Krell Industries KAV-250cd/2, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...The Leaderin Audio Engineering KAV 250cd 2 Front Loading CompactDisc Player Instructions for Use Owner s Reference ...

Page 2: ...quality free fromfrayedends shortcircuits or coldsolderjoints THEREARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE ANY KRELL PRODUCT Pleasecontactyour authorized dealer distributor or Krell if youhaveanyquestions not addressed in this referencemanual equipped This product is manufactured in theUnited State of America Kmll is aregistered trademark ofKrell Industries Inc and is restricted foruse byKrell Industr...

Page 3: ... Remote Control Functions CONNECTING THE KAV 250cd 2 TO YOURSYSTEM ConnectionSteps OPERATING YOURKAV 250cd 2 Power On Howto Play a Compact Disc HOWTO PROGRAMA TRACK SEQUENCE Howto Changea Programmed Track Sequence Howto Clear a Programmed Track Sequence WARRANTY RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS Page 1 1 2 3 4 4 6 9 12 12 12 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 18 19 Backcover Krell KAV 250cd 2 iii...

Page 4: ...Illustrations FIGURE1 FIGURE2 FIGURE3 The KAV 250cd 2Front Panel The KAV 250cd 2Back Panel The KAV 250cd 2RemoteControl Page 5 8 11 iv Krell KAV 250cd 2 ...

Page 5: ...alogoutputs or digital outputs Thewireless infrared remote control as well as the remote control connectionoptionson the backpanelallow youto integrate the KAV 250cd 2 into wholehousesystemsandeasily operate it and other systemcomponents This owner sreferencemanualcontains important information on placement installation andoperation of the KAV 250cd 2 Please readthis informationcarefully A thoroug...

Page 6: ... or output circuit Usecare when using single ended connections as the groundconnectionis made last andbrokenfirst Turnthe systemoff prior to making or breakingsingle endedconnec tions Single endedconnectionsare not recommended for connec tions requiring longcableruns Off When powerbutton on the front panel or remotecontrol is pressed andthe blue powerLEDtumsoff the component is off Operational Mod...

Page 7: ... undersideof the foamend capsthat encasethe amplifierandlift the amplifier straight outofthe shippingbox Placethe amplifier in a safe location andremove the protective plastic wrapping Notes ff anyof theseitemsarenot included in the shipping box please contactyour authofzed Krelldealer disttYbutor or Krell for assistance Save all packing materials ff youshipyouramplifierin thefuture repack the uni...

Page 8: ...ghthe KAV 250cd 2 is well shielded placing it near these components could create interference and causehum Note TheKAV 250cd 2 incorporatesan advanced suspension systemanddoes not requireadditionalmass couplingor isolation You may experiment with feet or cones aslongastheyarenotpermanently affixedto theunit Any unauthorized modifications to theunit or electronics will voidthe warran IMPORTANT Dono...

Page 9: ...0cd 2 11 10 12 Power 1 Power Button 2 Power LED 3 Stand by LED Transport Functions 4 Stop Button 5 Play Button 6 Pause Button 7 Open Close Button 8 Track Back and Forward Buttons 9 Compact Disc Transport Display 10 Front Panel Display 11 Infrared Sensor 12 HDCD e LED ...

Page 10: ... FUNCTIONS 4 Stop Button Usethis button to stop compact disc playback 5 Play Button Usethis button to start playbackfromthe beginningof the compact disc For moreinformation see Howto Play a Compact Disc on page15 6 Pause Button Usethis button to temporarily suspend playbackof the compact disc track To resume playbackat the point pausewasengaged press the pausebutton again 7 Open Close Button Useth...

Page 11: ...ell as programming status 11 Infrared Sensor The infrared sensor receives commands from the KAV 250cd 2 remotecontrol For properremotecontrol operation make surethe infrared sensoris clear of anyobstructions 12 HDCD LED TheHDCD LEDilluminates whena high definition compact disc is playing indicating that HDCD decoding is functioning Krell KAV 250cd 2 7 ...

Page 12: ...RIES INC 45 CONNAIR ROAO ORANGE CT 06477 3650 USA r RIGHT 15 ANALOG OUTPUTS RIGLEHT 16 LEFT 15 Digital Outputs 13 Optics Digital Output 14 Coax ial Digital Output Analog Outputs 15 Left and Right Balanced Analog Outputs 16 Left and Right Single Ended Analog Outputs Remote Connections 17 RC 5 In 18 12 VDC Out 19 12 VDC In Power 20 IEC Connector 21 Line Fuse ...

