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THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING
Instructions for Use
Owner's Reference

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  • Page 1 Showcase DVD Player THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Instructions for Use Owner’s Reference...
  • Page 2 Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engi- neering or disassembly is prohibited. This product is manufactured in the United States of America. Krell Industries, Inc., and is restricted for use by Krell Industries, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. Krell ™ ™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Krell Showcase DVD INTRODUCTION / 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS / 2 UNPACKING / 4 PLACEMENT / 5 AC Power Guidelines / 5 QUICK START / 6 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION / 9 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION / 16 Battery Installation and Removal / 12 Remote Control-Only Functions / 12 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION / 15 SHOWCASE DVD CONNECTIONS TO YOUR SYSTEM / 18...
  • 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

    Introduction Krell Showcase DVD 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

    Definition of Terms Hardware Input and Output Connections Operation Following are the definitions of key terms used in your owner’s refer- ence manual. Button Front panel selection device on the Showcase DVD. Remote control selection device on the Showcase DVD. Video Monitor Video screen without a receiver.
  • Page 7 Definition of Terms, continued Video Technology VIDEO SIGNAL OPTIONS BUILDING THE VIDEO PICTURE Krell Showcase DVD Video Signal A signal which includes all the information present in the video pic- ture. There are three basic elements in a video picture: color, bright- ness, and synchronization data.

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Unpacking Notes Follow these steps to safely unpack your Showcase DVD: 1. Open the shipping box and remove the top layer of foam. You see these items: Krell Showcase DVD AC power cord 12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable remote control CR2025 lithium battery Quick Setup Guide 2.

  • Page 9: Placement

    Placement Note IMPORTANT AC Power Guidelines Krell Showcase DVD Before you install the Showcase DVD into your system, review the following guidelines to choose the location for the component. This will facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation. The Showcase DVD does not require any type of special rack or cabinet for installation. Place the Showcase DVD on a firm, level surface, away from exces- sive heat, humidity, or moisture.

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    Quick Start READ THIS FIRST Step 1 Step 2 PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO Note HDMI CONNECTOR (Optional) The Showcase DVD is shipped ready to play from the factory. The player automatically switches to NTSC or PAL, depending on the disc format. The default standard is preset, and not selectable by the user.
  • Page 11 Quick Start, continued Step 3 Step 4 (Optional) Krell Showcase DVD Connect the Showcase DVD Audio Outputs to Your Home Theater System Connect the left and right balanced or single-ended analog audio out- puts to the left and right audio inputs of your amplifier or receiver. Configure the Showcase DVD to Match Your Television Use this section of you want to change the picture view on the video...

  • Page 12: The Showcase Dvd Front Panel

    Figure 1 The Showcase DVD Front Panel Power Power Button or Key Power LED Stand-by LED Front Infrared Sensor Disc Functions Repeat Button or Key Pause Button or Key Stop Button or Key Play Button or Key Track Forward and Track Back Button or Key Search Forward and Search Back Button or Key...

  • Page 13: Front Panel Description

    Front Panel Description See Figure 1 on page 8 Power Disc Functions Krell Showcase DVD 1 Power Button or Key Use this button or key to switch the Showcase DVD from the stand-by to the operational mode. Power LED The blue power LED illuminates when the Showcase DVD is in the operational mode.
  • Page 14 Front Panel Description, continued DISC FUNCTIONS, continued Menu Access and Setup Functions Track Forward Button or Key, Track Back. Use this button or key to move back one title, chap- ter, or track. The mode selected appears in a status window in the upper left corner of the television screen.
  • Page 15 Front Panel Description, continued DISC FUNCTIONS, continued Krell Showcase DVD 16 Menu Button or Key Use this button or key to access the DVD disc menu. Disc play- back pauses automatically when you enter the menu. Use the directional buttons or keys (14) to move through the menu. Press enter to select the desired menu item.

  • Page 16: Battery Installation And Removal

    Remote Control Description See Figure 2 on page 8 Battery Installation and Removal Notes Remote Control-Only Functions ADVANCED DISC FUNCTIONS The Showcase DVD remote control uses one CR2025 lithium bat- tery, which is included with the shipment. To open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control: 1.
  • Page 17 Remote Control Functions, continued ADVANCED DISC FUNCTIONS, continued Note Note PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS Krell Showcase DVD 21 Subtitle Key Press this key to access the subtitle icon in the multiple-toolbar menu. Use the down directional button or key (14) to cycle between or the subtitle languages available on the disc soundtrack.

