POWER
POWER
BASS
TREBLE
VOLUME
AUX
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Placement Considerations,
continued
The KID / Papa Dock Connection
Component Ventilation,
continued
If the KID is placed in a closed cabinet, more than
eight inches (20 cm) of clearance may need to be
provided above and below the component, or
small fans may be needed to increase ventilation.
To connect the KID to the Papa Dock:
1. Remove the connector plate from the bottom
of the KID, using the T-10 Torx wrench
provided in the Papa Dock accessory box.
2. Place the KID and the Papa Dock side-by-
side, with the front panel facing toward you.
3. Lift the KID up and position it over the con-
nection well (6) in the Papa Dock.
4. Lower the KID gently but firmly onto the
Papa Dock docking connector (7).
The air space between the chassis and shelf must
be unobstructed.
The Papa Dock requires ventilation clearance:
— at least two inches (5 cm) above, below, and
on each side.
PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
,
continued
THE KID / PAPA DOCK CONNECTION
To disconnect the KID from the Papa Dock:
1. Facing the front of the two components, insert
your fingers in the plunger holes on the bottom
panel of the Papa Dock.
2. Push up both plungers (8) simultaneously. The
plungers elevate the KID, disconnecting it from
the Papa Dock.
3. Lift the KID out of the connection well on the
Papa Dock, and set the KID aside.
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FIGURE 2 Connecting the KID to the Papa Dock
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12 VDC Out
Sends a 12 V power on/off signal via a 12 V trigger
cable to other Krell components and to other devices
that incorporate 12 V power on/off trigger input.
When the KID is in the operational mode and a trig-
ger is enabled, the 12 VDC Out provides 12 V of DC
output. When the KID is in the stand-by mode or off,
or if a trigger is not enabled, the DC output is 0 V.
POWER CONNECTION
15
IEC Connector
A standard male IEC power connector, for use with
the AC power cord.
Krell recommends using balanced interconnect
cables. Balanced interconnect cables not only can
minimize sonic loss but also are immune to
induced noise, especially for installations using
long cables. Balanced connections have 6 dB
more 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 cables to
prevent hum or other unwanted noise from
being introduced into the system.
Connect the KID to Your System
The KID connects to a preamplifier, processor, or
amplifier as an A/V source, and is equipped with a
balanced and single-ended analog audio output, an
S-Video, and a composite video output. The Papa
Dock is a 150 W amplifier specifically designed by
Krell for use with the KID.
Maintain the correct left/right orientation: balanced
outputs use three-pin XLR connectors. Single-
ended outputs use RCA connectors.
1. Connect the balanced (12) or single-ended (11)
analog audio outputs to the corresponding
inputs on the preamplifer or processor, or to the
Papa Dock or other amplifier in your system.
2. Connect the S-Video (10) or composite video
(9) outputs to the corresponding input on the
monitor in your system.
3. Plug the AC power cord into the IEC power
connector (15) on the back panel. Then plug
the AC power cord into the wall socket.
The KID is now ready for the iPod-device connection.
CONNECT TO YOUR SYSTEM
Connect to Your System
AC Power Guidelines for the KID
KID Back Panel Connections
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12
11
12
9
10
11
14
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FIGURE 3 KID Back Panel Connections
VIDEO OUTPUTS
9 Composite Video Output
One composite video output with an RCA connector.
10
S-Video Output
One S-Video output with a DIN connector.
ANALOG OUTPUTS
11
Single-ended Audio Outputs
Two single-ended analog audio channel outputs
with RCA connectors.
12
Balanced Analog Audio Outputs
Two balanced analog audio channel outputs with
XLR connectors.
REMOTE CONNECTIONS
13
Comm Port RS-232 Connector
Sends software updates directly to the KID using an
external computer control system.
AC Power Guidelines for the KID.
Use only the
power cord provided with the KID. The use of the
KID with devices designed to alter or stabilize the
AC power may impair the ability of the interface
dock to perform optimally.
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