Krell Industries CD Player, SACD Standard User Manual

Instructions for Use

THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING

SACD Standard

Super Audio

Compact Disc Player

Owner ’s Reference

SACD Standard
Super Audio Compact Disc Player
Instructions for Use

v 05.0

CONT ACT
INFORMA TION

WARNINGS

Krell Industries, Inc.
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This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage
directive (73/23/EEC).

Do not place the compact disc player where it could be exposed to dripping or
splashing.

Do not remove or bypass the ground pin on the end of the AC cord. This may cause
radio frequency interference (RFI) to be introduced into your playback system.

The ventilation grids on the top and bottom of the SACD Standard must be unob­structed at all times during operation. Do not place flammable material on top of or
beneath the component.

Turn off all systems’power before connecting the SACD Standard to any compo­nent. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality, free from frayed
ends, short circuits, or cold solder joints.

Caution: Visible and invisible laser radiation. When the cover is open, avoid expo­sure to beam.

This unit employs a laser
son should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.

.

To prevent possible eye injury, only a qualified service per-

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Contents

Page

INTRODUCTION 1
DEFINITION OF TERMS 2
UNP ACKING 4
PLACEMENT 5

AC Power Guidelines 5
FRONT P ANELDESCRIPTION 7
BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 12
REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 13

Battery Installation and Removal 13
CONNECTING THE SACD STANDARD 14

TO YOUR SYSTEM

Connection Steps 14
OPERATING THE SACD STANDARD 16

Power On 16

How to Play a Disc 16
WARRANTY 18
RETURN AUTHORIZA TION PROCEDURE 19
SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover

Krell SACD Standard

iii

Table

Illustrations

Page

TABLE 1 Analog and Digital Connections 14

for the SACD Standard

Page

FIGURE 1 The SACD Standard Front Panel 6
FIGURE 2 The SACD Standard Remote Control 6
FIGURE 3 The SACD Standard Back Panel 11

iv 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.

Extended bandwidth capabilities, a precision disc transport mecha­nism, and high performance analog circuitry provide Krell sound
quality at an exceptional value. The unique Krell chassis-in-a-chassis
design provides ultra-stable disc drive operation, while damping
induced vibration from the electronics. Separate power for the digital
and analog circuitry maximizes performance.

Krell Class Adirect coupled circuitry means that the SACD Standard
delivers the most accurate music signal into your system. The Krell
Current Mode output stage transmits every bit of detail available from
the SACD format. Two wireless infrared connections, one on the front
panel and one on the rear panel, as well as other remote control con­nection options allow you to integrate the SACD Standard easily into
whole house systems.

This owner’s reference manual contains important information on
placement, installation, and operation of the SACD Standard. Please
read this information carefully. A thorough understanding of these
details will help ensure satisfactory operation and long life for your
SACD Standard and related system components.

Krell SACD Standard

1

Definition of Terms

Following are the definitions of key terms used in your owner’s refer­ence manual.

INPUT AND OUTPUT
CONNECTIONS

OPERA TION

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. Balanced con­nections are completely immune to induced noise from the system or
the environment.

Single-ended

A two-wire input or output circuit. Use care when using single-ended
connections as the ground connection is made last and broken first.
Turn the system off prior to making or breaking single-ended connec­tions. Single-ended connections are not recommended for connec­tions requiring long cable runs.

Off

When the AC power cord is unplugged from the AC power source, or
when the back panel power switch (30) is down, or in the “0” position,
the component is off.

Stand-by Mode

When the SACD Standard is connected to AC power, and the back
panel power switch (30) is up, or in the “1” position, the red stand-by
LED illuminates. This indicates that the component is in stand-by
mode, a low power consumption status that keeps the audio and reg­ulator circuits at idle. Krell recommends leaving the component in the
stand-by mode when it is not playing music.

Operational Mode

When the power button on the front panel or the SACD key on the
remote control is pressed and the blue power LED illuminates, the
component is in the operational mode and ready to play music.

