SACD Standard THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Super Audio Compact Disc Player Instructions for Use Owner’s Reference
SACD Standard Super Audio Compact Disc Player Instructions for Use v 05.0 CONTACT INFORMATION 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 http://www.krellonline.com This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC). WARNINGS Do not place the compact disc player where it could be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Contents Page INTRODUCTION 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS 2 UNPACKING 4 PLACEMENT AC Power Guidelines 5 5 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 7 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 12 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Battery Installation and Removal 13 13 CONNECTING THE SACD STANDARD TO YOUR SYSTEM Connection Steps 14 OPERATING THE SACD STANDARD Power On How to Play a Disc 16 16 16 WARRANTY 18 RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE 19 SPECIFICATIONS Krell SACD Standard 14 Back Cover iii
Table Page TABLE 1 Analog and Digital Connections for the SACD Standard 14 Illustrations Page FIGURE 1 The SACD Standard Front Panel 6 FIGURE 2 The SACD Standard Remote Control 6 FIGURE 3 The SACD Standard Back Panel iv 11 Krell SACD Standard
Introduction 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 twochannel stereo as well as the new multi-channel output, bringing you the excitement of six-channel sound.
Definition of Terms Following are the definitions of key terms used in your owner’s reference manual. INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Balanced A symmetrical input or output circuit that has equal impedance from both input terminals to a common ground reference point. The industry standard for professional and sound recording installations, balanced connections have 6 dB more gain than single-ended connections and allow the use of long interconnect cables.
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 the voltage domain. This unique technology provides the component with exceptional speed and a wide bandwidth. SACD DISC SACD stands for Super Audio Compact Disc, an audio disc that provides exceptional high quality sound.
Unpacking Follow these steps to safely unpack the SACD Standard: 1. Open the shipping box and remove the top layer of foam. You see these items: 1 1 1 1 1 1 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 2. Grasp the underside of the foam end-caps that encase the SACD Standard and lift it straight out of the shipping box. 3.
Placement 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. For the dimensions of the SACD Standard, see Specifications, on the back cover of this manual. Place the SACD Standard on a firm, level surface, away from excessive heat, humidity, or moisture.
Figure 1 The SACD Standard Front Panel 7 9 8 17 22 18 SACD Standard TRACK SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CD SACD SACD/CD PAUSE STOP PLAY FILTER MULTI 1 2 3 4 DIM SCAN REPEAT DISPLAY SHUFFLE REPEAT A-B STAND-BY POWER 4, 5, 6 10 3 1 2 16 21 11 20 12 13 14 19 15 Figure 2 The SACD Standard Remote SACD/CD Power 1 SACD Press the Amp key to turn on a Krell IR-controllable amplifier 10 Amp 1 2 3 20 Dis 4 5 6 19 Dim 7 8 9 13 Shfl 12 Scan 17 0
Front Panel/Remote Control Description See Figures 1 and 2 on the facing page 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: Features POWER 1 Power Switches the SACD Standard between standby and operational modes. 2 Power LED The blue power LED illuminates when the SACD Standard is in the operational mode.
Front Panel and Remote Control Description, continued USING the SACD/CD BUTTON or Key (10) Use the SACD/CD button or key to select one of the three disc formats that the SACD Standard plays: CD (conventional CD), SACD (twochannel SACD) and MULTI (multi-channel SACD). The currently selected format is preceded by a red LED in the front panel display (18). The default format for all SACD discs is MULTI. The tracks on the selected disc format are the only tracks that can be played.
Front Panel and Remote Control Description, continued USING THE FILTER BUTTON or Key (11), continued Filter 1 and 2 are designed to eliminate aliasing artifacts that are the result of the D/A re-construction process. Conventional Compact Disc Format Filters FILTER 1 This filter operates flat from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a very steep roll characteristic above 20 kHz (21.5 kHz, -3 dB). FILTER 2 This filter operates up to 20 kHz (-3 dB) with a more gradual roll-off characteristic compared to Filter 1.
Front Panel and Remote Control Description, USING THE REPEAT BUTTON OR KEY (14) continued CONVENTIONAL CD REPEAT Press this button or key once to repeat the current track. The front panel display (18) reads REPEAT TRACK. Press the repeat button or key twice to repeat the whole disc. The front panel display reads REPEAT DSC. SACD REPEAT Press this button or key once to repeat the current track. The front panel display (18) reads REPEAT. Press the repeat button or key twice to repeat the whole disc.
Figure 3 The SACD Standard Back Panel 30 POWER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS R L L C SL OPTICS IR SELECT COAX 12VDC IN R SW FRONT RS-232 IR OUT SR REAR 50/60 Hz SACD Standard NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE 22 Features MADE IN USA 23 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS 22 L and R Balanced Analog Audio Outputs One pair of balanced outputs with XLR connectors.
Back Panel Description See Figure 3 on page 11 Analog outputs, digital outputs, remote connections, and power features are described on page 11. Operational descriptions of special functions are outlined below. USING THE 12 V Trigger (24) This feature allows you to turn other components on or off, or to and from stand-by, from the SACD Standard.
Remote Control Description See Figure 2 on page 6 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. Descriptions of special operational features are outlined on pages 8-10. Battery Installation and Removal The SACD Standard remote control uses one CR2025 lithium battery, which is included with the shipment. To open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control: 1.
Connecting the SACD Standard to Your System USING BALANCED CONNECTIONS 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 singleended connections. When level matching is critical, keep this gain value in mind.
Connecting the SACD Standard to Your System, continued 6. For conventional compact disc playback only, connect the SACD Standard digital coaxial output or digital optics output to the corresponding preamp/processor digital input. 7. Plug the AC power cord into the IEC power connector on the back panel. Then plug the AC power cord into the wall socket.
Operating the SACD Standard 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. Power On Press the back panel power switch (30) labeled “1”. When the SACD Standard is initialized and in the stand-by mode, the red stand-by LED (3) on the front panel illuminates.
Connecting the SACD Standard to Your System, continued If you are playing a multi-channel track on a hybrid SACD, and want to access the tracks on the conventional CD layer: 1. Press the stop button or the stop key. The front panel display reads STOP. 2. Press the SACD/CD button or key three times. The red LED next to the CD label appears in the front panel display and the conventional CD layer begins playing in approximately 30 seconds.
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. 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. Should this product fail to perform at any time during the warranty, Krell will repair it at no cost to the owner, except as set forth in this warranty.
Return Authorization Procedure HOW TO EXPEDITE SERVICE If you believe there is a problem with your component, please contact 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.
Krell Industries, Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA SACD Standard Super Audio Compact Disc Player TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE www.krellonline.com v 05.0 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.
