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KAV-280cd Front LoadingCompactDisc Player Instructions for Use v 01.0 CONTACT INFORMATION Krell Industries,Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650USA TEL 203-799-9954 FAX203-891-2028 E-MAIL krell@ krellonline.com WEB SITEhttp://www.krellonline.com This productcomplieswith the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) andthe low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC). WARNINGS Donot placethe compact disc playerwhereit couldbe exposed to drippingor splashing. Donot remove or bypassthe groundpin on the end of the ACcord.
Contents Page INTRODUCTION ReadThis First 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS 2 UNPACKING 3 PLACEMENT 4 AC Power Guidelines 4 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 6 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 9 REMOTE CONTROLDESCRIPTION Battery Installation and Removal RemoteControl Functions 12 12 12 CONNECTINGTHE KAV-280cd TO YOURSYSTEM Connection Steps 14 14 OPERATINGYOUR KAV-280cd 15 Power On Howto Play a CompactDisc HOW TO PROGRAMA TRACK SEQUENCE How to Change a ProgrammedTrack Sequence Howto Clear a ProgrammedTrack Sequence 15
Illustrations Page FIGURE1 The KAV-280cdFront Panel 5 FIGURE 2 The KAV-280cd Back Panel 8 FIGURE 3 The KAV-280cdRemote Control iv 11 Krell KAV-280cd
Introduction Thankyou for your purchaseof the Krell KAV-280cd Front Loading Cornpact Disc Player. TheKAV-280cd features a precision disc transport mechanism and high performanceanalog circuitry that provide Krell soundquality at an exceptionalvalue. TheKAV-280cd output circuitry features four digital-to-analog converters providing fully balancedoperationfrom DACs to output. The DSP digital filter provides8x oversampling.
Definition of Terms Followingare the definitions of key termsusedin your owner’sreference manual. INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Balanced A symmetricalinput or output circuit that has equal impedance from both input terminals to a common groundreference point. The industry standardfor professionalandsoundrecordinginstallations, balancedconnections have 6 dB moregain than single-ended connections andallow the useof long interconnect cables.
Unpacking Follow these steps to safely unpackyour compactdisc player: 1. Openthe shipping box and removethe top layer of foam. You see these items: 1 1 1 1 1 1 KAV-280cd IEC connector (AC power) cord 12 VDC(12 V trigger) cable KAV-280cd remote control CR2025lithium battery packet containing the owner’s reference manual and the warrantyregistration card 2. Graspthe underside of the foam end-capsthat encasethe compact disc player andlift it straight out of the shippingbox. 3.
Placement Before you install the KAV-280cd into your system,review the following guidelines to choosethe location for the KAV-280cd. This will facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation. TheKAV-280cd does not require anytype of special rack or cabinetfor installation. For the dimensionsof the KAV-280cd,see Specifications, on the back cover. Place the KAV-280cd on a firm, level surface, awayfrom excessive heat, humidity, or moisture.
Figure 1 The KA V-280cdFront Panel 11 10 12 POWER TRACK PAU$]~ STOP OPEN/CLOSE KAV- 21~0ccl 6 4 Power 1 PowerButton 2 Power LED 3 Stand-by LED CompactDisc TransportFunctions 4 Stop Button 5 Play Button 6 PauseButton 7 Open/CloseButton 8 Track Backand ForwardButtons 9 CompactDisc Transport 7 Display 10 Front PanelDisplay 11 Infrared Sensor 12 Init LED
Front PanelDescription See Figure I on page5 POWER 1 Power Button Use this button to switch the KAV-280cd betweenthe stand-by and the operational modes. 2 Power LED The blue powerLEDilluminates whenthe KAV-280cd is in the operational mode.The powerLEDalso flashes whenany remote control key is pressed.
FrontPanelDescription continued DISPLAY 10 Front Panel Display Thefront panel display showsthe track numberof the currently playing compactdisc as well as programming status. 11 Infrared Sensor Theinfrared sensor(inside the front panel display) receivescommandsfrom the KAV-280cdremote control. For proper remote control operation, makesure the infrared sensoris clear of anyobstructions. 12 Init LED Thered Init LEDilluminates while the KAV-280cd is initializing.
Figure 2 The KA V-280cd Back Panel KAV-28Ocd Compa~t I~iec Player © C.
BackPanel Description SeeFigure 2 on page8 DIGITAL OUTPUTS 13 Optics Digital Output TheKAV-280cd is equippedwith an EIAJfiber optic digital output with a TosLinkconnector. 14 Coax(ial) Digital Output TheKAV-280cd is equippedwith an S/PDIFcoaxial d igital output with an RCAconnector. ANALOG OUTPUTS 15 Left and Right BalancedAnalogOutputs TheKAV-280cd is equippedwith one pair of balancedanalog outputs with XLRconnectors.
