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SACD Standard
Super Audio
THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING
Compact Disc Player
Instructions for Use
Owner’s Reference
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SACD Standard Super Audio Compact Disc Player Instructions for Use v 05.0 CONTACT Krell Industries, Inc. INFORMATION 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954 FAX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE http://www.krellonline.com This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC). Do not place the compact disc player where it could be exposed to dripping or WARNINGS splashing. Do not remove or bypass the ground pin
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Contents Page INTRODUCTION 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS 2 UNPACKING 4 PLACEMENT 5 AC Power Guidelines 5 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 7 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 12 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 13 Battery Installation and Removal 13 CONNECTING THE SACD STANDARD 14 TO YOUR SYSTEM Connection Steps 14 OPERATING THE SACD STANDARD 16 Power On 16 How to Play a Disc 16 WARRANTY 18 RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE 19 SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover Krell SACD Standard iii
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Table Page TABLE 1 Analog and Digital Connections 14 for the SACD Standard Illustrations Page FIGURE 1 The SACD Standard Front Panel 6 FIGURE 2 The SACD Standard Remote Control 6 FIGURE 3 The SACD Standard Back Panel 11 iv Krell SACD Standard
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Krell SACD Standard. The SACD Standard is a music-only platform which plays single layer, dual layer, and hybrid super audio compact discs as well as conventional audio compact discs. This component features exceptional high quality two- channel stereo as well as the new multi-channel output, bringing you the excitement of six-channel sound. Extended bandwidth capabilities, a precision disc transport mecha- nism, and high performance analog circui
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Definition of Terms Following are the definitions of key terms used in your owner’s refer- ence manual. INPUT AND OUTPUT Balanced CONNECTIONS A symmetrical input or output circuit that has equal impedance from both input terminals to a common ground reference point. The indus- try standard for professional and sound recording installations, bal- anced connections have 6 dB more gain than single-ended connec- tions and allow the use of long interconnect cables. Balanced con- nections are complet
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Definition of Terms, continued TECHNOLOGY Krell Current Mode A proprietary Krell circuit topology in which the audio gain stages of a component operate in the current rather than the voltage domain. This unique technology provides the component with exceptional speed and a wide bandwidth. SACD DISC SACD stands for Super Audio Compact Disc, an audio disc that pro- vides exceptional high quality sound. Based on the new Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology, a format that comprises a 1-bit sys- te
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Unpacking Follow these steps to safely unpack the SACD Standard: 1. Open the shipping box and remove the top layer of foam. You see these items: 1 SACD Standard 1 IEC connector (AC power) cord 1 12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable 1 SACD Standard remote control 1 CR2025 lithium battery 1 packet containing the Quick Setup Guide and the warranty registration card 2. Grasp the underside of the foam end-caps that encase the SACD Standard and lift it straight out of the shipping box. 3. Place the SACD Standa
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Placement Before you install the SACD Standard into your system, review the following guidelines to choose the location for the SACD Standard. This will facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation. The SACD Standard does not require any type of special rack or cabinet for installation. For the dimensions of the SACD Standard, see Specifications, on the back cover of this manual. Place the SACD Standard on a firm, level surface, away from exces- sive heat, humidity, or moisture. The SACD Stand
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Figure 1 The SACD Standard Front Panel 9 7 8 18 22 17 SACD Standard 1 2 3 4 5 TRACK SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE CD SACD 6 7 8 9 0 SACD/CD PAUSE STOP PLAY FILTER MULTI 12 3 4 DIM SCAN REPEAT STAND-BY DISPLAY SHUFFLE REPEAT A-B POWER 4, 5, 6 10 3 1 2 21 11 16 19 2012 14 13 15 Figure 2 The SACD Standard Remote Power SACD/CD SACD Amp 1 10 Press the Amp key to turn on a Krell 1 2 3 IR-controllable amplifier Dis 4 5 6 20 17 Dim 7 8 9 19 Shfl 0 13 14 15 A/B Rep Scan Fltr 11 12 8 4 6 9 7 5 Vol Press the Pro
