Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Keep these Instructions.
S –1000 Surround Preamp/ProcessorInstructions for Use v 07.0 Krell Industries, Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-298-4000 FAX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL [email protected] WEBSITE http://www.krellonline.com © 2007 by Krell Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. P/N 309958 DTS Digital...
Page 3 - Contents; Page
Contents Krell S –1000 iii INTRODUCTION 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS 2 UNPACKING 4 PLACEMENT 5 AC Power Guidelines 5 GETTING STARTED 6 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 8 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 13 Battery Installation and Removal 13 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 16 CONNECTING THE S–1000 TO YOUR SYSTEM 19 First: Connect...
Page 4 - Illustrations
iv Krell S –1000 FIGURE 1 The S –1000 Front Panel 7 FIGURE 2 The S –1000 Remote Control 7 FIGURE 5 The S –1000 Back Panel 14 TABLE 1 S –1000 Connections and Corresponding Factory Default Decoding Modes, by Device 14 TABLE 2 Krell Music Surround Modes for the S –1000 62 Illustrations Tables Page Page
Page 5 - Introduction
Krell S –1000 1 Thank you for your purchase of the Krell S –1000 Surround Preamp/Processor. The S –1000 serves as the centerpiece in a Krell HEAT™—High EndAudio Theater—system, which applies the fundamental principles ofKrell engineering to the creation of a fully integrated high-perfor-mance multi-...
Page 6 - Definition of Terms; OPERATION
2 Krell S –1000 Following are the definitions of key terms used in your owner’s refer-ence manual: Balanced A symmetrical input or output circuit that has equal impedance fromboth input terminals to a common ground reference point. Theindustry standard for professional and sound recording installati...
Page 7 - Definition of Terms,
Krell S –1000 3 Krell HEAT The Krell term HEAT, or High End Audio Theater, is a design applica-tion incorporated into Krell components to enhance multi-channelhome entertainment systems. A Krell HEAT system is an integratedhome theater system consisting of a state-of-the-art Krell preamp/processor a...
Page 8 - Unpacking; S –1000 Surround Preamp/processor; Return
Unpacking 4 Krell S –1000 Open the box and remove the top layer of foam. You see theseitems: 1 S –1000 Surround Preamp/processor 1 IEC connector (AC power) cord 1 S –1000 handheld remote control 1 CR2025 lithium battery 1 12 VDC output (12 V trigger) cable 1 packet containing the S –1000 Quick Setup...
Page 9 - Placement
Krell S –1000 5 Before you install the S –1000 Surround Preamp/processor into yoursystem, review the following guidelines to choose the location forthe component. This will facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation. The S –1000 does not require any type of special rack or cabinet forinstallation...
Page 10 - Getting Started; using; To View the Setup Menu.; See
Getting Started 6 Krell S –1000 The S –1000 Surround Preamp/processor provides a variety of con-nection and operation options for outstanding music and cinemasoundtrack reproduction, and offers a high degree of flexibility via anon-screen menu system. To setup the S –1000 quickly: 1. Connect the S –...
Page 11 - FRONT PANEL
REMOTE ONLY FUNCTIONS 28 Amp Key 29 Menu Key 30 Prev Key 31 Mute Key 32 Enter Key 33 Right Directional Key All other functions on the remote control duplicate front panel functions. The following keys are not active on the S –1000 remote: MAIN, Z2, THX Note: 6 The LD key on the remote corresponds to...
Page 12 - Front Panel and Remote Control Description; See Figures 1 and 2 on page 7; For functions accessed only using the remote con-; Infrared Sensor; Press this button or key to select the digital video disc device.; Basic Functions
Front Panel and Remote Control Description See Figures 1 and 2 on page 7 8 Krell S –1000 The S –1000 Surround Preamp/processor front panel and remotecontrol access power on and off; input, and processing mode selec-tion; monitoring and display of processor status; and balance andvolume control. For ...
