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User Guide The Future of Sound. Made Perfectly Clear. At KV2 Audio our vision is to constantly develop technologies that eliminate distortion and loss of information providing a true dynamic representation of the source. Our aim is to create audio products that absorb you, place you within the performance and deliver a listening experience beyond expectations.
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ESP1000 · Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Before using your ESP1000 Amplifier, be sure to carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions. 1. Read all product instructions. 2. Keep printed instructions, do not throw away.
ESP1000 · Contents Contents Introduction Introduction Getting Started Unpacking Rack mounting Cooling AC Power requirements AC Power Voltage requirements The Power Connector Current Requirements Current Draw AC Cable Colour Coding Safety Summary Features Front Panel Rear Panel Specifications Drawing Configuration...
• Portable PA Introduction The ESP1000 is a four channel rack mountable power amplifier specifically designed for optimised performance with KV2 Audio's ESD Cube / ESD1.10 subwoofer system. The unit contains four separate 250 watt amplifiers, two independent power supplies (two channels running off each power supply), four signal paths, inputs and outputs as well as limiting and equalization for given passive loudspeaker / subwoofers.
Unpacking Unpack the ESP1000 and check to see if there is any damage to it. If you find any damage, notify your supplier immediately. Only the consignee may institute a claim with the carrier for any damage incured during shipping. Be sure to save the carton and all packaging materials for the carrier's inspection.
Each of the ESP1000's power supply inputs require approximately 20 Amps max at 115V AC for proper operation. This means that both of the ESP1000's power supplies must be powered from an individual 20 A breaker when running in 115V mode.
Connect the green and yellow wire to the terminal marked with an E or coloured green or green and yellow. Power cable color coding CAUTION: THE ESP1000 REQUIRES A GROUND CONNECTION. ALWAYS USE A GROUNDED OUTLET AND PLUG. Safety Summary To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the amplifier from the AC mains before installing the audio cable.
ESP1000 · Features · Front panel Front Panel 1) Set Up Selector for 6 independent configurations. 2) Level Controls Controls levels of channel 1, 2, 3, 4. 3) Signal Present / Limiter Indicator These are dual colour LED's. When green they indicate that signal is present at the Input to that particular channel of the amplifier.
2) Inputs As well as being a high quality four channel amplifier solution the ESP1000 is capable of working in "Bridge Mono" Mode. This requires the utilisation of two channels working together to produce a larger single output - suitable for driving large subwoofers.
ESP1000 · Specifications Specifications System Acoustic Perfomance -1dB Response 3Hz to 50kHz / Flat Setup Channel Crosstalk >70dB Signal to Noise Ratio >115dB Total Harmonic Distortion <0.005% (1W) / <0.01% (clip -1dB) Output Channels Amplifier Type High Efficiency, Emitter coupled...
In the unlikely event that your ESP1000 Amplifiers develops a problem, it must be returned to an authorized distributor, service centre or shipped directly to the KV2 Audio factory. Because of the complexity of the design and the risk of electrical shock, all repairs must be attempted only by qualified technical personnel.
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