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~g and Digital Products
KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEMS
KPS-20t Transport
KPS-20i Integrated Transport & Processor
KPS-20i//Integrated Transport, Processor & Digital Preamplifier
OWNER’S REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 INTRODUCTION 4 UNPACKING AND PLACEMENT 5 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF KPS-20 SERIES OWNER’S REFERENCE AC POWER GUIDELINES 6 KPS-20 SERIES FRONT AND REAR VIEW 7 KPS-20 BASIC OPERATION COMPLETE TRANSPORT FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 8 13 KPS-20i AND KPS-201//DETAILS 15 KPS-20i//VOLUME CONTROL 16 KPS-20t DETAILS 16 TRANSPORT TO PROCESSOR INTERLINK CONSIDERATIONS TIME SYNC 18 REMOTE CONTROL 19 22 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS KPS-20i TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP 24 KPS-20i//TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP 25 KPS-20t T
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of the KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEM-20 series component. Influenced by KRELL Reference and Audio Standard Series componets, the KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEM-20’s incorporate the latest developments in Krell technology. Their advanced digital reconstruction system, input and output connection capabilities, ergonomics, and stunning aesthetics make the KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEM-20 series an impressive statement of audio technology. KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEM-20 (KPS-20) series com
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All critical circuitry utilizes four layer glass epoxy circuit boards. With its 100 VA power supply and 11 independent stages of regulation, the power supply of the KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEM-20 is a rock solid source of pure current and voltage for the digital and Class A analog output stages. The output stage is classic KRELL. All output circuits are DC coupled, Class A and complementary. The output stage has 18 volt rails and fully differential balanced outputs on gold plated, berrylium copper XLR
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UNPACKING AND PLACEMENT 1. Once the box is opened and top layer of foam removed, the following items will be visible: 1 KPS-20 1 KPS-20 Remote Control 1 KPS-20 Custom 5 point CD clamp (packed beneath the KPS-20) AC power cord 1 1 T-10 torx driver 1 Packet containing the Owner’s Reference and Warranty Registration Card NOTE: If any of these items are not included, please contact your authorized dealer immediately for assistance. 2. Carefully remove the unit and accessories from the box. Remove th
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF KPS-20 SERIF_~ OWNER’S REFERENCE The features, functions and operation of the transport are identical for all three KPS-20 Series products. Descriptions of them are divided into two sections: Basic Operation provides a quick installation procedure; Complete Transport Features and Functions provides details on all KPS-20 transport capabilities. Features specific to the KPS-20i, KPS-20i// and KPS-20t are described on pages 13, 15 and 16 respectively. As with all sophisticate
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KPS-20 SERIES FaONT vii w KPS-20i/I @ ® 1. Transport function indicators for: Disc Management System, Program, Pause and Introduction 2. Transport function indicators for: A-B loop, Repeat Disc, Repeat Track and Random Play 3. Track and Index number display window 4. Elapsed or remaining time display window; displays volume level on KPS-20i/I 5. Transport Power on/off button 6. Display control buttons 7. Level control buttons for Volume up and Volume down; KPS-20i/I only 8. Infrared remote contr
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KPS-20 BASIC OPERATION Below are instructions for a quick installation of the KPS-20. Please refer to the Typical System Setup illustrations on pages 24, 25, and 26. Also, allow the unit to settle at room temperature before operation is started. 1. Plug the KPS-20 into the standard wall AC receptacle. Connect the KPS-20 output to the appropriate location: KPS-20i to preamp input; KPS-20i/I to amplifier or crossover input; KPS-20t to D/A processor input. Engage the power switch on the rear panel
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COMPLETE TRANSPORT FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS The KPS-20 has a wide variety of transport functions. New capabilities have been added to standard functions to enhance the use of the KPS-20, Listed below are the functions which can be accessed from the front panel and remote control. STOP: Stops the disc while playing. Erases all short term program memory. Does not erase Disc Management System (DMS) data. PI~Y: Starts the disc playing from track 1 or from a keypad-selected track. Begins standard track
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0-9 NUMBERED KEYPAD: The direct access keypad makes track selection quick and easy. When using the direct track access function, the selected track will begin play immediately after a one or two o.digit number is selected. Select the number of your choice directly or follow the program selection sequence if writing a program.. RANDOM: Will play tracks in a non-selected order. Press the Random button and the disc will begin play in a sequence other than the original. Press again and another rando