Page 13 - For information on decoding modes, see; Front Panel Description,; Decoding Modes
Krell S –1000 9 9 TV Button/Key Press this button or key to select the television device. 10 CD Button/Key Press this button or key to select the compact disc device. 11 Tuner Button/Key Press this button or key to select the AM/FM tuner device. 12 Aux Button/Aux1 Key Press this button or key to sel...
Page 14 - 0 Front Panel Display; Configure; Display Window; Note
10 Krell S –1000 18 Pro Logic II Button/LED/PL Key Press this button or key to select the Dolby Pro Logic II modesfor Dolby Surround encoded material, including laser discs,videotapes, television broadcasts, and compact discs. The Dolby Pro Logic II modes are selected automatically if Dolby Digitals...
Page 15 - appears on the front panel display. To; appears on the front panel display. Then use the direction; 5 Save Button; Saving and Recalling Customized Settings and; 6 Volume Knob/Directional Keys; Processor Functions
Front Panel Description, continued Krell S –1000 11 22 Surr/Back Button/LED/Rear Key Press the surr/back button or key, then use the direction or levelbuttons (28) to adjust the volume of the surround loudspeakers.The phrase SURROUND TRIM appears on the front panel display. To adjust the back loudsp...
Page 16 - These keys are not active on the S –1000 remote control:; Remote Control Only Description; See Figure 2 on page 7
12 Krell S –1000 The S –1000 remote control uses one CR2025 lithium battery, whichis included with the shipment. To open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control: 1. Place the remote face down on the table. 2. Use your thumbnail or a small jeweler’s or eyeglass screwdriver to move t...
Page 17 - appears in the front panel display.; 3 Directional Keys; Right Directional Key.; Use this key to engage the Digital; Use these keys to select EQ; All Directional Keys.; Use all four directional keys to navigate; Up and Down Directional Keys.; Use these keys to adjust vol-
Front Panel Description, continued Krell S –1000 13 30 Prev Key Use this key to return to the previously displayed setup menuscreen. 31 Mute Key Use this key to mute the S–1000 output. When this function isactive, VOLUME MUTE appears in the front panel display. 32 Enter Key Use this key to accept se...
Page 18 - BACK PANEL
POWER HDMI OUT HDMI 4 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 12VDC OUT 12VDC IN 1 2 3 4 Processor RC-5 IN SBL SL C L R SW SR SBR 50/60 Hz RS-232 MADE IN USA DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 SBL SBR SL SR ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS COMPOSITE VIDEO OSD OUT 3 1 2 4 S-VIDEO 1 3 2 4 OUT OSD OSD COMPONENT VIDEO IN Pr Pb Y 3 Pr ...
Page 19 - TABLE 1 S –1000 Connections and Corresponding; Step 2, Configure Devices
DEVICE S–1000 CONNECTIONS FACTORY DEFAULT DECODING MODES Digital Analog Digital Analog Video Audio Audio Dolby 2.0 Dolby 5.1 DTS 5.1 PCM DVD Component 1 COAX 1 S1 Dolby D+ Dolby D 5.1 DTS 5.1 Dolby PLII Dolby PLII Dolby PLII Movie Movie Movie Movie CABLE HDMI TM 2 COAX 3 S4 Dolby D+ Dolby D 5.1 DTS ...
Page 20 - Back Panel Description; See Figure 3 on page 14
Back Panel Description See Figure 3 on page 14 16 Krell S –1000 The back panel of the S –1000 Surround Preamp/processor providesall audio and video input and output connections, remote controlinputs and outputs, power on and off, and power connection. Theback panel functions are described below. 34 ...
Page 21 - The S –1000 is equipped with one HDMITM video output.; Back Panel Description,
Krell S –1000 17 44 Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs The S –1000 is equipped with four coaxial digital audio inputswith RCA connectors. 45 Digital Audio Outputs The S –1000 is equipped with one digital audio outputs: coaxialwith an RCA connector. 46 S-video Outputs The S –1000 is equipped with two S-vid...
