RCA Home Theater System 31 5030 User Guide

owner’s manual

300W Home Theater System

with Intergrated DVD / VCR

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Playing a VHS/S-VHS Tape ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Options During VHS Playback ..................................................................................................................................... 19

Recording a TV Program ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

Options During Recording .................................................................................................................................................. 19

Copying a DVD to VHS Tape ............................................................................................................................................... 19

Setting a Timed Recording ................................................................................................................................................... 20

Basic Disc Functions ........................................................................................................................................................... 20

Playing a DVD, CD or VCD .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Additional Disc Playback Options ................................................................................................................................ 21

Basic Radio Functions ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

Presetting Radio Stations .............................................................................................................................................. 21

Listening to Presets ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

Adjusting Stereo/Mono ................................................................................................................................................. 21

Advanced Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Display ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Go To .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Title .................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Angle ................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Zoom .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Subtitle ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Audio .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Repeat ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Program Playback ................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Sleep Timer ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23

MP3 Playback ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Photo CD Playback ............................................................................................................................................................. 23

Searching for Index Marks ................................................................................................................................................... 23

Return to 0:00:00 ................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Adjusting Speaker Levels ..................................................................................................................................................... 24

Setting EQ Modes ............................................................................................................................................................... 24

Adjusting Bass/Treble .......................................................................................................................................................... 24

Changing Surround Modes ................................................................................................................................................. 24

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................. 26

Care ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Notes about Discs ............................................................................................................................................................... 27

Handling Discs ............................................................................................................................................................. 27

On Cleaning Discs ........................................................................................................................................................ 27

Notes about Videocassettes .................................................................................................................................................. 27

Cassette Tape Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 27

Cassette Erase Protection .............................................................................................................................................. 27

Service and Repair ........................................................................................................................................................ 27

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All other brand and product

names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by method claims of certain US patents, other intellectual 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 users only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only.

RadioShack reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and other information contained in this document without

prior notification.

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SAFETY/REGULATORY INFORMATION

WARNING: TO AVOID HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE TO INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION, DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE/DEFEAT LASER TRANSPORT

PROTECTIVE HOUSING.

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT. The

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear panel.

Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the

CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National

Electronic Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and,

in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to

the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable

entry as practical.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

User/Installer Caution: Your authority to operate this FCC certified

equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications

not expressly approved by the manufacturer, who is responsible for

compliance with Part 15 FCC rules. This equipment has been tested

and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications.

• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

• If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that

you stop using your Home Theater System

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack

may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

CAUTION: To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying interference,

use only the recommended accessories. To prevent electric shock,

match wide blade plug to wide slot, fully insert. Do not use this

(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet

unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To

reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the unit cover or

back. There are no serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only.

FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

WARNING: To reduce

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

the risk of fire or shock

hazard, do not expose

this product to rain or

moisture.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Product: 300W Home Theater

System

The lightning symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage within this product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

Model:

31-5030

Responsible Party:

RadioShack

100 Throckmorton

Fort Worth, TX 76102

The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and

maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.

Phone:

817-415-3200

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before

the product is operated.

Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If

replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service

technician has used a replacement plug specified by the

manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the

original plug.

2. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for

future reference.

3. Heed all warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions.

14. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the

product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as

to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up

static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/

NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding

of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in

wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,

location of antenna–discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

4. All operating instructions should be followed.

5. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for

cleaning.

6. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product

manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a

bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet

basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

15. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,

or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of

time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna

or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to

lightning and power lines surges.

8. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to

a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only

with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the

manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the

product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and

should use a mounting accessory recommended by the

16. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity

of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,

or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When

installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be

taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as

contact with them might be fatal.

manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces

may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

17. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

9. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation

and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it

from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or

covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the

product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This

product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

18. Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-

out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or

removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

10. This product should be operated only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the

type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer

or local power company. For products intended to operate from

battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

20. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under any of the following

conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

• If the product does not operate normally by following the oper-

ating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by

the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its nor-

mal operation,

11. This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating–

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a

safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,

contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not

defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance –

this indicates a need for service.

21. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original

12. Power–supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely

to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against

them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

13. This product is equipped with an attachment plug having

overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction

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part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

shock, or other hazards.

23. The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

22. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask

the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that

the product is in proper operating condition.

24. The product should be situated away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WELCOME

• DVD Video and DVD-R

• Dolby Digital 5.1

• DTS Digital Surround

• CD-Digital Audio (5” and 3”)

• MP3 on CD-R/CD-RW

• VCD (1.0 and 2.0) and SVCD

• Photo CD/Kodak Picture CD

• VHS

Thank you for purchasing the RCA 300W Home Theater

System with Intergrated DVD/VCR. This all-in-one digital

home theater system comes complete with a progressive scan

DVD player, VCR, AM/FM receiver and built-in amplifier!

Now you can enjoy all your favorite home entertainment

media in one package

• Stereo

• Hi-Fi

• NTSC

UNPACK YOUR HOME THEATER SYSTEM

• DVD/VCR Receiver (1)

• Satellite Speakers (5)

• Passive Subwoofer (1)

• Composite Video cable (1)

• Audio/Video cable (1)

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW and DVD Audio discs cannot be

played on this system.

• Region 1 - Your system has a region code printed on the back of

the unit and will only play DVD discs labeled with the same region

code.

• 16' Speaker cables for L/R front (2)

• 10' Speaker cable for Center (1)

• 25' Speaker cables for L/R surround (2)

• RF Antenna Cable (1)

• Remote control (1)

• 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries (2)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM wire antenna (1)

• User’s guide (1)

INSERT BATTERIES

1. Remove battery cover.

2. Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct

polarities (+/-).

3. Replace cover.

Compatible Media

This system can play the following media:

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

A QUICK LOOK AT THE REMOTE CONTROL

RECORD — Press to start

a VCR recording.

POWER — Press to

turn the system on or

off.

BYPASS / ANT — Press to

view your TV’s tuner (RF

antenna connection only).

ZERO / GOTO —Press to fast wind

the VHS tape to the counter

position 0:00:00. (OR) Press to

jump to a specific title, chapter,

track, or counter position (not

available on all discs).

PROGRAM — Press to arrange a

custom playback order for the

currently loaded disc.

REPEAT — Press to repeat the

entire disc, individual chapters, or

tracks.

TV-VCR — Press to select the

TV-VCR function in order to watch

the TV or VHS tapes.

SLEEP — Press to set the sleep

timer to turn off the system

automatically.

DISC — Press to select any

disc function, such as DVD,

CD, VCD, or MP3.

