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Krell Industries Showcase DVD Player Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 Showcase DVD Player THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Instructions for Use Owner’s Reference...
  • Page 2 ® This product is manufactured in the United States of America. Krell is a registered trademark of Krell Industries, Inc., and is restricted for use by Krell Industries, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. Krell ™ ™ Current Mode and Krellcoat are trademarks of Krell Industries, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    To Unauthorize a Discs / 52 To Activate/Deactivate Parental Control / 52 To Change the Country Code / 53 To Change the 4-Digit Code / 53 Did You Forget the 4-Digit Code? / 54 WARRANTY / 55 RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE / 56 Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 4 Illustrations FIGURE 1 The Showcase DVD Front Panel / 8 FIGURE 2 The Showcase DVD Remote Control / 8 FIGURE 3 The Showcase DVD Back Panel / 14 Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for your purchase of the Krell Showcase DVD. The Showcase DVD produces a brilliant video image through the use of the high bandwidth circuit architecture, pioneered by Krell in the DVD Standard, and is at the forefront of DVD video technology with HDMI, an optional scalable output stage.

  • Page 6: Definition Of Terms

    LED illuminates. This indicates that the component is in stand-by mode, a low power consumption status that keeps the audio and reg- ulator circuits at idle. Krell recommends leaving the component in the stand-by mode when not playing a disc.
  • Page 7 BUILDING THE VIDEO PICTURE Progressive signals build the video picture in one pass. This tech- nology eliminates motion artifacts and produces film-quality pictures. Both the video source and television must be equipped with progres- sive video connections. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Notes If any of these items are not included in the shipping box, please contact your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell for assistance. Save all packing materials. If you ship your Showcase DVD in the future, repack the unit in its original packaging to prevent transit damage. See Return Authorization Procedure, on page 56, for more information.

  • Page 9: Placement

    Avoid connections through extension cords or multiple AC adapters. High quality 15 amp grounded AC strips are acceptable. High quality AC line conditioners or filters may be used if they are grounded and meet or exceed the unit’s power supply rating of 100 VA. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    NTSC or PAL, depending on the disc format. The default standard is preset, and not selectable by the user. To get started, Krell recommends the following routine: Step 1 Connect the Showcase DVD to AC Power Plug the AC cord into the wall outlet.
  • Page 11 1. Press the power button or key (1) to place the Showcase DVD in the operational mode. The blue power LED (2) illuminates. The video screen displays the Krell logo, followed by the appearance of a status window, which indicates the playing condition of the Showcase DVD.

  • Page 12: The Showcase Dvd Front Panel

    Front Panel Display Remote Only Advanced Disc Functions not active* Audio Key Prog Subtitle Key *This key does not activate a function Angle Key on the Showcase DVD. Title Key Numeric Keys Programming Functions A-B Key Prog(ram) Key Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 13: Front Panel Description

    Track Forward. Use this button or key to move forward one chapter or track. The mode selected appears in a status window in the upper left corner of the television screen. The front panel display (13) shows the currently playing chapter or track number. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 14 DVD disc menu, an audio CD, or an MP3 disc menu. Also, use these buttons to view a DVD disc as frame by frame stills. 15 Enter Button or Key Use this button or key to set select disc menu functions or exit the setup menu. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 15 18 HDMI Button (Optional) Use this button to scroll through three output signal choices: 480p, 720p and 1080i. 19 HDMI LEDs (Optional) The illuminated LED indicates the component video scan resolu- tion in use: 480p, 720p, or 1080i. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 16: Battery Installation And Removal

    The last language scrolled to is automatically selected, and becomes active after the transport (12) is opened and closed. Navigate to the audio sound category of the menu for an expanded view of the languages available. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 17 Select and playback chapters, titles, or tracks in a particular sequence. See also: How to Write a Title/Chapter Program, for a DVD or VCD, on page 46; How to Write a Track Program for an Audio CD, on page 48. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 18: The Showcase Dvd Back Panel

    Digital Audio Outputs Optics Digital Output Coaxial Digital Output Remote Back Panel Connections RS-232 Communication Port 12 VDC In/Out (12 V Trigger) IR Select Switch Back Infrared Sensor Power IEC Connector HDMI Connection (Optional) Audio Sync Switch HDMI Out Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 19: Back Panel Description

    RCA connectors. Progressive video uses three wires to con- vey the video signal. The Showcase DVD automatically switches to NTSC or PAL, depending on Notes the disc format. The default standard is preset, and not selectable by the user. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 20: Remote Control Description

    Output. The 12 VDC output sends a 12 Volt power on/off signal to other Krell components via a 12 V cable, as well as to other devices that incorporate a 12 V power on/off trigger input. Input. The 12 VDC input receives 12 Volt power on/off signals from other Krell components and devices that incorporate a 12 V trigger.

