Krell Industries KPS-20i Owner's Reference Manual

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Page 1 Digital Products KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEMS KPS-20t Transport KPS-20i Integrated Transport & Processor KPS-20i//Integrated Transport, Processor & Digital Preamplifier OWNER’S REFERENCE...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
COMPLETE TRANSPORT FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS KPS-20i AND KPS-201//DETAILS KPS-20i//VOLUME KPS-20t DETAILS TRANSPORT TO PROCESSOR INTERLINK CONSIDERATIONS TIME SYNC REMOTE CONTROL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS KPS-20i TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP KPS-20i//TYPICAL KPS-20t TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTROL SYSTEM SETUP TABLE OF CONTENTS ’~ ~...
Page 3: Introduction
This particular light photo-diode which, in turn, increases The KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEM-20t comes standard output formats: ST fiber and KRELL Time Sync. In the KPS-20i and KPS-20i/I an upgradeable software filter algorithms performing oversampling rate through The 24 bit data is then fed to four differentially Colinear DAC’s.
Page 4 In the KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEM-20i/I KPS-20i is replaced with a line level output stage and volume control simfliar that of the KRELL KRC-2 preamplifier. of a power amplifier directly. The KPS-20i and KPS-20i/I support all major digital...
Page 5: Unpacking And Placement
UNPACKING PLACEMENT 1. Once the box is opened and top layer will be visible: KPS-20 KPS-20 Remote Control KPS-20 Custom 5 point AC power cord T-10 torx driver Packet containing Registration Card NOTE: If any of these items are not included, dealer immediately for assistance.
Page 6: Ac Power Guidelines
SERIF_~ and operation of the transport Descriptions of them are divided provides a quick installation provides details to the KPS-20i, products, a complete of the KPS-20 Series dealer, distributor or the factory if you have any Reference. mats, or other with the CD.
Page 7 5. Transport Power on/off 6. Display control buttons 7. Level control buttons for Volume up and Volume down; KPS-20i/I 8. Infrared remote control 9. Sync indicator: Displays whether a digital 10. Digital Input select buttons and indicators Coax 2, External EIAJ Optical 11.
Page 8 2. Press the Power button on the front the transport stages. portion of the KPS-20i and KPS-20i/I is on at all times once the rear panel switch is engaged. This is to insure performance. 3. Press the Open/Close button will open, exposing the CD transport label side up, onto the drive spindle.
Page 9: Complete Transport Features And Functions
COMPLETE TRANSPORT The KPS-20 has a wide variety been added to standard functions are the functions which can be accessed from the front panel and remote control. STOP: Stops the disc while Does not erase Disc Management System (DMS) data. PI~Y: Starts the disc playing Begins standard...
Page 10 0-9 NUMBERED KEYPAD: The direct quick and easy. When using the direct track will begin play immediately after Select the number of your choice sequence if writing a program.. RANDOM: Will play tracks and the disc will begin play in a sequence other than the original. and another randomly selected play mode.
Page 11 COMPLETE TRANSPORT How to Gain Access to a Specific 1. Press Access. Two zeros will show on the display. 2. Enter a one or two digit 3. Enter a one or two digit 4. Enter a one or two digit immediately begin play at the designated EXAMPLE: Here is a program seconds into the piece.
Page 12 2. Select the track you want first Advance and Reverse number directly into the keypad. 3. After you select the track, 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.
Page 13 COMPLETE TRANSPORT EXAMPLE: Here is a sample 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 7. Press Program The DMS program now entered play the program, press DMS, then Play.
Page 14 This is a description KPS-20i and KPS-20i/I. for assistance if there are any questions refer to the KPS-20i and KPS-20i/I pages 24 and 25. CAUTION: When making connections the power amplifier is OFF and the preamplifier mode. ANALOG OUTPUT CONNECTIONS...
Page 15 DIGITAL SOURCE TO KPS-20i Care should be taken in selecting component to the KPS-20i or KPS-20i/I. all industry standard formats, Refer to the KPS-20i Typical System Setup on page 24. DIGITAL INPUT CONNECTIONS The KPS-20i and KPS-20i/I formats: ST fiber optic, coaxial inputs.
