ButtKicher BKA300-4 Wireless Amplifier with Remote Control Owner’s Manual
- June 5, 2024
- ButtKicher
Table of Contents
ButtKicher BKA300-4 Wireless Amplifier with Remote Control
Safety Information
- Read these
- Keep these
- Heed all
- Follow all
- Do not use this apparatus near
- Clean only with dry
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for you If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
- WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this
- To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the
- The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily
Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
POWER BUTTON
Turn the Amplifier on or off using this button. See the “Power Status Indicator” section for the LED settings on the Amplifier.
INTENSITY
Remotely controls the output level of the Amplifier (i.e. the “volume” control). Set this to balance the ButtKicker® Advance with the sound system when using the Amplifier to power the ButtKicker® Advance.
PRESET EQ
Three optional preset “EQ” (equalizer) settings for changing how the Amplifier processes audio signals. (The names given do not necessarily reflect the optimal way to use the Amplifier for each type of media since each user will have his or her own settings preference.)
“Movie” setting: Frequency response is flat with no filtering or cutoffs.
“Music” setting: Set to +6dB increase of frequencies below 25 Hz with a frequency roll-off of -12dB per octave above 100 Hz.
“Game” setting: Set to -6dB reduction of frequencies below 25 Hz with a frequency roll-off of -12dB per octave above 100 Hz.
Amplifier Specifications
Dimensions: 8.25″ L x 9.25″ W x 3.5″ H
Weight: 4.6 lbs./2 kgs.
Power Output: 300 watts rms @ 4 ohms / 150 watts rms @ 2 ohms 120V / 240V – Convertible
Optional Base Stand Usage
The Amplifier can also be set in an upright, vertical position by placing it as shown (See Figure 5} in the optional Base Stand (included). MAKE SURE THAT THE AMPLIFIER’S SIDE VENTS ARE EXPOSED AND ARE FACING UP ON THE TOP SIDE WHEN PLACING THE AMPLIFIER IN THE BASE STAND.
Frequency
Response: 10 – 300Hz
Input Sensitivity: 100 volt
Wireless Specifications
Frequency: 2.4 GHz ISM band, FHSS
Usage: Worldwide
Range Approx. 30′ (9m) in normal / home environment
Included Accessories
Amplifier Setup
Amplifier Setup
RF Receiver / Transmitter Wireless Connection Setup
The RF Transmitter and RF Receiver link to each other using a randomly generated address. Once the Amplifier, RF Transmitter, and RF Receiver have been properly set up per Steps 1 and 2, if they do not automatically connect, then do the following:
- Press once the recessed button is located next to the LED on the RF Receiver (See Figure 3 – pg 10}. The LED will start blinking quickly showing that the RF Receiver is ready to connect to an RF
- Press once the recessed button is located on the bottom of the RF Transmitter ( See Figure 4 – pg 10}. The LED will start flashing If the connection has been successfully established the LED on both RF Receiver and RF Transmitter will stop blinking. If the RF units do not connect within 10 seconds, the RF Transmitter LED will start blinking slowly and the RF Receiver will continue to blink quickly. To retry the connection process, press the button of the RF Transmitter.
Note: lf you already have one RF Transmitter and Receiver pair working and you are installing a second set, press the button of the RF Transmitter twice. This will prevent interference between the two systems.
Wireless RF Receiver / Transmitter Setup
- Step 1
Plug the RF Receiver unit into the “RF Receiver” input on the back of the Amplifier. The green light on the side of the RF receiver indicates that the unit is powered on (See Figure 1}.
- Step 2
Connect the included AC adapter into the back of the RF Transmitter and plug it into a power outlet. Connect the RF Transmitter to the “sub out” or “LFE out” pre-amp output on your A/V processor using the included RCA “Y” adaptor and 1m RCA male to male cable (See Figure 2}. If you want to connect both your subwoofer and the Amplifier
to your system use the included “Y” adaptor. Use the included “Speaker Level Interface Adaptor” to connect to push-type passive subwoofer connectors on an A/V processor. Use the included 1m RCA male to male cable to position the RF Transmitter so that it faces towards the location of the Amplifier (line of sight is NOT required). The RF Transmitter has stereo RCA inputs. Use either a single mono or dual stereo RCA input(s) from the signal source (i.e. your A/V processor).