2 Krell SACD Standard

Definition of Terms, continued

TECHNOLOGY

SACD DISC

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 stands for Super Audio Compact Disc, an audio disc that pro­vides exceptional high quality sound. Based on the new Direct
Stream Digital (DSD) technology, a format that comprises a 1-bit sys­tem, a SACD has a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of
a conventional audio compact disc. With a frequency response of
over 50 kHz and a dynamic range of 120 dB over the entire audible
spectrum the results are spectacular: There is no better audio disc
reproduction.

You will recognize a SACD by the super audio compact disc logo.
There are three SACD disc types:

1 A single layer disc consists of one high density (HD) layer.
2 Adual layer disc consists of two HD layers, and can store

twice as much information as a single layer disc.

SACD Disc: Hybrid
Disc T

ype

3 A hybrid disc consists of one standard compact disc layer

with conventional two-channel audio compact disc informa­tion, and one HD layer.

Each SACD disc type may contain two areas of recorded informa

­tion: a high-quality two-channel area and a high-quality multi-channel
area. Recorded information may vary per area. Refer to the disc inlay
for more information.

The hybrid SACD disc type has the most versatile disc playback
options, with two areas of recorded information for SACD playback
as well as backward compatibility with existing standard compact
disc and DVD players via the standard compact disc layer

.

On a hybrid SACD disc, the two layers are read from the same side

The reflective con-

.

of the disc.

The HD layer is read by a DVD

laser
ventional compact disc layer is read by the compact disc laser
through the second, semi-transmissive HD layer

.

Krell SACD Standard

3

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 SACD Standard
1 IEC connector (AC power) cord
1 12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable
1 SACD Standard remote control
1 CR2025 lithium battery
1 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. Place the SACD Standard in a safe location and remove the

protective plastic wrapping.

Notes

If any of these items are not included in the shipping box, please contact your
authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell for assistance.

Save all packing materials. If you ship your SACD player in the future, repack
the unit in its original packaging to prevent transit damage. See Return
Authorization Procedure, on page 17, for more information.

4 Krell SACD Standard

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. The SACD Standard requires at
least two inches (5 cm) of clearance on each side and at least two
inches (5 cm) of clearance above and below the component to pro­vide adequate ventilation. Installations inside cabinetry may need
extra ventilation.

Do not place the SACD Standard near hum sensitive components
such as preamplifier phono stages or turntables. Although the SACD
Standard is well shielded, placing it near these components could
create interference and cause hum.

Note

IMPORT ANT

AC Power
Guidelines

The SACD Standard incorporates an advanced suspension system and
does not require additional mass coupling or isolation. You may experiment
with feet or cones as long as they are not permanently affixed to the unit.
Any unauthorized modifications to the unit or electronics will void the war­ranty .

Do not attach enhancement accessories such as rings, mats, or
dampers to individual discs. These accessories may interfere with the
disc transport, resulting in erratic playback and/or poor sound.

The SACD Standard has superb regulation and does not require a
dedicated AC circuit. Avoid connections through extension cords or
multiple AC adapters. High quality 15 amp grounded AC strips are
acceptable. High quality AC line conditioners or filters may be used if
they are grounded and meet or exceed the unit’s power supply rating
of 100 V

A.

Krell SACD Standard 5

Figure 1 The SACD Standard Front Panel

5

0

4

98

2

7

REPEAT

REPEAT A-B

SCAN

SHUFFLE

1

6

DIM

DISPLAY

OPEN/CLOSE

3

SEARCH

FILTER

4

PLAY

3

STOP

12

PAUSESACD/CD

POWER

STAND-BY

TRACK

SACD Standard

1

3

4, 5, 6

7

8

9

10 11

12 14 1516

17

18

19 20

21

2

13

CD

SACD

MULTI

22

Proc

Pre

Scan

Fltr

Rep

A/B

Shfl

Power

3

5

8

7

9

6

2

1

Dim

Dis

Amp

SACD

SACD/CD

4

0

Vol

1

Press the Amp key

to turn on a Krell

IR-controllable

amplifier

20
19
13

15

12

9

10

17

14

11

4

6

7

5

Press the Pre key
and then the level keys
to adjust the volume
on a Krell preamplifier

8

Press the Proc key

and then the level keys

to adjust the volume

on a Krell surround sound

preamp/processor

Figure 2 The SACD Standard Remote

6

For battery installation in and removal from the remote, see page 13.