Page 22 - Inputs; The S –1000 is equipped with four HDMITM video inputs.; the HDMITM inputs. On screen display (OSD) is not available from the; 8 Back Panel Power Switch; Use this switch to change the S–1000 from off to stand-by.; 9 IEC Connector; Power Connections
Back Panel Description, continued 18 Krell S –1000 53 HDMI ™ Inputs The S –1000 is equipped with four HDMI™ video inputs. The S –1000 switches HDMI™ video only. Audio signal is not available via the HDMI™ inputs. On screen display (OSD) is not available from the HDMI™ output. When an HDMI™ input is ...
Page 23 - Stereo analog input sources.
First:Connect Analog and Digital Sources FOLLOW THESE CONNECTION STEPS Connecting the S –1000to Your System Krell S –1000 19 This section provides information about connecting the S –1000 Sur-round Preamp/processor to analog and digital sources, video sources,and amplifiers. The S –1000 is equipped ...
Page 24 - S-video inputs can be seen only on S-video outputs. Composite inputs; To view the setup menu.; Connecting the S –1000 to Your System,
IMPORTANT:ACCESSING THEON-SCREEN DISPLAY 20 Krell S –1000 4. Connect the video source outputs to the appropriate video inputs on the S –1000. Component video inputs. Use the component connection when the source device (DVD) and output device (TV) both featurecomponent connections. Component video si...
Page 25 - appear in the front panel display; IMPORTANT
Krell S –1000 21 The S –1000 has balanced outputs with XLR connectors and single-ended outputs with RCA connectors. Both outputs are active at alltimes, allowing simultaneous connection to separate amplifiers.Connect only one of these output formats to a single amplifier. 6. Connect the outputs of t...
Page 26 - Overview: System Configuration and Navigation
IMPORTANT:FOR BEST RESULTSFOLLOW THESE STEPS Overview: System Configuration and Navigation 22 Krell S –1000 This section briefly outlines S –1000 Surround Preamp/processorconfiguration menus and introduces menu navigation features. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step configuration menus let you set upy...
Page 27 - Overview: System Configuration and Navigation,; 3 Direction or Level Keys; Use all four directional keys to navigate the on-screen menus.; Pre Key; The power key for the S–1000 is marked:
NAVIGATIONCONVENTIONS Overview: System Configuration and Navigation, continued Krell S –1000 23 The remote control is the main input device for configuring theS –1000. For all menu mode options, use the following keys to navi-gate through the configuration menu screens: 29 Menu Key Press this key on...
Page 28 - System Configuration; Main Menu Screen
24 Krell S –1000 The S–1000 Surround Preamp/processor is shipped with factorydefault selections in the configuration menus. For correct operationand maximum performance, use the sequence starting below, on this page, to configure the S–1000 through the interactive on-screen menus. These menus are st...
Page 29 - System Configuration,; Speaker Main Menu Screen; Configure Speakers
Krell S –1000 25 System Configuration, continued Step 1, Listening Room Setup The first option on the main menu screen, LISTENING ROOM SETUP, lets you define the number and type of loudspeakers in your system andselect the bass range for each loudspeaker. It also allows you tocontrol the subwoofer o...
Page 31 - Speaker Distance; Room Setup Screen; Any speaker not configured in the
Krell S –1000 27 System Configuration, continued Step 1, Listening Room Setup The second option on the speaker main menu screen, SPEAKER DIS- TANCE , allows you to tell the S–1000 the exact location of each loud- speaker in your system. Select SPEAKER DISTANCE on the SPEAKER MAIN MENU . The ROOM SET...
Page 32 - A sound pressure level (SPL) meter is required for this procedure.; Calibrate Room Setup Screen; Auto Noise Sequence; Auto Calibration Screen; Calibrate Volume
28 Krell S –1000 The third option on the speaker main menu screen, CALIBRATE VOLUME, allows you to calibrate each channel using the internal noise genera-tor of the S–1000. A sound pressure level (SPL) meter is required for this procedure. Select CALIBRATE VOLUME on the MAIN MENU. The CALIBRATE ROOM...
