Krell Industries DVD Player manual

Showcase DVD Player Instructions for Use Owner’ s Refer ence THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING[...]

Krell Industries, Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954 F AX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE http://www .krellonline.com This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC). Do not place the Showcase DVD where it could be exposed to dripping or splashing. D[...]

Contents Krell Showcase DVD iii INTRODUCTION / 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS / 2 UNP ACKING / 4 PLACEMENT / 5 AC Power Guidelines / 5 QUICK ST ART / 6 FRONT P ANEL DESCRIPTION / 9 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION / 16 Battery Installation and Removal / 12 Remote Control-Only Functions / 12 BACK P ANEL DESCRIPTION / 15 SHOWCASE DVD CONNECTIONS T O YOUR SYSTEM / 1[...]

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[...]

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. A carefully regulated power supply results in pictu[...]

Definition of T erms 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. V ideo Monitor V ideo screen without a receiver . T elevision V ideo screen with a receiver . Th[...]

Definition of T erms, continued Krell Showcase DVD 3 V ideo T echnology VIDEO SIGNAL OPTIONS BUILDING THE VIDEO PICTURE V ideo 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. Chrominance (C or Chr oma). The color por[...]

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. Y ou 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. Grasp the underside of the foam end-caps that encas[...]

Krell Showcase DVD 5 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 fr[...]

6 Krell Showcase DVD The Showcase DVD is shipped ready to play from the factory . The player automatically switches to NTSC or P AL, depending on the disc format. The default standard is preset, and not selectable by the user . To get started, Krell recommends the following routine: Connect the Showcase DVD to AC Power Plug the AC cord into the wal[...]

Connect the Showcase DVD Audio Outputs to Y our 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 Y our T elevision Use this section of you want to change the picture view on the video screen, and you a[...]

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 active* *This key does not activate a function on t[...]

1 Power Button or Key Use this button or key to switch the Showcase DVD from the stand-by to the operational mode. 2 Power LED The blue power LED illuminates when the Showcase DVD is in the operational mode. 3S tand-by LED The red stand-by LED illuminates when the Showcase DVD is plugged into AC power and is in the stand-by mode. 4F r ont Infrar ed[...]

Front Panel Description, continued 10 Krell Showcase DVD 9T rack Forward Button or Key , continued T rack 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. The front panel dis- play shows the currently playing title and chapter ,[...]

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 the directional buttons or keys (14) to move through the menu. Press enter to select the desired menu item. 17 Setup Button or Key Use this button or key[...]

Remote Contr ol 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 thumbnail or a small jeweler ’ s or eyeglass sc[...]

Remote Control Functions, continued Krell Showcase DVD 13 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 OFF or the subtitle languages available on the disc soundtrack. The last subtitle language scrolled to is automatically selected, and becomes [...]

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 V ideo Output 31 Component Video Output (Y , Pb, Pr) Progr essive Scan Video [...]

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 right balanced analog audio outputs via XLR connectors. 28 Left and Right Single-ended Audio Outputs The Showcase DVD is equipped with one pair of left and right single-ended analog aud[...]

16 Krell Showcase DVD Back Panel Description, continued Back Panel Remote Connections 33 Optics Digital Output The Showcase DVD is equipped with one EIAJ optics digital audio output via a T osLink connector . 34 Coaxial Digital Output The Showcase DVD is equipped with one S/PDIF coaxial digital audio output via an RCA connector . 35 RS-232 Communic[...]

Krell Showcase DVD 17 Back Panel Description, continued 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. 39 IEC Connector The Showcase DVD is equipped with a standard female IEC power connector , for use with the AC power cord. 40 AUDIO SYNC SWITCH U[...]

18 Krell Showcase DVD 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. Balanced connections have 6 dB more gain than single- ended connections. When level matching is critical, keep this ga[...]

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 cord into the IEC connector (39) on the back panel,[...]

Showcase DVD Operation 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. The Showcase DVD is a Region 2 player which plays the following disc formats: DVD, [...]

2. Press the open/close button or key (1 1) 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 panel window displays READING and INFO. 5. The phrase INFO remains on the front panel display window until you[...]

All functions listed under Front Panel Description, on pages 9-1 1 and under Remote-only , on pages 12-13 are available when you play a DVD or VCD. 5 Repeat Button or Key Press this button or key to repeat a title or chapter , or an entire disk: CHAPTER REPEA T Press once to repeat the currently playing chapter . TITLE REPEA T Press twice to repeat[...]

10 Search Forwar d 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. Press once and the phrase X4 appears in the status window in the upper left corner of the television screen. Press again and the phrase X32 appears in th[...]

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 television screen displays the audio CD menu. Pla[...]

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 entire disc . REPEA T TRACK Press once to repeat the currently playing track. REPEA T TRACK appears in the audio CD menu on the television screen. REPEA T DISC Press twice to repeat an entire disc. REPE[...]

