Krell Industries KCT manual Front Panel Description, Power, Remote Control Functions

Front Panel Description

See Figure 1 on page 8

The KCT preamplifier front panel provides power on, input and zone selection, level control, menu functions, and status display. Front panel features and their descriptions follow.

Power

1 Power Button

Use this button to switch the KCT between the stand-by and the operational modes.

2 Stand-by LED

The red stand-by LED illuminates when the KCT is plugged into a standard AC wall receptacle, indicating that the KCT is ready to be switched to the operational mode.

3 Power LED

The blue power LED illuminates when the KCT is in the operational mode and flashes when remote control signals are received.

Remote Control Functions

4 Infrared Sensor

The infrared sensor receives commands from the KCT remote control. For proper remote control operation, make sure the infrared sensor is not covered or obstructed.

5 Infrared Transmitter LED

The infrared transmitter LED flashes when the KCT sends infrared signals to another remote control. See Program Remote Menu, on page 31.

Preamplifier Functions

6 Input Select Buttons

Use these buttons to select the corresponding rear panel input that is connected to a CAST (C-1, C-2), balanced (B-1, B-2), or single-ended (S-1, S-2, S-3) analog source. The front panel display (13) shows the active zone, the selected input, and volume level.

7 Tape Button

Use this button to select the corresponding rear panel input that is connected to a analog tape source. When TAPE is activated, the front panel display (13) shows the zone that is the pathway for the tape output. See Tape Output Menu, on page 30.

8 Mute Button

Use this button to mute the preamplifier output. To unmute, press the mute button again. To customize mute button operation, see Mute Menu, on page 29.

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