Page 2 - Read this First; THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW; Notes on Unauthorized Discs; NOTES ON COPYRIGHT
2 Read this First ˆ Read this First This audio system is made and tested to meet exacting safety stan-dards. It meets both UL and FCC requirements. Warnings: • This system employs a laser light beam. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service thisdevice, due to pos...
Page 3 - MAKING CABLE CONNECTIONS; Cleaning Discs; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 Read this First MAKING CABLE CONNECTIONS Be careful not to bend cables over the top of the receiver. If cables are placed on top of the receiver, the magnetic field prod-cued by the receiver’s transformers can cause the speakers to pro-duce a humming noise. USING DISCS When using discs, you must a...
Page 4 - Note to CATV System Installer
4 Read this First 18. Lightning — For added protection for this product during a light- ning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long peri-ods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect theantenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the prod-uct due to lightning ...
Page 5 - Contents
5 Contents ˆ Contents Features .......................................................................................... 6 Preparation ..................................................................................... 7 Connecting Components .........................................................
Page 6 - Features
6 Features ˆ Features Your Complete 7-Piece 600-Watt Home Theater Audio System is agreat system that incorporates some of the best features in home the-ater technology. The Home Theater Audio System comes completewith a shielded center-channel speaker, a band pass-type subwoofer,two shielded front-c...
Page 7 - Preparation; CONNECTING COMPONENTS; CONNECTING ANTENNAS
7 Preparation ˆ Preparation CONNECTING COMPONENTS You must connect a TV to the receiver in order to use the receiver’sDVD 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...
Page 8 - AM Outdoor Antenna; CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS; PLACING THE SPEAKERS
8 Preparation Connect the loop antenna’s wires to AM and GND . Place the antenna in a location (for example, on a shelf or window frame) that gives thebest reception. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the entire system,speaker cords and the power cord to prevent unwanted noise. AM Outdoo...
Page 9 - Receiver Operation; A QUICK LOOK AT THE RECEIVER’S CONTROLS
9 Receiver Operation ˆ Receiver Operation A QUICK LOOK AT THE RECEIVER’S CONTROLS DISC 1, 2, 3 – Press to open or close the disc trays. Note: You cannot use these but-tons in tuner mode. DISC SKIP/TUNING MODE – Press to skip discs in DVD/CD mode.In tuner mode, press to switch between presets and man...
Page 10 - USING THE TUNER; Listening To FM Stereo Broadcasts; Presetting Radio Stations; Auto Preset; USING THE CD PLAYER
10 Receiver Operation USING THE TUNER 1. Press POWER . The receiver defaults to the last selected function. 2. Rotate FUNCTION to the tuner function. 3. Press BAND to select the desired band. 4. Repeatedly press TUNING/PRESET )ý )ý )ý )ý # # # # or ,ý- ,ý- ,ý- ,ý- to tune in the desired station. Whe...
Page 11 - Continuous Play; USING NIGHT MODE; USING THE SLEEP TIMER
11 Receiver Operation To move forward through a track, hold down TUNING/PRESET ,- ,- ,- ,- for about 2 seconds. Repeat up to two times to increase the fast-forward speed. To resume playback, press PLAY . Note: At the beginning or end of a track on an audio CD, thescan speed returns to normal. To mov...
Page 12 - Remote Control Operation; A QUICK LOOK AT THE REMOTE CONTROL
12 Remote Control Operation ˆ Remote Control Operation A QUICK LOOK AT THE REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is sh...
Page 13 - Changing the Speaker Size; Changing the Channel Level
13 Remote Control Operation SETTING UP THE SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM You can use your Home Theater Audio System as soon as you take itout of the packaging. If you wish to fine-tune the system (for example,substitute different speakers or alter the sound distribution), follow thedirections below. Changin...
Page 14 - Surround Effects; CONTROLLING THE TUNER
14 Remote Control Operation 11. Press 7 7 7 7 . Iý '&<J Iý '&<J Iý '&<J Iý '&<J appears. To change the distance between the listening position and the rear (surround) speakers, repeatedlypress 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 until you reach the desired level ( &ý &ý &ý &am...
Page 15 - CONTROLLING THE CD PLAYER; Changing the Sound Mode; Using GUI Menu Icons
15 Remote Control Operation Auto Preset 1. Press BAND to select the desired band. 2. Hold down MEMORY for about 3 seconds. 3. The tuner automatically begins scanning, and stores the first 30 strong signals it receives. 4. Scanning stops automatically after radio stations have been stored in the auto...
