Krell Industries Showcase DVD Guide de démarrage rapide
Showcase Processor
Surround
Preamp/Processor
Instructions for Use
Owner’s Reference
THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING
Showcase Processor
Surround Preamp/Processor
Instructions for Use
v 02.3
Krell Industries, Inc.
45 Connair Road
Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA
TEL 203-799-9954
FAX 203-891-2028
E-MAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.krellonline.com
This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage
directive (73/23/EEC).
©2002 by Krell Industries, Inc. All rights reserved P/N 306040
The Showcase Processor must be placed on a firm level surface where it is not
exposed to dripping or splashing.
The ventilation grids on the top and bottom of the Showcase Processor must be
unobstructed at all times during operation. Do not place flammable material above
or beneath the component.
Do not remove or bypass the ground pin on the end of the AC power cord. This
could cause radio frequency interference (RFI) to be introduced into your playback
system.
Before making connections to the Showcase Processor, make sure the back panel
power switch is off. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality and
free from frayed ends, short circuits, or cold solder joints.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ANY KRELL PRODUCT.
Please contact your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell if you have any
questions not addressed in this Owner’s Reference.
DTS Digital Surround ™ is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD soft-
ware which consequently cannot be decoded and played back inside most CD, LD, or DVD players. For this
reason, when DTS-encoded software is played back through the analog outputs of the CD, LD, or DVD play-
er, excessive noise will be exhibited. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, proper precautions
should be taken by the consumer if the analog outputs are connected directly to an amplification system. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround ™ playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround ™ decoder system
must be connected to the digital output (S/PDIF, AES/EBU, or TosLink) of the CD, LD, or DVD player.
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
Smart System Setup™ is a trademark of Krell Industries, Inc. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround”, “DTS ES
Extended Surround”, and “Neo:6” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. TosLink is a
trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro
Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.
Copyright 1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. THX is a registered trademark of
Lucasfilm, Ltd. Re-Equalization, Timbre Matching, and Decorrelation are trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd. All
other trademarks and trade names are registered to their respective companies.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Contents
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INTRODUCTION 1
DEFINITION OF TERMS 2
UNPACKING 4
PLACEMENT 5
AC Power Guidelines 5
GETTING STARTED 6
Please Read This First 6
To Select the Initial Video Signal and Format 9
An Introduction to System Setup 10
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 12
BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 18
REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 22
Battery Installation and Removal 22
CONNECTING THE SHOWCASE PROCESSOR
TO YOUR SYSTEM 27
First: Connect Analog and Digital Sources 27
Next: Connect Video Sources 28
Last: Connect Amplifiers and Sources 28
OVERVIEW: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND NAVIGATION 30
Configuration Steps 30
Navigation Conventions 31
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 32
Accessing the Main Menu 32
Step 1: Configure Loudspeakers 33
Step 2: Listening Room Setup 35
Step 3: Calibrate Volume 36
Step 4: Configure Devices 38
Step 5: Configure Level Adjustment 47
Step 6: Operation 55
SAVING AND RECALLING CUSTOMIZED SETTINGS AND
RESTORING THE FACTORY DEFAULT SYSTEM SETTINGS 67
OPERATING THE SHOWCASE PROCESSOR 68
On/Off/Stand-by, Tape Input and Output 68
Simulcast 69
APPENDIX: OPERATING MODES FOR
THE SHOWCASE PROCESSOR 70
Automatically Detected Modes 70
User Selectable Modes 71
WARRANTY 74
RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE 75
SPECIFICATIONS 76-77
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FIGURE 1 Front Panel Input Device Selection Buttons
and Associated Factory Default Video Signals
and Video Formats for North American
Operation of the Showcase Processor 7
FIGURE 2 Front Panel Input Device Selection Buttons
and Associated Factory Default Video Signals
and Video Formats for International Operation
of the Showcase Processor 8
FIGURE 3 The Showcase Processor Front Panel 11
FIGURE 4 The Showcase Processor Back Panel 17
FIGURE 5 The Showcase Processor
Remote Control 21
TABLE 1 Video Signals and Video Formats Supported
by the Showcase Processor 6
TABLE 2 Factory Default Video Inputs and Standards for
the Showcase Processor, North American Operation 39
TABLE 3 Factory Default Video Inputs and Standards for the
Showcase Processor, International Operation 39
TABLE 4 Factory Default Digital and Analog Inputs for the
Showcase Processor, North American and International
Operation 41
TABLE 5 Showcase Processor
Audio Operating Modes 42
TABLE 6 Krell Music Surround Modes for the
Showcase Processor 73
Illustrations
Tables
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Thank you for your purchase of the Krell Showcase Processor.
The Showcase Processor serves as the centerpiece in a Krell
HEAT™—High End Audio Theater—system, which applies the
fundamental principles of Krell engineering to the creation of a fully
integrated high-performance multichannel sound system. The
Showcase Processor delivers unparalleled music and cinema sound-
track reproduction through the use of a full complement of advanced
Krell technologies including Smart System Setup, discrete Class A,
direct-coupled circuitry with balanced outputs, user-configurable input
assignment, and broadcast-quality video circuitry.
The Showcase Processor is THX Ultra certified and features THX
Surround EX, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES 6.1, DTS
NEO:6, and Dolby Pro Logic II processing, in addition to nine propri-
etary Krell Music Surround modes. This flexibility allows upgrades to
software via Flash memory for future surround sound formats and
design enhancements.
