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Knoll Eco-System GS12 Install Manual

Knoll Eco-System GS12 Install Manual

Eco-system power amplifiers

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GS8 and GS12 Eco-System™ Amplifier specifications:
Inputs:
8 or 12 gold RCA jacks with adjustable gain
Input impedance:
50k ohms
Outputs:
5 way gold binding posts
Output power:
50 watts RMS per channel (8 ohms)
Peak output power:
100 watts per channel (8 ohms)
Ideal impedance:
4 – 8 ohms
Frequency response:
10 Hz – 40 kHz +/- 1dB (1w)
S/N ratio:
Over 105 dB A weighted (50 watts)
THD distortion:
Less than 0.1% 20 Hz to 20 kHz
IMD distortion:
Less than 0.01% 60 Hz 7 kHz 4:1 (SMPTE)
Dimensions:
17" x 3.5" x 11.5" (432 x 89 x 292 mm)
Fan noise:
Quiet 28 dBA
Power:
Standby in Eco-System™ less than 5 watts
Maximum 750 watts at 117 VAC or 230VAC
Weight:
GS8 20 lbs (9 kg); GS12 22 lbs (10 kg)
Construction:
Steel chassis, powder coated; glass epoxy
printed circuit boards
Warranty
Knoll Systems warrants its products sold in the USA and Canada by
authorized Knoll dealers to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship. This warranty extends for three full years from the date
of purchase by the original consumer. Any products returned to Knoll
Systems and found to be defective by Knoll Systems within the
warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Knoll Systems option, at
no charge. Knoll Systems will not be responsible for the actual cost of
installation or removal of the product, nor for any incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may have additional legal rights that vary from state to
state.
Knoll Systems www.knollsystems.com
145 Tyee Drive Point Roberts, WA 98281
12140 Horseshoe Way Richmond BC V7A 4V4
tel (604) 272 4555, fax (604) 272 5595
Made in Canada GS18 and GS12, 2005, Knoll Systems All Rights Reserved
GS8 GS12
Eco-System Power
Amplifiers
Installation Instructions v1.2
Warning: To be installed and/or used in accordance with
appropriate electrical codes and regulations.
Introduction: Thank you for your purchase of a Knoll
Eco-System multi-channel power amplifier and
congratulations on your choice. This amplifier is
specifically designed to save energy when idling, which
can be most of the time. When compared to similar power
amplifiers the GS8 and GS12 uses less than 5% of the
energy required for normal amps to idle.
FEATURES:
Eco-System™ Circuitry saves energy (and
money) and increases power.
12 channels x 50 watts RMS at 8 Ohms (over
100W peak). GS8 8 channels.
Individual and automatic channel resetting
protection for low impedance, overheating,
overloading, overvoltage and undervoltage.
Individual gain controls for all channels.
Electronic Link feature connects stereo inputs
channel 2 through 6 to channel 1. GS8 connects
stereo inputs channel 2 through 4 to channel 1.
Side-mounted thermostatically controlled fan for
internal cooling.
Two rack spaces (3-1/2") with optional rack
mount version.

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Summary of Contents for Knoll Eco-System GS12

  • Page 1 Systems and found to be defective by Knoll Systems within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Knoll Systems option, at no charge. Knoll Systems will not be responsible for the actual cost of installation or removal of the product, nor for any incidental or consequential damages.
  • Page 2 The eco-friendly choice The Knoll GS8 and GS12 are class A/B amplifiers that produce 50 watts per channel at 8 ohms and 70 watts per channel at 4 ohms. While offering unparalleled reliability, power and sound quality the GS8 and GS12 offers a Knoll exclusive, the Eco- System™...
  • Page 3 9. Connect the AC power into an outlet than can supply at least six amps (750 watts) dedicated to each GS8 or GS12. 10. After the amp has been turned on adjust the “SENS” pot on the rear of the amplifier if necessary. The “SENS” adjustment can be adjusted up (clockwise) to make the amp less susceptible to be turned on due to nuisance noise and hum.
  • Page 4 GS12 Rear Panel The Link button is normally set to the in position to give all six stereo inputs individual sources. When a channel Link button is set to the out position, that channel is (Left/Right) linked or cascaded to input #1 (without the use of Y cords).

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