Page 33 - channel dB setting on the screen blinks, and you hear; channel dB setting on the screen blinks.; Any loudspeaker not configured in the; menu; displays; Manual Noise Sequence
Krell S –1000 29 Set the SPL meter to C weighting and slow response. After initializ-ing, the LEFT channel dB setting on the screen blinks, and you hear band limited white noise through the left loudspeaker. This noisecontinues for two seconds and then moves clockwise to the nextloudspeaker in the s...
Page 34 - Some S –1000 configurations are designed for digital only, and some
IMPORTANT:PLEASE READ BEFORESTARTING STEP 2,CONFIGURE DEVICES The S –1000 is shipped with pre-selected connections for eachdevice, as well as factory default decoding modes for analog anddigital inputs. See Table 1, on page 15. To illustrate the method of selecting configuration options availablethr...
Page 35 - Configure Devices Screen; Assign Video Input
System Configuration, continued Step 2, Configure Devices Krell S –1000 31 The second option on the main menu screen, CONFIGURE DEVICES, allows you to assign video and audio inputs to source devices andconfigure triggers for devices in the system. Select CONFIGURE DEVICES on the MAIN MENU. The CONFI...
Page 37 - Assign Analog Audio; Select; Assign Audio Inputs Screen
Krell S –1000 33 Select ANALOG. The ASSIGN ANALOG AUDIO INPUT screen appears. Use the direction and enter keys to scroll through and select thedevice you want to configure, select the MIGRATION / REC input, and choose the analog mode, if mode options are available. System Configuration, continued St...
Page 38 - Notes; Assign Digital Audio
34 Krell S –1000 After the selections for analog audio inputs are entered, press theprevious key. The ASSIGN AUDIO INPUTS screen appears. Select DIGITAL. The ASSIGN DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT screen appears. Use the direction and enter keys to scroll through and select the dig-ital device you want to confi...
Page 39 - Assign Lip Synch
Krell S –1000 35 The lip synchronization screen allows you to add an adjustableamount of delay, from 0 to 200 ms, to the digital audio signal decod-ing process. LIP SYNC is used to synchronize a digital audio source (DVD, satellite, or cable decoder) with a display (LCD, plasma TV, orprojector), whe...
Page 40 - screen allows you to link any one of four EQ; from the assign audio inputs screen. The; Assign EQ Memory
36 Krell S –1000 The ASSIGN EQ MEMORY screen allows you to link any one of four EQ memories, or OFF, to any one of 10 devices. Once a link is made, the selected EQ memory loads automatically every time the device ischosen. For more information on Room EQ, see pages 53-56. Select EQ MEMORY from the a...
Page 41 - Configure Trigger; Configure Trigger Screen
Krell S –1000 37 The final option on the CONFIGURE DEVICES menu is CONFIGURE TRIGGER. This option allows you to customize the operation of the four remoteoutput 12 VDC (12 Volt trigger) connectors (54) on the back panel. Select CONFIGURE TRIGGER from the CONFIGURE DEVICES menu. The CONFIGURE TRIGGER...
Page 43 - Use the third option on the main menu,; to; from the main menu. The; Configure Levels Screen
Note Krell S –1000 39 Use the third option on the main menu, CONFIGURE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT to set trims, adjust modes, and set the main volume limit. Trims add a fixed positive or negative volume offset that allows youto compensate for devices with different volume levels. After adjust-ing the volume t...
Page 44 - is a master volume trim that is activated when an; from the; Device Trim; Device Trim Screen
40 Krell S –1000 The DEVICE TRIM is a master volume trim that is activated when an input device is selected; it has a range of +/- 15 dB. Select DEVICE TRIM from the CONFIGURE LEVELS menu. The DEVICE TRIM screen appears: Use the direction and enter keys to select the devices for which youwant to set...
Page 46 - INPUT GAIN; Analog Input Trim; Analog Input Trim Screen
42 Krell S –1000 Use the direction keys (75) to select the anti-clip option you want ( ON or OFF ) and the input gain decibel level. Krell recommends leaving anti-clip ON. ON The anti-clip function measures the signal level and prevents theinput signal from overloading (clipping) the analog-to-digit...
