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B&K ST3140 Owner's Manual
Summary of ST3140
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St3140 three channel amplifier owner’s manual b & k components ltd. 13000 rev 0005.
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13000 rev 0005 b&k components, ltd., 2100 old union road, buffalo, new york 14227.
Page 3: Table of Contents
Page 1 13000 rev 0005 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 13000 rev 0005 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 13000 rev 0005 the st3140's purpose and function the st3140 is a compact, very efficient, three channel power amplifier. It is designed to be used in all types of audio or audio/video systems. Design and construction the st3140 utilizes high quality electronic circuitry to achieve an environm...
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Page 4 13000 rev 0005 rear panel view 1. Ac fuse holder 4. Inputs 2. Ac input receptacle 5. Level controls 3. Speaker outputs 6. Amplifier control muting input/output note: the balanced inputs are not available on the st3140 amplifier rear panel description 1. Ac fuse holder - holds the ac line fuse...
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Page 5 13000 rev 0005 5. Level controls - for adjusting the input level of each channel into the amplifier. There are level controls on the back of the amplifier. One level control for each channel. Explained further on page 6. 6. Amplifier control muting input/output - to provide remote switching o...
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Page 6 13000 rev 0005 )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 13000 rev 0005 )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 13000 rev 0005 here is a typical input setup: 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...
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Page 9 13000 rev 0005 making the connection before doing anything, ensure that the power switch on the amplifier’s front panel is in the ‘off’ position. Again, it is recommended that you locate a separate ac power outlet for the amplifier, one that is not shared by any other audio component in the s...
Page 12: ** Note
Page 10 13000 rev 0005 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 13: St3140 Specifications
Page 11 13000 rev 0005 st3140 specifications power rating: 8 ohms 140 watts @ 1 khz 4 ohms 185 watts @ 1 khz frequency response 5 hz - 45 khz input sensitivity 1.0 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 14: Limited Warranty
Page 12 13000 rev 0005 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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13000 rev 0005 b&k components, ltd., 2100 old union road, buffalo, new york 14227.
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13000 rev 0005 b&k components, ltd. 2100 old union road buffalo, new york 14227 716-656-0023 www.Bkcomp.Com.