Figure 1 The Evolution 222 Front Panel

Front Panel Functions

1Power

Use this to switch the preamplifier between stand-by and opera- tional modes.

2Infrared emitter

This transmits infrared commands to a pro- grammable remote con- trol, such as the Universal Krell Touch Screen Remote.

3Display

This provides channel status messages, in- cluding input selection, volume level, balance offset, and menu selec- tions.

4Infrared sensor This receives com- mands from the remote

control. Make sure this is not obstructed.

5Menu button

Use this to access the menu functions of the Evolution 222. For more information, see

Customizing the Evolution 222, in the owner’s reference.

6Enter button

Use this to configure the menu functions of the Evolution 222. See menu (5).

7Stand-by/Power LED This preamplifier and power supply LED illu- minates red (stand-by) when the Evolution 222 is plugged into a stan- dard AC wall receptacle. The LED illuminates blue (operational mode) when the power button (1) is

pressed while the Evolution 222 is in stand-by mode.

8, 9, and 10 Input selectors

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

11 Tape input selector

Use this to select the tape input that is con- nected to an analog tape source. The red LED illuminates when the tape input is select- ed. The display (3) shows: TAPE and the main volume level.

12 Mute button

Use this to mute the preamplifier output. To unmute, press the mute button again. The red LED illuminates when mute is selected.

13 Phase button Use this to invert the absolute polarity of the main output. The red LED illuminates when phase is selected.

14 Level control knob Use this knob to increase or decrease system volume level or, with the remote control’s balance keys, to adjust the balance. The level control knob or keys also select menu options that customize the Evolution 222.

Figure 2

The Evolution

222Remote Control

Remote Control Functions

Keys labeled 1 to 14 have the same function (and callout number) as the front panel controls.

Keys labeled A through J

are unique to the re- mote control, and are described below:

AAmp Pwr key

Use this to activate Krell amplifiers connected to your system.

BAmp Sel key

Use this to select the meter range of the power meter scale on the front of a Krell Evolution One amplifier.

CBal(ance) keys

Use along with the level keys (14), to balance left and right output levels.

DTransport keys

These keys are function- al with all Krell CD and DVD players.

EMenu key

Use this to enter CD or DVD player menus.

FDirection keys

Use these keys to navi- gate CD and DVD menus.

GSelect key

Use this to make selec- tions from CD and DVD menus.

HCD key

Press this to make the transport keys operate Krell CD players.

IDVD key

Press this to make the transport keys operate DVD players.

JTitle key

Use this with CD or DVD player menus.

Note

The remote is shipped with two AAA batteries that have to be instal- led. Use the supplied Torx wrench to remove the battery panel, then install the batteries.

2 Krell Evolution 222

This product is manufactured in the United States of America. Krell® is a registered trademark of Krell Industries, Inc., and is

 

restricted for use by Krell Industries, Inc. its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. Krell Current Mode™ and Evolution CAST™ are

 

trademarks of Krell Industries, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are registered to their respective companies.

 

© 2006 by Krell Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.

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Krell Industries 309323 setup guide Front Panel Functions

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