background image

KPS 28c

Compact Disc Player

with Krell CAST Technology

Instructions for Use

Owner’s Reference

THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING

Summary of Contents for Krell KPS 28c

Page 1: ...KPS 28c Compact Disc Player with Krell CAST Technology Instructions for Use Owner s Reference THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING ...

Page 2: ...ee from frayed ends short circuits or cold solder joints THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ANY KRELL PRODUCT Please contact your authorized Krell dealer distributor or Krell if you have any questions not addressed in this reference manual This product is manufactured in the United States of America Krell is a registered trademark of Krell Industries Inc and is restricted for use by Krell ...

Page 3: ...DESCRIPTION 7 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 9 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 11 Battery Installation and Removal 11 CONNECTING THE KPS 28c TO YOUR SYSTEM 13 Input and Output Connections 13 Connecting the KPS 28c 13 Power On 14 OPERATING THE KPS 28c 14 To Play a Compact Disc 14 How to Write a Program 14 How to Create an A B Loop 15 WARRANTY 16 RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE 17 SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover Krell ...

Page 4: ...Page FIGURE 1 The KPS 28c Front Panel 6 FIGURE 2 The KPS 28c Back Panel 8 FIGURE 3 The KPS 28c Remote Control 10 iv Krell KPS 28c Illustrations ...

Page 5: ...definitions of key terms used in your owner s reference manual CONNECTIONS Theater Throughput Theater Throughput is a Krell configuration option that allows the signal from a surround pre amp processor to pass through a Krell preampli fier or integrated amplifier with no gain for inte grated volume and balance management of Krell home theater systems INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Balanced Asymmetrical input ...

Page 6: ...nent is in stand by mode a low power consumption status that keeps the audio and regulator circuits at idle Krell recommends leaving the component in the stand by mode when it is not playing music TECHNOLOGY Krell Current Mode A proprietary Krell circuit topology in which the audio gain stages of a component operate in the current rather than voltage domain This unique technology provides the comp...

Page 7: ...n from beginning to end an entire CAST system behaves as if it is one com ponent With CAST anomalies of signal transmis sion between components are eliminated Cable impedances and their effects on the transmitted signal are non existent How CAST and Krell Current Mode Interact While CAST is a new method of transferring the musical signal between components its origin stems from Krell Current Mode ...

Page 8: ...cial rack or cabinet for installation For the dimensions of the KPS 28c see Specifications on the back cover The KPS 28c requires at least two inches 5 cm of clearance on each side and at least two inch es 5 cm of clearance above the component to provide adequate ventilation Installations inside cabinetry may need extra ventilation Note The KPS 28c incorporates an advanced suspen sion system and d...

Page 9: ...the CAST output to a CAST enabled system in one listening area the balanced output to a system in a second listening area and the single ended output to a system in a third listening area The musical selection will play simultaneously in all three areas Digital Output Connections Connect the cables from the optics output 16 or coaxial output 17 on the KPS 28c back panel to your digital recorder or...

Page 10: ... Disc Transport 2 Open Close Button Power 3 Stand by LED 4 Power Button 5 Power LED Compact Disc Functions 6 HDCD LED 7 Compact Disc Display 8 Track Forward Button 9 Track Back Button 10 Pause Button and LED 11 Stop Button 12 Play Button 1 5 2 9 12 11 10 3 4 7 6 8 KPS CLASS A ...

Page 11: ...tion Compatible Digital disc is playing indicating that HDCD decoding is functioning 7 Compact Disc Display The compact disc display shows compact disc playback and programming status 8 Track Forward Button Use this button to select and begin playing the track that follows the current track 9 Track Back Button Use this button to select and begin playing the track that precedes the current track 10...

Page 12: ...ht CAST Outputs 14 Left and Right Balanced Outputs 15 Left and Right Single ended Outputs Digital Outputs 16 Optics Output 17 Coax ial Output Back Panel Remote Connections 18 12 VDC In 19 RC 5 In Power 20 IEC Power Connector 21 Line Fuse 14 20 15 21 19 18 13 17 16 ...

