RCA 31-5030 User manual

owner’s manual
300W Home Theater System
with Intergrated DVD / VCR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety/Regulatory Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
FCC Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................................. 4
The FCC Wants You to Know ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Unpack Your Home Theater System ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Insert Batteries ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Compatible Media .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
System Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
A Quick Look at the Remote Control ..................................................................................................................................... 7
A Quick Look at the Front Panel Controls ............................................................................................................................. 8
A Quick Look at the Front Panel Display ............................................................................................................................... 9
A Quick Look at the Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Connections ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Placing the Speakers ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Connecting Speakers ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting the Antenna or Cable ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Antenna or Basic Cable ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the AM/FM Antennas ........................................................................................................................................ 13
AM Antenna ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
FM Antenna ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Connecting the TV .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Connecting the TV to RF (Antenna) ............................................................................................................................. 13
Connecting the TV to Composite Video ........................................................................................................................ 13
Connecting the TV to S-Video ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the TV to Component Video (DVD only) ................................................................................................... 14
Connecting External Devices ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Line 1 In ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Line 2 In ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Line Out ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Digital In (Coaxial) ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Running Auto Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Power on the System ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
About Standby Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 15
DVD Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Video Menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Audio Menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Disc Preferences ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
VCR Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Channel Preset ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Clock ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Setting the Clock Manually ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Language ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Basic Operations ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Selecting Functions ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
VCR (TV) Function ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Disc Function ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Radio Function ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
4 Line 1-2 Function ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Basic TV-VCR Functions ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

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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
© 2003 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT. The
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.
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.
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.
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
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 off 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 different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• 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.
Product: 300W Home Theater
System
Model: 31-5030
Responsible Party: RadioShack
100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: [phone]
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.
The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.
CAUTION
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
!
WARNING: To reduce
the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or
moisture.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
2. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed all warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
17. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
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.
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,
• 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
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part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
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.
23. The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
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
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
UNPACK YOUR HOME THEATER SYSTEM
• DVD/VCR Receiver (1)
• Satellite Speakers (5)
• Passive Subwoofer (1)
• Composite Video cable (1)
• Audio/Video cable (1)
• 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:
• 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
•Stereo
•Hi-Fi
•NTSC
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
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
A QUICK LOOK AT THE REMOTE CONTROL
RECORD — Press to start
a VCR recording.
PROGRAM — Press to arrange a
custom playback order for the
currently loaded disc.
TV-VCR — Press to select the
TV-VCR function in order to watch
the TV or VHS tapes.
DISC — Press to select any
disc function, such as DVD,
CD, VCD, or MP3.
RADIO — Press to select the
Tuner function and switch
between AM and FM.
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.)
100 / AM-PM — Press to select
channel 100 and higher. Also use to
set AM or PM in the clock setup menu.
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).
SLEEP — Press to set the sleep
timer to turn off the system
automatically.
REPEAT — Press to repeat the
entire disc, individual chapters, or
tracks.
0-9 — Use to enter numeric data in
on-screen menus and to select
channels in TV-VCR mode.
MUTE — Press to silence the audio
output.
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
(Standard Play) or EP (Extended Play).
CHANNEL d/ e — Press to select
channels in the TV or VCR mode.
EQ MODE — Press to select one of
the preset equalizer settings.
DISPLAY — Press to reveal on-screen
feedback of the curent system status.
f / e/ g/ d— Press the arrows to
navigate the on-screen menus.
SETUP / MENU — Press to display setup
menus for the DVD and VCR. During DVD
playback, this activates the disc menu.
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).
RETURN/CANCEL — Press to cancel
certain selections in the menu
system.
PAUSE — Press once to pause
playback. Press repeatedly to step
forward one frame at a time.
SLOW/MEM — Press to activate
slow motion playback for a disc or
VHS tape. (OR) Press to save a radio
preset.
ENTER / SET — Press to enter or
confirm menu settings.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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).
BASS/TREB Press to select bass or
treble, then adjust using e/ d.
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).
PLAY — Press to begin playback of a
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A QUICK LOOK AT THE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
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
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.
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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)
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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
Antenna or Basic Cable
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.
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
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.
CONNECTING THE AM/FM ANTENNAS
AM Antenna
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.
FM Antenna
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)
Use this connection if you have an older television with only a basic
antenna 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 3or 4and tune your
TV to the same channel.
Connecting the TV to Composite Video
Use this connection for better sound and picture quality if your
television has a video input.
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.
FM
AM

