Krell Industries None User manual

HomeTheater
Standard
Instructions for Use
Owner’s Reference

HomeTheater Standard
SurroundSoundPreamplifier/Processor
Instructionsfor Use
v. 99.3
KrellIndustries,Inc.
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WARNINGS
TheHomeTheaterStandardmustbeplacedona firm level surfacewhereit is notexposedto drippingor
splashing.
Theventilation gridsontopof theHomeTheaterStandardmustbeunobstructedat all timesduringopera-
tion. Donot placeflammablematedalaboceor beneaththe component.
Donot removeor bypassthegroundpin ontheendof theACpowercord. Thiscouldcauseradiofrequen=
cyinterference(RFI)to beintroducedinto yourplaybacksystem.
Beforemakingconnectionsto TheHomeTheaterStandard,makesurethe backpanelpowerswitchis off.
Makesureall cableterminationsareof thehighestqualityandfreefromfrayedends,shortcircuits, or cold
solderjoints.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
DEFINITIONOFTERMS
UNPACKING
PLACEMENT _.
ACPowerGuidelines
GETTINGSTARTED
ReadTills First ...
AnIntroductionto SystemSetup
FRONTPANELDESCRIPTION
BACKPANELDESCRIPTION
REMOTECONTROLDESCRIPTION
BatteryInstallation andRemoval
CONNECTINGTHE HOMETHEATERSTANDARD
TO YOURSYSTEM
ConnectAnalogandDigital Sources
ConnectVideoSources
ConnectAmplifier(s)
SYSTEMSETUPANDCONFIGURATIONOVERVIEW
SYSTEMSETUPANDCONFIGURATION
Navigatingthe Menu
Accessingthe MainMenu
ConfigureSpeakers
Listening RoomSetup
Calibrate Volume
ConfigureDevices
ConfigureLevelAdjustment
Operation
SAVINGSETUP,RECALLINGSETUP,ANDRESTORINGFACTORY
DEFAULTSYSTEMCONFIGURATIONSETTINGS
OPERATINGTHE HOMETHEATERSTANDARD
On/Off/Stand-by
TapeInput andOutput
MainZoneandZone2 Operation
OtherOperationFeatures
WARRANTY
RETURNAUTHORIZATIONPROCEDURE
SPECIFICATIONS
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Krell HomeTheaterStandard III

