Krell Link Connections and Operation

Krell Link in/out connectors on the KCT back panel allow you to synchronize remote control operation for systems that include multiple amplifiers and associated components. When the Krell Link in/out connectors are used, the remote capabilities of the linked components are controlled from one amplifier or preamplifier, called the control component. The linked components respond to stand-by and operational mode commands from the control component via MIDI cables. See Krell Link, on page 32, for menu options to customize Krell Link operation.

Note

Krell Link uses standard five pin MIDI communication cables, sometimes called MIDI Plus cables. MIDI cables can be purchased from your authorized distributor or dealer, or from an audio supply store.

Connecting Components through Krell Link

1.Turn all components off. This ensures all components are synchronized when the MIDI cable is connected.

2.Select the component to be the control component. The control component must be in plain view for proper remote control operation.

3.Connect one end of the MIDI cable to the Krell Link out connector (26) on the control component back panel.

4.Connect the other end of a MIDI cable to the Krell Link in connector (26) on the back panel of the next component.

5.To link another component, connect another MIDI cable to the Krell Link out connector on the back panel of the second component. Connect the remaining end of the MIDI cable to the Krell Link in connector, on the back panel of a third component.

6.Link additional components, if desired.

The components are now ready for operation with Krell Link.

Krell Link Operation

1.When all components are connected, as described above, place each component in the stand-by mode. This ensures all components are synchronized when signals from the control component are sent to linked components.

2.Switch the control component to the operational mode from the component’s front panel power button or through the power key on the remote control. The linked components simultaneously switch to the operational mode.

An individual linked component can be switched between the stand-by and the operational modes from its front panel. Switching a linked component temporarily breaks the chain of linked components. To re-establish linked operation, return all components to the stand-by mode.

Krell Current Tunnel