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- Page 1 SACD Standard Super Audio THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Compact Disc Player Instructions for Use Owner’s Reference...
- Page 2 This product is manufactured in the United States of America. Krell Industries, Inc., and is restricted for use by Krell Industries, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. Krell Current Mode™ is a trademark of Krell Industries, Inc. TosLink other trademarks and trade names are registered to their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Krell SACD Standard INTRODUCTION DEFINITION OF TERMS UNPACKING PLACEMENT AC Power Guidelines FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Battery Installation and Removal CONNECTING THE SACD STANDARD TO YOUR SYSTEM Connection Steps OPERATING THE SACD STANDARD Power On How to Play a Disc WARRANTY RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE... - Page 4 Table Illustrations TABLE 1 Analog and Digital Connections for the SACD Standard FIGURE 1 The SACD Standard Front Panel FIGURE 2 The SACD Standard Remote Control FIGURE 3 The SACD Standard Back Panel Page Page Krell SACD Standard...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Krell SACD Standard Thank you for your purchase of the Krell SACD Standard. The SACD Standard is a music-only platform which plays single layer, dual layer, and hybrid super audio compact discs as well as conventional audio compact discs. This component features exceptional high quality two- channel stereo as well as the new multi-channel output, bringing you the excitement of six-channel sound. -
Page 6: Definition Of Terms
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 installations, bal- anced connections have 6 dB more gain than single-ended connec- tions and allow the use of long interconnect cables. - Page 7 Definition of Terms, continued TECHNOLOGY SACD DISC SACD Disc: Hybrid Disc Type Krell SACD Standard Krell Current Mode A proprietary Krell circuit topology in which the audio gain stages of a component operate in the current rather than the voltage domain. This unique technology provides the component with exceptional speed and a wide bandwidth.
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Page 8: Unpacking
Unpacking Notes Follow these steps to safely unpack the SACD Standard: Open the shipping box and remove the top layer of foam. You see these items: SACD Standard IEC connector (AC power) cord 12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable SACD Standard remote control CR2025 lithium battery packet containing the Quick Setup Guide and the warranty registration card... -
Page 9: Placement
Placement Note IMPORTANT AC Power Guidelines Krell SACD Standard Before you install the SACD Standard into your system, review the following guidelines to choose the location for the SACD Standard. This will facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation. The SACD Standard does not require any type of special rack or cabinet for installation. - Page 10 Figure 1 The SACD Standard Front Panel TRACK SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE SACD/CD PAUSE STOP PLAY FILTER STAND-BY POWER 4, 5, 6 Figure 2 The SACD Standard Remote SACD Standard Power SACD Press the Amp key to turn on a Krell IR-controllable amplifier Shfl Scan...
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Page 11: Front Panel Description
Front Panel/Remote Control Description See Figures 1 and 2 on the facing page Features Krell SACD Standard Power, transport, and display features are described in the illustration legend below. Most front panel features can also be activated via the keys on the remote. Descriptions of special operational features are outlined on pages 8-10: 8 Track Forward POWER... - Page 12 Front Panel and Remote Control Description, USING the SACD/CD BUTTON or Key (10) To Play the Conventional CD Layer of a Hybrid SACD USING THE FILTER BUTTON OR KEY (11) continued Use the SACD/CD button or key to select one of the three disc for- mats that the SACD Standard plays: channel SACD) and (multi-channel SACD).
- Page 13 Front Panel and Remote Control Description, USING THE FILTER BUTTON or Key (11), continued Conventional Compact Disc Format Filters SACD Format Filters USING THE SHUFFLE BUTTON OR KEY (13) Krell SACD Standard continued Filter 1 and 2 are designed to eliminate aliasing artifacts that are the result of the D/A re-construction process.
- Page 14 Front Panel and Remote Control Description, USING THE REPEAT BUTTON OR KEY (14) USING THE REPEAT A/B BUTTON OR KEY (15) USING THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY (18) continued CONVENTIONAL CD REPEAT Press this button or key once to repeat the current track. The front panel display (18) reads REPEAT TRACK.
- Page 15 Figure 3 The SACD Standard Back Panel ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE Features Krell SACD Standard DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICS SACD Standard 25 Coax Output ANALOG AUDIO One S/PDIF coaxial digi- OUTPUTS tal output with an RCA 22 L and R Balanced connector.
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Page 16: Back Panel Description
Back Panel Description See Figure 3 on page 11 USING THE 12 V Trigger (24) Notes Further information about 12 V Trigger connections USING IR (28) AND IR SELECT (27) USING THE RS-232 CONNECTOR (29) IMPORTANT Information about the internal line fuse Analog outputs, digital outputs, remote connections, and power fea- tures are described on page 11. -
Page 17: Remote Control Description
Remote Control Description See Figure 2 on page 6 Battery Installation and Removal Notes Further information on battery installation Krell SACD Standard Power, transport, and display features are described in the illustration legend on page 7. All remote features can also be activated via the buttons on the front panel. -
Page 18: Connecting The Sacd Standard
Connecting the SACD Standard 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 connections. - Page 19 Connecting the SACD Standard to Your System, continued Krell SACD Standard For conventional compact disc playback only, connect the SACD Standard digital coaxial output or digital optics output to the corre- sponding preamp/processor digital input. Plug the AC power cord into the IEC power connector on the back panel.
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Page 20: Operating The Sacd Standard
Operating the SACD Standard Power On How to Play a Disc Playing the Conventional CD Layer of a Hybrid SACD This section provides information about operating the SACD Standard. See Front Panel /Remote Control Description, on pages 6-9, for more SACD Standard playback features. Press the back panel power switch (30) labeled “1”. - Page 21 Connecting the SACD Standard to Your System, continued Notes Switching between two-channel and multi-channel tracks on dual layer and hybrid SACD disc types. Krell SACD Standard If you are playing a multi-channel track on a hybrid SACD, and want to access the tracks on the conventional CD layer: 1.
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Page 22: Warranty
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. All operational features, functions, and specifications and policies are subject to change without notification. This Krell product has a limited warranty of five years for parts and labor on circuitry and three years for parts and labor on all mechanical components. -
Page 23: Return Authorization Procedure
Return Authorization Procedure HOW TO EXPEDITE SERVICE HOW TO RETURN A PRODUCT IMPORTANT HOW TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PACKING Krell SACD Standard 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 return the component for repair. -
Page 24: Specifications
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 Specifications All operational features, functions, specifications, and policies are subject to change with out notification. FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz–20 kHz SACD, CD: +0.0,-0.5 dB SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO “A”...