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Page 1: ...Leaderin AudioEngineering KAV 1500 Five ChannelPower Amplifier Instructions for Use Owner s Reference ...

Page 2: ...KAV 1500 make sure the amplifier is turned off andany output device such as preamplifier is in muteor stand bymode Make sure all cableterminationsare of the highest quality and free fromfrayedends short circuits or coldsolderjoints Useonly oneset of inputsto the amplifier at a time After reconfiguringfor MAT do not usemorethan oneinput at a time After bridging onechannelmustremainunbridged THEREAR...

Page 3: ... SYSTEM Input and Output Connections OPTIONAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Multi AmpThroughput Bridged Operation Exampleof ConnectionScenario Multi PowerMode AMPLIFIER OPERATION On Off and Operation TROUBLESHOOTING SYSTEM NOISE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WARRANTY RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS Page 1 1 3 4 4 6 8 10 10 12 12 16 18 19 19 19 20 21 22 23 Krell KAV 1500 Amplifier iii ...

Page 4: ... FIGURE1 FIGURE2 FIGURE3 FIGURE4 The KAV 1500Front Panel The KAV 1500Back Panel Reconfiguring the KAV 1500 for MATOperation Reconfiguring the KAV 1500 for Bridged Operation Page 5 7 13 15 iv Krell KAV 1500 Amplifier ...

Page 5: ...KAV 1500 amplifier andrelated systemcomponents Definition of Terms Following arethe definitions of keytermsusedin yourowner s reference manual CONNECTIONS Bridging Amethod of linking twoamplifierchannels by distributing the speaker loadbetween the positive bindingposts Bridgingthe channels quadruples the power rating at 8 Ohms Bridgedconfigurationsshouldnot beusedwith loadsunder4 Ohms Krell Multi ...

Page 6: ...r via a single cable DB 25inputs and outputs are becomingpopular for connecting multi channel ANprocessors and power amplifiers simplifying the integration of the two components into your system OPERATION Off When the powerbutton on the front panel is pressedand the blue powerLEDturns off the component is off Operational Mode When the powerbutton on the front panel is pressedand the blue powerLED ...

Page 7: ...f the foamend capsat oneendof the amplifier at the sametime the secondpersongraspsthe undersideof the foamendcapsat the other endof the amplifier 2 Slowlylift the amplifierstraight out of the shippingbox 3 Placethe amplifier in a safe location andremove the protective plastic wrapping Notes f anyof theseitemsare not includedin the shippingbox pleasecontact your authorized Krell dealer distributor ...

Page 8: ...ation For the dimensions of your amplifier seeSpecifications on page23 Place the amplifier as close to the loudspeakers as possible andkeepthe speaker cable length to a minimum Speakercable addsimpedance to the load the amplifier mustdrive regardlessof the cable s gauge Krell amplifiers drive the lowest impedances with ease but long speakercables reduce the maximum powerthat is delivered to the lo...

Page 9: ...FIGURE1 THE KAV 1500 FRONTPANEL KAV 1500 1 PowerButton 2 Power LED ...

Page 10: ...Power Button Usethis button to switch the KAV 1500 powerfrom off to the operational mode and also to switch the 12VDC output 12 V trigger onandoff 2 Power LED Theblue powerLEDilluminates when the amplifier is in the operational mode 6 Krell KAV 1500 Amplifier ...

Page 11: ...round Input 5 Center Input 6RightInput 7 LeftInput Single ended Inputs 8 RightSurround Input 9Left Surround Input 10Center Input 11RightInput 12LeftInput Multi Channel Input 13Multi channel Input AmplifierChannel Outputs 14Right Surround Output 15Left Surround Output 16 Center Output 17RightOutput 18Left Output Fuses 19 AGC uses 20Line Fuse Remote Connections 21 12 VDC Remote PowerOut 22 12 VDC Re...

Page 12: ...ations Multi channel Input 13 Multi channelInput Thisis the DB 25 input for connecting to the DB 25 outputof a preamp processor The DB 25 input incorporates all five channels plus a 5 VDC 5 Volt trigger andallowsyou to send all audiosignalsand turn theamplifieronandoff via a singlecable Amplifier Channel Outputs 14 15 16 17 18 Outputs These aretheright surround 14 left surround 15 center 16 right ...

Page 13: ...n output that sends12 VDC poweron off 12 trigger signals to other Krell components andother devicesthat incorporate a 12 trigger 22 12 VDCRemotePower In TheKAV 1500 is equippedwith an input that receives 12 VDC poweron off 12 trigger signals from other Krell components andother devicesthat incorporate a 12 trigger This allows youto turn the KAV 1500 onandoff usinga Krell or other component in a cu...

Page 14: ...ut onyourpreamp processor to the DB 25 input 13 located onthe backpanelof the KAV 1500 TheDB 25 cablesimultaneously transmitsaudiooutputsandTrigger1 signals fromthe Krell Home TheaterStandard Surround Preamp processor HTS DB 25 outputto all inputs anda 5 VDC 5 Volt trigger onthe KAV 1500 via the DB 25 input Note Youneed to configureTrigger1 onthe HTS beforeoperation IMPORTANT Donot connectthe mult...

Page 15: ... theamplifier for balanced operation TheXLR pin configurationis described below Pin1 Ground Pin2 Non inverting 0 Pin 3 Inverting 180 Krell recommends usingbalanced interconnectcables Balanced interconnectcables not only canminimize sonicloss but are also immune to induced noise especiallywith installations usinglongcables Balanced connections have6 dBmore gainthansingle ended connections When leve...

