K-300i Owner’s Reference
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Front Panel Features Description
1)
Power Button
For selecting operate or stand-by mode.
2)
Source Select Button
For entering or exiting the source select mode.
3)
Navigation Buttons
For making source selection or navigating the menu.
4)
Menu Button
For entering or exiting the menu.
5)
Front Panel Display
Displays status information in normal mode, available sources in source select mode, or
configuration information in menu mode.
6)
IR Window
IR commands from the hand-held remote control are received through this window. There must
be clear line of sight from the remote control to the window for proper operation.
7)
Volume Control Buttons
For controlling the speaker output level.
8)
USB-A Connector
For connecting a USB flash memory stick containing digital music files. The USB stick may be
formatted as FAT or NTFS. Music playback from a USB stick is supported with the mconnect
Control app for your tablet or smart phone and is only available when the digital option is
installed in the unit.
Rear Panel Features Description
9)
USB-B Connector
For connection to a computer for streaming digital audio. This will support PCM audio
data up to 192kHz/24-bits or DSD128 audio data.
10)
Bluetooth Receiver Cover
The Bluetooth receiver is behind this cover. The Bluetooth range is approximately 30 feet (10
meters). This range may be reduced if the unit is placed in a metal rack which would have a
tendency to block the Bluetooth RF signal. Other RF sources operating in the 2.4GHz frequency
range may interfere with Bluetooth operation.
11)
HDMI Connections
For connection of up to two HDMI source devices and one HDMI display device. The HDMI
connections support video resolutions up to 4K 50/60Hz with HDR. The HDMI inputs support 2-
channel PCM audio up to 192kHz/24-bits or 2-channel DSD128 audio. The HDMI output supports
ARC (audio return channel) and is accessed by selecting the “TV” source from the remote or front
panel. For ARC to work, the HDMI output must be connected to the ARC capable HDMI input on
the display.
12)
Toslink Optical Digital Audio Input
For connection to the optical digital output of a source device. This connection carries PCM audio
data up to 96kHz/24-bits.
13)
S/PDIF Digital Audio Input
For connection to the digital audio output of a source device. This connection carries PCM audio
data up to 192kHz/24-bits.
