Krell Industries KAV-300cd User's Manual
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1. with low distortion wide bandwidth and minimal negative feedbacks The KAV 300cd can be seemlessly into a home theater or whole house audio system and the hand held remote control provides con venient operation of the KAV 300cd as well as other Krell components This owner s reference manual contains important infor mation on placement installation and oper ation of your KAV 300cd Please read this information carefully A thorough under standing of these details will help ensure satisfactory operation and long life for your KAV 300cd and related system compo nenis THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ANY KRELL PRODUCT Please contact your authorized dealer distributor or Krell if you have any questions not addressed in this refer ence manual 1Krell is the registered trademark of Krell Industries Inc KRELL KAV 300ed Unpacking 1 Open the box and remove the top layer of foam You will see these items KAV 300cd AC power cord 12 VDC remote cable link 3 AG 3 AMP 250V fast acting fuse KAV 300c remote control AAA batteries packet containing an introductory letter from C E O Dan D Agostino the Owner s Reference and the Warranty Registration Card NJ h mh WA b 2 Carefully remove the unit and acces sories from the box Remove the pro tective plastic wrap from the unit Notes lf any of these items are not included please contact your authorized Krel2. play after inserting the CD into the drawer The drawer will close and playback will begin from the first track If the CD is loaded and the disc contents have been scanned press play on the front panel 5 or remote control The disc will start play ing from track 1 or the beginning of a pro grammed track sequence When an HDCD encoded CD is played the HDCD LED 3 illuminates indicating that HDCD decoding is functioning 15 Stop Terminates CD playback 16 k Track Back Press once to select and begin playing the track that precedes the current track 17 gt Track Forward Press once to select and begin playing the track that follows the current track 1Kreli is the registered trademark of Krell Industries Inc Page 8 of 16 18 lt lt Search Back remote control only Press and hold this key to scroll backward through the current track 19 gt gt Search Forward remote control only Press and hold this key to scroll forward through the current track 20 Pause Press once to temporarily suspend playing the current track To resume playing the track at the point pause was engaged press pause again or press play 21 Rep Repeat remote control only Press once to repeat the entire disc or track program continuously Press twice to repeat the current track continuously Press again to cancel this function When selecting the desired repeat function press the repeat key once and REPEAT will appear i
3. to send this output to a digital record ing device or external D A processor ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS RC 5 In This input accepts baseband RC 5 input commands from various remote devices facilitating custom installations This allows the KAV 300cd to be controlled via hard wired signals sent from such units 12 VDC Remote Power In This input accepts 12 volt power on off sig nals from other Krell components as well as other devices that incorporate a 12 volt power on off trigger output This allows for remote turn on off of the KAV 300cd with the power activation of another Krell com ponent as well as other components used in a custom installation Note Consult the owner s reference of any com ponent used in a custom installation to take full advantage of the remote capability of the KAV 300cd Page 5 of 16 FIGURE 1 KAV 300cd FRONT PANEL Display Window Power On Off Button Function Indicator for HDCD Decoding Infrared Remote Sensor Transport Function Buttons for Stop Play Pause Open Close Track Back and Track Forward a amp WwW hwy oy Or OPEN CLOSE K TRACK OU O O KAV 300cd 2 FIGURE 2 KAV 300cd BACK PANEL 6 Left and Right balanced and single ended analog sinus 7 Digital outputs EIAJ optical Toslink and SPDIF coaxial 8 Digital output activation switch 9 Fuse holder 10 Baseband RC 5 input 11 12 volt trigger 12 IEC Standard 15 amp
4. AC power cord receptacle 8 T KAV 300cd Compact Disc Player p ANALOG OUTPUTS arene A SO EOHz Pei E E a pi O O COAX RIGHT Fa ornes O VOLTAGE FUSE KRELL INDUSTRIES INC 400 120 SAGC RC 6 IN its O 45 CONNAIA ROAD TSAO ORANGE CT 06477 3650 NO USER S RVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ee A 12 Van 7 i is the registered trademark of Pacific Microsonics Inc byes val _ 9 to 11 aes Pee 13 Open Key 21 Repeat Key a 44 Play Key 22 A B Key 15 Stop Key 23 Direct number Access Keypad 16 Track Back Key 24 Display Key 17 Track Forward Key 25 Dim Key 18 Search Back Key 26 Track Programming Key 19 Search Forward Key 27 Clear Key 20 Pause Key KRELL KAV 300 cd a Page 7 of 16 Front Panel and Remote Control Operation The KAV 300cd remote control provides complete CD transport functions as well as Krell preamplifier and power amplifier remote functions A description of the keys and their functions is provided below Note Not all keys on the remote control function with the KAV 300cd Press the CD key on the remote to access CD commands 13 Open Press once to open the drawer Insert a CD labe side up into the drawer Press open again After a momentary pause while the CD s contents are being scanned the total number of tracks and the total playing time appear in the display window 1 14 Play To activate playback from the beginning of the CD press
