Krell Industries HTS 2 User manual

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HomeTheater

Standard

Surround

Preamp/Processor

Instructions for Use

Owner’s Reference

HomeTheater Standard

SurroundPreamp/Processor

Instructionsfor Use

v 01.2

KrellIndustries,Inc.

45 ConnairRoad

Orange, CT 06477-3650USA

TEL203-799-9954

FAX203-891-2028

E-MAIL[email protected]

WEBSITEhttp://www.krellonline.com

Thisproductcomplieswith the EMCdirective (89/336/EEC)andthe low-voltagedirective (73/23/EEC).

WARNINGS

TheHomeTheaterStandardmustbeplacedona firm level surfacewhereit is notexposedto drippingor

splashing.

Theventilation grids onthe top andbottomof the HomeTheaterStandardmustbeunobstructedat all

timesduringoperation.Donot placeflammablematerialaboveor beneaththe component.

Donot removeor bypassthe groundpin onthe endof the ACpowercord. Thiscouldcauseradio frequen-

cyinterference(RFI)to beintroducedinto yourplaybacksystem.

Beforemakingconnectionsto TheHomeTheaterStandard,makesure the backpanelpowerswitch is off.

Makesureall cableterminationsareof thehighestqualityandfree fromfrayedends,shortcircuits, or cold

solderjoints.

THEREARENOUSERSERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE ANYKRELLPRODUCT.

PleasecontactyourauthorizedKrell dealer,distributor, or Krell if youhaveanyquestionsnotaddressedin

this Owner’sReference.

Thisproductis manufacturedin theUnitedStatesof America.Krell®is aregisteredtrademarkof Krell Industries,Inc., andis restrictedfor usebyKrell

Industries,Inc., its subsidiaries,andauthorizedagents.Krell CurrentMode

is a trademarkof Krell Industries,Inc. "DTS"and"DTSDigital Surround"are

registeredtrademarksof Digital TheaterSystems,Inc. TosLinkis atrademarkof ToshibaCorporation.PHASTLinkis atrademarkof PhastCorporation.

ManufacturedunderlicensefromDolbyLaboratories."Dolby,""ProLogic,"andthe double-Dsymbolaretrademarksof DolbyLaboratories.Confidential

tive companies.

Contents

INTRODUCTION

DEFINITIONOF TERMS

UNPACKING

PLACEMENT

ACPowerGuidelines

GETTINGSTARTED

ReadThisFirst

AnIntroduction to SystemSetup

FRONTPANELDESCRIPTION

BACKPANELDESCRIPTION

REMOTECONTROLDESCRIPTION

BatteryInstallation andRemoval

CONNECTINGTHE HOMETHEATERSTANDARD

TO YOURSYSTEM

First: ConnectAnalogandDigital Sources

Next: ConnectVideoSources

Last:ConnectAmplifier(s)

SYSTEMSETUPANDCONFIGURATIONOVERVIEW

SYSTEMSETUPANDCONFIGURATION

Navigatingthe Menu

Accessingthe MainMenu

ConfigureSpeakers

Listening RoomSetup

CalibrateVolume.

ConfigureDevices

ConfigureLevel Adjustment

Operation

SAVINGSETUP, RECALLINGSETUP, ANDRESTORINGFACTORY

DEFAULTSYSTEMCONFIGURATIONSETTINGS

OPERATINGTHE HOMETHEATERSTANDARD

On/Off/Stand-by

TapeInput andOutput

MainZoneandZone2 Operation

OtherOperationFeatures

WARRANTY

RETURNAUTHORIZATIONPROCEDURE

SPECIFICATIONS

Page

59-60

Krell HomeTheaterStandard iii

Illustrations

FIGURE1 TheHomeTheaterStandardFront Panel

FIGURE2 TheHomeTheater Standard BackPanel

FIGURE3 TheHomeTheater StandardRemoteControl

Page

iV Krell HomeTheaterStandard

Introduction

Thankyou for your purchaseof the .Krell HomeTheater StandardSurround

Preamp/Processor.

The HomeTheater Standard provides optimummusic and cinema soundtrack

reproductionquality throughKrell CurrentMode,discrete ClassA direct-coupled

circuitry, andbalancedoutputs on all six channels.Broadcastquality switching and

circuitry--including componentvideo, S-video, andcompositevideo--ensure

unmatchedvideo performance.Built-in DolbyDigital, DolbyPro Logic, andDTS

decodingmakethe HomeTheater Standard compatible with virtually any surround

soundsource, including digital videodisc(DVD)softwareanddigital television

broadcasts.