Page 13: ...d with an input that receives 12 VDC power on off 12 Volt trigger signals from other Krell components and from other devices that incorporate a 12 Volt trigger This allows you to activate the KPS 28c through another Krell component and through other components in a custom installation to easily coordinate whole systems or portions of sys tems Notes The 12 VDC input power is limited to 30 ma Consul...

Page 14: ...ey 28 Stop Key 29 Play Key 30 Track Forward and Back Keys 31 Search Forward and Back Keys Compact Disc Transport Functions 22 Pwr Power Key 23 Open Key Compact Disc Display Functions 24 Display Mode Key 25 Display Dim Key Special Play Functions 32 Rep Repeat Key 33 A B Key 34 Prog Program Key Note The level and mute keys are not functional on the KPS 28c ...

Page 15: ... 24 Display Mode Key Use this key to cycle the compact disc display 7 through three options the elapsed time of the track currently playing time remaining in the current track and total remaining time of the disc or program The options appear in the compact disc display as they are selected 25 Display Dim Key Use this key to turn the compact disc display 7 on and off Compact Disc Functions 26 Dire...

Page 16: ...the entire disc or track program continuously REPEAT appears in the compact disc display 7 Press twice to repeat the current track continuously REPEAT SINGLE appears in the compact disc display Press a third time to cancel this function 33 A B Key Use this key to create a playback loop between two predetermined points within a single track or sequential tracks See How to Create an A B Loop on page...

Page 17: ...AST input or output connections for bal anced or single ended voltage operation Please read the Warranty on page 16 to understand the warranty limitations of the KPS 28c Digital Output Connections The KPS 28c is equipped with one EIAJ fiber optic digital output with a TosLink connector and one coaxial digital output with an RCA connector Use these connections to send this output to a digital recor...

Page 18: ...lick The KPS 28c is ready to play music This section provides more information about operating the KPS 28c TO PLAY A COMPACT DISC 1 Use the open close button 2 or open key 23 to open the compact disc transport 1 2 Place a compact disc on the transport 3 Use the open close button 2 or open key 23 to close the compact disc transport 1 Playback automatically begins from the first track Adjust system ...

Page 19: ...rogrammed last is removed first Note If you press the power button 4 or key 22 and place the KPS 28c in the stand by mode the programmed sequence is automatically erased HOW TO CREATE AN A B LOOP 1 Begin playing a track by pressing the play button 12 or key 29 or select a track using the direct track access keypad 26 the track forward and the back keys 30 or the search forward and back keys 31 2 W...

Page 20: ...ight and associated charges to the factory are your responsibility Krell will pay return freight to the U S A based freight for warder of your choice Freight and other charges to ship the unit from the freight forwarder to you are also your respon sibility Krell is not responsible for any damage incurred in transit Krell will file claims for damages as necessary for units dam aged in transit to th...

Page 21: ...ents with the Service Department have been made in advance Proof of purchase will be required for warranty validation at the time of hand delivery IMPORTANT Use the original packaging to ensure the safe transit of the product to the factory dealer or distributor Krell may at its discretion return a product in new packaging and bill the owner for such packaging if the product received by Krell was ...

Page 22: ......

Page 23: ......

Page 24: ...AJ optical via a Toslink connector 1 S PDIF coaxial via an RCA connector REMOTE CONTROL 1 wireless infrared 12 VDC input 12 Volt trigger via a 3 5 mm mini connector RC 5 input via a DC power connector DIMENSIONS 19 0w x 4 4h x 14 5d in 48 3w x 11 2h x 36 8d cm WEIGHT Shipping 26 0 lb 11 8 kg Unit only 23 5 lb 10 7 kg All operational features functions specifications and policies are subject to cha...

Reviews: