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SURROUND
S –1000
PREAMP/PROCESSOR
Owner’s Reference
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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S–1000 Surround Preamp/Processor Instructions for Use v 07.0 Krell Industries, Inc. TEL 203-298-4000 CONTACT 45 Connair Road FAX 203-891-2028 INFORMATION Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEBSITE http://www.krellonline.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions. This product complies with the 2. Keep these Instructions. EMC directive (89/336/EEC) 3. Heed all Warnings. and the low-voltage directive 4. Follow all Instructions. (73/23/EEC). 5. Do not use this
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Contents Page INTRODUCTION 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS 2 UNPACKING 4 PLACEMENT 5 AC Power Guidelines 5 GETTING STARTED 6 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 8 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 13 Battery Installation and Removal 13 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 16 CONNECTING THE S–1000 TO YOUR SYSTEM 19 First: Connect Analog and Digital Sources 19 Next: Connect Video Sources 20 Last: Connect Amplifiers and Sources 21 OVERVIEW: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND NAVIGATION 22 Configuration Steps 22 Navigation Conventions 23 SYSTEM CONFIG
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Tables Page TABLE 1 S–1000 Connections and Corresponding Factory Default Decoding Modes, by Device 14 TABLE 2 Krell Music Surround Modes for the S–1000 62 Illustrations Page FIGURE 1 The S–1000 Front Panel 7 FIGURE 2 The S–1000 Remote Control 7 FIGURE 5 The S–1000 Back Panel 14 iv Krell S–1000
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Krell S–1000 Surround Preamp/ Processor. The S–1000 serves as the centerpiece in a Krell HEAT™—High End Audio Theater—system, which applies the fundamental principles of Krell engineering to the creation of a fully integrated high-perfor- mance multi-channel sound system. The S–1000 delivers outstand- ing music and cinema soundtrack reproduction through the use of a full complement of advanced Krell technologies including discrete Class A, direct-c
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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 industry standard for professional and sound recording installations, balanced connections have 6 dB more gain than single-ended con- nections and allow the use of long interconnect cables. Balanced connections are immune to indu
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Definition of Terms, continued TECHNOLOGY Krell HEAT The Krell term HEAT, or High End Audio Theater, is a design applica- tion incorporated into Krell components to enhance multi-channel home entertainment systems. A Krell HEAT system is an integrated home theater system consisting of a state-of-the-art Krell preamp/ processor and matching amplifiers that reproduce two channel and multi-channel sources with audiophile sound quality, placing the audience in the middle of a lifelike environment.
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Unpacking Open the box and remove the top layer of foam. You see these items: 1 S–1000 Surround Preamp/processor 1 IEC connector (AC power) cord 1 S–1000 handheld remote control 1 CR2025 lithium battery 1 12 VDC output (12 V trigger) cable 1 packet containing the S–1000 Quick Setup Guide and the warranty registration card. Carefully remove the S–1000 and accessories from the box. Remove the foam end caps and protective plastic wrap from the component. Note If any of these items are not included
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Placement Before you install the S–1000 Surround Preamp/processor into your system, review the following guidelines to choose the location for the component. This will facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation. The S–1000 does not require any type of special rack or cabinet for installation. For the dimensions of your S–1000 see Specifications, on pages 66-67. The S–1000 requires at least two inches (5 cm) of clearance on each side and at least two inches (5 cm) of clearance above and below
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Getting Started The S–1000 Surround Preamp/processor provides a variety of con- nection and operation options for outstanding music and cinema soundtrack reproduction, and offers a high degree of flexibility via an on-screen menu system. To setup the S–1000 quickly: 1. Connect the S–1000 to the rest of the components in your sys- IMPORTANT: tem, using Figure 3 on page 14 and Table 1 on page 15 as a ACCESSING THE guide. Please note: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY On Screen Display (OSD). The S–1000 has three
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CABLE Figure 1 The S–1000 Front Panel 5 672 8 9 214 20 DVD SAT VCR TV BALANCE TUNER AUX GAME TAPE/VCR2 CD CENTER 10 RECALL SURR/BACK MODE 2 PRE AMP STEREO MODE 1 PRO LOGIC II 11 12 POWER SAVE SUB 2 1 34 132 272514 223 26 19 15 16 17 18 BASIC 11 Tuner Button/LED/Key DISPLAY FRONT PANEL OPERATION 12 Aux Button/LED WINDOW AND REMOTE 1 Power Button/Pre Key and Aux1 Key 20 Front Panel Display 2 Power/Stand-by LED 13 Game Button/LED FUNCTIONS INDIVIDUALIZED 3 Infrared Sensor and Aux2 Key CHANNEL T
