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KPS 28c
"rile I.-EAriER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING
Krell Playback System
with Krell CAST Technology
Instructions for Use
Owner’s Reference
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Krell Industries, Inc. KPS 28c 45 Connair Road Krell Playback System Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA with Krell CAST TEL 203-799-9954 Technology FAX 203-891-2028 v 00.0 E-MAIL krell @ krellonline.com WEBSITE http:l/www.krellonline.com This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC). WARNINGS The KPS 28c must be placed on a firm, level surface where it is not exposed to dripping or splashing. The ventilation grids on the top of the KPS 28c must be uno
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Contents Page INTRODUCTION 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS 1 REVOLUTIONARY KRELL CAST TECHNOLOGY 2 UNPACKING 3 PLACEMENT 3 AC Power Guidelines 3 QUICK START 4 Input and Output Connections 4 Power On 4 To Play a Compact Disc 4 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 6 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 8 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 10 Battery Installation and Removal 10 CONNECTING THE KPS 28c TO YOUR SYSTEM 12 Analog Output Connections 12 12 Digital Output Connections Connecting the KPS 28c 12 Power On 13 OPERATING YOUR KPS 28c 13 To
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Illustrations Page FIGURE 1 The KPS 28c Front Panel 5 FIGURE 2 The KPS,28c Back Panel 7 FIGURE 3 The KPS 28c Remote Control 9 iv Krell Playback System 28c
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Introduction Definition of Terms Thank you for your purchase of the Krell Playback Following are the definitions of key terms used System 28c. The KPS 28c’s transport design in your owner’s reference manual. eliminates error-producing wobble and delivers exceptional tracking and focus accuracy, regard- CONNECTIONS less of environment or disc characteristics. Digital Bridging. An internal connection option that circuitry provides ultra-high signal resolution and links two amplifier channels to op
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Revolutionary Krell CAST Technology Current Audio Signal Transmission, .termed sion between components are eliminated. Cable CAST, is a revolutionary method of connecting impedances and their effects on the transmitted 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
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Unpacking Placement 1. Open the shipping box and remove the top Before you install the KPS 28c into your sys- layer of foam. You see these items: tem, review the following guidelines to choose the location for your component. This will facili- tate a clean, trouble-free installation. The KPS 1 KPS 28c 28c does not require a special rack or cabinet 1 AC power cord for installation. For the dimensions of the KPS 1 12 VDC (12 Volt trigger) 28c, see Specifications, on the back cover. remote cable li
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Quick Start taneously in all three areas. The abbreviated procedures in this Quick Start section enable you to connect and operate your KPS 28c system quickly to enjoy its basic fea- Digital Output Connections tures. To access the full array of available fea- Connect the cables from the optics output (16) tures for the KPS 28c, please read the entire coaxial output (17) on the KPS 28c back panel owner’s reference manual. Numbers in paren- your digital recorder or the digital input on your thes
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FIGURE 1 THE KPS 28c FRONT PANEL 9 11 12 8 10 2 KPS 28c POWER 6 7 Compact Disc Functions Compact Disc 6 HDCD ® LED Transport Functions 1 Compact Disc Transport 7 Compact Disc Display 2 Open/Close Button 8 Track Forward Button 9 Track Back Button Power 3 Stand-by LED 10 Pause Button and LED 11 Stop Button 4 Power Button 12 Play Button 5 Power LED
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Front Panel Description See Figure I on page 5 The front panel of the KPS 28c accesses power Compact Disc Functions on and off and compact disc functions. The 6 HDCD ® LED compact disc display shows compact disc play- The red HDCD ® LED illuminates when a high back and programming status, Front panel fea- definition compatible digital disc is playing, indi- tures and their descriptions follow. cating that HDCD ® decoding is functioning. Compact Disc Transport Functions 7 Compact Disc Display The
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FIGURE 2 THE KPS 28c BACK PANEL 14 20 KPS 28c Krell Playback System LEFT IN IN KRELLINDUSTRIES. INC. 4~ OONNAIR ROAD ORANGE, CT 08477-3850 USA ? 17 16 18 19 21 Analog Outputs Digital Outputs 13 Left and Right CAST 16 Optics Output Outputs 17 Coax(ial) Output 14 Left and Right Balanced Back Panel Remote Outputs Connections 15 Left and Right Single-ended 18 12 VDC In Outputs 19 RC-5 In Power 20 lEO Power Connector 21 Line Fuse
