Laney KC25 User manual

USER MANUAL
Laney
MODEL : KC25
KC SERIES
KC50
KC100
KC150

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We at Laney are extremely pleased that you have decided to select a KC series product for
your sound requirements and we wish to reinforce your judgement by ensuring you get off
to a flying start by including this comprehensive user manual to assist you in getting to
know your equipment.
Before switching on please read this manual carefully since whilst you may well be an
experienced user no two brands are the same, and on reading this manual you will become
aware of the subtle advantageous differences that the KC series offers over its competitors.
UNPACKING
On unpacking your KC series please check carefully for any signs of damage that may
have occurred whilst in transit from the Laney factory to your dealer. In the unlikely event
that there has been damage please repack your unit in its original carton and consult your
dealer.
We would strongly advise you to store away your original transit carton since in the unlikely
event that some time in the future your unit should develop a fault, you will be able to
return it to your dealer for rectification securely packed.
Your KC product should be fitted with a three pin 'grounded' (or 'earthed') plug. Please
make sure that the mixer is powered from a 'grounded/earthed' outlet.
If changing or fitting a plug yourself, ensure that the applicable wiring code is adhered to,
for example in the UK the cable colour code for connections are as follows:
The KC series product should never be exposed to moisture or wetness under any
circumstances since this would represent a possible shock or fire hazard, and may cause
expensive damage to your valuable possession.
In the unlikely event that a fuse should blow, it is imperative that you or your engineer, use
a correctly rated replacement.
Details of the fuse required is printed on the rear panel of the amplifier, please take special
care to use a 'time delay' fuse wherever stated.
THANK YOU
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
EARTH OR GROUND
NEUTRAL
LIVE
GREEN/YELLOW
BLUE
BROWN

11MIC: Jack input socket for low impedance microphone, balanced or unbalanced.
LINE: Jack input for line level input instruments such as keyboard/ Drum machine.
GAIN: Adjusts channel level. Enables the user to balance gain levels across each
channel
TAPE & CD INPUT: Phono inputs for tape acd CD playback
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GAIN LINE MIC GAIN BASS TREBLE LINE REVERB VOLUME DIRECT FOOTSWITCH
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MASTERMASTER
EXPLANATIONS OF TERMS
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CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE HAZARD REPLACE FUSE WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING ONLY.
WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
KC150 -300 WATTS ~50 - 60 Hz
ATTENTION REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
PAR LE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.
ATTENTION
DEBRANCHER A LA PRISE
SECTEUR AVAVT D'OUVRIR.
SERIAL No:
TOTAL MINIMIUM LOAD
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
LINE OUT
CE
KC100 -200 WATTS ~50 - 60 Hz
1
POWER
OUTPUT POWER
KC100 = 100 WATTS
KC150 = 150 WATTS
SUPPLY VOLTAGE ~115V~230V
FUSE RATING
KC150 T5A T2A
KC100 T2A T1A
COVERS. NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
MADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD.
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LINE: Jack input for line level input instruments such as keyboard/ Drum machine.
GAIN: Adjusts channel level. Enables the user to balance gain levels across each
channel.
BASS: Adjusts the bass response of the amplifier.
TREBLE: Adjusts the channels high frequency response.
REVERB: Controls the overall amount of reverb.
VOLUME: Controls the overall output level of the amplifier.
FOOTSWITCH: Socket for the connection of an Laney FS1 footswitch(optional)
allows the remote switching of reverb.
DIRECT INJECT: Jack socket for the provision of a line level output signal for
connecting to a mixing desk or power amplifier for further sound reinforcement.
HEADPHONES: Headphone output for silent practice. Plug headphones into this
socket and play as normal.
HI: Controls the channels high frequency response.
REV: Assigns reverb to individual channel.
MIC: XLR Mic input.
MDDLE: Controls the channels mid frequency response.
FX: Assigns FX Loop (21-22) to individual channel.
PRESENCE: Controls the overall high frequency content of the amplifier.
SEND & RETURN: SEND and RETURN sockets for the buffered FX loop. Effects
units connected to these sockets can be channel assigned using FX switch (19).
SPEAKER: Onboard speaker input jack socket. The onboard speaker must be
disconnected in order to use an external speaker cabinet (Min 4 Ohms).
LINE OUT: Socket for the provision of line level output signal for connecting to a
mixing desk or power amplifier for further sound reinforcement.
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REPLACING FUSES: Your amplifier leaves the factory correctly fused. Fuses are fitted
to protect the user from possible injury and your amplifier from possible permanent
damage. Fuses can blow simply from old age, or because the wrong fuse is fitted. If
after replacement with the correct fuse, failure occurs again, it is possible your amplifier
or the power supply to it, has developed a fault.
Under these circumstances you are strongly recommended to consult your local dealer or
a qualified engineer.
Replacing the POWER fuse is a procedure that can be safely undertaken by the user.
In the unlikely event that you are required to replace a blown POWER fuse it is important
to ensure that a fuse of the value and type recommended by Laney is fitted.
Ensure fuse carrier when refitted, indicates correct supply volrage.
The power fuse is located on the rear panel of your amplifier.
100- 120 VOLT MODELS POWER FUSE INTERNAL FUSE
KC25 - T500ma NA
KC50 - T2A F3.15 x2
KC100 - T2A F5A x2
KC150 - T5A F5A x2
220 - 240 VOLT MODELS POWER FUSE INTERNAL FUSE
KC25 - T250ma NA
KC50 - T1A F3.15 x2
KC100 - T1A F5A x2
KC150 - T2A F5A x2
Your Laney amplifier has been designed to be of high quality and reliability. Each unit is
thoroughly examined and tested before leaving the factory. In the unlikely event that a fault
should develop contact the dealer from whom you made the purchase and seek their
assistance.

Technical Specification
Supply Voltage
Supply Frequency
Output Power
Line Input Impedance
Mic Input Impedance
Tape/CD Input Impedance
Mic Sensitivity
Line Sensitivity
Tape/CD Sensitivity
DI Output Level
Speaker Impedance
Speaker Size
Speaker Rating
HxWxD
Line Out
FX Loop
KC150
230
50-60Hz
150W
47K
2K
47K
-46dB Bal
-25dB
-12dB
N/A
4 Ohm
15"+HF
150
475x545x300
0db
-12dB
KC25
230
50-60Hz
25W
10K
2K
2K
-40dB
-30dB
-34dB
-12dB Bal
4 Ohm
10"
30
420x390x250
NA
NA
KC50
230
50-60Hz
50W
10K
2K
2K
-40dB
-30dB
-34dB
-6dB Bal
4 Ohm
12"
50
430x520x270
NA
KC100
230
50-60Hz
100W
47K
2K
47K
-46dB Bal
-25dB
-12dB
N/A
4 Ohm
12"
120
475x545x300
0db
-12dB
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BLT Industries Ltd.,
Newlyn Road,
Cradley Heath,
West Midlands.
B64 6BE.
Tel: (0044) (0)1384 633821
Fax: (0044) (0)1384 639186
Http://www.laney.co.uk
In the interest of continued product development BLT Industries Ltd. Reserves the
right to amend product specification wihtout prior notification.