Krell Touch Screen Remote Owners manual

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Universal Krell

THE LE

ADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING

Touch Screen

Remote

QUICK START GUIDE

Getting Started

Unpacking

THERE ARE NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ANY KRELL PRODUCT.

Thank you for your purchase of the Universal Krell Touch Screen Remote. This state-of-the-art electronic remote controls all current Krell components, a selection of vintage Krell products, and many other popular A/V components. Six Krell components are preprogrammed into the remote. The configuration of additional devices is easy: simply enter the 4-digit device code.

Please read the information on placement and operation carefully. A thorough understanding of these details will help ensure satisfactory operation and long life for your universal Krell remote and related system components.

This Quick Start Guide contains descriptions of the standard functions and settings on the remote. The owner’s reference for the Universal Krell Touch Screen Remote, including a detailed description of advanced functions and the product warranty, is available on the web at:

www.krellonline.com

Please contact your authorized dealer, distributor, or Krell if you have any questions not addressed in this Quick Start Guide or the owner’s reference.

Follow these steps to safely unpack the remote.

1. Open the shipping box. You see these items: 1 Universal Krell Touch Screen Remote

4 AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries 1 connector 1 power adapter 1 Quick Start Guide

(Only one person needed.)

Notes

Placement

IMPORTANT Modifications not authorized by

the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.

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

2. Place the remote in a safe place and remove the protective plastic wrapping.

1. 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 universal Krell remote in the

2. future, repack the unit in its original packaging to prevent transit damage.

Return Authorization Procedure, in the owner’s reference on the Krell

See website, for more information.

The Universal Krell carefully, do not drop it, and set it down gently on a secure surface.

The remote has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

interference, see

ouch Screen Remote is a sensitive instrument. Hold it

These limits are designed

Troubleshooting, on page 8.

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VOL

MUTEMENU HOME

00:25

HOME

VCR

SAT

CD/SACD

DVD

PRE AMP

PRE PRO

AUX

CUST.PGE

INT AMP

SMART

Remote Overview

Press to detach

Remove the rubber

protector

Figure 1 Krell Universal T Screen Remote, Front Panel

ouch

Standard Functions

• Preprogrammed learning 10-in-1 remote (replaces

•

SAT, CTV ,DVD, LD, CD, AV1, AV2

and AV3 ) Learns up to 240 commands

•

• A maximum of 70 keys per device

4 5

mode EL backlit touch screen panel with

• intelligent light sensor power save

• 5 hard keys for direct access (power on/of

VOL-)

• 3 touch screen hot keys (

HOME, and MUTE)

• Set up by code name, device brand name search, and library code search

• 10 SMART programs, each with a maximum of 32 steps*

• Device name and function keys that edit, move, delete, and restore*

• Custom page for personal setup and frequently used commands*

• Remote-to-remote copy*

TV, VCR,

, CH+, CH, VOL+, and

MENU,

Standard Functions, continued

• Volume punch through control for

TV and AMP*

• Interactive help screen

• Security password lock Real time clock

•

• Battery level indicator

• Auto power off AC/DC power charger

•

• Re-chargeable batteries

Optional Functions

• Docking charger for quick battery charging *

• Computer link (PC link) for special key layout and function via USB connection to a PC computer *

• PC software upload and download *

*For information on all items marked with

an asterisk, please download the owner’s reference for the universal remote, on the Krell website.

1 Infra-red lens 2 LED indicator

Battery level meter

Current time

4 5 Current mode 6 Touch screen panel

Hot keys

7 8 Hard keys

Connection socket

10 Battery compartment

(on the back)

Battery Changing and Charging

Charge the batteries 10 hours before using the remote control for the first time. Recharge the batteries when the battery level meter (3) is empty, indicating weak batteries.

BATTERY

LEVEL

METER

To install the batteries, open the battery cover and follow the polarity symbols on the battery compartment. Place the provided 4 AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries inside, then replace the cover.

To recharge the batteries, plug the power adapter into the AC wall outlet, insert the DC jack into the connector,

FULL

then connect to the socket (9) It takes approximately 17 hours to fully charge the batteries.