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Front Panel and Remote Control Description See Figures 1 and 2 on page 7 FUNCTIONS The S–1000 Surround Preamp/processor front panel and remote Button = on front panel control access power on and off; input, and processing mode selec- Key = on remote control tion; monitoring and display of processor status; and balance and Blue LED illuminated = function volume control. For functions accessed only using the remote con- active, except for power/stand-by trol, see page 12. LED which illuminates red
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Front Panel Description, continued Input Device Selection 9 TV Button/Key Buttons and LEDs, continued Press this button or key to select the television device. 10 CD Button/Key Press this button or key to select the compact disc device. 11 Tuner Button/Key Press this button or key to select the AM/FM tuner device. 12 Aux Button/Aux1 Key Press this button or key to select an auxiliary device, such as phono, tape, or an additional DVD, LD, CD, or VCR. 13 Game Button/Aux2 Key Press this button
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Front Panel Description, continued Decoding Modes, continued 18 Pro Logic II Button/LED/PL Key Press this button or key to select the Dolby Pro Logic II modes for Dolby Surround encoded material, including laser discs, videotapes, television broadcasts, and compact discs. Note The Dolby Pro Logic II modes are selected automatically if Dolby Digital source material is encoded for Pro Logic. To turn off these modes, press the Pro Logic II button. 19 Preamp Button/LED/Key Press this button or key
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Front Panel Description, continued Individual Channel 22 Surr/Back Button/LED/Rear Key Trim, continued Press the surr/back button or key, then use the direction or level buttons (28) to adjust the volume of the surround loudspeakers. The phrase SURROUND TRIM appears on the front panel display. To adjust the back loudspeakers, press the surr/back button again. BACK appears on the front panel display. Then use the direction or level buttons to adjust the volume of the back loudspeakers. 23 Sub Bu
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Remote Control Only Description See Figure 2 on page 7 BATTERY The S–1000 remote control uses one CR2025 lithium battery, which is included with the shipment. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL To open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control: 1. Place the remote face down on the table. 2. Use your thumbnail or a small jeweler’s or eyeglass screwdriver to move the small tab toward the center of the remote, while using your index fingernail or screwdriver to pull down gently on the slot t
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Front Panel Description, continued REMOTE ONLY FUNCTIONS, 30 Prev Key continued Use this key to return to the previously displayed setup menu screen. 31 Mute Key Use this key to mute the S–1000 output. When this function is active, VOLUME MUTE appears in the front panel display. 32 Enter Key Use this key to accept setup menu selections, accept an input device selection, or display current system conditions. 33 Directional Keys IN THE OPERATIONAL MODE Right Directional Key. Use this key to eng
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Figure 3 The S–1000 Back Panel 51 50 47 46 49 48 56 53 52 55 58 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO POWER 1 3 OUT 1 3 OUT Y Pb Pr Y Pb Pr OSD 1 3 IN OSD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI OUT OSD 2 Processor 12VDC 1 2 34 2 4 IN 12VDC OUT 2 4 MULTI-CHANNEL INPUTS ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS L CSL SBL R C L SW SR SL SBR SBL L C SL SBL RC-5 IN R SW SR SBR R SW SR SBR ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS TAPE VCR DIGITAL AUDIO R L 1 2 3 45 6 7 IN OUT INOUT 1 3 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 4 OUT L L L RS-232 R R R 2 4 NO USER SERVICE
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TABLE 1 S–1000 Connections and Corresponding Factory Default Decoding Modes, by Device Connect the S–1000 to the rest of the components in your system, using this table as a guide. DEVICE S–1000 CONNECTIONS FACTORY DEFAULT DECODING MODES Digital Analog Digital Analog Video Audio Audio Dolby 2.0 Dolby 5.1 DTS 5.1 PCM DVD Component 1 COAX 1 S1 Dolby D+ Dolby D 5.1 DTS 5.1 Dolby PLII Dolby PLII Dolby PLII Movie Movie Movie Movie TM CABLE HDMI 2 COAX 3 S4 Dolby D+ Dolby D 5.1 DTS 5.1 Dolby PLII Do
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Back Panel Description See Figure 3 on page 14 FUNCTIONS The back panel of the S–1000 Surround Preamp/processor provides all audio and video input and output connections, remote control inputs and outputs, power on and off, and power connection. The back panel functions are described below. Analog Audio Outputs 34 Balanced Analog Audio Outputs and Inputs The S–1000 is equipped with eight balanced analog audio chan- nel outputs, with XLR connectors, for the left, center, subwoofer, surround left,