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Back Panel Description See Figure 2 on page 7 The back panel of the KPS 28c provides Con- Back Panel Remote Connections nections for analog and digital outputs, power, 18 12 VDC In and remote control inputs. Back panel features The KPS 28c is equipped with an input that and their descriptions follow. receives 12 VDC power on/off (12 Volt trigger) Analog Outputs signals from other Krell components and from other devices that incorporate a 12 Volt trigger. 13 Left and Right CAST Outputs This allow
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FIGURE 3 THE KPS 28c REMOTE CONTROL f-- OISPI-&Y~ 22 25 (~ (~ (~OPEN MODE 23 24 32 33 26 +10 CL.R 0 MUTE PRO~ 34 r-- LEVEL’~ PLAy PAUSE STOP 27 29 28 r-- TRACK’--I I’--SEAFICH --i 30 31 KPS 280 Compact Disc Compact Disc Special Play Functions Transport Functions Functions 32 Rep (Repeat) Key 22 Pwr (Power Key) 26 Direct Track Access 33 NB Key 23 Open Key Keypad 34 Ping (Program) Key Compact Disc 27 Pause Key Display Functions 28 Stop Key 24 Display Mode Key 29 Play Key 25 Display Dim Key 30Track
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Remote Control Description See Figure 3 on page 9 BA’n’ERY INSTALLATION Compact Disc Display Functions AND REMOVAL 24 Display Mode Key The KPS 28c remote control uses two AAA-size Use this key to cycle the compact disc display 1.5 Volt batteries. Batteries are included with (7) through three options: the elapsed time the shipment. To install the batteries: the track currently playing, time remaining in the current track, and total remaining time of the 1. Remove the backplate, using the supplie
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Remote Control, continued See Figure 3 on page 9 29 Play Key Special Play Functions Use this key to start playback from the begin- 32 Rep (Repeat) Key ning of the compact disc, to resume playback Press this key once to repeat the entire disc or after pause, or to start playback of a pro- track program continuously. REPEAT appears in grammed sequence. the compact disc display (7). Press twice 30 Track Forward and Back Keys repeat the current track continuously. REPEAT Use these keys to select an
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Connecting the KPS 28c to Your System See Figure 2 on page 7 INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Digital Output Connections Analog Output Connections The KPS 28c is equipped with one EIAJ fiber The KPS 28c is equipped with three analog out- optic digital output with a TosLink connector and put connections: CAST, balanced, and single- one coaxial digital output with an RCA connector. ended. Krell recommends using its proprietary Use these connections to send this output to a Krell CAST system for unpara
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Connecting Your KPS 28c, continued Operating Your KPS 28c See Figure 2 on page 7 Note This section provides more information about operating the KPS 28c. You can set up your KPS 28c to play a musi- cal selection in three different areas. Connect the CAST output to a CAST-enabled system TO PLAY A COMPACT DISC in one listening area, the balanced output to 1. Use the open/close button (2) or open key a system in a second listening area, and the (23) to open the compact disc transport (1). single-en
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Operating the KPS 28c, continued Key in the desired track sequence using the HOW TO CREATE AN A/B LOOP direct track access keypad (26). The select- 1. Begin playing a track by pressing the play ed tracks, the number of tracks selected, and button (12) or key (29), or select a track using the total playing time of the programmed the direct track access keypad (26), the track track sequence appear in the compact disc forward and the back keys (30) or the search display in the order in which the tr
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Warranty Krell is not responsible for any damage incurred in transit. This Krell product has a limited warranty of five years for parts and labor on circuitry and three years for parts and Krell will file claims for damages as necessary for units dam- labor on all mechanical components. Should this product fail aged in transit to the factory. You are responsible for filing claims for shipping damages during the return shipment. to perform at any time during the warranty, Krell will repair it at
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To return a product to Krell, please follow Return Authorization this procedure so that we may serve you Procedure better, 1. Obtain a Return Authorization Number (R/A If you believe there is a problem with your com- number) and shipping address from the ponent, please contact your dealer, distributor, Krell Service Department. or the Krell factory to discuss the problem 2. Insure and accept all liability for loss or before you return the component for repair. To damage to the product during shi