  • Page 21: Hdmi Connection

    (Optional) HDMI output (41). Turn this function off, if you are not using the HDMI output. 41 HDMI OUT Digital video output that interfaces with an A/V receiver or a video monitor equipped with an HDMI input. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 22: Showcase Dvd Connections To Your System

    Showcase DVD Connections to Your System Using Balanced Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balanced interconnect cables not only can minimize sonic loss but are also Connections less sensitive to induced noise, especially with installations using long cables. Balanced connections have 6 dB more gain than single- ended connections.
  • Page 23 AC power cord into the wall socket. The red stand-by LED (3) on the front panel illuminates. Note When powering up any system, always turn amplifiers on last. When powering down, always turn amplifiers off first. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 24: Showcase Dvd Operation

    1. Press the power button on the front panel or the power key (1) on the remote. The blue power LED (2) illuminates, and the red stand-by LED (3) turns off. The Krell logo and a status window appear on the television screen. The Showcase DVD is in the operational mode, and the disc transport (12) is active.
  • Page 25 Showcase DVD, and appears in the upper left portion of the televi- sion screen. If a disc is playing, the function, title, chapter, or track as well as time elapsing is displayed in the icon. To suppress the status window, see page 38. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 26 To move to any title or chapter, enter the title or chapter number using the numeric keys (24) on the remote control. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 27 Press again and the phrase X32 appears in the status window in the upper left corner of the television screen. Press the play button or key (8) to resume normal playback. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 28: To Play An Audio Cd

    6. Playback stops at the end of the disc. To stop playback at any other time, press the stop button or key (7). To turn the Showcase DVD off, see To Play a DVD or VCD, Step 8, on page 21. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 29 Press track back button or key briefly during playback to return to the beginning of the current track. To move to any track, enter the track number using the numeric keys (24) on the remote control. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 30: Mp3 Disc Formats

    — Chinese file names — Non-session closed discs — Discs recorded under UDF format It is normal to experience an occasional “skip” while listening to MP3 files. Notes Digital-out is not active during MP3 disc playback, in compliance with SDMI. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 31: To Play Mp3 Discs

    5. The Showcase DVD starts playing the MP3 tracks, and the front panel window displays the current track and time elapsed on the track 6. Press the stop button or key (7) to end disc playback. To turn the Showcase DVD off, see Step 8 on page 21. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 32 In the stop mode, use the numeric keys to select the ALBUM. In the play mode, use the numeric keys to select the TRACK. 14 Directional Buttons or Keys For descriptions of this function, see Front Panel Description, on page 10. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 33: Interpreting Temporary Feedback Field Icons

    Showcase DVD functions: A - B repeat ACTION PROHIBITED REPEAT ALL chapter ANGLE REPEAT CHAPTER title CHILD LOCK ON REPEAT TITLE track REPEAT TRACK CHILD SAFE resume A - B REPEAT A-B RESUME REPEAT A TO END Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 34 The resume feature applies to the disc currently in the transport well as the last four discs played. To start playback of a disc from the point where it was last stopped, press play (8) when the resume icon appears on the screen. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 35: Setup Menu Overview

    — a help-text bar at the bottom of the screen Although all functions in the setup menu are optional and may be set up at your convenience, Krell encourages you to use the setup menu to optimize the performance of the Showcase DVD within your sys- tem in this sequence: 1.

  • Page 36: Showcase Dvd Setup Menu

    Connecting the Showcase DVD to Your System, on page 18. 1. Pause (6) or stop (7) the disc, or make sure that it is not in the transport (12). A status window appears on the television screen. Status Window on Screen Status window shows disc status Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 37 The status window continues to be displayed. Multiple-Toolbar Active icon, Unavailable icon, Available icon, in black in white in blue Menu Screen Multiple-toolbar Cursor arrows Help menu Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 38: Navigation Conventions

    Within the main menu, the cursor arrows move left, right, up, or down. Within the main menu, when the cursor arrows move to the right, they open sub menus with options. Some sub menus access additional sub menus. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 39: On Screen Display (Osd) Menus

