Page 2 - WARNINGS
Krell Industries, Inc.45 Connair RoadOrange, CT 06477-3650 USATEL 203-799-9954FAX 203-891-2028E-MAIL [email protected] SITE http://www.krellonline.com This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltagedirective (73/23/EEC). Do not place the Showcase DVD where it cou...
Page 3 - Contents
Contents Krell Showcase DVD iii 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 / 12Remote Control-Only Functions / 12 BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION / 15...
Page 4 - Illustrations
iv Krell Showcase DVD 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
Page 5 - Thank you for your purchase of the Krell Showcase DVD.; Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Krell Showcase DVD. The Showcase DVD produces a brilliant video image through the useof the high bandwidth circuit architecture, pioneered by Krell in theDVD Standard, and is at the forefront of DVD video technology withHDMI, an optional scalable output stage. A ca...
Page 6 - Definition of Terms; Operation; Front panel selection device on the Showcase DVD.; Hardware
Definition of Terms 2 Krell Showcase DVD 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. Key Remote control selection device on the Showcase DVD. Video Monitor Video screen without a receiver. Telev...
Page 7 - Video Technology; Video Signal; The color portion of a video; . One way to designate the three signals used; build the video picture in two passes.; Progressive signals; build the video picture in one pass. This tech-
Definition of Terms, continued Krell Showcase DVD 3 Video Technology VIDEO SIGNALOPTIONS BUILDING THE VIDEOPICTURE 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; Only one person needed.; Notes
Unpacking 4 Krell Showcase DVD 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: 1 Krell Showcase DVD 1 AC power cord 1 12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable 1 remote control 1 CR2025 lithium battery 1 Quick Setup Guide 2. Gr...
Page 9 - Placement; Note
Krell Showcase DVD 5 Before you install the Showcase DVD into your system, review the following guidelines to choose the location for the component. Thiswill facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation. The Showcase DVDdoes not require any type of special rack or cabinet for installation. Place th...
Page 10 - To get started, Krell recommends the following routine:; Connect the Showcase DVD to AC Power; See; Quick Start; READ THIS FIRST; HDMI CONNECTOR
6 Krell Showcase DVD The Showcase DVD is shipped ready to play from the factory. Theplayer automatically switches to NTSC or PAL, depending on thedisc format. The default standard is preset, and not selectable by theuser. To get started, Krell recommends the following routine: Connect the Showcase D...
Page 12 - Remote Only
Figure 1 The Showcase DVD Front Panel 1 11 6 5 8 7 10 9 17 16 12 14 19 18 4 13 3 2 15 Figure 2 The Showcase DVD Remote Control Disp Ret Title Menu A-B Repeat Setup 8 7 4 3 2 Subtitle Audio Angle Power Prog 6 Clr 0 9 5 1 1 22 21 17 5 25 16 not active* 23 14 15 not active* 9 10 24 20 8 6 7 26 11 not a...
Page 13 - or Key; Front Panel Description; See Figure 1 on page 8
1 Power Button or Key Use this button or key to switch the Showcase DVD from thestand-by to the operational mode. 2 Power LED The blue power LED illuminates when the Showcase DVD is inthe operational mode. 3 Stand-by LED The red stand-by LED illuminates when the Showcase DVD isplugged into AC power ...
Page 14 - Front Panel Description,; Use this button or key to move back one title, chap-; DISC FUNCTIONS, continued
Front Panel Description, continued 10 Krell Showcase DVD 9 Track Forward Button or Key, continued Track Back. Use this button or key to move back one title, chap- ter, or track. The mode selected appears in a status window inthe upper left corner of the television screen. The front panel dis-play sh...
Page 15 - 6 Menu Button or Key; Showcase DVD Setup Menu,
Front Panel Description, continued Krell Showcase DVD 11 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 thedirectional buttons or keys (14) to move through the menu. Pressenter to select the desired menu item...
Page 16 - Remote Control Description; See Figure 2 on page 8; they will scratch the remote control finish.
Remote Control Description See Figure 2 on page 8 12 Krell Showcase DVD 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. Place the remote face down on the table. 2. Use your th...
Page 17 - Remote Control Functions,; 1 Subtitle Key; or the subtitle languages available on the disc; menu for an expanded view of the subtitle languages available.; Many discs have only one title.; 4 Numeric Keys; on
Remote Control Functions, continued Krell Showcase DVD 13 21 Subtitle Key Press this key to access the subtitle icon in the multiple-toolbarmenu. Use the down directional button or key (14) to cyclebetween OFF or the subtitle languages available on the disc soundtrack. The last subtitle language scr...
