The Leaderin Audio Engineering KAV-150a Power Amplifier Instructions for Use,v 98.
Contents KAV-150a PowerAmplifier Page INTRODUCTION UNPACKING PLACEMENT 4 Cabinetry Considerations ACPowerGuidelines Krell®Industries,Inc. 45 Connair Road CONNECTINGTHE KAV-150a TO YOUR SYSTEM Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA AMPLIFIER OPERATION 5 6 6 On/Off and Stand-by Operation SystemNoise Considerations E-MAILkrell@ krellonline.com WEBSITE www.krellonline.
CE Marking This product complies with the EMCdirective (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC). Introduction The KAV-150ais backed by a comprehensive customersatisfaction policy and one of the mostadvancedservice facilities in the industry. For detailed information on the terms and conditions of service, please consult your warranty registration card, or ®. contact your dealer, distributor, or Krell ® Thankyou for your purchaseof the Krell Unpacking KAV-150a Power Amplifier.
Placement WARNING Theamplifier mustnot be located whereit could be exposedto dripping or splashing fluids. Before you install the KAV-150a into your system,review the following guidelines to choosethe location for the KAV-150a. This will facilitate a clean,trouble-free installation. TheKAV-150a does not require any type of specialrackor cabinetfor installation. Forthe dimensions of the KA V- 150a, see Specificationson page10. Placethe KAV-150a amplifier on a firm level surfaceawayfromdirt or moisture.
Connectingthe KAV-150a to Your System WARNING Whenmakingconnections to this component or any other, makesure the power amplifier is off andthe preamplifieris in the muteor stand-bymode.Makesure all cable terminationsare of the highestquality, free fromfrayedends,shorts,or cold solderjoints. INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS To preventthe introduction of humor other noise into the system,organizeall wiring between the KAV-150aand other system components neatly. Separate AC wires from audio cables.
12 VDC REMOTEPOWEROUT This output sends12 volt poweron/off signals to other Krell ® components, as well as other devices that incorporate a 12 volt poweron/off trigger input. This allows for remoteturn on/off of the KAV-150a with the poweractivation of another Krell ® component as well as with other components used in a custominstallation. Note Consu/t the owner’s manua/of any device usedin a custominsta//ation to take furl advantageof the remote capabi/ity of the KAV-150a.
SYSTEM NOISE CONSIDERATIONS ACgrounding becomescritical whenconnecting high performanceaudio components. Whenmixing and matching audio components,eachwith their owngroundpotential, a low frequencyhummayoccur in oneor both speakers.This often occurswhenintroducing a newcomponent into a system.
Warranty Krell ®warrantsthis productto be free from defects in material or workmanshipfor a period of five years for circuitry andthree years for all mechanicalcomponentsfrom the original date of purchase.Shouldthis product fail to performat any time during the warranty,Krell® will repair it at no cost to the owner, except as set forth in this warranty. Transfer of warranty to a second owneroccurs automatically. Please contact Krell ® to have the nameon the warranty changed.
ReturnAuthorization Procedure To purchase additional packaging, ® please contact your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or the Krell® Service Departmentfor assistance. IMPORTANT ff you believe there is a problemwith your Krell ® is not responsible for any damage incurredin transit. KrelPwill file claimsfor component, pleasecontact your dealer, distributor, or the Krell®factory to discussthe damagesas necessary for products damproblem before you return the component agedin transit to the factory.
Krell® Industries, Inc. 45ConnairRoad Orange,CT06477-3650 USA KAV-150a PowerAmplifier TEL203-799-9954FAX203-799-9796 E-MAIL krell@krelloniine.com WEB SITEwww.krellonline.com Specifications FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz-20 kHz +0.0, -0.1 dB .5 Hz-150kHz +0.0, -3.0 dB SIGNALTO NOISE RATIO 112 dB, "A" weighted DISTORTION OUTPUTPOWER,each channel driven 8 Ohms 600 W(bridged) 8 Ohms 150 W 4 Ohms 300 W POWER CONSUMPTION Idle 1 kHz 0.06% THD 20 kHz 0.25% THD GAIN 40 W Max. 600 W DIMENSIONS 19wx 3.7h x 15.
