Страница 1: ... g and Digital Products KRELL PLAYBACK SYSTEMS KPS 20t Transport KPS 20i Integrated Transport Processor KPS 20i Integrated Transport Processor Digital Preamplifier OWNER S REFERENCE ...
Страница 2: ...S KPS 20 SERIES FRONTAND REARVIEW KPS 20 BASIC OPERATION COMPLETETRANSPORTFEATURES AND FUNCTIONS KPS 20i ANDKPS 201 DETAILS KPS 20i VOLUME CONTROL KPS 20t DETAILS TRANSPORTTO PROCESSORINTERLINK CONSIDERATIONS TIME SYNC REMOTE CONTROL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS KPS 20i TYPICALSYSTEMSETUP KPS 20i TYPICAL SYSTEMSETUP KPS 20t TYPICAL SYSTEMSETUP SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY AND SERVICE ...
Страница 3: ... tracking of the laser Krell written micro code controls all transport functions and input selections through a custom user interface This interface is written with performance and user flexibility as key design goals Disc stabilization is accomplished with a custom five point magnetic clamp and proprietary hub alignment The heavy motorized cover assembly isolates the compact disc from ambient lig...
Страница 4: ...one ST fiber optic one AES EBUbalanced two SPDIF coaxial and one EIAJ optical They come standard with an SPDIF coaxial digital output ST EIAJ and KRELLTime Sync outputs are available as an option All input switching is accessible from the front panel or the remote control KRELL sproprietary Data Recovery and Jitter Rejection Module recovers all data from external sources reducing jitter to excepti...
Страница 5: ... install the KRELLPLAYBACK SYSTEM 20 into your system we recommend that you follow these guidelines in choosing the location This will facilitate a clean trouble free installation The KPS 20does not require any type of special rack or cabinet for installation Dimensions are described on page 27 1 Place the unit on a firm level surface away from excessive heat humidity or moisture Make sure there i...
Страница 6: ...butor or the factory if you have any questions not addressed by this Reference IMPORTANTNOTE The use of CD rings mats or other devices attached to individual CDs is not recommended To be completely effective the KPS 20 clamp must make direct contact with the CD Otherwise erratic playback and or poor sound may occur AC POWER GUIDELINES The KPS 20 has superb regulation and does not require a dedicat...
Страница 7: ...ing cover 13 Transport function buttons for Disc Management System Program Repeat and Pause 14 Transport function buttons for Stop Play Track Back Track Forward Search Back and Search Forward 15 Transport function buttons for Direct Number Access Keypad Index Back and Index Forward 16 Transport function buttons for A B loop Random Play Introduction and Direct Time Access REARVIEWI l 17 18 19 20 21...
Страница 8: ...posing the CD transport and spindle Place the compact disc label side up onto the drive spindle Place the five point custom clamp onto the drive spindle securing the CD in place Make sure the clamp is centered firmly on the custom CD spindle hub Press the Open Close button again or Play and the cover will close NOTE In the event that you wish to rapidly change a number of CDs the KPS 20 can be pla...
Страница 9: ... number within a specific track if the CD was recorded with separate indexing I I INDEXForward Selects the next index number within the current track if the CDwas recorded with separate indexing NOTE Some discs do not have index numbers programmed within tracks When the Index buttons are pressed the display will default to the current track number Search Back Fast scroll backward through program N...
Страница 10: ... resume normal play DISPLAY Toggles between the time into the current track and the amount of total disc time remaining DIM Shuts off the display and function LEDs Second press activates the display and function LEDs A B The KPS 20 can make a loop between two pre determined points within a track This is helpful when you need to repeat a specific segment of a track How to Create an A B Loop Start p...
Страница 11: ...ng gives you the ability to select which tracks you would like to hear and the order in which you would like to hear them This method of programming is short term and will be cleared when you press the Stop button Once a program is written basic functions like Pause Repeat Track forward and Track Back work within the program The program will be cleared from memory once the last programmed track is...
Страница 12: ...se functions work within the program To clear the program memory press the STOPbutton DMS The Disc Management System DMS allows a track program you have written to be saved indefinitely in the KPS 20 s memory CAUTION Please proceed slowly and follow the Sequence carefully while learning to program DMS The DMSfunction will appear to be malfunctioning if the sequence is changed How to Write a DMS Pr...
Страница 13: ...disc into the KPS 20 2 Close the top cover The DMSLEDwill illuminate indicating there is a DMS programmed disc in the machine 3 Press the DMSbutton on tile front panel or remote control 4 Press Play The Program LEDon the front panel will illuminate and the DMS program will begin NOTE If the Program LEDis not illuminated the KPS 20 has not recognized the DMSprogram and will play the disc in the nor...
Страница 14: ...connectors and balanced via XLR connectors If your preamplifier has high level balanced inputs we recommend the balanced outputs be used There are considerable sonic benefits to be gained with use of the balanced format The XLRpin configuration is described below Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Non inverting 0 Pin 3 Inverting 180 The left and right channel RCAand balanced outputs are labeled on the back panel ...
