Krell SACD Standard Owners 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.
45 Connair Road
Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA
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WEB SITE http://www.krellonline.com

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-

THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ANYKRELL PRODUCT.
Please contact your authorized dealer, distributor, or Krell if you have any questions

not addressed in this reference manual.

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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

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Table

Illustrations

Page

TABLE 1 Analog and Digital Connections 14

for the SACD Standard

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

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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.

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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.

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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

.

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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.

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