Page 47 - Music Mode Sub Trim Screen; Music Mode Sub Trim; Use the
Krell S –1000 43 System Configuration, continued Step 3, Configure Level Adjustment After setting the selection, press the previous key (30) once to returnto the CONFIGURE LEVELS menu screen. Music Mode Sub Trim Screen Music Mode Sub Trim Use the MUSIC MODE SUB TRIM menu to adjust the trim for the s...
Page 48 - menu to adjust the signal for DTS Neo:6 music; from the configure levels menu. The; User Selectable Modes; DTS Control Screen; DTS Control
44 Krell S –1000 Use the DTS CONTROL menu to adjust the signal for DTS Neo:6 music mode. The center gain adjusts the amount of center channel infor-mation present in the left and right loudspeakers. The adjustmentrange is 0 (no center channel information subtracted (wide soundfield) to 5 (maximum le...
Page 49 - PLII Control Screen; PLII Control
Krell S –1000 45 System Configuration, continued Step 3, Configure Level Adjustment PLII Control Screen After setting your selections, press the previous key (30) once toreturn to the CONFIGURE LEVELS screen. Use the PLII CONTROL menu to adjust the signal for Dolby Pro Logic II music mode, which der...
Page 50 - When; Maximum Volume Limit
46 Krell S –1000 System Configuration, continued Step 3, Configure Level Adjustment After setting your selection, press the previous key once to return tothe CONFIGURE LEVELS screen. When MAXIMUM VOLUME LIMIT is set, Step 3, Configure Levels Adjust- ment, is complete. Press the previous key (30) twi...
Page 51 - Operation Screen; OSD Operation
Krell S –1000 47 The final option on the main menu screen, OPERATION , lets you select position and display time for on-screen display (OSD), set audiooperation, program a learning remote control, adjust lip synchroniza-tion, and adjust frequency response using the Krell Digital RoomEqualizer. Selec...
Page 52 - Audio Operation Screen; Audio Operation
48 Krell S –1000 The on-screen display feature allows you to customize on-screendisplay options. OSD ON TIME Choose the number of seconds (0-10) that the on-screen displayinformation remains on the screen. LINE NUMBER Choose the location (from 1, top line, to 10, bottom line) at which theon-screen d...
Page 54 - Input Setup Screen
50 Krell S –1000 System Configuration, continued Step 4, Operation 7.1 Input Setup Screen ACTIVE INPUTS Use the direction keys to find the input combination that matchesyour connections. Press enter to set the selection. ACTIVE SW Select YES if subwoofer is present and NO if it is not. After setting...
Page 55 - Program Remote Screen A; Program Remote
Krell S –1000 51 System Configuration, continued Step 4, Operation Program Remote Screen A Program Remote Screen B Program Remote The PROGRAM REMOTE menu allows you to program a learning remote control to operate the S –1000. The infrared sensor on the front panel is inactive until programming is co...
Page 56 - System Information Screen; System Information
52 Krell S –1000 System Configuration, continued Step 4, Operation Program Remote, continued 1. Rotate the knob (26) on the front panel to select a command. The command appears on the front panel display window (20). 2. Place the programmable remote in program mode (see the learn- ing remote user ma...
Page 57 - ADJUSTABLE PARAMETERS
IMPORTANT:PLEASE READ BEFORECONFIGURING ROOMEQ SETUP System Configuration, continued Step 4, Operation ADJUSTABLE PARAMETERS The Room EQ Setup accesses the Digital Room Equalizer, a featuredesigned by Krell to provide every adjustment from simple bass andtreble to comprehensive room correction. The ...
Page 58 - CHANNEL SELECTION; The selection; overrides individually configured channels.
CHANNEL SELECTION System Configuration, continued Step 4, Operation SAVING ROOM EQ SETUPMEMORY USING ROOM EQ SETUP INTHE OPERATIONAL MODE When the channel field is set to ALL, the ROOM EQ SETUP menu displays the filter settings which apply to all channels and all of the channelsare filtered in the s...
