settings. If this ever happens here is where you can fix it.
If you select any of the Lock functions, the WXRC will flash LOCKED in the display to verify the lock has
completed successfully.
Once the WXRC is locked it will return to the DEFAULT menu and the
indicator will be lit in the ISIS display.
LOCK
Use the or arrow keys to select SKIP RESEt or DO RESET
and press the key to select.
From the DEFAULT menu press the key to unlock the WXRC.
The WXRC will perform a complete reset back to factory defaults...
The display will show UNLOCK. Press the key
again to enter the UNLOCK menu and enter your code.
Use the and keys to move the blinking cursor left or right to
select which character you want to change.
Use the and keys to change the selected
character.
(A B C...1 2 3...etc.)
When you are finished press and hold the key for
PRESS &
HOLD
1.5 seconds to enter your unlock code.
If the code is correct the WXRC will unlock and return to the MAIN menu. If this did
not happen, then read on...
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TroubleShooting
If you enter the wrong code the display will flash the message
and return you to the UNLOCK menu.
BAD CODE
If your WXRC does not appear to be working, check obvious things first such as blown fuses, poor
or incorrect wiring connections, cables and connectors not fully seated, etc.
Press the key to enter your lock code again. Enter your code again making
sure to place the correct character in the correct position in the display. Blank
spaces count as part of the code so be sure you are entering your code correctly.
There is a Green LED located on one end of the WXRC Interface Box. This LED indicates the WXRC is
receiving power and is turned on.
Green LED off:
Verify the external fuse to the Interface Box is good.
Verify the power plug is fully seated in the Interface Box.
Verify the wiring is correct at the power plug.
With a Volt Ohm Meter’s (VOM) negative probe attached to chassis ground check:
+12 volt power terminal (should read +12V to +16V)
Remote turn-on terminal (should read +12V to +16V)
Ground terminal (should read 0V)
If you have tried entering your code several times with no success (several is defined as more than
3...less than 10) then you probably have forgotten your lock code.
You will need to call KICKER directly at (405) 624-8583 and speak to a tech to handle this situation.
You will need to have your amplifier’s serial number AND your receipt by the phone as the guys and gals
answering the phone will need this information from you to be of assistance.
Take the time right now to fill out the first page in this manual and staple your receipt to it. That way if
you ever need service (like forgetting your lock code) you will have all the information you need right
here with the manual.
Green LED on, no display on WXRC Control Head:
Verify the cable from the Control Head is plugged securely into the Interface Box.
If using an extension cable between the Interface Box and the Control Head, Verify the connectors
are plugged in securely on both ends.
If using an extension cable between the Interface Box and the Control Head, Verify the cable is a 6
conductor PS2 type cable.
If using an extension cable between the Interface Box and the Control Head, the cable or
connectors on it may be bad, try bypassing the extension cable and plugging the Control Head
directly into the Interface Box. If this works, then try a new cable.
Memory Presets
There are four global memory presets built into the WXRC, each with its own indicator in the ISIS
display and a dedicated memory key to activate it.
GAIN
» EQ
PHASE
» MUTE
Each memory preset stores all the values shown at the right
for each amplifier connected to the WXRC. This gives you the
ability to dial in four completely different system settings and
store them in the memory presets for instant recall at any
time.
» LO-PASS
» HI-PASS
» LIMITER
» REMOTE VOL
Green LED on, garbage characters in display:
Power cycle your system (turn off, wait 3 seconds, turn on).
Reset the WXRC form the WXRC SETUP menu.
»
»
Verify all cables are securely plugged into the Interface Box.
Verify all Network Cables are securely plugged in at the Interface Box and WX Series amplifiers.
Verify all Network cables are good. If you made these cables check that they are properly wired
and terminated.
PRESS &
HOLD
STORING A PRESET: To store the current amplifier or group settings in the WXRC
into a memory preset simply press and hold the desired memory key until the ISIS
display flashes
STORED
and then release the memory key.
RECALLING A PRESET: To recall a memory preset simply press and release
the desired memory key. The matching indicator in the ISIS display will light
Green LED on,
STARTING *
displayed for a long time, amplifiers not responding:
Go back and double check your Communications Network cables and make sure they are inserted
properly and ‘snapped’ into place.
If you have purchased different cables, double check that they are 4 Pin S-Video DIN.
If you have made your own cables double check them for secure and proper termination.
Power cycle your system (turn off, wait 3 seconds, turn on).
up and the WXRC will display
in that preset into each WX Series amplifier.
LOADING
while it loads all the settings stored
WXRC Specifications
Reset the WXRC form the WXRC SETUP menu.