0-9 — Use to enter numeric data in

on-screen menus and to select

channels in TV-VCR mode.

RADIO — Press to select the

Tuner function and switch

between AM and FM.

MUTE — Press to silence the audio

output.

AV 1-2 — Press to select an

external device connected to the

front or rear line inputs (Line 1 -

ANALOG 1, or Line 2 - ANALOG 2,

DIGITAL IN.)

VOLUME e / d — Press to adjust the

volume level of the system.

DISC MENU/SP/EP — Press to view the

disc menu for the currently loaded

DVD (if available). (OR) Press to set

the VHS recording speed to SP

100 / AM-PM — Press to select

channel 100 and higher. Also use to

set AM or PM in the clock setup menu.

(Standard Play) or EP (Extended Play).

ENTER / SET — Press to enter or

confirm menu settings.

CHANNEL d / e — Press to select

channels in the TV or VCR mode.

PLAY — Press to begin playback of a

disc or VHS tape.

EQ MODE — Press to select one of

the preset equalizer settings.

RETURN/CANCEL — Press to cancel

certain selections in the menu

system.

DISPLAY — Press to reveal on-screen

feedback of the curent system status.

PAUSE — Press once to pause

playback. Press repeatedly to step

forward one frame at a time.

f / e / g / d — Press the arrows to

navigate the on-screen menus.

SLOW/MEM — Press to activate

slow motion playback for a disc or

VHS tape. (OR) Press to save a radio

preset.

SETUP / MENU — Press to display setup

menus for the DVD and VCR. During DVD

playback, this activates the disc menu.

PRESET -/+ F/J — Press to skip to

the previous or next preset radio

station. (OR) Press to skip to the

previous or next chapter or track on a

disc.

STOP — Press to stop playback of a disc or

VHS tape.

TUNING -/+ @/I — Press to tune the radio to

the desired station. (OR) Press to scan a disc

backwards or forward at variable speeds. (OR)

Press to rewind or fast-forward a VHS tape (in

the STOP mode).

(OR) Press to a scan a VHS tape backward or

forward at variable speeds (in the PLAY mode).

SPK LEVELS — Press to select the

desired speaker, then adjust the

volume level using e / d.

AUDIO/SKIP — Press to select the

desired audio track or format (if

available) on the current disc.

(OR) Press to skip ahead 30 seconds

during VHS playback.

ST/MO/ZOOM — Press to set the selected FM

station output to stereo or mono sound.

(OR) Press to zoom in during DVD playback.

TITLE / -DPSS — Press to display the DVD title

menu (if available). (OR) Press to search for

the previous index mark on a VHS tape.

BASS/TREB Press to select bass or

treble, then adjust using e / d.

ANGLE / DPSS+ — Press to

view DVD scenes from

additional angles (if

available). (OR) Press to

search for the next Index

mark on a VHS tape.

SUBTITLE/REPLAY —

Press to select the desired

DVD subtitle language (if

available). (OR) Press to

replay the last (previous)

20 seconds of VHS tape.

SURROUND — Press to toggle between

surround sound (Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1,

or Pro Logic) and stereo sound (2-channel

plus subwoofer).

NOTE: PROGRESSIVE SCAN - To enable Progressive Scan, open the DVD disc tray and then press STOP 5 times (PSCAN ON appears on the

front panel display). To return to Interlaced Scan mode, open the disc tray and press STOP 5 times (PSCAN OFF appears on the front panel display).

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A QUICK LOOK AT THE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

16 17

1. POWER — Press to turn the system on or off.

2. IR SENSOR — Aim the remote control here.

3. EJECT — Press to remove the currently loaded VHS tape.

4. VHS DECK — Insert the videotape here.

5. OPEN/CLOSE — Press to open and close the DVD tray.

6. DISC TRAY — Insert disc (DVD, CD, etc.) here.

7. PHONES — Insert headphone plug here.

8. FUNCTION SELECTOR — Rotate to select the desired home theater function: VCR (TV), DISC, FM, AM, ANALOG 1, ANALOG 2 and

DIGITAL.

9. EQ MODE — Press to select a preset equalizer setting.

10. BASS/TREBLE — Press to select bass or treble, and then adjust using e / d.

11. SPEAKER LEVELS — Press to select the desired speaker, and then adjust the volume level using e / d.

12. STORE PRESET — Press to save a radio preset.

13. SETUP/MENU — In full Stop mode, press to display the setup menus for the DVD and VCR decks. In all other DVD Play modes

(PLAY, RESUME STOP, etc.), press to display the DVD disc menu.

14. ENTER/SET — Press to enter and confirm menu settings.

15. f / e / g / d — Press to navigate the on-screen menus.

16. REC — Press to start recording in the VCR deck.

17. REW F — In the Disc function, press to skip to the previous chapter/track. In the VCR function, press to rewind the tape. In Play

mode, press to scan backward at variable speeds.

18. PLAY — Press to start playback of a disc or VHS tape.

19. PAUSE — Press once to pause playback. Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time.

20. FF J — In the Disc function, press to skip to the next chapter/track. In the VCR function, press to fast-forward the tape. In Play

mode, press to scan forward at variable speeds.

21. STOP — Press to stop playback of a disc or VHS tape.

22. COPY — Press to copy the disc in the DVD deck to the videotape in the VCR deck. The system will not copy Macrovision® encoded

DVDs.

23. VOLUME — Rotate to adjust the volume.

24. AV INPUT 1(VIDEO L-AUDIO-R) — Connect to the audio/video outputs of a camcorder, video game or other component.

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A QUICK LOOK AT THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

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1. DOLBY DIGITAL — Lights if a DVD with a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack is playing.

2. PRO SCAN — Lights if the Progressive Scan Component Video output is active.

3. REPEAT — Lights if a disc is in Repeat mode.

4. DVD — Lights if a DVD disc is loaded.

5. PLAY — Lights if a disc or videotape is in Play mode.

6. PAUSE — Lights if a disc or videotape is in Pause mode.

7. TITLE — Shows current title number.

8. TRACK — Shows current track number.

9. CHAPTER — Shows current chapter number.

10. VCR — Lights if the VCR function is active.

11. TV — Lights if the TV function is active.

12. DISC — Lights if the Disc function is active.

13. RADIO — Lights if the Tuner function is active.

14. LINE 1-2 — Lights if the AV 1 or AV 2 function is active.

15. TIMER — Lights if a timed recording is programmed.

16. RECORD — Lights if the VCR is in Record mode.

17. TAPE — Lights if a tape is loaded in the VCR deck.

18. SPEAKERS — Shows the currently active speakers.

19. DOLBY PRO LOGIC — Lights if Dolby Pro Logic surround sound is active.

20. DTS — Lights if a DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded.

21. STEREO — Lights if stereo audio is selected in FM mode.

22. VCD — Lights if a VCD or SVCD disc is loaded.

23. MP3 — Lights if an MP3 on a CD-R or CD-RW disc is played.

24. STATUS — Shows the current system status; including disc title number, chapter or track number, counter position, and radio

frequency.