Page 16 - Programming Tracks; CONTROLLING THE SLEEP TIMER
16 Remote Control Operation Programming Tracks This function allows you to program up to 32 tracks for playback inany desired order. This function only operates with audio CDs (notDVDs). Note: The disc must be recognized by the receiver, so play the discfor a little while after loading, then program...
Page 17 - DVD Player Operation; BASIC PLAYBACK; Stopping Play
17 DVD Player Operation ˆ DVD Player Operation BASIC PLAYBACK 1. Press POWER . The last selected function appears. 2. If necessary, press the remote’s DVD or rotate the receiver’s FUNCTION until DVD appears. 3. Press DISC 1 , DISC 2 , or DISC 3 to open the desired disc tray. EF;D EF;D EF;D EF;D appe...
Page 18 - Skipping Chapters; ADVANCED FEATURES; Using a Title Menu
18 DVD Player Operation Skipping Chapters To skip forward, press TUNING/PRESET - - - - . The receiver skips for- ward one chapter each time the button is pressed. To skip backward, press TUNING/PRESET ) ) ) ) . If you press TUNING/ PRESET ) ) ) ) once midway through a chapter, the receiver returns t...
Page 19 - SETTING RATING LEVEL AND PASSWORD
19 DVD Player Operation Press MENU during play. The DVD menu available on the disc now appears. Pressing RETURN resumes play from the scene when MENU was first pressed. Note: The resume play option might not be possible on certain discs. Press the remote’s 8 8 8 8 , 9 9 9 9 , 6 6 6 6 , or 7 7 7 7 , ...
Page 20 - Setting a Password; SELECTING TV ASPECT
20 DVD Player Operation 5. Press DVD SET UP to exit. Notes: • Some titles do not match with the rating level described as above. • If you change the level and enter a password, playback of all DVDs with ratings higher than your selection will be blocked,unless you enter the correct password again. F...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting
21 Troubleshooting ˆ Troubleshooting This receiver has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from RadioShack. If your receiv-er is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1-800-THE-SHACK for assistance. Incorrect...
Page 22 - CARE
22 Troubleshooting If the receiver does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insertagain to return to normal operating conditions. CARE Keep the receiver dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the ...
Page 23 - Manuracturer’s Codes; TV Codes
23 Manuracturer’s Codes ˆ Manuracturer’s Codes TV Codes Brand Codes ABEX 272 ADMIRAL 101 AKAI 102 ALLERON 146 AMTRON 138 AOC 104,105,106,107 AUDIOVOX 138 BELCOR 104 BELL & HOWELL 101, 262 BRADFORD 138 BROKWOOD 104 CANDLE 104, 106, 108 CELEBRITY 102 CITIZEN 104, 106, 108, 138, 205, 271 COLORTYME ...
Page 24 - VCR Codes
24 Manuracturer’s Codes VCR Codes QUASAR 103, 154 RADIOSHACK/REALIS-TIC 104, 106, 112, 138, 149, 185, 262, 271, 272 RCA 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 110, 119, 120, 121, 135, 156, 185, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 210, 221, 279, 281, 287, 290 SAMPO 104, 106, 271, 272 SAMSUNG 104, 105, 106, 112, 115, 119, 204...
Page 25 - Cable Codes
25 Manuracturer’s Codes Cable Codes MAGNIN 413 MARANTZ 409, 410, 411, 416, 418, 421, 458, 462 MARTA 414 MASUSHITA 421 MEI 421 MEMOREX 411, 413, 414, 421, 423, 426, 504, 531 MGA 429, 465, 513 MGGNAVOX 421, 449, 462, 504 MGN TECHOLOGY 413 MIDLAND 453 MINOLTA 455, 456, 507 MITSUBISHI 406, 407, 419, 421...
Page 26 - SAT Codes
26 Manuracturer’s Codes SAT Codes HITACHI 703 HYTEX 702 JASCO 711 JERROLD 703, 705, 707, 714, 718, 723, 724, 746, 753, 782, 783, 784, 785, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792 LG (GOLDSTAR) 770, 771, 779, 780 MAGNAVOX 725 MEMOREX 726 MOVIE TIME 702, 727, 728 NSC 702, 727, 728 OAK 702, 727, 728 PANASONIC 748, 752...
Page 27 - Specifications; Amplifier Section
27 Specifications ˆ Specifications Amplifier Section Output Power (6 ohms, 40 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 0.9% T.H.D) : Stereo .......................................................................................... Front L/R (2 Channel Driven)100W x 2ch Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% T.H.D) Front L/R (2 Chan...
Page 28 - Speaker Section; Miscellaneous
28 Specifications S-Video Y-Output Level .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohm S-Video C-Output Level .................................
