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O W N E R ’ S R E F E R E N C E

PHANTOM

P H A N T O M

S T E R E O P R E A M P L I F I E R

THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING

Summary of Contents for PHANTOM

Page 1: ...O W N E R S R E F E R E N C E PHANTOM P H A N T O M S T E R E O P R E A M P L I F I E R THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING ...

Page 2: ...the Phantom preamplifier must be unobstructed at all times during operation Do not place flam mable material above or beneath the preamplifier 12 Before making connections to the Phantom preamplifier ensure that the power is off and other components are in mute or stand by mode Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality free from frayed ends short circuits or cold solder joints 13...

Page 3: ...Operating the Phantom SECTION FOUR Anatomy of the Phantom page 15 Front Panel Description Remote Control Description Battery Installation and Back Panel Description SECTION FIVE Connecting the Phantom to Your System page 26 Input and Output Connections Connection Steps SECTION SIX Phantom Operation page 28 On Off and Stand by Operation SECTION SEVEN Customizing the Phantom page 29 Navigation Conve...

Page 4: ... Figure 1 page 15 Phantom Preamplifier and Power Supply Front Panels Inset Preamplifier and Power Supply Stacked View Figure 2 page 19 Phantom Remote Control Figure 3 page 22 Phantom Preamplifier and Power Supply Back Panels ...

Page 5: ... very seriously We realize that no matter how impressive an amplifier s performance it can be no better than that of the preamplifier driving it Our new Phantom preamplifier employs a powerful separate power supply Krell Current Mode gain stages from input to output and Current Audio Signal Transmission CAST receivers and transmitters Utilizing these powerful technolo gies the Phantom conveys the ...

Page 6: ...lower quality crossover circuitry The Phantom preamplifier is the centerpiece of a world class audio system where space is at a premium Crossover Highlights Owing to Krell s work in the Modulari Duo Reference loudspeakers the unique crossover feature is a highly sophisticated option When the optional board is present additional crossover menu items become available Definable parameters include ind...

Page 7: ...is presents the ideal configuration for isolating stray electrical and magnetic interference from the critical preamplifier signal path Capable of delivering current and voltage swing for any musical event the Phantom power supply is gentle on AC require ments when not in use A new eco friendly design reduces standby power draw to 2W Revolutionary Krell CAST Technology Current Audio Signal Transmi...

Page 8: ...t Mode takes circuitry signal transmission to the next evolutionary level In essence Krell Current Mode maintains the integrity of the signal within the component and CAST preserves the transmitted signal between components Together CAST and Krell Current Mode technologies unify separate Krell components into a single global circuit Krell Current Mode technology enjoys bandwidth increases up to an...

Page 9: ...e Best Musical Performance When you operate a CAST system you will hear significant improvements in every performance area speed precision dynamic range depth and width of the sound stage transient impact tonal balance harmonic distortion and more The goal for CAST is the same company goal used for all Krell products Krell strives for the delivery of the best performance of a musical event for you...

Page 10: ...y update Evolution CAST yield accurate realistic music reproduction enabling connected compo nents to perform as if they are all part of a single circuit Single ended A two wire input or output circuit Single ended connections are not recommend ed for connections requiring long cable runs Use care when using single ended connections because the ground connection is made last and broken first Turn ...

Page 11: ...rell circuit topology in which the audio gain stages of a component operate in the current rather than voltage domain This unique technology provides the component with exceptional speed and a wide bandwidth SECTION ONE Definition of Terms continued ...

Page 12: ...m high by 17 7 in 44 8 cm deep and weighs 28 lbs 12 7 kg To Remove the Preamplifier from the Shipping Carton 1 Open the shipping carton and remove the top layer of foam The carton con tains these items 1 Preamplifier chassis 1 Power supply chassis 1 IEC Connector AC Power cord 1 12 pin DC cable 1 Remote control 2 AAA size 1 5 Volt batteries for the remote 1 T 10 Torx wrench for the remote control ...

Page 13: ...quires at least two inches of clearance on each side and at least two inches of clearance above the component to provide adequate ventilation Installation inside cabinetry may require additional ventilation AC Power Guidelines The Phantom preamplifier has superb regulation and does not require a dedicated AC circuit Avoid connections through extension cords or multiple AC adapters High quality 15 ...

Page 14: ... organize wiring to and from the preamplifier and all compo nents Separate the AC wires from any audio cables to prevent hum or other unwanted noise from being introduced into the system 3 Connect the outputs of your source equipment to the appropriate CAST 18 balanced 15 single ended 16 or tape inputs 17 on the Phantom 4 Connect the main outputs 20 on the Phantom to your amplifier s inputs 5 Conn...