  • Page 18: The Showcase Dvd Back Panel

    Figure 1 The Showcase DVD Back Panel Analog Audio Outputs Left and Right Balanced Audio Outputs Left and Right Single-ended Audio Outputs Interlaced Video Outputs Composite Video Output S-Video Video Output Component Video Output (Y, Pb, Pr) Progressive Scan Video Output Progressive Scan Video Output, (Pr, Pb,Y) Digital Audio Outputs Optics Digital Output...

  • Page 19: Back Panel Description

    Back Panel Description See Figure 3 on page 14 Analog Audio Outputs Interlaced Video Outputs Progressive Scan Video Outputs Notes Krell Showcase DVD 27 Left and Right Balanced Audio Outputs The Showcase DVD is equipped with one pair of left and right balanced analog audio outputs via XLR connectors.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Description

    Back Panel Description, continued Digital Audio Outputs Back Panel Remote Connections Notes 33 Optics Digital Output The Showcase DVD is equipped with one EIAJ optics digital audio output via a TosLink connector. 34 Coaxial Digital Output The Showcase DVD is equipped with one S/PDIF coaxial digital audio output via an RCA connector.

  • Page 21: Hdmi Connection

    Back Panel Description, continued BACK PANEL REMOTE CONNECTIONS, continued Power HDMI Connection (Optional) Krell Showcase DVD 38 Back Infrared Sensor This sensor receives commands from the Showcase DVD remote control when the IR select switch (37) is in the down posi- tion.

  • Page 22: Showcase Dvd Connections To Your System

    Showcase DVD Connections to Your System Using Balanced Connections Connection Steps PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO Note HDMI CONNECTOR (Optional) Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balanced interconnect cables not only can minimize sonic loss but are also less sensitive to induced noise, especially with installations using long cables.
  • Page 23 Showcase DVD Connections to Your System, Note Note Krell Showcase DVD continued 4. Connect the balanced (27) or single-ended (28) analog audio outputs to your loudspeakers. 5. Connect the optics digital audio (33) or coaxial audio (34) digital output to your loudspeakers. DTS audio playback is available only from the digital outputs.

  • Page 24: Showcase Dvd Operation

    Showcase DVD Operation Compatible Discs Notes To Play a DVD or VCD Screen in Operational Mode Status window This section provides information about operating the Showcase DVD. The Showcase DVD is shipped ready to play. After the player is connected to the television and other system components, and plugged into AC power, it is ready for operation.
  • Page 25 Showcase DVD Operation, continued To Play a DVD or VCD, continued STATUS WINDOW Krell Showcase DVD 2. Press the open/close button or key (11) to open the disc transport. 3. Place the disc on the transport. 4. Press the open/close button or key again to close the disc trans- port.
  • Page 26 Showcase DVD Operation, continued DVD AND VCD FUNCTIONS All functions listed under Front Panel Description, on pages 9-11 and under Remote-only, on pages 12-13 are available when you play a DVD or VCD. Repeat Button or Key Press this button or key to repeat a title or chapter, or an entire disk: Press once to repeat the currently playing CHAPTER REPEAT...
  • Page 27 Showcase DVD Operation, continued DVD AND VCD FUNCTIONS, continued Krell Showcase DVD 10 Search Forward and Back Buttons or Keys Press this button or key to search forward or backward through the disc at an advanced speed. There are two fast-forward play- back modes: x 4 and x 32.

  • Page 28: To Play An Audio Cd

    Showcase DVD Operation, continued To Play an Audio CD Audio Mode Menu on Screen 1-3.Follow the first three steps under To Play a DVD or VCD on pages 20-21. 4. Press the open/close button or key again to close the disc trans- port.
  • Page 29 Showcase DVD Operation, continued AUDIO CD FUNCTIONS Krell Showcase DVD The following functions are available when you play an audio CD: Repeat Button or Key Press this button or key to repeat a track selection, or an entire disc Press once to repeat the currently playing track. REPEAT TRACK REPEAT TRACK the television screen.

