Memorex MHTB142 User manual

5.1 Home Theater System with Bluetooth
User’s Guide for Model MHTB142 v2952-01
For the most up-to-date version of this User’s Guide, go to www.memorex.com

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Safety Instructions & Warnings
Important Safety Instructions
• Read these Instructions.
• Keep these Instructions.
• Heed all Warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding - type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
FCC Warnings
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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. 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 o
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

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Battery Warnings
• WARNING: Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
• If the remote control supplied with this product contains a
coin/button cell battery and the coin/button cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours
and can lead to death.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the
battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the
product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you attempt
to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use
rechargeable NiMH batteries.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re, or the like.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and
local guidelines.
Additional Warnings and Precautions
• Do not look directly into the projector light.
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
• Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain
readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect
the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug
should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet
completely.
• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specied may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• WARNING: Use of this unit near uorescent lighting may
cause interference regarding use of the remote. If the unit is
displaying erratic behavior move away from any uorescent
lighting, as it may be the cause.
• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
• Caution and marking information is located at the rear or
bottom of the apparatus.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or
splashing.
• Objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed
on the apparatus.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualied service personnel.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D' ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
This symbol indicates that this product
incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user accessible
parts.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING : This product can expose you
to chemicals including lead, which is known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more information go to www.P65Warnings.
ca.gov. This product meets and complies
with required Federal product guidelines.

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Table of Contents
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features
Includes
Power
Speakers
Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Subwoofer Rear View
Subwoofer Front View
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Functions
Remote Batteries
Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Port Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux)
6 Port 5.1 Surround Sound RCA Inputs (5.1 CH)
Bluetooth Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pairing to a Bluetooth Device and Playing Audio Wirelessly
Remote Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
What Is the Learn Feature?
Why Use the Learn Feature?
Using the Learn Feature
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Contact Information
Warranty
International Support

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Speakers
Connect each speaker wire with the corresponding port on the rear of the subwoofer.
Setup
Features
• Bluetooth Wireless - range 60 ft.
• 6 5.1 surround sound audio inputs
• 2 stereo audio inputs
Includes
• Subwoofer (main unit)
• 26" central speaker with 4 satellite speakers
• Remote control: requires CR2025 battery (included)
• 1 RCA to 3.5mm stereo audio cable
• 3 RCA to RCA audio cables
AUX
SUB
SR
FR
R
FL
FR
SL
SR
CEN
DC IN
CEN
SL
FL
L
SPEAKER OUTPUT
AUX
SUB
SR
FR
R
FL
FR
SL
SR
CEN
DC IN
CEN
SL
FL
L
SPEAKER OUTPUT
Power
Plug the AC/DC power adapter into a standard wall outlet.

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DC IN
AUX
SUB
SR
FR
R
FL
FR
SL
SR
CEN
CEN
SL
FL
L
SPEAKER OUTPUT
Subwoofer Rear View
Stereo Audio
Inputs (L, R)
5.1 Surround Sound
Audio Inputs
(FL, FR, SL, SR, CEN, SUB)
Subwoofer Bass Tube
Audio Outputs
(to speakers)
Orientation
NOTE: To reduce
unwanted vibration,
try placing the
subwoofer on a
solid or padded
surface, such as the
floor or carpet.

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Subwoofer Front View
POWER/SOURCE PAIR
Skip
Press to skip ahead or back
an audio track (BLUETOOTH).
Speaker Status Indicator Light
5.1 CH Mode (Surround) Orange Light
AUX Mode (Stereo) White Light
Bluetooth Mode (not connected) Slow Flashing Blue Light
Bluetooth Pairing Rapid Flashing Blue Light
Bluetooth Connected Solid Blue Light
LED Indicator Lights
Remote Signal Receiver
Power/Source
Press to power ON.
Press and hold to power OFF.
Press to switch between 5.1
CH, Aux In, and Bluetooth
modes.
Play / Pause / Volume
Press to play or pause audio
(BLUETOOTH).
Turn dial to adjust volume
up or down.
Pair
With the unit powered ON
Press and hold to manually
pair to a Bluetooth device.
With the unit powered OFF,
press to begin using the
learn function.

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Remote
CENTER
Power
Press to power the
system ON or place it
in Standby Mode.
Volume-/+
Press to adjust volume
for all speakers.
Center/Sub/
Surround
Press to adjust
volume for the
subwoofer, center, or
side speakers.
Mute
Press to mute
the volume.
Aux
Press to switch to Aux
In (RCA) mode.
5.1CH
Press to switch
to 5.1 Surround
Sound Mode. Press
and hold for 5
seconds to turn voice
prompts ON/OFF.
Press to switch
to Bluetooth Mode.
Pair/Play/Pause
Press and hold to
begin pairing to a
Bluetooth device.
Press to play
or pause the
selected track
(BLUETOOTH).
Skip Back/Fwd
In Bluetooth mode,
press to skip the
selected track.
Functions
Note: When using the remote, be sure to aim at the remote signal receiver located on the front of the subwoofer.
Remote Batteries
Requires 1 CR2025 battery (pre-installed).

