Krell Industries KPS-20t manual

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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 4 5 6 7 8 13 15 16 16 18 19 22 24 25 26 27 28 INTRODUCTION UNPACKING AND PLACEMENT GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF KPS-20 SERIES OWNER’S REFERENCE AC POWER GUIDELINES KPS-20 SERIES FRONT AND REAR VIEW KPS-20 BASIC OPERATION COMPLETE TRANSPORT FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS KPS-20i AND KPS-201//DETAILS KPS-20i//VOLUME CONTROL KPS-20t DETAILS TR[...]

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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, an[...]

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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 [...]

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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) 1 AC power cord 1 T-10 torx driver 1 Packet containing the Owner’s Reference and Warranty Registration Card NOTE: If any of these items [...]

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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 tra[...]

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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. T[...]

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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 lo[...]

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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 memor[...]

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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 tra[...]

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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 [...]

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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. 3. After you select the track, press the Program button again. The track you selected is now in program memory. 4. Repeat this sequence for each track you want in your program[...]

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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, pr[...]

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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 2[...]

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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 Se[...]

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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 t[...]

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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 T[...]

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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 [...]

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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 KR[...]

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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 c[...]

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    REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL NOTE: Batteries should be replaced when functions from the remote control become intermittent. The KPS-20 universal remote uses two AAA size 1.5 volt batteries. 1. With the T-10 torx driver remove the four screws from the remote control back plate. 2. Remove the back plate to expose the batteries. 3. [...]

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    IIIII I II I I III III Ill II I II II Power (. | C~,~ f-~ AMP IPOWER access keypad Pause~ PAUSE 0 Stop ~~ Cover open ~ ~STO~ P~Y Track back~ ~ T~CK Search fo~ard <a Search back~ ~ Index back~ ~ Loop inse~ion DISPLAY ~B ACCESS Display change~ ~ ~o ~OM Brief introduction ~ ~ of track samples NO o o ~ CD player select ~ -- ~ P~YER PREAMP D/A -~~-[...]

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    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Qo Qo Qo Ao My CD transport has both fiber optic and coaxial outputs. Which one should I use? Given a choice, we prefer the ST format due to its complete isolation of the grounds between digital source and processor. This minimizes the possibility of ground loops in the digital components. The ST format also has the added bene[...]

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    KPS-20i TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP LOUDSPEAKERS KSA AMPLIFIER Digital components can connect to different inputs than are shown PREAMPLIFIER IR L OUTPUT SATELLITE RECEIVER KPS-20i ~-~ DAT DECK CABLE DIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER(DMX) 24[...]

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    KPS-20i/I TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP Digital components can connect to different inputs than are shown LOUDSPEAKERS KSA AMPLIFIE & KPS-20| SATELLITE RECEIVER ~-~ CABLE DIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER(DMX) I I DAT DECK 25[...]

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    KPS-20t TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP ~"~ KSA AMPLIFIER ~~ i ~~~ ,[] Different digital ~ ~ s°~tpUownt Sc than~e a~:ed R k ~’ ~ PREAMPLIFIER ~R k INPUT OUTPUT t t TIME SYNC ST REFERENCE KPS-20t 26[...]

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    SPECIFICATIONS TRANSPORT: Modified CDM-9 pro with hall effect motor, swing-arm design in a unicast frame. Custom magnetic disc clamp. LASER: Single beam with a glass lens TOP COVER: Gear driven mechanism; auto or manual control CONTROL FUNCTIONS: KRELL written keypad processing software KPS-20i and KPS-201//ANALOG OUTPUTS: Balanced via XLR connecto[...]

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    WARRANTY AND SERVICE THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ANY KRELL PRODUCT. KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEM-20 has a limited and transferable warranty of five years for parts and labor and three years on trahsport related parts. The warranty period begins on the date of retail purchase,’ as noted on the retail sales slip provided by an authorized KR[...]

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    The use of any packing material other than original is not recommended. KRELL may, at its discretion, pack a unit in new packing for the return shipment and bill you for such packing if the unit was packed in non-standard packing or the original packing is so damaged as to be unusable. Should you need to purchase additional packaging please contact[...]

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    KRELL 45 Connair Road ¯ Orange, CT 06477 203’799-9954 ¯ Fax: 203-799-9796 Copyright 1995 KRELL P/N D960601600000[...]