    — Audio mode (language selection) — Special features The center column contains a list of functions for each category. The right column displays the function selected, and links to one or more sub menus that optimize each function. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 40 OSD, TV SHAPE: Setting Description Personal Rich Natural Soft Animation PERSONAL COLOR Fine tune selected color settings to your taste. Navigate to COLOR to adjust the saturation, brightness, and contrast of the SETTINGS picture. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 41 Use the DVD player to downmix a multi-channel Karaoke sound track to the audio outputs (2-channel sound). Use only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is being played, otherwise turn this func- tion The choices are: OFF. OFF. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 42 Displays the current status of the Showcase DVD. When this feature is enabled, the temporary feedback icon and the toolbar menu appear if the disc is stopped. The factory default is Select suppress the icon and toolbar. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 43 PBC menu. The choices are: OFF. HELP TEXT View a description of a toolbar icon, when the icon is selected. The description appears in a help menu along the bottom of the screen. The choices are: The factory default is OFF. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 44: Example: To Change The Tv Shape

    TV SHAPE. 4. Press the right directional button or key a second time to access the picture view function in the right hand column. A sub menu appears, displaying the following options: 4:3 LETTERBOX, 4:3 PANSCAN, 16:9. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 45 6. After selecting the picture view, you may wish to navigate through the main menu to select other functions. 7. Exit the setup menu by pressing the setup button or key. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 46: Multiple-Toolbar Icons

    Scroll through the list of abbreviated phrases using the down directional button or key (14). The last function scrolled to is automatically selected. Some functions do not take effect until the transport (12) is opened and closed (11). A description of each icon follows: Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 47 Press the down directional button or key (14) to access the frame by frame box. Press the right directional button or key to move forward in the disc, frame by frame. Press the left directional button or key to move backward on the disc, frame by frame. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 48 The disc plays with the image at the enlarged size in the pan position. To return the picture image to the regular size and position, enter the setup menu, navigate to the enlarge picture icon, and select OFF. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 49 Store up to 20 of your favorite DVD or VCD titles and chapters, or Audio CD tracks. If this function is off, you can program a loop. If this function is on, you can play a loop that you have programmed. See page 46 for more information. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 50: Special Menu Operations

    3. Use the right and left directional arrow button or key to select the title(s) and chapter(s) for your program. 4. Press the enter button or key (15) to set each selection. The FTS selection in the main menu changes to , and each selection appears after PROGRAM. Krell Showcase DVD...
  • Page 51 Press enter. The selected program tracks disappear and the FTS selection on the right hand program screen changes OFF. 3. Exit the FTS program screens by pressing the up directional arrow.The phrase in the FTS toolbar icon changes to OFF. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 52: How To Write A Track Program For An Audio Cd

    2. Press enter. The track number will be erased from the list of selected tracks. 1. To erase the complete FTS program, use the down directional arrow to select CLEAR ALL. 2. Press enter. The complete FTS program will be erased. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 53: How To Create An A-B Loop For A Dvd, Vcd, Or An Audio Cd

    REPEAT A 3. Playback of the loop begins automatically and continues until you press the A-B key a third time. disappears on the video REPEAT screen. Pause and resume play functions are active within an A-B loop. Note Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 54: Child Lock/Unlock

    UNLOCK 8. Press the enter button or key (15) to exit the setup menu. Access Control Menu on Screen Access control Dialog box Child lock is inactivated Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 55: To Authorize A Disk

    When the list is full and a new disc is added, the last disc on the list is deleted from memory. Double sided DVDs may have a different ID for each side. To make the disc child safe, each side needs to be authorized. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 56: To Unauthorize A Discs

    1 to 8, and alternative scenes more suitable to viewing by children, are available on the disc. These ratings are country depen- PARENTAL CONTROL dent. DISCLAIMER The Showcase DVD player fea- 1. Open the setup menu (17). tures a parental control system 2. Navigate to the main menu.

  • Page 57: To Change The Country Code

    10. Enter the new code a second time. The access control dialog box reappears. 11. Press the enter button or key (15), or press the left directional button or key to exit the menu. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 58: Did You Forget The 4-Digit Code

    8. Enter the new code. The confirm code dialog box appears 9. Enter the new code a second time. The access control dialog box reappears. 10. Press the enter button or key (15), or press the left directional button or key (14) to exit the menu. Krell Showcase DVD...

  • Page 59: Warranty

    Should this product fail to perform at for warranty benefits, please any time during the warranty, Krell will repair it at no cost to the owner, except as set forth in complete and return the this warranty.

  • Page 60: Return Authorization Procedure

    WEB SITE http://www.krellonline.com HOW TO RETURN To return a product to Krell, please follow this procedure so that we A PRODUCT may serve you better: 1. Obtain a Return Authorization Number (R/A number) and ship- ping address from the Krell Service Department.
  • Page 61 Krell Industries, Inc. Showcase DVD 45 Connair Road v 03.0 Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE www.krellonline.com...

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