Krell Industries KRC-HR User Manual

Leader in Audio EngineeringKRC-HRPREAMPLIFIEROWNER’S REFERENCE

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONINPUT SELECTIONPHS-2S-3S-4B-1B-2Selects phono input (line level input when phono boardnot installed)Selects S-2 in

REMOTE CONTROL1. When a function button on the remote control is pressed and held, the bluepilot LED will flash on the KRC-HR. When

PROTECTION CIRCUITRYThe KRC-HR is the first high-end preamplifier to have protection circuitry atthe input and output. The indicators

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ.When I turn up the volume on the KRC-HR, a loud hum is present from theloudspeakers. What could this be?AoHum

Q. Why do I have to turn up the volume so high to get music at a normallistening level?AoIf your system does not seem to have

SPECIFICATIONSGAIN:6dB or 12dBSIGNAL TO NOISE:96dB unweightedTHD:1KHz less than .01%20KHz less than .01%INPUT IMPEDANCE:47,000 Ohms (47K O

WARRANTY AND SERVICETHERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ANY KRELL PRODUCT.The KRELL KRC-HR has a limited and transferable warran

WARRANTY AND SERVICEKRELL is not responsible for any damage to units incurred in transit. If anyshipping damages are incurred during

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TABLE OF CONTENTS234567891011121415INTRODUCTIONUNPACKINGTHEATER-THROUGHPUT SETUPBASIC INSTALLATIONINPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONSREAR PANEL DESCRIPTIO

INTRODUCTIONThank you for your purchase of the KRELL KRC-HR remote controlpreamplifier. The KRC-HR combines refinements of the original

UNPACKINGi. Open the box and remove the top layer of foam.2. Remove the KRC-HR and the foam tray surrounding it. The following item

THEATER-THROUGHPUT SETUPNOTE: If the KRC-HR must be handled after the top cover has been removed,the unit must be held only on the

BASIC INSTALLATION1. Place the unit on a firm level surface free from excessive dirt or moisture.The KRC-HR is not particularly hum

INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONSCAUTIONS: When making connections to this component or any other, make surethat the power amplifier is OF

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONINPUTSFour single-ended inputs via standard RCA connectorsPH (Line level input if phono board is not installed)S-2

BASIC PREAMPLIFIER OPERATIONThe KRC-HR has the flexibility of a remote controlled device but does notrequire special attention in ord