Krell Industries S-1200, S-1200U Owner's Reference Manual

S-1200/ S-1200U OWNER’S REFERENCE

S-1200/ 1200U Reference Surround Sound Preamp / Processor

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Please contact your authorized dealer, distributor, or Krell if you have any questions not addressed

in this reference manual.

WARNING: Do not place the component where it could be exposed to dirt or excessive moisture.

The ventilation grids on the top and bottom of the S-1200/ 1200U must be unobstructed at all

times. Do not place flammable material on top of or beneath the component.

When making connections to this or any other component, make sure all components are off. Turn

off all system power before connecting the S-1200/ 1200U to any other component. Make sure
all cable terminations are of the highest quality, free from frayed ends, short circuits or cold solder
joints.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Krell Industries, LLC

45 Connair Road

Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA

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Table of Contents

Introduction (9)

Specications (10)

Getting Started (13)

UNPACKING AND PLACEMENT (13)

1. Accessories included

AC Power guidelines (13)

Back Panel Description (Diagram) (14)

Front Panel and Remote Control Function (Diagram) (15)

Initial Setup (16)

OSD (On Screen Display) (16)

1. Connection and Operation of the OSD (16)

2. AC Power cord connection (16)

3. Video output Connection (16)

5. Power Button (16)

6. Menu Button (16)

Main Menu, Navigation and Setup (17)

CONFIGURE VIDEO OUTPUT (S-1200U only) (17)

1. Overview (17)

2. OSD Default Output (17)

3. Analog Video Scaler (17)

A. Setting maximum Video output resolution (17)

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LISTENING ROOM SETUP (18)

1. Overview (18)

2. Configure Speakers (18)

A. Quantity (18)

B. Full Range (18)

C. LIM (?) Hz (18)

D. Front (19)

E. Center (19)

F. Surround (19)

G. Back (19)

H. 7.1 Surround (19)

I. Subwoofer (20)

3. Speaker Distance (21)

A. Left ,Right (21)

B. Center (21)

C. L Surr, R Surr (21)

D. L Back, R Back (21)

E. Sub (21)

4. Calibrate Room Setup (22)

A. Auto Noise Sequence (22)

B. Manual Noise Sequence (22)

C. Program Material (22)

CONFIGURE DEVICES (23)

1. Overview (23)

A. Defining inputs and outputs for audio and video sources (23)

B. Video input and output connections (23)

1. Digital Video Options (23)

2. Analog Video Options (23)

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a. HDMI

a. Component Video

b. S-Video

c. Composite Video

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C. Audio Input and Output connections (24)

1. Digital Audio Options (24)

a. HDMI

b. Optical S/PDIF

c. Coaxial S/PDIF

2. Analog Audio Options (24)

a. Balanced

b. Single-Ended

c. Multi-Channel

2. Changing default input presets. (25)

3. Configure Video (25)

A. Assigning Video Inputs (25)

1. Setting the Main Video Input (25)

4. Configure Audio (26)

A. Assigning Audio Inputs (26)

1. Analog (26)

2. Digital (26)

3. Lip Sync (26)

4. EQ Memory (26)

B. Setting the Analog audio Input (26)

1. Analog (27)

2. Digital (27)

C. Choosing an Analog Decode Preference (27)

D. Auto Migration (28)

E. Choosing a Digital Decode Preference (28)

F. Assign Lip Sync Delay (30)

G. Assign EQ Memory (30)

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5. Configure Trigger (31)

A. Overview (31)

B. Configure Trigger (31)

C. Delay (31)

CONFIGURE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT (32)

1. Overview (32)

2. Device Trim (32)

3. Analog Input Trim (32)

A. Anti-Clip

B. Input Gain

4. Music Mode Sub Trim (32)

5. DTS Control Trim (33)

6. PLII Control Trim (33)

7. Maximum Volume Limit (33)

OPERATION (34)

1. Overview (34)

2. OSD Operation (34)

A. OSD On Time (34)

B. Line Number (34)

C. Menu Back ground (34)

D. LCD Contrast (34)

3. Audio Operation (34)

A. Mute Mode (34 )

B. Dolby Hold Mode (35)

C. DTS Mode Hold (35)

1. Transparent

2. Solid

D. EX Auto Switching (35)

E. Dynamic Range (35)

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4. 7.1 Input Setup (35)

5. Program Remote (35)

6. System Information (36)

7. Room EQ Setup (36)

A. Overview (36)

B. Memory (36)

C. Channel (36)

D. Filter Parameters (36)

1. Type (36)

a. HPF (36)

b. LPF (37)

c. Notch (37)

d. Lshlf (37)

e. Hshlf (38)

f. Pking (38-39)

