Krell Industries S-300i Instructions For Use Manual

Krell Industries S-300i Instructions For Use Manual

Remote control integrated amplifier

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S–300i
Remote Control
Integrated Amplifier
Instructions for Use
Owner's Reference

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  • Page 1 S–300i Remote Control Integrated Amplifier Instructions for Use Owner’s Reference...
  • Page 2 K r e l l ® is a registered trademark of Krell Industries, Inc., and is restricted for use by Krell Industries, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. Krell Current Mode™ and Theater Throughput™ are trademarks of Krell Industries, Inc. All other trademarks and tradenames are registered to their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QUESTIONS AND A N S W E R S WA R R A N T Y RETURN A U T H O R I Z ATION PROCEDURE S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Krell S-300i i i i...
  • Page 4 I l l u s t r a t i o n s P a g e FIGURE 1 The S-300i Front Panel FIGURE 2 The S - 3 0 0 i Remote Control FIGURE 3 The S - 3 0 0 i Back Panel Krell S-300i...
  • Page 5: I N T Ro D U C T I O N

    I n t ro d u c t i o n Thank you for your purchase of the Krell S-300i Remote Control Integrated A m p l i f i e r. This fully integrated amplifier and preamplifier has a discrete signal path from input to output and employs a wide bandwidth design with low negative feedback for sonic accuracy throughout the frequency spectrum.
  • Page 6: Definition Of Te Rm S

    C O N F I G U R AT I O N S Theater Throughput Theater Throughput is a Krell configuration option that allows the signal from a surround preamp/processor to pass through a Krell preamplifier or integrated amplifier with no gain, for integrated vol- ume and balance management of Krell home theater systems.
  • Page 7 Krell Current Mode T E C H N O L O G Y A proprietary Krell circuit topology in which the audio gain stages of a component operate in the current rather than voltage domain. This unique technology provides the component with exceptional speed and wide bandwidth capabilities.
  • Page 8: U N Packing

    N o t e s Krell dealer. Save all packing materials. If you must ship your S-300i in the future, repack the unit in its original packaging to prevent shipping damage.
  • Page 9: P L A C E M E N T

    Loudspeaker cable adds impedance to the load the amplifier must drive, regardless of the cable’s gauge. All Krell amplifiers drive the lowest impedances with ease, but long loudspeaker cables reduce the maximum power that can be delivered to the loudspeakers.
  • Page 10 Amp option select CD/ DVD transport control N o t e Some remote control keys listed above function with other current Krell components. Consult the Krell reference manual for each model to review your component’s full remote control capabilities. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 11: F Ront Panel/Remote Control Description

    Use this button to interrupt the signal of the input you have select- ed. To unmute, press the mute button again. 6 Menu Button or Key Use this button or key to access the menu functions of the S-300i. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 12 11 Select (SEL) Key - for use with other KRELL P r o d u c t s Used to select advanced meter or display functions on other Current K R E L L p r o d u c t s .
  • Page 13: Remote Control Only

    The S - 3 0 0 i remote control accesses complete power amplifier and preamplifier functions. A description of the functions unique to the S - 3 0 0 i f o l l o w : Remote Control Only Functions Krell S-300i...
  • Page 14 Right wheel rotation (simulates iPod right circular motion) Previous List (Previous playlist) 13 CD / DVD Transport Control - for use with other KRELL P r o d u c t s Used to control basic CD/ DVD functions on other Current KRELL N o t e p r o d u c t s .
  • Page 15 Analog Outputs Left and Right Preamp O u t p u t s Remote Connections RS-232 control Port RC-5 In 12 VDC Trigger In/O u t P o w e r IEC Connector Line Fuse Main Power Button Krell S-300i...
  • Page 16: Back Panel Description