9-16 volts DC
9-16 volts DC
16 units
Operating Voltage:
WXRC displays
Remote Turn-On Voltage:
Maximum Amplifiers:
Autosearch function has failed due to a catastrophic failure, loss of communication network, loss of
power during software update.
Go back and double check your Communications Network cables and make sure they are
inserted properly and ‘snapped’ into place.
30 dB
DRVC Range:
If you have purchased different cables, double check that they are 4 Pin S-Video DIN.
If you have made your own cables double check them for secure and proper termination.
Removable plug will accept up to 12 gauge wire.
Standard DIN 7-3/16 x 2-1/8 (182mm x 53mm)
Power, Ground, Remote Terminals:
Mounting Hardware:
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Everything powers up and looks great, just no sound:
Is the indicator blinking in the WXRC display?. Turn off mute for all amplifiers.
MUTE
Use the Pink Noise function to test system for audio output. The pink noise function injects its
signal directly into the amplifier after the DSP processor. This helps to determine if the problem
is before the DSP and amplifier or after.
If you have pink noise from all your speakers then check your :
Gain Range settings.
Gain settings.
Crossover settings.
RCA cables and connections.
Head unit fader, balance and volume controls.
If you don’t have pink noise from all your speakers then check your :
Speakers.
Speaker cables and connections.
Amplifier power and speaker connections.
Other problem, I am lost, I don’t know, Help!:
Contact your local Authorized KICKER Dealer where you
purchased your unit for assistance.
Contact KICKER Technical Services for assistance.
CAUTION: When jump starting the vehicle, be sure that connections made with the jumper cables
are correct. Improper connections (+ to - & - to +) will result in blown fuses as well as failure to other
systems in the vehicle.
If you have questions about the installation and operation of your new KICKER WXRC Remote
Control, see the Authorized KICKER Dealer in your area or contact KICKER Technical Services directly
at (405)624-8583.
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Manual Contents
Features
Included Components
ISIS Display
p. 2-4
p. 3
p. 3-4
WXRC Setup
p. 22-30
WXRC Setup Menu
Display Menu
Brightness Menu
Temp Menu
Hold Time Menu
Screensaver Menu
Set Date Menu
p. 22
p. 22
p. 22
p. 22-23
p. 23
p. 23
p. 23
p. 24
p. 24
p. 24
p. 25
p. 25
p. 26
p. 26-28
p. 28
p. 28
p. 29
p. 29
p. 30
p. 30
Mounting
Wiring
p. 4-6
p. 7-8
p. 9-16
Menu System
Set Time Menu
Navigation
Main Menu
Amp Adjust Menu
Gain Menu
EQ Menu
LO Pass Menu
HI Pass Menu
Phase Menu
Limiter Menu
Gain Range Menu
Noise Generator Menu
p. 9
LED ON Level Menu
LED DIM Level Menu
LED Time Menu
Group Amps Menu
Release Menu
p. 10-11
p. 11-12
p. 12
p. 12
p. 13
p. 14
p. 14-15
p. 15
p. 15-16
p. 16
Link Menu
Remote Vol Menu
WXRC Name Menu
Mem Name Menu
Amp Name Menu
Lock Code Menu
Reset WXRC Menu
Group Adjustment
p. 17-21
WXRC Security
Memory Presets
Specifications
p. 31
Group Adjust Menu
Gain Menu
EQ Menu
LO Pass Menu
Phase Menu
p. 17
p. 18
p. 18-19
p. 19
p. 20
p. 32
p. 32
TroubleShooting
Warranty Information
p. 33-35
p. 38-39
Mute Menu
Limiter Menu
Gain Range Menu
Noise Generator Menu
p. 20
p. 20-21
p. 21
p. 21
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ElectronicsLimitedWarranty
InternationalWarranty
Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of
THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt. When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer
it is warranted for TWO (2) YEARS from date of original purchase with receipt. In all cases you must have the original
receipt. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction
during the warranty period, Kicker will repair or replace (at its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent
merchandise at no charge. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes. Discontinued
products may be replaced with more current equivalent products.
Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty
policies.
WARNING: KICKER products are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing!
Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion is more damaging to your ears than listening to an
undistorted system at the same volume level. The threshold of pain is always an indicator that the sound level is too
loud and may permanently damage your hearing. Please use common sense when controlling volume.
This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the
original purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as
provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or
implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties; therefore
these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have other
rights that vary from state to state.
GARANTÍA INTERNACIONAL
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Comuníquese con su concesionario o distribuidor Kicker internacional para obtener infor ación sobre procedimientos
específicos relacionados con las normas de garantía de su país.
