Yamaha KAX-3500, KAX-2500, KAX-5000 User Manual

POWER AMPLIFIER

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Owner’s Manual

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The above warning is located on the top
of the unit

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres­ence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

1 Read these 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 dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc­tions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa­ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-

ized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the pro­vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the
safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the termi­nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE

receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table spec­ified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use cau­tion when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person-

nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power­supply 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.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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11

(+)(-)

BRIDGE

This mark indicates a dangerous electrically live terminal.
When connecting an external wire to this terminal, it is
necessary either to have “a person who have received
appropriate guidance on handling” make the connection or to
use leads or a cord that have been manufactured in such a way
that the connection can be made simply and without problem.

(3 wires)

2

Precautions

— For safe operation —

WARNING

Installation

● Connect this unit’s power cord only to an AC outlet of the type

stated in this Owner’s Manual or as marked on the unit. Failure
to do so is a fire and electrical shock hazard.

● Do not allow water to enter this unit or allow the unit to

become wet. Fire or electrical shock may result.

● Do not place a container with liquid or small metal objects on

top of this unit. Liquid or metal objects inside this unit are a
fire and electrical shock hazard.

● Do not place heavy objects, including this unit, on top of the

power cord. A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical
shock hazard. In particular, be careful not to place heavy
objects on a power cord covered by a carpet.

● Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective

grounding connection. Improper grounding can result in elec­trical shock.

Operation

● Do not scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the power cord. A dam-

aged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard.

● Do not remove the unit’s cover. You could receive an electrical

shock. If you think internal inspection, maintenance, or repair is
necessary, contact your dealer.

● Do not modify the unit. Doing so is a fire and electrical shock haz-

ard.

● If lightning begins to occur, turn off the power switch of the unit as

soon as possible, and unplug the power cable plug from the electri­cal outlet.

● If there is a possibility of lightning, do not touch the power cable

plug if it is still connected. Doing so may be an electrical shock
hazard.

In case an abnormality occurs during operation

● If the power cord is damaged (i.e., cut or a bare wire is exposed),

ask your dealer for a replacement. Using the unit with a damaged
power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard.

● Should this unit be dropped or the cabinet be damaged, turn the

power switch off, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and
contact your dealer. If you continue using the unit without heeding
this instruction, fire or electrical shock may result.

● If you notice any abnormality, such as smoke, odor, or noise, or if

a foreign object or liquid gets inside the unit, turn it off immedi­ately. Remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Consult your
dealer for repair. Using the unit in this condition is a fire and elec­trical shock hazard.

CAUTION

Installation

● Keep this unit away from the following locations:

- Locations exposed to oil splashes or steam, such as near cook­ing stoves, humidifiers, etc.

- Unstable surfaces, such as a wobbly table or slope.

- Locations exposed to excessive heat, such as inside a car with
all the windows closed, or places that receive direct sunlight.

- Locations subject to excessive humidity or dust accumulation.

● Do not place the power cord close to a heater. It may melt, causing

fire or electrical shock.

● Hold the power cord plug when disconnecting it from an AC out-

let. Never pull the cord. A damaged power cord is a potential fire
and electrical shock hazard.

● Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so is a poten-

tial electrical shock hazard.

● This unit has ventilation holes at the front and rear to prevent the

internal temperature rising too high. Do not block them. Blocked
ventilation holes are a fire hazard.
In particular, do not

- place the unit on its side or upside down,

- place the unit in any poorly-ventilated location such as a book­case or closet (other than on the dedicated rack),

- cover the unit with a table cloth or place it on a carpet or bed.

● Allow enough free space around the unit for normal ventilation.

This should be: 5 cm at the sides, 10 cm behind, and 10 cm above.
If the airflow is not adequate, the unit will heat up inside and may
cause a fire.

● To mount several of these units in a standard EIA rack, refer to the

rack mounting instructions on page 11.

● To relocate the unit, turn the power switch off, remove the power

plug from the AC outlet, and remove all connecting cables. Dam­aged cables may cause fire or electrical shock.

● When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are

using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs,
immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug
from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electric­ity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you
are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the
power cord from the wall AC outlet.

