Krell Industries Papa Dock iPod Docking Station User's Manual
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1. 22 KRELL KI AS POWER BASS TREBLE VOLUME AUX o Vv A Vv A y A INPUT 24 25 26 27 23 TOP ONLY FIGURE 7 KID Remote Control 22 Docking station see inset above FRONT PANEL ONLY 23 Auxiliary input 24 29 FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE 24 Power button key 29 25 Bass control button keys and display window 26 Treble control button keys and display window 33 27 Volume level button keys and display window 32 REMOTE ONLY 31 34 28 DISP key turns on iPod device backlight 36 29 Menu key 35 37 30 Up directional keys iPod device up arrow key 26 31 Down directional keys iPod device down arrow key 32 Left and right directional keys Track keys 28 21 These keys correspond to iPod device Previous and Next keys 33 Play Resume key 38 34 Stop key 35 Repeat key 36 Shuffle key a 37 Pause key 38 Mute key 40 41 39 Search keys 40 Album keys 41 Playlist keys Button front panel mechanism Key remote function mechanism 10 KrellKID Papa Dock Front Panel and Remote Control Functions for the KID TOP AND FRONT PANEL ONLY 22 iPod device docking station Connect the iPod device to the KID by plug ging it into the dock connector The iPod device takes the KID in and out of stand by When an iPod device is connected to the dock connector the KID automatically moves to the operational mode from stand by FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE2. The KID remote control uses one CR2025 lithium battery which is included with the shipment To open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control 1 Place the remote face down on the table 2 Use your thumbnail or a small jeweler s or eye glass screwdriver to move the small tab toward the center of the remote while using your index fingernail or screwdriver to pull down gently on the slot to the right of the tab The battery compartment slides out PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS Before installing the KID or the Papa Dock into your system please review the following guide lines for the proper location of the components This will facilitate a clean trouble free installation Positioning the components in the listening area Place the KID and the Papa Dock on a firm level surface away from excessive heat humidity or moisture These components do not require a special rack or cabinet for installation Place the Papa Dock as close to the loudspeakers as possible and keep the loudspeaker cable FIGURE 1 The iPod device Support i Sz e 2 lt LRELL KIE 5 T A 3 Place the battery plus side up in the battery tray 4 Slide battery compartment back into the remote until you hear a click The remote control is ready for operation Notes Do not use a knife or other sharp objects to open the battery compartment to avoid scratching the remote control finish
3. 24 25 Power Button Press the power button or key to take the KID in and out of stand by Power LED Color Guide When the KID is plugged into AC power the power LED illuminates Red The KID is in stand by mode Blue The KID is on in the operational mode indicating that an iPod device is con nected Purple The KID is on in the operational mode and an iPod device is not connected Bass Control Two buttons or keys control the bass tone control or 6 dB The bass control is within the KID and not in the iPod device REMOTE ONLY 28 29 30 31 32 DISP Key Turns on the iPod device backlight Menu Key Activates the iPod device menu function The remote menu key does not have a held function Up Directional Key Performs the iPod device up arrow function Down Directional Key Performs the iPod device down arrow function Left and Right Directional Keys or Track Keys Activate the iPod device previous and next track functions respectively Play Key Performs the iPod device play resume function Stop Key Performs the iPod device stop function 23 26 27 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 When an iPod device is removed from the dock connector the KID automatically reverts to the stand by mode Aux Input Use this input instead of the dock connector to connect any audio source via a 3 5 mm stereo phone cable Treble Control Two buttons or keys control the treble tone contr