EMPTY

Notes

1. The battery level meter does not show when the remote control is in the menu mode.

2. The remote control is designed for optimum operation using the original batteries shipped with the unit.

3. Do not connect the power adapter and connector when using non-original batteries.

4. To avoid data loss, remote setup is prohibited when the batteries are weak.

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Krell®is a registered trademark of Krell Industries, Inc., and is restricted for use by Krell Industries, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are registered to their respective companies.

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Getting Started

This section explains basic remote navigation, the difference between hot keys (7) and hard keys (8), and introduces the backlit screens and IR code library.

IMPORTANT

ou must calibrate the touch

Y screen panel (6) before configuring the remote.

Panel Calibration

Calibrate the remote touch screen panel initially to teach the keys to respond to your touch. The keys shift their optimum pressure point slightly during calibration to adjust to the pressure of your finger tips. This allows you to press and send a key command on even the smallest keys with ease.

In addition, perform this calibration after you have received an incorrect response from the touch screen panel.

1. Press

2. Press REMOTE SETTING

3. Press CALIBRATION

4. Follow the on screen instructions.

5. Press

Reset Button

If your remote control has stopped for any reason, you can reset it by pressing the reset button inside the battery compartment.

BACK to return to the home

page

Home

After inserting the batteries, press the touch screen. The remote control prompts at the home page, showing all devices, as well as keys for setting up custom pages and SMART keys. Press the key at any time to return to the home page.

HOME hot

Sleep Mode

If the remote is inactive for approximately 10 seconds, the screen reverts to the power save (sleep) mode and shuts down the display. Press the screen panel to reactivate the unit.

Note

When in the sleep mode, the hard key section of the remote is still available for commands.

Access a Device Mode

Press any device key on the HOME screen to access the corresponding device mode. The device main page appears, showing the remote control keys for the device.

Page

Press the PAGE key at the bottom of the device mode screen to change command pages for the device.

Send a Command

Point the remote infrared lens (1) at the IR sensor on the device to which you want to send a command. Press a key to send out the corresponding infrared command.

Empty Key

There is no label or symbol on an empty key, and the key is available for learning.

Press the MENU hot key to access the main menu page, and configure the remote settings.

mation

, see Remote Setting, on

page 7.

For more infor-

Interactive Help Screen

Press the question mark, located at the top right of every menu screen, and follow the directions on the display.

Hot Keys

There are 3 hot keys on the bottom of the LCD display:

HOME Jump to the main page for

the device mode selection, for example

MENU Jump to the main page of

the setup menu to access and configure settings Volume mute function

MUTE

TV, VCR, DVD, etc.

Hard Keys

Five hard keys transmit the IR commands for the selected device.

Power on or off

CH+ Program or channel up CH– Program or channel down VOL+ Volume up VOL- Volume down

Key Tone

Press any key, and a short beep sound occurs.

function page 7.

To disable this

, see Remote Setting, on

Backlit Screen

The LCD touch screen and hard keys are illuminated by an EL panel. The panel stays active for approximately 5 seconds (the factory default) after a key is pressed.

auto turn off time or to disable this function page 7.

, see Remote Setting, on

o change the

IR Code Library

The IR Code Library contains a list of devices which have codes programmed into the Universal Krell

ouch Screen Remote.

For information on how to access and select a programmed code, see Main Menu Setup Functions, on page 5.

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Figure 2 Krell Components

VOL

MUTEMENU HOME

00:25

HOME

VCR

SAT

CD/SACD

DVD

PRE AMP

PRE PRO

AUX

CUST.PGE

INT AMP

SMART

Preprogrammed into the Remote

KAV–280cd (default)

KAV–250cd/

KAV–300cd

KPS–20i KPS–20iL KPS 25sc

SACD Standard

KAV–400xi (default)

KAV–300i

KAV–300iL

KAV–300r KAV–500i

KPS 28c

KPS 30i

DVD Standard (default)

Showcase Processor

Showcase DVD

KCT(default)

