Krell Industries KPS 28c manual Introduction, Definition of Terms, Connections, Inputs Andoutputs

Introduction Definition of Terms

Thankyou for your purchaseof the Krell Playback System28c. The KPS28c's transport design eliminates error-producing wobbleand delivers exceptionaltracking andfocus accuracy,regard- less of environmentor disc characteristics.Digital circuitry providesultra-high signal resolution and direct coupledanalogcircuitry assuressuperior low-frequencyperformance,with low distortion, wide bandwidth, and minimal negative feed- backs. TheKPS28c can be seamlesslyintegrat- ed into a hometheater or whole-houseaudio sys- tem, andthe remotecontrol providesfor the con- venient operationof the KPS28cas well as other Krell components.

This owner's reference manualcontains impor- tant information on placement,installation, and operation of your KPS28c. Please read this information carefully. A thoroughunderstanding of these details will help ensuresatisfactory operation and long life for your KPS28c and related system components.

Followingare the definitions of key termsused in your owner's reference manual.

CONNECTIONS

Bridging. An internal connection option that links two amplifier channelsto operate as one combinedamplifier channel, greatly increasing the channel's poweroutput.

Krell Multi AmpThroughput(MAT). A propri- etary internal connectionoption that sendsthe samemusic signal to all amplifier channels using one balanced or single-ended connec- tion. MATreducesinstallation complexity and cabling requirements in systems containing multiple amplifiers.

INPUTS ANDOUTPUTS

Balanced.A symmetricalinput circuit that has equal impedancefrom both input terminals with respect to a commonreference point. Balanced connections have 6 dB moregain than single- endedconnections.

Single-ended. An input circuit in which one side of a transmissionline circuit is ungrounded. Single-ended connections have 6 dB less gain than balancedconnections.

OPERATION

Off. Whenthe powerbutton on the front panel is pressedand the blue powerLEDturns off, the componentis off.

Operational Mode. Whenthe power button on the front panel is pressedand the blue power LEDilluminates, the componentis in opera- tional modeand ready to play music.

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