Dualzonecapability gives youa variety of configuration possibilities for whole-house

systems. A handheld remote control, RS-232and optional PHASTLink communications

ports, RC-5baseband,and12 VDCinput/output (12 V trigger) interface integrate the

HomeTheater Standard into any system. TheHomeTheater Standard’s flexible,

modulararchitecture allows you to upgradehardwareand software to accommodate

future surround soundformats and design enhancements.

Theowner’s reference manualcontains important information on placement,

installation, andoperation of the Krell HomeTheaterStandard.Pleasereadthis

information carefully. A thoroughunderstandingof these details helps ensure

satisfactory operation of andlong life for your HomeTheaterStandardandrelated

system components.

Definition of Terms

Followingare the definitions of key termsusedin your owner’sreferencemanual.

INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

Balanced

A symmetricalinput or output circuit that has equalimpedancefrom both input terminals

to a commongroundreference point. Theindustry standardfor professional andsound

recording installations, balancedconnectionshave6 dBmoregain than single-ended

connectionsandallow the use of long interconnect cables. Balancedconnectionsare

completely immuneto induced noise from the systemor the environment.

Krell HomeTheaterStandard

Definition of Terms,continued

Multi-channel(DB-25)

Abalancedinput or outputcircuit that allowsfor the simultaneousconnectionof all

audiooutputsplusone5 VDC(5 Volt trigger) via a single cable.DB-25inputsand

outputsare becomingpopularfor connectinganaudio/videosurroundsoundprocessor

andpoweramplifiers, simplifying the integrationof the twocomponentsinto your

system.

Single-ended

Atwo-wireinput or outputcircuit. Usecarewhenusingsingle-endedconnectionsas the

groundconnectionis madelast andbrokenfirst. Turnthe systemoff prior to makingor

breakingsingle-endedconnections.Single-endedconnectionsare not recommended

for connectionsrequiringlongcableruns.

OPERATION

Off

Whenthe powerswitchonthe backpanelis placedin the downposition andLEDsturn

off, the componentis off.

Stand-by Mode

Whenthe HTSis connectedto ACpowerandthe backpanelpowerswitch is in the up

(on) position, the redstand-byLEDilluminates. Thisindicatesthat the componentis

stand-bymode,a lowpowerconsumptionstatus that keepsthe audioandregulator

circuits at idle. Krell recommendsleavingthe componentin the stand-bymodewhenit

is not playingmusic.

Operational Mode

Whenthe componentis in the stand-bymode,andyoupressthe powerbutton onthe

front panelor the powerkeyon the remotecontrol, the bluepowerLEDilluminates. The

componentis in the operationalmodeandis readyto play music.

TECHNOLOGY

Krell Current Mode

AproprietaryKrell circuit topologyin whichthe audiogainstagesof a component

operatein the currentrather thanthe voltagedomain.Thisuniquetechnologyprovides

the componentwith exceptionalspeedanda widebandwidth.

Krell HEAT

TheKrell termHEAT,or HighEndAudioTheater,is a designapplication incorporated

into Krell componentsto enhancemulti-channelhomeentertainmentsystems.AKrell

HEATsystemis anintegratedhometheater systemconsistingof a state-of-the-art Krell

preamp/processorandmatchingamplifiers that reproducetwochannelandmulti-

channelsourceswith audiophilesoundquality, placingthe audiencein the middleof a

lifelike environment.

2 Krell HomeTheaterStandard

Unpacking

Openthe box andremovethe top.layer of foam. Yousee these items:

1 HomeTheater Standard

1 IEC connector (AC power) cord

1 HomeTheater Standard handheld remote control

1 CR2025lithium battery

1T-15Torx wrench(small "L" type)

1 T-10Torx wrench(small "L" type)

1 12 VDCoutput (12 V trigger) cables

1 packet containing the owner’s reference manual,the RS-232Port developer’s

reference,the "readthis first" insert, andthewarrantyregistration card.

Carefully removethe unit andaccessories from the box. Removethe foamendcaps

andprotective plastic wrapfromthe unit.

Note

If anyof theseitems are not includedin the shippingbox, p/easecontact your

authorizedKrell dealer, distributor, or Krell for assistance.Saveall packingmaterials. If

youmustship your HomeTheaterStandardin the future, repackthe unit in its originaJ

packagingto prevent transit damage.SeeReturn Authorization Procedure, on

page 58.

Krell HomeTheaterStandard

Placement

Beforeyouinstall the HomeTheaterStandardinto yoursystem,reviewthe following

guidelinesto choosethelocationfor thecomponent.Thiswill facilitate a clean,trouble-

freeinstallation.

