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Krell Industries MASTER REFERENCE SUBWOOFER manual Overview, SECTION ONE About Krell, pages

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Overview

Overview

This owner’s reference is written to assist you with the seamless integration of the Master Reference Subwoofer into your audio/video system. Due to the size and weight of the subwoofer, there are special placement and installation issues that require your attention. In addition, to use the programmable electronic crossover, you need to set system configurations before you play music. Please read and follow this guide carefully to ensure safe installation, set-up, and operation of the Master Reference Subwoofer in your listening environment.

This owner’s reference is divided into seven sections:

SECTION ONE: About Krell, pages 2-13

This section describes the Krell Legacy, Krell’s revolutionary CAST technology, and defines key terms used in this reference.

Krell Legacy. Krell’s ongoing pursuit of high-end audio excellence.

Revolutionary Krell CAST Technology. Krell’s revolutionary method of connecting analog audio components for unparalleled sonic performance.

Ensuring Maximum Performance. A description of Krell’s innovative technologies and design for the Master Reference Subwoofer as well as the core technologies developed for all Krell components.

Definition of Terms. Key terms used throughout the Master Reference Subwoofer

owner’s reference.

SECTION TWO: Unpacking and Placement, pages 14 -17

This section describes the procedures for unpacking and placement of the Master Reference Subwoofer in the listening room.

Unpacking. Removing the subwoofer from its shipping crate and safely moving the subwoofer into the listening room.

Placement. Options for placing the subwoofer in the listening room; and the AC Power Guidelines.

SECTION THREE: Features, pages 18-29

This section provides illustrations of the Master Reference Subwoofer front panel, back panel, and remote control, and descriptions of front panel, back panel, and remote control features.

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Contents

M R S M A S T E R R E F E R E N C E S U B W O O F E RO W N E R ’ S R E F E R E N C E WARNINGS Master Reference Subwoofer Owner’s ReferenceSECTION ONE About Krell, pages SECTION TWO Unpacking and Placement, pagesSECTION THREE Features, pages OverviewSECTION FIVE Operation, pages SECTION SEVEN Optional Configurations, pagesWARRANTY, pages RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE, pageFigure 3, page List of IllustrationsFigure 1, page Figure 2, pagePage Chief Executive Officer A Letter from Dan D’AgostinoDear Audio Enthusiast Sincerely Daniel D’Agostinofor workmanship, style, and performance.” About KrellThe Krell Legacy SECTION ONEFrom the first Krell product - the KSA-100- to the present, Dan D’Agostino has continually “pushed the envelope” of performance in his search for greater amplifier power and now, subwoofer power. His exploration of technologies, driven by his never-endingquest to elevate the standard of excellence, has resulted in break- through audio designs. Over the years, the Krell line of power amplifiers, including benchmark products such as the KRS -100,KRS -200,and the Audio Standard models, has established a legacy of unparalleled sonic performance. The Master Reference Subwoofer brings that level of performance to the low frequency range A New Approach Current Audio Signal Transmission Revolutionary Krell CAST TechnologyThe Basics of CAST CAST and Krell Current Mode Combined CAST CablesThe Best Musical Performance Krell Active Motion Control Ensuring Maximum PerformanceInnovative Subwoofer Technology and Design Programmable Electronic CrossoverDrivers EnclosureKrell Core Technologies Krell CAST and Krell Current ModeKrell Proprietary Output Devices Totally Balanced Operation Totally Balanced Operation continued SECTION ONE About Krell continuedConfigurations Definition of TermsInputs and Outputs Operation TechnologyKrell Active Motion Control Krell Current Mode A proprietary Krell circuit topology in which the audio gain stages operate in the current domain. Krell Current Mode provides speed and bandwidth performance that is not possible with less sophisticated voltage designs SECTION TWO Unpacking and PlacementUnpacking To Unpack the Master Reference SubwooferTo Remove the Subwoofer from the Packing Crate 4 people needed1 person needed Scenario 3 Home Theater, Front Projection 3Master Reference SubwooferScenario 1 Stereo Scenario 2 Home Theater, Rear ProjectionAC Power Guidelines PlacementSee Figure FeaturesFront Panel Description SECTION THREE4 Front Panel Display 1 Power Button2 Power LED 3 Stand-byLEDOutputs PowerBack Panel Remote Connections InputsMaster Reference Subwoofer 8 IEC Power Connector Power6 Power Switch 7 AC Input Specification14 Left and Right CAST Inputs Inputs12 RC-5In 13 RS-23221 Left and Right Balanced High-passOutputs Outputs19 LFE Single-endedInput 20 Left and Right CAST High-passOutputsFilter Selection Keys PowerLevel Adjust Keys Operation KeysBattery Installation and Removal Remote Control Description29 Preset Keys Remote Control Functions26 Power Key 28 Phase Key33 All Key Filter Selection KeysMenu Keys 32 Unit KeysFilter Parameter Keys Level Adjust Keysquency setting 43 Adjust Up and Down KeysOverview Connections and ConfigurationsStep V. Select the Phase Step VI. Saving Your Settings to PresetsConnections and Configurations Step I. Choose the ConnectionsCAST and Balanced Connections A. To Connect the Subwoofer Switching Between CAST and Balanced InputsFactory Defaults Default Menu Functions18or the single-endedLFE input 19 on the subwoofer back panel to the subwoofer output of your processor B. To Activate CAST Inputs C. Choosing Stereo, LFE, or Stereo/LFE D. When to Use LFE Only Option1.Low-passFilter Slope C. Adjust the Low-passFilter ParametersA. Select the Low-passFilter B. Select the Low-passFilter Profile3.Low-passFilter Level F. Adjust the High-passFilter ParametersD. Select the High-passFilter E. Select the High-passFilter ProfileA. Adjust the High-passFilter B. Adjust the Low-passFilter Step V. Select the Phase Step VI. Saving Your Settings to PresetsC. To End Noise Generation 1.Press the save key Recalling PresetsTo save a setting configuration to a preset 1.Press the preset keyOperation The Steps for Subwoofer Operation followSECTION FIVE System Protection Subwoofer CareIf You Wish to Turn Your System Off SECTION SIX Connecting Components Through Krell LinkOptional Connections Krell LinkKrell Link Operation RS-232 12 VDC 12 V TriggerSECTION SIX Optional Connections continued SECTION SEVEN Optional ConfigurationsAC Mains Menu LED MenuUnit ID Menu Mute MenuExit Menu This option allows you to exit the menu mode2.Press the enter key 38. You exit the menu mode Warranty Page Return Authorization Procedure To contact the Krell Service Departmentserve you better