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KAV-250cd/2
Front Loading
Compact Disc Player
The Leader in Audio Engineering
Instructions for Use
Owner’s Reference
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KAV-250cd/2 Front Loading Compact Disc Player Instructions for Use 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 httpE/www.krellonline.com This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC). WARNINGS Do not place the compact disc player where it could be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not remove or bypass the ground pin on the end
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Contents Page INTRODUCTION 1 Read This First 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS 2 UNPACKING 3 PLACEMENT 4 AC Power Guidelines 4 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 6 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 9 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 12 Battery Installation and Removal 12 Remote Control Functions 12 CONNECTING THE KAV-250cd/2 TO YOUR SYSTEM 14 Connection Steps 14 OPERATING YOUR KAV-250cd/2 15 Power On 15 How to Play a Compact Disc 15 HOW TO PROGRAM A TRACK SEQUENCE 16 How to Change a Programmed Track Sequence 16 How to Clear a Programm
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Illustrations Page The KAV-250cd/2 Front Panel 5 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 The KAV-250cd/2 Back Panel 8 FIGURE 3 The KAV-250cd/2 Remote Control 11 iv Krell KAV-250cd/2
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Krell KAV-250cd/2 Front Loading Compact Disc Player. The KAV-250cd/2 features a high precision disc transport mechanism and high performance analog circuitry that provide Krell sound quality at an exceptional value. The HDCD® decoding capability adds further dimension to the KAV-250cd/2’s superb resolution and clarity. Krell Class A direct coupled circuitry means that the KAV-250cd/2 can be easily integrated into your system, via a preamp/processor
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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 complete
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Unpacking Follow these steps to safely unpack your amplifier: Open the shipping box and remove the top layer of foam. You see these items: 1 KAV-250cd/2 1 IEC connector (AC power) cord 1 12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable 1 KAV-250cd/2 remote control 2 AAA batteries 1 packet containing the owner’s reference manual and the warranty registration card Grasp the underside of the foam end-caps that encase the amplifier and lift the amplifier straight outof the shipping box. Place the amplifier in a safe loc
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Placement Before you install the KAV-250cd/2 into your system, review the following guidelines to choose the location for the KAV-250cd/2. This will facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation. The KAV-250cd/2 does not require any type of special rack or cabinet for installation. For the dimensions of the KAV-250cd/2, see Specifications, on the back cover. Place the KAV-250cd/2 on a firm, level surface, away from exces- sive heat, humidity, or moisture. The KAV-250cd/2 requires at least two in
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Figure 1 The KA V-250ccY2 Front Panel 3 4 5 6 POWER KAV-250cd/2 2 7 8 9 11 10 12 Power Display 1 Power Button 10 Front Panel Display 2 Power LED 11 Infrared Sensor 3 Stand-by LED 12 HDCD e 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
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Front Panel Description See Figure I on page 5 POWER 1 Power Button Use this button to switch the KAV-250cd/2 between the stand-by and the operational modes. 2 Power LED The blue power LED illuminates when the KAV-250cd/2 is in the operational mode. The power LED also flashes when any remote control key is pressed. 3 Stand-by LED The red stand-by LED illuminates when the KAV-250cd/2 is plugged into a standard AC wall receptacle, indicating that the compact disc player is in the stand-by mode and
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Front Panel Description continued DISPLAY 10 Front Panel Display The front panel display shows the track number of the currently play- ing compact disc as well as programming status. 11 Infrared Sensor The infrared sensor receives commands from the KAV-250cd/2 remote control. For proper remote control operation, make sure the infrared sensor is clear of any obstructions. 12 HDCD® LED The HDCD® LED illuminates when a high definition compact disc is playing, indicating that HDCD decoding is functi
