Krell Industries KAV-300r Instructions For Use Manual

Stereo receiver with theater throughput

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The Leader M Audio Engineering
KAV-300r
Stereo Receiver
with Theater Throughput
Instructions for Use
Owner's Reference

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  • Page 1 KAV-300r Stereo Receiver The Leader M Audio Engineering with Theater Throughput Instructions for Use Owner’s Reference...
  • Page 2 Please contact your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell if you have any questions not addressed in this reference manual. in the United States of Amedca Krell ® is a registered trademark of Krell Industries. Inc.. and is restricted for use by Krell This product is manufactured Industries, INC., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    UNPACKING PLACEMENT AC Power Guidelines FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Battery Installation and Removal CONNECTING THE KAV-300r TO YOUR SYSTEM How to Install Antennae RECEIVER OPERATION Power On Tuner Functions TAPE INPUT AND OUTPUT OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS...
  • Page 4 Illustrations Page FIGURE 1 The KAV-300r Front Panel FIGURE 2 The KAV-300r Back Panel FIGURE 3 The KAV-300r Remote Control FIGURE 4 Installing the FM Antenna Krell KAV-300r...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The tuner combines strong that allows the signal from a surround preamp/pro- reception and quality sound with transparent cessor to pass through a Krell preamplifier or inte- functioning and can be operated through the grated amplifier with no gain, for integrated vol- front panel or the remote.
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    1 owner’s reference manual and Stand-by Mode warranty registration card A low power consumption status that keeps the audio and regulator circuits at idle. Krell 2. Carefully remove the unit and accessories recommends leaving the component in the from the box.
  • Page 7: Placement

    Place the KAV-300r as close to the speakers as possible. Run long balanced interconnect cables to the receiver and keep speaker cable lengths to a minimum. Speaker cable adds impedance to the load the amplifier must drive, regardless of the cable gauge.
  • Page 8 FIGURE 1 THE KAV-300r FRONT PANEL 16 17 Power Functions Tape Input and 1 Stand-by LED Output Functions 2 Power LED 12 Tape Button and LED Analog Inputs 3 Power Button Tuner Functions 13 B-l, S-1, S-2, and 4 Preset Buttons...
  • Page 9: Front Panel Description

    Use this button to activate the tuner. The red 3 Power Button tuner LED above the button illuminates when Use this button to turn the KAV-300r on and off the tuner is activated. The tuner button is also and also to switch the 12 VDC-(12 V trigger) used to program presets.
  • Page 10 Optional Configurations, on page 18. 15 Balance LED The red balance LEDs illuminate when you adjust the balance to the left or right channel. Balance adjustment is activated only through the remote control. See Balance Keys (47), on page 12. Krell KAV-300r...
  • Page 11 FIGURE 2 THE KAV- 300r BACK PANEL 2¸0 21 23 24 25 26 29 30 Antenna Analog Inputs Connections and Outputs 19 AM Ant 25 Preamp Out 20 FM Ant 26 Tape Out/In Amplifier Channels 27 S-3, S-2, S-1, B-1 Inputs 21 Right Outp.ut Fuses 22 Left Output...
  • Page 12: Back Panel Description

    Analog Inputs and Outputs Antennae, on page 13. 25 Preamp Out 20 FM Ant The KAV-300r is equipped with a pair of single- The KAV-300r is equipped with one FM dipole ended preamplifier outputs. antenna, which must be plugged in to the FM antenna coaxial connector.
  • Page 13 See Figure 2 on page 7 Note Power Fuses must be replaced with the fuse value 30 IEC Power Receptacle specified on the KAV-3OOr back pane/. The KAV-300r is equipped with an IEC power receptacle for use with the AC power cord. Krell KAV-3OOr...
  • Page 14 FIGURE 3 THE KAV-300r REM()TE CONTROL Power Functions Tuner Functions Advanced Functions 3t Pwr Key 34 FM Mute Key 42 A/B/Mem Key 32 Amp/Pre Key 35 Mon/St Key 43 Rep/Store Key Tape Input and Output 36 Analog Input Keys 44 Rnd/HFB Key...
  • Page 15: Remote Control Description

    Power Functions as you tune. 31 Pwr Key Note Use this key to turn the KAV-300r on and off. The tuner display indicates mute on; it does not indicate mute off. Krell KAV-300r...
  • Page 16 B-2 and S-4 analog inputs are not func- 46 Volume Keys tional on the KAV-3OOr. Use these keys to adjust the volume of the KAV-300r output (left key decreases volume; 37 Tuner Key right key increases volume). The level LEDs on Use this key to select the tuner, the front panel indicate the volume level.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Kav-300R To Your System

    F.M Ant coaxial connector (f) on the front panel illuminates. back panel. The KAV-300r is equipped with one set of bal- 5. Stretch out the antenna wires and move the anced inputs (B-l) via XLR connectors, three sets...
  • Page 18 45 CONNAIR RD. ORANGE, CT 06477-3650 a End Cap 1 FM Indoor Dipole Antenna 2 Matching Transformer b Spade Lugs c Screws 3 Back Panel, KAV-300r d Transformer Coaxial Connector e AM Antenna Screw Terminal f FM Antenna Coaxial Connector Krell KAV-300r...
  • Page 19 (screw not provided). For enhanced AM reception, you can connect a single connector wire (approximately 20 f~eet) the pole marked AM ANT(19) on the back panel of the KAV-300r. Extend the wire to find the best signal strength and clarity. Kretl KAV-300r...
  • Page 20: Receiver Operation

    Receiver Operation The KAV-300r provides input and preset selec- TUNER FUNCTIONS tion and volume control from the front panel. The remote control provides additional func- Selecting a Station tions. Instructions for receiver operation follow. 1. Press the AM/FM button (8) on the front...
  • Page 21: Tape Input And Output

    Tape Input and Output Programming Presets The KAV-300r has six presets that can be used The KAV-300r has a discrete tape input and to store six AM and six FM stations. To assign a output. The tape output is used to send S-1, S-...
  • Page 22: Optional Configurations

    KAV-300r input (S-1, S-2, S-3, or B-l) to operate figure any input on the KA V-3OOr for Theater as a unity gain stage. Krell calls this configuration Throughput.
  • Page 23: How To Troubleshoot System Noise

    System Noise AC grounding becomes critical when connect- Q. When I turn up the volume on the KAV-300r, ing high performance audio components. When there is a loud hum from the loudspeakers; what you mix and match audio components, each...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    Krell will file claims for damages as necessary for units dam- form at any time during the warranty, Krell will repair it at no aged in transit to the factory. You are responsible for filing cost to the owner, except as set forth in this warranty.
  • Page 25: Return Authorization Procedure

    KAV-300r Krell Industries, Inc. 45 Connair Road Stereo Receiver Orange, CT 06477-3650 with Theater Throughput TEL 203-799-9954 FAX 203-891-2028 v00,1 E-MAIL krell @ krellonline.com WEBSITE www.krellonline.com Integrated Amplifier Specifications FREQUENCY RESPONSE Tu ner 1 Hz to 100 kHz +0 dB, -3.0 dB...

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