Placement
Note
The Showcase DVD has an advanced suspension system
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.
Showcase DVD
Digital Video Disc Player
THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
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.
Connecting
the Showcase DVD to Your System
Note
When powering up any system, always turn amplifiers on last. When powering down, always turn amplifiers off first.
Operation
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
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
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
The Showcase DVD is shipped ready to play when it is connected to a home theater system and plugged into AC power.
Getting Started
WARNINGS
THERE ARE NO
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,
The wireless infrared remote control, the
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.
Notes
Krell recommends leaving the Showcase DVD in the
Do not attach enhancement accessories such as rings, mats,
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 |
| 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. |
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.
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,
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 |
| DVD is in the |
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.
Your Showcase DVD product serial number is:
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.
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 | remote control |
1 | AC power cord | 1 | CR2025 lithium battery |
1 | 12 VDC (12 V trigger) cable | 1 | Quick Setup Guide |
2.Grasp the underside of the foam
3.Place the Showcase DVD in a safe location and remove the end- caps and protective plastic wrapping.
Only one person needed.
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