Krell Industries Quick Start, Connecting the KCT Preamplifier, Operating the KCT Preamplifier

Quick Start

To access the full array of available features for the KCT preamplifier, please read the entire owner’s reference manual. The abbreviated procedures in this Quick Start section will allow you to connect and operate the KCT quickly and enjoy its basic features before you read the entire manual. Numbers in parentheses refer to Figure 1 on page 8, Figure 2 on page 11, and Figure 3 on page 14.

Connecting the KCT Preamplifier

1.Neatly organize the wiring between the KCT and all system components. Separate AC wires from audio cables to prevent hum or other unwanted noise from being introduced into the system.

2.Connect the CAST cables from the left and right Krell CAST 4-pin inputs (20) on the KCT back panel to the CAST-equipped output of your source equipment. For balanced or single-ended operation, connect the interconnect cables from either the left and right balanced (17), single-ended (18) or tape (19) inputs to the balanced, single-ended, or tape output of your source equipment.

Important

Connecting non-CAST components to CAST inputs or outputs can damage your equipment and void your warranty. Do not attempt to alter CAST cable ends or CAST inputs or outputs. It is electrically impossible to convert CAST input/output chassis mount connectors for balanced or single-ended operation.

Please read the Warranty, on page 35, to understand the warranty limitations of the KCT.

3.Connect the CAST (23), balanced or single-ended (22) main zone outputs on the KCT back panel to your amplifier(s).

4.Connect the balanced (24) or single-ended (25) zone 2 outputs on the KCT back panel to your amplifier(s).

5.To power on, connect the AC power cord to the IEC power connector (31), then plug the AC power cord into the wall. KRELL KCT appears in the front panel display (13), indicating that the preamplifier is initializing. After initializing is complete, the KCT is in the stand-by mode. The red stand-by LED (2) illuminates.

Operating the KCT Preamplifier

After the KCT is connected to your system and to AC power, you can begin operation. Steps for basic operation follow:

IMPORTANT

Always mute or fully attenuate the preamplifier level when switching between active sources (such as a CD player, tape monitor, or VCR).

Do not change the input connections to the preamplifier while the preamplifier is on.

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