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B&K ST2140 Owner's Manual
Summary of ST2140
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St2140 two channel amplifier owner’s manual b & k components ltd. 12998 rev 0004.
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12998 rev 0004 b&k components, ltd., 2100 old union road, buffalo, new york 14227.
Page 3: Table of Contents
Page 1 12998 rev 0004 table of contents 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 system installation p...
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Page 2 12998 rev 0004 safety precautions please read before installing 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 vo...
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Page 3 12998 rev 0004 the st2140's purpose and function the st2140 is a compact, very efficient, two channel power amplifier. It is designed to be used in all types of audio or audio/video systems. Design and construction the st2140 utilizes high quality electronic circuitry to achieve an environmen...
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Page 4 12998 rev 0004 rear panel view 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 ** options available for the st2140 amplifier note: the center channel is not available on the...
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Page 5 12998 rev 0004 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 - option available for the st2140 amp...
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Page 6 12998 rev 0004 )ljxuh& 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 ...
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Page 7 12998 rev 0004 )ljxuh' outputs 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....
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Page 8 12998 rev 0004 inputs 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 o...
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Page 9 12998 rev 0004 system installation 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 diagra...
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Page 10 12998 rev 0004 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. Example: if you connect your right front output of your preamplifier to channel 1 input on the amplifier, remembe...
Page 13: ** Note
Page 11 12998 rev 0004 troubleshooting problem possible cause possible solution no sound (‘on’ led not illuminated) 1. Power cord not plugged in. 2. Power off at ac source. 3. Ac power inlet fuse blown or faulty. 4. Control switch in the wrong position. 1. Reconnect power cord. 2. Check ac switch or...
Page 14: St2140 Specifications
Page 12 12998 rev 0004 st2140 specifications power rating: 8 ohms 140 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 100 current (peak to peak) 30 amps slew rate 14 v / ) sec dyna...
Page 15: Limited Warranty
Page 13 12998 rev 0004 limited warranty 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 norm...
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12998 rev 0004 b&k components, ltd. 2100 old union road buffalo, new york 14227 716-656-0023 www.Bkcomp.Com.