Krell Industries KPS 25sc manual Installing the AcrylicCover, Attachingthe Acrylic Cover

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Installing the AcrylicCover

SeeFigure1 onpage7 andFigure2 on page8

TheKPS25scis equippedwith an acrylic cover that protects the integrity of compactdisc data. The user can customize the cover's operation and closing speed. See Customizing Configu- rations, on page27.

IMPORTANTmUSER PRECAUTION

Please read the following USERPRECAU- TIONbefore attemptingto install the acrylic cover.

The KPS25sc acrylic cover is mechanically dampedto ensure smoothoperation while clos- ing. If youforce the coverto close, youwill dam- age the cover and the damping assembly. Duringoperation, pleasedo not force the cover to close faster than the dampingmechanism allows.

ATTACHINGTHE ACRYLIC COVER

To attach the acrylic cover, follow the steps describedbelowandfurther illustrated in Figure 1 on page7.

IMPORTANT

Attach the acrylic cover before connectingthe flex foil cable.

1.Carefully removethe acrylic cover from the velvet pouchand place the cover on a soft surface.

2.Locatethe two push-pull pins (A) just above the KPS25sc back panel. These pins are shipped in the fully closed position (see detail A.1). Pull the pins out until they are fully extended,as shownin detail A.2.

3.Locatethe pins (B) at the baseof the acrylic cover and the notches (C) on top of the KPS25sc, abovethe push-pull pins (A).

4.With the acrylic cover perpendicular to the KPS25sc, align the acrylic cover pins (B) with the notches (C) in the top of the KPS25sc.

5.Gently lower the acrylic cover into the notches (C), positioning the acrylic cover pins (B) in the notches(C) in the top of KPS25sc.

IMPORTANT

Makesure that the flex foil cable (D) attached to the cover is not pinched or crimpedas you position andsecurethe acrylic cover.

6.Push the push-pull pins (A) back in securethe cover. Seedetail A.1 for correct pin position.

IMPORTANT

TheKPS25sc is shippedfrom the factory with the cover push-pull pins fully closed. Push-pull pins are fully extendedonly duringcover instal- lation and must be closed whenoperating the acrylic cover.

Donot try to close the acrylic coverat this time. Connectthe flex foil cablefirst.

Youcan customizethe acrylic cover to be clear or opaque,andto close at varying speeds.See Adjusting the CoverClosing Speed, on page 10, and Customizing Configurations, on page27.

Krell KPS25sc

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Contents Instructions for Use Owners Reference KPS25scKPS 25sc Contents Illustrations ContentsIntroduction Definition of Terms ConfigurationsInput and Output Connections Technology OperationRevolutionary Krell Cast Technology AC Powerguidelines UnpackingPlacementQuickStart FactorydefaultsettingsTo Play a Compactdisc Power onTo Play Anotherinput Source InputandoutputconnectionsAttachingthe KPS 25sc Acryliccover Conneting the KPS 25sc Flex Foil Cable Attachingthe Acrylic Cover Installing the AcrylicCoverSeeFigure1 onpage7 andFigure2 on page8 Adjusting the Cover Closing Speed Connectingthe Flex Foil CableKPS .~5sc FR~ NT Panel 16 17 18 19 20 24 23 CompactDisc Transport Functions Front PanelDescriptionSeeFigure3 on page11 Digital Inputs andLEDs VolumeAdjustment MenuFunctionsAnalog Inputs and LEDs SeeFigure3 onpage11KPS 25sc Back Panel BackPanel Description Connecting the KPS25sc to Your System PowerDigital Inputs andOutputs Back Panel RemoteConnectionsTabletop RemoteControl KPS 25sc Tabletop and Handheld Remote ContrlsBatteryinstallation Removal Tabletop Remote ControlDirect Track AccessKeypad RemoteControl DescriptionTrack Functions Digital InputsSeeFigure5 on page17 SpecialPlayFunctions AnalogInputs VolumeAdjustment and Menu FunctionsPower, Display Mode,and Amplifier Functions Display Dim Key Amplifier Power KeyAmplifier Display Key ToYourSystemSee on Connecting the KPS25scConnecting the KPS25sc to YourSystem Krell Link Operation Krell Link ConnectionsandOperationTape Input and Output Howto Write a Program Operating Your KPS25scHowto Createan A/B Loop Changethe Cover Operation ModeConfiguring for Theater Throughput Changethe Shutter Operation ModeIMPOFITANTnUSER Precaution ChangethecovermodeTo disengagean input from Theater Throughput Amplifier ControloptionsAssign Customnames To Inputs Adjustmenudisplay BrightnessReturnall Settings to Factorydefaults Changean Inputs VolumetrimChangethe Volumecontrol Sensitivity Warranty ReturnAuthorization Procedure Signalto Noiseratio BALANCED,A Weighted Specifications

KPS 25sc specifications

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