KAV-250a
Amplifier
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KrelP Industries, Inc.
45 Connair Road
Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA
TEL 203-799-9954
FAX 203-799-9796
E-MAIL krell @ krellonline.com
INTRODUCTION
UNPACKING
PLACEMENT
Cabinetry Considerations
AC Power Guidelines
CONNECTING THE KAV-250a
TO YOUR SYSTEM
Input and Output Connections
Linking Multiple Amplifiers
Configuring the KAV-250a
for Bridged Operation
AM PLIFIER OPERATION
On/Off and Stand-by Operation
System Noise Considerations
WARRANTY
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PROCEDURE
SPECIFICATIONS
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE KAV-250a BACKPLATE AND
CONNECTIONS FOR BRIDGED
OPERATION
P/N 19608,0230,0000
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CE Marking
Unpacking
This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage
directive (73/23/EEC).
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Krell
KAV-250a. To obtain the best performance
from your KAV-250a amplifier, pay careful
attention to its placement, installation, and
operation. A thorough understanding of
these details will help insure satisfactory
operation and long life for the KAV-250a
and related system components.
THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE ANY KRELL PRODUCT.
Please contact your authorized dealer,
distributor, or KrelP, if you have any
questions not addressed in this reference manual.
1. Open the box and remove the top layer of
foam. You will see these items:
1 KAV-250a
AC power cord
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1 packet containing the Owner’s
Reference and the Warranty
Registration Card .~ ,’~ x ~’ ~x~
NOTE: If any of these items are n~cld~ed,
please contact your authorized Krefl dealer
or distributor immediately for assistance.
2. Carefully remove the unit and accessories from the box. Remove the protective plastic wrap from the unit.
NOTE: Save all packing materials. If you
must ship your ~V-250a in the future,
repack the unff in its original packaging to
prevent transit damage.
Placement
WARNINGS
The amplifier must not be located where it
could be exposed to dripping or splashing
fluids.
Before you install the KAV-250a into your
system, review the following guidelines to
choose the location for the KAV-250a. This
will facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation.
The KAV-250a does not require any type of
special rack or cabinet for installation. For the
dimensions of the KA V-250a, see
Specifications on page 12.
Place the KAV-250a amplifier on a firm level
surface away from dirt or moisture. When
using custom racks or cabinetry, keep in
mind the weight and ventilation requirements
for this amplifier. Ideally, the amplifier should
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