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).

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.

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.

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INFORMATION

WARNINGS

Contents

Krell Showcase Processor iii

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

Page

Krell Showcase Processor 1

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

2Krell Showcase Processor

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

Krell Showcase Processor 3

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

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

6Krell Showcase Processor

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

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