25. KHz/MHz — In the Tuner function, lights KHz for AM mode and MHz for FM mode.

26. PLAY/RECORD SPEED — In the VCR function, shows the current playback or record speed.

CA3130 Home Theater System

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A QUICK LOOK AT THE REAR PANEL

1. AV INPUT 2 — Connect to the audio/video outputs of an external device, such as a second VCR, with audio/video cables.

2. LINE OUT — Connect to the audio/video inputs of your television with audio/video cables.

3. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT — Connect to your television’s component video inputs (if available) with component video cables.

4. IN (FROM ANT.) — Connect to an indoor/outdoor antenna or CATV jack with an RF coaxial cable.

5. FM ANTENNA — Connect to the supplied FM Antenna.

6. AM ANTENNA — Connect to the supplied AM Antenna.

7. SPEAKERS (FR, C, FL, SR, SL, SUB) — Connect to the supplied speakers (Front Right, Center, Front Left, Surround Right,

Surround Left, and Subwoofer) with speaker cables.

8. RF OUTPUT SWITCH — Switch to 3 or 4, whichever is used by your local area broadcast for TV, when connecting the system

with the RF out connection.

9. DIGITAL AUDIO IN — Connect to the digital audio output of an external device, such as a digital satellite receiver, with a digital

coaxial cable.

10. S-VIDEO OUT — Connect to your television’s S-Video input (if available) with an S-Video cable.

11. TV TUNER (RF) OUT (TO TV) — Connect to your television’s RF input with an RF coaxial cable.

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CONNECTIONS

Follow these steps to connect the home theater system. It is recommended that you turn off power on all components (or unplug AC power)

while you are connecting the system.

PLACING THE SPEAKERS

For best results, arrange the six speakers in your listening area as shown:

Front Speakers (L, R)

Set the front speakers so they are aligned at ear level and at a horizontal angle of 45 degrees to the primary listening area.

Center Speaker (C)

The center speaker should be positioned with its top surface flush with the front speakers. However, you may place the speaker either on top

of or next to your TV set.

Rear Speakers (LS, RS)

Set the surround speakers further back, parallel to the walls, at two to three feet above the ear level of the primary listening area. If the space

behind the listening area is limited (i.e., close to the wall), place the rear speakers facing each other on either side.

Subwoofer (SUB)

Place the subwoofer at any convenient location within the listening area.

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS

1. Make sure the power is turned off to prevent possible damage to the system.

2. Connect each pair of speaker wires to the color-coded connectors on the back of each speaker, and to the matching connectors on the

back panel of the system (Center = blue, Front = red, Surround = gray, Subwoofer = black).

3. To insert a speaker wire, press down on the red or black thumb lever, insert the tip of the wire, and then release thethumb lever to lock the

wire in place.

CAUTION : Short circuits may damage the system. Make sure the exposed tip of each speaker wire does not touch another speaker wire or terminal.

NOTE: To obtain the best possible surround sound, use the test tone feature and balance the speakers (see “Audio Menu” on Page 16, and “Adjusting

Speaker Levels” on Page 24.)

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CONNECTING THE ANTENNA OR CABLE

CONNECTING THE AM/FM ANTENNAS

Antenna or Basic Cable

AM Antenna

Connect the RF coaxial cable from your antenna or cable TV wall

jack to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the back panel of the home

theater system.

Assemble the supplied AM loop antenna by rotating the base and

snapping it into place. Connect the two wires from the AM loop

antenna to AM on the back panel. Press down on the thumb levers to

insert each wire, and then release to lock the wires in place.

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

FM Antenna

Connect an RF coaxial cable from the output jack of your cable box

or satellite receiver to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the back panel of

the home theater system. With this arrangement, use your cable box

or satellite receiver to select channels.

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to FM on the back panel. Be

sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. Make use of the small loop

at the free end of the antenna to maintain its position. If noise or

interference occurs, use an external antenna with a 75 ohm coaxial

cable (not included).

CONNECTING THE TV

Connecting the TV to RF (Antenna)

Connecting the TV to Composite Video

Use this connection if you have an older television with only a basic

antenna input.

Use this connection for better sound and picture quality if your

television has a video input.

Connect an RF coaxial cable from the OUT (TO TV) jack on the back

panel of the system to the antenna input on your television. Set the

RF Output Channel switch on the back panel to 3 or 4 and tune your

TV to the same channel.

Connect an audio/video cable from the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack on

the back panel of the system to the video input on your television.

Set your television to view its video input.

Connecting the TV to S-Video

Use this connection for improved picture quality when watching

DVD movies.

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Connect an S-Video cable from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back

panel of the system to the S-Video input on your television. Set your

television to view its S-Video input.

Connecting the TV to Component Video (DVD

only)

Use this connection for superior picture quality when watching DVD

movies.

Connect a component video cable from the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the back panel of the system to

the component video inputs on your television. Set your

television to view its Component Video input.

NOTE: PROGRESSIVE SCAN - To enable Progressive Scan, open the

DVD disc tray and then press STOP 5 times (PSCAN ON appears on the

front panel display). To return to Interlaced Scan mode, open the disc tray

and press STOP 5 times (PSCAN OFF appears on the front panel display).

IMPORTANT: When Progressive Scan is enabled, no Composite or

S-Video signals are available from the DVD player.

CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES

Four additional audio/video inputs and outputs are provided to

connect external devices, such as a VCR, satellite receiver or digital

cable box (optional).

AV INPUT 1

Connect to the audio/video outputs of a video game, camcorder, or

other external device with audio/video cables.

AV INPUT 2

Connect to the audio/video outputs of a cable box, VCR, or other

external device with audio/video cables.

Line Out

Connect to the inputs of your TV, stereo, or other external device

with audio/video cables.

IMPORTANT: To prevent audio echo, do not use the TV sound system and

the home theater sound system at the same time.

Digital In (Coaxial)

Connect to the digital audio output of a satellite receiver, or other

external device with a digital coaxial cable.

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SETUP

RUNNING AUTO SETUP

DVD SETUP MENU

Connect the power cord to a standard 120VAC/60Hz electrical

outlet, but DO NOT PRESS THE POWER BUTTON AT THIS TIME.

Let the Auto Setup run first.