4. using the T 10 Torx wrench provided in the Papa Dock accessory box Place the KID and the Papa Dock side by side with the front panel facing toward you Lift the KID up and position it over the con your fingers in the plunger holes on the bottom panel of the Papa Dock 2 Push up both plungers 8 simultaneously The plungers elevate the KID disconnecting it from the Papa Dock nection well 6 in the Papa Dock 3 Lift the KID out of the connection well on the 4 Lower the KID gently but firmly onto the Papa Dock and set the KID aside Papa Dock docking connector 7 FIGURE 2 Connecting the KID to the Papa Dock n n PARA 6 KrellKID Papa Dock Connect to Your System AC Power Guidelines for the KID KID Back Panel Connections Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables Balanced interconnect cables not only can minimize sonic loss but also are immune to induced noise especially for installations using long cables Balanced connections have 6 dB more gain than single ended connections When level matching is critical keep this specification in mind Krell recommends using balanced inputs for components that use the preamplifier mode 1 Make sure all power sources and components are off before connecting inputs and outputs 2 Neatly arrange and organize wiring between the KID the Papa Dock and all sy
5. Dock amplifier channel output binding posts 16 located on the back panel The binding post terminals accept spade lugs bare wire or pins Use the red terminal for the positive connection and the black terminal for the negative connection IMPORTANT Tighten loudspeaker binding posts by hand only FIGURE 7 Papa Dock Back Panel Connections fr RIGHT OUTPUT NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE AMPLIFIER CHANNEL OUTPUTS 16 Left and Right Outputs Two channel outputs via 5 way binding posts VIDEO OUTPUTS 17 Composite Video Output One composite video output with an RCA connector 18 S Video Output One S Video output with a DIN connector REMOTE CONNECTIONS 19 Comm Port RS 232 Connector Sends software updates directly to the KID using an external computer control system 8 Krell KID Papa Dock KRELL PAPA DOCK 5 Plug the AC power cord into the amplifiers IEC connector 21 6 Plug the other end of the AC power cord into the AC wall outlet The amplifier is now ready for operation AC Power Guidelines for the Papa Dock Krell recommends operating the Papa Dock amplifier from a dedicated 15 amp AC power line Please contact your Krell dealer distributor or Krell before using any devices designed to alter or sta bilize the AC power for the Papa Dock m LEFT OUTPUT 20 12 VDC Out Sends a 12 V power on off signal via a 12 V trigger cable to other Krell components and to other devices
6. Dock with the foam inserts straight out of the box Place the Papa Dock on a safe clean work surface on its side resting on a foam insert Remove the other foam insert Reposition the Papa Dock on the work sur face with the remaining attached foam insert tilted up Remove the second foam insert 10 12 Remove the foam wrapper from the component Position the Papa Dock in the listening area ITEMS NOT IN THE SHIPPING BOX If any of the PACKING MATERIALS Save all packing materi als To ship the KID or the Pap Dock in the future repack the unit in its original packaging to prevent shipping damage For more information see the Return Authorization procedure in the Service sec tion of the Krell website at www krellonline com Affix the iPod device Support to the KID Top Cover Install the Battery in the KID Remote Placement Considerations AFFIX THE iPOD DEVICE SUPPORT TO THE KID TOP COVER IMPORTANT Affix the iPod device support before inserting the iPod device into the dock connector 4 1 Remove the iPod device support 1 from its bubble wrap package 2 The bracket bar has two thumbscrews 2 Position these screws over the thumbscrew holes in the KID top cover Orientation The round black rubber pad 3 on the iPod device support faces the front of the chassis 5 4 Screw the iPod device support thumbscrews into the thumbscrew holes by hand INSTALL THE BATTERY IN THE KID REMOTE
7. cord by pulling the insert straight out of the box One person can remove the Papa Dock from its shipping box safely and easily 1 Open the shipping carton top flap You see a protective cardboard sheet 2 Remove the protective cardboard sheet to view 1 Papa Dock 1 Accessory box containing 1 AC power cord 12 VDC 12 V trigger cable T 10 Torx wrench Literature pack containing the Owner s Reference and Warranty Registration Card 3 Remove the accessory box by pulling it straight out of the box _ kk items listed above are not included in the shipping box please contact your authorized Krell dealer or distributor 4 KrellKID Papa Dock 4 10 11 12 Set the remote and the AC power cord aside for later use Insert your hands below the left and right foam inserts surrounding the KID Lift the KID with the foam inserts straight out of the box Place the KID on a safe clean work surface on its side resting on a foam insert Remove the other foam insert Reposition the KID on the work surface with the remaining attached foam insert tilted up Remove the second foam insert Remove the foam enclosing the component Place the KID on its feet right side up on the work surface You are now ready to affix the iPod device support to the chassis UNPACK THE PAPA DOCK Insert your hands below the left and right foam inserts surrounding the Papa Dock Lift the Papa
