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Krell Industries S-1200 Owner's Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 S-1200/ S-1200U OWNER’S REFERENCE...
  • Page 2 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEBSITE http://www.krellonline.com Krell® is a registered trademark of Krell Industries LLC., and is restricted for use by Krell Industries LLC., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. All other trademarks and tradenames are registered to their respective companies. Manufactored under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction (9) Specifications (10) Getting Started (13) UNPACKING AND PLACEMENT (13) 1. Accessories included AC Power guidelines (13) Back Panel Description (Diagram) (14) Front Panel and Remote Control Function (Diagram) (15) Initial Setup (16) OSD (On Screen Display) (16) 1.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Cont... LISTENING ROOM SETUP (18) 1. Overview (18) 2. Configure Speakers (18) Quantity (18) Full Range (18) LIM (?) Hz (18) Front (19) Center (19) Surround (19) Back (19) 7.1 Surround (19) Subwoofer (20) 3. Speaker Distance (21) Left ,Right (21) Center (21) L Surr, R Surr (21)
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Cont... Audio Input and Output connections (24) Digital Audio Options (24) a. HDMI b. Optical S/PDIF c. Coaxial S/PDIF Analog Audio Options (24) a. Balanced b. Single-Ended c. Multi-Channel 2. Changing default input presets. (25) 3. Configure Video (25) Assigning Video Inputs (25) Setting the Main Video Input (25) 4.
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Cont... 5. Configure Trigger (31) Overview (31) Configure Trigger (31) Delay (31) CONFIGURE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT (32) 1. Overview (32) 2. Device Trim (32) 3. Analog Input Trim (32) Anti-Clip Input Gain 4. Music Mode Sub Trim (32) 5.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Cont... 4. 7.1 Input Setup (35) 5. Program Remote (35) 6. System Information (36) 7. Room EQ Setup (36) Overview (36) Memory (36) Channel (36) Filter Parameters (36) Type (36) a. HPF (36) b. LPF (37) c. Notch (37) d.
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Cont... 4. Tape/ VCR inputs and outputs (41) 5. Button Mode Presets (41) 6. Save and Recall (41) 7. Factory Reset (41) Firmware Updates (42) Questions and Answers (43) RS-232 and RC-5 Control (44) Warranty (46) Service (47) S-1200/ 1200U...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    S-1200/ 1200U Surround Sound Preamplifier/ Processor. Coupling legendary Krell preamplifier technology, state of the art digital processing, and the latest in HDMI 1.3 surround formats, the S-1200 is an ideal centerpiece for any high performance music and home theater system. Based on award-winning preamplifier technology, all eight S-1200U analog output stages are built to the same exacting standard and feature balanced and single-ended cable connections.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO “A” Weighted 96 dB TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD) Unweighted 20 Hz-20 kHz, +0, - 0.5 dB INPUTS ANALOG AUDIO (1) Pair Balanced via XLR connectors (5) Pairs Single-ended via RCA connectors (1) Discrete 7.1 via RCA connectors (1) Tape in via RCA connectors (1) VCR audio in via RCA connectors DIGITAL AUDIO...
  • Page 11 Specifications Cont... (1) 12vdc Remote Trigger Input via 1/8” Monor receptacle (4) 12vdc Remote Trigger Outputs via 1/8 Mono receptacles (2) Proprietary KRELL CAN ports via RJ-45 Connectors DIGITAL DECODING MODES Dolby True HD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital 5.1...

  • Page 12: Power

    Specifications Cont... Maximum Input Balanced 8.2 Vrms Single Ended 4.1 Vrms Maximum Output Balanced 14.6 Vrms Single Ended 7.3 Vrms Audio Input Impedance Balanced 51K Ω Single Ended 47K Ω Audio Output Impedance Balanced 160 Ω Single Ended 160 Ω Power Consumption Stand-by TBA Operation TBA...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    3 inches above the unit for proper ventilation. Additional ventilation may be required when the unit occupies the same space with other electronics that generate heat like power amplifiers. Please consult an authorized KRELL dealer or KRELL industries to insure proper installation guidelines. Accessories included...

  • Page 14: Back Panel Description (Diagram)

    Getting Started Back Panel Description S-1200/ 1200U...

  • Page 15: Front Panel And Remote Control Function (Diagram)

    Getting Started Front Panel and Remote Control Function Device input select Save system setup Balance adjust IR receive window Volume Up/ Down adjustment Power Standby button Display window Navigate right adjustment Surround mode select Enter button Quick center channel adjust Activate OSD Menu button Quick Surround channel adjust Navigate left adjustment...

  • Page 16: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup OSD (On Screen Display) 1. Connection and Operation of the OSD The OSD (On Screen Display) connection of the S-1200/ 1200U to a video display is the single most important connection to the setup of this processor. The entire configuration and setup of the S-1200/ 1200U is performed while viewing the OSD.