The Auto Setup feature automatically searches for channels and sets

the clock when a cable from an antenna or cable TV outlet is

connected to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the back panel and the

power plug is connected to an AC outlet. DO NOT PRESS THE

POWER BUTTON until Auto Setup is complete. Auto blinks on the

front panel display while Auto Setup is in progress. When Auto

Setup is complete the correct time is displayed

Video Menu

The Video Menu allows you to set TV Display, Video Output and

OSD (On-Screen Display) Language.

The unit will search for all TV channels in your area. This may take

several minutes.

You can also search for channels manually, add/erase channels, or

search for cable TV channels (see “Channel Preset” on Page 17.)

The unit will find a TV station broadcasting the time (via Extended

Data Services, or EDS) and set the clock.

If the clock is set incorrectly, or if you wish to program a timer

recording immediately, you can set the clock manually (see “Setting

the Clock Manually” on Page 18.)

1. Press DISC on the remote control, or rotate

FUNCTION SELECTOR to select the DISC function.

2. Press SETUP/MENU to view the DVD Setup Menu.

Auto Setup is complete when “Auto” stops blinking and the correct

time appears on the front panel display.

Playback must be stopped in order to view the DVD Setup

Menu.

3. Use d ande to select VIDEO MENU and then press

NOTE: If you plug in the unit before you connect the antenna, Auto Setup

will not be able to preset channels into memory. If this occurs, unplug the

unit for several minutes. Check the cable or antenna connection and plug

in the unit again. Auto Setup will automatically begin again.

ENTER/SET.

4. Use the arrow keys to select each of the following, and then

press ENTER/SET to set your preference.

TV Display:

POWER ON THE SYSTEM

Some DVDs have both letterbox (widescreen) and pan/scan full

screen) versions on the same disc. The TV Display option sets

your viewing preference if this occurs.

Press POWER on the front panel, or the remote control, to turn on

the unit.

4:3 Letterbox: Select if you have a standard 4:3 television and

prefer to watch the letterbox (widescreen) versions of DVD

movies. Movies will display with black bars above and below the

picture.

About Standby Mode

• The system is always in Standby mode when the AC power cord

is plugged into an electrical outlet.

4:3 Pan/Scan: Select if you have a standard 4:3 television and

prefer to watch the full-screen versions of DVD movies.

• In Standby mode, the clock is shown on the front panel display

and the blue power indicator light turns off.

16:9 Widescreen: Select if you have a widescreen 16:9 television.

OSD Lang:

• In Power On mode, the system status is shown on the front

panel display and the blue power indicator light turns on.

OSD LANG sets your preferred language for the DVD setup

menu and on-screen displays. Select English, French or Spanish.

• The only way to power on the main unit is to press POWER on

the front panel or remote control.

5. Press SETUP/MENU to save and exit.

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Audio Menu

Disc Preferences

The Audio Menu allows you to set Center Delay, Rear Delay, Test

Tone and Dynamic range.

The Disc Preferences menu allows you to set language preferences

(for Audio formats, Subtitles and Disc Menus), Parental Control

options, and system defaults.

1. Press DISC on the remote control, or rotate

FUNCTION SELECTOR to select the DISC function.

2. Press SETUP/MENU to view the DVD Setup Menu.

3. Used ande to select AUDIO MENU and then press ENTER/SET.

3. Use d ande to select DISC PREFERENCES, and then press

4. Use the arrow keys to select each of the following, and then

ENTER/SET.

press ENTER/SET to set your preference.

4. Use the arrow keys to select each of the following, and then

Center Delay delays the sound from the center speaker so that it

arrives at your primary listening area at the same time as the left

and right front speakers. Use only if the center speaker is closer

to your primary listening area than your front speakers. Assume

1 MS (millisecond) of delay for every 1 foot of difference in

distance. For example, if your center speaker is 2 feet closer than

your front speakers, then set the Center Delay to 2 MS.

press ENTER/SET to set your preference.

Audio sets your preferred language for DVD audio soundtracks.

Select English, French or Spanish. Languages vary from disc to

disc. The disc itself may override your selection.

Subtitle sets your preferred language for Subtitles. Select

English, French or Spanish. Languages vary from disc to disc.

The disc itself may override your selection. Select OFF to always

turn Subtitles off.

Rear Delay delays the sound from the rear speakers so that it

arrives at your primary listening area at the same time as the left

and right front speakers. Use only if the rear speakers are closer

to your primary listening area than your front speakers. Assume

1 MS (millisecond) of delay for every 1 foot of difference in

distance. For example, if your rear speakers are 9 feet closer than

your front speakers, then set the Rear Delay to 9 MS.

Disc Menu sets your preferred language for DVD disc menus.

Select English, French or Spanish. Languages vary from disc to

disc. The disc itself may override your selection.

Parental sets a rating to block playback of inappropriate content

with a password-protected Rating system. DVDs that are rated

higher than the level you select will not play without entering

the correct password. Not all discs are rated.

Test Tone sends a test tone to each of the five primary speakers

so you can fine tune the levels for your primary listening area.

Listen carefully to the test tone as it moves to each speaker in the

following order: Left, Center, Right, Right Surround, Left

Surround. When finished, use SPK LEVELS on the remote

control or front panel to adjust the levels for each individual

speaker.

Password allows you to set a password to lock the Parental

rating (see “Parental” above).

• Select CHANGE.

• Use 0-9 to enter the OLD PASSWORD.

• Enter the NEW PASSWORD.

• Re-enter the password to confirm.

Dynamic limits the dynamic range (the difference between the

loudest and quietest portions of the audio track) during DVD

playback. For example, when you are watching a movie late at

night and want to reduce loud noises (like explosions) and

increase the volume of soft noises (like whispering). Choose

from ¹/8 (minimum compression) to Full (maximum

compression).

If you forget your password, you can use the universal password

(3-3-0-8) to unlock it. The default password is 1-2-3-4.

Keylock locks the front panel keys so the unit can only be

operated with the remote control. Select On or Off.

5. Press SETUP/MENU to save and exit.

Defaults resets all Disc Preferences to their default settings.

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5. Press SETUP/MENU to save and exit.

Channel Preset

The Channel Preset menu allows you to specify whether you are

using an antenna or cable and then allows you to search

automatically or manually for local channels.

VCR SETUP MENU

Setup

1. Press TV-VCR on the remote control, or rotate

FUNCTION SELECTOR to select the VCR function.

The VCR Setup menu allows you to adjust miscellaneous system

settings, including Auto Repeat, Blue Screen, Second Audio Program

(SAP) and Audio Output.

2. Press SETUP/MENU to view the VCR Setup Menu.

3. Use the arrow keys to select CHANNEL PRESET and then press

ENTER/SET.

