Krell Industries S-1500 Instructions For Use Manual

Krell Industries S-1500 Instructions For Use Manual

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MULTI-CHANNEL
S –1500
AMPLIFIER
Owner's Reference
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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  • Page 1 MULTI-CHANNEL S –1500 AMPLIFIER Owner’s Reference INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AC Power Guidelines FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION CONNECTING THE S–1500 AMPLIFIER TO YOUR SYSTEM Input and Output Connections OPERATING THE S–1500 AMPLIFIER On/Off and Operation TROUBLESHOOTING SYSTEM NOISE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WARRANTY RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS Krell S–1500 Multi-channel Amplifier...
  • Page 4 Illustrations Page FIGURE 1 The S –1500 Multi-channel Amplifier Front Panel FIGURE 2 The S –1500 Multi-channel Amplifier Back Panel Krell S–1500 Multi-channel Amplifier...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Krell S–1500 Multi-channel Amplifier. The S–1500 amplifier is a flexible design that delivers five, six, or seven channels of amplification. All three configurations include input and output connections for all seven channels. The amplifiers differ only by how many channels are housed within the amplifier.
  • Page 6: Definition Of Terms

    LED (2) illuminates red, indicating that the component is in the stand-by mode. This low power consumption status keeps the audio and circuits at idle. Krell recommends leav- ing the component in the stand-by mode when it is not playing music.
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    Notes If any of these items are not included in the shipping box, please contact your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell for assistance. Save all packing materials. If you ship your amplifier in the future, repack the unit in its original packaging to prevent transit damage. See Return Authorization Procedure, on page 20, for more information.
  • Page 8: Placement

    Krell recommends operating the S–1500 amplifier from a dedicat- AC Power Guidelines ed 15-amp AC power line. Please contact your Krell dealer, distrib- utor, or Krell before using any devices designed to alter or stabilize the AC power for the S–1500. Krell S–1500 Multi-channel Amplifier...
  • Page 9 Remote Connections Balanced Inputs 6 12 VDC Remote Power Out 3 Inputs 1-7 7 12 VDC Remote Power In Single-Ended Inputs Power 4 Inputs 1-7 8 IEC Connector Amplifier Channel Outputs 9 Fuseholder 5 Outputs 1-7 Krell S–1500 Multi-channel Amplifier...
  • Page 10: Front Panel Description

    If the LED flashes red when the amplifier is in the stand-by mode, unplug the amplifier from the AC wall outlet to reset the protection circuit. Check the loudspeakers and loudspeaker cables for poten- tial short circuits before plugging the amplifier back into the wall outlet. Krell S–1500 Multi-channel Amplifier...
  • Page 11: Back Panel Description

    The S–1500 amplifier is equipped with an output that sends 12 VDC CONNECTIONS power on/off (12 V trigger) signals to other Krell components and other devices that incorporate a 12 V trigger. When the component is in the operational mode, the 12 VDC Out pro- Notes vides 12 V of DC output.
  • Page 12 12 VDC power on/off (12 V trigger) signals from other Krell compo- nents and other devices that incorporate a 12 V trigger. This allows you to turn the S–1500 on and off using a Krell or other component in a custom installation.
  • Page 13: Connecting The S-1500 Amplifier To Your System

    The S–1500 Multi-channel Amplifier is equipped with balanced CONNECTIONS and single-ended inputs. Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balanced interconnect cables not only minimize sonic loss, but are also immune to induced noise, especially with installations using long cables. Balanced connections have 6 dB more gain than single- ended connections.
  • Page 14 Note The S –1500 / 5 and S–1500 / 6 amplifiers may be upgraded with addi- tional channels, to make a total of seven. Please contact your Krell-autho- rized dealer or distributor for information on upgrading your amplifier to six or seven channels.
  • Page 15: Operating The S-1500 Amplifier

    4. Press the power button (1) on the front panel. The LED (2) illuminates blue and you will hear a click. The amplifier is in the operational mode. Krell recommends leaving the S –1500 amplifier in the stand-by mode unless you will not be playing music for a long time. IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting System Noise

    If all the interconnect cables appear to be sound, and you still have hum, you may be experiencing a ground loop. Please contact your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell for sug- gestions on how to eliminate the hum. Krell S–1500 Multi-channel Amplifier...
  • Page 17: Questions And Answers

    Krell-authorized dealer or distributor, before it can be put into the or Krell. If the LED is not illuminated, check the power cord and operational mode. Please wait check the AC mains fuse. To remove the fuse, unplug the approximately 10 seconds.
  • Page 18: Warranty

    Current products purchased via the internet do not have any transferable warranty. The warranty for a Krell product is valid only in the country to which it was originally shipped, through the authorized Krell distributor for that country, and at the factory.
  • Page 19 Freight to the factory is your responsibility. Return freight within the United States (U.S.A.) is included in the warranty. If you have purchased your Krell product outside the U.S.A. and wish to have it serviced at the factory, all freight and associated charges to the factory are your responsibility.
  • Page 20: Return Authorization Procedure

    203-795-2287 E-MAIL service@krellonline.com WEBSITE http://www.krellonline.com To return a product to Krell, please follow this procedure so that we HOW TO RETURN A PRODUCT may serve you better: Obtain a Return Authorization Number (R/A number) and ship- ping address from the Krell website.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    8 Ohms referred to 8 Ohms referred to 8 Ohms 100, 20Hz to 20 kHz, 100, 20Hz to 20 kHz, 100, 20Hz to 20 kHz, referred to 8 Ohms referred to 8 Ohms referred to 8 Ohms Krell S–1500 Multi-channel Amplifier...
  • Page 22 70 lb., 31.7 kg 68 lb.,30.8 kg 66 lb., 29.9 kg UNIT ONLY 60 lb., 27.1 kg 58 lb., 26.2 kg 56 lb., 25.3 kg All operational features, functions, specifications, and policies are subject to change without notification. Krell S–1500 Multi-channel Amplifier...
  • Page 23 Krell Industries, Inc. S–1500 45 Connair Road Multi-channel Amplifier Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA v 07.0 TEL 203-298-4000 FAX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEBSITE http://www.krellonline.com...

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