● Do not place the device in a location where it may come into con-

tact with corrosive gases or salt air. Doing so may result in mal­function.

Operation

● Use only speaker cables when connecting speakers to amplifier

outputs. Using other types of cables is a fire hazard.

● Turn off all musical instruments, audio equipment, and speakers

when connecting to this unit. Use the correct connecting cables
and connect as specified.

● Always lower the volume control to minimum before turning on

the power to this unit. A sudden blast of sound may damage your
hearing.

● Do not use this amplifier for any purpose other than driving loud-

speakers.

● If you know you will not use this unit for a long period of time,

such as when going on vacation, remove the power plug from the
AC outlet. Leaving it connected is a potential fire hazard.

3

— For correct operation —

Connector pin assignments Interference from Cell Phones

● XLR-type connectors are wired as follows

Pin 1: ground; Pin 2: hot (+); Pin 3: cold (–).

Always turn the power off when the amplifier is not in use.

Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match the actual appearance of the product during operation.

Company names and product names used in this Owner's Manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

● Use of a mobile phone near this unit may induce noise. If noise

occurs, move the phone further from the unit.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s

supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authori­zation to use this product in the USA.

* This applies only to products (KAX-5000) distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

4

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the YAMAHA KAX-5000, KAX3500 or KAX-2500 power amplifier.
These KAX-series amplifiers fully incorporate Yamaha’s renown technological expertise, and offer
high reliability, rock-solid stability, and superb acoustic characteristics—all in a trim, 2U-sized pack­age.

Fe a t u r e s

• With two types of input jacks (balanced XLR and balanced phone) and three types of output jacks
(Speakon, 5-way binding post, and phone), the KAX-series is suitable for a wide variety of applica­tions and installed systems.

• The unit offers three operating modes: STEREO (where Channels A and B operate independently),
PARALLEL (where the unit outputs a mono source through twin amplifier systems), and BRIDGE
(where the unit operates as a single high-power amp).

• Each channel is equipped with an independent OFF/LOW CUT/SUBWOOFER switch—where LOW
CUT engages a high-pass filter, and SUBWOOFER engages a low-pass filter. With LOW CUT or
SUBWOOFER selected, you can adjust the cutoff frequency from 25 to 150 Hz.

• Each channel has its own SIGNAL and CLIP indicators.

• The PROTECTION indicator lights up—and sound output is automatically muted—whenever the
unit’s protective circuitry is operating. The TEMP indicator lights up if the unit is running hot.

• Variable-speed low-noise fans ensure high reliability.

This Owner’s Manual covers the three models: KAX-5000, KAX-3500 and KAX-2500 power amplifi­ers. Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full
advantage of the amplifier’s superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come.
After reading through the manual, please store it in a safe place.

Contents

Controls and Functions ..................................... 6

Front Panel .......................................................... 6

Rear Panel ........................................................... 7

Speaker Connections ........................................ 9

Speaker impedance ............................................. 9

Wiring ................................................................ 10

Rack Mounting ................................................ 11

Specifications .................................................. 12

General Specifications ....................................... 12

Block Diagram ................................................... 13

Dimensions ........................................................ 14

Current Draw ..................................................... 14

Troubleshooting ............................................... 15

5

■ Front Panel

2 4

7361 58 8

Controls and Functions

1 POWER switch and indicator

Press to toggle the power on or off. The POWER indicator
lights up green when the power is ON.

2 TEMP indicator

Lights up red if the heat sink temperature exceeds 85°C
(185°F).

3 PROTECTION indicator

Lights up red to indicate that protection is in effect. Specifi­cally, lights up if the heat sink overheats, or if a DC voltage is
detected at the amplifier outputs. Also lights up for about three
seconds at time of power-on, as the amp gets ready to operate.
To provide protection, the unit will not output any sound from
the speakers while this indicator is lit up. When start-up is
completed or the problem is corrected, the indicator goes off
and normal operation resumes.

4 CLIP indicator

Lights up red when the output signal distortion on the corre­sponding channel rises above 1%—indicating that “clipping”
has occurred because the signal level is too high.