Страница 15: ... desired digital source must be ON is selected the appropriate input indicator LED will illuminate The Sync LEDwill then illuminate indicating the digital source and internal processor have linked The Processor automatically selects the correct input frequency for the source DIGITAL OUTPUTS The KPS 20i comes standard with one coaxial digital output Signal from the input selected on the front panel...
Страница 16: ...0 158 step indication of the volume level The level position will remain on the display for a few seconds and then return to the transport display mode To adjust listening level hold down either the volume Up or Downbutton The volume will begin increasing or decreasing in one step increments After a short time the volume will begin changing in larger multi step increments This is intentional and a...
Страница 17: ...cription of Time Sync see page 18 If you are using the Time Sync option connect an ST cable between the KPS 20t Time Sync output and Time Sync input on a Krell processor For specific instructions on connecting ST cables refer to page 17 TRANSPORT TO PROCESSOR INTERLINK CONSIDERATIONS Care should be taken in selecting the type of cable used to link your KPS 20t and processor We suggest using the ST...
Страница 18: ...he same procedure for the processor input ST TIME SYNC OUTPUT The ST connector labeled ST Time Sync can be switched between Time Sync and a normal data output The KPS 20t comes with this output Set for Time Sync Follow the procedure below to switch it to a data output 1 Turn the power amplifier Off and the preamplifier to Mute or Standby 2 Turn the two thumbscrews counterclockwise until they relea...
Страница 19: ... It also requires that the Time Sync output of the KPS 20t be connected to the Time Sync input of the processor using an ST fiber optic cable With Time Sync operating the processor does not use a recovered clock generated by its decoder Instead the transport s clock feeds the input of the DACs This process climates 100 of the jitter corruption inherent in all clock recovery type systems The ST int...
Страница 20: ...udio Standard meter functions There are three buttons on the face of the remote control marked PLAYER PREAMP and D A These buttons determine which type of KRELLcomponent the remote control will address Whenone of these function buttons is selected the LEDdirectly above that button will flash These buttons affect only the functions beneath them PLAYER When engaged the remote control addresses a KRE...
Страница 21: ...screws from the remote control back plate 2 Removethe back plate to expose the batteries 3 Removethe old batteries and install new ones following the battery position diagram on the plastic battery receptacle 4 Re install the back plate and four screws 5 Check to make sure the remote control is functioning properly 6 Tighten the four back plate screws If you have questions about the remote control...
Страница 22: ... OM Brief introduction of track samples NO o o CDplayer select P YER PREAMP D A VOLUME INPUT PHASE MUTE Preamp or KPS 20i I volumedown Preamp KPS 20ior 20i I inputselect Preamp phasereverse Amplifier meterdisplay Amplifier power Repeat Play Track forward Program Index forward Disc ManagementSys tem Direct access Display dim Random track play select select Preampor KPS 20i I volume up Preamp or KPS...
Страница 23: ...onged periods of time I have some very fine audiophile interconnect cable which has superior sonic characteristics Can I use this for mycoaxial digital input You may experiment with any high quality cable Note that most audio interconnect cable is not designed to carry the ultra high frequency information of the digital bit stream NOTE For the KPS 20 we recommend non capaditive coaxial cable which...
Страница 24: ...TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP LOUDSPEAKERS KSA AMPLIFIER Digital components can connect to different inputs than are shown PREAMPLIFIER IR L OUTPUT SATELLITE RECEIVER KPS 20i DAT DECK CABLEDIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER DMX 24 ...
Страница 25: ...KPS 20i I TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP Digital components can connect to different inputs than are shown LOUDSPEAKERS KSA AMPLIFIE KPS 20 SATELLITE RECEIVER CABLE DIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER DMX I I DAT DECK 25 ...
Страница 26: ...KPS 20t TYPICAL SYSTEM SETUP KSA AMPLIFIER i Different digital s tpUownt Scthan e a ed R k PREAMPLIFIER R k INPUT OUTPUT t t TIME SYNC ST REFERENCE KPS 20t 26 ...
Страница 27: ...e between data and Krell Time Sync KPS 20i and KPS 20i DIGITAL OUTPUTS S PDIF coax KPS 20i and KPS 20i DIGITAL OUTPUTMODULE OPTION ST Optical EIAJ optical 2nd ST Optical switchable between data and Krell Time Sync KPS 201 and KPS 20i DIGITAL INPUTS ST Optical EIAJ Optical AES EBUbalanced two S PDIF coax Note 2nd coax input can befitted with ST format optical on request REMOTE CONTROL Multi functio...
Страница 28: ...g of the warranty in your country Freight to the factory is your responsibility Second day return freight within the United States is included in the warranty If you have purchased your KRELLproduct outside the United States and wish to have it serviced at the factory all freight and associated charges to the factory are your responsibility Krell will pay return freight to the US based freight for...
Страница 29: ... you need to purchase additional packaging please contact your authorized KRELL Dealer Distributor or KRELL for assistance IMPORTANT If you think there are problems with your unit please contact your Dealer Distributor or the factory immediately Do not return any unit to KRELL for repair without first calling to discuss the problem and to obtain a Return Authorization number All operational featur...
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