Illustrations
FIGURE1 TheHomeTheater StandardFront Panel
F~GURE2 TheHomeTheater StandardBackPanel
FIGURE3 TheHomeTheaterStandardRemoteControl
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Introduction
Thankyoufor yourpurchaseof the Krell HomeTheaterStandardSurroundSound
Preamplifier/Processor.
TheHomeTheaterStandardprovides optimummusicandcinemasoundtrack
reproductionquality throughKrell C.urrentMode,discreteClassAdirect-coupled
circuitry, andbalancedoutputsonall six channels.Broadcastquality switchingand
circuitrywincluding componentvideo,S-video,andcompositevideo---ensure
unmatchedvideop~fformance.Built-in DolbyDigitai,~ DolbyProLogic,andDTS’,,
decodingmakethe HomeTheaterStandardcompatiblewith virtually anysurround
soundsource,includingdigital videodisc(D,VD)softwareanddigital television
broadcasts.
Dualzonecapabilitygivesyoua vadetyo.f configurationpossibilities for whole-house
systems.Ahandheldremotecontrol, RS-232andPHASTLink communicationsports,
RC-5baseband,and12VDCinput/output(12 Vtrigger) interface integratethe Home
TheaterStandardinto anysystem.TheHomeTheaterStandard’sflexible, modular
architecture allowsyouto upgradehardwareandsoftwareto accommodatefuture
surroundsound.formatsanddesig,nenhancements.
Theowner’sreferencemanualcontainsimportantinformationonplacement,
installation, andoperationof the Krell HomeTheaterStandard.Pleasereadthis
informationcarefully. Athoroughunderstandingof thesedetails helpsensure
satisfactoryoperationof andlonglife for yourHomeTheaterStandardandrelated
systemcomponents.
Definition of Terms
Off
Thepowerbreakerswitchonthe backpanelof theamplifier is in the downposition
whentheamplifieris off.
Stand-by
Alowpowerconsumptionstatusthat keepsthe audioandregulatorcircuits at idle.
Operational Mode
Theamplifieris in theoperationalmodewhenit is readyto playmusic.
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Unpacking
Openthe boxandremovethe top layer of foam.Youseetheseitems:
1 HomeTheater Standard
1 IECconnector(ACpower)cord
1 HomeTheaterStandardhandheldremotecontrol -
2 AAA-size1.5 Volt batteries
1 T-15Torxwrench~small"U’ type)
1.T-10Torxwrench(small"L" type)
2 12 VDCoutput(12 V trigger) cables
1 packetcontainingthe owner’sreferencemanual,the RS-232Port developer’s
reference,the"readthis first" insert, andthewarrantyregistrationcard
Carefully removethe unit andaccessoriesfromthe box.Removethe foamendcaps
andprotectiveplastic wrapfromtheunit.
Note
Saveall packingmaterials./f youmustshipyourHomeTheaterStandardin the future,
repackthe un#in its original packagingto preventtransit damage.SeeReturn
AuthorizationProcedure,onpage55.
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Placement
Beforeyouinstall the HomeTheaterStandardinto yoursystem,reviewthe following
guidelinesto choosethelocationfor thecomponent.Thiswill facilitate a clean,trouble-
freeinstallation.
TheHomeTheaterStandarddoesqot requireanytype-ofspecialrackor cabinetfor
installation. Forthe dimensionsof yourHomeTheaterStandardseeSpecifications,on
pages56-57.
TheHomeTheater"S~andardrequiresat least twoinches(5 cm)of clearanceoneach
side andat least twoinches(5 cm)of clearanceabovethe componentto provide
adequateventilation. Further,the HomeTheaterStandardrequiresat least threeinches
(7 cm)of clearancebetweenotherconnectedcomponents.Forinstallations inside
cabinetry,extra ventilation maybenecessary.
AC POWER GUIDELINES
TheHomeTheaterStandardhassuperbregulation anddoesnot require a dedicated
ACcircuit. Avoidconnectionsthroughextensioncordsor multiple ACadapters.High
quality 15ampgroundedACstrips areacceptable.Highquality ACline conditionersor
filters maybeusedif theyaregrounded.
Power Cord
TheHomeTheaterStandardshouldbeusedonly with the powercord supplied. Contact
yourauthorizedKrell dealer,distributor, or Krell beforeusinganydevicesdesignedto
alter or stabilize the ACpowerfor the HomeTheaterStandard.
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GettingStarted
READTHIS FIRST
Performthe following stepsto makethe On-ScreenDisplay(OSD)viewableonyour
videomonitor.Thevideoformatandvideosignalsof the Ho_meTheaterStandardand
the videomonitorneedto matchbeforethe OSDis viewable.Thevideoformatof the
videosignal canbeset to either NTSCor PAL.
Thefollowingtable details thedifferent videosignalsand.videoformatssupportedby
the HomeTheaterStandard:
Video Typeof Connector MostCommonlyFormat
Signal LabeledAs Standard
Video, CompositeNTSCor PAL
Composite
S-Video
Component
Single-EndedRCA
DIN
3 Single-EndedRCA S, SV,S-Video
,Y, Cr,Cb NTSCor PAL NTSCor PAL
Toselecttheinitial videosignalandvideoformat:
1. Connectyourvideomonitorto the videooutput connectorsonthe HomeTheater
Standardthat correspondsto the input connectorsonyourvideomonitor(refer to
theabovetable).
2. Poweronthe HomeTheaterStandardby switchingthe backpanelpowerswitch to
on. Thenpressthe powerbuttononthe front panel.
Thefollowing diagramshowsthe front paneldevicebuttonsonthe HomeTheater,and
showsthe videosignalsandvideoformatsassociatedwith eachbutton:
FRONT o o o o o o
PANEL DVD LD SAT VCR1 TV CD
DEVICE o o o o o o
BUTTON ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
SIGNAL Composite S-Video Component Composite S-Video Component
FORMAT NTSC NTSC NTSC PAL PAL PAL
3. Pressthefrontpaneldevicebuttonthatmatchesboththevideoformatandvideo
signalcompatiblewithyourconnectedvideomonitor(refer to the.abovediagram).
Thisbecomesthecurrentlyselectedvideosignaloutput.
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4. Verify that thevideomonitor’svideosignalinput correspondsto the Home
TheaterStandard’svideosignal output. Pressthe menukeyonthe handheld
remotecontrol to verify that the OSDis nowviewableonthe videomonitor.The
systemconfiguration mainmenuappearswhenthe video formatand video signals
betweenthe HomeTheaterStandardandyour video monitorare compatible.
If youhaveanyquestionsregardingtheselectionof the.videoformat,pleasecall your
authorizedKrell dealer,distributor,6rKrell.
AN INTRODUCTIONTO SYSTEMSETUP -
TheHomeTheaterStandardprovidesa variety of connectionandoperationoptionsfor
outstandingmusicandcinemasoundtrackreproduction.Totakefull advantageof the
featuresthe HomeTheaterStandardoffers, you’ll needto set upyoursystemin this
order:
1. ConnectyourHomeTheaterStandardto the desiredanaloganddigital audio
sources,videosources,andamplifiers.SeeConnectingtheHomeTheater
Standardto YourSystem,onpage21.
2. ConfigureyourHomeTheaterStandard’sspeakervolume,input devices,andtrims
usingthe built-in, easy-to-folloWSystemSetupandConfigurationmenus.Step-by-
stepinstructions beginon page24, SystemSetupandConfiguration.
3. Reviewthe FrontPanel,BackPanel,andRemoteControldescriptionsfor information
oninput, zone,andmodeselections,speakeradjustment,input andoutput
connectionsfor analog,digital, andvideosources,andremotecontrol operation.See
pages6-20for illustrations anddescriptions.
After you’veconnectedandconfiguredyour HomeTheaterStandardandknowits basic
features, you’re readyto go. SeeOperatingtheHomeTheaterStanclard,onpage50.
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Basic Operation
1 PowerButton
2 PowerLED
3 Stand-byLED
4 Infrared Sensor
input DeviceSelectionButtonsandLEOs
5 DVDButton andLED
6 LDButton andLED
7 SATButtonandLED
8 VCR1Button and LED
9 TVButton andLED
10CDButtonandLED
11 TunerButtonandLED
12 AuxlButtonandLED
13 Aux2Button andLED
14 Tape/VCR2Button andLED
15 MainZoneandZone2 Button
16 MainZoneandZone2 LEDs
17 I~fraredEmitter
ProcessingModeButtonsandLEDs
18StereoButtonandLED
19Music1ButtonandLED
20Music2Button andLED
21ProLogicButtonandLED
232624 29 26 3027
22 Front PanelWindow
23 UserButton
24 BalanceButton
IndividualChannelButtons
25CenterButton
26RearButton
27 SubButton
28SaveButton
29 LevelDownandUpButtons
30RecallButton