4. Use the arrow keys to select each of the following, and then

press ENTER/SET to set a preference.

Air/CATV sets the manner in which you receive television

programs.

Air

Select this option if you are using an indoor/outdoor antenna to

receive local channels.

1. Press TV-VCR on the remote control, or rotate

FUNCTION SELECTOR to select the VCR function.

CATV

2. Press SETUP/MENU to view the VCR Setup Menu.

Select this option if you have basic cable (CATV) or have

connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the system.

3. Use d ande to select SET UP, and then press ENTER/SET.

Channel Set sets the manner in which television programs will

be saved.

4. Use the arrow keys to select each of the following, and then

press ENTER/SET to set your preference.

Auto

Auto Repeat: Causes the tape in the VCR deck to repeat

automatically when the end of the tape is reached. Select ON or

OFF.

Select this option to have the system automatically search for all

channels that you can receive. This may take several minutes.

Manual

Blue Screen: Causes a blue screen to appear when a television

Select this option to add or erase channels manually (see below).

station with a weak signal is received. Select ON or OFF.

Add/Erase Channels

Second Audio Program (SAP): Causes a Second Audio Program,

usually a second language, to be broadcast instead of the normal

audio while watching TV (not available for all television

broadcasts). Select ON or OFF.

• Use d ande to select the desired channel.

• Use f to add or g to erase the selected channel.

Audio Output: Sets the audio format from the LINE OUT jacks

on the back panel of the home theater system. Select MONO, LR

(Stereo), L(eft) or R(ight) channel audio. Set the audio output to

MONO, L or R only if you connect the system to a mono TV

(with a single white audio input jack) and do not wish to use the

surround speakers.

5. Press ENTER/SET to save and exit.

Clock

The Clock menu allows you to set the time for your home theater

system, which is essential for accurate timer recording.

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Follow these steps to set the clock automatically.

1. Press TV-VCR on the remote control, or rotate

FUNCTION SELECTOR to select the VCR function.

2. Press SETUP/MENU to view the VCR Setup Menu.

3. Use the arrow keys to select CLOCK and then press ENTER/SET.

4. Use the arrow keys to select AUTO and then press ENTER/SET.

1. Press TV-VCR on the remote control, or rotate

5. Use the arrow keys to select each of the following, and then

FUNCTION SELECTOR to select the VCR function.

press ENTER/SET to set your preference.

2. Press SETUP/MENU to view the VCR Setup Menu.

EDS Ch Set

3. Use the arrow keys to select LANGUAGE, and then press

EDS stands for Extended Data Services and refers to

information, such as the time and date, that is often broadcast

by local PBS stations.

ENTER/SET.

4. Use the arrow keys to set the VCR menu language to English,

Espanol or Francais.

Auto: Select this option to allow the system to automatically

search for a channel that broadcasts the time in your area.

5. Press ENTER/SET to save and exit.

Manual: Select if you know a local station that broadcasts the

time (usually PBS). See “EDS Ch” below.

EDS Ch: If you set EDS CH SET to Manual, use d to select

EDS CH and then use f and g to manually select a channel that

broadcasts the local time.

6. Press ENTER/SET to save and exit.

Setting the Clock Manually

If the Auto feature sets the clock incorrectly, you can set the clock

manually.

1. Press TV-VCR on the remote control, or rotate

FUNCTION SELECTOR to select the VCR function.

2. Press SETUP/MENU to view the VCR Setup Menu.

3. Use the arrow keys to select CLOCK and then press ENTER/SET.

4. Use the arrow keys to select MANUAL, and then press

ENTER/SET.

5. Use d ande or 0-9 keys to set the time, and then press g. Press

AM/PM to select AM or PM.

6. Use d ande to set the date, and then press g.

7. Use d ande to set the year, and then press g.

8. Use d ande to set Daylight Savings Time (DST) on or off.

9. When finished, press ENTER/SET to save and exit.

Language

The Language menu allows you to set your preferred language for

the VCR setup menu and on-screen displays.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

• Tracking is adjusted automatically when you play a tape. To

adjust tracking manually, press CHANNEL e or d. To resume

automatic tracking, press CHANNEL e and d at the same time.

SELECTING FUNCTIONS

The first step in using this Home Theater System is to select one of

the four basic functions.

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM

VCR (TV) Function

1. Turn on the system and press TV-VCR.

Press TV-VCR to watch TV or watch/record a video with the VCR

deck.

2. Insert a standard VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR

deck.

Disc Function

3. Press SP/EP on the remote control to set the record speed to:

Press DISC to watch movies on DVD or VCD, or listen to music from

a CD or MP3 CD.

SP Standard Play, for best quality.

EP Extended Play, for maximum recording time (3 times longer

than SP).

Radio Function

4. Use 0-9 or CHANNEL e / d to select the channel you wish to

Press RADIO to listen to the FM or AM tuner.

record.

5. Press RECORD to start recording. The red LED on the RECORD

4 Line 1-2 Function

button will light on the front panel.

NOTES:

Press LINE 1-2 to watch or listen to an external device connected to

the front LINE 1 IN jack, the rear LINE 2 IN or the rear DIGITAL IN

jacks.

• If the record safety tab is removed, the tape will eject if you try to

record. If a tape wihout a tab is inserted during DVD mode it plays

till it reaches the end. The tape then ejects and powers off the system.

NOTE: You can rotate FUNCTION SELECTOR on the front panel to

select TV-VCR, DISC, FM, AM, ANALOG 1, ANALOG 2, or DIGITAL.

• To record from an external device, first connect the device to the front

(LINE 1 IN) or rear (LINE 2 IN) audio/video inputs. Then, press

LINE 1-2 or rotate FUNCTION SELECTOR to ANALOG 1,

ANALOG 2, or DIGITAL to view the desired input on screen. Finally,

press RECORD to record from the device.

BASIC TV-VCR FUNCTIONS

Playing a VHS/S-VHS Tape

1. Turn on the system and press TV-VCR, or rotate the

OPTIONS DURING RECORDING

FUNCTION SELECTOR knob on the front panel to select VCR.

• To pause recording, press PAUSE. The red LED on the RECORD

button will blink on the front panel.

2. Insert a VHS or S-VHS tape into the VCR deck.

3. Press PLAY to start playback.

• To resume recording, press RECORD or PAUSE.

4. Press STOP to end playback.

• To add recording time in 10-minute increments, press RECORD

5. Press EJECT on the front panel to remove the tape.

repeatedly. The unit will turn off when recording is finished.

• To stop recording, press STOP.

Options During VHS Playback

• To watch a television program different from the one you are

recording, press ANT/BYPASS on the remote control, and then

select a different television channel (RF connection only).

