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KAV-280cd
Front Loading
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Compact Disc Player
Instructions for Use
Owner’s Reference
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KAV-280cd Front Loading Compact Disc Player Instructions for Use v 01.0 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). 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 th
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Contents Page INTRODUCTION 1 1 Read This First 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS UNPACKING 3 PLACEMENT 4 4 AC Power Guidelines FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 6 9 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 12 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Battery Installation and Removal 12 Remote Control Functions 12 CONNECTING THE KAV-280cd TO YOUR SYSTEM 14 Connection Steps 14 OPERATING YOUR KAV-280cd 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 Programmed T
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Illustrations Page FIGURE 1 The KAV-280cd Front Panel 5 FIGURE 2 The KAV-280cd Back Panel 8 11 FIGURE 3 The KAV-280cd Remote Control iv Krell KAV-280cd
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Krell KAV-280cd Front Loading Corn pact Disc Player. The KAV-280cd features a precision disc transport mechanism and high performance analog circuitry that pro- vide Krell sound quality at an exceptional value. The KAV-280cd output circuitry features four digital-to-analog con- verters providing fully balanced operation from DACs to output. The DSP digital filter provides 8x oversampling. Krell Class A direct coupled circuitry means that the KAV-28
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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 compact disc player: Open the shipping box and remove the top layer of foam. You 1. see these items: 1 KAV-280cd 1 IEC connector (AC power) cord 1 12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable 1 KAV-280cd remote control 1 CR2025 lithium battery 1 packet containing the owner’s reference manual and the warranty registration card Grasp the underside of the foam end-caps that encase the 2. compact disc player and lift it straight out of the shipping box. Place the co
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Placement Before you install the KAV-280cd into your system, review the following guidelines to choose the location for the KAV-280cd. This will facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation. The KAV-280cd does not require any type of special rack or cabinet for installation. For the dimensions of the KAV-280cd, see Specifications, on the back cover. Place the KAV-280cd on a firm, level surface, away from excessive heat, humidity, or moisture. The KAV-280cd requires at least two inches (5 cm) of
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Figure 1 The KA V-280cd Front Panel 11 10 12 POWER TRACK PAU$]~ STOP OPEN/CLOSE KAV- 21~0ccl 6 4 7 Display Power 1 Power Button 10 Front Panel Display 2 Power LED 11 Infrared Sensor 3 Stand-by LED 12 Init LED Compact Disc Transport Functions 4 Stop Button 5 Play Button 6 Pause Button 7 Open/Close Button Track Back and 8 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-280cd between the stand-by and the operational modes. 2 Power LED The blue power LED illuminates when the KAV-280cd is in the oper- ational 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-280cd is plugged into a standard AC wall receptacle, indicating that the compact disc player is in the stand-by mode and rea
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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 (inside the front panel display) receives com- mands from the KAV-280cd remote control. For proper remote con- trol operation, make sure the infrared sensor is clear of any obstruc- tions. 12 Init LED The red Init LED illuminates while the KAV-280cd is initializing. When the In
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Figure 2 The KA V-280cd Back Panel KAV-28Ocd Compa~t I~iec Player © C.EFT IN OUT IN O O FUSE RIGHT 15 16 15 13 14 17 18 19 20 2] 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-ended 21 Line Fuse Analog Outputs
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Back Panel Description See Figure 2 on page 8 13 Optics Digital Output DIGITAL OUTPUTS The KAV-280cd is equipped with an EIAJ fiber optic digital output with a TosLink connector. 14 Coax(ial) Digital Output The KAV-280cd is equipped with an S/PDIF coaxial d igital output with an RCA connector. ANALOG OUTPUTS 15 Left and Right Balanced Analog Outputs The KAV-280cd is equipped with one pair of balanced analog out- puts with XLR connectors. 16 Left and Right Single-Ended Analog Outputs The KAV-280c
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Back Panel DesCription continued 19 12 VDC In The KAV-280cd is equipped with an input that receives 12 VDC (12 V trigger) power on/off signals from other Krell components and other devices that incorporate a 12 V trigger. This allows you to tum the KAV-280cd on or off, or to and from stand-by, from other components. Note Consult the owner’s reference of the components used in a custom installa- tion to take full advantage of the remote capability of the KAV-280cd. POWER 20 IEC Connector The conn
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Figure 3 The KA V-280cd Remote Control Power 22 Power Key 22 Compact Disc Transport Functions 23 23 CD Key 24 Dis (Display) Key 25 Direct Track Access Keypad 26 Pause Key 27 Play Key 28 Stop Key 29 Open Key --25 30 Track Back and Forward Keys 24 31 Search Back and Forward Keys Special Play Functions 32 Prg (Program) Key 33 Rep (Repeat) Key 34 32 34 Rnd (Random) Key 33 30 35 35 A/B Key 27 26 L Bal R 28 29 31 Note Remote control keys not listed above do not function with the KAV-280cd. Keys not us
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Remote Control Description See Figure 3 on page 11 The KAV-280cd remote control uses one CR2025 lithium battery, which Battery is included with the shipment. Installation To open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control: and Removal 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 to
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Remote Control Functions continued COMPACT 26 Pause Key DISC Use this key to temporarily suspend playback of the current compact disc TRANSPORT track. To resume playback, press the pause key again. FUNCTIONS continued 27 Play Key Use this key to start playback from the beginning of the compact disc. For more information, see How to Play a Compact Disc, on page 15. 28 Stop Key Use this key to stop compact disc playback. 29 Open Key Use this key to open and close the compact disc transport. 30 Tra
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Connecting the KAV-280cd 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-280cd to your system. Connection Steps 1. Make sure all p
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Operating Your KAV-280cd This section provides information about operating the KAV-280cd. With the KAV-280cd initialized and in the stand-by mode, use the Power On power button or key to switch the component to the operational mode. The blue power LED illuminates. The compact disc transport is active. How to Play 1. Press the open/close button or open key to open the compact disc transport. a Compact Disc Place the compact disc on the transport. 2. 3. Press the open/close button or open key agai
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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 track 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 track access keypad or the track forward and back keys to select the next track. The front panel display flashes PRO-
