Krell Industries iPod Docking Station User Manual

Owner’s Reference

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Krell Interface Dock

Papa Dock

Krell / Papa Dock

Owner’s Reference, v 08.0

CONTACT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
E-MAIL [e-mail]
WEBSITE http://www.krellonline.com

1. Read Instructions.

2. Keep these Instructions.

3. Heed all Warnings.

4. Follow all Instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa­ratus (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 power­supply 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.

10. The KID and the Papa Dock must be placed on a
firm, level surface where it is not exposed to drip­ping or splashing.

11. The ventilation grids on the bottom of the KID,
and the ventilation grids on the top and bottom of
the Papa Dock must be unobstructed at all times
during operation. Do not place flammable materi­al 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 com­ponents 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 addres­sed in this guide.

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(89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage dir

oducts comply with the EMC directive

ective (73/23/EEC).

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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

ock, a dedicated 150 W power amplifier designed

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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 out­put of the internal DAC for iPod-devices.

Additional features include opto-isolated digital con­nections 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 ex­perience. A full-function remote control makes oper­ation flexible. Balanced and single-ended outputs,
composite and S-Video outputs, and an RS-232
control allow for a variety of connection options.

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To prepare the KID and the Papa Dock for opera­tion, 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

Papa Dock. The Papa Dock is engineered to drive
virtually any loudspeaker to realistic listening levels.
The amplifier has a proprietary connection for the

ID, enabling all KID output functions to route

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through the Papa Dock back panel. It features a sub­stantial 450 W, 40,000 microfarad power supply. Left
and right channels incorporate discrete, direct cou­pled topology, 12 high current output devices, and
terminate in WBT loudspeaker connectors.

This owner’s reference contains important infor­mation on the placement, installation, and opera­tion of the KID and the Papa Dock. Please read
this information carefully. A thorough understand­ing of these details will help ensure satisfactory
operation and long life for your KID, the Papa
Dock, and related system components.

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

ILLUSTRATIONS

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LIST

FIGURE 1 The iPod-device Support 5

FIGURE 2 Connecting the KID

to the Papa Dock 6

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4 Papa Dock Back Panel

KID Back Panel Connections 7

Connections 7

STEP 8 Operation 9

Front Panel and Remote Functions

for the KID 11

SPECIFICATIONS 12

FIGURE 5 Inserting the iPod-device

Into the Dock Connector 9

FIGURE 6 KID Front Panel 10

FIGURE 7

KID Remote Control 11

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Unpacking the Papa Dock

UNPACK THE KID

One person can remove the KID from its shipping

1

box safely and easily.

. Open the shipping carton top flap. You see the

1

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 cord
by pulling the insert straight out of the box.

UNPACK THE PAPA DOCK

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
1 12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable
1 T-10 Torx wrench
1 Literature pack containing the Owner’s

Reference and Warranty Registration
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Remove the accessory box by pulling it

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straight out of the box.

4. Set the remote and the AC power cord aside,
for later use.

5. Insert your hands below the left and right foam
inserts surrounding the KID.

6. Lift the KID with the foam inserts straight out
of the box.

7. Place the KID on a safe, clean work surface,
on its side, resting on a foam insert.

8. Remove the other foam insert.

9. Reposition the KID on the work surface, with
the remaining attached foam insert tilted up.

10. Remove the second foam insert.

11. Remove the foam enclosing the component.

12. Place the KID on its feet, right side up, on the
work sur
iPod-device support to the chassis.

4. Insert your hands below the left and right foam
inserts surrounding the Papa Dock.

5. Lift the Papa Dock with the foam inserts
straight out of the box.

6. Place the Papa Dock on a safe, clean work
surface, on its side, resting on a foam insert.

7. Remove the other foam insert.

8. Reposition the Papa Dock on the work sur­face, with the r
tilted up.

9. Remove the second foam insert.

10. Remove the foam wrapper fr

12. Position the Papa Dock in the listening area.

face. You are now ready to affix the

emaining attached foam insert

om the component.

ITEMS

items listed above are not included in the shipping
box, please contact your authorized Kr
distributor

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NOT IN THE SHIPPING BOX.

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PACKING MATERIALS. Save all packing materi-

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shipping damage. For more information, see the
Return Authorization procedur
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