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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
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
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.)
Auto Setup is complete when “Auto” stops blinking and the correct
time appears on the front panel display.
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.
POWER ON THE SYSTEM
Press POWER on the front panel, or the remote control, to turn on
the unit.
About Standby Mode
• The system is always in Standby mode when the AC power cord
is plugged into an electrical outlet.
• In Standby mode, the clock is shown on the front panel display
and the blue power indicator light turns off.
• In Power On mode, the system status is shown on the front
panel display and the blue power indicator light turns on.
• The only way to power on the main unit is to press POWER on
the front panel or remote control.
DVD SETUP MENU
Video Menu
The Video Menu allows you to set TV Display, Video Output and
OSD (On-Screen Display) Language.
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.
Playback must be stopped in order to view the DVD Setup
Menu.
3. Use dand e to select VIDEO MENU and then press
ENTER/SET.
4. Use the arrow keys to select each of the following, and then
press ENTER/SET to set your preference.
TV Display:
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.
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.
4:3 Pan/Scan: Select if you have a standard 4:3 television and
prefer to watch the full-screen versions of DVD movies.
16:9 Widescreen: Select if you have a widescreen 16:9 television.
OSD Lang:
OSD LANG sets your preferred language for the DVD setup
menu and on-screen displays. Select English, French or Spanish.
5. Press SETUP/MENU to save and exit.

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Audio Menu
The Audio Menu allows you to set Center Delay, Rear Delay, Test
Tone and Dynamic range.
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. Usedand e to select AUDIO MENU and then press ENTER/SET.
4. Use the arrow keys to select each of the following, and then
press ENTER/SET to set your preference.
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.
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.
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.
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).
5. Press SETUP/MENU to save and exit.
Disc Preferences
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. Use dand e to select DISC PREFERENCES, and then press
ENTER/SET.
4. Use the arrow keys to select each of the following, and then
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.
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.
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.
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.
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5. Press SETUP/MENU to save and exit.
VCR SETUP MENU
Setup
The VCR Setup menu allows you to adjust miscellaneous system
settings, including Auto Repeat, Blue Screen, Second Audio Program
(SAP) and Audio Output.
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 dand e to select SET UP, and then press ENTER/SET.
4. Use the arrow keys to select each of the following, and then
press ENTER/SET to set your preference.
Auto Repeat: Causes the tape in the VCR deck to repeat
automatically when the end of the tape is reached. Select ON or
OFF.
Blue Screen: Causes a blue screen to appear when a television
station with a weak signal is received. Select ON or OFF.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
CATV
Select this option if you have basic cable (CATV) or have
connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the system.
Channel Set sets the manner in which television programs will
be saved.
Auto
Select this option to have the system automatically search for all
channels that you can receive. This may take several minutes.
Manual
Select this option to add or erase channels manually (see below).
Add/Erase Channels
• Use dand e to select the desired channel.
• Use fto add or gto erase the selected channel.
5. Press ENTER/SET to save and exit.
Clock
The Clock menu allows you to set the time for your home theater
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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.
5. Use the arrow keys to select each of the following, and then
press ENTER/SET to set your preference.
EDS Ch Set
EDS stands for Extended Data Services and refers to
information, such as the time and date, that is often broadcast
by local PBS stations.
Auto: Select this option to allow the system to automatically
search for a channel that broadcasts the time in your area.
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 dto select
EDS CH and then use fand gto 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 dand e or 0-9 keys to set the time, and then press g. Press
AM/PM to select AM or PM.
6. Use dand e to set the date, and then press g.
7. Use dand e to set the year, and then press g.
8. Use dand e 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.
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 LANGUAGE, and then press
ENTER/SET.
4. Use the arrow keys to set the VCR menu language to English,
Espanol or Francais.
5. Press ENTER/SET to save and exit.

