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OWNER’S REFERENCEPHANTOM IISTEREO PREAMPLIFIERTHE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERINGPHANTOM II

10TechnologyKrell Current ModeA proprietary Krell circuit topology in which the audio gain stages of a componentoperate in the current rather than vol

11Unpacking and PlacementThis section describes the procedures for safely unpacking and placing yourPhantom II Preamplifier. The Phantom II preamplifi

12PlacementBefore you install an Phantom II preamplifier into your system, please follow theguidelines in this section to select a location for your c

13continuedSECTION THREEQuick StartTo access the full array of available functions for the Phantom II, please read thisentire owner’s reference manual

14Operating the Phantom IIAfter the Phantom II is connected to your system and to AC power, and thefront panel display has stopped scrolling, begin op

15SECTION FOURAnatomy of the Phantom IIThis section describes the Phantom II Preamplifier functions.Figure 1 Phantom II Front Panel1 Power Button7 St

16Front Panel DescriptionSee Figure 1 on the previous pageThe Phantom II Preamplifier front panel functions are described below:ChassisPreamplifier Ch

17Display3 Front Panel DisplayThe front panel display provides preamplifier channel status messages, includ-ing input status, tape output status, volu

18Level Control14 Level Control Knob or Level KeysUse this knob or keys to increase or decrease system volume level or, with thebalance key (C), to ad

19Figure 2 Phantom II Remote Control1 Power Key5 Menu Key6 Enter Key8 Single-ended Input Selection Keys 9 Balanced Input Selection Keys10 CAST Input

Phantom II Stereo Preamplifier Owner’s Reference, v1.0Krell Industries, LLC.45 Connair RoadOrange, CT 06477-3650 USAThis product complies with the EMC

20Remote Control DescriptionSee Figure 2 on the previous pageThe Phantom II remote provides the same power, preamplifier, level control, andnavigate/c

21Compact Disc and DVD FunctionsThe compact disc and DVD dual-purpose keys of the remote control are function-al with all Krell compact disc and DVD p

22KRELLFigure 3 Phantom II Back Panel15 Balanced Inputs: B-1, B-216 Single-ended Inputs: S-1, S-2, S-317 Tape Input18 CAST Inputs: C-1, C-219 Tape Ou

23Back Panel DescriptionSee Figure 3 on the previous pageThe preamplifier back panel provides all input and output connections, remotecontrol inputs a

24Remote Connections on the Back Panel22 RS-232The RS-232 port receives messages from a computer-based control system,providing integrated control of

25Phono Stage Connector25 Phono Power PortThis port is used for connecting the preamplifier to a Krell KPE phono stage.Power26 IEC Power Cord Receptac

26SECTION FIVEConnecting the Phantom II to Your SystemThis section describes Phantom II Preamplifier connections. Input and Output ConnectionsKrell re

27Connection StepsPosition the preamplifier where you intend to use it in your system. The following steps describe how to connect an Phantom II pream

(SECTION FIVE: Connecting the Phantom II to Your System continued)Figure 3 Connection Diagram28

29Phantom II OperationThe Phantom II Preamplifier is easy to operate. Instructions follow for on/off andstand-by operation.IMPORTANTAlways mute or ful

3ContentsList of Illustrations, page 4A Letter from Krell Industires LLC, page 5SECTION ONE: Phantom II Features and Technology, page 6Features, Revol

30Customizing the Phantom IIThe Phantom II Preamplifier easy-to-use menu allows you to configure the follow-ing functions. You can also use the menu t

31Menu FunctionsAC MainsThis function enables you to operate the Phantom II from a switched AC outlet. IfAC Mains is set to ON, the preamplifier turns

32Balance (channel)This function enables you to adjust the balance between the left and right outputchannels. The options are: CENTER, L .5-5 dB <,

33DisplayThis function enables you to turn on the front panel display (3) all the time, or turnit off after a time out. The options are: ON, TIMED.Ent

34continuedInfo This function enables you to access information about the preamplifier software,EEPROM, and PC Boards. The PC Boards are listed in the

35Input Level TrimThis function enables you to select an input offset for a particular input. Theoptions are: +/-6 dB, in 1 dB increments.Enter the me

36Input PhaseThis function enables you to invert the absolute polarity of the selected input 180degrees. The selections are: NORMAL, INVERT.Enter the

37(Input Trigger continued)OFFThe Phantom II does not respond to 12 V input trigger commands. NORMALThe Phantom II responds to 12 V input trigger comm

38Link Control (CAN Link)This function enables you to link and unlink CAN Link-enabled Krell products. Theoptions are:LINKED, UNLINKED.Enter the menu,

39Output TriggerThis function enables you to turn the two 12 Volt output triggers (25) on or off, orconfigure them with independent delays of up to 20

4List of IllustrationsFigure 1, page 15Phantom II Preamplifier Front PanelFigure 2, page 19Phantom II Remote ControlFigure 3, page 22Phantom II Preamp

40RC-5 ControlThis function enables you to change the link transmit status of the Phantom II. Theoptions are: LINK TRANSMIT, LINK RECEIVE.Enter the me

41RS-232 ControlThis function enables you to change the link transmit status of the Phantom II. Theoptions are LINK TRANSMIT, LINK RECEIVE.Enter the m

42Theater ModeThis function enables you to select theater mode volume for a particular input.Use this function when connecting the output of a preamp/

43Volume DisplayThis function enables you to select the numeric mode for the volume display, dis-playing values from softest to loudest: 0 to 151. Alt

44Troubleshooting System NoiseWhen you mix and match high-performance audio components, each with its ownground potential, a low frequency hum may occ

45WarrantyKrell products have a limited warranty. Amplifiers, preamplifiers, preamps/processors,and receivers carry a limited warranty of five years f

46Freight to the factory is your responsibility. Return freight within the United States(U.S.A.) is included in the warranty. If you have purchased yo

47Return Authorization ProcedureIf you believe there is a problem with your component, please contact your dealer,distributor, or the Krell factory to

48Inputs2 pr. CAST via 4-pin bayonet connectors2 pr. balanced via XLR connectors3 pr. single-ended via RCA connectorsTape input1 pr. single-ended via

OWNER’S REFERENCEV1.0KRELL INDUSTRIES, LLC.45 CONNAIR ROADORANGE, CT 06477-3650 USATEL: 203-298-4000 • FAX: 203-891-2028E-MAIL: [email protected]

5A Letter from Krell Industries LLCDear Audio Enthusiast,Thank you for your purchase of the Krell Phantom II preamplifier.The preamplifier plays a vit

6SECTION ONEPhantom II Features and Technology This section describes the innovative features and technology of the Phantom IIpreamplifier, and define

7Revolutionary Krell CAST TechnologyCurrent Audio Signal Transmission, termed CAST, is a revolutionary method ofconnecting analog audio components for

8Krell Current Mode maintains the integrity of the signal within the component andCAST preserves the transmitted signal between components. Together,

9Definition of TermsThe following are definitions of key terms used in this owner’s reference:Inputs and OutputsBalancedA symmetrical input or output