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Krell HTS 7.1 set up

Hi all,

Well after 15 or so years, I finally picked up a Krell HTS 7.1.

right away, I noticed that my mains don't have any bass, nada, no signal to the woofers.  I'm guessing that's a set up issue.  Also, I want to assign the toslink input to Aux1 and my turntable preamp to aux 2.

I'm assuming that you need the On screen menu to do this.

However, since my panny plasma isn't 15 years old.......How can I see the menu?  I also am in need of a remote to complete the set up process, I know there are after market remotes available, but don't want to order one until I figure out the menu issue.

Thanks for your 2¢

-W


waybro
auxinput
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You will need a "Composite to HDMI converter".  Just google for this and you'll find lots of options.  The onscreen menu is only available from certain video outputs on the HTS (like the composite or S-Video output). 

You might have to look around for a compatible remote.  Here's an option:

https://www.remotes.com/krell-p/KRELL-RT305166.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_YmsgZH34gIVBr3sCh1nPQjBEAQYASABEgLInPD_BwE

Sometimes you can find an original Krell HTS 7.1 remote on ebay.  Or maybe this, but very expensive:

https://www.remotes.com/krell-p/KRELL-305166-G.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_YmsgZH34gIVBr3sCh1nPQjBEAQYAiA...

auxinput
2,920 posts
 
Oh, by the way, if you supply a 2-channel PCM audio signal to the HTS 7.1, it will just play it full range to left/right speakers.  It will send this through the crossover and to the subwoofer output.   Only Dolby Digital and DTS movie sountracks will have bass subwoofer processing.
waybro OP
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Thanks for the advice,  I picked up a composite to HDMI converter in anticipation of this issue arising,  It hasn't helped.

I've also seen those remotes.  I'd like the OEM but it's pretty steep at over $100.00.

I may have to look for an old TV on CL as an option.

Does it make sense that I'm not getting any bottom from my speakers?  Is the preamp default set to small speakers?

Thanks again

-W
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