B&K ST1400 Series II User Manual

2 channel amplifier

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B & K Components Ltd.
P/N 12688

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  • Page 1 B & K Components Ltd. P/N 12688...
  • Page 2 B&K Components, Ltd., 2100 Old Union Road, Buffalo, New York 14227...
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions Page 2 Purpose and function Page 3 Design and construction Page 3 Features Page 3 Rear panel view Page 4 Rear panel description Page 4 - 5 Control muting Page 5 - 6 Level controls Page 6 Outputs Page 7 Inputs Page 7 - 8...
  • Page 4 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to you.
  • Page 5 The ST1400 series II is a compact, very efficient, two channel power amplifier. It is designed to be used in all types of audio or audio/video systems. The ST1400 series II utilizes high quality electronic circuitry to achieve an environment wherein a detailed, transparent, and highly musical sound can be realized.
  • Page 6 1. AC fuse holder 5. RCA inputs (unbalanced) 2. AC Input receptacle 6. Level controls ** 3. Speaker outputs 7. Amplifier control muting input/output 4. Balanced inputs 1. AC fuse holder - Holds the AC Line fuse. This fuse is an 8 Amp / 250 Volt Slow Blow fuse.
  • Page 7 4. Balanced inputs - For connecting balanced signal patch cables (XLR). Explained further on page 8. 5. RCA inputs - For connecting signal patch cables (interconnects) from the preamplifier to the amplifier to pass signal. 6. Level controls - adjusting the input level to the amplifier. Explained further on page 6.
  • Page 8 If the control function is desired, each unit in the system must remain connected at all times and the control must be enabled. To enable the control function, the CTRL ENABLE button must be out for each controllable amplifier in the system. For more information on the amplifiers output status under various control conditions, refer to the table below.
  • Page 9 Five way binding posts are provided. One pair for each channel. They are designed to accept a banana-type plug or spade lug connector (shown below) and are color coded for easy identification. The red (+) post should always be connected to the speakers (+) jack.
  • Page 10 Balanced - XLR type connectors accept line input from the preamplifier’s balanced output connectors. There are two input connectors, one for each channel, that may be used to connect the amplifier to the preamplifier. Balanced cable connector Operation - For balanced operation, ensure the balanced switch between the balanced inputs on the rear of the amplifier is in the ‘on’...
  • Page 11 There will most likely be a number of cables involved in the installation of your home entertainment system. Pre-planning is essential in order to maximize system efficiency. We recommend the following as a means of helping you reach that goal: Make a diagram of your proposed system by laying out the relative location of each component in the system.
  • Page 12 Connect the wires from your speakers to the appropriate output on the amplifier. It is absolutely essential that you observe correct polarity in these connections. Double check all connections. Plug the amplifier’s power cord into the AC power source. Turn the amplifier’s power switch ‘on’.
  • Page 13 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No sound Power cord not plugged in. Reconnect power cord. (‘on’ LED not illuminated) Power off at AC source. Check AC switch or fuse. AC power inlet fuse blown Check for shorts or or faulty. overloading.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Power rating: 8 ohms 125 watts @ 1 kHz 4 ohms 185 watts @ 1 kHz Frequency response 5 Hz - 45 kHz Input sensitivity 1.2 Volts THD (S+N) 0.09 % @ 1 kHz Input impedance 33.2 k ohms Damping factor Current (peak to peak) 30 Amps 14 V / )sec...
  • Page 15 B&K Components Ltd., referred to herein as B&K, warrants your B&K equipment against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and only to equipment in normal residential use and service. Defective equipment must be returned to B&K, prepaid, accompanied by sufficient payment to cover the cost of return shipping and handling, and will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of B&K whose decision as to the method of reparation will be final.
  • Page 16 B&K Components, Ltd. 2100 Old Union Road Buffalo, New York 14227 716-656-0023 www.bkcomp.com...

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