  • Page 17: Main Menu, Navigation And Setup

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup CONFIGURE VIDEO OUTPUT (S-1200U only) Overview Configure video output sets the analog video scaler to an appropriate video output resolution. Analog video can be up-scaled up to 1080P 60Hz allowing video parity for all video sources (S-1200U only) Once this has been set all analog video sources will be up-scaled and output to this resolution.

  • Page 18: Speaker

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... LISTENING ROOM SETUP 1. Overview Listening room setup is comprised of three major parts; configure speakers, speaker distance and calibrate volume. This group of settings defines the speaker crossover parameters as well as distance of speaker relative to the listening position and speaker SPL (sound pressure levels). Each loudspeaker in the system can be set to a specific crossover point to insure proper utilization of that speaker’s frequency response and its relationship to the subwoofer.

  • Page 19: Front

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... Front - Speaker channels positioned front Left and front Right respective to the listening position. Quantity – N/A NOTE: Left and Right front speakers are a minimum requirement for surround or two channel music play back. The quantity value cannot be changed. Crossover - Full, LIM (?) Hz Center - Speaker channels positioned front Center respective to the listening position.

  • Page 20: Subwoofer

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... Subwoofer – A speaker channel (s) specifically utilized for LFE (Low Frequency Effects) information and low frequency information to surround speakers set to limited. Quantity - NO, 1 Crossover - N/A • SMALL + LFE – LFE and Subwoofer functions are enabled. All low frequency from speakers set to limited as well as the LFE effects are sent to the subwoofer(s).

  • Page 21: Speaker Distance

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... 3. Speaker Distance – Defines the distance to each speaker in the surround sound system from the listening position. Each Speaker can be adjusted from 0 feet to 30 feet in .5 foot increments for proper arrival of sound information to the listening position.

  • Page 22: Calibrate Room Setup

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... 4. Calibrate Room Setup Calibrate volume is where a relative output level for each speaker is set. Level matching for each of the speakers is measured from the listening position utilizing a SPL meter. The level for each speaker is to be set to 75db according to the Dolby standard.

  • Page 23: Configure Devices

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... CONFIGURE DEVICES 1. Overview Defining inputs and outputs for audio and video sources The surround sound processor is at the heart of any home theater system. The S-1200/ 1200U is very flexible in regards to integrating audio and video sources. It is recommended to define and map out how each source component will be connected to the processor, how the S-1200/ 1200U outputs will be connected to various amplifier channels and eventually amplifier channels be connected to speakers.

  • Page 24: Audio Input And Output Connections

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... Audio Input and output connections 1. Digital Audio Options a. HDMI – The new reference standard for uncompressed digital audio formats. The source and processor must both operate HDMI version 1.3 or better to accommodate the full spectrum of uncompressed audio.

  • Page 25: Changing Default Input Presets

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... 2. Changing default input presets. There are (10) preset buttons on the S-1200/ 1200U labeled: DVD, CABLE, SAT, DVR, BLU-RAY, CD, TUNER, AUX, GAME and TAPE/ VCR. All the assigned inputs can be tailored to accommodate audio and video combinations from multiple sources.

  • Page 26: Configure Audio

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... Configure Audio Assigning Audio Inputs – There are potentially four audio related settings available for each preset button, A main or primary analog audio input, A main digital audio input, A lip sync delay setting and an EQ memory setting. Analog - Sets analog audio option for each button Digital –...

  • Page 27: Analog

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... Main Audio input device options are: Analog a. Balanced – B1 b. Single-ended – S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 c. Tape – Tape Fixed Single-ended Input d. VCR – Dedicated VCR Single-ended input e. 5.1 PRE – Dedicated direct 5.1 channel analog input Digital a.

  • Page 28: Auto Migration

    DTS NEO: 6 Cinema 10. DTS NEO: 6 Music KRELL MUSIC MODES The Krell Music Surround Modes simulate different sound field experiences while listening to music. The table below lists the modes and the speakers that operate within each mode:...
  • Page 29 Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... Choose a Digital Decode Preference The Digital decode preference is a decoding mode that can be triggered when the digital input signal is sent to the processor. Not all modes are applicable to all incoming signals, the chart below describes which modes are available for specific incoming signals.

  • Page 30: Assign Lip Sync Delay

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... 13. Orchestra (44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz) 14. Mezzanine (44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz) 15. Full Range + Sub (44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz) 16. Monophonic (44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz) 17. Stereo (44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz) Assign Lip Sync Delay To adjust the Lip Sync options, Use the arrow keys to navigate to the text to the right of the “device”...

  • Page 31: B. Configure

    The S-1200/ 1200U uses standard 12v DC Triggers. KRELL components use a constant 12v for a power ON state and 0 volts for the power OFF state. Connect a 12v trigger cable to one of the 4 trigger outputs on the S-1200/ 1200U.

