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- Page 1 KPS 25sc Krell Playback System with Krell CAST Technology Instructions for Use Owner’s Reference...
- Page 2 (-~--~equipped This product is manufactured in the United States of America. Krell* is a registered trademark of Krell Industries. Inc.. and is restricted for use by Krell Industries. inc.. its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. Krell Playback System Krell Industries, inc. Krell Link is a trademark of Krell Industries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adjusting the Cover Closing Speed FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Battery Installation and Removal Tabletop Remote Control CONNECTING THE KPS 25sc TO YOUR SYSTEM Input and Output Connections Power On Factory Default Settings KRELL LINK CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION... - Page 4 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 Attaching the KPS 25sc Acrylic Cover Connecting the KPS 25sc Flex Foil Cable The KPS 25sc Front Panel The KPS 25sc Back Panel The KPS 25sc Tabletop and Handheld Remote Controls Page...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the KPS 25sc Krell Playback System. The integrated design of the KPS 25sc incorporates a compact disc transport, a digital-to-analog processor, and a high resolution preamplifier in one stand alone unit. The compact disc transport design pro- vides high position accuracy and eliminates servo bounce and vibration. - Page 6 Krell pre-amp Krell KPS 25sc...
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Page 7: Revolutionary Krell Cast Technology
CAST system behaves as if it is one com- ponent. With CAST, anomalies of signal transmis- Krell KPS 25sc sion between components are eliminated. Cable impedances and their effects on the transmitted signal are non-existent. -
Page 8: Unpacking
Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell for assistance. Save all packing materials. If you ship your KPS 25sc in the future, repack the unit in its original packaging to prevent transit damage. See Return Authorization Procedure, on page 33, for more information. -
Page 9: Quick Start
Quick Start To access the full array of available features for the KPS 25sc, please read the entire KPS 25sc owner’s reference manual. The abbreviated procedures in this Quick Start section will allow you to set up your KPS 25sc system quickly and enjoy its basic features before you read the entire manual. -
Page 10: Power On
(48). The word KRELL momentarily appears in the menu display (26). This shows the KPS 25sc is initialized and ready for operation. The KPS 25sc is now in the stand-by mode. The red stand-by LED (12) illuminates. TO PLAY A COMPACT DISC... -
Page 11: Figure 1 Attaching The Kps 25Sc Acrylic Cover
FIGURE 1 ATTACHING THE KPS 25sc ACRYLIC COVER Push-pull pins fully closed Pins are shipped fully closed and must be returned to this position for the acrylic cover to operate properly. Krell KPS 25sc A Push-pull pins B Acrylic cover p~ns... -
Page 12: Figure 2 Connecting The Kps 25Sc Flex Foil Cable
FIGURE 2 CONNE(;TING THE KPS 25sc FLEX FOIL CABLE Front Back Open flex foil Align the tip of the flex receptacle foil cable parallel to the open flex foil receptacle The open flex foil and gently feed the flex receptacle sleeve is fully foil cable into the open extended, as shown. -
Page 13: Installing The Acrylic Cover
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 that protects the integrity of compact disc data. The user can customize the cover’s operation and closing speed. -
Page 14: Connecting The Flex Foil Cable
1. Locate the flex foil cable (D) attached to the acrylic cover and the flex foil receptacle (E) on top of the KPS 25sc. Make sure the flex foil receptacle is open (see detail E.1). 2. Using your fingers, carefully align the flex foil cable (D) so that its tip is parallel to the open flex foil receptacle. -
Page 15: Figure 3 The Kps 25Sc Front Panel
FIGURE 3 THE KPS .~5sc FR~ )NT PANEL 10 11 12 Compact Disc Transport Functions 1 Compact Disc Display 2 Pause Button 3 Stop Button 4 Play Button 5 HDCD ® LED 6 SYNC LED 7 Search Back Button 8 Search Forward Button 9 Track Back Button 10 Track Forward Button 11 Drive Off Button... -
Page 16: Front Panel Description
Use this button to turn the compact disc trans- port on and off. 12 Power Button and Stand-by LED Use this button to switch the KPS 25sc between the stand-by and the operational modes. The red power stand-by LED illuminates when the KPS 25sc is in the stand-by mode. - Page 17 Front Panel, continued See Figure 3 on page 11 Digital Inputs and LEDs The KPS 25sc is equipped with the following digital inputs. The red LED above each button illuminates when that input is selected. 14 CD Button Use this button to select the internal compact disc transport.
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Page 18: Figure 4 The Kps 25Sc Back Panel
FIGURE 4 THE KPS 25sc BACK PANEL 37 38 35 36 40 41 Fixed and Variable Balanced Outputs Analog Inputs and Outputs 31 B-1 Left and Right Inputs 38 Fixed Left and Right 32 Tape n Left and Right 39 Variable Left and Right... -
Page 19: Back Panel Description
Analog Inputs and Outputs 31 B-1 Left and Right Inputs The KPS 25sc is equipped with one pair of bal- anced analog source inputs with XLR connec- tors. 32 Tape In Left and Right... - Page 20 See Figure 4 on page 14 Digital Inputs and Outputs 43 Optics1 and Optics2 Outputs The KPS 25sc is equipped with two EIAJ fiber optic digital outputs with TosLink connectors. 44 Coax1 and Coax2 Outputs The KPS 25sc is equipped with two S/PDIF coaxial digital outputs with RCA connectors.