Page 15: ... is now in the operational mode 2 With the preamplifier output muted or the volume fully attenuated select a source manually using the front panel input select buttons 8 9 or 10 or the remote input select keys Start playing the source Use the level control knob 14 or the remote level keys to set the volume to a comfortable level 3 To return the preamplifier to the stand by mode press the power but...

Page 16: ...ed Emitter 4 Infrared Sensor 3 Front Panel Display 5 Menu Button 6 Enter Button 8 Single ended Input Selection Buttons 9 Balanced Input Selection Buttons 10 CAST Input Selection Buttons 11 Tape Button and LED 12 Mute Button and LED 13 Phase Button and LED 14 Level Control Knob Inset Preamplifier and Power Supply Stacked View Power continued Input Selectors Display Level Navigate Customize Mute Pha...

Page 17: ...the Phantom between the stand by and oper ational modes 7 Stand by Power LED The preamplifier LED illuminates red and the power supply LED illuminates green stand by when the Phantom is plugged into a standard AC wall recep tacle They illuminate blue operational mode when the power button 1 is pressed while the Phantom is in stand by mode Remote Functions on the Front Panel 2 Infrared Emitter The ...

Page 18: ...in cali braing main and subwoofer outputs See C Ca al li ib br ra at ti in ng g M Ma ai in n O Ou ut tp pu ut ts s a an nd d s su ub b w wo oo of fe er r o ou ut tp pu ut ts s below Calibrating Main outputs and Subwoofer outputs The Phantom preamplifier features an internal pink noise generator to help bal ance the main outputs and subwoofer outputs 1 Press and hold Mute button 12 on front panel u...

Page 19: ...es when phase is selected Display 3 Front Panel Display The front panel display provides preamplifier channel status messages includ ing input status tape output status volume level balance offset and menu selections Level Control 14 Level Control Knob or Level Keys Use this knob or keys to increase or decrease system volume level or with the balance key C to adjust balance The level control knob ...

Page 20: ...10 CAST Input Selection Keys 11 Tape Selection Key 12 Mute Key 13 Phase Key 14 Level Keys A Amp Pwr Key B Amp Sel Key C Bal ance Keys D Transport Keys E Menu Key F Direction Keys G Select Key H CD Key I DVD Key J Title Key Power Input Selectors Level Navigate Customize Mute Phase Balance CD and DVD Functions Amplifier Functions continued ...

Page 21: ...eries Batteries are included with the shipment To install the batteries 1 Remove the remote control backplate using the supplied T 10 Torx wrench 2 Install the batteries following the battery position diagram on the plastic battery receptacle 3 Replace and secure the backplate Notes Replace batteries when remote control function becomes intermittent Remove batteries if the remote control is not us...

Page 22: ... resume playing the track at the point when pause was engaged Play Key Use this key to begin compact disc playback Stop Key Use this key to end compact disc playback Track Forward and Back Keys Use these keys to select and begin playing the track that follows or precedes the current track Search Forward and Back Keys Press and hold these keys to scroll forward or backward through the current track...

Page 23: ...d Main Output CAST Outputs 21 Subwoofer Output Note Subwoofer out puts are only operational when the optional crossover board is installed 22 CAN Link In Out 23 RS 232 Port 24 RC 5 In 25 DC Power Connector 26 12 VDC In Out 27 Analog and Digital Supply Fuses 28 IEC Power Cord Receptacle 29 Phono Power Port for Krell KPE phono stage SECTION FOUR Anatomy of an Phantom continued Inputs Outputs Remote ...

Page 24: ...use with Krell CAST equipped input devices Outputs 19 Tape Output This single ended analog output is used for recording the selected input source 20 Main Outputs The Phantom is equipped with one single ended output with RCA connectors one balanced output with XLR connectors and two CAST preamplifier outputs with 4 pin bayonet connectors for use with Krell CAST equipped amplifiers 2 21 1 S Su ub bw...

Page 25: ...evices that incorporate a 12 V trigger This allows you to turn other components on or off or to and from stand by through the remote control When the Phantom is switched to operational mode and is connected to other components through the 12 V trigger it sends a signal that will switch other components allowing whole systems or parts of systems to be easily coordi nated For more information on cus...

Page 26: ...g the provided 12 pin DC power cable 27 Analog and Digital Power Supply Fuses Always unplug the power cord before inspecting these fuses Always replace the fuses with the exact style and rating 28 IEC Power Cord Receptacle The IEC power connector located on the power supply chassis is for use with the provided IEC standard 15 amp AC power cord The switch should remain unobstructed for ease of oper...

