Krell sbp 32 x owners manual

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A. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Krell family of audio components. You have joined a select group of discriminating listeners who enjoy the finest in music reproduction. Krell Digital (KDI) is dedicated to thee development of technoIogically ~ advanced components tor the reproduction of digitally recorded music. These designs continue the KreI1 tradi- tion of uncompromising performance through leading- edge technology. In the unlikely, event that your SBP-32X should require service you will be pleased to know that it is backed by a comprehensive Customer Satisfaction policy and one of the most advanced service facilities in the industry. For detailed information on the terms and conditions of ser- vice please consult your warranty registration card or your authorized KRELL Distributor. This Owner's Reference is divided into several sections, each designed to perfo .rm a different function. A Question and Answer section anO a Technical Assistance Glossary are included where answers to common questions are provided. Should you have any questions or suggestigns ~lease feel free to contact your authorized dealer or the KRELL staff for assistance. B., TABLE OF,,CONTENTS 2 3 3 5 7 9 11 13 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY BASIC INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS OPERATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GLOSSARY SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION

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C. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly_ approved by t_h,e party responsible for compli- ance could void the user s authority to operate the equip- ment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to com- ply with the fimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable .protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential-installation. This equipment gener- ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of-the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio~V technician for help. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "Television Interference Handbook" This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00450-7 WARNING: The use of non-shielded analog output cables and non-shielded digital input' cables if coax is used for the digital input (fibre optic interconnect need not be shielded) will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this type of device. 2