Krell SACD Standard

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.

Power LED

2

The blue power LED illu­minates when the SACD
Standard is in the opera­tional mode.

3 Stand-by LED

The red stand-by LED
illuminates when the
SACD Standard is
switched on from the
back panel, indicating that
the SACD player is in the
stand-by mode and ready
to be switched to the
operational mode.

TRANSPORT

4 Pause

Temporarily suspends
playback of a track. To
resume playback at the
point pause was
engaged, press play.

Stop

5

Stops disc playback.

Play

6

Starts playback from the
beginning of the disc. See

How to Play a Disc,

also
page 16.

7 Open/Close Button

Opens and closes the
disc transport.

8 Track Forward

and Back
Track Forward. Selects

the track that follows the
current track.

rack Back.

T

track that precedes the
current track.
Search. Press and hold
track forward or track
back to scroll forward or
backward in the current
track. Press repeatedly
(do not hold) to skip mul­tiple tracks.

9 Search Forward

and Back

Press to scroll forward or
backward in the current
track. Press play to return
to normal playback.

10 SACD/CD

Selects the format:
conventional CD (CD),
two-channel (SACD),
or multi-channel (MULTI).

11 Filter

Select filter responses for
all disc formats. See also,

Using the Filter Button
or Key,on page 8-9.

12 Scan

Select to play 10 seconds
of each track.

13 Shuffle

Randomly selects and
plays tracks. See also,

Using the Shuffle Button
or Key,on page 9.

14 Repeat

Replays selected track
until new feature is select
ed. See also, Using the

Repeat Button or Key,

on page 10.

Selects the

15 Repeat A/B

Creates a loop between
two pre-determined
points within a single
track or sequential
tracks. See also, Using

the Repeat A/B Button
or Key, on page 10.

16 Disc Transport

Holds the disc.

17 Direct Track Access

Use buttons or keys
1 through 0 to access
each track in a disc
directly. If tracks consist
of 2 digits, the buttons or
keys must be pressed
within 2 seconds of each
other.

DISPLA Y

18 Front Panel Display

Shows disc type and
format, and the current
status of the SACD. See

Using the Front Panel
Display,on page10.

19 Dim

Select to reduce the
illumination of the front
panel display.

Display

20

Cycles the front panel dis­play between the elapsed
time on the current track
and the track number.

21 Infrared Sensor

Receives commands
from the SACD Standard
remote control. For
proper remote control
operation, make sure
that nothing is obstruct

­ing the infrared sensor.

22 Disc Formats

The currently selected
format is preceded by a
red LED in the front
panel display.

-

Krell SACD Standard 7

Front Panel and Remote Control Description, continued

USING the
SACD/CD BUTTON
or Key (10)

To Play the Conventional CD
Layer of a Hybrid SACD

Use the SACD/CD button or key to select one of the three disc for­mats that the SACD Standard plays:
channel SACD) and

MULTI (multi-channel SACD). The currently

CD (conventional CD),SACD (two-

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. To access tracks on alternate disc format, press the

SACD/CD button or key again. If there are no tracks in a particular for-

mat, that format does not appear in the front panel display.
If you are playing a two-channel track on a hybrid SACD, and want to

access the tracks on the conventional CD layer:

1. Press the stop button on the front panel (5) or the stop key (5) on
the remote control. The front panel display reads

STOP.

2. Press the SACD/CD button or key (10) twice. The red LED next to

CD label (22) appears in the front panel display and the con-

the
ventional CD layer begins playing in approximately 30 seconds.

If you are playing a multi-channel track on a hybrid SACD, and want
to access the tracks on the conventional CD layer:

USING THE
FILTER BUTTON

1)

OR KEY

(1

1. Press the stop button or the stop key. The front panel display

STOP.

reads

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 convention

al CD layer begins playing in approximately 30 seconds.

The four SACD Standard format filters (11) make subtle changes
to the high frequencies at ultrasonic levels, altering the sonic pre­sentation from your loudspeakers. Once a filter setting has been
selected, it is held in memory even if the SACD Standard is
turned of

f and then returned to operational status.

