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Note

Save all packing materials. If you

need to ship the Phantom in the

future, repack the unit in its orig-

inal packaging to prevent ship-

ping damage.

Phantom

tereo Preamplifier

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

Getting Started

K RELL

THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING

hank you for your purchase of the Krell Phantom preamplifier. The Phantom features

rell Current Mode circuit topologies, Krell CAST technology, and a powerful, sepa-

rate power supply for exceptional audio performance. A thoughtful suite of menu

options ensures that the Phantom can be customized for the greatest ease of oper-

ation.

Please contact your authorized dealer, distributor, or Krell if you have any questions

not addressed in the owner’s reference.

The Phantom is comprised of two chassis: the preamplifier chassis and the power

supply chassis.

The preamplifier’s front panel provides power on, input selection, level control,

menu functions, and status display. The rear panel allows connection to audio

sources, power amplifiers and other system components

The power supply unit contains powerful transformers, high quality regulators, and

extensive electrical and magnetic shielding, supplying optimum regulated DC power

to the preamplifier.

The remote control provides power, preamplifier, level control, navigation and

customization functions, CD and DVD player controls and menu configuration.

Do not place the preamplifier where it could be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not remove or bypass the ground pin on the end of the AC cord. This may cause radio fre-

quency interference (RFI) to be introduced into your playback system.

The ventilation slots on the top and bottom of the preamplifier must be unobstructed at all

times during operation. Do not place flammable material on top of or beneath the component.

Turn off all systems’ power before connecting the preamplifier to any component.

Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality, free from frayed ends, short circuits,

or cold solder joints.

THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ANY KRELL PRODUCT.

1. Open the shipping box and remove the top layer of foam. You will see these

items:

2. Car

efully remove all items fr

om the shipping box.

3. Place the preamplifier and power supply in a safe location and remove the pro-

tective plastic wrapping.

We recommend that you place the preamplifier on top of the power supply unit.

Place them on a fir

m, level sur

face, away fr

om excessive heat, humidity, or mois-

ture. The preamplifier requires at least two inches (5 cm) of clearance on each side

and at least two inches (5 cm) of clearance above to provide adequate ventilation.

Installations inside cabinetry may need extra ventilation.

WARNINGS

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Unpacking

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Connecting the

Phantom

to Your System

The Phantom preamplifier has superb regulation and does not require a dedicated

AC circuit. Avoid connections through extension cords or multiple AC adapters.

igh quality 15 amp AC strips are acceptable. The use of AC line conditioning

evices is not recommended. The features provided by these devices are already

on board the Phantom.

Position the preamplifier and power supply where you intend to use them in your

system. Do not move the chassis after they are connected.

1. Connect the power supply chassis and the preamplifier chassis with the 12-pin

DC cable provided, using the back panel DC power connectors (25).

2. Neatly arrange and organize wiring to and from the preamplifier and all compo-

ents. 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.

Connect the supplied AC power cord to the IEC power cord receptacle (28) of

the power supply unit.

6. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into AC power and turn on the main

power switch (30). The display (3) scrolls through

PHANTOM SOFTWARE VERSION,

and the stand-by/power LED (7) illuminates red on the preamplifier and green on

the power supply, indicating that the Phantom is in stand-by mode. When the

scrolling stops, the Phantom is ready to be powered on.

Note

Use only the power cord provided with the Phantom to make the connection to AC power.

Operation with a power cord other than the one supplied by Krell can induce noise, limit cur-

rent, or otherwise impair the ability of the preamplifier to perform optimally.

After the Phantom is connected to your system and to AC power, and the front

panel display has stopped scrolling, begin operation:

1. Press the power button (1) on the front panel, or the remote control power key.

The standby/power LED turns blue. The display shows the factory default input:

S-1, and level: 000. The Phantom is now in the operational mode.

2. With the preamplifier output muted, or the volume fully attenuated, select a

sour

ce manually using the front panel input select buttons (8, 9, or 10) or the

emote input select keys. Star

t 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 button (1) or

emote power key. (We recommend leaving the Phantom in the stand-by mode

when it is not playing music.)

The balance function allows adjustment of the left and right balance. The options

are: CENTER, L .5-5 dB <, R .5-5 dB >.

1. Press the preamplifier’s menu button (5), then use the level control knob, to

select:

BALANCE.

2. Pr

ess the enter button (6). The display shows the default mode:

CENTER.

Use the level contr

ol knob to select the desir

ed balance option fr

om .5 to +5 dB

in .5 dB increments, left or right.

4. Press the enter button to confirm the selection. The display reads:

BALANCE.

Press the MENU button to return to normal operation.

The balance can also be adjusted directly using

BAL L and BAL R keys on the

remote control.

4 Krell Phantom

Operating the

Phantom

This product complies with the

EMC directive (89/336/EEC)

and the low-voltage directive

(73/23/EEC).

1 Preamplifier chassis

1 Power supply chassis

1 IEC connector (AC power) cord

1 12-pin DC supply cable

1 Remote control

2 AAA remote batteries

1 T-10 Torx wrench for remote

1 Owner’s reference

Placement

AC POWER GUIDELINES

MODEL SERIAL NUMBER

Phantom Pr

eamplifier

Overview

PHANTOM

HANTOM

The owner’s reference for this

product, including a detailed

description of features, technolo-

gies, and warranty is available on

the web at: www.krellonline.com

Channel Balance

Adjustment

Krell recommends using its

proprietary Krell CAST system

for unparalleled sonic perfor-

mance for connections

between the preamplifier and

other CAST-equipped compo-

nents. Krell CAST uses flexible

interconnecting cables that

can be drawn through tight

spaces and concealed.

The Phantom also offers bal-

anced operation. This not only

minimizes sonic loss but is

also immune to induced noise,

especially for installations

using long cables.

This CLASS 1 apparatus must

be connected to a MAINS sock-

et outlet with a pr

otective earth

ing connection.

Summary of content (2 pages)

PAGE 1
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 amp AC strips are acceptable. The use of AC line conditioning devices is not recommended. The features provided by these devices are already on board the Phantom.
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Figure 3 The Phantom Back Panel Figure 1 The Phantom Front Panel PHANTOM Front Panel 1 Power Use this to switch the preamplifier between stand-by and operational modes. 2 Infrared emitter This transmits infrared commands to a programmable remote control, such as the universal Krell Touch Screen Remote. 3 Display This provides channel status messages, including input selection, volume level, balance offset, and menu selections. 4 Infrared sensor This receives commands from the remote control.