  • Page 32: Configure Level

    1 dB. 4. Music Mode Sub Trim The music mode sub trim allows a subwoofer level adjustment for use with the custom Krell music surround or DTS surround modes. This is a permanent fine adjustment made at the device level as opposed to the main subwoofer levels set in speaker setup.

  • Page 33: Maximum Volume

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... 5. DTS Control Trim DTS NEO surround modes take a 2 channel audio input and create 5.1 surround channels. DTS control trim allows a permanent fine adjustment of the center channel gain, as opposed to the main center levels set in speaker setup.
  • Page 34 Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... OPERATION 1. Overview The operation menu is a selection of advanced parameters to adjust the unit operation and user interface in the S-1200/ 1200U. 2. OSD Operation OSD On Time - Adjusts the amount of time the OSD stays on the active screen after a button is pushed.

  • Page 35: B. Dolby Hold

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... Dolby Hold Mode – Adjusts the amount of time the S-1200/ 1200U hangs onto a Dolby Digital signal when the bitstream is interrupted. This would be commonly used in respect to older style cable boxes to eliminate excessive noise while switching channels. Dolby hold can be adjusted from 0 to 30 seconds in 1 second intervals.

  • Page 36: D. Filter

    Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... 6. System Information – Displays system information about the S-1200/ 1200U. The following information is displayed: AC Line frequency – Displays which line voltage frequency is configured. Software version – Displays the currently Installed firmware version EE Prom version –...
  • Page 37 Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... b. LPF – Low Pass Filter Below is a graph of the LPF. The graph also shows what happens when you change the FREQ parameter of the LPF filter. Notice how the -3 dB point changes frequency. The FREQ parameter is the only parameter you can change on the HPF.
  • Page 38 Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... e. Hshlf – High Shelf Filter Below is a graph of the High Shelf Filter. The High Shelf Filter has two parameters that vary. The FREQ parameter changes where the crossover happens. The LEVEL parameter changes the level of the frequencies above the crossover point specified by the FREQ parameter.
  • Page 39 Main Menu, Navigation and Setup Cont... The next graph of the Peaking filter shows what happens when you change the LEVEL parameter, the SHAPE is fixed at .4 for this graph. Notice how the LEVEL can be changed to add boost or cut. Frequency - The Center/Cutoff Frequency can be specified for all of the filters.

  • Page 40: Basic Operation Of The S-1200/

    Basic Operation of the S-1200/ 1200U 1. Power On/ Off and Stand-by The S-1200/ 1200U utilizes a Stand-by mode. Stand-by efectively shuts off all input and output activity, but keeps the critical circuits operational to maximize system performance. Pressing the Power button on the front panel or the remote control toggles between the Stand-by mode and Main power to the unit itself is controlled by the switch located on the back panel.

  • Page 41: Button Mode Presets

    Basic Operation of the S-1200/ 1200U Cont... 4. Tape / VCR inputs and outputs The TAPE and VCR inputs and outputs are specifically provided to allow recording and playback of analog audio and video sources. When the Tape or VCR input is selected, the Tape or VCR outputs are shuts off so as not to allow feedback.

  • Page 42: Firmware Updates

    Firmware updates are sent via the RS-232 port located on the back panel. NOTE: Firmware upgrades are to be installed by an Authorized Krell Dealer or Distributor. Special loading software and instructions are required to perform said updates. Please contact an authorized Krell Dealer, Distributor or the Factory for information regarding firmware updates.

  • Page 43: Questions And Answers

    Questions and Answers When I play a blu-ray disc, the front panel display of the S-1200 reads Dolby IIx instead of TrueHD how do I get the right decode mode? A: When you see Dolby IIx appear on the front panel display, this means the S-1200 is receiving LPCM data.

  • Page 44: Rs-232 And Rc-5 Control

    RS-232 and RC-5 Control OVERVIEW The S-1200/ 1200U fully support both RS-232 control protocols with feedback and RC-5 communication. For detailed information regarding these alternate control methods refer to the “S-1200/ 1200U RS-232 & RC-5 Control Parameters” document available in electronic form on the supplied documentation CD or from the website at www.krellonline.com.
  • Page 45 Krell S-1200/ 1200U The S-1200 Preamp/ Processor with matching S-1500 multi-channel amplifer S-1200/ 1200U...

  • Page 46: Warranty

    Warranty This Krell product has a limited warranty of five years for parts and labor on circuitry from date of purchase or six years from date of original shipment from the Krell factory. Should this product fail to perform at any time during the warranty, Krell will repair it at no cost to the owner, except as set forth in this warranty.

  • Page 47: Service

    1. Obtain a Return Authorization Number (R/A number) and shipping address from the Krell Service Department. 2. Insure and accept all liability for loss or damage to the product during shipment to the Krell factory and ensure all freight (shipping) charges are prepaid.

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