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- Page 1 PHANTOM II P H A N T O M S T E R E O P R E A M P L I F I E R O W N E R ’ S R E F E R E N C E...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
10. The Phantom II preamplifier must be placed on a firm, level surface where it is not exposed to dripping or splashing. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SECTION FOUR: Anatomy of the Phantom II, page 15 Front Panel Description, Remote Control Description, Battery Installation, and Back Panel Description SECTION FIVE: Connecting the Phantom II to Your System, page 26 Input and Output Connections, Connection Steps SECTION SIX: Phantom II Operation, page 28... -
Page 4: List Of Illustrations
List of Illustrations Figure 1, page 15 Phantom II Preamplifier Front Panel Figure 2, page 19 Phantom II Remote Control Figure 3, page 22 Phantom II Preamplifier Back Panel... -
Page 5: A Letter From Krell Industries Llc
A Letter from Krell Industries LLC Dear Audio Enthusiast, Thank you for your purchase of the Krell Phantom II preamplifier. The preamplifier plays a vital role in audio playback by mediating the line-level out- put of a wide variety of source components in preparation for the amplifier’s input. - Page 6 CAST and other key terms used in this reference. Circuity highlights Sharing the same audio circuitry as its bigger brother, the Phantom II preamplifier is a dual monaural circuit design with the left and right channels afforded their own power supply regulation and individual full chassis sized boards.
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Page 7: Revolutionary Krell Cast Technology
Here is how a CAST audio system works. Internally, each CAST source transfers, or amplifies, current using Krell Current Mode circuitry. This current signal is then output using CAST circuitry. When the signal is received by a CAST input, Krell Current Mode circuitry again takes over until the signal reaches the loudspeaker. -
Page 8: Section One: Phantom Ii Features And Technology
The goal for CAST is the same company goal used for all Krell products. Krell strives for the delivery of the best performance of a musical event for you, using the full expres-... -
Page 9: Definition Of Terms
CAST and Evolution CAST Krell Current Audio Signal Transmission, or CAST, is a proprietary Krell circuit tech- nology for connecting analog components, transmitting the audio waveform between components in the current domain rather than in the voltage domain. The... - Page 10 (SECTION ONE: Definition of Terms continued) Technology Krell Current Mode 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 a wide bandwidth.
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Page 11: Opening The Phantom Ii Shipping Carton
1 carton. Opening the Phantom II Shipping Carton The Phantom II shipping carton measures 22.3 in. (56.6 cm) wide by 23.5 in. (59.7 cm) high by 16.2 in. (41.1 cm) deep. Preamplifier Chassis. This measures 17.3 in. (43.8 cm) wide by 3.8 in. (9.7 cm) high by 18.3 in. - Page 12 This will facili- tate a clean, trouble-free installation. The Phantom II preamplifier does not require a special rack or cabinet for installa- tion. The preamplifier chassis measures 17.3 in. (43.8 cm) wide, 3.8 in. (9.7 cm) high, and 18.3 in.
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Page 13: Quick Start
SECTION Quick Start To access the full array of available functions for the Phantom II, please read this entire owner’s reference manual. The abbreviated routine in this Quick Start sec- tion will allow you to connect and operate the Phantom II quickly and enjoy its basic functions. -
Page 14: Section Three: Quick Start
(SECTION THREE: Quick Start) Operating the Phantom II After the Phantom II is connected to your system and to AC power, and the front panel display has stopped scrolling, begin operation: Press the power button (1) on the front panel, or the remote control power key. - Page 15 FOUR SECTION Anatomy of the Phantom II This section describes the Phantom II Preamplifier functions. Figure 1 Phantom II Front Panel Power 1 Power Button 7 Stand-by/Power LED Remote 2 Infrared Emitter Functions 4 Infrared Sensor Display 3 Front Panel Display...
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Page 16: Figure 1
Power 1 Power Button or Key Use this button or key to switch the Phantom II between the stand-by and operational modes. 7 Stand-by/Power LED The preamplifier LED illuminates red (stand-by) when the Phantom II is plugged into a standard AC wall receptacle. - Page 17 Navigate/Customize 5 Menu Button or Key Use this button or key to access the menu functions of the Phantom II. For more information, see Customizing the Phantom II, on page 30. 6 Enter Button or Key Use this button or key to configure the menu functions of the Phantom II. For more information, see Customizing the Phantom II, on page 30.
