Krell Interface Dock Papa Dock Owner’s Reference POWER POWER BASS TREBLE VOLUME AUX INPUT
Krell / Papa Dock Owner’s Reference, v 08.0 CONTACT INFORMATION 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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 output of the internal DAC for iPod-devices.
Unpacking the KID Unpacking the Papa Dock 1 UNPACK THE KID One person can remove the KID from its shipping box safely and easily. 4. Set the remote and the AC power cord aside, for later use. 1. Open the shipping carton top flap. You see the literature pack containing: 1 Owner’s Reference 1 Warranty Registration Card 5. Insert your hands below the left and right foam inserts surrounding the KID. 2.
Affix the iPod-device Support to the KID Top Cover Install the Battery in the KID Remote Placement Considerations 2 AFFIX THE iPOD-DEVICE SUPPORT TO THE KID TOP COVER FIGURE 1 The iPod-device Support 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. 3 1 2 2 2. The bracket bar has two thumbscrews (2). Position these screws over the thumbscrew holes in the KID top cover.
Placement Considerations, continued The KID / Papa Dock Connection PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS, continued Component Ventilation, continued The air space between the chassis and shelf must be unobstructed. If the KID is placed in a closed cabinet, more than eight inches (20 cm) of clearance may need to be provided above and below the component, or small fans may be needed to increase ventilation. 5 The Papa Dock requires ventilation clearance: — at least two inches (5 cm) above, below, and on each side.
Connect to Your System AC Power Guidelines for the KID KID Back Panel Connections 6 CONNECT TO YOUR SYSTEM 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.
Connecting the Papa Dock to Your System AC Power Guidelines for the Papa Dock Papa Dock Back Panel Connections CONNECTING TO YOUR SYSTEM, continued 5. Plug the AC power cord into the amplifier’s IEC connector (21). Connect the Papa Dock to Your System With the KID docked onto the Papa Dock: 6. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into the AC wall outlet. 1. Connect the loudspeaker cables to the Papa Dock amplifier channel output binding posts (16) located on the back panel.
Insert the iPod-device into the KID Dock Connector Power LED Color Guides Operation FIGURE 4 Inserting the iPod-device Into the Dock Connector 1 4 POWER 7 BASS AUX INPUT 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: 2. Center the iPod-device connector against the KID dock connector (4). 1. Hold the iPod-device in both hands as shown in the illustration above, using the iPod-device support (1) as a guide. 3.
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 22 24 25 TOP ONLY V TREBLE 26 23 27 FIGURE 7 KID Remote Control 22 Docking station (see inset above) FRONT PANEL ONLY 23 Auxiliary input FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE 24 25 26 27 Power button/key Bass control button/keys and display window Treble control button /keys and display window Volume level button/k
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 plugging it into the dock connector. The iPoddevice 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. When an iPod-device is removed from the dock connector, the KID automatically reverts to the stand-by mode.
Specifications KID SPECIFICATIONS PAPA DOCK 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 (500 milliamps maximum per output) Input impedance Single-ended: 47.