5 SIGNAL indicator

Lights up green when the corresponding channel’s output level
exceeds 2 Vrms (equivalent to 1/2 W into an 8 Ω load, or 1 W
into a 4 Ω load).

6 Volume control knobs

Each control knob adjusts the volume of the corresponding
channel, in 31 steps from –∞ dB to 0 dB.

How to install the security cover
(1) Use the supplied hex wrench to remove the four attach-

ment screws from the amplifier.

(2) Adjust the security cover to the position of screw holes.

Fasten it into place using the same screws.

7 indicator

Lights up yellow if the YS PROCESSING switch on the rear
panel is set ON. (See page 7.)

8 Air intakes

The amplifier uses forced-air cooling. The cooling fans draw
air in from the front and exhaust it through the rear. Please be
sure that you do not block the air intakes or exhaust vents.

NOTE:

The fans do not come on at initial power-on, but will switch on
automatically when the temperature of the heat sink rises above
50°C (122°F). The fan speed will then vary automatically as
the temperature changes.

NOTE:

If you wish to lock in the knob settings, you can fasten the sup­plied security cover over the knobs so that the settings will not
be disturbed.

6

■ Rear Panel

1 5

2

SUB

90

50

25 150

Hz

FREQUENCY

WOOFER

125

OFF

STEREO BRIDGE

INPUT

LOW CUT

4 6

ON

3

SUB

OFF

LOW CUT

WOOFER

PARALLEL

90

50

25 150

Hz

FREQUENCY

OFF

1 FILTER switch and FREQUENCY adjustment knob

(One pair for each channel)

Use these controls to select the filter type and adjust the cutoff
frequency on each channel (A and B). You use the FILTER
switch to select the filter, as follows.

OFF

OFF ...................... Do not use any filter.

SUBWOOFER..... Use a low-pass filter. The amplifier outputs

LOW CUT ........... Use a high-pass filter. You can use this set-

SUB

WOOFER

LOW CUT

the frequencies that are lower than the cut­off set by the FREQUENCY adjustment
knob.

ting to filter out unneeded low or subsonic
frequencies.

C

K

O

L

125

+

+

1

-

-

1

O

L

2332

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(+)(-)

BRIDGE

K

+-+

1

-

1

+-+

2

-

2

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SPEAKERS

C

2 ON/OFF switch

If you set this switch ON, the amplifier adds low-frequency
compensation so as to enhance speaker output. The results (the
actual change in the low-frequency balance) will vary accord­ing to the speaker type. Note that this switch is effective only if
the FILTER switch is set to OFF.

3 INPUT jacks (Channels A, B)

Two jack types are provided for each channel. Note that if you
are using BRIDGE or PARALLEL mode, only the Channel A
jacks are effective.

• XLR-3-31 jack

The XLR-3-31 input jacks are wired as shown below.

hot

1

2

3

ground

cold

If you select SUBWOOFER or LOW CUT, you can then use
the FREQUENCY adjustment knob to adjust the cutoff fre­quency. The adjustment range is 25 Hz to 150 Hz.

Cutoff frequency

25 Hz-150 Hz

25 Hz to 150 Hz

NOTE:

If the amplifer is set to BRIDGE mode, only the switch and
knob for Channel A are effective. (The Channel B frequency
controls are disabled.)

• Phone jack

Phone jacks are wired as follows.

ring (cold)

tip (hot)sleeve

(ground)

7

4 STEREO/PARALLEL/BRIDGE switch

Use this switch to select the operating mode.

•STEREO mode

Channels A and B operate independently (as with a conven­tional stereo amplifier). The Channel A input goes to the Chan­nel A output jacks, and the Channel B input goes to the
Channel B output jacks.

• PARALLEL mode

The Channel A input signal is output through both the Channel
A and Channel B output jacks. The Channel B input jacks do
not function. Channel A and B volumes can be independently
adjusted.

• BRIDGE mode

The Channel A input signal is output from the BRIDGE output
jacks. To adjust the volume, you must use the Channel A vol­ume control knob.

5 SPEAKER jacks

Neutrik NL4FC Speakon output connectors,
5-way binding post output jacks,
Phone output jacks

For minimum speaker impedenance values, see page 9.