10 Sear ch 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. When the search begins, the sound is partially muted. T o end a search, press pla[...]

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. Only the first session of multi-session discs is supported. 1-3.Follow the first three steps under To Play a DVD or VCD above, on pages 20-21. 4. Press the [...]

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. REPEA T TRACK Press once to repeat the current track. REPEA T TRACK appears on the television screen. REPEA T ALBUM Press the repea[...]

T emporary feedback field icon The temporary feedback field icon appears in the upper left portion of the television screen, displaying information about the status of the disc. If the setup menu multiple-toolbar is displayed, the icon is inte- grated in the toolbar (not shown). Icons describe the following Showcase DVD functions: Krell Showcase DV[...]

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. Some discs only allow limited function operation during playback. RESUME The resume feature applies to the disc currently in [...]

Krell Showcase DVD 31 Setup Menu Overview 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 —a series of sub menus for each function —a hel[...]

32 Krell Showcase DVD Showcase DVD Setup Menu 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 Y our 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 [...]

Krell Showcase DVD 33 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued 2. Press the setup button or key (17). The setup menu appears, including the multiple-toolbar , the cursor arrows, and the help-text bar . The status window continues to be displayed. To Access the Setup Menu, continued Active icon, in black Unavailable icon, in white A vailable icon, in blue[...]

34 Krell Showcase DVD Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Use the directional buttons or keys (14) to move the cursor arrows to the menu item you want. The cursor will skip over unavailable (white in color) menu items. Once the cursor arrows are at a menu item, the menu item is selected. There is no need to press the enter button or key to set a sel[...]

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) and the OSD main menu appears. The on screen display (OSD) main menu is comprised of 3 sec- [...]

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 and bottom of the screen. Use with a 4:3 TV . P A[...]

Krell Showcase DVD 37 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued On Screen Display (OSD) Menus, continued TV Category: Adjusts the picture view , continued DIGIT AL CRYST AL CLEAR Adjust the appearance of the picture. Navigate to SETTINGS and adjust: CHROMA DELA Y Adjusts the difference between signals, af fecting hue and sat- uration. GAMMA Adjusts the br[...]

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 provided. If available on the disc, audio will [...]

Krell Showcase DVD 39 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued On Screen Display (OSD) Menus, continued LOW POWER ST ANDBY 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. BIT RA TE INDICA TOR Displays bit rate information for video and audio durin[...]

40 Krell Showcase DVD Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued The example below describes how to access a function and change it, 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 directional button or key (14). The OSD main menu appears. [...]

Krell Showcase DVD 41 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Example: T o 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 selecting the picture view , you may wish to navig[...]

42 Krell Showcase DVD Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-toolbar Icons 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. There are three toolbar menus: T oo[...]

Krell Showcase DVD 43 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-toolbar Icons, continued ON SCREEN DISPLA Y (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 information. SUBTITLE The current subtitle language. Sc[...]

44 Krell Showcase DVD Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-T ool bar Icons, continued SLOW MOTION Vi ew 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. The selected speed is highlighted in bl[...]

Krell Showcase DVD 45 Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued Multiple-T ool 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 on a DVD. The chapter number appears at the top[...]

46 Krell Showcase DVD Special Operations 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 . ON or OFF is displayed below the icon: ON T itles or chapters are programmed. OFF T itles or chapters are not programmed. Whe[...]

Krell Showcase DVD 47 Special Operations, continued 5. Exit the FTS program screen by pressing the up directional arrow . The phrase in the FTS toolbar icon changes to ON. 6. When you have finished selecting program titles and chapters, press the play button or key (8) to begin playback of the program sequence. To clear a program: 1. The phrase in [...]

48 Krell Showcase DVD Special Operations, continued FA VORITE 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. 1. Place an audio disc in the disc transport (12) and press the stop button or key (7). The audio mode menu appea[...]

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. REPEA T A appears on the video screen. 2. When you see or hear the selection you want as the end of the loop, press the A-B key again to insert the finish positi[...]

50 Krell Showcase DVD Special Operations, continued Child Lock/Unlock When child lock is inactive, the CHILD SAFE temporary feedback field icon appears in the upper left hand corner of the television screen, at the start of playback. When child lock is active, the CHILD LOCK ON tem- porary feedback field icon appears instead, at the start of playba[...]

Krell Showcase DVD 51 Special Operations, continued To Authorize a Disc Child Protection Dialog Box on Screen When child lock is active, the child protection dialog box appears on screen each time a new DVD or VCD is played. 1. Enter your secret code and select PLA YBACK ONCE . The disc can be played as long as it is in the Showcase DVD transport, [...]

52 Krell Showcase DVD Special Operations, continued To Activate/ Deactivate Parental Contr ol (DVD Only) P ARENT AL CONTROL DISCLAIMER The Showcase DVD player fea- tures a parental control system which activates when playing DVDs programmed with parental control coding. This parental control system will not be active on a DVD which does not have pa[...]