Page 59 - Room EQ Setup Screen; Room EQ Setup
Krell S –1000 55 System Configuration, continued Step 4, Operation Room EQ Setup Screen Room EQ Setup The final item on the OPERATION menu, ROOM EQ SETUP , allows you to adjust your loudspeaker to your listening area using the Krell DigitalRoom Equalizer. Select ROOM EQ SETUP from the OPERATION menu...
Page 60 - Navigate to; Not all parameters are adjustable for all filter types.; and set the selection, if you want to hear your configu-
56 Krell S –1000 System Configuration, continued Step 4, Operation Room EQ Setup continued Note TYPE Navigate to TYPE, and configure one, two, or all of the three bands (I, II, III) for FREQ, SHAPE, and LEVEL. It is not necessary to configure all three filters, you may configure only oneor two filte...
Page 61 - Recalling Customized Settings; above to
Saving and Recalling Customized Settings andRestoring the Factory Default System Settings Krell S-1000 57 To save the customized settings that you have entered, press andhold the save button (25) for approximately four seconds. The frontpanel displays SAVING SETUP while the settings are being stored...
Page 63 - Use the tape output to create a processor loop, when the S –1000; The tape output functions only with analog sources.; . You want to watch TV and listen to a CD at the same time. If; SIMULCAST
Krell S –1000 59 Operating the S –1000, continued Tape Input and Output, continued Notes 3. Use the tape output to create a processor loop, when the S –1000 is connected to a graphic equalizer or other ancillary equipment.Connect the equipment to the S –1000 tape outputs (34) asdescribed in the equi...
Page 64 - can be accessed using the; can be accessed using the mode 2 but-
Appendix: Decoding Modes for the S –1000 60 Krell S –1000 The S –1000 Surround Preamp/processor automatically engages theappropriate decoding mode for the following signals: DOLBY DIGITAL 2.0 OR DOLBY DIGITAL 2.0 + DOLBY PRO LOGIC Select a Dolby Digital 2.0 or Dolby Digital 2.0 + Dolby Pro Logicdefa...
Page 66 - TABLE 6
Appendix: Additional Decoding Modes for the S –1000, continued 62 Krell S –1000 Krell Music Surround Modes simulate different soundfield experienceswhen listening to music. The table below lists the modes and theloudspeakers that operate within each mode: Krell Music SurroundModes TABLE 6 Krell Musi...
Page 67 - Warranty
Warranty Krell S –1000 63 To register your product forwarranty benefits, pleasecomplete and return theWarranty Registration Cardenclosed in the shipping boxwithin 15 days of purchase. Thank you. Krell products have a limited warranty. Amplifiers, preamplifiers, pre-amp/ processors, and receivers car...
Page 69 - Return Authorization Procedure; before; SERIAL NUMBER
Return Authorization Procedure Krell S –1000 65 If you believe there is a problem with your component, please con-tact your dealer, distributor, or the Krell factory to discuss the prob-lem before you return the component for repair. To expedite service, you may wish to complete and e-mail the Servi...
Page 70 - Specifications; OUTPUTS
Specifications 66 Krell S –1000 OUTPUTS REMOTE DECODING MODES INPUTS SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD ) "A" WEIGHTED 94 dB UNWEIGHTED 20 Hz-20 kHz, -88 dB ANALOG AUDIO 1 pair balanced via XLR connectors7 pairs single-ended via RCA connectors8 7.1 via RCA connectors DIGITA...
Page 71 - WEIGHT; POWER CONSUMPTION
Specifications, continued Krell S –1000 67 WEIGHT SURROUND ENHANCEMENT MODES DIMENSIONS KRELL MUSIC SURROUND General AdmissionFront RowOn StageEnhanced StereoOrchestraMezzanineFull Range + SubMonophonicParty 35 W INCHES 17.3w x 5.7h x 16.5d CENTIMETERS 43.8w x 14.4h x 41.8d SHIPPING 25 lb. 11.3 kg U...