Page 16 Up or Down button. for a short time before returning CAUTION: Do not connect the output of the KPS-20i/I to ~the input of a preamplifier The KPS-20i/I output is designed for connection directly to the input of an amplifier...
Page 17: Kps-20T Details
DETAILS All operational features 7 through 12 of the Reference. connection of the digital and KPS-20i/I if the optional Digital the KPS-20t Typical System Setup on page 26 for a detailed KPS-20t is installed in an audio system. CAUTION: When making connections...
Page 18 HOW TO CONNECT ST CABLES 1. Remove the plastic cover from the outside of the ST transmitter transport) and receiver 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.
Page 19: Time Sync
TIME SYNC TIME SYNC Time Sync is an independent to eliminate recovery jitter. output from the transport system master clock for the transport system requires that a KRELL processor It also requires that the Time Sync output of the KPS-20t be connected to the Time Sync input of the processor With Time Sync operating, generated...
Page 20: Remote Control
KRELL component When one of these function will flash. These buttons remote control addresses is available for the KPS-20i and KPS-20i/I. for the KPS-20i/I. addresse~ will address REMOTE CONTROL remote control from which...
Page 21 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL NOTE: Batteries should be replaced when functions become intermittent. The KPS-20 universal batteries. 1. With the T-10 torx driver back plate. 2. Remove the back plate to expose the batteries. 3. Remove the old batteries diagram on the plastic battery 4.
Page 22 / Direct access DISPLAY ~B ACCESS / Display dim ~ -- ~ P~YER PREAMP D/A -~~- ~ Preamp or KPS-20i/I volume up ~ VOLUME "~- Preamp or KPS-20i/I mute INPUT/PHASE MUTE I II II Amplifier meter display Amplifier power...
Page 23: Questions And Answers
QUESTIONS ANSWERS My CD transport has both fiber should I use? Given a choice, we prefer grounds between digital possibility of ground loops in the digital has the added benefit standard fiber optic interface. the AES/EBU balanced and has the additional Will I damage my KPS-20 if I leave the power ON all the time? No it’s intended to be on at all times.
Page 24: Kps-20I Typical System Setup
KPS-20i TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP LOUDSPEAKERS KSA AMPLIFIER Digital components can connect to different inputs than are shown PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUT KPS-20i SATELLITE RECEIVER DAT DECK CABLE DIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER(DMX)
Page 25 KPS-20i/I TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP LOUDSPEAKERS KSA AMPLIFIE & Digital components can connect to different inputs than are shown KPS-20| SATELLITE RECEIVER ~-~ DAT DECK CABLE DIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER(DMX)
Page 26: Kps-20T Typical System Setup
KPS-20t TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP ~"~ AMPLIFIER ~~~ ,[] ~’ ~ PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUT INPUT TIME SYNC REFERENCE KPS-20t Different digital s°~tpUownt Sc than~e a~:ed...
Page 27: Specifications
KPS-20i and KPS-20i//DIGITAL S/PDIF coax KPS-20i and KPS-20i//DIGITAL ST Optical, EIAJ optical, and Krell Time Sync KPS-201 and KPS-20i//DIGITAL ST Optical, EIAJ Optical, Note: 2nd coax input can befitted REMOTE CONTROL: Multi-function wireless and preamplifiers WEIGHT: Unit weight: 36 lbs.
Page 28: Warranty And Service
WARRANTY SERVICE THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEM-20 has a limited years for parts and labor warranty period begins on the date of retail sales slip provided by an authorized warranty registration purchase date is unavailable, unit was originally shipped from the factory.
Page 29 The use of any packing KRELL may, at its discretion, shipment and bill you for such packing if the unit was packed in non-standard packing or the original need to purchase additional Dealer, Distributor or KRELL for assistance. IMPORTANT: If you think there are problems with your unit, Dealer, Distributor, or the factory for repair without...
Page 30 KRELL 45 Connair Road ¯ Orange, CT 06477 203’799-9954 ¯ Fax: 203-799-9796 Copyright 1995 KRELL P/N D960601600000...

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