Filter 1, 2, 3, and 4 are available in any SACD format. Filters 1 and 2
are available only in the conventional CD format. All four filters have
a different output gain, higher bandwidth, and a more gradual rolloff
in the SACD format, compared to Filter 1 and 2 in the CD format.

-

8 Krell SACD Standard

Front Panel and Remote Control Description, continued

USING THE FILTER BUTTON
or Key (1

Conventional Compact Disc
Format Filters

SACD Format Filters

1),

continued

Filter 1 and 2 are designed to eliminate aliasing artifacts that are the
result of the D/A re-construction process.

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.

Filter 1 in the SACD format has the same relative output gain as Filter
1 and 2 in the CD format and it has the highest bandwidth of the four
SACD filters. Filters 2, 3 and 4 in the SACD format operate at reduced
bandwidth with steeper slope filtering and different output gain.

FILTER 1

This filter operates up to 180 kHz (highest bandwidth) and has the
slowest roll-off characteristic with no change in output gain.

FILTER 2

This filter operates up to 75 kHz and has the steepest roll-off charac­teristic. It has a +.5 dB increase in output gain over the entire audio
pass band compared to Filter 1.

USING THE SHUFFLE
BUTTON OR KEY (13)

FILTER 3

This filter operates up to 80 kHz and has the 2nd steepest roll-off
characteristic. It has a +5.5 dB increase in output gain over the entire
audio pass band compared to Filter 1.

FILTER 4

This filter operates up to 90 kHz and has the 3rd steepest roll-off
characteristic. It has a +3.5 dB increase in output gain over the entire
audio pass band compared to Filter 1

Press this button or key once to enable the SACD Standard to select
and play tracks in a random sequence. To cancel this function, press
the shuffle button or key again.

Krell SACD Standard 9

Front Panel and Remote Control Description, continued

USING THE REPEAT
BUTTON OR KEY (14)

USING THE REPEAT
A/B BUTTON OR
KEY (15)

USING THE FRONT
PANEL DISPLAY (18)

CONVENTIONAL CD REPEAT

Press this button or key once to repeat the current track. The front
panel display (18) reads
twice to repeat the whole disc. The front panel display reads

.

DSC
SACD REPEAT

REPEATTRACK. Press the repeat button or key

REPEAT

Press this button or key once to repeat the current track. The front
panel display (18) reads
repeat the whole disc. The front panel display shows

CANCEL

REPEAT

REPEAT. Press the repeat button or key twice to

REPEATARA (area).

Press the repeat button or key a third time to cancel this function.
To create an A/B loop, start play of a track. When you hear the part

that you want as the beginning of the loop, press A/B to insert the
start position. Press A/B again to insert the finish position. A/B will
automatically begin and continue indefinitely. To delete the A/B pro­gram, press A/B again or press the stop button or key (5).

The front panel display shows the disc type, the elapsed time of the
track, and the feature that has been selected, for example: the

FLE or REPEATSINGLE feature. Press the DISPLAY button or key to access

SHUF-

the track number. The track number appears for a few seconds, and
then the display will revert to the elapsed time.

10 Krell SACD Standard

Figure 3 The SACD Standard Back Panel

MADE IN USA

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

RS-232

50/60 Hz

IR

FRONT

SELECT

IR

OUT

REAR

POWER

OPTICS

COAX

IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

SLC

L

SR

SW

R

L

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS

12VDC

R

SACD Standard

22

23 25 24 27 26 28

29

30

31

Features

ANALOG AUDIO
OUTPUTS

22 L and R Balanced

Analog Audio Outputs

One pair of balanced out­puts with XLR connec­tors.

23 Multi-channel Single-

ended Analog Audio
Outputs

For connection to a multi­channel receiver, with
RCA connectors:

L, R = left and right chan­nel connections.

C = center channel
connection.

SW= subwoofer connec
tion.

SL, SR = left and right
surround channel
connections.

25 Coax Output

One S/PDIF coaxial digi­tal output with an RCA
connector.

