Owner’s Reference
Instructions for Use
Showcase DVD Player
THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING
CONTACT
Showcase DVD Instructions for Use
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
INTRODUCTION DEFINITION OF TERMS UNPACKING PLACEMENT
Contents
AC Power Guidelines QUICK START FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Battery Installation and Removal
FIGURE 2 The Showcase DVD Remote Control
Illustrations
FIGURE 1 The Showcase DVD Front Panel
FIGURE 3 The Showcase DVD Back Panel
Introduction
Hardware
Definition of Terms
Operation
Input and Output Connections
VIDEO SIGNAL OPTIONS BUILDING THE VIDEO PICTURE
Video Technology
Video Signal
Component Video Signal 3 Signals
Only one person needed
Unpacking
AC Power Guidelines
Placement
Step
Quick Start
Connect the Showcase DVD to AC Power
page 3, for a detailed description of video signals
Configure the Showcase DVD to Match Your Television
Step Step
Optional
Connect the Showcase DVD Audio Outputs to Your Home Theater System
Figure 1 The Showcase DVD Front Panel
Figure 2 The Showcase DVD Remote Control
Remote Only
Disc Functions
Front Panel Description
Power
Disc Functions
1 Power Button or Key
10 Search Forward and Back Buttons or Keys
Menu Access and Setup Functions
an Audio CD, page
11 Open/Close Button or Key
16 Menu Button or Key
17 Setup Button or Key
18 HDMI Button Optional
19 HDMI LEDs Optional
Battery Installation and Removal
Remote Control Description
Remote Control-Only Functions
ADVANCED DISC FUNCTIONS
22 Angle Key
21 Subtitle Key
23 Title Key
24 Numeric Keys
Power
Figure 1 The Showcase DVD Back Panel
Analog Audio Outputs
Interlaced Video Outputs
Interlaced Video Outputs
Back Panel Description
Analog Audio Outputs
Progressive Scan Video Outputs
Digital Audio Outputs
Back Panel Remote Connections
37 IR Select Switch
33 Optics Digital Output
Power
HDMI Connection
40 AUDIO SYNC SWITCH
38 Back Infrared Sensor
Showcase DVD Connections to Your System
Using Balanced Connections
Connection Steps
HDMI CONNECTOR
panel, then plug the AC power cord into the wall socket. The red
Plug the AC power cord into the IEC connector 39 on the back
Showcase DVD Connections to Your System, continued
Connect the optics digital audio 33 or coaxial audio 34 digital
Compatible Discs
Showcase DVD Operation
To Play a DVD or VCD
STATUS WINDOW
9 Track Forward and Track Back Buttons or Keys
DVD AND VCD FUNCTIONS
5 Repeat Button or Key
Press the play button or key 8 to resume normal playback
10 Search Forward and Back Buttons or Keys
To Play an Audio CD
9 Track Forward and Track Back Button or Key
AUDIO CD FUNCTIONS
5 Repeat Button or Key
See How to Create an A-B Loop, on page
MP3 Disc Formats
See How to Write a Track Program for an Audio CD, on page
10 Search Forward and Search Back Button or Key
To Play MP3 Discs
5 Repeat Button or Key
MP3 DISC FUNCTIONS
9 Track Forward and Track Back Buttons or Keys
14 Directional Buttons or Keys
A - B
Interpreting Temporary Feedback Field Icons
Some discs only allow limited function operation during playback
See pages
Setup Menu Overview
Change the TV Shape, on page
authorized discs for viewing, see page
To Access the Setup Menu
Showcase DVD Setup Menu
Status Window on Screen
Krell Showcase DVD
To Access the Setup Menu
Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued
bar. The status window continues to be displayed
including the multiple-toolbar, the cursor arrows, and the help-text
MENU COLOR
Navigation Conventions
HELP-TEXT BAR
CURSOR ARROWS
OSD MAIN MENU
On Screen Display OSD Menus
Setting Description
Adjust the appearance of the picture. Navigate to SETTINGS and adjust
appear on the television screen in the language selected
BIT RATE INDICATOR
LOW POWER STANDBY
PLAYBACK CONTROL PBC
HELP TEXT
Example To Change the TV Shape
Example To Change the TV Shape, continued
Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued
Sub Menu Screen
Krell Showcase DVD
TOOLBAR ICON LIST
Multiple-toolbar Icons
Showcase DVD Setup Menu, continued
Adjust the analog audio output. See page 37 for more information
Press the down directional button or key 14 to access the frame by
TOOLBAR
TOOLBAR 2, continued
Multiple-Tool bar Icons
SLOW MOTION
FAST MOTION
Toolbar 3 on Screen
TOOLBAR
page 46 for more information
Special Operations
How to Write
for a DVD or VCD
a Title/Chapter Program
To clear a program
How to Write
a Track Program for an Audio CD
Pause and resume play functions are active within an A-B loop
How to Create an A-B Loop for a DVD, VCD, or Audio CD
Child Lock/Unlock
Child Protection Dialog Box on Screen
LIST OF AUTHORIZED DISCS
DVD Only
To Activate Deactivate Parental Control
To Unauthorize a Disc
To Change the Country To Change the 4-digit Code
Did You Forget the 4-digit Code?
Krell DVD Standard
Warranty
To register your product
HOW TO EXPEDITE
Return Authorization Procedure
SERVICE
To contact the Krell Service Department
Krell Industries, Inc
Showcase DVD
45 Connair Road
Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA
HDMI Operation for the Showcase DVD
HDMI Upgrade Now Available for the Showcase DVD
Connecting the Showcase DVD to Your System
Placement
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
Showcase DVD
Commands and
Setup Menu
Front Panel
Back Panel
Getting Started
Placement
Unpacking
HDMI Upgrade
Showcase DVD Back Panel
HDMI Upgrade Procedure
Steps A-D. Prepare the Showcase DVD For Installation
Position the HDMI power PCB here. See pages
Showcase DVD Interior Before HDMI Upgrade Installation
Figure 2 Inset Analog Output PCB Left Front Corner
Progressive output PCB
Steps N-P. Install the HDMI Power PCB
Steps J-M. Install the HDMI Adapter PCB
Showcase DVD Back Panel Showing HDMI Connector
After HDMI Adapter PCB Is Installed
HDMI power PCB
HDMI Power PCB Installed
Showcase DVD Interior With HDMI Adapter PCB and
HDMI adapter PCB
Figure 5 Inset 2 White Transformer Wires Main Power PCB
HDMI Upgrade Procedure, continued
Steps Q-Y. Connect the Cables
Step Z. Replace the Top Cover Of the Showcase DVD
Main power PCB HDMI power PCB
Showcase DVD Interior With HDMI Upgrade Completed
Progressive output PCB
20 27 26
Connections
Questions and Answers
HDMI Operation
HDMI CONNECTIONS