KAV–280p

KRC–2 KRC–3

KRC–HR

HTS 7.1(default)

MRS (default)

Krell Code List

Krell CD/SACD Players CD/SACD Model Code

KAV–280cd (default) 1426

KAV–250cd/2 1426 KAV–300cd 1436 KPS–20i 1466 KPS–20iL 1476 KPS 25sc 1446 KPS–28c 1436 KPS–30i 1486 SACD Standard 0004

Krell DVD Players DVD Model Code

DVD Standard (default) 0408

Showcase DVD 0418

Krell Integrated Amplifiers INT AMP Model Code

KAV–400xi (default) 0007

KAV–300i 0007 KAV–300iL 0007 KAV–300r 0017 KAV–500i 0007

Krell Preamplifiers PRE AMP Model Code

KCT (default) 0005

KAV–280p 0015 KRC–2 0025 KRC–3 0035 KRC–HR 0025

Krell Preamp/Processors PRE PRO Model Code

HTS 7.1 (default) 0009

Showcase Processor 0019

Krell Subwoofer Model Code

Master Reference Subwoofer (default) 0004

For the complete list of codes preprogrammed into the remote, go to the universal Krell remote on the website at www.krellonline.com and download the manual

IR Code Number List

for Devices.

AUX

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Main Menu Setup Functions

There are 7 function categories on the main menu of the remote:

SETUP EDIT* PREFERENCE* REMOTE SETTING SMART* CLONE* PC LINK*

*For information on all items marked with

an asterisk, please download the owner’s reference for the universal Krell remote, on the Krell website.

This section describes the

SETUP

functions on the menu used to set up device codes on the Universal Krell Touch Screen Remote.

For a description of the

TING functions for the remote, see

REMOTE SET-

page 7.

Press the MENU hot key and then press

SETUP on the main menu

page. Select:

NAME, ENTER CODE or AUTO SEARCH.

LEARNING, BRAND

Use the device code list and the steps under the menu quickly and easily

ENTER CODE to set up

For a written description of the steps involved, see

Enter Code, on page 6.

Learning (Copying)

Copy a key command from an original remote control to the Universal Krell Touch Screen Remote.

1. Press the setup menu screen.

2. Select the device to which you want to copy a command. For example, select

3. Press the key on the universal Krell remote, which accepts the copy command.

4. Aim the original remote at the front of the universal Krell remote, from a distance of 5–8 in. or 12.7–20.3 cm.

5. Press and hold the key on the original remote until the universal Krell remote responds with a suc cessful message. This normally takes a short while.

6. Edit the key name on the universal Krell remote, or press confirm that you want the key to retain the copied command.

7. Press another key to continue copying more commands.

8. Press the return to the main menu page, or press the return to the

DUAL SIGNAL LEARNING

If a learned command works for

A/V equipment only occasional-

your ly, the original remote control may

LEARNING key on the

TV.

OK to

MENU short cut key to

HOME short cut key to

HOME page.

contain dual signals. Follow steps 1 through 6 under

Learning above,

then add the following steps:

7. Aim the original remote at the front of the universal Krell remote a second time. Press and hold the same key on the original remote until the universal Krell remote displays a successful message.

8. Edit the key name on the universal Krell remote, or press confirm that you want the key to retain the copied command.

Notes

1. The optimum receiving distance is 5–8 in. or 12.7–20.3 cm for remote learning. If a problem report is displayed during the learning process, adjust the distance between the 2 remotes and try again.

2. Check the remaining memory for learning additional commands,

Status, on page 7.

see

Brand Name

Setup the pre-programmed code by selecting a brand name.

1. Before starting the setup procedure, turn on the device for the code you want to install in the remote. For example, turn on the Krell DVD Standard.

2. Press

3. Select the device that is on. For

4. A brand name list in alphabetical

5. Press the up or down arrows to

6. Press the brand name of your

7. Press TEST, then press the test

8. Press the

BRAND NAME from the

setup menu.

example, select

DVD.

order is displayed.

browse the brand name list, or press a character to access a brand name. For example, press

K for KRELL.

choice, and it will be highlighted. For example, press

keys on the touch screen, or press any hard key to test the selected code.

