Krell Industries Showcase DVD Owner’s Reference

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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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

4 Krell 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

6 Krell 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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Getting Started, continued

Composite 3 (TAPE)

NTSC Interlaced

Component 1

NTSC Interlaced

SIGNAL

FORMAT

S-Video 2

NTSC Interlaced

Composite 1

NTSC Interlaced

S-Video 1

NTSC Interlaced

Composite 2

NTSC Interlaced

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

Note

For CD, TUNER, AUX, and

GAME, the factory video

defaults are disabled and

therefore a video format

is not available.

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Getting Started, continued

Composite 3 (TAPE)

NTSC Interlaced

Component 1

NTSC Interlaced

SIGNAL

FORMAT

S-Video 2

PAL Interlaced

Composite 1

NTSC Interlaced

S-Video 1

NTSC Interlaced

Component 2

PAL Interlaced

Composite 2

PAL Interlaced

Figure 2 Front Panel Input Device Selection Buttons and

Associated Factory Default Video Signals and Video Formats,

for International Operation of the Showcase Processor

Note

For CD, TUNER, AUX, and

GAME, the factory video

defaults are disabled and

therefore a video format

is not available.

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Getting Started, continued

1. Connect your video monitor to the video output connectors on

the Showcase Processor that correspond to the input connectors

on your video monitor. See Table 1, on page 6.

2. Power on the Showcase Processor by switching the back panel

power switch to on. Wait for the Showcase Processor to initialize.

Then press the power button on the front panel.

3. Press the front panel input device selection button that matches

both the video format and video signal compatible with your con-

nected video monitor. See Figure 1 for North American operation

and Figure 2 for International operation. This becomes the cur-

rently selected video signal output.

4. Verify that the video monitor’s video signal input corresponds to

the Showcase Processor video signal output. Press the menu

key on the remote control to verify that the OSD is now viewable

on the video monitor. The system configuration main menu

appears when the video format and video signals between the

Showcase Processor and your video monitor are compatible.

If you have any questions regarding the selection of the video format,

please call your authorized Krell dealer, distributor, or Krell.

TO SELECT THE INITIAL

VIDEO SIGNAL AND

FORMAT

10 Krell Showcase Processor

Getting Started, continued

The Showcase Processor provides a variety of connection and oper-

ation options for outstanding music and cinema soundtrack reproduc-

tion. To take full advantage of the features the Showcase Processor

offers, you’ll need to set up your system in this order:

1. Connect your Showcase Processor to the desired analog and

digital audio sources, video sources, and amplifiers. See

Connecting the Showcase Processor to Your System, on

page 27.

2. Configure the loudspeakers, input devices, and trims using the

built-in, easy-to-follow system configuration menus. Step-by-step

instructions begin on page 32, System Configuration.

3. Review the front panel, back panel, and remote control descrip-

tions for information on input, and mode selections, loudspeaker

adjustment, input and output connections for analog, digital, and

video sources, and remote control operation. See pages 11-27

for illustrations and descriptions.

After you’ve connected and configured your Showcase Processor

and know its basic features, you’re ready to go. See Operating the

Showcase Processor, on page 68.

AN INTRODUCTION

TO SYSTEM SETUP

11 CD Button

12 Tuner Button

13 Aux Button

14 Game Button

15 Tape/VCR2 Button

Processing Mode Buttons

and LEDs

16 Stereo Button and LED

17 Mode 1 Button and LED

18 Mode 2 Button and LED

19 Pro Logic II Button and LED

20 Preamp Button and LED

21 THX Button

Basic Operation

1 Power Button

2 Power LED

3 Stand-by LED

4 Infrared Sensor

5 Infrared Emitter

Input Device

Selection Buttons

6 DVD Button

7 LD Button

8 SAT Button

9 VCR Button

10 TV Button

Display

22 Front Panel Display

Individual Channel

Trim Buttons

23 Center Button

24 Surr/Back Button

25 Sub Button

26 Balance Button

Processor Function

Buttons

27 Save Button

28 Direction or Level Buttons

29 Recall Button

Figure 3 The Showcase Processor Front Panel

SHOWCASE

PROCESSOR

GAME

VCR TV

TAPE/VCR2

DVD

LD

SAT

CD

TUNER

AUX

STAND-BY

POWER

RECALL

SAVE LEVEL

THX

BALANCE

CENTER SURR/BACK

SUB

PRE AMP STEREO

MODE 1

MODE 2

PRO LOGIC II

611 712 813 9 10 20 16 17 18 1914 15

21 26 23 28 24 252729 2254123

Front Panel Description

See Figure 3 on page 11

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The Showcase Processor front panel provides power on and off;

input, and processing mode selection; monitoring and display of

processor status; and balance and volume control. The front panel

features are described below:

1 Power Button

The power button switches the Showcase Processor from stand-by

to the operational mode.

2 Power LED

The blue power LED illuminates when the Showcase Processor is in

the operational mode.

3 Stand-by LED

The red stand-by LED illuminates when the back panel power switch

(51) is on, indicating that the Showcase Processor is in the stand-by

mode. Krell recommends that the back panel power switch remain

on at all times.

4 Infrared Sensor

The infrared sensor receives commands from the Showcase

Processor remote control. For proper remote control operation, make

sure the infrared sensor is not covered or obstructed.

5 Infrared Emitter

Emits the Showcase Processor remote operation code to a learning

remote. See Program Remote, on page 61.

The Showcase Processor is equipped with ten input device selection

buttons. If properly configured, the Showcase Processor automatically

engages the correct video and audio inputs when you press the

device selection button.

6 DVD Button

Use this button to select the digital videodisc device.

