Krell Industries iPod Docking Station manual Introduction, Overview

Introduction

Overview

List of Illustrations

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of the KID, the Krell Interface Dock, and/or the Papa Dock. The KID can be operated alone, or docked in the optional Papa Dock, a dedicated 150 W power amplifier designed specifically by Krell for use with the KID.

KID. The KID is designed to deliver maximum sonic performance from an iPod-device, and is the first product of its kind to utilize the fully differential out- put of the internal DAC for iPod-devices.

Additional features include opto-isolated digital con- nections between the iPod-device and the KID, and balanced differential Class A circuitry. Ultra low noise volume control, with digitally-controlled analog bass and treble controls fine tune your listening ex- perience. A full-function remote control makes oper- ation flexible. Balanced and single-ended outputs, composite and S-Video outputs, and an RS-232 control allow for a variety of connection options.

Papa Dock. The Papa Dock is engineered to drive virtually any loudspeaker to realistic listening levels. The amplifier has a proprietary connection for the KID, enabling all KID output functions to route through the Papa Dock back panel. It features a sub- stantial 450 W, 40,000 microfarad power supply. Left and right channels incorporate discrete, direct cou- pled topology, 12 high current output devices, and terminate in WBT loudspeaker connectors.

This owner’s reference contains important infor-

mation on the placement, installation, and opera-

tion of the KID and the Papa Dock. Please read

this information carefully. A thorough understand-

ing of these details will help ensure satisfactory

operation and long life for your KID, the Papa

Dock, and related system components.

OVERVIEW

To prepare the KID and the Papa Dock for opera- tion, follow the steps below:

STEP 1	Unpack the KID 4
	Unpack the Papa Dock	4
STEP 2	Affix the iPod-device Support
	to the KID Top Cover	4
STEP 3	Install the Battery in the KID Remote		5
STEP 4	Placement Considerations 5
STEP 5`	The KID / Papa Dock Connection		6

STEP 6	Connect to Your System 7
	Connect the KID to Your System		7
	AC Power Guidelines for the KID		7
	Connect the Papa Dock
	to Your System 8
	AC Power Guidelines
	for the Papa Dock 8
STEP 7	Insert the iPod-device
	Into the KID Dock Connector	9
	KID Power LED Color Guide	9
	Papa Dock Power LED Color Guide		9
STEP 8	Operation 9
	Front Panel and Remote Functions
	for the KID 11

SPECIFICATIONS 12

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FIGURE 1	The iPod-device Support 5	FIGURE 5	Inserting the iPod-device
FIGURE 2	Connecting the KID		Into the Dock Connector 9
	to the Papa Dock 6	FIGURE 6	KID Front Panel 10
FIGURE 3	KID Back Panel Connections 7	FIGURE 7	KID Remote Control 11
FIGURE 4	Papa Dock Back Panel
	Connections 7

Krell / Papa Dock 3