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