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COMPLETE TRANSPORT FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - How to Gain Access to a Specific Time in a Track: 1. Press Access. Two zeros will show on the display. 2. Enter a one or two digit track number, then press Program. 3. Enter a one or two digit minute number, then press Program. 4. Enter a one or two digit second number, then press Program. The track will immediately begin play at the designated time. EXAMPLE: Here is a program to begin play at Track 2, 1 minute and 1 1 seconds into the piece. 1. Press
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2. Select the track you want first in the program. You can use the Track Advance and Reverse buttons to select the track numbers or punch the number directly into the keypad. After you select the track, press the Program button again. The track you 3. selected is now in program memory. 4. Repeat this sequence for each track you want in your program. EXAMPLE: Here is a sample program sequence 1. Press Program 2. Press 2, then Program 3. Press 4, then Program 4. Press 6, then Program 5. Press 8, t
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- COMPLETE TRANSPORT FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS EXAMPLE: Here is a sample DMS program sequence 1. Press Program 2. Press 1 then press Program 3. Press 3 then press Program 4. Press 5 then press Program 5. Press 7 then press Program 6. Press DMS 7. Press Program The DMS program is now entered into the KPS-20’s permanent memory. To play the program, press DMS, then Play. The DMS program sequence 1, 3, 5, 7, will begin. How to PLAY a DMS Program 1. Insert the disc into the KPS-20. 2. Close the top cove
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KPS-20i AND KPS-20i/I DETAILS This is a description of the additional features and functions common to the KPS-20i and KPS-20i/I. Please contact your KRELL dealer or the KRELL staff for assistance if there are any questions not covered~in this Reference. Please refer to the KPS-20i and KPS-20i/I Typical System Setups illustrations on pages 24 and 25. CAUTION: When making connections to this component or any other, make sure the power amplifier is OFF and the preamplifier is in the MUTE or STANDB
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KPS-20i AND KPS-20i/1 DETAILS DIGITAL SOURCE TO KPS-20i INTERLINK CONSIDERATIONS Care should be taken in selecting the type of cable used to link a digital component to the KPS-20i or KPS-20i/I. Although the KPS-20 series will accept all industry standard formats, we suggest using the ST wide bandwidth format. Refer to the KPS-20i Typical System Setup on page 24. DIGITAL INPUT CONNECTIONS The KPS-20i and KPS-20i/I come standard with most current digital input formats: ST fiber optic, AES/EBU bal
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KPS-20i/I VOLUME CONTROL All input and output connections for the KPS-20i/I are identical to those for the KPS-20i, with the exception that the KPS-20i/I analog outputs connect directly to the inputs of a power amplifier or crossover. Please review the KPS-20i/I Typical System Connection Diagram on page 25. Operation of the KPS-20i/I is identical to the KPS-20i with the exception of the volume control. The operation on the volume control and associated display are detailed below. VOLUME CONTROL
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KPS-20t DETAILS All operational features and functions of the KPS-20t are described on pages 7 through 12 of the Reference. Detailed below are various issues related to the connection of the digital outputs. This information is also valid for the KPS-20i and KPS-20i/I if the optional Digital Output Module is installed. Please refer to the KPS-20t Typical System Setup on page 26 for a detailed view of how the KPS-20t is installed in an audio system. CAUTION: When making connections to this compon
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HOW TO CONNECT ST CABLES 1. Remove the plastic cover from the outside of the ST transmitter (located on transport) and receiver (located on processor). 2. Remove the plastic cap from both ends of the ST cable. 3. Locate the key tab on the end of the ST cable. 4. Locate the slot on the top of the ST receptacle. 5. Slide the cable connector into the ST receptacle, with the key guided into the designated slot. 6. Gently push the connector into place, depress the internal spring, and twist the outer
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TIME SYNC TIME SYNC Time Sync is an independent clock data transfer system that was developed to eliminate recovery jitter. Time Sync couples the high speed master clock output from the transport directly to the processor. This means there is one system master clock for the transport and processor. The use of the Time Sync system requires that a KRELL processor be equipped with a Time Sync input. It also requires that the Time Sync output of the KPS-20t be connected to the Time Sync input of the
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REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The KPS-20 comes equipped with a universal remote control from which basic preamp, amplifier, processor, and complete transport functions can be controlled. A brief description of the buttons and their functions is provided. A diagram of the remote control is provided on page 21. All KPS-20 functions can be controlled from the front panel or the remote control. Basic preamp and amplifier functions are listed below. REMOTE ONLY FUNCTIONS (AMP) POWER: Turns
