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Instructions for Use Owner ’ s Reference THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Showcase 7 Showcase 6 Showcase 5 Multi channel Amplifier.
© 2002 by Krell Industries, Inc. All rights reserved P/N 306039 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.
Contents Krell Showcase Amplifier iii INTRODUCTION 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS 2 UNP ACKING 3 PLACEMENT 4 AC Power Guidelines 4 FRONT P ANEL DESCRIPTION 6 BACK P ANEL DESCRIPTION 8 CONNECTING THE SHOWCASE A.
iv Krell Showcase Amplifier FIGURE 1 The Showcase Amplifier Front Panel 5 FIGURE 2 The Showcase Amplifier Back Panel 7 Illustrations Page.
Krell Showcase Amplifier 1 Thank you for your purchase of a Krell Showcase Amplifier . The Showcase Amplifier is a flexible design that delivers five, six, or seven channels of amplification. All three configurations include input and output connections for all seven channels.
2 Krell Showcase Amplifier Following are the definitions of key terms used in your owner ’s ref- erence manual. Balanced A symmetrical input or output circuit that has equal impedance from both input terminals to a common ground reference point.
Unpacking Krell Showcase Amplifier 3 1. Open the shipping box, and remove the top layer of foam. The following items are visible: 1 Showcase Amplifier 1 Accessory Kit containing: 1 AC power cord 1 12 .
4 Krell Showcase Amplifier Before you integrate the Showcase Amplifier into your system, review the following guidelines to choose the location for the com- ponent.
1 Power Button 2 Stand-by LED 3 Power LED SHO WCASE AMPLIFIER 2 1 3 STAND-BY POWER Figure 1 The Showcase Amplifier Front Panel.
The Showcase Amplifier front panel provides power on and indi- cates operating status. 1 Power Button Use this button to switch the Showcase Amplifier power between the stand-by and the operational modes and also to switch the 12 VDC output (12 V trigger) on and off.
6 4 5 7 8 9 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT 5 OUTPUT 6 OUTPUT 7 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 INPUT 7 Showcase Multi-channel Amplifier KRELL INDUSTRIES, INC. 45 CONNAIR ROAD ORANGE, CT 06477-3650 USA 50/60 Hz MADE IN USA 30mA max.
Back Panel Description See Figure 2 on page 7 8 Krell Showcase Amplifier The Showcase Amplifier back panel provides connections for all inputs and outputs, remote connection input and output links, and the AC power supply . 4 Inputs 1-7 The Showcase Amplifier has seven channel inputs for output devices with balanced XLR connectors.
Krell Showcase Amplifier 9 Back Panel Description, continued 8 12 VDC Remote Power In The Showcase Amplifier is equipped with an input that receives 12 VDC power on/off (12 V trigger) signals from other Krell compo- nents and other devices that incorporate a 12 V trigger .
Connecting the Showcase Amplifier to Y our System 10 Krell Showcase Amplifier The Showcase Amplifier is equipped with balanced and single-ended inputs.
Connecting the Showcase Amplifier , continued Krell Showcase Amplifier 11 4. Connect the loudspeaker cables to the Showcase Amplifier channel output binding posts (6) located on the back panel. The Showcase 5 uses only outputs 1-5 and has caps on the speaker binding posts for channels 6 and 7.
Amplifier Operation 12 Krell Showcase Amplifier When powering up your system, turn the amplifiers on last. When powering down your system, turn amplifiers off first. The proce- dures for amplifier operation follow . 1. Plug the end of the AC power cord into the AC wall outlet.
T roubleshooting System Noise Krell Showcase Amplifier 13 When you mix and match high-performance audio components, each with its own ground potential, a low frequency hum may occur in one or all loudspeakers. If this happens when you place the Showcase Amplifier into your system, follow these simple trou- bleshooting steps: 1.
Questions and Answers 14 Krell Showcase Amplifier Q. Should I turn the Showcase Amplifier off (unplug the amplifier) when not playing music? A. No. Leave the Showcase Amplifier in the stand-by mode when not playing music. The stand-by mode avoids cold starts as well as minimizes heat output and power consumption.
T o register your product for warranty benefits, please complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed in the shipping box within 15 days of purchase. Thank you. This Krell product has a limited warranty of five years for parts and labor on circuitry .
16 Krell Showcase Amplifier Return Authorization Procedure If you believe there is a problem with your component, please con- tact your dealer , distributor , or the Krell factory to discuss the problem before you return the component for repair .
Krell Showcase Amplifier 17 Specifications Showcase 7, Showcase 6, Showcase 5 Showcase 7 Showcase 6 Showcase 5 FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0 dB, -0.15 dB +0 dB, -0.15 dB +0 dB, -0.15 dB .2 Hz to 95 kHz .2 Hz to 95 kHz .
Krell Industries, Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954 F AX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEBSITE http://www .krellonline.
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