Introduzione
The Kicker 46KMC2 is a weather-resistant, gauge-style media center designed for marine and powersports applications. It features an easily readable screen, a rotary encoder for intuitive control, and an integrated amplifier providing over 200 watts of total peak power across four channels. This unit offers versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming, USB input, RCA inputs, and an AM/FM radio tuner. Its durable construction and IPX66 certification ensure reliable performance in challenging outdoor environments.
Informazioni di sicurezza
- Scollegate sempre a batteria di u veiculu prima di fà qualsiasi travagliu elettricu.
- Ensure proper grounding to prevent electrical hazards and ensure optimal performance.
- Do not operate the unit if it is damaged or malfunctioning. Refer to the troubleshooting section or contact support.
- Install the unit in a location that does not obstruct visibility or interfere with vehicle operation.
- Use appropriate gauge wiring for power and speaker connections to prevent overheating and damage.
- This unit is weather-resistant, but avoid direct high-pressure water spray or submersion.
Cuntenutu di u pacchettu
Verificate chì tutti l'articuli sò presenti in u pacchettu prima di principià l'installazione.
- Kicker 46KMC2 Media Center Unit
- Hardware di muntatura
- Wiring Harness with RCA and USB Inputs
- Trim Bezel (Black and Chrome options may be included)
- Manuale d'uso (stu documentu)

Imagine: Latu view of the KMC2 unit with its integrated heat sink and the comprehensive wiring harness, including RCA and USB connections.
Installazione è installazione
Muntà
The KMC2 is designed to fit into a standard gauge opening. Ensure the mounting surface is flat and stable. A 3-inch hole saw is typically used for creating the mounting hole. Secure the unit using the provided mounting hardware.
Cunnessioni di cablaggio
Connect the wiring harness to the appropriate power, ground, accessory, and speaker outputs. The unit features a built-in amplifier, allowing direct connection to four speakers. For external amplification, utilize the RCA pre-outs.
- Putenza (Giallu): Cunnette si à una fonte di alimentazione costante di 12V.
- Terra (Neru): Connect to a solid chassis ground.
- Accessoriu/Accensione (Rossu): Connect to a switched 12V source.
- Uscite di l'altoparlanti (coppie culurite): Connect to your speakers (e.g., White/White-Black for Front Left, Gray/Gray-Black for Front Right, Green/Green-Black for Rear Left, Purple/Purple-Black for Rear Right).
- Uscite RCA: Per cunnessione à un esternu amppiù vivu.
- Input USB: Per cunnette dispositivi USB.

Imagine: Latu angulatu view illustrating the compact design and the main wiring connector of the KMC2 unit.
Istruzzioni di funziunamentu
Cuntrolli Overview

Image: Front view of the KMC2 unit with its black trim bezel, highlighting the display and control layout.

Image: Front view of the KMC2 unit with its chrome trim bezel, showing the alternative aesthetic.
- Power / Source Button: Press and hold to power on/off. Press briefly to cycle through audio sources (AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB, AUX).
- Manopola di l'encoder rotativu: Rotate to adjust volume. Press to select menu options or confirm settings.
- Pulsante di menu: Accede à i paràmetri di u sistema è à l'aghjustamenti audio.
- Buttone di preimpostazioni: Access saved radio station presets.
- Track Forward/Backward Buttons: Skip tracks in media modes or tune radio stations.
- Pulsante Play/Pause: Riproduce o mette in pausa a riproduzione multimediale.
Abbinamentu Bluetooth
- Ensure the KMC2 is powered on and set to Bluetooth source mode.
- In u vostru dispositivu mobile, attivate u Bluetooth è cercate i dispositi dispunibili.
- Select "Kicker KMC2" from the list of devices.
- Once paired, the unit will confirm the connection, and you can stream audio wirelessly.
Funziunamentu Radio (AM/FM)
- Select AM or FM source using the Power/Source button.
- Use the Track Forward/Backward buttons to manually tune or seek for stations.
- Press the Presets button to recall saved stations. To save a station, tune to the desired frequency, then press and hold a preset number button.
Mantenimentu
- Pulizia: Aduprà un soft, damp pannu per pulisce a superficia di l'unità. Evitate detergenti abrasivi o solventi.
- Resistenza à u clima: While weather-resistant (IPX66), avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures when not in use. Ensure all connections are secure to maintain water resistance.
- Cunnessioni: Periodically check all wiring connections for corrosion or looseness, especially in marine environments.
Risoluzione di prublemi
| Prublemu | Causa Possibile | Soluzione |
|---|---|---|
| Nisun putere | Blown fuse; improper wiring; low battery voltage. | Check and replace fuse; verify power and ground connections; check battery. |
| Nisun sonu | Vulume troppu bassu; fonte sbagliata selezziunata; fili di l'altoparlanti scollegati. | Increase volume; select correct source; check speaker connections. |
| Prublemi di disconnessione/accoppiamentu Bluetooth | Device too far; interference; unit not in pairing mode. | Move device closer; reduce interference; re-enter pairing mode on KMC2 and device. |
| Poveru Reception Radio | Antenna micca cunnessa o dannighjata; zona di signale debule. | Verificate a cunnessione di l'antenna; pruvate un locu diversu. |
Specificazioni
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Numero di mudellu | KMC2 (46KMC2) |
| Forza di output | 200 Watt (piccu) |
| Tecnulugia di cunnessione | Bluetooth, USB, RCA |
| Tipu di cuntrollu | Rotary Knob, Push Buttons |
| Funzione speciale | Built-In Bluetooth, Weather-Resistant (IPX66) |
| Dispositivi compatibles | Smartphone, Altoparlanti |
| Modu Output Audio | Stereo |
| Cunfigurazione di u Canale Sonu Surround | 4.0 |
| Culore | Black (with optional Chrome bezel) |
| Pesu di l'articulu | 1.98 liri |
| Dimensioni di u produttu | 8 x 8 x 8 inch |
Garanzia è Supportu
Infurmazioni di Garanzia
KICKER warrants that your new purchased item is free from defects and will function to its full specifications under normal use for a period of 1 annu from the original invoice shipping date. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims.
Assistenza Clienti
For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or warranty inquiries, please contact KICKER customer support. Visit the official KICKER websitu per l'infurmazioni di cuntattu è e risorse di supportu più aggiornate.
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