Page 27: ...T uses flexible interconnecting cables that can be drawn through tight spaces and concealed The Phantom also offers balanced operation The circuitry and connections asso ciated with balanced operation not only can minimize sonic loss but also are immune to induced noise especially for installations using long cables XLR Pin Configuration Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Non inverting 0O Pin 3 Inverting 180O Inp...

Page 28: ...ource equipment to the appropriate CAST 18 balanced 15 single ended 16 or tape inputs 17 on the Phantom 4 Connect the appropriate main outputs 20 on the Phantom to your amplifier 5 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the IEC power cord receptacle 27 6 Plug the AC power cord into AC power The front panel display 3 scrolls through PHANTOM SOFTWARE VERSION and the red stand by LEDs illuminate 7 ind...

Page 29: ...28 SECTION FOUR Anatomy of an Phantom continued Figure 4 Connection Diagram ...

Page 30: ...ys read INITIALIZING The front panel displays shows the factory default input S 1 and level INF The Phantom is now in the operational mode 2 With the preamplifier output muted or the volume fully attenuated select a source manually using the input select buttons or the remote keys 8 9 10 11 Start playing the source Use the level control knob or level keys 14 to set the volume to a comfortable list...

Page 31: ...nu Button or Key To enter the menu press the menu button on the preamplifier front panel or the menu key on the remote control Once you are in the menu you can press the menu button or key to exit the menu 14 Volume Knob or Level Keys Use the volume knob on the preamplifier front panel or the up and down keys on the remote control to scroll forward and backward through the menu hierarchy Each menu...

Page 32: ...d down keys 14 on the remote control to select AC MAINS 2 Press the enter button on the preamplifier front panel or the enter key 6 on the remote control The front panel display 3 shows the default mode OFF 3 Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to select the desired option OFF or ON 4 Press the enter button or key to confirm the selection The front panel display reads AC MAINS OFF T...

Page 33: ...e menu then 1 Use the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or up and down keys 14 on the remote control to select INPUT BALANCE TRIM 2 Press the enter button on the preamplifier front panel or the enter key 6 on the remote control The front panel display 3 shows the default mode B 1 3 Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to select the desired input B 1 B 2 S 1 S 2 S 3 C...

Page 34: ... select BRIGHTNESS 7 Press the enter button or key The front panel display shows the default mode HIGH 8 Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to select the desired brightness OFF LOW 25 MED 50 or HIGH 100 9 Press the enter button or key to confirm the selection The front panel display reads BRIGHTNESS ON The front panel display is always on TIMED The front panel display times out aft...

Page 35: ...oftware version num ber 3 Rotate the level control knob clockwise or press the up key The front panel display shows the EEPROM version number 4 Rotate the level control knob clockwise or press the up key again The front panel display shows the PC board version number 5 Press the enter button or key Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to scroll through the version numbers of PC board...

Page 36: ... control knob on the preamplifier front panel or up and down keys 14 on the remote control to select INPUT NAME 2 Press the enter button on the preamplifier front panel or the enter key 6 on the remote control The front panel display 3 shows the default mode B 1 3 Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to select the desired input B 1 B 2 S 1 S 2 S 3 C 1 C 2 or TAPE 4 Press the enter bu...

Page 37: ...RMAL The phase of the selected input is unaffected INVERT The phase of the selected input is inverted 180 degrees Input Trigger This function enables you to configure the input trigger The options are OFF NORMAL THEATER Enter the menu then 1 Use the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or the up and down keys on the remote control to select INPUT TRIGGER 2 Press the enter button on t...

Page 38: ... control knob or the up and down keys to select the desired IR command from the list 4 Press the enter button or key to send the command out via the preamplifier front panel IR transmitter 2 The stand by LED 7 on the preamplifier chassis flashes indicating that the command has been sent 5 Repeat Steps 2 4 for each of the commands you wish to transmit 6 Press the enter button or key to confirm the ...

Page 39: ... between linked pre amplifier channels All other settings remain local UNLINKED When a preamplifier channel is unlinked it does not respond to commands from any other linked preamplifier channels After the preamplifier channel is unlinked settings can be changed independent of other preamplifier channels Mute This function enables you to control the mute mode Options are FULL 20 dB BACK Enter the ...

Page 40: ... selection The display reads DELAY 8 Use the level control knob or up and down keys to scroll to BACK 9 Press the enter button or key to return to TRIGGER 1 10 Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to scroll to TRIGGER 2 11 Repeat Steps 3 7 to set Trigger 2 ON The 12 Volt trigger output is enabled at power on for the selected trigger Trigger 1 or 2 OFF The 12 Volt trigger output is di...

