Krell Industries KAV-250cd/2 manual

The Leader in Audio Engineering KAV-250cd/2 Front Loading Compact Disc Player Instructions for Use Owner’s Reference[...]

KAV-250cd/2 Front Loading Compact Disc Player Instructions for Use CONTACT INFORMATION Krell Industries, Inc. 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[...]

Contents INTRODUCTION Read This First DEFINITION OF TERMS UNPACKING PLACEMENT AC Power Guidelines FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Battery Installation and Removal Remote Control Functions CONNECTING THE KAV-250cd/2 TO YOUR SYSTEM Connection Steps OPERATING YOUR KAV-250cd/2 Power On How to Play a Compact Dis[...]

Illustrations FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 The KAV-250cd/2 Front Panel The KAV-250cd/2 Back Panel The KAV-250cd/2 Remote Control Page 5 8 11 iv Krell KAV-250cd/2[...]

Introduction READ THIS FIRST 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[...]

Definition of Terms INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS OPERATION Following are the definitions of key terms used in your owner’s refer- ence manual. Balanced 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 installati[...]

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 Gras[...]

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 b[...]

Figure 1 The KA V-250ccY2 Front Panel 3 4 5 6 POWER 2 7 8 9 KAV-250cd/2 11 10 12 Power 1 Power Button 2 Power LED 3 Stand-by 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 Display 10 Front Panel Display 11 Infrared Sensor 12 HDCD e LED[...]

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 L[...]

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 cle[...]

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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 Out[...]

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[...]

Figure 3 The KA V-250ccY2 Remote Control Power 22 Pwr (Power) Key Compact Disc Transport Functions 23 CD Key 24 Display Key 25 Direct Number Access Keypad 26 Pause Key 27 Play Key 28 Stop Key 29 Open Key 30 Track Back and Forward Keys 31 Search Back and Forward Keys Special Play Functions 32 Prg (Program) Key 33 Rep (Repeat) Key Pwr CD D/A Display [...]

Remote Control Description See Figure 3 on page 11 Battery Installation and Removal The KAV-250cd/2 remote control uses two AAA-size batteries, which are included with the shipment. 1. Remove the backplate, by sliding it off the remote control. 2. Install the batteries, following the battery position diagram on the plastic battery receptacle. 3. Re[...]

Remote Control Functions continued COMPACT DISC TRANSPORT FUNCTIONS continued 25 Direct Track Access Keypad Use the direct track access keypad to select a compact disc track. Tracks consisting of two digits must be pressed within eight seconds of each other. See also How to Program a Track Sequence, on page 16. Note The + 10 key is not functional o[...]

Connecting the KAV-250cd/2 to Your System USING BALANCED CONNECTIONS Connection Steps Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balanced 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 co[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

How to Program a Track Sequence continued How to Clear a Programmed Track Sequence Press the power key. This places the KAV-250cd/2 in the stand-by mode and erases the programmed sequence. Note You can also clear the programmed sequence by opening and closing the compact disc transport. Krell KAV-250cd/2 17[...]

Warranty To register your product for warranty benefits, please complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed in the shipping box within 15 days of purchase. Thank you. This Krell product has a limited warranty of five years for parts and labor on cimuitry and three years for parts and labor on all mechanical components. Should this p[...]

Return Authorization Procedure HOWTO EXPEDITE SERVICE If you believe there is a problem with your component, please con- tact your dealer, distributor, or the Krell factory to discuss the problem before you retum 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[...]

Krell Industries, Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE www.krellonline.com KAV-250cd/2 Front Loading Compact Disc Player v 00.0 Specifications All operational features, functions, specifications, and policies are sub- ject to change without notification. FREQUENCY RE[...]