CH+ hard key and then

the

BACK key on the touch screen

to access the brand name search menu again.

OK to

KRELL.

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Main Menu Setup Functions,

continued

Brand Name, continued

9.Search for the next code, and the power on/of

f command will be

sent at the same time.

10.Press

CH- to skip to the previous

code.

11.Press the

BACK key to cancel

and return to the brand name search menu page to select another brand name.

12.Follow steps 1-9 above for the second brand name.

13.Press

OK to confirm and exit the

setup menu.

Enter Code

Setup a preprogrammed code by entering the 4-digit code number for the device. The Universal Krell Touch Screen Remote is preloaded with a list of device codes for Krell components and other popular AV equipment. Device codes for Krell products are listed in this document.

plete list of codes preprogrammed into the remote, go to the universal Krell remote on the website at www.krellonline.com and download the manual

Code Number List for Devices.

1. Press ENTER CODE on the setup menu.

2. Select the device. For example, select DVD. Press the numeric keys to enter

3. the 4-digit code number of your device. Press OK to confirm the input.

4. Press DELETE to delete the last

entered digit. Press

BACK to cancel and return

to the previous menu page

5. Press

TEST KEY on the touch

screen or press any of the hard keys to test the new key function.

6. Press

OK to confirm and exit the

setup menu.

For the com-

Auto Search

Set up a pre-programmed code by searching the library of codes.

1. Turn on the device you want to install before starting the setup procedure. For example, turn on the Krell Showcase Processor. Press

3. Select a device. For example:

5. Press

6. Press

7. Press

8. Press

Notes

1. When a code is assigned to a

2. Some codes do not have the

3. During auto search, you can

AUTO SEARCH on the

setup menu.

Press

CH+ slowly

, patiently, and repeatedly, until your device is switched off. Then press lock the code, or press

OK to

TEST KEY

to test the device during setup.

CH- once to skip backward

one code immediately, if you have missed the last code.

BACK to cancel and return

to the previous menu page, or press

OK to confirm and exit the

setup menu.

TEST KEY on the touch

screen or press any of the hard keys to test the new key function.

OK to confirm and exit the

setup menu.

device, the copied commands and the key names of that device will be lost, and restored to the pre-programmed commands.

power command and may not be detected using the auto search function. Use the

TEST KEY to

test these other keys.

access any of the hard keys to test the command.

TV.

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Remote Setting Menu Functions

There are 12 function categories on the remote settings menu:

CLOCK BEEP SOUND LCD PASSWORD RESET DEFAULT KEY RENAME* DEVICE RENAME* MOVE KEY* MOVE DEVICE* DELETED KEY*

TO DEFAULT

ALL STATUS

*For information on all items marked with

an asterisk, please download the owner’s reference for the universal Krell remote, on the Krell website.

This section describes many of the functions in the menu used to configure the

REMOTE SETTINGS of the

Universal Krell Touch Screen Remote. These functions are optional and may be set up at your convenience to optimize the performance of the remote.

For a description of the main menu

SETUP functions for the remote, see

page 5.

including

SMART, CLONE, and PC LINK are

described in the owner’s reference published on the Krell website.

Press

SETTING

following items:

Clock

1. Press CLOCK.

CURRENT TIME

3. Enter four digits. The first two

4. Press

Other main menu items

EDIT, PREFERENCE,

MENU, then press REMOTE

and choose any one of the

Under

CURRENT

TIME,

press SET

to adjust the clock.

digits represent the hour and the second two digits represent minutes. The 24-hour format is used.

OK to confirm and exit the

clock setting menu.

CLOCK, continued

DAY OF WEEK

Under

DAY OF WEEK, press SET

to adjust the date.

6. Press the up or down arrows to select the day of the week.

7. Press

OK to confirm and exit the

clock setting menu.

Beep Sound

1. Press BEEP SOUND. Press

ENABLE to turn on the

beep sound.

3. Press

DISABLE to turn off the

beep sound.