Page 18 - Figure 1 The Showcase DVD Back Panel
Figure 1 The Showcase DVD Back Panel 27 28 40 41 32 30 29 31 33 34 35 37 36 38 39 14 Krell Showcase DVD Analog Audio Outputs 27 Left and Right Balanced Audio Outputs 28 Left and Right Single-ended Audio Outputs Interlaced Video Outputs 29 Composite Video Output 30 S-Video Video Output 31 Component V...
Page 19 - Back Panel Description; See Figure 3 on page 14; 7 Left and Right Balanced Audio Outputs
Back Panel Description See Figure 3 on page 14 Krell Showcase DVD 15 27 Left and Right Balanced Audio Outputs The Showcase DVD is equipped with one pair of left and rightbalanced analog audio outputs via XLR connectors. 28 Left and Right Single-ended Audio Outputs The Showcase DVD is equipped with o...
Page 20 - Back Panel Description,; 3 Optics Digital Output
16 Krell Showcase DVD Back Panel Description, continued Back PanelRemoteConnections 33 Optics Digital Output The Showcase DVD is equipped with one EIAJ optics digitalaudio output via a TosLink connector. 34 Coaxial Digital Output The Showcase DVD is equipped with one S/PDIF coaxial digitalaudio outp...
Page 21 - 8 Back Infrared Sensor
Krell Showcase DVD 17 Back Panel Description, continued 38 Back Infrared Sensor This sensor receives commands from the Showcase DVDremote control when the IR select switch (37) is in the down posi-tion. 39 IEC Connector The Showcase DVD is equipped with a standard female IECpower connector, for use ...
Page 22 - Follow these steps to connect the Showcase DVD to your system.
18 Krell Showcase DVD Krell recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balancedinterconnect cables not only can minimize sonic loss but are alsoless sensitive to induced noise, especially with installations usinglong cables. Balanced connections have 6 dB more gain than single-ended connections....
Page 23 - outputs to your loudspeakers.; DTS audio playback is available only from the digital outputs.; Plug the AC power cord into the IEC connector (39) on the back; Showcase DVD Connections to Your System,
Krell Showcase DVD 19 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. 6. Plug the AC power c...
Page 24 - Showcase DVD Operation; Adjust the volume level through your system volume control.; Press the power button on the front panel or the power key (1) on
Showcase DVD Operation This section provides information about operating the ShowcaseDVD. The Showcase DVD is shipped ready to play. After the player isconnected to the television and other system components, andplugged into AC power, it is ready for operation. The Showcase DVD is a Region 2 player ...
Page 25 - Showcase DVD Operation,; STATUS WINDOW
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. Playback begins from the first title or track. The front panelwindow displays READING and INFO. 5. The phrase INFO rem...
Page 26 - Repeat Button or Key; Press twice to repeat all chapters in current title.; Track Forward and Track Back Buttons or Keys
All functions listed under Front Panel Description, on pages 9-11 and under Remote-only, on pages 12-13 are available when you playa DVD or VCD. 5 Repeat Button or Key Press this button or key to repeat a title or chapter, or an entiredisk: CHAPTER REPEAT Press once to repeat the currently playing c...
Page 27 - 0 Search Forward and Back Buttons or Keys
10 Search Forward and Back Buttons or Keys Press this button or key to search forward or backward throughthe disc at an advanced speed. There are two fast-forward play-back modes: x 4 and x 32. Press once and the phrase X4 appears in the status window inthe upper left corner of the television screen...
Page 28 - To Play a DVD or VCD
24 Krell Showcase DVD 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. The front panel window displays READING and the...
Page 29 - Pause Button or Key, 7 Stop, 8 Play Button or Keys; For descriptions of these functions, see; Track Forward and Track Back Button or Key
The following functions are available when you play an audio CD: 5 Repeat Button or Key Press this button or key to repeat a track selection, or an entiredisc . REPEAT TRACK Press once to repeat the currently playing track. REPEAT TRACK appears in the audio CD menu on the television screen. REPEAT D...
Page 30 - 6 Program Key; How to Write a Track Program for an Audio CD,; MP3 Disc Formats
10 Search Forward and Search Back Button or Key Press this button or key to search forward or backward throughthe 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. When the search begins, the soundis...
Page 31 - Only the first session of multi-session discs is supported.; and the video screen displays the MP3; To Play MP3 Discs; MP3 Menu on Screen; The Showcase DVD starts playing the MP3 tracks, and the front
Only digital audio music will play, due to the recording nature of DigitalAudio MP3 (DAM). Disc reading time may exceed ten seconds, if there are a large number ofsongs compiled on one disc. Only the first session of multi-session discs is supported. 1-3.Follow the first three steps under To Play a ...