Krell Showcase DVD 53 Special Operations, continued To Change the Country To Change the 4-digit Code 1. Open the setup menu (17). 2. Navigate to the OSD main menu. 3. Select the SPECIAL FEA TURES category . 4. Select ACCESS CONTROL. 5. Select ENTER CODE. The enter code dialog box appears. 6. Enter your 4-digit code. The access control dialog box ap[...]

54 Krell Showcase DVD Special Operations, continued Did Y ou 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 OSD main menu. 4. Select the SPECIAL FEA TURES category . 5. Select ACCESS CONTROL. 6. Select ENTER CODE. The enter code dialog box appears. 7. Cancel[...]

Krell DVD Standard 55 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. Should this product fail to perform at any time during the warranty , Krell will repair it at no cost to the owner , except as set forth in this warranty . The warranty does[...]

Y our Showcase DVD product serial number is: Retur n Authorization Pr ocedur e 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 problem before you return the component for repair . T o expedite service, you may wish to complete and e-mail th[...]

Krell Industries, Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954, F AX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE www .krellonline.com Showcase DVD v 03.0[...]

HDMI Operation for the Showcase D VD P ower on the Showcase D VD and turn on your HDCP compatible displa y device. In most cases, you see one of the resolution lights illuminate, indicating the default resolution of your monitor . T his resolution is detected automatically by the Sho wcase DVD cir cuitry . T he resolution you prefer ma y or ma y no[...]

HDMI Upgrade No w A v ailable for the Showcase D VD T he HDMI Digital V ideo Output Stage for the Krell Showcase D VD combines high definition video and multi-channel audio in a single digital interface, and is fully backw ard compatible with the Digital V isual Interface (D VI) stan- dard. T he HDMI Digital Video Output Stage utilizes an on board [...]

Follow these steps to safely unpack your Showcase DVD: 1. Open the shipping box and remove the top layer of foam. Y ou 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 and lift it straight out of the shipping box. 3. Place the Showcase DVD in[...]

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 active* 9 10 24 20 8 6 7 26 11 not active* *This key[...]

HDMI Upgrade for the Showcase DVD INST ALLA TION AND SETUP GUIDE Getting Started THE LE ADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING 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 [...]

Follow steps A – Z to install the HDMI board and related components into the Krell Showcase DVD. Y ou will need the following tools, not provided in the installation kit: one 3/32 Allen wrench one T -15 T orx wrench one 1/4-inch nut driver one T -10 T orx wrench Make sure that the Showcase DVD is unplugged from AC power . Steps A – D. Prepare t[...]

Figure 2 Showcase DVD Interior , Before HDMI Upgrade Installation 3 22-pin, 7-inch flat digital video cable 4 Locking socket 5 4-40 x 7/16-inch hex screw . The pin standoff is below this screw . Figure 2 Inset Analog Output PCB, Left Front Corner 5 4-40 x 7/16-inch hex screw . The pin standoff is below this screw . Showcase DVD / 3 HDMI Upgrade 4 3[...]

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 back panel (see Figure 3) of the Showcase DVD. K. Secure the HDMI adapter PCB to the back panel using two supplied 4-40 x 1/4- inch SHSC (7) (see Fig[...]

Showcase DVD / 5 HDMI Upgrade HDMI power PCB 8 28 8 8 8 9 10 Figure 4 Showcase DVD Interior , W ith HDMI Adapter PCB and HDMI Power PCB Installed 8 4-40 x 1/2-inch SHCS 9 4-40 x 3/8-inch FHTS (below Kepnut) 10 4-40 Kepnut 28 4-40 x 1/4-inch SHSC HDMI adapter PCB Regulator[...]

Steps Q –Y . Connect the Cables Q. Release the 22-pin, 10-inch flat cable (22) from J1603 (23) on the drive PCB (This cable is affixed to the main power supply PCB. Not illustrated). R. Connect the 22-pin, 10-inch flat cable (22) to connector J29 (24) on the HDMI adapter PCB. Orient the contacts to face the front of the Showcase DVD. S. Connect t[...]

Figure 5 Showcase DVD Interior , With HDMI Upgrade Completed 3 22-pin, 7-inch flat cable 4 Connector J1002 1 1 22-pin, 2-inch flat cable 12 Connector J4 13 6-pin JST cable 14 Connector J7 15 Connector J3 16 2 white transformer wires 17 Connector J1 18 Connector J2 19 8-pin JST cable 20 Connector J12 Showcase DVD / 7 HDMI Upgrade 17 16 16 16 12 13 2[...]

Krell Industries, Inc., 45 Connair Road,Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954, F AX 203-891-2028, E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE http://www .krellonline.com Connections HDMI CONNECTIONS Questions and Answers Follow these steps to connect the Showcase DVD with HDMI to your system. 1. Make sure all power sources and components are off bef[...]