DO NOT connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Prepare the Remote Control
When you use the remote control for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet.
Insulation sheetIf the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the battery.
To Replace the Battery in the Remote Control
Insert the battery into the remote control by matching the polarities (+ and
1 Pinch the side of the battery case.
2 Pull out the battery case and insert the battery by matching the polarities.NOTE• Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. If a child accidentally |
| swallows the battery, consult a doctor immediately. |
| • To prevent the battery from overheating, cracking, or starting a fire: |
– Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the battery, or dispose of it in a |
| fire. |
| – Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. |
| – Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when throwing away or saving it. |
| • Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools. |
| • Dispose of the battery in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and |
Speaker layout
Install the speakers on a flat and level surface to ensure the best sound quality.
•The sound may be affected depending on the location in which you install them. To avoid such issues, change the location and orientation of the speakers.
•Install the speakers leaving an appropriate distance between them.•If you install the speakers near the TV, color distortion may occur. To prevent this, turn off the TV’s main power or unplug it before installing the speakers. Wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power again.
•If the TV is still affected, move the speakers further away.Typical installationInstalling on the wall
You can install the center unit on the wall.Ex.: center unit•Do not install the center unit onto a plywood or plasterboard wall; otherwise, it will fall and sustain damage.
•When installing the center unit on the wall;–Be sure to have them installed on the wall by qualified personnel.–Care must be taken when selecting a location for installation on the wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result if the installed unit interfere with daily activities.
–AC adaptor should not be hanging/put above of any other items. It is acceptable to place the AC adaptor on the flat floor only.
–Recommended mounting surface: Wooden studs. If the mount is to be installed on any surface other than wooden studs, use suitable hardware (which is commercially available).
Connecting external components
You can connect analog components to the ANALOG terminal and digital components to the DIGITAL 1 and DIGITAL 2 terminals.
Rear of the center unit| Red | White |
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| RCA pin plug cord | Digital optical cord |
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Using the core filter
Attach the provided core filter to the power cord and the external components cord to reduce interference.
1Release the stopper of the
core filter.
Stopper2Run the cable through the core filter, and wind the cable firmly once inside the cutout of the core filter as shown in the illustration.
DC power cordExternal components cords*
*You can wind two external components cords together.3Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
CAUTION
• Do not damage the cord by applying excessive force when winding.| local regulations. |
CAUTION: |
| Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. |
| Replace only with the same or equivalent type. |
For |
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains |
| Perchlorate |
| See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate |
CAUTION
•The center unit weighs approximately 3.5 kg (7.8lbs). Sufficient care must be taken when installing it on the wall to prevent any accidents caused by its falling off.
•Use screws which are compatible with the strength and material of the pillar or wall to prevent the center unit from falling off.
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If you have a problem with this System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
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Buttons and lamps on the front panel
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(power) button and STANDBY lamp Turns on/off the System.• STANDBY lamp lights up while the System is turned off.2Input button and input source indicator lamps
Selects an input source: “DIGITAL 1,” “DIGITAL 2” or “ANALOG.”• The indicator lamp for the selected input source lights up.3Surround button and surround indicator lampsSelects a surround mode: “SURROUND 1,” “SURROUND 2” or SURROUND OFF.•The indicator lamp for the selected surround mode lights.•The DOLBY PROLOGIC II lamp lights up when:–surround is activated with an ANALOG input source selected.–surround is activated and a DIGITAL input source with 2 channel audio format.4Remote sensor
Receives the signal from the remote control.5Digital signal format lamps
Shows the digital signal format of the incoming signal when “DIGITAL 1” or “DIGITAL 2” is selected as the input source. Each lamp lights when:
| – DOLBY DIGITAL: | a Dolby Digital signal comes in. |
| – DTS: | a DTS signal comes in. |
| – PCM: | a Linear PCM signal comes in. |
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Shows the volume level.7Volume buttons
Adjusts the volume within the range of 0 to 40.REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control does not work.
=The battery is exhausted. Replace the battery.=Sunlight is shining directly on the remote sensor. Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.
=The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the front panel is blocked.
=Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel.=Signals cannot reach the remote sensor. Move closer to the unit.=Pull out the insulation sheet.SOUND
Sounds are sometimes interrupted.
=Radio wave connections may be interrupted. Change the location and orientation of the speakers.
No sound from speakers.
=The wireless connections have not been activated correctly. Check the connection.
=The sound has been turned off temporarily. Press FADE MUTING on the remote control or adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME
Basic operation
Turning on/off the power
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•You can also use the power button on the front panel.NOTE
•A small amount of power is consumed even when the power is turned off (standby mode). During standby mode, the STANDBY lamp on the front panel lights up. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn the power off completely.
•You can also turn on the System by pressing one of the input buttons (DIGITAL 1, DIGITAL 2 or ANALOG).
Selecting the input source
Press one of the input buttons: DIGITAL 1, DIGITAL 2 or ANALOG.D1 (DIGITAL 1), D2 (DIGITAL 2) or AN (ANALOG) appears on the display for 2 seconds.
•You can also use the input button on the front panel.NOTE
• The indicator lamp of the selected input source lights.Adjusting the volume
Press VOLUME +/– (0 to 40).
•You can also use the volume buttons on the front panel.CAUTION
•Set the volume to the minimum level before starting any source. If the volume is set to a high level, the sudden blast of sound may damage your hearing and blow out the speakers.
Turning off the sound temporarily
Press FADE MUTING.
•To restore the sound, press the button again or adjust the volume.Changing the display brightness
Press DIMMER.
Each time you press the button, the LED brightness changes as follows: normal \ dim \ off
Making sound clearer (Only for Dolby DIGITAL and DTS)
You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly even at a low volume
Press DRC.
Each time you press the button, the sound is enhanced the effect as follows: OF(off) \ MD (middle) \ MX (maximum)
Adjusting the output level of the speakers
You can adjust the output level within the range of | – SUBWOOFER: | Adjusts the output level of the subwoofer. |
| – CENTER: | Adjusts the output level of the center speakers. |
| – SURROUND: | Adjusts the output level of the front surround speakers. |
Using the surround mode
You can listen to a more realistic sound than stereo sound using surround. Available surround modes are as follows:
–SURROUND 1: Suitable for the reproduction of
Press SURROUND MODE 1 or SURROUND MODE 2.
•To deactivate, press OFF. OF appears on the display.Radio wave reflections
The System is connected directly by radio waves which are reflected by walls, furniture and buildings. If the System cannot receive the waves properly, move the System to obtain better reception.
Radio wave reception may also be interrupted by people moving between the units.