Krell Industries KAV2250, KAV 3250 manual Troubleshooting System Noise

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Troubleshooting System Noise

When you mix and match high-performance audio components, each with its own ground potential, a low frequency hum may occur in one or all loudspeakers. If this happens when you place the amplifier into your system, follow these simple troubleshooting steps:

1.Check that all input and output connections are of sound construction.

2.With the amplifier off, remove all the interconnect cables, then turn the amplifier on. If the hum disappears, turn the amplifier off and reinsert one of the interconnect cables. Turn the amplifier back on.

3.If the hum reappears with the interconnect cable reinserted, the cable may need

to be replaced. Turn the amplifier off and connect a different interconnect cable to the same location. Turn the amplifier back on.

4.If the hum disappears with the interconnect cable reinserted, that cable most likely is sound.

5.Turn the amplifier off, disconnect the interconnect cable, and re-connect one of the other interconnect cables.

6.Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have checked each interconnect cable individually.

7.If all the interconnect cables appear to be sound, and if you still have hum, you may be experiencing a ground loop. Please contact your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell for suggestions on how to eliminate it.

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Krell KAV–2250 and KAV–3250

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Contents Stereo Power Amplifier Three-channel Power AmplifierInstructions for Use Owner’s Reference KAV-2250 Stereo Power Amplifier Contents Illustrations KAV-2250 Front PanelIntroduction Configurations Definition of TermsInput and Output Connections Operation TechnologyDefinition of Terms Unpacking Specifications PlacementAC Power Guidelines Power CordKAV-2250 Front Panel Front Panel Description Power ButtonPower Indicator Stand-by LEDKAV-2250 Back Panel Inputs Reconfiguration Options for the KAV-2250 and the KAV-3250Back Panel Description OutputsBack Panel Description Connecting the Amplifier to Your System Connecting the Amplifier ON/OFF and Operation Using a Dedicated Wall SwitchAmplifier Operation Off firstTroubleshooting System Noise Reconfiguration Options for the KAV-2250 and KAV-3250 To Safely Access the Input Switch BanksAmplifier Factory Default Settings Reconfiguring the KAV-2250 for MAT Operation Amplifier Factory Default Settings Reconfiguring the Amplifier for MAT OperationReconfiguration Options Not illustrated Reconfiguring the KAV-2250 for Bridged Operation Reconfiguring the Amplifier for Bridged Operation Connecting the Amplifier Reconfigured for MATLoudsp Questions and Answers Connecting the Amplifier to Your SystemWarranty If you have purchased your Krell product outside the U.S.AReturn Authorization Procedure To contact the Krell Service DepartmentSpecifications KAV-2250KAV-3250 KAV-2250