The chosen input is now programmed for Processor
Pass-Through operation, disabling the now
redundant volume control of the KX-5. When that
input is selected, the KX-5 is set to unity gain (0
dB), and the volume is controlled directly from the
surround-sound processor. The volume indicator of
the KX-5 will display “
PP
” to show that the
Processor Pass-Through mode has been selected for
that input.
The gain (“
PP
”) setting of the Processor
Pass-Through mode will result in an
excessively high sound level with a
normal source component. Be sure to
leave the “
PP
” setting to “
OF
” for all
other source components to avoid
possible damage to your loudspeakers.
Selecting an input where the “
PP
” has been set to
“
On
” will cause the stepper motors to rapidly
move the internal rotary switches to the unity
gain setting. This results in an audible “whirring”
noise and is completely normal. The “whirring”
noise will also be heard when reverting to an
input where the “
PP
” is set to “
OF
”.
AyreLink
AyreLink provides for true
“one-touch” operation of the
entire music system.
As explained in the chapter “Controls and
Operation”, turning on a source component
connected with AyreLink will automatically turn on
all of the linked “downstream” components (i.e.,
preamplifiers and power amplifiers). In addition, the
appropriate input on the KX-5 will also be
automatically selected.
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