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BASIC OPERATIONS
SELECTING FUNCTIONS
The first step in using this Home Theater System is to select one of
the four basic functions.
VCR (TV) Function
Press TV-VCR to watch TV or watch/record a video with the VCR
deck.
Disc Function
Press DISC to watch movies on DVD or VCD, or listen to music from
a CD or MP3 CD.
Radio Function
Press RADIO to listen to the FM or AM tuner.
4 Line 1-2 Function
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.
NOTE: You can rotate FUNCTION SELECTOR on the front panel to
select TV-VCR, DISC, FM, AM, ANALOG 1, ANALOG 2, or DIGITAL.
BASIC TV-VCR FUNCTIONS
Playing a VHS/S-VHS Tape
1. Turn on the system and press TV-VCR, or rotate the
FUNCTION SELECTOR knob on the front panel to select VCR.
2. Insert a VHS or S-VHS tape into the VCR deck.
3. Press PLAY to start playback.
4. Press STOP to end playback.
5. Press EJECT on the front panel to remove the tape.
Options During VHS Playback
• To freeze playback, press PAUSE. To advance one frame at a
time when paused, press PAUSE again.
• 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.
• To replay the last (previous) 20 seconds, press REPLAY.
• Tracking is adjusted automatically when you play a tape. To
adjust tracking manually, press CHANNEL eor d. To resume
automatic tracking, press CHANNEL eand dat the same time.
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM
1. Turn on the system and press TV-VCR.
2. Insert a standard VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR
deck.
3. Press SP/EP on the remote control to set the record speed to:
SP Standard Play, for best quality.
EP Extended Play, for maximum recording time (3 times longer
than SP).
4. Use 0-9 or CHANNEL e/ dto select the channel you wish to
record.
5. Press RECORD to start recording. The red LED on the RECORD
button will light on the front panel.
NOTES :
• 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.
• 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.
OPTIONS DURING RECORDING
• To pause recording, press PAUSE. The red LED on the RECORD
button will blink on the front panel.
• To resume recording, press RECORD or PAUSE.
• To add recording time in 10-minute increments, press RECORD
repeatedly. The unit will turn off when recording is finished.
• To stop recording, press STOP.
• 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 watch a DVD while you are recording, press DISC to select
the DVD deck, then press PLAY.
COPYING A DVD TO VHS TAPE
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2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the
disc tray.
3. Insert a standard VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR
deck.
4. Press COPY on the system front panel.
The DVD will begin playback and the VCR will begin recording.
If the DVD disc menu appears, press PLAY to start copying.
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.
SETTING A TIMED RECORDING
Follow these instructions to program the VCR to record up to eight
television shows.
1. Turn on the system and press TV-VCR.
2. Press SETUP/MENU on the remote control.
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.
4. Use the up/down arrow keys to select any available event and
then press ENTER/SET.
The first four events are on page 1 (labeled 1/2), and the second
four events are on page 2 (labeled 2/2).
5. Use the up/down arrow keys to set when to record, and then
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.
DAILY — Records every day.
SUN/MON/TUES/ETC. — Records every week on the same day.
6. Use e/ dto set the channel to record, and then press g.
7. Use e/ dto set the starting time, and then press g.
Press the AM/PM button to select AM or PM.
8. Use e/ dto set the stop time, and then press g.
Press the AM/PM button to select AM or PM.
9. Use e/ dto set the record speed (SP or EP), then press g.
10. When finished, press ENTER/SET to save the programmed
event.
11. Repeat steps 4-10 to record another event, or press
SETUP/MENU to exit.
12. Press POWER to turn off the system.
NOTES:
• To cancel a recording, highlight it in the timer record menu and press
RETURN/CANCEL.
• The system must be turned off for timed recordings.
BASIC DISC FUNCTIONS
Playing a DVD, CD or VCD
Follow these steps to play a DVD, CD or VCD.
1. Turn on the system and press DISC on the remote control, or
rotate FUNCTION SELECTOR to select DISC.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel to open the disc tray.
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
Use the following keys to navigate DVD disc menus.
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.
RETURN/CANCEL Press to display the previous menu or to exit the
disc menu.