Krell s 1500 owners manual

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©2007 by Krell Industries, Inc. All rights reserved P/N 309582 S -“1500 Multichannel Amplifier Instructions for Use v07.0 This product is manufactured in the United States of America. Krell ®is a registered trademark of Krell Industries, Inc., and is restricted for use by Krell Industries, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. Krell Current Mode-„¢ is a trademark of Krell Industries, Inc. All other trademarks and tradenames are reg istered to their respective companies. CONTACT INFORMATION This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the lowvoltage directive (73/23/EEC). Krell Industries, Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 064773650 USA TEL 2032984000 FAX 2038912028 EMAIL krell@krellonline.com WEBSITE http://www.krellonline.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions. 2. Keep these Instructions. 3. Heed all Warnings. 4. Follow all Instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a drycloth. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 9. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a 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 dropped. 10. The S -“1500 amplifier must be placed on a firm, level surface where it is not exposed to dripping or splashing. 11. The ventilation grids on the top and bottom of the S -“1500 amplifier must be unobstructed at all times during operation. Do not place flammable material above or beneath the S-“1500 amplifier. 12. Before making connections to the S -“1500 amplifier, ensure that the power is off and other components are in mute or standby mode. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality, free from frayed ends, short circuits, or cold solder joints. 13. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE AN S -“1500 AMPLIFIER. Please contact Krell if you have questions not addressed in this guide.

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Contents Krell S-“1500 Multichannel Amplifier3 INTRODUCTION 5 DEFINITION OF TERMS 6 UNPACKING 7 PLACEMENT 8 AC Power Guidelines FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 10 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 11 CONNECTING THE S -“1500 AMPLIFIER TO YOUR SYSTEM 13 Input and Output Connections OPERATING THE S -“1500 AMPLIFIER 15 On/Off and Operation TROUBLESHOOTING SYSTEM NOISE 16 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS17 WARRANTY 18 RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE 20 SPECIFICATIONS21 Page