Krell Industries DVD Player manual Definition of Terms, Hardware, Operation

Definition of Terms

Hardware

Input and Output Connections

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.

Television

Video screen with a receiver. The term “television” in this document stands for a video screen with or without a receiver.

Balanced

A symmetrical input or output circuit that has equal impedance from both input terminals to a common ground reference point. The indus- try standard for professional and sound recording installations, bal- anced connections have 6 dB more gain than single-ended connec- tions and allow the use of long interconnect cables. Balanced con- nections are more immune to induced noise from the system or the environment.

Single-ended

A two-wire input or output circuit. Use care when using single-ended connections. Turn the system off prior to making or breaking single- ended connections. Single-ended connections are not recommended for connections requiring long cable runs.

Off

When the AC power cord is unplugged from the AC power source, the component is off.

Stand-by Mode

When the Showcase DVD is connected to AC power, the red stand- by LED illuminates. This indicates that the component is in stand-by mode, a low power consumption status that keeps the audio and reg- ulator circuits at idle. Krell recommends leaving the component in the stand-by mode when not playing a disc.

Operational Mode

When the power button on the front panel or power key on the remote control is pressed and the blue power LED illuminates, the component is in the operational mode and ready to play a disc.

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