Page 32 - For descriptions of this function, see
Showcase DVD Operation, continued 28 Krell Showcase DVD MP3 DISC FUNCTIONS The following functions are available when you play an MP3 disc: 5 Repeat Button or Key Press this button or key to repeat a track or an album. REPEAT TRACK Press once to repeat the current track. REPEAT TRACK appears on the ...
Page 33 - repeat; resume
Temporary feedbackfield icon The temporary feedback field icon appears in the upper left portion of the television screen, displaying information about the status of thedisc. If the setup menu multiple-toolbar is displayed, the icon is inte-grated in the toolbar (not shown). Icons describe the follo...
Page 35 - Setup Menu Overview; Interpreting Temporary Feedback Field Icons,
Krell Showcase DVD 31 Setup Menu Overview This section explains how to access and navigate the setup menuand 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 — a s...
Page 36 - Showcase DVD Setup Menu
32 Krell Showcase DVD Showcase DVD Setup Menu Follow these steps to access the setup menu, after the ShowcaseDVD is connected to your system, and in the operational mode. SeeConnecting 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 ...
Page 39 - After you access the setup menu, navigate to the; The on screen display; OSD MAIN MENU; OSD Main Menu Screen
Krell Showcase DVD 35 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Left column, main menu, shows categories available under the OSD toolbar icon After you access the setup menu, navigate to the OSD multiple- toolbar icon. Press the down directional button or key (14) andthe OSD main menu appears. The on scree...
Page 40 - Setting
36 Krell Showcase DVD Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued On Screen Display (OSD)Menus, continued A description of the OSD 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 an...
Page 42 - Special Functions Category:
38 Krell Showcase DVD Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued On Screen Display (OSD)Menus, continued Audio Mode Category: Adjusts the Language 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...
Page 43 - and
Krell Showcase DVD 39 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued On Screen Display (OSD)Menus, continued LOW POWER STANDBY Dims the television screen when the pause selection is active. Thefunction starts automatically after the Showcase DVD is in the pausemode for 15 minutes. BIT RATE INDICATOR Displays bi...
Page 44 - Main Menu Screen
40 Krell Showcase DVD Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued The example below describes how to access a function and changeit, using the the OSD main menu and TV SHAPE function and sub menus as an example. After accessing the setup menu: 1. Select the toolbar menu icon OSD. 2. Press the down directiona...
Page 45 - Sub Menu Screen; Choose a picture view. The video screen will show the picture; Exit the setup menu by pressing the setup button or key.
Krell Showcase DVD 41 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Example: To Change the TV Shape, continued Left column,main menu Center column,main menu Sub menu Sub Menu Screen 5. Choose a picture view. The video screen will show the picture you select, if the television supports the format. 6. After sele...
Page 46 - There are three toolbar menus:; TOOLBAR ICON LIST
42 Krell Showcase DVD Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-toolbarIcons Located near the top of the video screen, the multiple-tool bar in thesetup menu uses a set of icons to quickly access and change func-tions the Showcase DVD performs, if the disc you are playing hasbeen programmed to all...
Page 47 - See page 35 for more information.; TOOLBAR 1; Toolbar 1 on Screen; TOOLBAR 2; Toolbar 2 on Screen
Krell Showcase DVD 43 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-toolbar Icons, continued ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) The user preferences settings in the setup menu. The on screen dis-play ( OSD ) enables you to adjust picture, sound, language and access control functions. See page 35 for more informa...
Page 48 - box appears on the screen. Use the direc-
44 Krell Showcase DVD Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-Tool bar Icons, continued SLOW MOTION View a DVD OR VCD in slow motion, either forward or backward onthe disc. Press the down directional button or key (14) to access theslow motion settings selection box: -1/8, -1/2, -1/4, 0,1/4, 1/2...
Page 49 - when you activate this function.; TOOLBAR 3; Toolbar 3 on Screen
Krell Showcase DVD 45 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-Tool bar Icons, continued 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 TITLE 1 when you activate this function. CHAPTER Select a chapter...
Page 50 - Special Operations
46 Krell Showcase DVD Special Operations When you play a DVD or VCD, you can write a program, if the discallows this function: Navigate to the favorite track selection (FTS) check box at the farright of the third toolbar. ON or OFF is displayed below the icon: ON Titles or chapters are programmed. O...
Page 53 - Pause and resume play functions are active within an A-B loop.
