Krell Industries Showcase DVD - Manual

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 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.
Showcase DVD
Digital Video Disc Player
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
Getting Started
THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING
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.
WARNINGS
THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE ANY KRELL
PRODUCT.
Krell Showcase DVD 1
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.
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 http://www.krellonline.com
Connecting
the Showcase DVD
to Your System
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
below the component to provide adequate ventilation. Installations inside cabinetry
may need extra ventilation.
AC Power Guidelines. The Showcase DVD has superb regulation and does not
require a dedicated AC circuit. Operate the Showcase DVD only with the power cord
supplied.
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 recommends using balanced interconnect cables. Balanced interconnect
cables not only can minimize sonic loss but are also immune to induced noise, espe-
cially with installations using long cables. Balanced connections have 6 dB more
gain than single-ended connections. When level matching is critical, keep this gain
value in mind.
Follow these steps to connect the Showcase DVD to your system.
1. Make sure all power sources and components are off before connecting inputs
and outputs.
2. Neatly organize the wiring between the Showcase DVD and all system compo-
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.
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.
The blue power LED (2) illuminates, and the red stand-by LED (3) turns off. The
Showcase DVD is in the operational mode, and the disc transport (12) is active.
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 transport.
5. Press the play button or key (8) to start playing the disc. Playback begins from the
first title or track.
6. Press the stop button or key (7) to end disc playback.
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
DVD is in the stand-by mode.
Status box. A status box appears briefly in the upper left of the video monitor, when
a disc is playing while a feature is selected. If the box contains an X, the feature
selected is not available.
4 Krell Showcase DVD
Your Showcase DVD product serial number is:
This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and
the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC). P/N 306988
v 03.0
1 remote control
1 CR2025 lithium battery
1 Quick Setup Guide
Operation
Notes
Krell recommends leaving the
Showcase DVD in the stand-by
mode when not playing a disc.
Do not attach enhancement
accessories such as rings, mats,
or dampers to individual discs.
These accessories may interfere
with the disc transport, resulting
in erratic playback and/or poor
performance.
Showcase DVD Compatible
Disc Formats Include:
DVD, DVD-R, CDDA, CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD+RW, MP3, VCD
Note
When powering up any system,
always turn amplifiers on last.
When powering down, always
turn amplifiers off first.
Note
The Showcase DVD has an
advanced suspension system
and does not require additional
mass coupling or isolation.
Experiment with feet or cones as
long as they are not permanent-
ly affixed to the unit. Any unau-
thorized modifications to the unit
or electronics void the warranty.