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