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2 Port Stereo RCA Inputs (Aux)
If your TV, DVD, or other media player has a 3.5mm audio line output, use the top 2 audio inputs (Left/Right channel)
on the rear of the subwoofer for stereo audio. While connected to the Aux inputs, the unit will send audio signal to all
of it's speakers to simulate a surround sound effect.
Requires a 3.5mm stereo audio cable (included).
1. Connect the RCA stereo audio cable to the RCA Stereo Inputs on the subwoofer and the audio line outputs on
your TV, DVD player, etc.
2. Power ON the speaker and press Source (subwoofer) or AUX (remote) to select Aux Mode, indicated by a
white light.
AUX
SUB
SR
FR
R
FL
FR
SL
SR
CEN
DC IN
CEN
SL
FL
L
SPEAKER OUTPUT
Audio Inputs
Stereo RCA to
3.5mm Audio Cable
(included)

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6 Port 5.1 Surround Sound RCA Inputs (5.1 CH)
To use the 5.1 input on this system will require a source (TV, DVD, Blu-Ray, or other media player) with 5.1 Surround
Sound analog audio outputs. If your media source is so equipped, use the lower 6 audio inputs on the rear of the
subwoofer.
Requires 6x RCA audio cables (included).
1. Connect the RCA audio cables to the RCA Inputs on the subwoofer and the audio outputs on your TV, DVD
player, etc. When connecting the audio cables, match the colored plugs to the same colored input ports.
2. Power ON the speaker and press Source (subwoofer) or 5.1CH (remote) to select 5.1 Surround Sound Mode,
indicated by an orange light.
AUX
SUB
SR
FR
R
FL
FR
SL
SR
CEN
DC IN
CEN
SL
FL
L
SPEAKER OUTPUT
Audio Input Audio Channel
FL / FR Front Left / Front Right
SL / SR Surround Left / Surround Right
CEN Center
SUB Subwoofer
Audio Inputs

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Pairing to a Bluetooth Device and Playing Audio Wirelessly
1. When the system first powers ON it defaults to Bluetooth mode and is ready to pair automatically. The pairing
indicator will begin flashing blue. When pairing, remain within 3 feet of the unit.
2. Use the controls on your Bluetooth device to select MHTB142 in your Bluetooth settings. If your device requests
a password, enter the default password 0 0 0 0 . Consult the user’s manual for your specific device for more detailed
instructions on pairing Bluetooth devices.
3. When successfully paired, a chime will sound and the pairing indicator will change to a solid blue. Audio should
now be heard through the speakers. Use the controls on the connected Bluetooth Device to select and begin
playing audio.
4. Play, pause or skip audio using the controls on the connected Bluetooth Device or the subwoofer or remote.
After initial pairing, the unit will stay paired unless unpaired manually by the user or erased due to a reset of the
device. If your device should become unpaired or you find it is unable to connect, Press the Pair button to enter into
pairing mode manually.
Bluetooth Wireless
Remote Learning
What Is the Learn Feature?
The Learn feature captures remote commands from your television remote, and teaches your soundbar to operate
when these commands are pressed. Power, volume and mute are a few examples of commands that the bar speaker
can learn.
Why Use the Learn Feature?
Teaching the bar speaker remote commands will reduce the number of remotes needed, save time searching for
remote codes, and improve the ease of operation.
Note: Not all functions of the system will be available through your own remote control, such as bass and treble.
Use the included remote for these functions. While your MHTB142 home theater system is able to learn most IR protocols,
not all can be programmed.
Using the Learn Function
1. With the power OFF, press the Pair button on the unit. An indicator will flicker red.
2. Press the button you desire to be learned on the included remote.
For example: Volume +
3. The red light will continue to flicker, and another indicator will display a blue light.
4. Press the corresponding button on your remote.
5. The red light will continue to flicker, and another indicator will display a white light.
6. When the white light turns off, the button command is saved.
7. The programmed button on your remote will now be able to control your system.
Note: It is necessary to program each button i.e. channel and volume + and - separately.
8. To start over, press and hold the Pair button for 5 seconds. If the system has failed to learn a command, the
LED indicator will display an orange light. Please try again with a different remote.

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Contact Information
Website: www.memorex.com
Email Support: [email protected]
Email Parts: [email protected]
Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215
Warranty
For Warranty Information and the most up-to-date version of this User’s
Guide, go to: www.memorex.com
International Support
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to frequently asked questions, visit the support section at:
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