6 GND terminal

This is a screw-type ground terminal. If you are having a prob­lem with hum or noise, use this terminal to connect to ground
or to connect to the chassis of the mixer, preamp, or other
device in your system.

8

Speaker Connections

■ Speaker impedance

Speakers can be connected to the amplifier as shown below. Note that speaker impedance will vary according to the connection method and the
number of speakers. Please be sure that your speakers

’ impedance is not less than the relevant minimum value indicated below.

Connection configurations for STEREO and
PARALLEL modes

When using 5-way binding post output jacks

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STEREO BRIDGE

PARALLEL

or

STEREO BRIDGE

PARALLEL

Minimum

speaker

impedance:

4 Ω

When using Speakon connector

SPEAKERS

C

K

O

L

C

K

O

L

2332

BRIDGE

11

(+)(-)

Minimum

speaker

impedance:

4 Ω

Connection configurations for BRIDGE
mode

When using 5-way binding post output jacks

++ --

STEREO BRIDGE

PARALLEL

Minimum

impedance:

When using Speakon connector

SPEAKERS

C

K

O

L

C

K

O

L

2332

BRIDGE

speaker

8 Ω

11

(+)(-)

+

+

1

-

-

1

Minimum

speaker

impedance:

4 Ω

When using phone jack

C

K

O

L

+

+

1

-

-

1

C

K

O

L

2332

+-+

1
1

+-+

2
2

SPEAKERS

+-+

1

-

1

+-+

2

-

2

+-+

+

+

1

-

-

-

-

1

Minimum

speaker

1

-

1

+-+

2

-

2

impedance:

8 Ω

Minimum

speaker

impedance:

4 Ω

9

■ Wiring

5-way binding post

(1) Turn off the POWER switch.
(2) Remove the cover attachment screws and remove the pro-

tective cover from the speaker terminals.

Screw

(3) Remove about 15 mm of insulation from the end of each

speaker cable, and pass the bare wire through the holes in
the appropriate speaker terminals. Tighten the terminals to
securely clamp the wires. Refer to page 9 for speaker
polarities.

*

15mm

Speaker cable

* Actual size

Speakon connector

(1) Turn off the POWER switch.
(2) Insert the Neutrik NL4FC plugs into the Speakon connec-

tor on the rear of the amplifier, and turn clockwise to lock.

Neutrik NL4FC plugs

CHANNEL

STEREO or PARALLEL

1+ A+ 1+ +

1– A– 1–

2+ B+ 2+ –

2– B– 2–

Neutrik NL4FC plugs

CHANNEL

1+ B+

1– B–

A

BRIDGE

B

Phone jack

(1) Turn off the POWER switch.
(2) Insert the phone plug into the jack on the rear of the ampli-

fier.

Be sure that the bare wire ends do not jut out from the ter­minals and touch the chassis. The following shows how the
cable should look when correctly attached.

Bare wire

Chassis

(4) Reattach the protective cover over the speaker terminals.

10

Rack Mounting

Mounting in a standard EIA rack

If you are mounting multiple power amplifiers in a rack, be sure to install ventilation panel(s) as shown below. Also be sure to use metal brack­ets (one on each side) to support the rear of each amplifer.

Note: EIA stands for Electronic Industries Alliance.

Ventilation panel(s)

Use 1U-size blank panel(s).

480

44

Unit: mm

If mounting up to four amplifiers in
an open-backed rack

Install a ventilation panel as shown below.

Ventilation panel
(Attach to the front
or rear of the
rack.)

When mounting five or more amplifi­ers in an open-backed rack, and
when mounting any number of
amplifiers in a close-backed rack

Install ventilation panels above and below each amplifier, as shown
below.