8. that incorporate 12 V power on off trigger input When the Papa Dock is in the operational mode and a trigger is enabled the 12 VDC Out provides 12 V of DC output When the Papa Dock is in the stand by mode or off or if a trigger is not enabled the DC out put is O V POWER CONNECTION 21 IEC Connector A standard male IEC power connector for use with the AC power cord i 8 Insert the iPod device into the KID Dock Connector Power LED Color Guides Operation FIGURE 4 Inserting the iPod device Into the Dock Connector INSERT THE IPOD DEVICE INTO THE KID DOCK CONNECTOR When the KID or the Papa Dock are plugged into AC power connect the iPod device 1 Hold the iPod device in both hands as shown in the illustration above using the iPod device support 1 as a guide KID Power LED Color Guide When the KID is plugged into AC power the power LED illuminates as follows Red The KID is in stand by mode Blue The KID is on in the operational mode in dicating that an iPod device is connected Purple The KID is on in the operational mode and an iPod device is not connected OPERATION When the iPod device is connected to the KID you are ready to play music When the KID is con nected to the Papa Dock and an iPod device is inserted into the KID dock connector the KID pow ers on the Papa Dock 1 Press the play key 33 on the remote 2 Adjust the volume 27 using the but
9. 0 milliamps maximum per output Input impedance Single ended 47 5 k Ohms Output impedance Balanced 50 Ohms Single ended 25 Ohms Volume Control 256 step Digital Control Input Overload Single ended 4 Vrms Output Overload Balanced 16 Vrms Single ended 8 Vrms Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 7 dB 0 0 dB 0 1 Hz to 90 kHz 0 7 3 dB Tone Control Range Bass 8 dB 7 dB Treble 6 dB 6 dB Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise Balanced Output lt 0 002 20 Hz to 20 kHz 4 V RMS or 4 mA rms Signal to noise Ratio Wideband Unweighted gt 94 dB A Weighted gt 97 dB Power Consumption Standby 10 W Power on 25 W Dimensions Inches 13 W x 2 8 Hx 10 9 D Centimeters 33 0 W x 7 0H x 27 7D Weight Unit Only 10 Ib 4 5 kg Shipped 14 Ib 6 4 kg All operational features functions specifications and policies are subject to change without notification 12 KrellKID Papa Dock PAPA DOCK SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 0 15 dB lt 0 2 Hz to 110 kHz 0 dB 3 dB Signal to noise Ratio Wideband unweighted referred to full power output gt 108 dB A weighted gt 116 dB Gain 26 2 dB Total Harmonic Distortion THD lt 0 03 1 kHz at 150 W 8 Ohms lt 0 20 20 kHz at 150 W 8 Ohms Input Impedance 90 kOhms Input Sensitivity 1 70 Vrms Output Power each channel driven 150 Wrms 8 Ohms 300 Wrms 4 Ohms Output voltage 98 V peak to peak 35 Vrms Output c
10. KID Bii Krell Interface Dock Papa Dock Owner s Reference o ELL PAPA DOGSK Lh 13 LSS LLL THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Krell KID Papa Dock Owner s Reference v 08 0 CONTACT INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions Keep these Instructions Heed all Warnings Follow all Instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NO aA WN Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appa ratus including amplifiers that produce heat 8 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 9 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as a power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 2 KrellKID Papa Dock Krell Industries Inc 45 Connair Road Orange CT 06477 3650 USA TEL 203 298 4000 FAX 203 891 2028 E MAIL krell krellonline com WEBSITE http www krellonline com 10 The KID and the Papa Dock must be placed on a firm level surface where it is not exposed to drip ping or splashing 11 The ventilation grids on the bottom of the KID and the ventilation grid
11. Replace batteries when the remote control functions becomes intermittent Remove batteries if the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time Battery leakage can damage the remote control length to a minimum Loudspeaker cable adds impedance to the load that the amplifier must drive regardless of the cable s gauge Krell ampli fiers drive the lowest impedances with ease but long loudspeaker cables reduce the maximum power that is delivered to the loudspeakers Component Ventilation The KID requires ventilation clearance atleast eight inches 20 cm above to accom modate the iPod device the ventilation grids on the bottom of the KID chassis must be unobstructed KrellKID Papa Dock 5 Placement Considerations continued The KID Papa Dock Connection PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS continued Component Ventilation continued If the KID is placed in a closed cabinet more than The air space between the chassis and shelf must eight inches 20 cm of clearance may need to be be unobstructed provided above and below the component or The Papa Dock requires ventilation clearance small fans may be needed to increase ventilation at least two inches 5 cm above below and on each side 5 THE KID PAPA DOCK CONNECTION To connect the KID to the Papa Dock To disconnect the KID from the Papa Dock 1 Remove the connector plate from the bottom 1 Facing the front of the two components insert of the KID