BACK PANELREMOTE
CONNECTIONS

26 12 VDC In/Out

(12 V Trigger)
Out.

VDC power on/off signals
to other Krell components
and other devices that
incorporate a 12 V trigger.

In. The input receives
12 VDC power on/off sig­nals from other compo

-

nents and devices that
incorporate a 12 V trigger.

27 IR Select

Front

in the up position indi­cates that the front IR is

The output sends 12

= IR select switch

29 RS-232

The RS-232 communica­tion port allows you to
send operational instruc­tions to the SACD
Standard using an exter­nal computer control
system.

POWER

30 Back Panel Power

Switch

Use this switch to change
the SACD Standard from
off to stand-by.

31 IEC Connector

-

Use the provided IEC
standard 15 amp power
cord.

active.

DIGITALAUDIO
OUTPUTS (CD format only)

24 Optics Output

One EIAJ fiber optical
digital output with a
TosLink connector.

Rear =IR select switch
in the down position indi­cates that the back panel
IR is active.

28 IR

Remote infrared sensor

.

Krell SACD Standard

1

1

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)

Notes

Further information about
12 V Trigger connections

USING IR (28)
AND IR SELECT (27)

This feature allows you to turn other components on or off, or to and
from stand-by, from the SACD Standard. When the SACD Standard
is switched between stand-by and the operational mode, the 12 V
trigger sends a signal from the 12 VDC Out that will switch other
components, allowing whole systems or parts of systems to be easily
coordinated.

The 12 VDC input allows you to turn the SACD Standard on or of

f, or

to and from stand-by, from other components.

When the component is in the operational mode, the 12 VDC Out provides
12 V of DC output. When the component is in the stand-by mode or off, the
DC output is 0 V.

The 12 VDC output current is limited to 30 mA.
Consult the owner’s reference of the components used in a custom installa-

tion to take full advantage of the remote capability of the SACD Standard.

The SACD Standard is equipped with one infrared sensor on the
front panel (21) and a second infrared sensor the back panel (28), to
facilitate custom installation. To activate the front panel IR transmitter,
and deactivate the back panel IR transmitter, turn the switch up or
toward FRONT. To activate the back panel IR transmitter, and deacti-
vate the front panel IR transmitter, turn the switch down, or toward

REAR.

USING THE RS-232
CONNECT

IMPORT ANT
Information about

the internal line fuse

12

OR (29)

For a list of IR codes, see RS-232 Port: Sending Commands and

s reference for the SACD Standard.

Interpreting Data,

the developer

’

For more information on using the RS-232 communications port, see
RS-232 Port: Sending Commands and Interpreting Data, the
developer’s reference for the SACD Standard.

When the internal line fuse needs to be replaced, contact your dealer
distributor or Krell. The line fuse is not intended to be replaced by the
user.

Krell 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

Notes

Further information on
battery installation

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. Place the remote face down on the table.

2. Use your thumbnail or a small jeweler’s or eyeglass screwdriver

to move the small tab toward the center of the remote, while
using your index fingernail or screwdriver to pull down gently on
the slot to the right of the tab. The battery compartment will slide
out.

3. Place the battery, plus side up, in the battery tray.

4. Slide battery compartment back into the remote until you hear a

click.

The remote control is ready for operation.

Do not use a knife or other sharp objects to open the battery compartment;
they will scratch the remote control finish.

Replace batteries when remote control function becomes intermittent.
Remove batteries if the remote control is not used for a long period of time.

Battery leakage can damage the remote control.

Krell SACD Standard

13

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 single­ended connections. When level matching is critical, keep this gain
value in mind.

TABLE 1 Analog and Digital Connections
for the SACD Standard

CD Format Analog Output Digital Output

Balanced Single-ended Optics Coax

L+ R Multi

Conventional CD YES YES NO YES YES
Two-channel SACD YES YES NO NO NO
Multi-channel SACD YES YES YES NO NO

Follow these steps to connect the SACD Standard to your system.

1. Make sure all power sources and components are off before

connecting inputs and outputs.

2. Neatly organize the wiring between the SACD Standard and all

system components. Separate AC wires from audio cables to
prevent hum or other unwanted noises from being introduced into
the system.

