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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this KV2 Audio EPAK 2500R controller/amplifier unit. This
manual contains important information on operating this unit correctly and safely.
Please take some time and read this manual to familiarise yourself with the advanced
features of this unit. 

The EPAK 2500R is a four-way, active control and amplification system specifically
designed for the KV2 Audio ES Series™ modular loudspeaker systems. It houses all
signal processing and amplification as well as providing control for six different
subwoofer cabinet configurations, powered by the internal subwoofer amplifier, along
with providing control signal to an external VHD3200 subwoofer amplifier to power
further subwoofer cabinets if needed. 

The amplifier compliment inside the EPAK 2500R is as follows:

High Frequency - 100-watt, Class AB, push pull, low intermodulation design.

Mid Frequency - 200-watt, Class AB, push pull, low intermodulation design.

Mid Bass - 600-watt, high-efficiency, current-enhancing switch mode technology with
Linear Active Filter.

Subwoofer - 1600-watt, high-efficiency, current-enhancing switch mode technology
with Linear Active Filter.

The EPAK 2500R is “Line Driver Ready” and has its own input impedance selector switch
on the rear panel to accurately match up the input impedance to the output of any
mixer used. In most cases it would be advisable to use a VHD LD4 line driver in addition
at the mixer end to ensure that the line to the amplifier is driven correctly and the signal
integrity maintained. 

Although this unit is simple to operate improper use can be dangerous. This is a very
high-powered device that can put out high voltages and sizeable currents. Always use
safe operating techniques with the EPAK 2500R.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ THE IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS SECTION AS WELL AS
THE INPUT, OUTPUT AND POWER CONNECTION SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL.

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Summary of Contents for EPAK 2500R

Page 1: ...EPAK 2500R OPERATOR S MANUAL EPAK 2500R CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER UNIT ...

Page 2: ...e manufacturer 12 The unit is intended to be used in a 19 rack Follow the mounting instructions When a rack on wheels is used use caution when moving the loaded rack to avoid injury from tipping over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Do not connect an EPAK 2500R output in parallel or series with any other EPAK 2500R s output Do not connect ...

Page 3: ...ounting 2 3 Cooling 2 4 AC Requirements 3 Features 3 1 Front panel 3 2 Rear panel 4 Using the System 4 1 Normal Set Up 4 2 Using the Mid Hi Insert 4 3 Feeding the Subwoofers from another source 5 Specifications 6 Block Diagram 7 Warranty Service Contact Information ...

Page 4: ...B push pull low intermodulation design Mid Frequency 200 watt Class AB push pull low intermodulation design Mid Bass 600 watt high efficiency current enhancing switch mode technology with Linear Active Filter Subwoofer 1600 watt high efficiency current enhancing switch mode technology with Linear Active Filter The EPAK 2500R is Line Driver Ready and has its own input impedance selector switch on t...

Page 5: ...AL SUB IN EXTERNAL SUB IN EXTERNAL SUB OUT 50 Ω 10 kΩ TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 6 INS CLEARANCE FROM THIS SURFACE AND ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THIS PANEL OR ANY ATTACHED COMPONENT NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO ...

Page 6: ...mplifier to allow the cooling air to escape If the unit is rack mounted do not use doors or covers on the rear of the rack the exhaust air must flow without restriction If you are using racks with closed backs use fans on the rear rack panel to ensure an ample air supply 2 2 4 AC REQUIREMENTS A PowerCon cable is provided to connect the EPAK 2500R to a suitable AC power supply The PowerCon is a con...

Page 7: ... when audio signal is present at the EPAK 2500R s input 6 Sub Set Up This switch is set according to which combination of subwoofers is being used with the system Refer to Using the System for further information the various combinations are listed in the table within this section 7 Hi Freq Level This controls the output level of the high frequency amplifier to enable you to adjust the high freque...

Page 8: ...ble to derive the signal input for the internal subwoofer section from a different source For further information see Using the System 5 External Sub In External Sub Out Apart from providing signal processing and power amplification for driving the ES 1 0 enclosure and ES subwoofers the EPAK 2500R also provides processed outputs for feeding VHD 3200 subwoofer amplifiers to drive various combinatio...

Page 9: ...one in the signal chain set to 50Ω Six different combinations of sub woofers are accommodated for when using the EPAK 2500R The combinations are as follows Internal denotes subwoofers powered by the internal subwoofer amplifier External denotes subwoofers powered by an external VHD 3200 subwoofer amplifier fed from the EPAK 2500R s External Sub Out connector EPAK 2500R Setting Setting 1 Setting 2 ...

Page 10: ...sert switches in Disengage position Main Signal Input ES 1 0 ES 1 8 ES 1 8 DELAY LINE Mid Hi Insert switch in Engage position 4 2 USING THE MID HI INSERT Notes on Subwoofer Combinations 1 Setting 1 is set up for driving 1 x ES1 8 2 x ES1 5 It can also drive 1 x ES1 8 1 x ES1 5 in this mode the relevant Sub level control either Internal or External should be increased by up to 6dB 2 Setting 2 is se...

Page 11: ...ing in the EPAK 2500R 4 3 FEEDING SUBWOOFERS FROM ANOTHER SOURCE t n o r f n o h c t i w s p U t e S b u S 5 n o i t i s o p t a l e n a p t r e s n I b u S h t o B n i s e h c t i w s e g a g n E n o i t i s o p t u p n I l a n g i S n i a M 0 1 S E 5 2 S E 8 1 S E r e f o o w b u S n w o l F g n i x i M m o r f d e e f e l o s n o c d e k c a t s d n u o r G m o r f d e e f r e f o o w b u S e l...

Page 12: ...ent enhancing Switch Mode technology with Active Filter Rated Continuous Power 600 Watts Distortion 005 THD Operating Bandwidth 125 Hz 450 Hz Sub Bass Frequency Amplifier Type High efficiency current enhancing Switch Mode technology with Active Filter Rated Continuous Power 1600 Watts Distortion 005 THD Operating Bandwidth 20 Hz 125 Hz Physical Height 7 00 177 8mm Width 19 00 483mm Depth 16 34 415...

Page 13: ...T EXTERNAL SUB OUT PROTECTION POWER SUPPLY SIGNAL MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT HI 2 5 kHz 40 kHz 100 WV OUTPUT ES1 0 MIDHI 450 Hz 2 5 kHz 200 W MIDLOW 125 Hz 450 Hz 600W SUB SET UP EXT SUB LEVEL 6 dB SUB LEVEL 6 dB MASTER LEVEL 6 dB HI FREQ LEVEL 3 dB ES1 0 SYSTEM 1 PER SIDE 2 PER SIDE INTERNAL SUB OUT LOW 20 Hz 125 Hz 1800 W SIGNAL PRESENT UNPROPER USE LIMIT SERVICE POWER THERMAL PROTECTION 6 ...

Page 14: ...f the complexity of the design and the risk of electrical shock all repairs must be attempted only by qualified technical personnel If the unit needs to be shipped back to the factory it must be sent in its original carton If improperly packed the unit may be damaged To obtain service contact your nearest KV2 Audio Service Centre Distributor or Dealer CONTACT INFORMATION KV2 Audio International KV...

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