KV2 Audio EPAK2500R User Manual

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EPAK 2500R
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 expectation.

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  • Page 1 EPAK 2500R 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 expectation.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using your EPAK 2500R, be sure to carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions 1. Keep this manual for future reference. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Follow all instructions. 4. Do not use this unit near water. Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit. Do not operate the EPAK 2500R while wet or standing in liquid.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 1. Introduction 2. Getting Started 2.1 Unpacking 2.2 Rack Mounting 2.3 Cooling 2.4 AC Requirements 3. Features 3.1 Front panel 3.2 Rear panel 4. Using the System 4.1 Normal Set Up 4.2 Using the Mid/Hi Insert 4.3 Feeding the Subwoofers from another source 5.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    The EPAK 2500R is a four-way, active control and ampli ation system speci cally designed for the KV2 Audio ES Series™ modular loudspeaker systems. It houses all signal processing and as well as providing control for six...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED 2.1 UNPACKING Unpack the EPAK 2500R and check to see if there is any damage to it. If you damage notify your supplier immediately. Only the consignee may institute a claim with the carrier for damage incurred during shipping. Be sure to save the carton and all packing materials for the carrier's inspection.
  • Page 6: Cooling

    GETTING STARTED 2.3 COOLING The EPAK 2500R has a comprehensive cooling system featuring chassis-sealed PCB board mounting and shock mounted, speed controlled fans. This means that the cooling system never drives air across PCB boards, connectors or components ensuring prolonged electronic component lifespan and minimizing maintenance cycles.
  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES 3.1 FRONT PANEL 1) AC Mains Switch 6) Sub Set Up The EPAK 2500R has a combination AC Mains This switch is set according to which switch/circuit breaker on the front panel. If the combination of subwoofers is being used with switch shuts during normal use, push it the system.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    FEATURES 3.2 REAR PANEL 1) Main Input / Through Signal Out 5) External Sub In, External Sub Out This is the main system input connector with Apart from providing signal processing and associated ‘Through Signal Output’ connector power for driving the ES 1.0 for sending unprocessed signal to other devices, enclosure and ES subwoofers the EPAK 2500R such as more EPAK 2500R’s to power more...
  • Page 9: Normal Set Up

    USING THE SYSTEM 4.1 NORMAL SET UP The EPAK 2500R is designed to actively power one ES 1.0 cabinet and associated subwoofer systems. For Normal Mode operation signal is applied to the ‘Main Input’ connector and all the ‘Insert’ switches would be in the ‘Disengage’ position. The Input Z switch should be set to match the output impedance of the device feeding the EPAK 2500R.
  • Page 10: Using The Mid/Hi Insert

    USING THE SYSTEM Notes on Subwoofer Combinations 1. Setting 1 is set up for driving 1 x ES1.8 + 2 x ES1.5. It can also drive 1 x ES1.8 + 1 x ES1.5, in this mode the relevant Sub level control (either Internal or External) should be increased by up to +6dB.
  • Page 11 USING THE SYSTEM 4.3 FEEDING SUBWOOFERS FROM ANOTHER SOURCE Taking the following diagram as an example, if the ES 1.0 was ying you might want one ES 2.5 above it with the other two ES 1.8’s ground stacked beneath. In this instance it would be preferable to have both sets of subwoofers fed by separate feeds from the mixing console, to give you independent level control to each of the subwoofer types, and to have the ES 1.0 fed by the main output from the mixing...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    EPAK 2500R AMPLIFIER / CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS High Frequency Amplifier Specification Type Class AB Push-Pull low inter-modulation Mosfet design with transformer balanced output Rated Continuous Power 100W Distortion <0.05% Operating Bandwidth 2.5kHz - 28kHz Mid Frequency Amplifier Specification Type Class AB Push-Pull low inter-modulation Mosfet design with transformer balanced output Rated Continuous Power...
  • Page 14 If the unit needs to be shipped back to the factory, it must be sent in its original carton. If improperly packed, the unit may be damaged. To obtain service, contact your nearest KV2 Audio Service Centre, Distributor or Dealer.
  • Page 16 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 expectation.

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