Krell industries inc. preamplifier owner's manual (7 pages)
Summary of Contents for Krell Industries 200c
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Full Power Balanced Power Amplifiers -ri-i I~:Ai~I:I:i i1~1 ~lLaI-~ll~l I:I~III~II~IEEI:ilI~IC! 200c, 300c, 600c Stereo 250Mc, 350Mc, 650Mc Monaural with Krell CAST Technology Instructions for Use Owner’s Reference...
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This ;~roduct is manufactured in the United States of America. Krell~ is a registered trademark of Krell Industries. Inc.. and is restricted for use by Krell Indus- tdes. Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. Sustained Plateau Bias II is a patent of Krell Industries, Inc. Krell CAST is a patent pending of Krell Industries, Inc.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION How to Tum Off the Amplifier LEDs How to Tum on the Amplifier LEDs How to Switch between Krell CAST and XLR Inputs Using a Dedicated Wall Outlet and Switch AMPLIFIER TROUBLESHOOTING How to Troubleshoot System Noise...
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FIGURE 1 Full Power Balanced Stereo Amplifier Front Panel FIGURE 2 Full Power Balanced Monaural Amplifier Front Panel FIGURE 3 Full Power Balanced Stereo Amplifier Back Panel FIGURE 4 Full Power Balanced Monaural Amplifier Back Panel Krell Full Power Balanced Power Amplifiers...
Following are the definitions of key terms used consists of three stereo amplifiers, the Full in your owner’s reference manual. Power Balanced 200c, 300c, and 600c, and CONFIGURATIONS three monaural amplifiers, the Full Power Bal- anced 250Mc, 350Mc, and 650Mc. Installation,...
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OPERATION A proprietary Krell digital circuit that continually monitors the input signal and output impedance of a Krell amplifier and adjusts the bias accord- When the power switch on the back panel is ingly to ensure Class A operation. Sustained...
The goal for CAST is the same company over until the signal reaches the loudspeaker. goal used for all Krell products. Krell strives for By maintaining the musical signal in the current the delivery of the best performance of a musi-...
Balanced amplifier, see Specifications, included in the shipping box, please contact pages 22-23. your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell for assistance. Place the amplifier as close to the speakers as possible. Krell CAST technology permits you to Save all packing materials. If you ship your Full...
AC power line rated at a minimum of 20 amps. The Full Power Balanced 200c and 250Mc Please contact your authorized Krell dealer, dis- amplifiers need to be operated from a dedicat- tributor, or Krell before using any devices...
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FIGURE 1 FULL P( IWER BALANCED STEREO AMPLIFIER FR()NT PANEL 1 Power Stand-by LED 4 Infrared Sensor 2 Bias LED 5 Krell CAST LED 3 Power Button 6 Regulator LED Krell Full Powered Balanced Power Amplifiers...
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FIGURE 2 FULL POWER BALANCED MONAURAL AMPLIFIER FR( INT PANEL 10 11 12 7 Power Stand.by LED 10 Infrared Sensor 8 Bias LED 11 Krell CAST LED 9 Power Button 12 Regulator LED Krell Full Powered Balanced Power Amplifiers...
4 Infrared Sensor 11 Krell CAST LED The infrared sensor receives the signal from a The red Krell CAST LED (center of triangle) illu- remote control. minates when a Krell CAST input on the back 5 Krell CAST LED...
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13 Left and Right Speaker Binding Posts 16 Left and Right Balanced Inputs 14 Krell CAST Inputs 17 Krell Link Out/In 15 Back Panel Power Breaker Switch 18 AC Mains Power Cord 19 Handles Krell Full Powered Balanced Power Amplifiers...
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20 21 23 24 25 26 20 Handle 24 AC Mains Power Cord 21 Speaker Binding Posts 25 Krell Link Out/In 22 Krell CAST Input 26 Back Panel Power 23 Balanced Input Breaker Switch Krell Full Powered Balanced Power Amplifiers...
Krell equipped with two handles, located beside the CAST input and one right Krell CAST input via 4- speaker binding posts, to help you easily and pin bayonet connectors. The Krell CAST inputs safely move the amplifier.
650Mc monaural amplifiers are equipped with until the front panel power button is pressed. one Krell CAST input via a 4-pin bayonet con- nector. The Krell CAST input allows the Full Note Power Balanced amplifier to be connected to...
How to Connect Components CAST-enabled preamplifier/source compo- through Krell Link nent to the left and right Krell CAST 4-pin 1. Turn all components off, using the back bayonet inputs on the am plifier back panel. panel power breaker switch. This ensures...
Connecting, continued 4. Connect the other end of the MIDI cable to USING A TUBE PREAMPLIFIER the Krell Link in connector on the next com- The high DC output of tube preamplifiers may ponent. exceed the DC protection circuitry of Full To link another corn ponent, connect a sec- Power Balanced amplifiers.
Amplifier Operation Full Power Balanced amplifiers are easy to If the Krell CAST input is being used, the install and operate. However, it is important to Krell CAST red LED illuminates exercise care during operation, due to the remains illuminated at all times during the amplifiers’...
With the amplifier in stand-by mode, remove Notes the interconnect cables, then press the front The Krell CAST LED illuminates only ff a Krell panel power button. If the hum disappears, CAST input is being used. press the power button to return to stand-by...
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If the course of action listed in the table below does not correct the situation, please con- tact your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krelh AMPLIFIER CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES COURSE OF ACTION The output mutes during Excessive DC at the...
Please contact your authorized Krell dealer, high playback levels. These amplifiers distributor, or Krell for suggestions on how to have very high 8 Ohm power ratings, but in solve this problem. heavy demand situations they can be driven Q.
Should this product fail to per- within the United States (U.S.A.) is included in the warranty. form at any time during the warranty, Krell will repair it at If you have purchased your Krell product outside the U.S.A.
Return Authorization Procedure If you believe there is a problem with your com- To return this product to Krell, please follow ponent, please contact your dealer, distributor, or this procedure so that we may serve you the Krell factory to discuss the problem before better: you retum the component for repair.
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Krell Industries, Inc. Full Power Balanced 45 Connair Road Power Amplifiers Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA 200c, 300c, 600c Stereo TEL 203-799-9954 250Mc, 350Mc, 650Mc Monaural FAX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL krell @ krellonline.com with Krell CAST Technology WEB SITE http://www.krellonline.com v 00.0...