• To freeze playback, press PAUSE. To advance one frame at a

time when paused, press PAUSE again.

• To watch a DVD while you are recording, press DISC to select

the DVD deck, then press PLAY.

• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

• To visually scan forward or backward at variable speeds,

press @ or I.

• To play in slow motion, press SLOW/MEM.

• To skip ahead 30 seconds, press SKIP.

COPYING A DVD TO VHS TAPE

1. Turn on the system and press DVD.

• To replay the last (previous) 20 seconds, press REPLAY.

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2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the

disc tray.

8. Use e / d to set the stop time, and then press g.

Press the AM/PM button to select AM or PM.

3. Insert a standard VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR

deck.

9. Use e / dto set the record speed (SP or EP), then press g.

10. When finished, press ENTER/SET to save the programmed

4. Press COPY on the system front panel.

event.

The DVD will begin playback and the VCR will begin recording.

If the DVD disc menu appears, press PLAY to start copying.

11. Repeat steps 4-10 to record another event, or press

SETUP/MENU to exit.

5. When the DVD is finished playing, press VCR on the remote

control and then press STOP.

NOTES:

• You must stop the copy process manually when the DVD movie ends,

or the DVD may replay and record over and over again.

• If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not

be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision®

encoded DVDs.

12. Press POWER to turn off the system.

NOTES:

• To cancel a recording, highlight it in the timer record menu and press

RETURN/CANCEL.

SETTING A TIMED RECORDING

Follow these instructions to program the VCR to record up to eight

television shows.

• The system must be turned off for timed recordings.

1. Turn on the system and press TV-VCR.

BASIC DISC FUNCTIONS

2. Press SETUP/MENU on the remote control.

Playing a DVD, CD or VCD

3. Use the arrow keys to select TIMER, and then press ENTER/SET.

If you have not set the clock, the CLOCK menu will appear. Set

the clock.

Follow these steps to play a DVD, CD or VCD.

1. Turn on the system and press DISC on the remote control, or

4. Use the up/down arrow keys to select any available event and

rotate FUNCTION SELECTOR to select DISC.

then press ENTER/SET.

2. Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel to open the disc tray.

The first four events are on page 1 (labeled 1/2), and the second

four events are on page 2 (labeled 2/2).

3. Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up. If the disc

has two sides, place the disc with the desired side facing down.

4. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray.

5. Most discs will play automatically when the disc drawer closes.

If not, press PLAY.

If the DVD has a disc menu, or more than one title, the disc

menu may appear.

Disc Menu Navigation

5. Use the up/down arrow keys to set when to record, and then

Use the following keys to navigate DVD disc menus.

press g. Choose one of these options.

1/01 — Records only on the selected date.

MO-FR — Records weekdays only (Monday – Friday).

MO-SA — Records Monday – Saturday.

DISC MENU — Press to display the disc menu for the currently

loaded disc.

f / e / g / d — Press to highlight options in the disc menu.

ENTER/SET — Press to confirm selections in the disc menu.

0-9 — Press to make direct selections in some disc menus.

DAILY — Records every day.

SUN/MON/TUES/ETC. — Records every week on the same day.

6. Use e / d to set the channel to record, and then press g.

7. Use e / d to set the starting time, and then press g.

Press the AM/PM button to select AM or PM.

RETURN/CANCEL Press to display the previous menu or to exit the

disc menu.

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SETUP/MENU — (Front Panel) In DVD Play modes (PLAY, RESUME

STOP, etc.), press to display the DVD disc menu.

Adjusting Stereo/Mono

If an FM station is noisy, press ST/MO.

Additional Disc Playback Options

• This turns off stereo sound, but may improve sound quality.

• To freeze playback, press PAUSE. To advance one frame at a

time (DVD only), press PAUSE again.

• To switch back to stereo, press ST/MO again. Stereo appears in

the display.

• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

• Not all stations are broadcast in stereo. For those stations

without stereo, pressing the ST/MO button has no effect.

• To skip to the next or previous chapter/track, press F or J.

• To scan forward or backward at variable speeds, press @ or I.

• To play in slow motion, press SLOW/MEM.

• To stop playback, press STOP once. PRESS PLAY TO CONTINUE

appears on the TV screen. To resume playback from the same

place on the disc, press PLAY. To stop playback completely and

restart the disc, press STOP twice.

BASIC RADIO FUNCTIONS

Presetting Radio Stations

1. Turn on the system and press RADIO on the remote control, or

rotate FUNCTION SELECTOR to select FM or AM.

The last station received is tuned in and its band and frequency

are displayed on the front panel display.

2. Press and hold TUNING +/- until the frequency starts to change.

Then release.

Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station.

To tune in weak stations manually, press TUNING +/- repeatedly.

3. Press SLOW/MEM on the remote control or STORE PRESETS

on the front panel.

P - - appears on the front panel display.

4. Use the 0-9 buttons or press PRESET +/- to enter a preset

number from 01 to 40 .

You must enter the desired preset number within five seconds.

5. Press SLOW/MEM on the remote control or STORE PRESETS

on the front panel again to store the preset number. MEM will

appear to indicate the preset has been memorized.

6. Repeat steps 2-5 to preset up to 40 AM/FM stations.

To change a preset station, simply save over the previously

memorized preset.

Listening to Presets

1. Turn on the system and press RADIO on the remote control, or

rotate FUNCTION SELECTOR to select FM or AM.

2. To select a preset station, use 0-9 , or press PRESET +/- to skip

to the next or previous station.

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ADVANCED FEATURES

2. Use the 0-9 keys to enter the desired minutes and seconds.

DISPLAY

In the Disc Function

TITLE

Each time DISPLAY is pressed while a disc is playing, information

When you play a DVD that contains several titles, you can select the

title you want using the title menu.

about the disc appears in this sequence:

1. Title or Chapter number and Title elapsed time.

2. Title remaining time.

1. Press TITLE to display the disc title menu (if available).

Pressing TITLE may open the disc menu.

3. Chapter elapsed time.

2. Use the arrow keys to select a title for playback.

3. Press ENTER/SET to start playback of the selected title.

4. Chapter remaining time.

5. Display is turned off.

In TV-VCR Function

ANGLE

Information about the TV and VCR status is displayed in this

sequence:

Some DVDs contain scenes filmed from multiple angles. = appears

during playback when additional angles are available.

1. Press DISPLAY once to view basic TV and VCR information that

turns off after a few seconds. With this setting, the on-screen

display information will always appear for three seconds when

an operation button, numbered button or CHANNEL e / d is

pressed.

1. Press ANGLE when = appears on screen during DVD

playback.

