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CustomizingConfigurations,continued

CHANGETHECOVERMODE,continued

5.Pressthe menucontrol button (29) or key to lock in the setting.

6.Press the menucontrol button (29) or key again to exit the menumode.

IMPOFITANTnUSER PRECAUTION

The KPS25sc acrylic cover is mechanically dampedto ensuresmoothoperation while clos- ing. ff you force the cover to close, you will damagethe cover and the dampingassembly. Duringoperation, do not force the coverto close faster than the dampingmechanismallows.

To adjust the cover closing speed,see Adjust- ing the CoverClosingSpeed,on page1 O,

CHANGETHE SHUTTER

OPERATION MODE

The shutter operation modelets you choose whenthe cover is clear or opaque. Thethree shutter operation modesare:

Clear.Thecoveris clear at all times. OpaqueThe. cover is opaqueat all times.

Auto. The cover automatically becomesopaque whena compactdisc is playing, to protect com- pact disc data. Whenthe compactdisc is not playing, the cover becomesclear (factory default).

To changethe shutter operation mode:

1.Press the menucontrol button (29) or menu key. ThewordMENUappearsin the menudis- play(26).

2.Rotatethe level knob(25) or press level key until the wordSHU'I-I'ERappears.

3.Pressthe menucontrol button (29) or key again. The current shutter operation mode ears in the menudisplay (26).

4.Rotatethe level knob(25) or press the level key to select the desired shutter operation mode.

5.Pressthe menucontrol button (29) or key lock in the setting.

6.Press the menucontrol button (29) or key again to exit the menumode.

CONFIGURING FOR THEATER THROUGHPUT

Youcansimplify the integration of an audio/video surround soundprocessor into your system by setting the S-1, S-2, S-3, or B-1inputs to operate as a unity gainstage.Krell calls this configuration Theater Throughput.

Whenyou configure a KPS25sc input for Theater Throughput, the KPS25sc volume and balancecontrols are transferred to the audio/ video surroundsoundprocessor, for integrated volume and balance managementand ease of operation. Whenthe KPS25sc input is config- ured for Theater Throughputand connected to the audio/video surround sound processor's input configured for Theater Throughput, all KPS25sc volume and balance adjustments are madethrough the surround sound processor. Whenyou disengage the KPS25sc input from Theater Throughput, the volume and balance controls revert to the KPS25sc.

To select an input for Theater Throughput:

1.Press the menucontrol button (29) or menu key. The word MENUappears in the menu display (26).

2.Rotatethe level knob(25) or presslevel key until the wordTHEATERappears.

3.Press the menucontrol button (29) or key again. Theword CDappears.

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Contents KPS25sc Instructions for Use Owners ReferenceKPS 25sc Contents Contents IllustrationsInput and Output Connections ConfigurationsIntroduction Definition of Terms Operation TechnologyRevolutionary Krell Cast Technology UnpackingPlacement AC PowerguidelinesFactorydefaultsettings QuickStartPower on To Play a CompactdiscTo Play Anotherinput Source InputandoutputconnectionsAttachingthe KPS 25sc Acryliccover Conneting the KPS 25sc Flex Foil Cable SeeFigure1 onpage7 andFigure2 on page8 Installing the AcrylicCoverAttachingthe Acrylic Cover Connectingthe Flex Foil Cable Adjusting the Cover Closing SpeedKPS .~5sc FR~ NT Panel 16 17 18 19 20 24 23 SeeFigure3 on page11 Front PanelDescriptionCompactDisc Transport Functions VolumeAdjustment MenuFunctions Digital Inputs andLEDsAnalog Inputs and LEDs SeeFigure3 onpage11KPS 25sc Back Panel BackPanel Description Power Connecting the KPS25sc to Your SystemDigital Inputs andOutputs Back Panel RemoteConnectionsKPS 25sc Tabletop and Handheld Remote Contrls Tabletop RemoteControlTabletop Remote Control Batteryinstallation RemovalDirect Track AccessKeypad RemoteControl DescriptionSeeFigure5 on page17 SpecialPlayFunctions Digital InputsTrack Functions Power, Display Mode,and Amplifier Functions VolumeAdjustment and Menu FunctionsAnalogInputs Amplifier Display Key Amplifier Power KeyDisplay Dim Key Connecting the KPS25sc ToYourSystemSee onConnecting the KPS25sc to YourSystem Krell Link ConnectionsandOperation Krell Link OperationTape Input and Output Operating Your KPS25sc Howto Write a ProgramChangethe Cover Operation Mode Howto Createan A/B LoopChangethe Shutter Operation Mode Configuring for Theater ThroughputIMPOFITANTnUSER Precaution ChangethecovermodeAmplifier Controloptions To disengagean input from Theater ThroughputAdjustmenudisplay Brightness Assign Customnames To InputsChangethe Volumecontrol Sensitivity Changean Inputs VolumetrimReturnall Settings to Factorydefaults Warranty ReturnAuthorization Procedure Specifications Signalto Noiseratio BALANCED,A Weighted

KPS 25sc specifications

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