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Front Panel/Remote Control Description See Figures 1 and 2 on the facing page Power, transport, and display features are described in the illustration legend below. Most front panel features can also be activated via the keys on the remote. Descriptions of special operational features are outlined on pages 8-10: 15 Repeat A/B 8 Track Forward Creates a loop between POWER Features and Back two pre-determined 1 Power Track Forward. Selects points within a single Switches the SACD the track that fo
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Front Panel and Remote Control Description, continued USING the Use the SACD/CD button or key to select one of the three disc for- SACD/CD BUTTON mats that the SACD Standard plays: CD (conventional CD), SACD (two- or Key (10) channel SACD) and MULTI (multi-channel SACD). The currently selected format is preceded by a red LED in the front panel display (18). The default format for all SACD discs is MULTI. The tracks on the selected disc format are the only tracks that can be played. To access tr
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Front Panel and Remote Control Description, continued USING THE FILTER BUTTON Filter 1 and 2 are designed to eliminate aliasing artifacts that are the or Key (11), continued result of the D/A re-construction process. Conventional Compact Disc FILTER 1 Format Filters This filter operates flat from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a very steep roll characteristic above 20 kHz (21.5 kHz, -3 dB). FILTER 2 This filter operates up to 20 kHz (-3 dB) with a more gradual roll-off characteristic compared to Filter
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Front Panel and Remote Control Description, continued CONVENTIONAL CD REPEAT USING THE REPEAT Press this button or key once to repeat the current track. The front BUTTON OR KEY (14) panel display (18) reads REPEAT TRACK. Press the repeat button or key twice to repeat the whole disc. The front panel display reads REPEAT DSC. SACD REPEAT Press this button or key once to repeat the current track. The front panel display (18) reads REPEAT. Press the repeat button or key twice to repeat the whole
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Figure 3 The SACD Standard Back Panel 30 POWER ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L C SL L IR OPTICS COAX SELECT 12VDC FRONT IR RS-232 IN OUT R SW SR REAR 50/60 Hz SACD Standard NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE MADE IN USA 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 29 RS-232 25 Coax Output ANALOG AUDIO Features The RS-232 communica- One S/PDIF coaxial digi- OUTPUTS tion port allows you to tal output with an RCA 22 L and R Balanced send operational instruc- connector. Analog Audio Outputs tions to the SA
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Back Panel Description See Figure 3 on page 11 Analog outputs, digital outputs, remote connections, and power fea- tures are described on page 11. Operational descriptions of special functions are outlined below. USING THE 12 V Trigger This feature allows you to turn other components on or off, or to and (24) from stand-by, from the SACD Standard. When the SACD Standard is switched between stand-by and the operational mode, the 12 V trigger sends a signal from the 12 VDC Out that will switch oth
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Remote Control Description See Figure 2 on page 6 Power, transport, and display features are described in the illustration legend on page 7. All remote features can also be activated via the buttons on the front panel. Descriptions of special operational fea- tures are outlined on pages 8-10. The SACD Standard remote control uses one CR2025 lithium bat- Battery tery, which is included with the shipment. Installation and Removal To open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control:
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Connecting the SACD Standard to Your System USING BALANCED Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balanced CONNECTIONS interconnect cables not only can minimize sonic loss but are also immune to induced noise, especially with installations using long cables. Balanced connections have 6 dB more gain than single- ended connections. When level matching is critical, keep this gain value in mind. TABLE 1 Analog and Digital Connections for the SACD Standard CD Format Analog Output Dig
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Connecting the SACD Standard to Your System, continued 6. For conventional compact disc playback only, connect the SACD Standard digital coaxial output or digital optics output to the corre- sponding preamp/processor digital input. 7. Plug the AC power cord into the IEC power connector on the back panel. Then plug the AC power cord into the wall socket. Krell SACD Standard 15
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Operating the SACD Standard This section provides information about operating the SACD Standard. See Front Panel /Remote Control Description, on pages 6-9, for more SACD Standard playback features. Press the back panel power switch (30) labeled “1”. When the SACD Power On Standard is initialized and in the stand-by mode, the red stand-by LED (3) on the front panel illuminates. Then press the power button on the front panel or the SACD key (1) on the remote control, to place the SACD Standard in
