Krell Industries KAV-1500 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
Connecting the Bridged KAV-1500
See Figure 2 on page 7
Connect the bridged channels as follows:
Option 1
1. When the left and right channels are bridged, connect the output cable from the
output device to the appropriate balanced (7) or single-ended (12) left channel input.
2.
Connect the positive loudspeaker lead (red) to the positive binding post on the left
amplifier channel (18), Connect the negative loudspeaker lead (black) to the positive
binding post of the right amplifier channel (17).
Option 2
1.
When the right and center channels are bridged, connect the output cable from the
output device to the appropriate balanced (6) or single-ended (1 1) right channel
output.
2. Connect the positive loudspeaker lead (red) to the positive binding post on the right
amplifier channel (17). Connect the negative loudspeaker lead (black) to the positive
binding post of the center amplifier channel (16).
Option 3
1.
When the center and left surround channels are bridged, connect the output cable
from the output device to the appropriate balanced (5) or single-ended (10) center
channel input.
2. Connect the positive loudspeaker lead (red) to the positive binding post on the center
amplifier channel (16). Connect the negative loudspeaker lead (black) to the positive
binding post of the left surround amplifier channel (15).
Option 4
1. When the left surround and right surround channels are bridged, connect the output
cable from the output device to the appropriate balanced (4) or single-ended (9)
surround channel input.
2.
Connect the positive loudspeaker lead (red) to the positive binding post on the left
surround amplifier channel (15). Connect the negative loudspeaker lead (black)
the positive binding post of the right surround amplifier channel (14).
For each option, the remaining unbridged channel may be connected to a separate
loudspeaker for normal operation.
IMPORTANT
When operating the amplifier in bridged mode and using an output device with a
single-ended RCA cable, be sure to remove the shorting pin from the balanced XLR
input.
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