- Page 21 FIGURE 5 THE KPS 25sc TABLETOP AND HANDHELD REMOTE CONTR()LS Direct Track Special Play Digital Access Keypad Functions Inputs Power, Display Mode, Analog and Amplifier Functions Inputs Tabletop Remote Control Track Functions Volume Adjustment and Menu Functions Handheld Remote Control...
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Page 22: Remote Control Description
Remote Control Description See Figure 5 on page 17 The KPS 25sc is equipped with two remote controls. The tabletop remote control provides complete compact disc transport functions as well as Krell preamplifier and power amplifier remote control functions. The handheld remote control contains power on/off, pause, play, stop, volume level control, and track back and track forward keys. - Page 23 Use these keys to select the corresponding rear panel input that is connected to an EIAJ fiber optic digital source. Krell KPS 25sc Coax1 and Coax2 Keys Use these keys to select the corresponding rear panel input that is connected to a S/PDIF coax- ial source.
- Page 24 Use this key to turn the compact disc transport on and off. Power Key Use this key to switch the KPS 25sc unit between the stand-by and operational modes. Display Mode Key Use this key to cycle the compact disc display (1) through four options.
- Page 25 Amplifier Display Key Use this key to operate the display of a Krell remote controlled amplifier. Note The ampfifier power and amplifier display keys operate a Krell amplifier connected to your system; they do not activate the KPS 25sc.
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Page 26: Connecting The Kps 25Sc To Your System
Follow these steps to connect the KPS 25sc to your system. IMPORTANT Connecting non-CAST components to CAST inputs or outputs can damage your equipment and void your warranty. -
Page 27: Power On
Connecting the KPS 25sc to Your System, continued INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS, 7. Connect the KPS 25sc to AC power: plug the AC power into the IEC connector (50) on the back panel, then plug and AC power cord into the wall socket. -
Page 28: Krell Link Connections And Operation
Krell Link Connections and Operation Krell Link in/out connectors on the KPS 25sc back panel allow you to synchronize remote control operation for systems that include multi- ple preamplifiers, amplifiers and associated components. When the Krell Link in/out con- nectors are used, the remote capabilities of the linked components are controlled component, called the control component. -
Page 29: Tape Input And Output
Tape Input and Output The KPS 25sc has a discrete tape input and output. The tape output is used to send an in put signal from S-1, S-2, S-3, or B-1 to a recording device or processor. You can use the tape fea- ture in two ways: 1. -
Page 30: Operating Your Kps 25Sc
This section provides more detailed informa- tion about operating the KPS 25sc. TO PLAY A COMPACT DISC 1. After the KPS 25sc is initialized and in stand- by mode, use the power button (12) or key switch the component to the operational mode. -
Page 31: How To Create An A/B Loop
A/B again to delete the A/B program. TO PLAY ANOTHER INPUT SOURCE 1. After the KPS 25sc is initialized stand-by mode, use the power button (12) key to switch the component to the opera- tional mode. The blue power LED (13) illumi- nates. -
Page 32: Change The Shutter Operation Mode
When the KPS 25sc input is config- ured for Theater Throughput and connected to the audio/video surround sound processor’s... -
Page 33: Amplifier Control Options
Link automatically power on when you press the KPS 25sc power button or key (factory default). Off. The KPS 25sc will turn on when you press the power button or key, but the amplifiers will remain off until powered on separately. If you... -
Page 34: Adjust Menu Display Brightness
6. Press the menu control button (29) or key again to exit the menu mode. To power on the amplifiers after the KPS 25sc is powered on, point the remote control at the KPS 25sc, and press the amplifier power key. -
Page 35: Change An Input'svolume Trim
ALL CLEAR appear. 3. Press the menu control button (29) or key again, The word WAIT appears. Please wait 8-10 seconds for the KPS 25sc to reset. 4. Press the menu control button (29) or key again to exit the menu mode. -
Page 36: Warranty
To register your product for warranty benefits, please complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed in the shipping box within 15 days of purchase. Thank you. as necessary for units dam- parts and/or products Krell KPS 25sc... -
Page 37: Return Authorization Procedure
203-799-9796 E-MAIL service@ krellonline.com WEBSITE http://www.krellonline.com KPS 25sc PRODUCT Krell KPS 25sc To return a product to Krell, please follow this procedure so that we may serve you better. 1. Obtain a Return Authorization Number (R/A number) and shipping address from the Krell Service Department. -
Page 38: Specifications
Krell Industries, Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028 E~MAIL krell @ krellonline.com WEBSITE http://www, krellonline.com Specifications FREQUENCY RESPONSE 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz +0 dB. -3 dB TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THP/THD) BALANCED, UNWEIGHTED 1 kHz <0.005%...