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Insert the iPod-device into the KID Dock Connector
Power LED Color Guides
Operation

POWER

BASS

TREBLE

VOLUME

AUX

INPUT

FIGURE 4 Inserting the iPod-device Into 

the Dock Connector

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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. 

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.

INSERT THE IPOD-DEVICE INTO
THE KID DOCK CONNECTOR

OPERATION

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.

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 buttons 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 

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.

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

The Papa Dock is in stand-by mode.

Blue

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.

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Summary of Contents for KID

Page 1: ...Owner s Reference Krell Interface Dock Papa Dock POWER POWER BASS TREBLE VOLUME AUX INPUT ...

Page 2: ... has been dropped 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 grids 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 connec...

Page 3: ...d 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 of 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...

Page 4: ... 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 sur face with the remaining attached foam insert tilted up 9 Remove the second foam insert 10 Remove the foam wrapper from the component 12 Position the Papa Do...

Page 5: ...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 length to a minimum Loudspeaker cable...

Page 6: ...g toward you 3 Lift the KID up and position it over the con nection well 6 in the Papa Dock 4 Lower the KID gently but firmly onto the Papa Dock docking connector 7 The air space between the chassis and shelf must be unobstructed The Papa Dock requires ventilation clearance at least two inches 5 cm above below and on each side PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS continued THE KID PAPA DOCK CONNECTION To disc...

Page 7: ... video output The Papa 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 y...

Page 8: ...power cord Connect the Papa Dock to Your System With the KID docked onto the Papa Dock 1 Connect the loudspeaker cables to the Papa 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 bi...

Page 9: ... 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 buttons 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 ...

Page 10: ...key 31 Down directional keys iPod device down arrow key 32 Left and right directional keys Track keys These keys correspond to iPod device Previous and Next keys 33 Play Resume key 34 Stop key 35 Repeat key 36 Shuffle key 37 Pause key 38 Mute key 39 Search keys 40 Album keys 41 Playlist keys FIGURE 6 KID Front Panel Docking station inset Inset shows iPOD device support affixed to the top cover of ...

Page 11: ...evice pause function 38 Mute Key Performs the iPod device mute function 39 Search Up Down Keys Press and hold these keys to perform the iPod device search function 40 Album Up Down Keys Perform the iPod device album up and down functions 41 Playlist Up Down Keys Perform the iPod device playlist up and down functions REMOTE ONLY 24 Power Button Press the power button or key to take the KID in and o...

Page 12: ...number is KID SPECIFICATIONS PAPA DOCK SPECIFICATIONS All operational features functions specifications and policies are subject to change without notification P N 301038 v 08 0 Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 0 15 dB 0 2 Hz to 110 kHz 0 dB 3 dB Signal to noise Ratio Wideband unweighted referred to full power output 108 dB A weighted 116 dB Gain 26 2 dB Total Harmonic Distortion THD 0 03 1 kH...

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