5. CD key on the remote con trol then press the mode key until the desired information appears in the display window 25 Dim remote control only Use this key to turn the display window 1 on and off Press the CD key on the remote control then press the dim key until the dis play window reaches the desired position TRACK PROGRAMMING 26 Prog remote control only Use this key to select the tracks you would like to hear in the order in which you would like to hear them This method of program ming is short term and will be cleared when you press the stop key 15 twice A maxi mum of twenty tracks may be stored in a program sequence 27 Cir Clear remote control only Use this key to delete the last entry select ed in a programmed sequence Track for ward track back repeat and pause function normally within a programmed sequence Note Track forward track back repeat and pause function normally within a pro grammed sequence KRELL KAV 300cd HOW TO WRITE A PROGRAM 1 Press the program key 26 on theKAV 300cd remote control PRO GRAM will appear in the display window 1 2 Key in the desired track sequence using the numeric keypad 23 The number of tracks and total playing time of the pro grammed sequence will appear in the display window 1 Track numbers will appear in the display as they are stored within a programmed sequence 3 Press the play key 14 to begin pl
6. RE KAV 300cd The Leader in Audio Engineering Front Loading _ Compact Disc Player Instructions for Use v 99 0 KAV 300cd Front Loading Compact Disc Player Krell Industries Inc 45 Connair Road Orange CT 06477 3650 USA TEL 203 799 9954 FAX 203 799 9796 E MAIL krell krellonline com WEB SITE www krellonline com 1999 by KRELL Industries Inc All rights reserved CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 3 UNPACKING 3 PLACEMENT 4 AC Power Guidelines 4 CONNECTING THE KAV 300cd TO YOUR SYSTEM Digital Outputs Additional Connections 5 FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 8 Track Programming 9 How to Write a Program 9 How to Program Using Track Forward and Back 9 Battery Installation and Removal 10 WARRANTY o1 RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE 12 SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover Page Figure 1 FRONT PANEL 6 Figure 2 BACK PANEL 6 Figure 3 REMOTE CONTROL i P N 1960101700090 CE Marking This product complies with the EMC direc tive 89 336 EEC and the low voltage directive 73 23 EEC Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Krell KAV 300cd Front Loading Compact Disc Player The KAV 300d s transport design eliminates error producing wobble and deliv ers exceptional tracking amp focus accuracy regardless of environment or disc characteris tics Digital circuitry provides ultra high signal resolution and directly coupled analog circuit ry assures superior low frequency perfor mance
7. ay at its discretion return this product in new packaging and bill the owner for such packaging if the product received by Krell was boxed in non stan dard packaging or if the original packaging was so damaged that it was unusable If Krell determines that new packaging is required the owner will be notified before this product is returned To purchase additional packaging please contact your authorized dealer distributor or the Krell Service Department Page 12 of 16 Krell industries Inc 45 Connair Road Orange CT 06477 3650 USA TEL 203 799 9954 FAX 203 799 9796 E MAIL krell krelloniine com WEB SITE www krellonline com Specifications FREQUENCY RESONSE 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 0 18 dB SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO A WEIGHTED 103 dB TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION THD 20 kHz 16 kHz 87 dB 20 kHz 82 dB POWER CONSUMPTION Ide 50W TRANSPORT Monolithic assembly featuring full size disc clamp DAC 20 bit ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1 pair balanced via XLR connectors 1 pair single ended via RCA connectors KAV 300cd Front Loading Compact Disc Player DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS 1 pair EIAJ optical via Toslink connectors 1 pair S PDIF coaxial via connectors REMOTE CONTROL 1 handheld wireless infrared 12 VDC output via a 3 5 mm mini connector RC 5 remote control input via a DC power connector DIMENSIONS 19w x 4 6h x 15d in 48 3w x 11 7n x 38 1d cm WEIGHT Shipping 32 ibs 14 5 kg Unit only 22 Ib
8. ayback of the programmed sequence 4 Press the stop key 15 once to stop playback but not erase program Press stop twice to erase a programmed sequence Note When the CD is in stand by mode the pro grammed sequence is erased HOW TO PROGRAM USING TRACK FORWARD AND BACK 1 Press the program key 26 on the KAV 300cd remote control PROGRAM will appear in the display window 1 2 Press the track forward key 17 to select a track Key in the desired track sequence using the numeric keypad 23 The number of tracks and total playing time of the programmed sequence will appear in the display window 1 Track numbers will appear in the display as they are stored within a programmed sequence EXAMPLE Press track forward two times to get back to track 2 Page 9 of 16 nn ee ee 3 Press play 14 to begin playback of the programmed sequence 4 Press stop 15 once to stop playback but not erase the program Press stop twice to erase the programmed sequence BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL NOTE Batteries should be replaced when functions from the remote control become intermittent The KAV 300cd remote uses two AAA size 1 5 volt batteries Page 10 of 16 Remove the back panel to expose the batteries 2 Remove the old batteries 3 Install the new batteries following the battery position diagram on the plastic battery receptacle 4 Re install the backplate 5 Che
