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Krell Industries KAV–280cd Owner Reference Manual

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KAV–280cd
Front Loading
THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING
Compact Disc Player
Instructions for Use
Owner's Reference

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  • Page 1 KAV–280cd Front Loading 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 ® is a registered trademark of 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 ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page INTRODUCTION Read This First DEFINITION OF TERMS UNPACKING PLACEMENT AC Power Guidelines FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Battery Installation and Removal Remote Control Functions CONNECTING THE KAV–280cd TO YOUR SYSTEM Connection Steps OPERATING YOUR KAV–280cd Power On How to Play a Compact Disc HOW TO PROGRAM A TRACK SEQUENCE...
  • Page 4 Illustrations Page FIGURE 1 The KAV–280cd Front Panel FIGURE 2 The KAV–280cd Back Panel FIGURE 3 The KAV–280cd Remote Control Krell KAV–280cd...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Krell KAV–280cd Front Loading Compact 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 A symmetrical input or output circuit that has equal impedance from CONNECTIONS 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 see these items: KAV–280cd IEC connector (AC power) cord 12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable KAV–280cd remote control CR2025 lithium battery packet containing the owner’s reference manual and the warranty registration card...

  • 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 10: Front Panel Description

    Front Panel Description See Figure 1 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 13: Back Panel Description

    Back Panel Description See Figure 2 on page 8 DIGITAL OUTPUTS 13 Optics Digital Output 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 digital 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 turn the KAV–280cd on or off, or to and from stand-by, from other components.
  • Page 15 Figure 3 The KAV–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 26 Pause Key COMPACT 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 and in the stand-by mode, use the 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.

  • 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 keys to select a track. 2. Press the program key to store the selected track. The front panel display shows for the programmed track and PROGRAM 1...

  • Page 21: How To Clear A Programmed Track Sequence

    How to Program a Track Sequence continued TO DELETE TRACKS 1. Press the track number you wish to delete on the direct track FROM THE PROGRAM access keypad. The front panel display shows the track number, P and flashes PROGRAM. 2.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Warranty This Krell product has a limited warranty of five years for parts and labor on circuitry and three To register your product years for parts and labor on all mechanical components. Should this product fail to perform at 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 component, 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: http://www.krellonline.com...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Krell Industries, Inc. KAV–280cd 45 Connair Road Front Loading Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA Compact Disc Player TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028 v 02.0 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE www.krellonline.com Specifications FREQUENCY RESPONSE DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT All operational features, functions, 20 Hz–20 kHz...

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