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Krell Industries, Inc.
45 Connair Road
Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA
TEL 203-799-9954
FAX 203-891-2028
E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com
WEB SITE http://www.krellonline.com
This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage
directive (73/23/EEC).
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 frequency interference (RFI) to be introduced into your playback system.
The ventilation grids on the top and bottom of the Showcase DVD must be unob-
structed 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 compo-
nent. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality, free from frayed
ends, short circuits, or cold solder joints.
Caution: Visible and invisible laser radiation. When the cover is open, avoid expo-
sure to beam.
This unit employs a laser. To prevent possible eye injury, only a qualified service per-
son should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ANY KRELL PRODUCT.
Please contact your authorized dealer, distributor, or Krell if you have any questions
not addressed in this reference manual.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engi-
neering or disassembly is prohibited.
This product is manufactured in the United States of America. Krell
®is a registered trademark of Krell
Industries, Inc., and is restricted for use by Krell Industries, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. Krell
Current Mode
-„¢and Krellcoat -„¢are trademarks of Krell Industries, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. "DTS"
and "DTS Digital Out" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DCDi is
a trademark of Faroudja, a division of Sage, Inc. All other trademarks and tradenames are registered to their
respective companies.
©2003 by Krell Industries, Inc. All rights reserved P/N 306989
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Contents
Krell Showcase DVD iii
INTRODUCTION / 1
DEFINITION OF TERMS / 2
UNPACKING / 4
PLACEMENT / 5
AC Power Guidelines / 5
QUICK START / 6
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION / 9
REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION / 16
Battery Installation and Removal / 12
Remote Control-Only Functions / 12
BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION / 15
SHOWCASE DVD CONNECTIONS TO YOUR SYSTEM / 18
SHOWCASE DVD OPERATION / 20
Compatible Discs / 20
To Play a DVD or VCD / 20
To Play an Audio CD / 24
MP3 Disc Formats / 26
To Play MP3 Discs / 27
Interpreting Temporary Feedback Field Icons / 29
SETUP MENU OVERVIEW / 31
SHOWCASE DVD SETUP MENU / 32
To Access the Setup Menu / 32
Navigation Conventions / 34
On Screen Display (OSD) Menus / 35
Example: To Change the TV Shape / 40
Multiple-Toolbar Icons / 42
SPECIAL MENU OPERATIONS / 46
How To Write a Title / Chapter Program for a DVD or VCD / 46
How To Write a Track Program for an Audio CD / 48
How to Create an A-B Loop for a DVD, VCD, or an Audio CD / 49
Child Lock/Unlock / 50
To Authorize a Disk / 51
To Unauthorize a Discs / 52
To Activate/Deactivate Parental Control / 52
To Change the Country Code / 53
To Change the 4-Digit Code / 53
Did You Forget the 4-Digit Code? / 54
WARRANTY / 55
RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE / 56