12. 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 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 forthe KID 11 SPECIFICATIONS 12 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIGURE 5 Inserting the iPod device Into the Dock Connector 9 FIGURE 6 KID Front Panel 10 FIGURE 7 KID Remote Control 11 KrellKID Papa Dock 3 1 Unpacking the KID Unpacking the Papa Dock UNPACK THE KID One person can remove the KID from its shipping box safely and easily 1 Open the shipping carton top flap You see the literature pack containing 1 Owner s Reference 1 Warranty Registration Card 2 Remove the literature pack and the top layer of foam to view 1 KID 1 Accessory tray containing 1 AC power cord 1 KID remote control 1 CR2025 lithium battery 1 iPod device support under the accessory tray 3 Face the front of the shipping box and remove the foam insert containing the AC power
13. f 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 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 inthe KID Remote 5 STEP 4 Placement Considerations 5 STEP 5 The KID Papa Dock Connection 6 FIGURE 1 The iPod device Support 5 FIGURE 2 Connecting the KID to the Papa Dock 6 FIGURE 3 KID Back Panel Connections 7 FIGURE 4 Papa Dock Back Panel Connections 7 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
14. ol or 6 dB The treble control is within the KID and not in the iPod device Volume Control The iPod device volume control is not active when the iPod device is connected to the KID Two up or down buttons on the KID or the two up or down keys on the KID remote con trol the volume from 0 to 151 Press and hold both volume buttons or keys at the same time for 3 seconds The volume locks and the KID can be used as a source in an A V system Press and hold both volume buttons or keys at the same time for 3 seconds to unlock the volume Repeat Key Performs the iPod device repeat function Shuffle Button Performs the iPod device shuffle function Pause Key Performs the iPod device pause function Mute Key Performs the iPod device mute function Search Up Down Keys Press and hold these keys to perform the iPod device search function Album Up Down Keys Perform the iPod device album up and down functions Playlist Up Down Keys Perform the iPod device playlist up and down functions Krell KID Papa Dock 11 Specifications KID SPECIFICATIONS Inputs 1 30 pin iPod device type 1 3 conductor 3 5 mm connector Audio Outputs 1 pair balanced via XLR connectors 1 pair single ended via RCA connectors Video Outputs 1 S Video via a DIN connector 1 Composite via a RCA connector Control Inputs 1 RS 232 input via a 9 pin D subminiature connector Control Outputs 1 12 VDC trigger output via 2 conductor 3 5 mm connectors 50
15. p amp amp OL I L TRIGGER OUT NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE MADE IN USA jA 9 10 11 12 11 12 VIDEO OUTPUTS 9 Composite Video Output One composite video output with an RCA connector 10 S Video Output One S Video output with a DIN connector ANALOG OUTPUTS 11 Single ended Audio Outputs Two single ended analog audio channel outputs with RCA connectors 12 Balanced Analog Audio Outputs Two balanced analog audio channel outputs with XLR connectors REMOTE CONNECTIONS 13 Comm Port RS 232 Connector Sends software updates directly to the KID using an external computer control system 14 15 14 12 VDC Out Sends a 12 V power on off signal via a 12 V trigger cable to other Krell components and to other devices that incorporate 12 V power on off trigger input When the KID is in the operational mode and a trig ger is enabled the 12 VDC Out provides 12 V of DC output When the KID is in the stand by mode or off or if a trigger is not enabled the DC output is 0 V POWER CONNECTION 15 IEC Connector A standard male IEC power connector for use with the AC power cord KrellKID Papa Dock 7 Connecting the Papa Dock to Your System AC Power Guidelines for the Papa Dock Papa Dock Back Panel Connections CONNECTING TO YOUR SYSTEM continued Connect the Papa Dock to Your System With the KID docked onto the Papa Dock 1 Connect the loudspeaker cables to the Papa
