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Krell Industries Front Loading Compact Disc Player KAV-280cd Instructions For Use Manual

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KAV-280cd
Front Loading
Compact Disc Player
Instructions for Use
Owner's Reference

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  • Page 1 KAV-280cd Front Loading L~AD~:~R AUr~lO ENI)INIEERINO Compact Disc Player Instructions for Use Owner’s Reference...
  • Page 2 Please contact your authorized dealer, distributor, or Krell if you have any questions not addressed in this reference manual. This product is manufactured Industries, Inc., and is restricted for use by Krell Industries. Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. Krell Current Mode other trademarks and tradenarnes are registered to their respective cornpar~es.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION DEFINITION OF TERMS UNPACKING PLACEMENT FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION CONNECTING THE KAV-280cd TO YOUR SYSTEM OPERATING YOUR KAV-280cd HOW TO PROGRAM A TRACK SEQUENCE WARRANTY RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS Krell KAV-280cd Read This First AC Power Guidelines Battery Installation and Removal Remote Control Functions...
  • Page 4 Illustrations FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 The KAV-280cd Front Panel The KAV-280cd Back Panel The KAV-280cd Remote Control Page Krell KAV-280cd...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Krell KAV-280cd Front Loading Corn pact Disc Player. The KAV-280cd features a precision disc transport mechanism and high performance analog circuitry that pro- vide Krell sound quality at an exceptional value. The KAV-280cd output circuitry features four digital-to-analog con- verters providing fully balanced operation from DACs to output.

  • Page 6: Definition Of Terms

    Definition of Terms Following are the definitions of key terms used in your owner’s refer- ence manual. INPUT AND OUTPUT Balanced CONNECTIONS 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: Unpacking

    Unpacking Follow these steps to safely unpack your compact disc player: 1. Open the shipping box and remove the top layer of foam. You 2. Grasp the underside of the foam end-caps that encase the If any of these items are not included in the shipping box, please contact your Notes authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell for assistance.

  • Page 8: Placement

    Placement Before you install the KAV-280cd into your system, review the following guidelines to choose the location for the KAV-280cd. This will facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation. The KAV-280cd does not require any type of special rack or cabinet for installation. For the dimensions of the KAV-280cd, see Specifications, on the back cover.
  • Page 9 Figure 1 The KA V-280cd Front Panel POWER PAU$]~ TRACK STOP OPEN/CLOSE Display Power 1 Power Button 10 Front Panel Display 2 Power LED 11 Infrared Sensor 3 Stand-by LED 12 Init LED Compact Disc Transport Functions 4 Stop Button 5 Play Button 6 Pause Button 7 Open/Close Button...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Description

    Front Panel Description See Figure I on page 5 POWER 1 Power Button Use this button to switch the KAV-280cd between the stand-by and the operational modes. 2 Power LED The blue power LED illuminates when the KAV-280cd is in the oper- ational mode.
  • Page 11 Front Panel Description continued DISPLAY 10 Front Panel Display The front panel display shows the track number of the currently play- ing compact disc as well as programming status. 11 Infrared Sensor The infrared sensor (inside the front panel display) receives com- mands from the KAV-280cd remote control.
  • Page 12 Figure 2 The KA V-280cd Back Panel KAV-28Ocd Compa~t I~iec Player C.EFT RIGHT 15 16 Digital Outputs Remote Connections 13 Optics Digital Output 17 RC-5 In 14 Coax(ial) Digital Output 18 12 VDC Out 19 12 VDC In Analog Outputs 15 Left and Right Balanced Power Analog Outputs...

  • Page 13: Back Panel Description

    Back Panel Description See Figure 2 on page 8 13 Optics Digital Output DIGITAL OUTPUTS The KAV-280cd is equipped with an EIAJ fiber optic digital output with a TosLink connector. 14 Coax(ial) Digital Output The KAV-280cd is equipped with an S/PDIF coaxial d igital output with an RCA connector.
  • Page 14 Back Panel DesCription continued 19 12 VDC In The KAV-280cd is equipped with an input that receives 12 VDC (12 V trigger) power on/off signals from other Krell components and other devices that incorporate a 12 V trigger. This allows you to tum the KAV-280cd on or off, or to and from stand-by, from other components.
  • Page 15 Figure 3 The KA V-280cd Remote Control Power 22 Power Key Compact Disc Transport Functions 23 CD Key 24 Dis (Display) Key 25 Direct Track Access Keypad 26 Pause Key 27 Play Key 28 Stop Key 29 Open Key 30 Track Back and Forward Keys 31 Search Back and Forward Keys...

  • Page 16: Remote Control Description

    Remote Control Description See Figure 3 on page 11 Battery The KAV-280cd remote control uses one CR2025 lithium battery, which is included with the shipment. Installation To open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control: Removal 1. Place the remote face down on the table. 2.
  • Page 17 Remote Control Functions continued COMPACT 26 Pause Key DISC Use this key to temporarily suspend playback of the current compact disc TRANSPORT track. To resume playback, press the pause key again. FUNCTIONS 27 Play Key continued Use this key to start playback from the beginning of the compact disc. For more information, see How to Play a Compact Disc, on page 15.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Kav-280Cd To Your System

    Connecting the KAV-280cd to Your System USING BALANCED Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balanced CONNECTIONS 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: Operating Your Kav-280Cd

    Operating Your KAV-280cd This section provides information about operating the KAV-280cd. With the KAV-280cd initialized Power On power button or key to switch the component to the operational mode. The blue power LED illuminates. The compact disc transport is active. How to Play 1.

  • Page 20: How To Program A Track Sequence

    How to Program a Track Sequence This short-term programming lets you store a maximum of twenty tracks in a program sequence. 1. Use the direct track access keypad or the track forward and back 2. Press the program key to store the selected track. The front Track forward, track back, and repeat function normally within a Note programmed sequence.

  • Page 21: How To Clear A Programmed Track Sequence

    How to Program a Track Sequence continued TO DELETE TRACKS FROM THE PROGRAM 2. Press the program key to delete the selected track number. How to Clear 1. While the compact disc is stopped, press the stop key. a Programmed Track Sequence You can also clear the programmed Note...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Warranty This Krell product has a limited warranty of five years for parts and labor on cimuitry and three To register your product years for parts and labor on all mechanical components. for warranty benefits, please any time during the warranty, Krell will repair it at no cost to the owner, except as set forth in complete and return the this warranty.

  • Page 23: Return Authorization Procedure

    Return Authorization Procedure HOW TO EXPEDITE If you believe there is a problem with your corn ponent, please con- SERVICE tact your dealer, distributor, or the Krell factory to discuss the problem before you return the component for repair. To expedite service, you may wish to complete and e-mail the Service Request Form in the Service section of our website at: To contact the Krell Service Department:...
  • Page 24 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 FREQUENCY RESPONSE All operational features, functions, 20 Hz-20 kHz specifications, and policies are sub- ject to change without notification. +0.0,-0.5 dB SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO "A"...

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