Krell Industries 202 Anatomy of the Evolution 202

SECTION FOUR

Anatomy of the Evolution 202

This section describes the Evolution 202 Preamplifier functions.

Figure 1 Evolution 202 Preamplifier and Power Supply Front Panels

1Power Button

7Stand-by/Power LED

2Infrared Emitter

4Infrared Sensor

3Front Panel Display

5Menu Button

6Enter Button

8Single-ended Input

Selection Buttons

9Balanced Input

Selection Buttons

10 CAST Input Selection Buttons

11 Tape Button and LED

12 Mute Button and LED

13 Phase Button and LED

14 Level Control Knob

Inset Preamplifier and Power Supply:

Stacked View

Contents

Main EVOLUTION EVOLUTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Contents Page ALetter from Dan DAgostino Evolution 202 Features and Technology Features Preamplifier Power Supply Revolutionary Krell CAST Technology The Voltage Signal Transmission and the Traditional Audio System CAST Basics How CAST and Krell Current Mode Interact CAST Cable Construction Evolution CAST The Best Musical Performance Definition of Terms Inputs and Outputs Operation Page Unpacking and Placement Opening the Evolution 202 Shipping Carton To Remove the Preamplifier from the Shipping Carton 1. 2. 3. 4. Page Quick Start Connecting the Evolution 202 to Your System 1. 2. 3. Operating the Evolution 202 1. 2. 3. SECTION FOUR Anatomy of the Evolution 202 Front Panel Description Chassis Power Remote Functions on the Front Panel Preamplifier Functions Display Level Control Navigate/Customize Figure 2 Evolution 202 Remote Control Remote Control Description Battery Installation and Removal 1. 2. 3. Balance Functions Compact Disc and DVD Functions Figure 3 Evolution 202 Preamplifier and Power Supply Back Panels Back Panel Description Inputs Outputs Configurations Remote Connections on the Back Panel Page Connecting the Evolution 202 to Your System Input and Output Connections XLR Pin Configuration Connection Steps Evolution 202 Operation On/Off and Stand-by Operation 4. 1. 2. Customizing the Evolution 202 Navigation Conventions Menu Functions AC Mains 2. Balance (channel) 3. Balance (input trim) 4. 5. Display 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Info 3. 4. 5. Input Level Trim 5. Input Name 4. 5. 6. Input Phase 3. 5. Input Trigger 2. IR Out Control 3. 4. 5. Link Control (CAN Link) 3. 4. Mute 1. 2. Output Trigger 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. RC-5 Control Recall 2. RS-232 Control 2. Save 2. 3. Theater Mode 5. 6. Volume Display Troubleshooting System Noise Warranty Page Return Authorization Procedure 1. 2. Specifications