  • Page 30: Mp3 Disc Formats

    Showcase DVD Operation, continued AUDIO CD FUNCTIONS, continued MP3 Disc Formats Notes 10 Search Forward and Search Back Button or Key Press this button or key to search forward or backward through the disc at an advanced speed. Speed and direction are dis- played on the front panel display window (13), or in a status win- dow on the television screen.

  • Page 31: To Play Mp3 Discs

    Showcase DVD Operation, continued MP3 Disc Formats, continued To Play MP3 Discs MP3 Menu on Screen Krell Showcase DVD Only digital audio music will play, due to the recording nature of Digital Audio MP3 (DAM). Disc reading time may exceed ten seconds, if there are a large number of songs compiled on one disc.
  • Page 32 Showcase DVD Operation, continued MP3 DISC FUNCTIONS The following functions are available when you play an MP3 disc: Repeat Button or Key Press this button or key to repeat a track or an album. Press once to repeat the current track. REPEAT TRACK appears on the television screen.

  • Page 33: Interpreting Temporary Feedback Field Icons

    Showcase DVD Operation, continued Temporary Feedback Field Icon on Screen Temporary feedback field icon Interpreting Temporary Feedback Field Icons Krell Showcase DVD The temporary feedback field icon appears in the upper left portion of the television screen, displaying information about the status of the disc.
  • Page 34 Showcase DVD Operation, continued Interpreting Temporary Feedback Field Icons, continued ACTION PROHIBITED A box containing an X appears on the television screen, when a selected command is not permitted by the player or the disc. The gray area in the action prohibited box displays the specific action requested.

  • Page 35: Setup Menu Overview

    Setup Menu Overview Note Krell Showcase DVD This section explains how to access and navigate the setup menu and how to select functions. The setup menu is comprised of: — a multiple-toolbar at the top of the screen — toolbar icons, each with a unique set of functions, accessed through a main menu —...

  • Page 36: Showcase Dvd Setup Menu

    Showcase DVD Setup Menu To Access the Setup Menu Status Window on Screen Status window shows disc status Follow these steps to access the setup menu, after the Showcase DVD is connected to your system, and in the operational mode. See Connecting the Showcase DVD to Your System, on page 18.
  • Page 37 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued To Access the Setup Menu, continued Multiple-Toolbar Menu Screen Multiple-toolbar Cursor arrows Help menu Krell Showcase DVD 2. Press the setup button or key (17). The setup menu appears, including the multiple-toolbar, the cursor arrows, and the help-text bar.

  • Page 38: Navigation Conventions

    Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Navigation Conventions MENU COLOR Color indicates selection status in the setup menu. An active menu item is highlighted in black and available items are blue. Unavailable items are either white or do not appear on the screen. HELP-TEXT BAR The help-text bar describes the active toolbar icon.

  • Page 39: On Screen Display (Osd) Menus

    Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued On Screen Display (OSD) Menus OSD Main Menu Screen Audio (sound) Audio mode (language) Special functions OSD MAIN MENU Krell Showcase DVD After you access the setup menu, navigate to the toolbar icon. Press the down directional button or key (14) and main menu appears.
  • Page 40 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued On Screen Display (OSD) Menus, continued TV Category: Adjusts the picture view A description of the menu functions follows: TV SHAPE Change the aspect ratio of the video output to match your moni- tor. The choices are: LETTERBOX A widescreen picture with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
  • Page 41 The choices are OFF. KARAOKE VOCAL Use the DVD player to downmix a multi-channel Karaoke sound track to the audio outputs (2-channel sound). Use multi-channel karaoke DVD is being played, otherwise turn this func- tion The choices are: OFF.
  • Page 42 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued On Screen Display (OSD) Menus, continued Audio Category: Adjusts the Sound, continued Audio Mode Category: Adjusts the Language Special Functions Category: PCM OUTPUT Adjust the sampling rate of the PCM (pulse code modulation) output. The choices are: 48 kHz and 98 kHz AUDIO LANGUAGE Select a language from the list provided.
  • Page 43 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued On Screen Display (OSD) Menus, continued Special Functions Category: continued Krell Showcase DVD LOW POWER STANDBY Dims the television screen when the pause selection is active. The function starts automatically after the Showcase DVD is in the pause mode for 15 minutes.