Krell Showcase DVD 49 Special Operations, continued 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. REPEAT A appears on the video screen. 2. When you see or hear the selection you want as the end of the loop, pr...
Page 55 - To Authorize a Disc
Krell Showcase DVD 51 Special Operations, continued To Authorize a Disc Child Protection Dialog Boxon Screen When child lock is active, the child protection dialog box appears onscreen each time a new DVD or VCD is played. 1. Enter your secret code and select PLAYBACK ONCE . The disc can be played a...
Page 58 - Press the stop button or key to exit the child protect screen.; The enter code dialog box appears.
54 Krell Showcase DVD Special Operations, continued Did You Forget the4-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 OSD main menu. 4. Select the SPECIAL FEATURES category. 5. Select ACCESS CONTROL. 6. Select ENTER CODE...
Page 59 - Warranty
Krell DVD Standard 55 This Krell product has a limited warranty of five years for parts and labor on circuitry and threeyears for parts and labor on all mechanical components. Should this product fail to perform atany time during the warranty, Krell will repair it at no cost to the owner, except as ...
Page 60 - IMPORTANT; To contact the Krell Service Department:; SERIAL NUMBER
Your Showcase DVD product serial number is: Return Authorization Procedure 56 Krell Showcase DVD If you believe there is a problem with your component, please con-tact your dealer, distributor, or the Krell factory to discuss the problembefore you return the component for repair. To expedite service...
Page 61 - 5 Connair Road; Showcase DVD
Krell Industries, Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL [email protected] WEB SITE www.krellonline.com Showcase DVD v 03.0
Page 62 - Krell Technical Bulletin; Showcase DVD withHDMI/October 2004
HDMI Operation for the Showcase DVD Power on the Showcase DVD and turn on your HDCP compatible displaydevice. In most cases, you see one of the resolution lights illuminate, indicating the default resolution of your monitor. This resolution is detectedautomatically by the Showcase DVD circuitry. The...
Page 63 - Showcase DVD withHDMI/September 2004
HDMI Upgrade Now Available for the Showcase DVD The HDMI Digital Video Output Stage for the Krell Showcase DVD combineshigh definition video and multi-channel audio in a single digital interface,and is fully backward compatible with the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) stan-dard. The HDMI Digital Vide...
Page 64 - Digital Video Disc Player; QUICK SETUP GUIDE; Getting Started; AC Power Guidelines.
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: 1 Krell Showcase DVD 1 AC power cord 1 12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable 2. Grasp the underside of the foam end-caps that encase the Showcase DVD andlift it straight out o...
Page 65 - Back Panel
2 Krell Showcase DVD Krell Showcase DVD 3 Figure 1 The SHOWCASE DVD Front Panel 1 11 6 5 8 7 10 9 17 16 12 14 19 18 4 13 3 2 15 Figure 2 The Showcase DVD Remote Disp Ret Title Menu A-B Repeat Setup 8 7 4 3 2 Subtitle Audio Angle Power Prog 6 Clr 0 9 5 1 1 22 21 17 5 25 16 not active* 23 14 15 not ac...
Page 66 - INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE; Quantity
HDMI Upgrade for the Showcase DVD INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE Getting Started THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Thank you for your purchase of the HDMI Digital Video Output Stage for the KrellShowcase DVD. HDMI combines high definition video and multi-channel audio ina single digital interface, and i...
Page 67 - Steps A– D. Prepare the Showcase DVD For Installation
Follow steps A – Z to install the HDMI board and related components into the KrellShowcase DVD. You will need the following tools, not provided in the installation kit: one 3/32 Allen wrench one T-15 Torx wrench one 1/4-inch nut driver one T-10 Torx wrench Make sure that the Showcase DVD is unplugge...
Page 69 - Steps J– M. Install the HDMI Adapter PCB; Steps N– P. Install the HDMI Power PCB
Steps J– M. Install the HDMI Adapter PCB J. Locate the HDMI connector on the back edge of the supplied HDMI adapter PCB (not illustrated) and slide it into the HDMI connector through hole (6) on the backpanel (see Figure 3) of the Showcase DVD. K. Secure the HDMI adapter PCB to the back panel using ...
Page 73 - Connections; HDMI CONNECTIONS; HDMI Operation
Krell Industries, Inc., 45 Connair Road,Orange, CT 06477-3650 USATEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028, E-MAIL [email protected] SITE http://www.krellonline.com Connections HDMI CONNECTIONS Questions andAnswers Follow these steps to connect the Showcase DVD with HDMI to your system. 1. Make sure...