Page 13: ...rs 18 12 VDCOut TheKAV 250cd 2 is equippedwith an output that sends12 VDC 12 V tdgger poweron off signals to other Krell components and other devicesthat incorporatea 12V trigger Thisallowsyouto turn other components on or off or to andfromstand by fromthe KAV 250cd 2 When the KAV 250cd 2 is switched betweenstand by andoperate it sendsa signal fromthe 12 VDC Outthat will switch other components al...

Page 14: ...heconnectoris for usewith the provided IECstandard15 amp powercord 21 Line Fuse The50 60Hzline fuse protects the KAV 250cd 2 against short cir cuits from the extemalACpower Note Replace fusesonly withthe fusevaluespecifiedonthe back panel 10 Krell KAV 250cd 2 ...

Page 15: ...rogram Key 33 Rep Repeat Key Pwr CD D A Display Dim _FM_ _ _ btorY t Mute B 1 B 2 S 1 S 2 S 3 S 4 T r Tume Amp Pre DigIn Tape Gain Phase Intro Scan Mere Store HFB Volume Track Pause Play Search Open Stop L Bal R Note Remote controlkeys notlisted above donotfunction withtheKAV 250cd 2 Keysnot usedwith the KAV 250cd 2 maybe usedwith other Krell components Consult yourowners reference manual for thos...

Page 16: ...candamage the remote control Remote Control Functions POWER TheKAV 250cd 2 remotecontrol provides power compactdisc transport andcompact disc programming functions A description of the remotecontrol keysthat are usedwith the KAV 250cd 2 follows 22 Pwr Power Key Usethis key to switch the KAV 250cd 2 between the stand by and the operational modes COMPACT DISC TRANSPORT FUNCTIONS 23 CD Key Usethis ke...

Page 17: ...p compact disc playback 29 OpenKey Usethis key to openandclose the compact disc transport 30 Track Backand ForwardKeys Usethe track backkey to select the track that precedes the current track usethe track forwardkeyto select the track that followsthe currenttrack 31 Search Back and ForwardKeys Pressandhold these keysto scroll backward or forwardthroughthe currenttrack SPECIAL PLAY FUNCTIONS 32 Prg...

Page 18: ... Neatly organize the wiring between the KAV 250cd 2 andall sys tem components SeparateACwires from audio cables to pre vent hum or other unwanted noises from being introduced into the system 3 Connect the interconnectcablesfromyourpreamplifier to the KAV 250cd 2 balancedor single ended analog outputs on the backpanel Thebalancedoutputs usethree pin XLRconnectors the single endedoutputs use RCA con...

Page 19: ...mode Donot pressthe power button or keyuntil thefrontpaneldisplay illuminates Howto Play a Compact Disc 1 Press the open closebutton or openkey to openthe compact disc transport 2 Placethe compact disc on the transport 3 Pressthe open closebutton or openkey again to close the com pactdisc transport 4 Pressthe play buttonor keyto beginplayback fromthe first track 5 Pressthe stop button or key to en...

Page 20: ...program sequence Note Track forward track back andrepeatfunctionnormally withina programmed sequence Howto Change a Programmed Track Sequence 1 If the compact disc is playing pressthe stop key 2 Pressthe program key Thefront panel display cycles through the programmed track numbersonce Note TO ADD TRACKS TO THE PROGRAM You canselecta trackanytime duringthe cycle or after thefront paneldis playhass...

Page 21: ...Clear a Programmed Track Sequence Pressthe powerkey This places the KAV 250cd 2 in the stand by modeand erases the programmed sequence Note Youcanalso clear the programmed sequence by opening andclosing the compact disctransport Krell KAV 250cd 2 17 ...

Page 22: ... Freight to thefactoryis yourresponsibility Return freightwithintheUnited States U S A included in the warranty If youhave purchased yourKrell product outside the U S A and wish to have it serviced at thefactory all freightand associated charges to thefactory areyour responsibility Krellwill payreturnfreightto theU S A based freightforwarder of yourchoice Freight and othercharges to shiptheunit fr...

Page 23: ...s or damage to the product duringshipment to the Krell factory andensure all freight ship ping chargesare prepaid Theproduct mayalso be handdelivered if arrangements with the Service Departmenthavebeenmadein advance Proof of purchase will berequiredfor warranty validation at the timeof hand delivery IMPORTANT Usetheoriginalpackaging to ensure thesafetransit of theproduct to thefactory dealer or di...

Page 24: ...Hz 84 dB THD POWERCONSUMPTION 49 W TRANSPORT A drawerloading mechanically isolated drive mechanism featuring a linear drivelaser assembly DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTERS Dual Burr Brown PCM 1702 20 bit devices ANALOGAUDIO OUTPUTS 1 pair balanced via XLRconnectors 1 pair single ended via RCA connectors DIGITAL AUDIOOUTPUT 1 S PDIFvia RCAconnector 1 EIAJoptical via a TosLink connector REMOTECONTROL 1 w...