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Figure 2 The KA V-250ccY2 Back Panel .ANALOG OUTPUTS KAV-250cd/2 r Compact Disc Player RIGHT LEFT O Q 5W60Hz RC-5 ~ DIGITAL OUI~PUTS ~ j~12VDC’~ ~ IN OUT I IN KRELt~ INDUSTRIES, INC, ~ o 45 CONNAIR ROAO RIGLEHT~ ORANGE, CT 06477-3650 USA 20 21 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 15 Digital Outputs Remote Connections 13 Optics Digital Output 17 RC-5 In 14 Coax(ial) Digital Output 18 12 VDC Out 19 12 VDC In Analog Outputs 15 Left and Right Balanced Power Analog Outputs 20 IEC Connector 16 Left and Right Single-E
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Back Panel Description See Figure 2 on page 8 DIGITAL OUTPUTS 13 Optics Digital Output The KAV-250cd/2 is equipped with an EIAJ fiber optic digital output with a TosLink connector. 14 Coax(ial) Digital Output The KAV-250cd/2 is equipped with an S/PDIF coaxial digital output with an RCA connector. ANALOG OUTPUTS 15 Left and Right Balanced Analog Outputs The KAV-250cd/2 is equipped with one pair of balanced analog out- puts with XLR connectors. 16 Left and Right Single-Ended Analog Outputs The KAV
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Back Panel Description continued POWER 20 IEC Connector The connector is for use with the provided IEC standard 15 amp power cord. 21 Line Fuse The 50/60 Hz line fuse protects the KAV-250cd/2 against short cir- cuits from the extemal AC power, Note Replace fuses only with the fuse value specified on the back panel 10 Krell KAV-250cd/2
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Figure 3 The KA V-250ccY2 Remote Control Power 22 Pwr (Power) Key Compact Disc Transport Pwr CD D/A Amp/Pre Functions 23 CD Key Display Dim Dig In 24 Display Key 25 Direct Number Access . _FM_ _ _ .btorY~t ...... Mute Tape Keypad B-1 B-2 S-1 Pause Key 26 Gain Play Key 27 S-2 S-4 S-3 Phase 28 Stop Key Open Key 29 T,~r ¯ Tume ~ Intro Track Back and Forward 30 Keys 31 Search Back and Forward Scan Mere Store HFB Keys Special Play Functions Volume 32 Prg (Program) Key 33 Rep (Repeat) Key Track Pause
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Remote Control Description See Figure 3 on page 11 The KAV-250cd/2 remote control uses two AAA-size batteries, which Battery are included with the shipment. Installation and 1. Remove the backplate, by sliding it off the remote control. Removal 2. Install the batteries, following the battery position diagram on the plastic battery receptacle. 3. Replace the backplate. The remote control is ready for operation. Notes Replace batteries when remote control function becomes intermittent. Remove batt
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Remote Control Functions continued COMPACT 25 Direct Track Access Keypad DISC Use the direct track access keypad to select a compact disc track. TRANSPORT Tracks consisting of two digits must be pressed within eight seconds FUNCTIONS of each other. See also How to Program a Track Sequence, on continued page 16. Note The + 10 key is not functional on the KA V-250cd/2. 26 Pause Key Use this key to temporarily suspend playback of the current compact disc track. To resume playback, press the pause k
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Connecting the KAV-250cd/2 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. Follow these steps to connect the KAV-250cd/2 to your system. Connection Steps 1. Make sure a
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Operating Your KAV-250cd/2 This section provides detailed information about operating the KAV-250cd/2. Power On After the KAV-250cd/2 is connected to AC power and is in the stand- by mode, use the power button or key to switch the component to the operational mode. The blue power LED illuminates. The compact disc transport is active. IMPORTANT The first time the KAV-250cd/2 is plugged in, there is a 30-second delay before you can switch to the operational mode. Do not press the power button or k
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How to Program a Track Sequence This short term programming lets you store a maximum of twenty tracks in a program sequence. 1. Use the direct number access keypad or the track forward and back keys to select a track. 2. Press the program key to store the selected track. The front panel display shows PROGRAM 1 for the programmed track and the total track length. 3. Use the direct number access keypad or the track forward and back keys to select the next track. The front panel display flashes PRO