ADVERTENCIA: Los excitadores Kicker son capaces de producir niveles de sonido que pueden dañar
permanentemente el oído. Subir el volumen del sistema hasta un nivel que produzca distorsión es más dañino para el
oído que escuchar un sistema sin distorsión al mismo volumen. El dolor es siempre una indicación de que el sonido es
muy fuerte y que puede dañar permanentemente el oído. Sea precavido cuando controle el volumen.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE
Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (Kicker) Dealer for warranty
Designs directly. You can confirm that a dealer is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window
decal.
La frase "combustible para vivir la vida Livin' Loud™ a todo volumen" se refiere al entusiasmo por la vida que la marca
Kicker de estéreos de automóvil representa y a la recomendación a nuestros clientes de que vivan lo mejor posible ("a
todo volumen") en todo sentido. La línea de altavoces y amplificadores Kicker es la mejor del mercado de audio de
automóviles y por lo tanto representa el "combustible" para vivir a todo volumen en el área de "estéreos de automóvil"
de la vida de nuestros clientes. Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas y
reglamentos locales sobre ruido en cuanto a los niveles legales y apropiados de audición fuera del vehículo.
If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs (Kicker), call the Kicker
Customer Service Department at (405) 624-8510 for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Package all
defective items in the original container or in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:
INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE
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Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband Road, Stillwater, OK 74075
Nehmen Sie mit Ihren internationalen Kicker-Fachhändler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf, um Details über die
Garantieleistungen in Ihrem Land zu erfahren.
The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective components.
The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight-
collect to you.
WARNUNG: KICKER-Treiber können einen Schallpegel erzeugen, der zu permanenten Gehörschäden führen kann!
Wenn Sie ein System auf einen Pegel stellen, der hörbare Verzerrungen erzeugt, schadet das Ihren Ohren mehr, als ein
nicht verzerrtes System auf dem gleichen Lautstärkepegel. Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige dafür, dass
der Schallpegel zu laut ist und zu permanenten Gehörschäden führen kann. Seien Sie bei der Lautstärkeeinstellung
bitte vernünftig!
Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a "proof-of-purchase" statement listing
the Customer's name, Dealer's name and invoice number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on items
without proof-of-purchase will be determined from the type of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be
prepaid; items sent freight-collect, or COD, will be refused.
Der Slogan "Treibstoff für Livin' Loud" bezieht sich auf die mit den Kicker-Autostereosystemen assoziierte
Lebensfreude und die Tatsache, dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen, in allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach dem Besten
("Livin' Loud") zu streben. Die Lautsprecher und Verstärker von Kicker sind auf dem Markt für Auto-Soundsysteme
führend und stellen somit den "Treibstoff" für das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden dar. Wir empfehlen allen unseren
Kunden, sich bezüglich der zugelassenen und passenden Lautstärkepegel außerhalb des Autos an die örtlichen
Lärmvorschriften zu halten.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed.
It does not cover:
o Damage due to improper installation
o Subsequent damage to other components
o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation
o Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be
considered abuse
o Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
o Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion
o Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
o Return shipping on non-defective items
o Products with tampered or missing barcode labels
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number
o Freight Damage
GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE
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Pour connaître les procédures propres à la politique de garantie de votre pays, contactez votre revendeur ou
distributeur International Kicker.
AVERTISSEMENT: Les haut-parleurs Kicker ont la capacité de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager
l'ouïe de façon irréversible ! L'augmentation du volume d'un système jusqu'à un niveau présentant une distorsion
audible endommage davantage l'ouïe que l'écoute d'un système sans distorsion au même volume. Le seuil de la
douleur est toujours le signe que le niveau sonore est trop élevé et risque d'endommager l'ouïe de façon irréversible.
Réglez le volume en faisant prevue de bon sens !
o The cost of shipping product to Kicker
o Service performed by anyone other than Kicker
L'expression " carburant pour vivre plein pot " fait référence au dynamisme de la marque Kicker d'équipements audio
pour véhicules et a pour but d'encourager nos clients à faire le maximum (" vivre plein pot ") dans tous les aspects de
leur vie. Les haut-parleurs et amplificateurs Kicker sont les meilleurs dans le domaine des équipements audio et
représentent donc pour nos client le " carburant pour vivre plein pot " dans l'aspect " installation audio de véhicule "
de leur vie. Nous encourageons tous nos clients à respecter toutes les lois et réglementations locales relatives aux
niveaux sonores acceptables à l'extérieur des véhicules.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 72-hour service for all electronics (amplifiers, crossovers, equalizers, etc.) returns.
Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered.
Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service
Department at (405) 624-8510.
Note: To get the best performance from your new Kicker Amplifier, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • U.S.A. • (405) 624-8510
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