2. Continue to press ANGLE to select among all available angles on

the disc.

2. Press DISPLAY again. Auto Enhance On appears, and remains

active until you press DISPLAY again. This may result in better

video playback quality.

ZOOM

1. Press ZOOM once during DVD playback to display the scene at

3. Press DISPLAY again to view basic TV-VCR information that

turns off after a few seconds, but leaves the tape counter position

displayed in the lower-right corner.

1.5x normal size.

2. Press ZOOM twice for 2x normal size.

4. Press DISPLAY again to turn the display off.

3. Press ZOOM three times to return to normal size.

GO TO

SUBTITLE

Press GO TO in the Disc function to jump to a specific Title, Chapter,

Track or Time on your disc.

Many DVDs contain subtitles in multiple languages.

1. Press SUBTITLE during DVD playback.

DVD Operation

2. Continue to press SUBTITLE to select among all available

subtitle languages.

1. Press GO TO once, and then use f and g to select Title or

Chapter.

2. Use the 0-9 buttons to enter the desired Title or Chapter

AUDIO

number, and then press ENTER/SET.

Many DVDs contain multiple audio formats and languages.

3. Press GO TO twice to jump to a specific time.

4. Use the 0-9 keys to enter the desired hours, minutes and

seconds, and then press ENTER/SET.

1. Press AUDIO during DVD playback.

CD Operation

1. Press GO TO to jump to a specific time.

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2. Continue to press AUDIO to select among all available audio

2. Use the arrow keys to select the desired folder and press

formats.

ENTER/SET.

3. Use the arrow keys to select the desired track and press

ENTER/SET, or PLAY, to begin playback of the track.

REPEAT

4. To play the entire folder, press REPEAT until you select one of

the following:

This function is used to repeat a title, chapter, track, or entire disc.

REPEAT TRACK — Plays the selected track repeatedly.

1. Press REPEAT once to repeat the current chapter or track.

2. Press REPEAT twice to repeat the current title or disc.

3. Press REPEAT three times to turn off the Repeat feature.

REPEAT FOLDER — Plays all tracks in the selected folder

repeatedly.

REPEAT ALL — Plays all tracks on the disc repeatedly.

REPEAT OFF — Turns off repeat mode.

PROGRAM PLAYBACK

5. To end playback, press STOP.

Program Playback lets you play CD tracks in a custom order.

PHOTO CD PLAYBACK

1. Press PROGRAM while a CD is in Stop mode.

Photo CDs, including Kodak Picture CDs, contain JPEG images that

you can view and manipulate on your television screen.

PROGRAM P00:00 appears on the screen.

2. Use the 0-9 buttons to enter the number of the first track you

wish to play, and then press ENTER/SET.

1. Insert a Kodak Picture CD into the DVD disc tray.

For example, to play track 8 first, press 08, and then press

ENTER/SET.

2. A slideshow of all images on the disc will begin playing

automatically.

The display will now show PROGRAM P01:08.

3. Repeat step 2 to enter all tracks in your custom playlist.

4. Press PLAY to begin playing your custom program list.

The disc will play in the programmed order.

3. To exit the slideshow, press STOP.

Browsing Images During a Slideshow

To advance to the next or previous image manually, use F or J.

To advance to a particular image number, use the 0-9 buttons.

If you press F or J you will only be able to skip to the tracks

within your play list.

5. To cancel your program, press STOP twice.

Manipulating Images During a Slideshow

To rotate a picture clockwise, press g.

SLEEP TIMER

To rotate a picture counter-clockwise, press f.

To flip a picture vertically, press e.

The sleep timer will turn off the system automatically after a

predetermined length of time.

1. Press SLEEP once to schedule the system to turn off in 15

To flip a picture horizontally, press d.

minutes.

2. Press SLEEP repeatedly to extend the sleep timer to 30, 45, 60,

SEARCHING FOR INDEX MARKS

90 or 120 minutes.

Press SLEEP until OFF appears to turn off the sleep timer.

This Home Theater System is equipped with the Digital Program

Search System (DPSS). Whenever you start recording, the VCR

automatically marks the tape with an index signal. This signal is like

a bookmark on your VHS tape that helps you easily find the start of

any recording.

3. The system will shut down when the time has elapsed.

MP3 PLAYBACK

1. Insert a VHS tape with recorded material in the VCR deck.

Your system can play MP3 files burned onto CD-R or CD-RW discs.

2. While the tape is stopped or playing, press DPSS+ or DPSS-.

1. Insert a CD-R/CD-RW disc with MP3 files into the DVD disc

tray.

After a brief delay, the MP3 NAV screen will appear.

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3. The system will automatically search for the next or previous

index mark and begin playing.

2. Use e and d to adjust the bass and treble level from -10 to +10

dB.

RETURN TO 0:00:00

CHANGING SURROUND MODES

The ZERO key automatically fast-forwards or rewinds your tape to

counter position 0:00:00.

The SURROUND feature allows you to toggle between the current

surround mode (Dolby Digital, DTS or Pro Logic) and stereo sound.

1. Insert a VHS tape with recorded material in the VCR deck.

Press SURROUND repeatedly to toggle between surround sound and

stereo sound.

2. While the tape is stopped or playing, press ZERO.

3. The system will automatically rewind or fast-forward the tape to

• In TV and VCR mode, the surround sound will change between

Dolby Pro Logic and stereo sound.

counter position 0:00:00.

NOTE: You can press RETURN/CANCEL to set the tape counter to

zero(0:00:00).

• In Disc mode, the suround sound will change between Dolby

Digital/DTS and stereo sound with subwoofer.

ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVELS

You can adjust the volume level of each satellite speaker and

subwoofer individually.

1. Press SPK LEVELS repeatedly.

Each press of the SPK LEVELS button will cycle through the

speakers and display in the following order:

FL (Front Left),

CNTR (Center),

FR (Front Right),

SR (Surround Right),

SL (Surround Left),

SUB (Subwoofer),

VOLUME (All).

2. Use e and d to adjust the dB (decibel) level of the selected

speaker relative to the other speakers.

3. Continue in this manner until you have balanced the speaker

levels ideally for your listening area.

SETTING EQ MODES

The EQ MODE feature offers five preset equalizer settings.

1. Press EQ MODE to view the current EQ setting.

2. Press EQ MODE repeatedly to select STANDARD, CLASSIC, ROCK,

POP, JAZZ or SPEECH.

ADJUSTING BASS/TREBLE

1. Press BASS/TREB repeatedly to toggle between BASS and

TREBLE.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Solution

No power

No picture

• Make sure the AC power cord is securely connected.

• Securely connect video cable.

• Repair or replace damaged video cable.

