Radio Shack 3-DVD Changer owner manual Preparation, Connecting Components, Connecting Antennas

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ˆPreparation

CONNECTING COMPONENTS

You must connect a TV to the receiver in order to use the receiver’s DVD player. You can connect other audio and audio/visual compo- nents to the receiver in order to use the Home Theater Audio Sys- tem’s surround sound capabilities.

Connecting a TV

Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect a TV to the receiver. Connect red plugs to the red AUDIO jacks and white plugs to the white AUDIO jacks.

If your TV has an S-Video jack, use an S-Video cable to connect your TV to the receiver’s S-VIDEO OUT. If your TV does not have an S-Vid- eo jack, use audio/video cord to connect your TV to the receiver’s

MONITOR OUT.

Connecting a Cassette Deck

Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect a cassette deck to the receiver. Connect red plugs to the red AUDIO jacks and white plugs to the white AUDIO jacks. Make sure you connect the VCR to both the TAPE IN and TAPE OUT sets of jacks.

Note: If the cassette deck is placed too close to the receiver, noise might occur during cassette playback. If this happens, move the cas- sette deck farther away from the receiver.

Connecting a VCR

Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect a VCR to the receiv- er. Connect red plugs to the red AUDIO jacks and white plugs to the white AUDIO jacks.

Connect yellow plugs to the yellow VIDEO jacks.

Note: Make sure you connect the VCR to both the IN and OUT sets of jacks.

Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box

Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect a satellite receiver or cable box to the receiver. Connect red plugs to the red AUDIO jacks and white plugs to the white AUDIO jacks.

Note: Your cable box or satellite receiver must use audio/video cords or Toslink optical cable to connect to the receiver. If your equipment only uses coaxial cable, you cannot connect it to the receiver.

If your satellite receiver or cable box has digital output, use an optical cable to connect the satellite receiver to the home theater receiver’s SAT IN optical jack. If your satellite receiver or cable box does not have digital output, use analog cable to connect it to the home theater receiver’s SAT IN video jack.

You can also connect a satellite receiver, MD or DAT recorder, CD player, or anything else with digital output to the receiver’s SAT IN op- tical jack. Use Toslink optical cable to connect the desired device to the receiver.

Connecting an Auxiliary Audio Device

You can also connect an audio device that does not require Toslink (such as an MP3 player, playback cassette deck, or portable CD player) to the Home Theater Audio System. Use audio cords to con- nect the desired device to the receiver’s AUX jacks. Connect red plugs to the red AUDIO jacks and white plugs to the white AUDIO jacks.

Connecting a Second Sub Woofer

You can connect a second or larger powered subwoofer to the sys- tem. Connect the sub woofer to the receiver’s SUB WOOFER PRE-OUTjack using shielded audio cable (not supplied).

CONNECTING ANTENNAS

When connecting equipment, always make sure the power is switched off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

FM Indoor Antenna

In an area with strong FM signals, the T-type FM antenna (supplied) is sufficient.

1.Use a flat or Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws on the supplied transformer.

2.Place the metal connectors on the end of theT-type antenna’s base on the transformer’s metal contacts (underneath the screw heads) then tighten the screws.

3.Plug the transformer into ANTENNA FM 75 Ω.

4.Extend the T-antenna’s other two wires and attach them to a wall or window frame for the best possible reception.

If you have a cable FM antenna, use a coaxial cable to connect it to ANTENNA FM 75 Ω.

FM Outdoor Antenna

In an area where FM signals are weak, you must use a 75-ohm un- balanced-type outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). Generally, a 3-ele- ment antenna will be sufficient. If you live in an area where the FM signals are particularly weak, it may be necessary to use one with 5 or more elements.

Connect the antenna’s coaxial cable to the supplied transformer. Plug the transformer into ANTENNA FM 75 Ω.

Connecting a Digital Optical Audio Devices

You can connect a digital audio device such as an DAT (Digital Au- dioTape) or MD (Mini Disc) recorder to the receiver’s DIGITAL OUT to record audio from the receiver. Use Toslink optical cable to connect the DAT or MD recorder to the receiver’s DIGITAL OUT optical jack.

AM Indoor Loop Antenna

The supplied high-performance AM loop antenna is sufficient for good reception in most areas.

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Contents Complete 7-Piece 600-Watt Home Theater Audio System Placing the Receiver Read this FirstRegion Management Information FCC Wants YOU to KnowMaking Cable Connections Using DiscsImportant Safety Instructions Cleaning DiscsRead this First Contents Features Connecting Antennas Connecting ComponentsPreparation AM Outdoor Antenna Connecting the SpeakersInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control Placing the SpeakersQuick Look AT the RECEIVER’S Controls Receiver OperationUsing the CD Player Using the TunerChanging the Sound Mode Using Night ModeUsing the Sleep Timer Using the DimmerQuick Look AT the Remote Control Remote Control OperationOperating Range of the Remote Control Changing the Speaker Distance Setting UP the Surround Sound SystemChanging the Speaker Size Changing the Channel LevelControlling the Tuner Changing System Settings Special CircumstancesSurround Effects Controlling the CD Player Using GUI Menu IconsRepeat Play Random Play Controlling the Sleep TimerProgramming Tracks Modifying the Program and Adding a TrackBasic Playback DVD Player OperationSkipping Chapters Advanced FeaturesUsing a Title Menu Using a DVD MenuSetting Rating Level and Password Selecting Digital Audio OUT Setting a PasswordClearing Your Password Selecting TV AspectSymptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingCare TV Codes Manuracturer’s CodesTIC RCA VCR CodesCable Codes Chapparal SAT CodesVideo Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner SectionMiscellaneous Speaker Section