BackPanelDesCription continued 19 12 VDCIn The KAV-280cd is equippedwith an input that receives 12 VDC (12 V trigger) poweron/off signals from other Krell components andother devicesthat incorporatea 12 V trigger. This allows youto tum the KAV-280cd on or off, or to and from stand-by, from other components. Note Consultthe owner’sreferenceof the components usedin a custominstallation to takefull advantage of the remotecapabilityof the KAV-280cd.
Figure 3 The KA V-280cd RemoteControl Power 22 Power Key CompactDisc Transport Functions 23 CD Key 24 Dis (Display) Key 25 Direct TrackAccess Keypad 26 PauseKey 27 Play Key 28 Stop Key 29 OpenKey 30 Track Backand Forward Keys 31 SearchBackand Forward Keys SpecialPlay Functions 32 Prg (Program) Key 33 Rep (Repeat) Key 34 Rnd (Random)Key 35 A/B Key 22 23 --25 24 34 33 32 30 35 L 31 Note Krell KAV-280cd Bal R 27 26 28 29 Remotecontrol keys not listed above do not function with the KAV-280cd.
RemoteControl Description SeeFigure3 on page11 Battery Installation and Removal The KAV-280cd remote control uses one CR2025lithium battery, which is includedwith the shipment. To openthe battery compartment on the back of the remotecontrol: 1. Place the remoteface downon the table. 2. Useyour thumbnailor a small jeweler’s or eyeglassscrewdriver to movethe small tab toward the center of the remote, while using your index fingernail or screwdriverto pull downgently on the slot to the right of the tab.
Remote ControlFunctions continued COMPACT DISC TRANSPORT FUNCTIONS 26 Pause Key Usethis key to temporarily suspendplaybackof the current compactdisc track. To resumeplayback, press the pausekey again. continued 27 Play Key Usethis key to start playbackfrom the beginningof the compactdisc. For more information, see Howto Play a CompactDisc, on page 15. 28 Stop Key Usethis key to stop compactdisc playback. 29 Open Key Usethis key to openandclose the compactdisc transport.
Connecting the KAV-280cd to Your System USING BALANCED CONNECTIONS Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balanced interconnect cables not only can minimizesonic loss but are also immune to inducednoise, especially with installations using long cables. Balancedconnectionshave 6 dB moregain than singleendedconnections.Whenlevel matchingis critical, keepthis gain value in mind. Connection Steps Follow these steps to connect the KAV-280cd to your system. 1.
Operating Your KAV-280cd This section provides information about operating the KAV-280cd. PowerOn Howto Play a Compact Disc With the KAV-280cd initialized and in the stand-by mode,use the powerbutton or key to switch the component to the operational mode.The blue powerLEDilluminates. The compactdisc transport is active. 1. Press the open/close button or openkey to open the compact disc transport. 2. Place the compactdisc on the transport. 3.
Howto Program a Track Sequence This short-term programminglets you store a maximum of twenty tracks in a programsequence. 1. Usethe direct track accesskeypador the track forward and back keysto select a track. 2. Pressthe programkey to store the selected track. Thefront panel display showsPROGRAM 1 for the programmed track and the total track length. 3. Usethe direct track accesskeypador the track forward and back keys to select the next track.
Howto Program a TrackSequence continued TO DELETE TRACKS FROM THE PROGRAM Pressthe track numberyou wish to delete on the direct track accesskeypad.The front panel display showsthe track number, P and flashes PROGRAM. 2. Press the programkey to delete the selected track number. Howto Clear a Programmed Track Sequence 2. Note Youcanalso clear the programmed sequence by openingandclosing the compact disc transport. Krell KAV-280cd 1. While the compactdisc is stopped, press the stop key.
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. ThisKrell producthasa limited warranty of five yearsfor partsandlaboroncimuitryandthree yearsfor partsandlaboronall mechanical components. Shouldthis productfail to performat anytimeduringthe warranty, Krell will repairit at nocostto the owner, exceptasset forth in this warranty.
ReturnAuthorization Procedure HOWTO EXPEDITE SERVICE If youbelieve there is a problemwith your corn ponent,pleasecontact your dealer, distributor, or the Krell factory to discussthe problem before you return the component for repair. To expedite service, you maywish to completeand e-mail the Service RequestFormin the Servicesection of our websiteat: http://www.krellonline.
KAV-280cd Krell Industries,Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA Front Loading Compact Disc Player TEL 203-799-9954, FAX203-891-2028 E-MAILkrell@krellonline.com WEBSITE www.krellonline.com v 01.0 Specifications All operational features, functions, specifications, and policies are subject to changewithout notification. FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz-20 kHz +0.0,-0.