3. Remember that balanced outputs use three-pin XLR connectors.

Single-ended outputs use RCA connectors. Maintain the correct
left/right orientation of these outputs.

4. To play an SACD, you need to use analog audio outputs. Digital

audio outputs are only available for conventional compact discs.
For multi-channel (MULTI) SACD, two-channel (SACD), and conven-

tional compact disc playback, connect the SACD Standard multi­channel analog audio outputs to the surround preamp/processor
multi-channel inputs.
available in the
surround (

SL, SR) multi-channel outputs are not available in the CD

or SACD formats.

All multi-channel analog audio outputs are

MULTI format. The center (C), subwoofer (SW) and

The left (

L) and right (R) multi-channel outputs

are always active.

5. For two-channel and conventional compact disc playback only,

connect the SACD Standard balanced analog audio outputs or
the left (

L) and right (R) multi-channel outputs to the preamplifier

balanced or single-ended analog audio inputs.

14 Krell SACD Standard

Connecting the SACD Standard

Your System,

to

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.

Krell SACD Standard

15

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

How to Play a Disc

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. Then press the power button
on the front panel or the SACD key (1) on the remote control, to
place the SACD Standard in the operational mode. When the blue
stand-by LED (2) illuminates, the SACD Standard is in the opera­tional mode and ready to play a SACD or a conventional compact
disc.

1. Press the open/close button or key (7) to open the disc transport.

2. Place the disc on the transport.

3. Press the open/close button or key again to close the disc trans-

port. Track 1 begins to play, and the front panel display shows the
elapsed track time. The multi-channel layer of an SACD loads
automatically.

4. Press the

SACD/CD button or key (10) to select another disc format

and view available tracks.

5. Adjust the volume level through your system volume control.

6. Press the stop button or key (5) to end disc playback.

7. Press the play button or key (6) to begin playback again, from the

first track.

8. To return the SACD Standard to the stand-by mode, press the

power button or key (1).

Playing the Conventional
CD Layer of a Hybrid SACD

If you are playing a two-channel track on a hybrid SACD, and want to
access the tracks on the conventional CD layer:

Press the stop button on the front panel (5) or the stop key (5) on

1.
the remote control. The front panel display reads

Press the

2.
the

CD label (22) appears in the front panel display and the con-

SACD/CD button or key (10) twice.

STOP.

The red LED next to

ventional CD layer begins playing in approximately 30 seconds.

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Connecting the SACD Standard
to Y our 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

CD label appears in the front panel display and the convention-

the
al CD layer begins playing in approximately 30 seconds.

Notes

Switching between two-channel
and multi-channel tracks
on dual layer and hybrid SACD
disc types.

When you are playing a dual layer SACD, you can switch between two­channel and multi-channel tracks at anytime, whether the disc is playing or
stopped.

When you are playing a hybrid SACD, you must stop the disc before switch­ing between the SACD layer and the CD layer.

For further information about disc play features, please see pages 7-10.

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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. 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.

The warranty does not apply to damage caused by acts of God or nature.
The warranty on this page shall be in lieu of any other warranty, expressed or implied, includ-

ing, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
There are no warranties which exceed beyond those described in this document. If this product
does not perform as warranted herein, the owner’s sole remedy shall be repair. In no event will
Krell be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from purchase, use, or inability to
use this product, even if Krell has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice substantiating that the unit is
within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. The warranty begins
on the date of the original retail purchase, as noted on the bill of sale or receipted invoice from
an authorized Krell dealer or distributor. Previously owned equipment, when re-purchased from
an authorized Krell dealer or distributor, has the balance of the original warranty, based on the
original date of manufacture.

The warranty for Krell products is valid only in the country to which they were originally shipped,
through the authorized Krell distributor for that country, and at the factory. There may be restric­tions on or changes to Krell’s warranty because of regulations within a specific country. Please
check with your distributor for a complete understanding of the warranty in your country.

If a unit is serviced by a distributor who did not import the unit, there may be a charge for ser­vice, even if the product is within the warranty period.

