KES400 KES600
Eco-System Power
KES400 and KES600 Eco-System™ Amplifier
specifications:
Amplifiers
Installation Instructions v1.3
Inputs:
Input impedance:
Outputs:
Output power:
Peak output power:
Ideal impedance:
8 or 12 gold RCA jacks with adjustable gain
50k ohms
5 way gold binding posts
50 watts RMS per channel (8 ohms)
100 watts per channel (8 ohms)
4 – 8 ohms
Warning: To be installed and/or used in accordance with
appropriate electrical codes and regulations.
Frequency response: 10 Hz – 40 kHz +/- 1dB (1w)
S/N ratio:
Over 105 dB A weighted (50 watts)
Less than 0.1% 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Less than 0.01% 60 Hz 7 kHz 4:1 (SMPTE)
17” x 3.5” x 11.5” (432 x 89 x 292 mm)
Quiet 28 dBA
Standby in Eco-System™ less than 5 watts
Maximum 750 watts at 117 VAC or 230VAC
KES400 20 lbs (9 kg); KES600 22 lbs (10 kg)
Steel chassis, powder coated; glass epoxy
printed circuit boards
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 KES400 and KES600 uses less than 5% of
the energy required for normal amps to idle.
THD distortion:
IMD distortion:
Dimensions:
Fan noise:
Power:
Weight:
Construction:
FEATURES:
Eco-System™ Circuitry saves energy (and
money) and increases power.
12 channels x 50 watts RMS at 8 Ohms (over
100W peak). KES400 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. KES400
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.
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.
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tel (604) 272 4555, fax (604) 272 5595
KES400 and KES600 Made in Canada, 2011, Knoll Systems All Rights Reserved
8. Make sure the speakers in each room are connected in phase
with the amplifier + going to the speaker +. Out of phase
speakers give unstable imaging and poor bass response.
Installation
Installing the amplifier should be relatively easy. With a bit of
planning, this amplifier will give trouble free service for years.
9. Connect the AC power into an outlet than can supply at least
six amps (750 watts) dedicated to each KES400 or KES600.
1. The most important consideration when installing the
KES400 and/or KES600 is cooling. This amplifier has a lot of
power packed into a small chassis size. When installing it in an
equipment stack, it should be the top component. It needs at
least 3"-5" of space above the amplifier to allow for adequate
convection cooling.
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. If it
is adjusted too high, the amp may delay turn on or turn off
during a quiet music or speech passage.
2. When installing the KES400 and/or KES600 in a rack we
suggest adding a 3-1/2" blank above and below the amplifier. In
multiple KES400 and KES600 installations, plan for a 3-1/2"
blank (double) between each amplifier and a 3-1/2" blank on
the top and bottom. Amplifiers should always be the top
components in a rack system.
Caution: Never listen to sound that is distorted. If distorted
sound is heard, turn the volume down immediately or speaker
and/or amplifier damage could occur that is not covered by the
warranty. If this problem persists, contact your dealer.
User Adjustments and Service: There are no user
adjustments inside the KES400 or KES600. Your installer may
make certain gain and sensitivity level adjustments on the rear
panel.
3. The KES400 and KES600 are available as an optional 19" EIA
rack mount style.
4. Never operate a KES400 or KES600 on its side, as the cooling
potential drops significantly when operated on the side.
Caution: The KES400 or KES600 contains no user serviceable
parts, so do not attempt to open or repair the KES amp.
Refer servicing to a qualified technician only or contact the
factory for information.
5. Connect the KES400 or KES600 RCA inputs to the source
component outputs with good quality, short as possible RCA
jack cables. Connect each channel individually.
Troubleshooting
6. Connect the KES400 or KES600 speaker outputs to speakers
using good quality speaker wire. Minimum 16 gauge copper wire
is recommended with 14 gauge minimum for runs over 30'
(10m). Fire-rated wire may be required if installing wires inside
walls, ceilings or floors.
If a problem is encountered with the KES400 or KES600
amplifier, the most expedient procedure is to locate the problem
and if possible repair it before requesting service. Be sure to
carefully check other system components such as controllers,
CD players, volume controls, wiring, speakers, etc. that may be
at fault.
Note: Ideally the KES400 and KES600 amplifiers like 6-8 ohm
loads. Connecting to 4-ohm loads won't hurt the amplifier, but
the channels connected to 4-ohm loads may occasionally
shutdown due to overloading. Never connect any KES400 or
KES600 amplifier to less than 4 ohms.
7. Individually adjust the channel gains as required. Ideally, all
gains are fully on (fully clockwise).
Caution: NEVER connect the KES400 or KES600 to
impedances less than 4 ohms or amplifier damage not
covered by the warranty may occur.
KES600 Rear Panel
The “SENS” pot controls the level threshold setting of the
automatic power on and off to all channels. Each channel
turns on and off individually.
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). Any or all combinations of linked inputs 2
to inputs 6 are possible. When all inputs are linked to
input one, the input impedance is about 8500 ohms.
Power On
Initially adjust the “SENS” on to about 1/3 level. Turn on a
source to one or more channels and see if the channel
turns on (observe the front panel led). With soft music on,
the channel should sense the music and turn on. If it does
not turn on, try turning the “SENS” adjustment counter
clockwise slowly until the channel turns on.
Note: When linked unused RCA inputs can be used as
outputs to other amplifiers.
Power Off
If the channel does not turn off about 3-30 seconds after
a source has been muted or shut off, adjust the “SENS”
slowly clockwise and wait 30 seconds. If it still does not
turn off, turn it a bit more clockwise and wait another 30
seconds. Keep doing this until the channel turns off in 3-
30 seconds.
Note 1: Ideal speaker impedance is 6-8 ohms.
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