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Page 18: Level Control
Use this knob or keys to increase or decrease system volume level or, with the balance key (C), to adjust balance. The level control knob or keys also select menu options that customize the Phantom II. See Customizing the Phantom II, on page 30. - Page 19 Figure 2 Phantom II Remote Control Power 1 Power Key Navigate/ 5 Menu Key Customize 6 Enter Key Input 8 Single-ended Input Selectors Selection Keys 9 Balanced Input Selection Keys 10 CAST Input Selection Keys 11 Tape Selection Key Mute...
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Page 20: Figure 2
Remote Control Description See Figure 2 on the previous page The Phantom II remote provides the same power, preamplifier, level control, and navigate/customize functions as the preamplifier’s front panel. In addition, the remote has CD and DVD functions, and menu configuration functions. - Page 21 Compact Disc and DVD Functions The compact disc and DVD dual-purpose keys of the remote control are function- al with all Krell compact disc and DVD players. D Transport Keys: Pause Key Use this key to temporarily suspend playing the current compact disc track.
- Page 22 (SECTION FOUR: Anatomy of an Phantom II continued) Figure 3 Phantom II Back Panel KRELL Inputs 15 Balanced Inputs: B-1, B-2 16 Single-ended Inputs: S-1, S-2, S-3 17 Tape Input 18 CAST Inputs: C-1, C-2 Outputs 19 Tape Output 20 Main Outputs:...
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Page 23: Figure 3
This single-ended analog output is used for recording the selected input source. 20 Main Outputs The Phantom II is equipped with one single-ended output with RCA connec- tors, one balanced output with XLR connectors, and two CAST preamplifier outputs with 4-pin bayonet connectors, for use with Krell CAST-equipped amplifiers. - Page 24 Tip = +12 V, Sleeve = GND. Notes When the Phantom II is in the operational mode, the 12 V trigger provides 12 Volts of DC output. When the component is in the stand-by mode or off, the DC output is 0 Volts.
- Page 25 Phono Stage Connector 25 Phono Power Port This port is used for connecting the preamplifier to a Krell KPE phono stage. Power 26 IEC Power Cord Receptacle The IEC power connector is for use with the provided IEC standard 15 amp AC power cord.
- Page 26 XLR Pin Configuration Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Non-inverting (0 Pin 3 Inverting (180 Inputs and outputs are located on the Phantom II back panels. Maintain the cor- rect left/right orientation, when hooking up your system.
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Page 27: Section Five: Connecting The Phantom Ii To Your System
Phantom II is ready to be powered on. Note Use only the power cord provided or Krell Vector HC power cable with the preamplifier to make the connection to AC power. Operation with a power cord other than the one supplied by Krell could induce noise, limit current, or otherwise impair the ability of the preamplifier to perform optimally. - Page 28 (SECTION FIVE: Connecting the Phantom II to Your System continued) Figure 3 Connection Diagram...
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Page 29: On/Off And Stand-By Operation
When powering on any system, turn on amplifiers last. When powering down, turn off amplifiers first. After the Phantom II is connected to your system and to AC power, and the front panel display (3) has stopped scrolling, begin operation: Press the power button on the preamplifier front panel or the pwr key (1) on the remote control. -
Page 30: Navigation Conventions
SECTION Customizing the Phantom II The Phantom II Preamplifier easy-to-use menu allows you to configure the follow- ing functions. You can also use the menu to review version information about the software, hardware, and firmware installed in the Phantom II:... -
Page 31: Ac Mains
(SECTION SEVEN: Customizing the Phantom II continued) Menu Functions AC Mains This function enables you to operate the Phantom II from a switched AC outlet. If AC Mains is set to the preamplifier turns on immediately, by-passing stand-by. Thereafter, you may switch the preamplifier to and from stand-by, using the power button or pwr key (1). -
Page 32: Balance (Channel)
Balance (channel) This function enables you to adjust the balance between the left and right output channels. The options are: CENTER, L .5-5 dB <, R .5-5 dB >. Enter the menu, then: Use the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or up and down keys (14) on the remote control to select: BALANCE. -
Page 33: Display
(SECTION SEVEN: Customizing the Phantom II continued) Display This function enables you to turn on the front panel display (3) all the time, or turn it off after a time out. The options are: TIMED. Enter the menu, then: Use the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or the up and down keys on the remote control (14) to select: DISPLAY. -