  • Page 44: Example: To Change The Tv Shape

    Showcase DVD Setup Menu, Example: To Change the TV Shape Main Menu Screen OSD icon Cursor arrows at TV category continued The example below describes how to access a function and change it, using the the main menu and as an example. After accessing the setup menu: 1.
  • Page 45 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Example: To Change the TV Shape, continued Sub Menu Screen Krell Showcase DVD Left column, Center column, main menu main menu 5. Choose a picture view. The video screen will show the picture you select, if the television supports the format. 6.

  • Page 46: Multiple-Toolbar Icons

    Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-toolbar Icons TOOLBAR ICON LIST Located near the top of the video screen, the multiple-tool bar in the setup menu uses a set of icons to quickly access and change func- tions the Showcase DVD performs, if the disc you are playing has been programmed to allow access.
  • Page 47 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-toolbar Icons, continued Toolbar 1 on Screen TOOLBAR 1 Toolbar 2 on Screen TOOLBAR 2 Krell Showcase DVD SUBTITLE ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) The user preferences settings in the setup menu. The on screen dis- play ( ) enables you to adjust picture, sound, language and access control functions.
  • Page 48 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-Tool bar Icons, continued TOOLBAR 2, continued SLOW MOTION View a DVD OR VCD in slow motion, either forward or backward on the disc. Press the down directional button or key (14) to access the slow motion settings selection box: -1/8, -1/2, -1/4, 0,1/4, 1/2, 1/8.
  • Page 49 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-Tool bar Icons, continued Toolbar 3 on Screen TOOLBAR 3 Krell Showcase DVD TITLE CHAPTER USE CURSOR ARROW TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS TOOLBAR ICONS TITLE Select a title on a DVD or VCD, and the disc plays the title selected. Discs containing only one title will restart from the beginning of when you activate this function.

  • Page 50: Special Menu Operations

    Special Operations How to Write a Title/Chapter Program for a DVD or VCD Notes When you play a DVD or VCD, you can write a program, if the disc allows this function: Navigate to the favorite track selection (FTS) check box at the far right of the third toolbar.
  • Page 51 Special Operations, continued Favorite Track Selection (FTS) Setup Menu on Screen Krell Showcase DVD 5. Exit the FTS program screen by pressing the up directional arrow. The phrase in the FTS toolbar icon changes to 6. When you have finished selecting program titles and chapters, press the play button or key (8) to begin playback of the program sequence.

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

    Special Operations, continued How to Write a Track Program for an Audio CD FAVORITE TRACK SELECTION FTS The FTS program allows you to store your favorite tracks for a partic- ular disc in the Showcase DVD memory. Each FTS program con- tains up to 20 tracks.

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

    Special Operations, continued How to Create an A-B Loop for a DVD, VCD, or Audio CD Note Krell Showcase DVD 1. When you see or hear the selection that you want as the begin- ning of the loop, press the A-B key (25) to insert the start position. appears on the video screen.

  • Page 54: Child Lock/Unlock

    Special Operations, continued Child Lock/Unlock Access Control Menu on Screen Access control Dialog box Child lock is inactivated When child lock is inactive, the icon appears in the upper left hand corner of the television screen, at the start of playback. When child lock is active, the porary feedback field icon appears instead, at the start of playback.

  • Page 55: To Authorize A Disk

    Special Operations, continued To Authorize a Disc Child Protection Dialog Box on Screen LIST OF AUTHORIZED DISCS Krell Showcase DVD When child lock is active, the child protection dialog box appears on screen each time a new DVD or VCD is played. 1.

  • 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 which activates when playing DVDs programmed with parental 3.

  • Page 57: To Change The Country Code

    Special Operations, continued To Change the Country To Change the 4-digit Code Krell Showcase DVD 1. Open the setup menu (17). 2. Navigate to the main menu. 3. Select the SPECIAL FEATURES 4. Select ACCESS CONTROL. 5. Select The enter code dialog box appears. ENTER CODE.