2. Frequency (39)

3. Shape (39)

4. Level (39)

E. Apply (39)

Basic Operation of the S-1200/ 1200U (40)

1. Power On/ Off and Stand-By (40)

2. Volume Control (40)

3. Quick level adjustment buttons (40)

A. Center

B. Surr

C. Back

D. Sub

E. Bal

F. EQ assignment

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4. Tape/ VCR inputs and outputs (41)

5. Button Mode Presets (41)

6. Save and Recall (41)

7. Factory Reset (41)

Firmware Updates (42)

Questions and Answers (43)

RS-232 and RC-5 Control (44)

Warranty (46)

Service (47)

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Introduction to the KRELL S-1200/ 1200U

Thank you for your purchase of the S-1200/ 1200U Surround Sound Preamplifier/ Processor. Coupling legendary

Krell preamplifier technology, state of the art digital processing, and the latest in HDMI 1.3 surround formats, the
S-1200 is an ideal centerpiece for any high performance music and home theater system. Based on award-winning
preamplifier technology, all eight S-1200U analog output stages are built to the same exacting standard and feature
balanced and single-ended cable connections. Only Krell designed preamplifier circuitry is employed within every
channel utilizing discrete current based Class A, direct coupled circuitry for the greatest signal purity and highest
bandwidth. Performance robbing op amps or integrated circuits are not used anywhere in the audio path. Preamp
mode bypasses all digital circuitry and routes analog stereo inputs directly to a balanced resistor ladder volume
control for ultimate music reproduction.

The heart of Krell surround sound preamp/processors is sound quality that is paired to the latest in surround
processing technology. The S-1200 includes the finest Krell audio and video engineering plus the latest in
connectivity technology, HDMI 1.3, to insure the ultimate home theater experience. The audio signal path is a direct
descendant of the Evolution 707 Reference Surround preamp/processor. The S-1200 also uses the same DSP engine
and 1080p video stage from the Evolution 707.

At the hub of the S-1200 digital signal processing is a pair of dual core 32 bit Crystal CS497004 DSP’s performing

1.8 giga operations per second. Digital signals are then routed to 24 bit ESS Sabre DACS.

Video content is treated to the same high performance engineering as the audio signals. All-discrete video circuitry
takes full advantage of the new Deep Color HDMI 1.3 specifications. Maximum color depth has been increased from
24 bits to 48 bits and bandwidth from 165MHz to 340 MHz. Full video transcoding converts composite, S-Video,
or component inputs to HDMI signals. Furthermore, the S-1200U model includes upconversion to a maximum of
1080p resolution. The S-1200 is a true “one connection solution” with on-screen display, configuration menus, and
status messages available from all active video outputs including HDMI.

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Specications

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)

INPUTS

“A” Weighted 96 dB

Unweighted 20 Hz-20 kHz, +0, - 0.5 dB

ANALOG AUDIO (1) Pair Balanced via XLR connectors

(5) Pairs Single-ended via RCA connectors

(1) Discrete 7.1 via RCA connectors

(1) Tape in via RCA connectors

(1) VCR audio in via RCA connectors

DIGITAL AUDIO (4) HDMI via HDMI connectors

(4) EIAJ optical via Toslink connectors

(4) Coaxial via RCA connectors

DIGITAL VIDEO (4) HDMI via HDMI connectors

ANALOG VIDEO (3) Component Video via RCA connectors

(4) S-video via DIN connectors

(3) Composite Video via RCA connectors

OUTPUTS

ANALOG AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO (1) EIAJ optical via TosLink connector

DIGITAL VIDEO (1) HDMI via HDMI connector

ANALOG VIDEO (1) Component Video via RCA connectors

(8) Balanced via XLR Connectors
R, L, C, SR, SL, SBR, SBL, SW

(8) Single-ended via RCA Connectors

R, L, C, SR, SL, SBR, SBL, SW

(1) Tape out via RCA connectors

(1) VCR audio out via RCA connectors

(1) Coaxial via RCA connector

(1) S-video via DIN connectors

(1) Composite Video via RCA connector

CONTROL

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(1) IR Receiver for Remote Control

(1) RS-232 via DB9 Female Connector Straight Wired

(1) RC-5 via 1/8” stereo “trs” Receptacle

Specications Cont...