Freight to the factory is your responsibility. Return freight within the United States (U.S.A.) is
included in the warranty. If you have purchased your Krell product outside the U.S.A. and wish
to have it serviced at the factory, all freight and associated charges to the factory are your
responsibility.

Krell will pay return freight to the U.S.A.-based freight forwarder of your choice. Freight and
other charges to ship the unit from the freight forwarder to you are also your responsibility.

Krell is not responsible for any damage incurred in transit. Krell will file claims for damages as
necessary for units damaged in transit to the factory. You are responsible for filing claims for
shipping damages during the return shipment.

Krell does not supply replacement parts and/or products to the owner of the unit. Replacement
parts and/or products will be furnished only to the distributor performing service on this unit on
an exchange basis only; any parts and/or products returned to Krell for exchange become the
property of Krell.

No expressed or implied warranty is made for any Krell product damaged by accident, abuse,
misuse, natural or personal disaster

Any unauthorized voltage conversion, disassembly
tion of chassis, updates, or modifications performed to the unit will void the warranty.

The operating voltage of this unit is determined by the factory and can only be changed by an
authorized Krell distributor or at the factory. The voltage for this product in the U.S.A. cannot be
changed until six months from the original purchase date.

In the event that Krell receives a product for warranty service that has been modified in any
way without Krell authorization, all warranties on that product will be void.
returned to original factory layout specifications at the owner’s expense before it is repaired. All
repairs required after the product has been returned to original factory specifications will be
charged to the customer

, at current parts and labor rates.

, or unauthorized modification.

, component replacement, perfora

-

The product will be

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Return Authorization
Procedure

HOW TO EXPEDITE
SERVICE

HOW TO RETURN
A PRODUCT

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.com

To contact the Krell Service Department:

TEL [phone]

Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
FAX [phone]
E-MAIL [e-mail]
WEB SITE http://www.krellonline.com

To return a product to Krell, please follow this procedure so that we
may serve you better:

1. Obtain a Return Authorization Number (R/Anumber) and ship­ping address from the Krell Service Department.

2. Insure and accept all liability for loss or damage to the product
during shipment to the Krell factory and ensure all freight (ship­ping) charges are prepaid.

IMPORT

HOW T

ANT

O PURCHASE

ADDITIONAL P ACKING

Krell SACD Standard

The product may also be hand delivered if arrangements with the
Service Department have been made in advance. Proof of purchase
will be required for warranty validation at the time of hand delivery.

Use the original packaging to ensure the safe transit of the product to
the factory
product in new packaging and bill the owner for such packaging if the
product received by Krell was boxed in nonstandard packaging or if
the original packaging was so damaged that it was unusable. If Krell
determines that new packaging is required, the owner will be notified
before the product is returned.

o purchase additional packaging, please contact your authorized

T

, dealer

Krell dealer

, or distributor

, distributor

, or the Krell Service Department for assis

. Krell may, at its discretion, return a

-

tance.

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Krell Industries, Inc.
45 Connair Road
Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA

TEL [phone], FAX [phone]
E-MAIL [e-mail]
WEB SITE www.krellonline.com

Specifications

SACD Standard

Super Audio

Compact Disc Player

v 05.0

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” weighted

SACD: 105 dB
CD: 108 dB

TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION (THD)

20 Hz–20 kHz

SACD: -75 dB
CD: -82 dB

POWER CONSUMPTION

50 W

TRANSPORT

A drawer loading, mechanically
isolated drive mechanism
featuring a linear drive laser
assembly

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS

pair balanced

1

via XLR connectors
single-ended via RCA

6

connectors

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

1 S/PDIF via RCA connector
1 EIAJ optical via a T osLink

connector

REMOTE CONTROL

2 wireless infrared
1 12 VDC input (12 V trigger)

via a 3.4 mm mini plug

1 12 VDC output (12 V trigger)

via a 3.4 mm mini plug

1 RS-232 remote connector

DIMENSIONS

17.3w x 5.7h x 16.5d in.

43.9w x 14.5h x 41.9d cm

WEIGHT

Shipped

31 lb., 14.1 kg

Unit only

25 lb., 11.4 kg