11

Specifications

≥

■ General Specifications

KAX-5000 KAX-3500 KAX-2500

Power Output Level (Rated Power) 8 Ω/STEREO 525 W

1 kHz 4 Ω/STEREO 750 W
THD + N = 1% 8 Ω/BRIDGE 1500 W

8 Ω/STEREO 500 W
20 Hz – 20 kHz 4 Ω/STEREO 700 W
THD + N = 0.1% 8 Ω/BRIDGE 1400 W

1 kHz 2 Ω/STEREO 1300 W
20 ms non-clip 4 Ω/BRIDGE 2600 W

Power Bandwidth Half Power 10 Hz – 40 kHz (THD + N = 0.5 %)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) 4 Ω – 8 Ω/STEREO

20 Hz – 20 kHz, Half Power 8 Ω/BRIDGE

Frequency Response RL = 8 Ω, Po = 1 W 0 dB, +0.5 dB, –1 dB f = 20 Hz – 50 kHz
Intermodulation distortion (IMD) 4 Ω – 8 Ω/STEREO

60 Hz:7 kHz, 4:1, Half Power 8 Ω/BRIDGE

Channel Separation Half Power RL = 8 Ω 1 kHz

Vol. max input 600 Ω shunt

Residual Noise Vol. min. 20 Hz – 20 kHz (DIN AUDIO)
SN Ratio 20 Hz – 20 kHz (DIN AUDIO) 103 dB 102 dB 100 dB
Damping Factor RL = 8 Ω, 1 kHz
Sensitivity (Vol. max.) Rated Power 8 Ω +6 dBu +4 dBu +3 dBu
Voltage Gain (Vol. max.) 32.1 dB
Input Impedance 30 kΩ/balanced, 15 kΩ/unbalanced
Controls Front Panel

Rear Panel MODE switch (STEREO/PARALLEL/BRIDGE)

Connectors INPUT

OUTPUT Speakon jacks (one per ch)

Indicators POWER

PROTECTION

TEMP

CLIP

SIGNAL

YS Processing

Load protection POWER switch ON/OFF muting

Amp. protection

Limiter

Cooling

Power Requirements United States & Canada

Europe

Australia

Power Consumption Idling 35 W 30 W 25 W

Output power, 4 Ω 500 W 450 W 320 W

Dimensions (W
Weight 12 kg 15 kg 14 kg
Included Accessories Security cover (with a hex wrench), Owner’s Manual

× H × D) 480 × 88 × 456 mm

≤

0.1 %

≤

0.1 %

≥

70 dB

≤

–70 dBu

≥ ≥

350

POWER switch (Push on/Push off)
Two 31-step Volume control knobs (one per ch)

Two FILTER switches (SUBWOOFER/LOW CUT/OFF)
Two fc knobs (25 to 150 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
YS Processing switch (ON/OFF)

XLR-3-31 jacks (one per ch)
1/4-inch TRS phone jacks (one per ch)

5-way binding posts
1/4-inch phone jacks (one per ch)

× 1 (Green)
× 1 (Red)
× 1 (Red) (heatsink temp
× 2 (Red)
× 2 (Green)
× 1 (Yellow)

DC-fault power supply
shutdown

Temp. detection (heat sink temp 90°C), VI limiter (RL 1 Ω)

Comp: THD
Dual variable-speed

fan

120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
240 V, 50 Hz

0 dBu=0.775 Vrms, Half Power=1/2 Power Output Level (Rated Power)

Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or spec­ifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha
dealer.

European models
Purchaser/User Information specified in EN55103-1 and EN55103-2.
Inrush Current: 25A (KAX-5000)/66A (KAX-3500)/68A (KAX-2500)
Conforms to Environments: E1, E2, E3 and E4

× 2 390 W × 2 275 W × 2
× 2 590 W × 2 390 W × 2

× 1 1180 W × 1 780 W × 1

× 2 350 W × 2 250 W × 2
× 2 450 W × 2 310 W × 2
× 1 900 W × 1 620 W × 1

× 2 1000 W × 2 650 W × 2
× 1 2000 W × 1 1300 W × 1

200

85°C)

DC detection

≥ ≤

≥

0.5 %

Single variable-speed fan

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■ Block Diagram

KAX-5000

KAX-3500, KAX-2500

BA

CHANNEL A
[BRIDGE]
[PARALLEL]

INPUT

CHANNEL B

BA

State variable
Active filter

ON
OFF

State variable
Active filter

Frequency
[25 Hz-150 Hz]

POWER

POWER SW

HPF
LPF

OFF

Frequency
[25 Hz-150 Hz]