7 LD Button

Use this button to select the laser disc device.

8 SAT Button

Use this button to select the satellite feed device.

Basic Operation

Buttons

FEATURES

Input Device Selection

Buttons and LEDs

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9 VCR Button

Use this button to select the VCR device.

10 TV Button

Use this button to select the television device.

11 CD Button

Use this button to select the compact disc device.

12 Tuner Button

Use this button to select the AM/FM tuner device.

13 Aux Button

Use this button to select an auxiliary device, such as phono, tape, or

an additional DVD, LD, CD, or VCR.

14 Game Button

Use this button to select a game.

15 Tape/VCR2 Button

Use this button to playback pre-recorded tapes. You may also use

this button to compare the output signal of an analog tape recorder to

an audio source. See Tape Input and Output, on page 68.

Front Panel Description, continued

Input Device Selection

Buttons and LEDs,

continued

Front Panel Description, continued

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16 Stereo Button and LED

Use this button to select stereo decoding, which allows you to make

an A/B comparison or listen to a stereo recording in two channel for-

mat (left and right). The red LED illuminates when this feature is

engaged.

After you select a mode, press the stereo button once. Press the

stereo button again to make the A/B comparison. Press the stereo

button again to exit stereo format.

You can make an A/B comparison when you press the stereo button, only if

you have selected a previous mode.

17 Mode 1 Button and LED

18 Mode 2 Button and LED

Use these buttons to select available processing modes (such as

Dolby Digital, DTS, PLII Movie, THX, etc.) for incoming signals from

a video or audio source.

The default mode for a signal is always stored in Mode 1. Use the

Mode 1 button to select the default mode. All modes that can be

used for the same signal are automatically stored in Mode 2. Use the

Mode 2 button to scroll through these other modes. The last mode

displayed in Mode 2 is the one selected. Based on the source signal,

the Showcase Processor automatically selects the correct modes

available for the signal.

19 Pro Logic II Button and LED

Use this button to select the Dolby Pro Logic II modes for Dolby

Surround encoded material, including laser discs, videotapes, televi-

sion broadcasts, and compact discs. The red LED illuminates when

Dolby Pro Logic II decoding is selected.

These modes are selected automatically if Dolby Digital source material is

encoded for Pro Logic. To turn off these modes, press the Pro Logic II but-

ton.

Processing Mode

Buttons and LEDs

Note

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20 Preamp Button and LED

Use this button to send the signal from an analog input directly to the

volume control, with no digital processing, using the analog stage of

the preamp. This avoids possible digital signal degradation and can

be used for components such as the Krell KPS 28c Compact Disc

Player that have a high quality signal. See Assign Analog Audio

Inputs, on page 43, for information on assigning the analog input to

one of the device buttons (DVD, LD, SAT, VCR, TV).

This feature is only available with a signal from an analog input. If you

attempt to use it with a signal from a digital input, The Showcase Processor

on-screen display will read NOT ALLOWED.

21 THX Button

Use this button to select one of the various THX modes available for

the current signal.

Front Panel Description, continued

Display

Processing Mode Buttons

and LEDs,

continued

22 Front Panel Display

The front panel window provides status messages for Showcase

Processor operations, including volume and balance level, decoding

mode and zone information. In addition, when a new device is

selected, the physical inputs are displayed. The display turns off after

60 seconds of inactivity.

Note

Individual Channel

Trim Buttons

Use the center, surr/back, and sub buttons to change taste trims (to

make temporary speaker output adjustments) of +/- 10 dB. These

temporary changes revert to 0 dB when a new device is selected or

when the system is powered down. For more information on taste

trims and master (programmable) trims, see Configure Level

Adjustment, on page 47.

23 Center Button

Press the center button, then use the direction or level buttons (28) to

adjust the center loudspeaker volume.

24 Surr/Back Button

Press the surr/back button, then use the direction or level buttons

(28) to adjust the volume of the surround loudspeakers. To adjust the

back loudspeakers, press the surr/back button.

SURROUND TRIM

appears on the front panel display. Press the surr/back button again.

BACK appears on the front panel display. Then use the direction or

level buttons to adjust the volume of the back loudspeakers.

Front Panel Description, continued

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Individual Channel

Trim Buttons

continued

25 Sub Button

Press the sub (subwoofer) button, then use the direction or level but-

tons (28) to adjust the subwoofer loudspeaker volume.

26 Balance Button

Press this button to adjust the main left/right speaker balance. This

button converts the volume level controls to balance controls.

Balance levels are shown numerically on the front panel display.

Balance may be adjusted in .5 dB increments, up to 6 dB. The center

position is displayed as

BAL 0. The balance level buttons revert back

to their original functions as volume level controls after 3 seconds of

inactivity.

27 Save Button

Press and hold this button to save system configuration settings. The

save button is also used in programming a learning remote. See

Saving and Recalling Customized Settings and Restoring the

Factory Default System Settings, on page 67, and Program

Remote, on page 61.

28 Direction or Level Buttons

Use these buttons to scroll through menu selections, adjust the out-

put for the entire system, and adjust balance and volume levels for

the center loudspeaker, surround/back loudspeakers, and subwoofer.

In the operational mode, right button engages Digital Room EQ and

the up and down buttons select EQ memory. Volume and balance

levels are shown in the front panel display (22).

29 Recall Button

Use this button to recall previously stored system configuration set-

tings. Also use this button to return configuration settings to factory

default: With the Showcase Processor in the operational mode, hold

the recall button and press the power button. See Saving and

Recalling Customized Settings and Restoring the Factory

Default System Settings, on page 67.

Processor Function

Buttons

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