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FIGURE 1 

The iPod-device Support    5

FIGURE 2 

Connecting the KID 
to the Papa Dock   6

FIGURE 3 

KID Back Panel Connections    7

FIGURE 4

Papa Dock Back Panel
Connections    7

FIGURE 5 

Inserting the iPod-device
Into the Dock Connector    9

FIGURE 6 

KID Front Panel    10

FIGURE 7 

KID Remote Control    11

This owner’s reference contains important infor-
mation on the placement, installation, and opera-
tion of the KID and the Papa Dock. Please read
this information carefully. A thorough understand-
ing of these details will help ensure satisfactory
operation and long life for your KID, the Papa
Dock,  and related system components.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Papa Dock. 

The Papa Dock is engineered to drive

virtually any loudspeaker to realistic listening levels.
The amplifier has a proprietary connection for the
KID, enabling all KID output functions to route
through the Papa Dock back panel. It features a sub-
stantial 450 W, 40,000 microfarad power supply. Left
and right channels incorporate discrete, direct cou-
pled topology, 12 high current output devices, and
terminate in WBT loudspeaker connectors. 

Thank you for your purchase of the KID, the Krell
Interface Dock, and/or the Papa Dock. The KID can
be operated alone, or docked in the optional Papa
Dock, a dedicated 150 W power amplifier designed
specifically by Krell for use with the KID. 

KID.

The KID is designed to deliver maximum sonic

performance from an iPod-device, and is the first
product of its kind to utilize the fully differential out-
put of the internal DAC for iPod-devices. 

Additional features include opto-isolated digital con-
nections between the iPod-device and the KID, and
balanced differential Class A circuitry. Ultra low
noise volume control, with digitally-controlled analog
bass and treble controls fine tune your listening ex-
perience. A full-function remote control makes oper-
ation flexible.  Balanced and single-ended outputs,
composite and S-Video outputs, and an RS-232
control allow for a variety of connection options.

To prepare the KID and the Papa Dock for opera-
tion, follow the steps below: 

STEP 1

Unpack the KID    4 
Unpack the Papa Dock    4

STEP 2

Affix the iPod-device Support

to the KID Top Cover    4

STEP 3

Install the Battery in the KID Remote 

5

STEP 4

Placement Considerations    5

STEP 5`

The KID / Papa Dock Connection 

6

STEP 6

Connect to Your System    7
Connect the KID to Your System    7
AC Power Guidelines for the KID    7
Connect the Papa Dock 

to Your System    8

AC Power Guidelines 

for the Papa Dock    8

STEP 7

Insert the iPod-device 

Into the KID Dock Connector    9

KID Power LED Color Guide    9
Papa Dock Power LED Color Guide    9

STEP 8

Operation    9
Front Panel and Remote Functions

for the KID    11

SPECIFICATIONS    12

INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW

Krell        / Papa Dock    3

Introduction 
Overview
List of Illustrations

10    Krell        / Papa Dock  

Front Panel Functions
Remote Control Functions  

24

25

26

27

23

22

TOP ONLY

22 Docking station (see inset above)

FRONT PANEL ONLY

23 Auxiliary input

FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE

24 Power button/key
25 Bass control button/keys and display window
26 Treble control button /keys and display window
27 Volume level button/keys and display window

REMOTE ONLY

28 DISP key (turns on iPod-device backlight)
29 Menu key
30 Up directional keys: iPod-device up arrow key
31 Down directional keys: iPod-device down arrow key
32 Left and right directional keys/Track keys

(These keys correspond to iPod-device Previous 
and Next keys)

33 Play/Resume key
34 Stop key
35 Repeat key
36 Shuffle key
37 Pause key
38 Mute key
39 Search keys
40 Album keys
41 Playlist keys

FIGURE 6  KID Front Panel

Docking station inset:

Inset shows iPOD-device support 

affixed to the top cover of the chassis

with the dock connector below

Volume

Disp

Mute

Menu

Power

Album

Bass

Treble

Playlist

Track

Search

24

30

29

34

31

32

33

28

38

27

26

37

35

36

25

39

40

32

41

TREBLE

V

Button

= front panel mechanism

Key

= remote function mechanism

FIGURE 7 KID Remote Control

Summary of Contents for MP3 Docking Station

Page 1: ...Shipped 14 lb 6 4 kg Your KID product serial number is KID SPECIFICATIONS PAPA DOCK SPECIFICATIONS All operational features functions specifications and policies are subject to change without notification P N 301038 v 08 0 Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 0 15 dB 0 2 Hz to 110 kHz 0 dB 3 dB Signal to noise Ratio Wideband unweighted referred to full power output 108 dB A weighted 116 dB Gain 26...

Page 2: ...D in and out of stand by When an iPod device is connected to the dock connector the KID automatically moves to the operational mode from stand by When an iPod device is removed from the dock connector the KID automatically reverts to the stand by mode 23 Aux Input Use this input instead of the dock connector to connect any audio source via a 3 5 mm stereo phone cable TOP AND FRONT PANEL ONLY 28 DI...

Page 3: ...xible Balanced and single ended outputs composite and S Video outputs and an RS 232 control allow for a variety of connection options To prepare the KID and the Papa Dock for opera tion follow the steps below STEP 1 Unpack the KID 4 Unpack the Papa Dock 4 STEP 2 Affix the iPod device Support to the KID Top Cover 4 STEP 3 Install the Battery in the KID Remote 5 STEP 4 Placement Considerations 5 STE...

Page 4: ...ler or distributor PACKING MATERIALS Save all packing materi als To ship the KID or the Pap Dock in the future repack the unit in its original packaging to prevent shipping damage For more information see the Return Authorization procedure in the Service sec tion of the Krell website at www krellonline com 4 Krell Papa Dock 1 Insert the iPod device into the KID Dock Connector Power LED Color Guide...

Page 5: ...tment to avoid scratching the remote control finish Replace batteries when the remote control functions becomes intermittent Remove batteries if the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time Battery leakage can damage the remote control INSTALL THE BATTERY IN THE KID REMOTE PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS 1 2 2 3 4 5 2 4 3 FIGURE 1 The iPod device Support Connecting the Papa Dock to Your...

Page 6: ...ore gain than single ended connections When level matching is critical keep this specification in mind Krell recommends using balanced inputs for components that use the preamplifier mode 1 Make sure all power sources and components are off before connecting inputs and outputs 2 Neatly arrange and organize wiring between the KID the Papa Dock and all system compo nents Separate AC wires from audio...

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