9. ck to make sure the remote control is functioning properly KRELL KAV 300cd Warranty The KAV 300cd has a limited and transferable warranty of five years for parts and labor on circuitry and three years for parts and labor on all mechanical components Should this product fail to perform at any time during the warranty Krell will repair it at no cost to the owner except as set forth in this warranty This warranty does not apply to damage caused by acts of God or nature The warranty described on this page shall be in lieu of any other warranty express or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose There are no warranties which exceed beyond those described in this document If this product does not perform as warranted herein the owner is sole remedy shall be repair In no event will Krell be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from purchase use or inability to use this product even if Krell has been advised of the possibility of such damages The warranty period begins on the date of retail purchase as noted on the retail sales slip provided by an authorized Krell dealer or distributor or on the warranty registration card sent to Krell In the event adequate proof of purchase date is unavailable the warranty period will begin on the date the unit was originally shipped from the factory Krell can determine the original ship date f
10. l dealer or distributor immediately for assistance Save all packing materials If you must ship your KAV 300cd in the future repack the unit in its original packaging to prevent tran sit damage Page 3 of 16 Placement WARNING The compact disc player must not be locat ed where it could be exposed to dripping or splashing fluids The ventilation grids on the top of the KAV 300cd need to be unobstructed at all times during operation Do not place flam able material on top of or beneath the KAV 300cd For installations inside cabi netry make sure the KAV 300cd has ade quate air circulation Contact your autho rized dealer distributor or Krell for more information Before you install the KAV 300cd into your system review the following guidelines to choose the location for the KAV 300cd This will facilitate a clean trouble free instal lation The KAV 300cd does not require any type of special rack or cabinet for installation For the dimensions of the KAV 300cd see Specifications on the back cover 1 Place the KAV 300cd on a firm level sur face away from excessive heat humi dity or moisture 2 Although well shielded the KAV 300cd should not be placed near hum sensi tive components such as preamplifier phono stages or turntables The power supply may create interference and induce hum Page 4 of 16 3 The KAV 300cd incorporates an ad vanced suspension system and does no
11. n the display window 1 Press repeat twice and REPEAT and SINGLE will appear in the display win dow 22 A B remote control only Use this key to create a loop between two pre determined points within a single track or sequential tracks To create an A B loop Start play of a track When you hear the part that you want as the beginning of the loop press A B to insert the start position Press A B again to insert the finish position A B will automatically begin and continue indef initely To delete the A B program press A B again or press the stop key 15 23 Direct Number Access Keypad remote control only The direct number access keypad makes track selection quick and easy When using the direct track access function the selected track will begin play immediately after it is selected If the track you want to play is numbered 1 9 press the key that corre sponds to the track Use the 10 key to KRELL KAV 300cd access tracks numbered 10 or higher The 10 key selects a track in increments of 10 EXAMPLE To access track 8 press the number 8 key once To access track 10 press the 10 key once and the O key once To access track 24 press the 10 key twice and press the 4 key once 24 Display remote control only Use this key to cycle the display window 1 between elapsed time of the track currently playing time remaining in the current track and total remaining time of the disc or pro gram Press the
12. onnect the KAV 300cd output 6 to the appropriate preamplifier input 3 Push the power button 2 on the front panel or the pwr key on the remote con trol To activate the KAV 300cd from the remote first press the CD key on the remote then press the red pwr key When the power LED on the compact disc player illuminates the KAV 300cd is ready for operation The KAV 300cd is equipped with two ana log output configurations Single ended via RCA connectors and balanced via XLR connectors Krell recommends the use of balanced interconnects Balanced intercon nects not only have the ability to minimize sonic loss but also have immunity to induced noise especially for installations using long cable lengths Balanced connec tions have 6dB more gain than single ended connections When level matching is critical keep this specification in mind The XLR pin configuration is described below Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Non inverting 0 Pin 3 Inverting 180 KRELL KAV 300cd The left and right channel RCA and balanced outputs 6 are labeled on the back panel Maintain the correct left right orientation Note Both the balanced and single ended out puts can be used to simultaneously feed dif ferent systems DIGITAL OUTPUTS The KAV 300cd is equipped with one EIAJ fiber optic Toslink and one S PDIF coaxial digital output The toggle switch on the rear panel must be set to the ON position in order