    . 21 12 VDC In /Out (12 V Tr i g g e r ) The 12 V Trigger allows you to turn the S-300i on or off, or to and from stand-by, from other components. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 17 O u t . T h e output sends 12 VDC (12 V trigger) power on/off signals to other Krell components and other devices that incorporate a 12 V trigger. N o t e s I n .The input receives 12 VDC (12 V trigger) power on/off signals...
  • Page 18: Connecting The S - 3 0 0 I To Your System 1

    S-300i to Your System USING BALANCED Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balanced C O N N E C T I O N S interconnect cables not only can minimize sonic loss but are also immune to induced noise, especially with installations using long cables.
  • Page 19: Operating Your

    Krell amplifiers have large reserves of clean power and can safely drive N o t e loudspeakers to higher sound pressure levels than other amplifiers.
  • Page 20: Operating Your -300I,

    (19). These outputs enable the S - 3 0 0 i to be used as a O u t p u t preamplifier when it is connected to a separate amplifier. The amplifier channel outputs are always active, even when the S-300i is N o t e being used only as a preamplifier. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 21: O P T I O N A L C O N F I G U R At I O N

    Press the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or the enter key on the remote control to select a function or a configu- ration option, and to confirm a selection. (9) Front Panel Display The display shows the active function and configurable options. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 22: Balance 1

    Press the level control knob or key. The display (3) shows the default mode: CENTER. Use the level control knob or the volume up and down keys to select the desired balance trim from +1 to +6 dB, in 1 dB increments, left or right. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 23: Input Level Trim 1

    (7) on the remote control to select THEATER. Press the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or the enter key (8) on the remote control. The front panel display (9) shows the default mode: None. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 24: Display 2

    ON,Timed or OFF. Press the level control knob or key to confirm the selection. The front panel display reads: MODE. Use the level control knob or the volume up and down keys to select: BRIGHTNESS. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 25: Mute

    The speaker and preamp outputs are completely silenced. -20dB The speaker and preamp outputs are reduced by 20 dB and may still be audible. Input Trigger This function enables you to configure the input trigger. The options are: Off, Normal, Theater. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 26: Output Trigger 2

    Press the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or the enter key (8) on the remote control. The front panel display (9) shows the default mode: TRIGGER. Use the level control knob or volume up and down keys to select: OFF, ON, or DELAY. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 27: Ac Mains 2

    Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to select the desired option: OFF or ON. Press the enter button or key to confirm the selection. The front panel display reads: AC MAINS. The S-300i remains in stand-by mode when AC power is applied. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 28: Input Name 2

    (7) on the remote control to select: INFO. Press the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or the enter key (8) on the remote control. The front panel display (9) shows the software version number. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 29 Press the enter button or key to confirm the selection. The front panel display reads: CONFIGURATION FACTORY Recalls the factory settings. RECALL Recalls settings previously stored in memory using the SAVE function. SAVE Saves the current settings in memory overwriting any previously saved settings. Krell S-300i...
  • Page 30: How To Troubleshoot System Noise

    If the interconnect cables are sound, you may be experiencing a ground loop. Please contact your authorized Krell dealer, d i s t r i b u t o r, or Krell for suggestions on how to solve this p r o b l e m .
  • Page 31: Questions And Answers

    This can often be easily eliminated. Please contact your authorized Krell dealer, distrib- u t o r, or Krell for suggestions on how to solve this problem. When I use the S - 3 0 0 i ’ s Theater Throughput capability with my...
  • Page 32 Krell factory. Should for warranty benefits, this product fail to perform at any time during the warranty, Krell will repair it at no cost to please complete and re t u rn the owner, except as set forth in this warranty.
  • Page 33 : / / w w w. k r e l l o n l i n e . c o m To return a product to Krell, please follow this procedure so that HOW TO RETURN...
  • Page 34: Integrated Amplifier

    Krell Industries, Inc. S-300i 45 Connair Road Remote Contro l Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA Integrated Amplifier TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028 v 1.0 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE www.krellonline.com S p e c i f i c a t i o n s...

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