Page 34: Info
PC boards, from the PC Boards CONTROL DISPLAY listed at left. ENCODER MAIN L EEPROM MAIN R Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory. An erasable memory chip POWER CONN POWER SUPP used in the Phantom II to store menu selection information. DIG CONN continued... -
Page 35: Input Level Trim
(SECTION SEVEN: Customizing the Phantom II continued) Input Level Trim This function enables you to select an input offset for a particular input. The options are: in 1 dB increments +/-6 dB, Enter the menu, then: Use the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or the up and down keys (14) on the remote control to select: INPUT LEVEL TRIM. -
Page 36: Input Phase
Input Phase This function enables you to invert the absolute polarity of the selected input 180 degrees. The selections are: NORMAL, INVERT. Enter the menu, then: Use the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or the up and down keys (14) on the remote control to select: INPUT PHASE. -
Page 37: Ir Out Control
NORMAL The Phantom II responds to 12 V input trigger commands. THEATER The Phantom II responds to 12 V input trigger commands, and the theater mode enabled input is selected automatically. See Theater Mode, on page 41. IR Out Control This function enables you to access Phantom II IR commands and program a learning remote control. -
Page 38: Link Control
Press the enter button or key to confirm the selection. The front panel display reads: MUTE. FULL The output of the Phantom II is completely silenced. -20dB The output of the Phantom II is reduced by 20 dB and may still be audible. continued... -
Page 39: Output Trigger
(SECTION SEVEN: Customizing the Phantom II continued) Output Trigger This function enables you to turn the two 12 Volt output triggers (25) on or off, or configure them with independent delays of up to 20 seconds. The options are: OFF, DELAY. -
Page 40: Rc-5 Control
RC-5 Control This function enables you to change the link transmit status of the Phantom II. The options are: LINK TRANSMIT, LINK RECEIVE. Enter the menu, then: Use the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or up and down keys (14) on the remote control to select: RC-5 CONTROL. -
Page 41: Rs-232 Control
(SECTION SEVEN: Customizing the Phantom II continued) RS-232 Control This function enables you to change the link transmit status of the Phantom II. The options are LINK TRANSMIT, LINK RECEIVE. Enter the menu, then: Use the level control knob on the preamplifier channel front panel or up and down keys (14) on the remote control to select: RS-232 CONTROL. -
Page 42: Theater Mode
Phantom II. Note Only one input on the Phantom II can be in theater mode at a time. When theater mode is set for an input, theater mode is cleared automatically from other inputs. The Phantom II selects the theater input automatically upon power on, if the input trigger is configured for . -
Page 43: Volume Display
(SECTION SEVEN: Customizing the Phantom II continued) Volume Display This function enables you to select the numeric mode for the volume display, dis- playing values from softest to loudest: 0 to 151. Alternatively, you can select the dB mode for the volume display, displaying values from softest to loudest: -inf to +12 dB. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting System Noise
When you mix and match high-performance audio components, each with its own ground potential, a low frequency hum may occur in one or both loudspeakers. If this happens when you place the Phantom II preamplifier into your system, fol- low these simple troubleshooting steps. -
Page 45: Warranty
Internet. Current products purchased via the Internet do not have any transferrable warranty. The warranty for a Krell product is valid only in the country to which it was originally shipped, through the authorized Krell distributor for that country, and at the factory. - Page 46 Krell is not responsible for any damage incurred in transit. Krell will file claims for damages as necessary for a product damaged in transit to the factory. You are responsible for filing claims for shipping damages during the return shipment.
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Page 47: Return Authorization Procedure
Krell may, at its discretion, return a product in new packaging and bill the owner for such packaging if the product received by Krell was boxed in nonstandard packaging or if the original packaging was so damaged that it was unusable. -
Page 48: Specifications
Specifications Inputs Volume control 2 pr. CAST via 4-pin bayonet connectors Balanced, current-mode, 2 pr. balanced via XLR connectors 16-bit, discrete R-2R ladder 3 pr. single-ended via RCA connectors Input overload Tape input CAST: 12 mA RMS 1 pr. single-ended via RCA connector Balanced: 10 V RMS Single-ended: 6.5 V RMS Main outputs... - Page 49 P h a n t o m S T E R E O P R E A M P L I F I E R O W N E R ’ S R E F E R E N C E V 1 .