Krell Industries EVOLUTION TWO MONAURAL PREAMPLIFIER manual Preamplifier Functions, Display

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Preamplifier Functions

8, 9, 10 Input Select Buttons or Keys

Use these buttons to select the corresponding rear panel input that is connect- ed to a CAST (C-1, C-2, C-3), balanced (B-1, B-2, B-3), or single-ended (S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4) analog source. The front panel display shows the selected input and volume level.

There is no dedicated tape input connector on the Evolution Two. B-3 and S-4 may be selected for tape input.

11Tape Button and LED, or Key

Use this button or key to select the corresponding rear panel input that is con- nected to an analog tape source. Either B-3 or S-4 (32, 33) may be configured as a tape input. When you configure either input, the other input is available as a normal input. The red tape LED illuminates when the tape input is selected.

The front panel display (15) shows: TAPE and the main volume level. To cus- tomize tape operation see Tape Input, on page 46.

12Mute Button and LED, or Key

Use this button or key to mute the preamplifier channel output. To unmute, press the mute button again. The red mute LED illuminates when mute is selected. To customize mute operation see Mute, on page 42.

13Record Button and LED, or Key

Use this button or key to select the desired input for the record bus. The red record LED illuminates, when record is selected. The front panel display (15) shows the selected record input and the main volume level. To return to the main input display, press the record button again. See Play and Record, on page 30.

14Phase Button and LED, or Key

Use this button or key to invert the absolute polarity of the main output 180 degrees. The red phase LED illuminates, when phase is selected.

Display

15Front Panel Display

The front panel display provides preamplifier channel status messages, includ- ing input and record bus status, tape output status, volume level, balance off- set, and menu selections.

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Contents Evolution Page Contents List of Illustrations Letter from Dan D’Agostino Letter from Dan D’Agostino About Krell Krell LegacyRevolutionary Krell Cast Technology Voltage Signal Transmission Traditional Audio SystemHow Cast and Krell Current Mode Interact Cast BasicsEvolution Cast Cast Cable ConstructionBest Musical Performance Ensuring Maximum Performance Zero Feedback Balanced Current Mode DesignCore Technologies Fully Balanced Discrete Volume Control Separate Power SupplyAdvanced Microprocessor Control Custom Software Definition of Terms ConfigurationsInputs and Outputs Operation Krell Current ModePreamplifier TechnologyLeft/Right Channel Orientation Unpacking and PlacementOpening the Evolution Two Shipping Carton To Remove the Preamplifier Channel from the Shipping CartonAC Power Guidelines PlacementRepeat Steps 1-5 for the remaining preamplifier channels Connecting the Evolution Two to Your System Quick StartOperating the Evolution Two Linked Mode Anatomy of an Evolution Two 11 12 13Evolution Two Remote Control Chassis PowerFront Panel Description Remote Functions on the Front PanelPreamplifier Functions DisplayMenu Button or Key Level ControlNavigate/Customize Enter Button or KeyRemote Control Description Battery Installation and RemovalCompact Disc Functions Amplifier FunctionsIEC Power Cord Receptacle Outputs Back Panel DescriptionInputs 35, 36 Main Bus Outputs42 RC-5 Remote Connections on the Back Panel37, 38 Record Bus Outputs 43 RS-232Phono Stage Connector Link ControlInput and Output Connections Connecting the Evolution Two to Your SystemXLR Pin Configuration Connection StepsNever connect two power supplies together Connections Using can Link To Connect Multiple Evolution Two Preamplifiers via can LinkOn/Off and Stand-by Operation Linked Mode Evolution Two OperationPlay and Record To Turn Off Your SystemOperation Using can Link Customizing the Evolution Two Navigation ConventionsBacklight Menu FunctionsAC Mains Enter the menu, thenChannel Assign BalanceUse to make a left channel respond as a right channel Clone Use to make a right channel respond as a left channelDisplay Front panel display is always on InfoFront panel display times out after 5 seconds Input Name Input Level TrimTo select input names for other inputs, repeat Steps 3 Phase of the selected input is inverted 180 degrees Input PhasePhase of the selected input is unaffected Input TriggerEvolution Two responds to 12 V input trigger commands IR Out ControlLink Control can Link Output Trigger MuteOutput of the Evolution Two is completely silenced RC-5 Control Recall Recalls the factory settingsRS-232 Control Save Software CloneBegins the software clone process Tape InputInitiates the software clone Theater Mode Volume Display +12 dB. The options are Enter the menu, thenQuestions and Answers Troubleshooting System Noise Appendix can Link and Multiple Evolution Two Preamplifiers Connection of multiple preamplifier channelsAppendix can Link and Multiple Evolution Two Preamplifiers Warranty Warranty Service@krellonline.com Return Authorization ProcedureTo contact the Krell Service Department AM to 500 PM ESTSpecifications Control outputs