LCD

1. Press LCD.

LIGHT AUTO OFF

2. Under LIGHT AUTO OFF, select the auto turn off of the back light for 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or 15 seconds.

BACKLIT CONTROL

3. Under BACKLIT CONTROL, select an option for controlling the LCD:

BY SENSOR, ALWAYS ON, or ALWAYS OFF.

Password

Activate the password function to protect your personal settings.

1. Enter the password, using a maximum of 5 characters.

2. Re-enter the password for confirmation.

3. Press DELETE to delete last character in the password.

o disable the password, use a

4. blank input (no character input) in the password field.

The universal password is AAAAA.

Reset Default

Reset the user setting to the factory default.

ANT

IMPOR Please make sure it is necessary to perform this function. The uni versal Krell remote resets to the pre-loaded factory settings and the learned signals and custom settings are erased when this function is activated.

CLEAR LEARNING. To clear the learned command and restore keys to the factory default commands.

One Key. To clear the learned com-

mand of a single key.

1. Select a device.

2. Select the key you want to return to factory default.

3. Press

YES to confirm or press NO

to abort.

One Device. Clear the learned com-

mands from all the keys for a device.

1. Select a device.

2. Press

YES to confirm or press NO

to abort.

All Devices. Clear all the learned

commands of all the devices.

1. Select all devices.

2. Press

YES to confirm or press NO

to abort.

ALL TO DEFAULT. To restore all user

settings to the factory default:

1. Press

YES to confirm or press NO

to abort.

Note

All user settings are lost except clock and password settings when this function is activated.

Status

Access the software version, the code number of each device config ured, active remote settings, available memory (for learning), and other information about the remote.

1. Press the up and down arrows to scroll through the available information.

2. Press

BACK to return to the

remote settings menu.

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Troubleshooting

Q. How do I identify and prevent interference from my remote? A. Turn the equipment off and on to determine whether or not the operation of the remote is interfering with area radio or television reception. Then try:

Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.

— —Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver —Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than

the circuit to which the receiver is currently connected

If the remote is still causing interference, consult an experienced radio /

technician, your authorized Krell dealer or distributor, or Krell.

Q. Why is my remote not working?

Try one or more of the following measures:

—Inserting the provided rechargeable batteries into the remote with the

correct polarity and charge up the remote

—Pressing the When I install a code from the provided code list for my device, why isn’t

RESET key inside the battery compartment

the remote working or only partly working with my device?

A. The selected code does not match your device. Try another code from the

code list. Or, use

AUTO SEARCH to locate another possible code. You can

also use the learning function to teach the universal Krell remote the codes from your original remote.

Q. I copied my original remote to the universal Krell remote. Why do some of

the commands only function occasionally?

A. Your original remote may carry dual signal commands. Program the

remote for dual signal commands.

Q. Why is the LCD backlit screen not illuminated? A. Select either

BY SENSOR or ALWAYS ON in the remote setting menu.

Q. How can I prevent someone from editing/changing the setting of my

remote?

A. Activate the password function to lock the remote. Q. How do I access areas that require my password, if I have forgotten my

password?

A. Use the factory preloaded universal password:

AAAAA

Q. How do I restore my Krell Universal Remote to the factory default? A. For information on this topic, see

Reset Default, on page 7.

Q. What is SMART? A, This is an advanced function of the universal Krell remote which enables

you to program a series of commands with time delay. After setup, press the programmed SMART button to activate the chain of IR signals automatically.

For details, see the universal Krell remote owner’s manual on

the Krell website.

What is Clone?

Q. A. This is an advanced function of the universal Krell remote which allows

data transfer between 2 universal Krell remotes.

For details, see the uni-

versal Krell remote owner’s manual on the Krell website.

Q. What is PC Link? A. This advanced function of the universal Krell remote uploads and down-

loads remote setting data to and from a personal computer. You need the optional docking station for the universal Krell remote and computer soft ware needs to be installed in your PC.

For details, see the universal Krell

remote owner’s manual on the Krell website.

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Your universal Krell remote product serial number is:

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

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