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Placement
Place the Showcase DVD on a firm, level surface, away from excessive heat,
humidity, or moisture. The Showcase DVD requires at least two inches (5 cm) of
clearance on each side and at least two inches (5 cm) of clearance above and
Note
below the component to provide adequate ventilation. Installations inside cabinetry
The Showcase DVD has an
may need extra ventilation.
advanced suspension system
AC Power Guidelines. The Showcase DVD has superb regulation and does not
and does not require additional
require a dedicated AC circuit. Operate the Showcase DVD only with the power cord
mass coupling or isolation.
supplied.
Experiment with feet or cones as
long as they are not permanent-
Avoid connections through extension cords or multiple AC adapters. High quality 15
ly affixed to the unit. Any unau-
amp grounded AC strips are acceptable. High quality AC line conditioners or filters
thorized modifications to the unit
may be used if they are grounded and meet or exceed the unit's power supply rating
or electronics void the warranty.
of 100 VA.
Connecting
Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balanced interconnect
cables not only can minimize sonic loss but are also immune to induced noise, espe-
the Showcase DVD
cially with installations using long cables. Balanced connections have 6 dB more
to Your System
gain than single-ended connections. When level matching is critical, keep this gain
value in mind.
Note
Follow these steps to connect the Showcase DVD to your system.
When powering up any system,
1. Make sure all power sources and components are off before connecting inputs
always turn amplifiers on last.
and outputs.
When powering down, always
2. Neatly organize the wiring between the Showcase DVD and all system compo-
turn amplifiers off first.
nents. Separate AC wires from audio cables to prevent hum or other unwanted
noises from being introduced into the system.
3. Connect the input of your video components to the appropriate output of the
Showcase DVD.
4. Connect the balanced or single-ended analog outputs.
5. Plug the AC power cord into the IEC connector (39) on the back panel, then plug
the AC power cord into the wall socket. The red stand-by LED (3) on the front
panel illuminates.
Operation
The Showcase DVD is shipped ready to play when it is connected to a home theater
system and plugged into AC power.
1. Press the power button on the front panel or the power key (1) on the remote.
Notes
The blue power LED (2) illuminates, and the red stand-by LED (3) turns off. The
Krell recommends leaving the
Showcase DVD is in the operational mode, and the disc transport (12) is active.
Showcase DVD in the stand-by
2. Press the open/close button or key (11) to open the disc transport.
mode when not playing a disc.
3. Place the disc on the transport.
Do not attach enhancement
accessories such as rings, mats,
4. Press the open/close button or key again to close the disc transport.
or dampers to individual discs.
5. Press the play button or key (8) to start playing the disc. Playback begins from the
These accessories may interfere
first title or track.
with the disc transport, resulting
6. Press the stop button or key (7) to end disc playback.
in erratic playback and/or poor
performance.
7. To turn the Showcase DVD off, press the power button on the front panel or the
power key on the remote. The red stand-by LED illuminates and the Showcase
Showcase DVD Compatible
DVD is in the stand-by mode.
Disc Formats Include:
DVD, DVD-R, CDDA, CD-R,
Status box. A status box appears briefly in the upper left of the video monitor, when
CD-RW, DVD+RW, MP3, VCD
a disc is playing while a feature is selected. If the box contains an X, the feature
selected is not available.
Your Showcase DVD product serial number is:
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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
WARNINGS
THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE ANY KRELL
PRODUCT.
Unpacking
Note
Save all packing materials.
If you need to ship the
Showcase DVD in the future,
repack the unit in its original
packaging to prevent
shipping damage.
This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and
P/N 306988
v 03.0
the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC).
Showcase DVD
Digital Video Disc Player
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
Thank you for your purchase of the Krell Showcase DVD. Your new digital video
disc player features progressive scan video connections as well as standard com-
ponent, S-Video, and composite video connections and allows you to seamlessly
integrate the Showcase DVD with the highest quality video display devices. A
substantive and carefully regulated power supply results in picture stability, even
during line fluctuations. Advanced drive mechanisms results in superior disc read-
ing capabilities.
The wireless infrared remote control, the RS-232 and12 VDC back panel remote
connections, and the optional HDMI out connection allow you to integrate the
Showcase DVD into advanced control systems. The user-friendly setup menu pro-
vides a variety of audio, video, and access control options for optimum configuration
and enjoyment of your Showcase DVD and home theater system.
This document outlines the basic steps for unpacking, placing, connecting, and oper-
ating the Showcase DVD. The owner's reference for this product, including a
detailed description of features and the product warranty, is available on the web at:
www.krellonline.com
Please contact your authorized dealer, distributor, or Krell if you have any ques-
tions not addressed in the owner's reference.
Do not place the Showcase DVD where it could be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not remove or bypass the ground pin on the end of the AC cord. This may cause radio fre-
quency interference (RFI) to be introduced into your playback system.
The ventilation grids on the top and bottom of the Showcase DVD must be unobstructed at all
times during operation. Do not place flammable material on top of or beneath the component.
Turn off all systems' power before connecting the Showcase DVD to any component. Make
sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality, free from frayed ends, short circuits, or
cold solder joints.
Caution: Visible and invisible laser radiation. When the cover is open, avoid exposure to beam.
This unit employs a laser. To prevent possible eye injury, only a qualified service person should
remove the cover or attempt to service this device. Use of controls, adjustments, or perfor-
mance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
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:
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Krell Showcase DVD
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remote control
1
AC power cord
1
CR2025 lithium battery
1
12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable
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Quick Setup Guide
2.
Grasp the underside of the foam end-caps that encase the Showcase DVD and
lift it straight out of the shipping box.
3.
Place the Showcase DVD in a safe location and remove the end-
caps and protective plastic wrapping.
Only one person needed.
Krell Showcase DVD
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