Page 16: ...d the cover locate andstay aware of the location of the power supply round silver structures behindthe amplifier front panel Avoidmaking contactwith that areaof theamplifier 3 Remove jewelry Rings necklaces bracelets andother pieces of metal jewelry canconductan electrical charge Considerremovingthembefore attempting any reconfiguration 4 Alwaysreplacecover Make sure the amplifier s cover is prope...

Page 17: ...ration Left ToSlow Channel Start J1M 8oard For J For eff SurroundJ For Right Bridging Surround J6fl J4N J5 J7111 J12 J11 llJ1 II J13 1 J1811 Jr6111 CRj17 I L piiTB 5 ESJ i ng J19 J23 0 i 2 I J29IIIJ25 PRC Permanent ribbon connections Do Not Remove MAT Multi AmpThroughput MAT ribbon connections ...

Page 18: ...to jumperpin J5 Connect the other endof the ribbon connectioncable to jumperpin J11 5 Usethe remainingribbon connectioncables to connect J10to J16 J 17to J22 J23to J28 6 Replace the cover sliding the front panelendin first and usingthe T 15Torx wrench secureall 14 cover screws TheKAV 1500 amplifier is nowreconfigured for MAT operation Connectingthe KAV 1500Reconfigured for MAT SeeFigure 2 on page7...

Page 19: ... Option1 Bridging r BRG the Left and Right Channels Bri l e Bri ing J6111 J411II J5 J7111 J1211 J11111 __ PRC Option 3 Bridging I BRG the Center and Left L Surround Channels f 1418111 J1611II317 P10705B J2411 J19111J2211 111423 I __ PRC Option2 Bridging r BRG the Right and Center Channels f I For X J12111 J1111J1ql J13111 J1811 J1611 IIIJ17 Option4 Bridging I BRG the Left Surroundand Right Surroun...

Page 20: ...g Options1 and3 or Options1 and4 or Options 2 and4 IMPORTANT Donot attemptto bridgechannels in anyway otherthanspecifiedin thesedirections Option 1 Tobridgethe left andright channels connect oneendof the ribbon connection cableto jumper pin J6 Connect the otherendof the ribbonconnection cableto jumper pin J11 Option 2 Tobridgethe right andcenterchannels connect oneendof the ribbon connection cable...

Page 21: ...dleft surroundchannelsare bridged connectthe output cable from the output deviceto the appropriatebalanced 5 or single ended 10 center channelinput 2 Connect the positive loudspeaker lead red to the positive binding post onthe center amplifier channel 16 Connect the negativeloudspeaker lead black to the positive bindingpost of the left surroundamplifier channel 15 Option 4 1 When the left surround...

Page 22: ...o extend the listeningenvironment throughout yourhome When theKAV 1500 is reconfigured for MAT each channel powers anindividual loudspeaker withoneKAV 1500 dedicated to driving outputs to theleft loudspeakers andone KAV 1500 drivingoutputs to therightloudspeak ers The diagram below illustratesthisconnection scenario Living Room L Kitchen L Left Speakers Patio L LeftAmplifier Gym L Bedroom L Right ...

Page 23: ...owerandsafely drives loudspeakers to extremely high soundpressurelevels However usecarewhen setting high playback levels andlowerthe volume level at anysign of loudspeaker distress Troubleshooting SystemNoise When you mixandmatchhigh performance audio components eachwith its own ground potential a lowfrequency hum may occurin oneor all loudspeakers If this happens when youplacethe KAV 1500 into yo...

Page 24: ...tis it A Check that the shorting pins for the KAV 1500 are inserted into the XLRinputs the unit is shippedwith the pins in place When using the single endedinputs these shorting pins mustbe inserted between pins 1 and3 to keepexternal noise from corrupting the signal For moreinformation see Connecting the KAV 1500 Amplifier to Your System on page10 Q CanI bridge all the channels on myKAV 1500 A Th...

Page 25: ...ory all freight and associated charges to thefactoryareyourresponsibility Krell will payretum fright to theU S A based fright for warder of yourchoice Freight and othercharges to shipthe unit fromthefreightforwarder to you arealsoyourrespon sibility Krell is notresponsible for any damage incurred in transit Krellwill file claims for damages asnecessary for unitsdam aged in transitto thefactory You...

Page 26: ...loss of or damage to this product during ship mentto the Krell factory andprepayall shipping charges Please see the Warrantypagein this manual concern ing liability for shipping damage and shipping charges This product mayalso be handdelivered if arrangements with the Service Department havebeenmadein advance Proof of pur chasewill be requiredfor warrantyvalida tion at the timeof hand delivery IMP...

Page 27: ...z 0 dB 3 dB 118dB 1 kHz 0 06 20 kHz 0 25 26 4 dB 100 kOhms 2 15 Vrms Peak to Peak RMS 8 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms Idle Max 166 V 59 V 300 W 600 W 1 100 W 280 W 3 460 W 5 single ended via RCA connectors 5 balancedvia XLRconnectors 5 via DB 25connector 5 amplifier channelsvia five way speaker binding posts 19wx 6 3h x 20 25din 48 3w x 16h x 51 4d cm Shipping 125lb 56 81kg Unit only 108lb 49 09kg All operat...

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