The owner’s reference manual contains important information on
placement, installation, and operation of the Krell Showcase
Processor. Please read this information carefully. A thorough under-
standing of these details helps ensure satisfactory operation of
and long life for your Showcase Processor and related system com-
ponents.
Introduction
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Following are the definitions of key terms used in your owner’s refer-
ence manual:
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 immune to induced noise from the system or the envi-
ronment.
Single-ended
A two-wire input or output circuit. Use care when using single-ended
connections as the ground connection is made last and broken first.
Turn the system off prior to making or breaking single-ended connec-
tions. Single-ended connections are not recommended for connec-
tions requiring long cable runs.
Off
When the power switch on the back panel is placed in the down
position and LEDs turn off, the component is off.
Stand-by Mode
When the Showcase Processor is connected to AC power and the
back panel power switch is in the up (on) position, 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 it is not playing music.
Operational Mode
When the component is in the stand-by mode, and you press the
power button on the front panel or the power key on the remote
control, the blue power LED illuminates. The component is in the
operational mode and is ready to play music.
Definition of Terms
INPUT AND OUTPUT
CONNECTIONS
OPERATION
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Krell HEAT
The Krell term HEAT, or High End Audio Theater, is a design applica-
tion incorporated into Krell components to enhance multichannel
home entertainment systems. A Krell HEAT system is an integrated
home theater system consisting of a state-of-the-art Krell
preamp/processor and matching amplifiers that reproduce two chan-
nel and multichannel sources with audiophile sound quality, placing
the audience in the middle of a lifelike environment.
Composite Video
An encoded video signal that transmits luminance (Y) and color (C)
information on one wire.
S-Video
Video signal that separately transmits the luminance (Y) and color
(C) components of the video signal using one wire.
Component Video
A video signal that uses three wires to convey luminance (Y), red
minus luminance (R-Y), and blue minus luminance (B-Y) signals.
Component video signals may be interlaced or progressive.
Progressive signals build screen content in one pass rather than the
two passes required for standard (interlaced) video. Progressive
technology eliminates motion artifacts and produces film-quality pic-
tures. Both your source and video monitor must be equipped with
progressive video technology to realize this advantage.
YPbPr
One way of designating color difference signals. Y = the luminance
signal, Pb = the blue minus luminance (B-Y) signal, and Pr = the red
minus luminance (R-Y) signal.
Definition of Terms, continued
TECHNOLOGY
VIDEO
Unpacking
4Krell Showcase Processor
Open the box and remove the top layer of foam. You see these
items:
1 Showcase Processor
1 IEC connector (AC power) cord
1 Showcase Processor handheld remote control
1 CR2025 lithium battery
1 12 VDC output (12 V trigger) cable
1 packet containing the owner’s reference manual
and the warranty registration card.
Carefully remove the Showcase Processor and accessories from the
box. Remove the foam end caps and protective plastic wrap from the
component.
If any of these items are not included in the shipping box, please contact
your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell for assistance. Save all
packing materials. If you must ship your Showcase Processor in the future,
repack the unit in its original packaging to prevent damage in transit. See
Return Authorization Procedure, on page 75.
Note
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Before you install the Showcase Processor into your system, review
the following guidelines to choose the location for the component.
This will facilitate a clean, trouble-free installation.
The Showcase Processor does not require any type of special rack
or cabinet for installation. For the dimensions of your Showcase
Processor see Specifications, on pages 76-77.
The Showcase Processor requires at least two inches (5 cm) of
clearance on each side and at least two inches (5 cm) of clearance
above and below the component to provide adequate ventilation. In
addition, the Showcase Processor requires at least three inches
(7 cm) of clearance between other connected components. For
installations inside cabinetry, extra ventilation may be necessary.
The Showcase Processor has superb regulation and does not
require a dedicated AC circuit. Avoid connections through extension
cords or multiple AC adapters. High quality 15 amp grounded AC
strips are acceptable.
High quality AC line conditioners or filters may be used if they are
grounded and meet or exceed the unit’s power supply rating of 100
VA. Contact your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell before
using any devices designed to alter or stabilize the AC power for the
Showcase Processor.
The Showcase Processor should be used only with the power cord
supplied.
Placement
AC POWER
GUIDELINES
Getting Started
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The video formats and video signals of the Showcase Processor
need to match the video monitor, for the on-screen display (OSD) to
be viewable on your video monitor. The format of the video signal
can be set to either of two standards: NTSC or PAL. See Table 1
and Figures 1 and 2 below.
First match the device with the appropriate factory default to your
video monitor’s format, NTSC or PAL, and match it to the video sig-
nal used to connect the Showcase Processor to your video monitor.
The device must be active in order for both the OSD information and
the menu to be visible.
North American Example
Select the DVD device to an NTSC video monitor and use the com-
ponent video output to connect the Showcase Processor to your
monitor.
International Example
Select the VCR device to a PAL video monitor and use the
S-Video OSD output to connect the Showcase Processor to your
monitor.
Table 1 Video Signals and Video Formats Supported
by the Showcase Processor
PLEASE READ
THIS FIRST
Commonly
Labeled
Video
Signal
Composite
S-Video
Component
Video, Composite
S, SV, S-Video
Y, Pr, Pb
Connector
Used
Single-ended RCA
DIN
3 Single-ended RCA
Video
Signal
NTSC or PAL
NTSC or PAL
NTSC or PAL
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