Page 41: ...isplay reads RC 5 CONTROL Recall This function enables you to access factory default settings or your own saved settings or to undo a clone The options are FACTORY SAVED Enter the menu then 1 Use the level control knob on the preamplifier channel front panel or up and down keys 14 on the remote control to select RECALL 2 Press the enter button on the preamplifier channel front panel or the or ente...

Page 42: ...s you to save a copy of the current settings The options are GO BACK Enter the menu then 1 Use the level control knob on the preamplifier channel front panel or up and down keys 14 on the remote control to select SAVE 2 Press the enter button on the preamplifier channel front panel or the or enter key 6 on the remote control The front panel display 3 shows the default mode GO 3 Press the enter but...

Page 43: ...y 3 shows the default input B 1 3 Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to select the desired input B 1 B 2 S 1 S 2 S 3 C 1 C 2 or TAPE 4 Press the enter button or key The front panel display shows the default mode OFF 5 Use the level control knob or the up or down keys to select ON or OFF 6 Press the enter button or key to confirm the selection and return to the select ed input ON Th...

Page 44: ...z 75Hz 100Hz BYPASS FILTER BUTTERWORTH 12dB 18dB 24dB or 24dB Linwitz Riley Enter the menu then 1 Use the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or up and down keys 14 on the remote control to select HIGH PASS FILTER 2 Press the enter button on the preamplifier front panel or the enter key 6 on the remote control The display 3 shows FREQUENCY 3 Press the enter button on the preamplifie...

Page 45: ... or up and down keys 14 on the remote control to select SUBWOOFER LEVEL TRIM 2 Press the enter button on the preamplifier front panel or the enter key 6 on the remote control The display 3 reads 0dB 3 Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to select the desired adjustment 4 Press the enter button or key to conirm the selection Subwoofer Output This function enables various operating mo...

Page 46: ...rs that have stereo inputs or individual left and right subwoofers MONO L R The left and right subwoofer connections output combined left right signals For use with subwoofers tha have a monaural input Phase 1 Use the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or up and down keys 14 on the remote control to select SUBWOOFER PHASE 2 Press the enter button or key 6 on the remote control The ...

Page 47: ...The infrasonic filter is engaged eliminating frequencies 10Hz and below from the subwoofer outputs XOVER Disable 1 Use the level control knob on the preamplifier front panel or up and down keys 14 on the remote control to select XOVR DISABLE 2 Press the enter button or key 6 on the remote control The front panel display 3 shows the default mode XOVR ENABLED 3 Use the level control knob or the up a...

Page 48: ... Press the enter button on the preamplifier front panel or the enter key 6 on the remote control The front panel display 3 shows the default mode TAPE 3 Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to select the desired option Tape or S 4 4 Press the enter button or key to conirm the selection The front panel display reads TAPE TAPE The Tape setting maintains standard tape loop functionality...

Page 49: ...he preamplifier channel off remove the interconnect cables then turn the preamplifier channel on If the hum disappears turn the preamplifier channel off and reinsert one of the interconnect cables Turn the preamplifier channel back on Repeat this process for each cable 3 If the hum reappears with one or both interconnect cables reinserted the cable needs to be replaced 4 If the interconnect cables...

Page 50: ...dental or consequential damages arising from purchase use or inability to use the product even if Krell has been advised of the possibility of such damages Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice substantiating that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service The warranty begins on the date of the original retail purchase as n...

Page 51: ...come the property of Krell No expressed or implied warranty is made for any Krell product damaged by acci dent abuse misuse natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification Any unauthorized voltage conversion disassembly component replacement perforation of chassis updates or modifications performed to the product will void the warranty The operating voltage of the product is determined b...

Page 52: ...gements with the Service Department have been made in advance Proof of purchase will be required for warranty validation at the time of hand delivery IMPORTANT Use the original packaging to ensure the safe transit of the product to the factory dealer or distributor Krell may at its discretion return a product in new packaging and bill the owner for such packaging if the product received by Krell w...

Page 53: ...ced 40 k Ohms Single ended 20 k Ohms Output impedance CAST 1 M Ohms Balanced 250 Ohms Single ended 125 Ohms Gain 12 dB CAST or balanced output 6 dB single ended output Volume control Balanced current mode 16 bit discrete R 2R ladder Input overload CAST 12 mA RMS Balanced 10 V RMS Single ended 6 5 V RMS Output overload CAST 16 mA RMS Balanced 16 V RMS Single ended 8 V RMS Frequency response 20 Hz t...

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