RKV – MARK II
RKV – MARK II
_________________________dynamic headphone amplifier____________
_________________________dynamic headphone amplifier____________
4.
Intended use / Application
AUDIO VALVE Hi-Fi Amplifiers are intended for use for the situations listed below only:
-
To play and transfer music of any make and fashion when this occurs in private dwellings
or studios.
-
All devices must be operated under moderate climatological circumstances,
comparable to
those under which human beings usually live. When the surrounding temperature is too
high, the device will heat up beyond its optimal parameters. This can damage the amplifier.
Proper ventilation will be needed, and the amplifier should not be covered in. Allow
approximately 3 cm of air sidewise and approximately 4 cm above the amplifier to cool the
amplifier.
-
Unusually high humidity of the air increases the risk of shortcircuits in the device because
of the increased conductivity. This reduces the internal insulation values dramatically and
will eventually result in a malfunction of the amplifier. This increased conductivity also
might endanger the user of the device. In general terms the amplifier should not be used
for other than its intended purpose.
Factory assembly & getting started
Once the amplifier has arrived at its desired destination, make sure the amplifier has ample time
to adjust to the climate at its new location. It is likely that the changes in temperature and
humidity between the last location and the new one, has caused condensation to build up
somewhere in the amplifier. This can damage the device. Please allow the amplifier at least two
hours to acclimatise.
The amplifier comes fully assembled, ready to go. The powercord should not be used as yet,
please connect all other input and output connectors first (cinch cables, speaker cables, etc).
The decive MUST be switched off while connecting it to other components, it might be damaged if
this is done with the amplifier under power. The person operating the amplifier might be hurt as
well in this case, since powerspikes, operating currents and voltage charges may occur! Check
whether the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. If so, you can now plug in the powercord.
Use high quality cables only! Usage of DIY cables, low spec cables or cables intended for other use
voids all warranty and cancels any product liability. Make sure all plugs are connected tightly to
the amplifier. When in doubt, replace the cable.
Allways use the device in a ’complete configuration’ , damages may occur when devices are not
connected to the amplifier when it is being run.
Never lift the device by its glass cover. The amplifier should be positioned at a level surface, in
time the construction of the glass housing may fail as a result of tensile forces.
Please check all connectors. If all connectors are undamaged, make sure the switch is in the OFF
position, connect the powercord and swith the amplifier on. You can make sure the amplifier is
properly connected by checking the tubes and the blue LED at the front of the amplifier. Only the
inside of each tube should glow. If the steel coverjacket glows as well, the device is faulty and
must be serviced immediately.
As a rule of thumb the device should work now. Don’t push the volume up to its maximum yet
and allow the device to burn in smoothly and avoid powerspikes.
The RKV-Amplifier needs at least a 10 Ampere circuit breaker between its powercord and the
mains. Make sure your wallsocket is equiped in such a fashion.
Summary of Contents for RKV - Mark II
Page 1: ......