NOTE: Stereo inputs are “summed” to mono in the RF Transmitter.
__ When using the Amplifier’s “Wireless Setup”, the RF Transmitter also communicates the Remote Control’s commands to the Amplifier. Therefore make sure that the RF Transmitter is positioned so that the Remote Control can be operated WITH line of sight to the RF Transmitter. This allows the Remote Control to control the Amplifier’s operation even when the Amplifier is in a non-visible position (such as behind a couch or another piece of furniture).
INFRARED RECEIVER (IR EYE)
Used to receive a line of sight commands from the Remote Control for remote operation of the Amplifier. [Note: When the Wireless RF Transmitter and Send units are used, the Remote Control only needs to be able to “see” the RF Transmitter and not the Infrared Receiver on the Amplifier allowing the Amplifier to be placed in a non-visible location.]
POWER BUTTON
The Power Button connects the AC line to the amplifier circuits (i.e. turns the amplifier “on”). Check all amplifier connections and verify the AC line power source before engaging the Power Button.
POWER STATUS INDICATOR (Tri-Color LED)
When the LED is “red” it indicates that the Amplifier is plugged into a power source. A “green” LED indicates that the amplifier has been turned on either by using the Power Button on the front panel or the “On/Off” button on the Remote Control. If the Amplifier does not receive an audio signal for more than 60 minutes the Amplifier will go into “standby mode” and the LED will turn “yellow”. Once the amplifier receives the audio signal again the LED will turn “green”. If the Amplifier is turned off the LED turns “red”.
INTENSITY CONTROL
Controls the output level of the Amplifier (i.e. the “volume” control). Set this to balance the ButtKicker® Advance with the sound system when using the amplifier to power the ButtKicker® Advance.
Rear Panel
Rear Panel Operation – (From Left to Right)
SPEAKER OUTPUT BINDING POSTS
Power amplifier bridged output. Used for attaching speaker wire to the ButtKicker® Advance or other ButtKicker® brand low frequency audio transducers or other speakers. Turn the amplifier off before connecting to the Speaker Output. Wire sizes of 14 gauge and larger are recommended. Binding posts will accept banana-type connectors as well as bare wire.
- IR OUT/IN
Use for daisy-chaining multiple BKA300-4 units together so that one Remote Control can control all units simultaneously. Use a cable with either a mono or stereo mini jack connector (not included) to connect one BKA300-4’s IR “out” to the next BKA300-4’s IR “in” and so forth.
- RF RECEIVER
This input is for the RF Receiver unit and uses a USB style connector but only accepts the BKA300-4 RF Receive unit. See page 8 for Wireless Setup.
- LINE OUT/IN
RCA/phono jacks. The Line In should be used for the preamp output of a consumer home theater surround processor or stereo preamp with nominal signal levels of 100mVolt. The Line Out may be used to daisy-chain multiple amplifiers together for input signal purposes only. [NOTE: To control multiple amplifiers with one Remote Control the IR “in” and “out” will also have to be daisy chained together as per “IR OUT/IN” above.]
- VOLTAGE SELECTOR
This amplifier can be converted from a 115V to a 230V for either North American, or European use. Make sure the amplifier is powered off and the cord unplugged before changing the voltage.
WARNING: YOU MUST REPLACE THE ACTIVE FUSE WITH THE PROPER FUSE [SEE SPECIFIC TYPES BELOW UNDER ‘FUSE HOLDER’ (NOT INCLUDED)] WHEN CONVERTING THE VOLTAGE OF THIS AMPLIFIER. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
- POWER CONNECTOR Used to connect the supplied power cable to the amplifier.
CAUTION – you must use the supplied cable to avoid potential safety hazards. Also, for added protection, the amplifier may be plugged into a surge protector rather than directly into the outlet.
WARNING – DO NOT PLUG THE AMPLIFIER INTO ANY TYPE OF POWER CONDITIONER. FUSE HOLDER (INTEGRATED INTO THE POWER CONNECTOR) 120V Fuse: T3.15AL 250V for 120V 50/60Hz AC input. 220 – 240V Fuse: T1.6AL 250V 50/60Hz AC input. A spare fuse of the same type is also contained in the fuse holder for your convenience. Pull straight out after removing the power cord. Both the active fuse and the spare fuse are removed.
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