YAMAHA
SPEAKER
PROCESSING

YAMAHA
SPEAKER
PROCESSING

OFF

LPF
HPF

POWER CIRCUIT

CHANNEL A
ATT

CHANNEL B
ATT

INV

PARALLEL

BRIDGE
STEREO

Limiter

Limiter

+B
E

-B
+24
E

-24

Ach Power Amp

Temperature
Sensor
(Heat Sink)

Bch Power Amp

FAN

CLIP

CLIP

Protection
Circuit

SIGNAL

PROTECTION

TEMP

SIGNAL

SPEAKERS

3

1+

1-

2-

2

CHANNEL A

2+

1

A+B BRIDGE

1

2+

1-

2

CHANNEL B

2-

1+

3

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■ Dimensions

Unit: mm

■ Current Draw

KAX-5000

standby 0.08 0.04 5 0 5 17 4

idle 1.0 0.5 35 0 35 119 30

1/8 power

1/3 power

KAX-3500

standby 0.08 0.04 5 0 5 17 4

1/8 power

1/3 power

8Ω/ch 4.0 2.2 277 131 146 499 126

4Ω/ch 6.2 3.4 436 188 249 848 214

8Ω/ch 9.3 5.1 673 350 323 1100 278

4Ω/ch 14.7 8.1 1057 500 557 1900 479

idle 1.0 0.5 30 0 30 102 26

8Ω/ch 3.2 1.7 227 98 130 443 112

4Ω/ch 5.0 2.8 378 148 231 787 198

8Ω/ch 7.3 4.0 551 260 291 993 250

4Ω/ch 12.2 6.7 917 393 524 1790 450

Line Current (A) Power (W) Thermal Dissipation

100/120V 230/240V In Out Dissipated Btu/h kcal/h

Line Current (A) Power (W) Thermal Dissipation

100/120V 230/240V In Out Dissipated Btu/h kcal/h

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KAX-2500

Line Current (A) Power (W) Thermal Dissipation

100/120V 230/240V In Out Dissipated Btu/h kcal/h

standby 0.08 0.04 5 0 5 17 4

idle 1.0 0.5 25 0 25 85 22

1/8 power

1/3 power

8Ω/ch 2.4 1.3 174 69 105 358 90

4Ω/ch 3.6 2.0 271 98 173 592 149

8Ω/ch 5.6 3.1 421 183 238 811 204

4Ω/ch 8.8 4.8 657 260 397 1350 341

1/8 power is typical of program material with occasional clipping. Refer to these figures for most applications.
1/3 power represents program material with extremely heavy clipping.
Test signal: Pink Noise, bandwidth limited from 22Hz to 22kHz
1W = 0.860kcal/h, 1BTU = 0.252kcal
Note that Line Voltage [V] x Line Current [A] = [VA], not equals to [W].

Inrush current
KAX-5000: 11A (100V), 13A (120V), 25A (240V)
KAX-3500: 71A (100V), 87A (120V), 66A (240V)
KAX-2500: 103A (100V), 150A (120V), 68A (240V)

Troubleshooting

The following table lists the main causes of abnormal operation and the corrective measures required, as well as the protective circuit opera­tion in each case.

Indicator(s) Possible Cause Remedy Protection Circuit

CLIP indicator lights.

TEMP indicator lights.

PROTECTION indicator lights.

There is a short at a speaker
terminal, amplifier terminal, or
wire.

The amplifier load is excessive.

The heat sink temperature has
exceeded 85°C (185°F).

The heat sink temperature has
exceeded 95°C (203°F).

Locate and correct the cause of
the short.

Use a speaker system with an
impedance of at least 4 Ω
(STEREO/PARALLEL mode) or
8 Ω (BRIDGE mode).

Check the ventilation slots, and
provide better airflow around
the amplifier.

Check the amplifier ventilation
conditions and take appropriate
measures to improve the
airflow around the amplifier.

The PC limiter circuit operates
to protect the power
transistors.

The TEMP indicator lights up
to indicate temperature
warning.

The thermal protection circuit
operates to protect the power
transistors.

KAX-3500, KAX-2500

Indicator(s) Possible Cause Remedy Protection Circuit

PROTECTION indicator lights.