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

    Special Operations, continued Did You Forget the 4-digit Code? 1. Press the stop button or key to exit the child protect screen. 2. Open the setup menu (17). 3. Navigate to the main menu. 4. Select the SPECIAL FEATURES 5. Select ACCESS CONTROL.

  • Page 59: Warranty

    Warranty To register your product for warranty benefits, please complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed in the shipping box within 15 days of purchase. Thank you. Krell DVD Standard This Krell product has a limited warranty of five years for parts and labor on circuitry and three years for parts and labor on all mechanical components.

  • Page 60: Return Authorization Procedure

    Return Authorization Procedure HOW TO EXPEDITE SERVICE HOW TO RETURN A PRODUCT IMPORTANT HOW TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PACKING SERIAL NUMBER If you believe there is a problem with your component, please con- tact your dealer, distributor, or the Krell factory to discuss the problem before you return the component for repair.
  • 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...
  • Page 62 THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Showcase DVD withHDMI/October 2004 Showcase DVD Krell Industries, Inc., 45 Connair Road,Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028, E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE http://www.krellonline.com P/N 307550...
  • Page 63 HDMI functionality to your Showcase DVD. THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Showcase DVD withHDMI/September 2004 for the Showcase DVD Krell Industries, Inc., 45 Connair Road,Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028, E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE http://www.krellonline.com P/N 307466...
  • Page 64 If the box contains an X, the feature selected is not available. Your Showcase DVD product serial number is: Krell Showcase DVD Krell Industries, Inc., 45 Connair Road,Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028, E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE http://www.krellonline.com THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Getting Started Thank you for your purchase of the Krell Showcase DVD.

  • Page 65: Figure

    Krell Showcase DVD ® 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 High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • Page 66: Getting Started

    THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Getting Started Thank you for your purchase of the HDMI Digital Video Output Stage for the Krell Showcase DVD. HDMI combines high definition video and multi-channel audio in a single digital interface, and is fully backward compatible with the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) standard.
  • Page 67 Showcase DVD / This product is manufactured in the United States of America. Krell by Krell Industries, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks HDMI Upgrade or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are registered to their respective companies.
  • Page 68 Position the HDMI power PCB here. (See pages 4-5.) Figure 2 Showcase DVD Interior, Before HDMI Upgrade Installation 22-pin, 7-inch flat digital video cable Locking socket 4-40 x 7/16-inch hex screw. The pin standoff is below this screw. Progressive output PCB Figure 2 Inset Analog Output PCB, Left Front Corner...
  • Page 69 Steps J– M. Install the HDMI Adapter PCB J. Locate the HDMI connector on the back edge of the supplied HDMI adapter PCB K. Secure the HDMI adapter PCB to the back panel using two supplied 4-40 x 1/4- L. Position the left front through hole on the HDMI adapter PCB over the standoff M.
  • Page 70 HDMI power PCB Figure 4 Showcase DVD Interior, With HDMI Adapter PCB and HDMI Power PCB Installed 4-40 x 1/2-inch SHCS 4-40 x 3/8-inch FHTS (below Kepnut) 4-40 Kepnut 4-40 x 1/4-inch SHSC Regulator HDMI adapter Showcase DVD / HDMI Upgrade...
  • Page 71 HDMI Upgrade Steps Q–Y. Connect the Cables Procedure, continued Q. Release the 22-pin, 10-inch flat cable (22) from J1603 (23) on the drive PCB Note Remove the plastic tags from R. Connect the 22-pin, 10-inch flat cable (22) to connector J29 (24) on the HDMI the supplied cables and wires, before continuing the installa- S.
  • Page 72 Main power PCB HDMI power PCB Figure 5 Showcase DVD Interior, With HDMI Upgrade Completed 22-pin, 7-inch flat cable Connector J1002 22-pin, 2-inch flat cable Connector J4 6-pin JST cable Connector J7 Connector J3 2 white transformer wires Connector J1 Connector J2 8-pin JST cable Connector J12...
  • Page 73 Q. What is HDCP? A. HDCP stands for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. HDCP is a form of Showcase DVD / Krell Industries, Inc., 45 Connair Road,Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA HDMI Upgrade TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028, E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE http://www.krellonline.com and outputs.

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