13. rom the serial number Transfer of warranty to a second owner occurs automati cally Please contact Krell to have the registration on the warranty changed When the warranty is transferred the second owner assumes the remainder of the original war ranty period The warranty for Krell products is valid only in the country to which they were originally shipped through the authorized Krell distributor for that country and at the factory There may be restrictions on or changes to Krell s warranty because of regulations within a specific country Please check with your distributor for a complete understanding of the warranty in your country Freight to the factory is your responsibility Second day return freight within the United States U S A is included in the warranty If you have purchased your Krell product out KRELL KAV 300 cd side the U S A and wish to have it serviced at the factory all freight and associated charges to the factory are your responsibility Krell will pay return freight to the U S A based freight forwarder of your choice Freight and other charges to ship the unit from the freight forwarder to you are also your responsibility Krell is not responsible for any damage incurred in transit Krell will file claims for damages as necessary for units damaged in transit to the factory You are responsible for fil ing claims for shipping damages during the retum shipment Replacement parts and or products
14. s 10 kg All operational features functions specifications and policies are subject to change without notification
15. t require additional mass coupling or isolation You may experiment with feet or cones as long as they are not perma nently affixed to the chassis Any unau thorized modifications to the electronics or chassis will void the warranty IMPORTANT The use of CD rings mats or other devices attached to individual CDs is not recom mended These devices may cause prob lems with the transport mechanism result ing in erratic playback and or poor sound AC POWER GUIDELINES WARNING Do not remove or bypass the ground pin on the end of the AC cord This may cause radio frequency interference RFI to be induced into your playback system The KAV 300cd has superb regulation and does not require a dedicated AC circuit Avoid connections through extension cords or multiple AC adapters High quality 15 amp grounded AC strips are acceptable High quality AC line conditioners or filters can be used if they are grounded and meet or exceed the unit s power supply rating of 100 VA KRELL KAV 300cd Connecting the KAV 300cd to Your System WARNING When making connections to this compo nent or any other make sure the power amplifier is off and the preamplifier is in the mute or stand by mode Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality free from frayed ends short circuits or cold solder joints 1 Plug the KAV 300cd into a standard wall AC receptacle The stand by LED will illuminate 2 C
16. will be fumished on an exchange basis only any parts and or products returned to Krell for exchange become the property of Krell No expressed or implied warranty is made for any Krell product damaged by accident abuse misuse natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification Any unauthorized voltage conversion disassembly component replacement perforation of chassis updates or modifications performed to the unit will void the warranty The operating voltage of this unit is determined by the fac tory and can only be changed by an authorized Krell dis tributor or at the factory The voltage for this product in the U S A cannot be changed until six months from the original purchase date In the event that Krell receives a product for warranty ser vice that has been modified in any way without Krell autho rization all warranties on that product will be void The prod uct will be retumed to original factory layout specifications at the owner s expense before it is repaired All repairs required after the product has been returned to original fac tory specifications will be charged to the customer at cur rent parts and labor rates All operational features functions and specifications and policies are subject to change without notification To register your product for warranty bene fits complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed in the shipping box within 15 days of purchase Thank
17. you Page 11 of 16 Return Authorization Procedure IMPORTANT If you believe there is a problem with your component please contact your dealer dis tributor or the Krell factory to discuss the problem before you return the component for repair To expedite service you may wish to complete and e mail the Service Request Form in the Service Section of our website at www krellonline com To contact the Krell Service Department TEL 203 799 9954 Monday Friday 9 00 AM to 5 00 PM EST FAX 203 799 9796 E MAIL service krellonline com WEBSITE www krellonline com KAV 300cd PRODUCT PLEASE WRITE YOUR SERIAL NUMBER HERE KRELL KAV 300 cd To return this product to Krell please follow this procedure so that we may serve you better 1 Obtain a Return Authorization Number R A number and shipping address from the Krell Service Department 2 Insure and accept all liability for loss of or damage to this product during shipment to the Krell factory and prepay all shipping charges Please see the Warranty page in this manual concerning liability for shipping damage and shipping charges This product may also be hand delivered if arrangements with the Service Department have been made in advance Proof of pur chase may be required for warranty valida tion at the time of hand delivery IMPORTANT e Use the original packaging to ensure safe transit of this product to the dealer distribu tor or factory Krell m
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