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KPS 25sc
Krell Playback System
with Krell CAST Technology
Instructions for Use
Owner’s Reference
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Krell Industries, Inc. KPS 25sc 45 Connair Road Krell Playback System Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA with Krell CAST TEL 203-799-9954 Technology FAX 203-891-2028 v 00.1 E-MAIL krell @ krellonline.com WEBSITE http://www.krellonline.com This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC). WARNINGS The KPS 25sc must be placed on a firm. level surface where it is not exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not remove or bypass the ground pin on the end of the
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Page Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS REVOLUTIONARY KRELL CAST TECHNOLOGY 3 UNPACKING 4 PLACEMENT 4 4 AC Power Guidelines 5 QUICK START Factory Default Settings 5 Input and Output Connections 5 Power On 6 To Play a Compact Disc 6 To Play Another Input Source 6 9 INSTALLING THE ACRYLIC COVER Attaching the Acrylic Cover 9 Connecting the Flex Foil Cable 10 10 Adjusting the Cover Closing Speed 12 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 15 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 18 Battery Ins
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continued Page Contents, 26 OPERATING YOUR KPS 25sc To Play a Compact Disc 26 How to Write a Program 26 How to Create an A/B Loop 27 To Play Another Input Source 27 CUSTOMIZING CONFIGURATIONS 27 Change the Cover Operation Mode 27 Change the Shutter Operation Mode 28 Configuring for Theater Throughput 28 Amplifier Control Options 29 Adjust Menu Display Brightness 30 Assign Custom Names to Inputs 30 Change an Input’s Volume Trim 31 Change the Volume Control Sensitivity 31 Return All Settings to Fa
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Introduction Definition of Terms Thank you for your purchase of the KPS 25sc Following are the definitions of key terms used in your owner’s reference manual. Krell Playback System. The integrated design of the KPS 25sc incorporates a compact disc transport, a digital-to-analog processor, and a CONFIGURATIONS high resolution preamplifier in one stand alone Krell Link unit. The compact disc transport design pro- A method of synchronizing remote control oper- vides high position accuracy and elimi
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Definition of Terms, continued Krell Current Audio Signal Transmission Stand-by Mode A low power consumption status that keeps the (CAST) A proprietary Krell circuit technology for con- audio and regulator circuits at idle. Krell recom- necting analog components, in which the audio mends leaving the component in the stand-by waveform is transmitted between components mode when it is not playing music. in the current rather than voltage domain. The speed and bandwidth provided by Krell CAST TECHN
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Revolutionary Krell CAST Technology Current Audio Signal Transmission, termed sion between components are eliminated. Cable impedances and their effects on the transmitted CAST, is a revolutionary method of connecting analog audio components for unparalleled signal are non-existent. sonic performance. Innovative engineering How CAST and Krell Current Mode Interact combines the new Krell CAST circuitry with While CAST is a new method of transferring the existing Krell Current Mode technology to c
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Unpacking Placement 1. Open the shipping box and remove the top Before you install the KPS 25sc into your sys- tem, review the following guidelines to properly layer of foam. You see these items: place your component. This will facilitate a 1 KPS 25sc clean, trouble-free installation. The KPS 25sc 1 acrylic cover in velvet pouch does not require a special rack or cabinet for 1 KPS 25sc tabletop remote control installation. For the dimensions of the KPS 25sc, 1 KPS 25sc handheld remote control se
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Quick Start To access the full array of available features for Do not attempt to change CAST cable termina- the KPS 25sc, please read the entire KPS 25sc tions or CAST inputs or outputs to RCA or XLR connectors. It is electrically impossible to con- owner’s reference manual. The abbreviated procedures in this Quick Start section will allow vert CAST input or output connections for bal- you to set up your KPS 25sc system quickly anced or single-ended voltage operation. and enjoy its basic feature
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Quick Start, continued tional mode. The blue power LED (13) illumi- INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS, continued nates. The compact disc transport is active. 4. Connect the cables from your source equip- 2. Gently raise the acrylic cover until it is upright ment to the appropriate balanced (31), tape (approx. 90 ° angle). (32) or single-ended (34, 35, 36) analog Remove the Krell compact disc clamp and 3 inputs on the KPS 25sc back panel. place your compact disc on the transport. 5. Connect the cables