(1) 12vdc Remote Trigger Input via 1/8” Monor
receptacle

(4) 12vdc Remote Trigger Outputs via 1/8 Mono
receptacles

(2) Proprietary KRELL CAN ports via RJ-45 Connectors

DIGITAL DECODING MODES

SURROUND ENHANCEMENT MODES

Dolby True HD

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby Digital 5.1

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

DTS Master Audio

DTS High Resolution Audio

DTS 5.1

DTS ES Discrete 6.1

DTS ES Matrix 6.1

DTS Neo:6

PCM 5.1

PCM 7.1

PREAMP (Direct Analog Only)

PREAMP 5.1 (Direct Analog Only)

General Admission

Front Row

On Stage

Enhanced Stereo

Orchestra

Mezzanine

Full Range + Sub

Monophonic

Party

RS-232 DB9 Pin Out

RC-5 pin out

XLR Pin Out

1. Data Carrier Detect

2. Received Data

3. Transmitted Data

4. Data Terminal Ready

5. Signal Ground

6. Data Set Ready

7. Request To Send

8. Clear To Send

9. Ring Indicator

Tip = RC-5 data, Ring = +5 V, Sleeve = GND

Pin 1 (ground) Pin 2 (non-inverting “Hot”) Pin 3
(Inverting)

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Specications Cont...

Maximum Input

Maximum Output

Audio Input Impedance

Audio Output Impedance

Power Consumption

DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT

Balanced 8.2 Vrms

Single Ended 4.1 Vrms

Balanced 14.6 Vrms

Single Ended 7.3 Vrms

Balanced 51K Ω

Single Ended 47K Ω

Balanced 160 Ω

Single Ended 160 Ω

Stand-by TBA

Operation TBA

Inches (L) 17.15 x (W) 17.25 x (H) 5.65

Centimeters (L) 43.56 x (W) 43.82 x (H) 14.35

18lbs Unit only

8.16kg Unit only

24lbs Shipping Weight

10.89kg Shipping weight

All operational features, functions and specifications are subject to change without notification.

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Getting Started

UNPACKING AND PLACEMENT

The S-1200/ 1200U is a precision instrument and should be handled with the utmost care when deciding
where it is to be placed and while it is being unpacked and finally installed. Makes sure the installation location
is dry and level, and able to provide adequate ventilation. The S-1200/ 1200U runs warm to the touch and
requires the bottom and top of the unit be free from obstruction with good circulation of air. Allow a minimum
of 3 inches above the unit for proper ventilation. Additional ventilation may be required when the unit
occupies the same space with other electronics that generate heat like power amplifiers. Please consult an
authorized KRELL dealer or KRELL industries to insure proper installation guidelines.

1. Accessories included

A. 1 AC Power cord

B. 1 Handheld Remote control

C. 1 Trigger cable

D. 1 CD w/ Owner’s reference

E. 1 Quick start guide

F. 1 Warranty registration card

G. 2 AAA Batteries

H. 1 T-10 torx wrench

AC Power Guidelines

The S-1200/ 1200U is designed to work all over the world. The operating voltage is determined at the factory
and is specifically set to operate in the country of final destination. The S-1200/ 1200U requires good clean
power and doesn’t require additional filtration. Make sure the AC line voltage is within plus or minus 10% of
the specified AC line voltage setting for proper operation.

NOTE: The S-1200/ 1200U may not operate correctly when AC regeneration or voltage conversion devices are
utilized.

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Getting Started

Back Panel Description

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1 Component video inputs 11 12v Trigger outputs 21 EIAJ optical digital inputs

2 Component video/ OSD output 12 HDMI 1.3 Inputs 22 VCR audio output

3 S-video inputs 13 Main Power Switch 23 VCR audio input

4 Composite video inputs 14 Single-ended audio outputs 24 Tape output

5 S-video output 15 AC power cord receptacle 25 Tape input

6 Composite video output 16 RC-5 control port 26 Single-ended analog inputs

7 Composite OSD output 17 RS-232 control port 27 Balanced analog inputs

8 S-video OSD output 18 Coaxial digital output 28 Balanced audio outputs

9 HDMI output 19 Coaxial digital inputs 29 Multichannel analog input

Getting Started

Front Panel and Remote Control Function

1 Device input select 10 Save system setup

2 Balance adjust 11 IR receive window

3 Volume Up/ Down adjustment 12 Power Standby button

4 Display window 13 Navigate right adjustment

5 Surround mode select 14 Enter button

6 Quick center channel adjust 15 Activate OSD Menu button

7 Quick Surround channel adjust 16 Navigate left adjustment

8 Quick Sub channel adjust 17 Previous screen adjustment

9 Setup memory recall 18 Mute audio select

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