16. s on the top and bottom of the Papa Dock must be unobstructed at all times during operation Do not place flammable materi al above or beneath the KID or the Papa Dock 12 Before making connections to the KID or the Papa Dock ensure that the power is off and other com ponents are in mute or stand by mode Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality free from frayed ends short circuits or cold solder joints 13 THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE KID OR THE PAPA DOCK Please contact Krell if you have questions not addres sed in this guide CE These products comply with the EMC directive 89 336 EEC and the low voltage directive 73 23 EEC K Krell is a registered trademark of Krell Industries Inc and is restricted for use buy Krell Industries Inc its subsidiaries and authorized agents iPod is a trade mark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other Countries 2008 by Krell Industries Inc All rights reserved 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 o
17. stem compo nents Separate AC wires from audio cables to prevent hum or other unwanted noise from being introduced into the system Connect the KID to Your System The KID connects to a preamplifier processor or amplifier as an A V source and is equipped with a balanced and single ended analog audio output an S Video and a composite video output The Papa FIGURE 3 KID Back Panel Connections CONNECT TO YOUR SYSTEM Dock is a 150 W amplifier specifically designed by Krell for use with the KID Maintain the correct left right orientation balanced outputs use three pin XLR connectors Single ended outputs use RCA connectors 1 Connect the balanced 12 or single ended 11 analog audio outputs to the corresponding inputs on the preamplifer or processor or to the Papa Dock or other amplifier in your system 2 Connect the S Video 10 or composite video 9 outputs to the corresponding input on the monitor in your system 3 Plug the AC power cord into the IEC power connector 15 on the back panel Then plug the AC power cord into the wall socket The KID is now ready for the iPod device connection AC Power Guidelines for the KID Use only the power cord provided with the KID The use of the KID with devices designed to alter or stabilize the AC power may impair the ability of the interface dock to perform optimally rr auno outputs _____ RS 232 ce KRELL GV KID 50 60 Hz NIMES OUT I am
18. tons on the KID front panel or the keys on the remote Numerical values indicating the volume level appear in the display window 3 Adjust the bass tone control 25 using the buttons on the KID front panel or the keys on 2 Center the iPod device connector against the KID dock connector 4 3 Push down on the top of the iPod device gently but firmly until its connector plugs into the KID dock connector Papa Dock Power LED Color Guide When the Papa Dock is plugged into AC power the power LED on the front panel illuminates as follows Red Blue The Papa Dock is in stand by mode The Papa Dock is on in the operational mode when the KID is connected to the Papa Dock and the iPod device is inserted into the KID dock connector the remote Numerical values indicating the bass tone level appear in the display window 4 Adjust the treble tone control 26 using the but tons on the KID front panel or the keys on the remote Numerical values indicating the treble tone level appear in the display window 5 Press the stop key 34 to end playback 6 Press the play button or key to begin playback again For a complete list of functions see page 10 KrellKID Papa Dock 9 Front Panel Functions Remote Control Functions FIGURE 6 KID Front Panel Docking station inset Inset shows iPOD device support affixed to the top cover of the chassis with the dock connector below e 9 KRELL KIB orn a
19. urrent 15 A peak Slew Rate 50 V us Output Impedance lt 0 073 Ohms at 20 Hz lt 0 084 Ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt Dampening Factor 110 at 20 Hz referred to 8 Ohms 95 20 Hz to 20 kHz referred to 8 Ohms Power Consumption Stand by 25 W Idle 55 W Maximum 900 W Heat Output BTU hr Stand by 85 Idle 190 Maximum 1100 Inputs 1 40 pin KID connector 1 RS 232 to control KID via a 9 pin D subminiature connector Outputs 2 channel via 5 way binding posts Remote Connectors One 12 VDC output 12 V trigger 30 mA maxi mum via a 3 5 mm connector S Video from KID via mini DIN connector 1 composite video from KID via RCA connector Dimensions Inches 17 3 W x 5 7 H x 16 3 D Centimeters 43 8 W x 14 5H x 41 3D Weight Unit Only 39 Ib 17 6 kg Shipped 49 Ib 22 2 kg Your KID product serial number is P N 301038 v 08 0
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