A DC voltage of ±2 V or greater
was generated in the power
amplifier’s output circuit.

Consult your dealer or the
nearest Yamaha service center.

The relay operates to protect
the speaker system.

KAX-5000

Indicator(s) Possible Cause Remedy Protection Circuit

Power has been shut down. (All indicators
are off.)

A DC voltage of ± 2 V or
greater was generated in the
power amplifier’s output circuit.

Consult your dealer or the
nearest Yamaha service center.

The protection circuitry shut off
the power to protect the
speaker system.

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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha
representative or the authorized distributor listed below.

关于各产品的详细信息，请向就近的 YAMAHA 代理商或下列
经销商询问。

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,
M1S 3R1, Canada
Tel: [phone]

U.S .A.

Yamaha Corporation of America

6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,
U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

MEXICO

Yamaha de México S.A. de C.V.

Calz. Javier Rojo Gómez #1149,
Col. Guadalupe del Moral
C.P. 09300, México, D.F., México
Tel: [phone]

BRAZIL

Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.

Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi,
CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL
Tel: [phone]

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Sucursal de Argentina

Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte
Madero Este-C1107CEK
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: [phone]

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.

Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
Tel: [phone]

EUROPE

THE UNITED KINGDAM/IRELAND

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK)

Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, England
Tel: [phone]

GERMANY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: [phone]

SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Branch Switzerland in Zürich

Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Tel: [phone]

AUSTRIA/BULGARIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: [phone]

CZECH REPUBLIC/HUNGARY/
ROMANIA/SLOVAKIA/SLOVENIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Branch Austria (Central Eastern Europe Office)

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: [phone]

POLAND/LITHUANIA/LATVIA/ESTONIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Branch Sp.z o.o. Oddzial w Polsce

ul. 17 Stycznia 56, PL-02-146 Warszawa, Poland
Tel: [phone]

MARTA

Olimpus Music Ltd.

The Emporium, Level 3, St. Louis Street Msida
MSD06
Tel: [phone]

THE NETHERLANDS/
BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG

Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux

Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]

FRANCE

Yamaha Music Europe

BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France
Tel: [phone]

ITALY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch Italy

Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy
Tel: [phone]

SPAIN/PORTUGAL

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Ibérica, Sucursal
en España

Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230
Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain
Tel: [phone]

GREECE

Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House

147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece
Tel: [phone]

SWEDEN/FINLAND/ICELAND

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany filial
Scandinavia

J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1, Box 30053
S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: [phone]

DENMARK

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Tyskland – filial
Denmark

Generatorvej 6A, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
Tel: [phone]

NORWAY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany ­Norwegian Branch

Grini Næringspark 1, N-1345 Østerås, Norway
Tel: [phone]

RUSSIA

Yamaha Music (Russia)

Room 37, bld. 7, Kievskaya street, Moscow,
121059, Russia
Tel: [phone]

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: [phone]

AFRICA

Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Sales & Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

MIDDLE EAST

TURKEY/CYPRUS

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: [phone]

OTHER COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Gulf FZE

LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jubel Ali,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: [phone]

ASIA

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.

2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu,
Shanghai, China
Tel: [phone]

INDIA

Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd.

Spazedge building, Ground Floor, Tower A, Sector
47, Gurgaon- Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Tel: [phone]

INDONESIA

PT. Yamaha Musik Indonesia (Distributor)
PT. Nusantik

Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Tel: [phone]

KOREA

Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.

8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong,
Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel: [phone]

MALAYSIA

Yamaha Music (Malaysia) Sdn., Bhd.

Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: [phone]

SINGAPORE

Yamaha Music (Asia) PRIVATE LIMITED

Blk 202 Hougang Street 21, #02-00,
Singapore 530202, Singapore
Tel: [phone]

TAI WA N

Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.

3F, #6, Sec.2, Nan Jing E. Rd. Taipei.
Taiwan 104, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]

THAILAND

Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.

4, 6, 15 and 16th floor, Siam Motors Building,
891/1 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai,
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: [phone]

OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Sales & Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.

Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,
Victoria 3006, Australia
Tel: [phone]

COUNTRIES AND TRUST
TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN

Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Sales & Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

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