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Connecting
the
KAV-280cd
to Your System
USING BALANCED
CONNECTIONS
Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balanced
interconnect cables not only can minimize sonic loss but are also
immune to induced noise, especially with installations using long
cables. Balanced connections have 6 dB more gain than single-
ended connections. When level matching is critical, keep this gain
value in mind.
Connection
Steps
Follow these steps to connect the KAV-280cd to your system.
1. Make sure all power sources and components are off before
connecting inputs and outputs.
Neatly organize the wiring between the KAV-280cd and all sys-
tem components. Separate AC wires from audio cables to pre-
vent hum or other unwanted noises from being introduced into
the system.
Connect the interconnect cables from your preamplifier to the
KAV-280cd balanced or single-ended analog outputs on the
back panel. The balanced outputs use three-pin XLR connectors;
the single-ended outputs use RCA connectors. Maintain the cor-
rect left/right orientation of these outputs.
or
Connect the KAV-280cd digital coaxial output or optics output to
the input of your preamp/processor.
Plug the AC power cord into the IEC power connector on the
back panel, then plug the AC power cord into the wall socket.
The red stand-by LED on the front panel illuminates.
IMPORTANT Do not press the power button or power key until initialization is com-
plete.
When you plug the AC power cord into the wall socket, the red stand-
by LED illuminates. After a 30-second delay, the init LED (12) illumi-
nates, indicating that initializing is complete. You can now switch to
the operational mode.
14 Krell KAV-280cd