User’s Guide
for the
C R AT E
KX-220
Stereo Keyboard Amplifier
Please read this user’s guide before using your new amplifier!
KX-220 Stereo Keyboard Amplifier
Congratulations!
You are now the proud owner of one of the most versatile keyboard amplifiers available, the Crate KX-220 Four Channel Stereo Keyboard Amplifier. This incredible unit features Crate’s legendary performance and high quality construction in a rugged and easy to operate package.
Your KX-220 is proudly made in America, using only the best components. Extensive testing and Crate’s Five-Year Warranty assure you that your new amplifier is the absolute best it can be. In order to get the most out of it, we strongly urge you to read this manual before using the amplifier.
And thank you for choosing
Table of Contents: |
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Sample Hookup Diagram . . . . . . . . . . |
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System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . |
back cover |
CAUTION |
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
DO NOT OPEN |
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, |
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. |
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. |
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. |
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA
PRECAUCION PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA
NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN
TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
VORSICHT |
ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR |
NICHT OFFENEN |
VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT |
DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM |
BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM |
WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN. |
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND |
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC |
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR |
CAUTION: OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF |
ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE |
SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT |
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIP- |
PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. |
OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE |
DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE |
MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. |
CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRES- |
OF THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAM- |
POWER CORD; CONNECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY |
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SURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEAR- |
AGES OR INJURY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRE- |
GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET. |
CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS |
ING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS |
CAUTIONARY GUIDELINES: |
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INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER- |
ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOM- |
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VICE PERSONNEL. |
MENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME. |
ESTE APARATO HA SIDO DISENADO Y CON- |
PRECAUCION: PARA DISMINUIR EL RIESGO DE |
ADVERTENCIA: PARA EVITAR DESCARGAS |
PRECAUCION: NUESTROS AMPLIFICADORES |
STRUIDO PARA PROVEER ANOS DE OPERACION |
DESCARGAS ELÉLECTRICAS: (1) NO ABRA LA |
ELECTRICAS O PELIGRO DE INCENDIO, NO DEJE |
PUEDEN PRODUCIR NIVELES DE PRESION DE |
SEGURA Y CONFIABLE. PARA PROLONGAR LA |
CUBIERTA, (2) NO ES RECOMENDABLE |
ESTE APARATO EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O |
SONIDO ALTO. EXPOSICION CONTINUADA A LOS |
VIDA DE ESTA UNIDAD E IMPEDIR DANOS ACCI- |
REMOVER O DESACTIVAR LA PATA DEL POLO A |
HUMEDAD. |
NIVELES DE PRESION DE SONIDO ALTO PUEDE |
DENTALES POR FAVOR SIGA ESTAS INSTRUC- |
TIERRA DEL CABLE DE CORRIENTE, CONECTE |
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CAUSA DANO PERMANENTE A SU OIDO. ES |
CIONES PREVENTIVAS: |
CORRECTAMENTE A UNA TOMA DE CORRIENTE |
PRECAUCION: NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE |
ACONSEJADO QUE USE PRECAUCION AL |
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A TIERRA. |
EL USUARIO PUEDE REPARAR. DEJE TODO MAN- |
USUARIO Y ES RECOMENDADO PROTECCION |
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TENIMIENTO A LOS TÉCNICOS CALIFICADOS. |
PARA LOS OIDOS SI LA UNIDAD ES OPERADA A |
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VOLUMEN ALTO. |
THE CHART BELOW SHOWS THE U.S. GOVERNMENT’S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) REGULATIONS WHICH WERE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF THIS PUBLICATION FOR PERMISSIBLE NOISE EXPOSURE, PER 29CFR1910.95, TABLE G-16:
SOUND LEVEL DBA, |
DURATION PER DAY |
SOUND LEVEL DBA, |
DURATION PER DAY |
SOUND LEVEL DBA, |
DURATION PER DAY |
SLOW RESPONSE |
IN HOURS |
SLOW RESPONSE |
IN HOURS |
SLOW RESPONSE |
IN HOURS |
90 |
8 |
97 |
3 |
105 |
1 |
92 |
6 |
100 |
2 |
110 |
1/2 |
95 |
4 |
102 |
1 - 1 1/2 |
115 |
1/4 or less |
ACCORDING TO OSHA, ANY EXPOSURE IN EXCESS TO THESE AMOUNTS LISTED ABOVE COULD RESULT IN SOME HEARING LOSS.
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"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" |
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EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: |
= “VOLTAJE PELIGROSO” |
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EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: |
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION" |
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"GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG" |
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"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
=“ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.” "REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"
"UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN"
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KX-220 Stereo Keyboard Amplifier
Features:
Below are some of the outstanding features which set the KX-220 in a class by itself. Additional information on these features can be found throughout the remainder of this manual.
•Complete stereo circuitry all the way to the internal power amplifier
•Four separate input channels, each with its own level, pan and reverb/effect send controls
•Three stereo line level channels, each with 1/4” left and right/mono input jacks
•One “dual mono” channel, with a 1/4” instrument and an XLR microphone input jack, plus a two band EQ
•Line out select switches (channels 3 and 4) – keeps those channels out of the external mix if desired
•Eight band stereo graphic EQ for total tone control
•Master level, effects return, reverb return, and line out level controls
•Internal spring reverb
•Stereo effects loop for external effects
•Stereo line out jacks for connecting to a mixing board, recording unit, or PA system
•Stereo preamp out jacks for connecting to additional amplifiers
•Power amp in jack (use two KX-220’s for total stereo performance)
•Built in power amp limiter for clean sound at full output
•Rugged construction and easily accessed controls
•Removable casters for greater mobility
•Crate’s exclusive Five Year Warranty (where applicable)
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