Krell Industries HTS 2 Introduction, Definition of Terms, INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Balanced

Introduction

Thankyou for your purchaseof the .Krell HomeTheater Standard Surround Preamp/Processor.

The HomeTheater Standard provides optimummusic and cinema soundtrack reproduction quality through Krell Current Mode,discrete Class A direct-coupled circuitry, andbalancedoutputs on all six channels. Broadcastquality switching and circuitry--including componentvideo, S-video, and composite video--ensure unmatchedvideo performance. Built-in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS decoding makethe HomeTheater Standard compatible with virtually any surround soundsource, including digital videodisc (DVD)software anddigital television broadcasts.

Dual zonecapability gives you a 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. The HomeTheater Standard's flexible, modular architecture allows you to upgrade hardwareand software to accommodate future surround sound formats and design enhancements.

The owner's reference manualcontains important information on placement, installation, andoperation of the Krell HomeTheater Standard.Pleaseread this information carefully. A thoroughunderstandingof these details helps ensure satisfactory operation of andlong life for your HomeTheaterStandardandrelated system components.

Definition of Terms

Following are the definitions of key terms usedin your owner's reference manual.

INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

Balanced

A symmetricalinput or output circuit that has equal impedancefrom both input terminals to a commongroundreference point. The industry standard for professional and sound recording installations, balancedconnectionshave 6 dB moregain than single-ended connections andallow the use of long interconnect cables. Balancedconnectionsare completely immuneto induced noise from the systemor the environment.

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