TheHomeTheaterStandarddoesnot require anytypeof special rack or cabinetfor

installation. Forthe dimensionsof yourHomeTheaterStandardseeSpecifications, on

pages59-60.

TheHomeTheaterStandardrequires at least two inches(5 cm)of clearanceoneach

side andat least twoinches(5 cm)of clearanceaboveandbelowthe component

provideadequateventilation. Further,the HomeTheaterStandardrequiresat least

three inches(7 cm)of clearancebetweenother connectedcomponents.For

installationsinsidecabinetry,extraventilationmaybenecessary.

AC POWERGUIDELINES

TheHomeTheaterStandardhassuperbregulation anddoesnot require a dedicated

ACcircuit. Avoidconnectionsthroughextensioncordsor multiple ACadapters.High

quality 15ampgroundedACstrips areacceptable.Highquality ACline conditionersor

filters maybeusedif theyaregrounded.

Power Cord

TheHomeTheaterStandardshouldbeusedonly with the powercord supplied. Contact

yourauthorizedKrell dealer,distributor, or Krell beforeusinganydevicesdesignedto

alter or stabilize the ACpowerfor the HomeTheaterStandard.

4Krell HomeTheaterStandard

Getting Started

READTHIS FIRST

Performthe following steps to makethe On-ScreenDisplay(OSD)viewableonyour

videomonitor. Thevideoformatandvideosignals of the HomeTheaterStandardand

the videomonitorneedto matchbeforethe OSDis viewable.Thevideoformatof the

videosignal canbeset to either NTSCor PAL.

Thefollowing table details the different videosignalsandvideoformatssupportedby

the HomeTheaterStandard:

Video Typeof Connector Most Commonly Format

Signal LabeledAs Standard

Composite Single-EndedRCA Video, Composite NTSCor PAL

S-Video DIN S, SV,S-Video NTSCor PAL

Component 3 Single-EndedRCA Y, Cr, Cb NTSCor PAL

Toselecttheinitial videosignalandvideoformat:

1. Connectyourvideomonitorto the videooutput connectorsonthe HomeTheater

Standardthat correspondsto the input connectorsonyourvideomonitor(refer to

theabovetable).

2. Poweronthe HomeTheaterStandardby switching the backpanelpowerswitch to

on.Waitfor the HTSto initialize. Thenpressthe powerbuttononthe front panel.

Thefollowing diagramshowsthe front paneldevicebuttonsonthe HomeTheater

Standardandthe default videosignalsandvideoformatsassociatedwith eachbutton:

FRONT o o o o o o

PANEL DVD LD SAT VCR1 TV CD

DEVICE o o o o o o

BUTTON ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

SIGNAL Composite S-Video Component Composite S-Video Component

FORMAT NTSC NTSC NTSC PAL PAL PAL

Pressthe front paneldevicebuttonthat matchesboththe videoformatandvideo

signal compatiblewith yourconnectedvideomonitor(refer to the abovediagram).

Thisbecomesthe currently selectedvideosignal output.

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4. Verify that the video monitor’s video signal input correspondsto the HomeTheater

Standardvideo signal output. Pressthe menukeyon the remotecontrol to verify

that the OSDis nowviewable on the video monitor. Thesystemconfiguration main

menuappears whenthe video format and video signals betweenthe HomeTheater

Standardandyour video monitor are compatible.

If youhaveanyquestionsregardingthe selection of the video format, pleasecall your

authorizedKrell dealer, distributor, or Krell.

AN INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM SETUP

TheHomeTheater Standardprovides a variety of connection andoperation options for

outstanding musicandcinemasoundtrackreproduction. Totake full advantageof the

features the HomeTheaterStandardoffers, you’ll needto set up your systemin this

order:

1, Connectyour HomeTheater Standardto the desired analog and digital audio

sources, video sources, and amplifiers. SeeConnectingthe HomeTheater

Standard to Your System, on page 23.

2. Configure your HomeTheater Standard’s speakervolume, input devices, andtrims

using the built-in, easy-to-follow SystemSetupandConfiguration menus.Step-by-

step instructions begin on page26, SystemSetup and Configuration.

3. Reviewthe Front Panel, BackPanel, andRemoteControl descriptions for information

on input, zone, andmodeselections, speakeradjustment, input andoutput

connectionsfor analog, digital, andvideo sources, andremotecontrol operation. See

pages7-22for illustrations anddescriptions.

After you’ve connectedandconfigured your HomeTheater Standardand knowits basic

features, you’re ready to go. SeeOperatingthe HomeTheaterStandard,on page53.

6Krell HomeTheaterStandard

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