• Make sure the system is connected to the correct TV input.

• Make sure the video input on the TV is set to view the system.

Picture noise

• Make sure the disc is not dirty or flawed.

DVD picture does not fill screen on standard television.

Left/Right sounds unbalanced or reversed.

• The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

• Make sure speakers and components are correctly and securely

connected.

• Adjust balance of speaker levels.

Echo during audio playback

No sound

• Turn the volume down on your TV and use the Home Theater sound system.

• Do not use the TV sound system and the Home Theater sound system at the

same time.

• Securely connect all audio cables.

• Repair or replace any damaged audio or speaker cables.

• Press MUTE button on remote control if mute is displayed on the TV screen.

• The system is in Pause, Slow Motion, Forward/Reverse Scan. Press PLAY on

the remote control to return to normal playback mode.

• Check speaker levels.

Severe hum or noise

• Make sure speakers and components are correctly and securely connected.

• Make sure connecting cables are away from a transformer or motor, and at least

10 feet away from a TV or fluorescent light.

• Move your TV away from your audio components.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with

alcohol.

• Clean the disc.

No surround effect during playback of Dolby Digital soundtrack

Cannot tune in radio stations

• Check speaker connections and settings.

• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not use all 5.1 channels, but

rather output monaural or stereo sound, even if the soundtrack is recorded in

Dolby Digital format.

• Make sure antennas are securely connected. Adjust the antennas and connect

an external antenna if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic

tuning). Use manual tuning.

• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared. Program

stations as presets.

Remote does not function

Disc does not play

• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the system.

• Move closer to the system when operating the remote.

• Point the remote directly at the sensor on front panel of the system.

• Replace the batteries.

• Make sure there is a disc in the tray.

• Turn the disc over. Make sure the playback side is facing down on the disc tray.

• The disc is skewed or warped.

• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.

• Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the sys-

tem turned on for about half an hour.

Disc does not start playing from the beginning

• Program Play or Repeat Play is selected. Cancel these functions before playing a

disc.

• Resume Play is active. Press STOP twice and then restart DVD playback.

Disc plays automatically

• The DVD features an auto playback function.

OSD comes on unexpectedly while watching TV

• Make sure the OSD is in off mode by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.

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SPECIFICATIONS

DVD PLAYER

System ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................NTSC

Video Output ................................................................................................................................Output connector: audio/video jack; Output level: 1 Vp-p (75ohm).

S-Video Output.....................................................................................................................................................................................Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75ohm)

Component Video Output......................................................................................................................................................................0.3 Vp-p (75ohm); 75% color

S/N Ratio..............................................................................................................................................................................................................DVD: 60dB; CD: 60dB

Audio Signal Frequency Characteristics

For DVD linear PCM playback: ......................................................................................................20Hz to 20kHz (48kHz sampling)/20Hz to 20kHz (96kHzsampling)

For CD playback: .............................................................................................................................................................................................................20Hz to 20kHz

Dynamic Range

DVD linear PCM .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 85dB, (2kHz, -60dBFS)

CD ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................85dB

Overall Harmonic Distortion Ratio ..........................................................................................................................................................................CD: 0.2% or less

VCR PLAYER

Format ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... VHS NTSC standard

Number of Video Heads ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Video Signal Standard............................................................................................................................................................................................ NTSC color system

Tape Width .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12.7mm (1/2 inch)

Tape Speed ........................................................................SP: 33.35mm/sec (1.31 i.p.s); LP (playback only): 16.67mm/sec (0.66 i.p.s); EP:11.12 mm/sec (0.44 i.p.s)

Channel Coverage .......................................................................................................................................................................VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-125

Antenna Input ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................75ohm

Video Input .................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75ohm unbalanced

Video Output .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1.0 Vp-p; 75ohm unbalanced

Audio Input ............................................................................................................................................................. -8dBs, 47kOhm unbalanced (0 dBs = 0.775 Vrms)

Audio Output ........................................................................................................................................................... -8 dBs, 1kOhm unbalanced (0 dBs = 0.775 Vrms)

Memory Backup..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 seconds

OTHER

Operating temperature ........................................................................................................................................................................32ºF to 109.4ºF (0ºC to 43ºC)

Power supply ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 120V , 60Hz (Standby, 7W)

Unit Dimensions ..................................................................................................................18.3”(W) X 3.8”(H) X 15.8”(D); 465mm(W) X 95.9mm(H) x 400mm(D)

Subwoofer Dimensions ........................................................................................................8.7”(W) X 14.2”(H) X 13.5”(D); 220mm(W) X 360mm(H) x343mm(D)

Satellite Speakers Dimensions ................................................................................................3.5”(W) X 5.9”(H) X 4.2”(D); 90mm(W) X 150mm(H) x 107mm(D)

Weight ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 lbs. (7.71 kg)

Power output ............................................................................................................................................................................... Subwoofer: 50W; Satellite: 5x50W

Total Harmonic Distortion ........................................................................................................................................................... <10% (with speakers at full power)

Frequency Response ......................................................................................................................... Subwoofer: 45Hz~150Hz, 4dB; Satellite: 150Hz~20kHz, 4dB

*Specifications subject to change without notice

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CARE

Keep the Home Theater System dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry

immediately. Use and store the Home Theater System only in normal

temperature environments. Handle the Home Theater System

carefully; do not drop it. Keep the Home Theater System away from

dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it

looking new.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

If your Home Theater System is not performing as it should, take it

to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest

RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShack's website

(www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack (843-7422) and

follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the

Home Theater System's internal components can cause a

malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC

authorization to operate it.

Caution: You might permanently damage your speakers by cleaning

them with a vacuum cleaner. Use a feather duster or a soft loose

cloth instead.

NOTES ABOUT DISCS

Handling Discs

To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the

surface.

Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot

air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the

temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

After playing, store the disc in its case.

On Cleaning Discs

Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc

from the center out.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available

cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

NOTES ABOUT VIDEOCASSETTES

Cassette Tape Requirements

This video cassette recorder (VCR) uses ONLY cassette tapes, NTSC

video signals and 120 VAC, 60 Hz (standard household current).

Cassette Erase Protection

A cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental erasure of

recorded material. Removing the tab prevents recording.

To record on a video cassette with the tab removed, place adhesive

tape over the tab opening.

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-

ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned

stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-

dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED

IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED

HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-

SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY

LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-

MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-

CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS

OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-

TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-

tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to

you.

In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack

sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-

less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and

labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase

price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property

of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of war-

ranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the origi-

nal warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the

expiration of the warranty period.

This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,

accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or

maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs

other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as

fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs

of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

12/99

31-5030

07A03

Printed in China

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