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FIGURE 1 ATTACHING THE KPS 25sc ACRYLIC COVER A Push-pull pins B Acrylic cover p~ns C Notches D Flex foil cable Flex foil receptacle E A.1 A.2 Push-pull pins fully extended Push-pull pins fully closed (Pin position is exaggerated for illustration purposes) Pins are shipped fully closed and must be returned to this position for Pins are fully extended only during acrylic the acrylic cover to operate properly. cover installation. Do not try to close the acrylic cover with the push-pull pins extend
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FIGURE 2 CONNE(;TING THE KPS 25sc FLEX FOIL CABLE E D The closed flex foil Front ~ receptacle. ~,~j~ The flex foil cable Back should be curved slightly but not crimped. E.1 E.2 Close the flex foil recep- Open flex foil Align the tip of the flex tacle by sliding the receptacle foil cable parallel to the sleeve toward the front open flex foil receptacle The open flex foil of the KPS 25sc. and gently feed the flex receptacle sleeve is fully foil cable into the open extended, as shown. If flex foil
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Installing the Acrylic Cover See Figure 1 on page 7 and Figure 2 on page 8 The KPS 25sc is equipped with an acrylic cover Locate the pins (B) at the base of the acrylic 3. that protects the integrity of compact disc data. cover and the notches (C) on top of the The user can customize the cover’s operation KPS 25sc, above the push-pull pins (A). and closing speed. See Customizing Configu- 4. With the acrylic cover perpendicular to the rations, on page 27. KPS 25sc, align the acrylic cover pins (B
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Installing the Acrylic Cover, continued 3. Close the flex foil receptacle by sliding the CONNECTING THE FLEX FOIL sleeve toward the front of tl~e KPS 25sc CABLE (see detail E.3). There will be an audible To connect the flex foil cable, follow the easy click when the flex foil cable locks into the steps described below and illustrated in Figure closed position (see detail E.4). 2 on page 8. 4. Recheck that the flex foil cable ~s curved but IMPOFITANT not crimped. Do not crimp the flex foil cable,
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FIGURE 3 THE KPS .~5sc FR~ )NT PANEL 28 5 13 14 15 21 22 26 27 2 3 4 6 16 17 18 19 20 24 23 25 29 30 7 8 9 10 11 12 Compact Disc Digital Inputs Volume Adjustment and Transport Functions and LEDs Menu Functions 1 Compact Disc Display 14 CD Button 25 Level Knob 2 Pause Button 15 AES Button 26 Menu Display 3 Stop Button 16 Optics1 Button 27 Fixed Output Mute 4 Play Button 17 Optics2 Button Button and LED 18 Coax1 Button Variable Output Mute 5 HDCD ® LED 28 19 Coax2 Button Button and LED 6 SYNC LED
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Front Panel Description See Figure 3 on page 11 The front panel of the KPS 25sc accesses 6 SYNC LED power on and off, compact disc functions, digi- The SYNC LED illuminates when the KPS 25sc tal and analog input selections, volume and bal- digital input selection has locked on to a valid signal from the internal transport or an external ance control, menu selection, and mute. The displays show the status of com pact disc play- source component. back and volume, balance, and menu. 7 Search Back B
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Front Panel, continued See Figure 3 on page 11 24 Tape Button Digital Inputs and LEDs Use this button to select the corresponding rear The KPS 25sc is equipped with the following panel input that is connected to a tape source. digital inputs. The red LED above each button For instructions on using this function, see Tape illuminates when that input is selected. Input and Output, on page 25. 14 CD Button Volume Adjustment Use this button to select the internal compact and Menu Functions disc tran
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FIGURE 4 THE KPS 25sc BACK PANEL 32 44 49 33 42 43 45 48 50 31 37 38 39 51 52 53 54 34 35 36 40 41 46 47 Fixed and Variable Balanced Outputs Analog Inputs and Outputs Power 31 B-1 Left and Right Inputs 38 Fixed Left and Right 48 Back Panel Power Switch 32 Tape n Left and Right 39 Variable Left and Right 49 Line Fuse 33 Tape Out Left and Right Fixed and Variable Single-Ended Outputs 50 IEC Connector 34 S-1 Left and Right Inputs 40 Fixed Left and Right Back Panel Remote Connections 35 S-2 Left and
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Back Panel Description See Figure 4 on page 14 The KPS 25sc back panel provides connections 39 Variable Left and Right for all inputs and outputs, power on/off, and The KPS 25sc is equipped with one pair of vari- able level balanced outputs with XLR connec- additional remote connections. tors. Analog Inputs and Outputs IMPORTANT 31 B-1 Left and Right Inputs When the KPS 25sc is connected directly to a The KPS 25sc is equipped with one pair of bal- Krell stereo power ampfifier or a pair of Krell
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Back Panel, continued See Figure 4 on page 14 Digital Inputs and Outputs Back Panel Remote Connections 43 Optics1 and Optics2 Outputs 51 Krell Link Out The KPS 25sc is equipped with two EIAJ fiber 52 Krell Link In optic digital outputs with TosLink connectors. The KPS 25sc is equipped with a Krell Link communications output and input data port. 44 Coax1 and Coax2 Outputs Krell Link allows synchronized remote power The KPS 25sc is equipped with two S/PDIF on and off of other components with Krell
