RCA HT35752BD Home Theater System User Manual
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1. Connect the cable box between the VCR and splitter as shown All Option 2 scrambled channels will Cable Box be viewed through the VCR Remote Controllable Cable Box See the VCR user s guide for details on setting up the cable box Place the cable box on top of the VCR as shown Caution Be careful not Transmitters to block the VCR s ventilation holes cc o gt o c o LL 28 Notes 29 C USTOM HOMETHEATRE SEE 1994 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Printed in U S A 7 94 Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Part No 1057 563 01A Y THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 600 N Sherman Drive Indianapolis IN 462012. Install Speakers continuea Install Center Speaker A 1 Position the two center speaker spacers on top of the TV cabinet as shown below with the interlocking material facing the front Secure the spacers to the TV cabinet with two 10 32 x 1 1 2 screws and washers each Important Note Place the screw heads and washers in the inside of the TV cabinet Q 2 Connect the speaker wires to the corresponding positive and negative terminals on the center speaker U 3 Position speaker between spacers with front of speaker about one half inch from the front of TV cabinet Center Channel Speaker Spacers Interlocking Material a m dix M ff ca ie D cdi Screws From Inside DI CY Install Speakers continued Install Rear Surround Speakers Rear speakers are usually placed in the rear wall If the speakers cannot be mounted in a rear wall they are mounted in the ceiling There are two options for ceiling mounting Option 1 Seating area is within 16 feet of the back wall or Option 2 There is an interrupted back wall or seating area is farther than 16 feet from the back wall See illustrations below for mounting instructions and ceiling mounting options Speaker wire should have been run by the builder from the audio video component rack area to the speaker location
3. OUT J S VIDEO COMMMRTER y Splitter Set 1 Set 2 Audio Video Cable and Jack Color Codes e Yellow Video e Red Right Audio R e White Left Audio L Connect Components continued gt TV INPUT 8 OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO R V s O e E L meura Connect VCR The following items supplied in the accessory kit will be needed to connect the VCR One six foot three wire audio video cable one six foot two wire audio cable one three foot coaxial cable and two phono to phono Y adapters After the VCR is connected plug it into the outlet strip so the power to the clock is not interrupted 1 Connect the single plug of one Y adapter into the VCR s AUDIO R OUTPUT jack Connect the single plug of the other Y adapter into the VCR s AUDIO L MONO OUTPUT jack 2 Attach one end of the three wire audio video cable to the VCR by inserting the yellow plug in the VIDEO OUTPUT jack red plug in the Y adapter attached to the AUDIO R OUTPUT jack and the white plug in the Y adapter attached to the AUDIO L MONO OUTPUT jack 3 Attach the other end of the three wire audio video cable to the jack panel extension cable by inserting the yellow plug in the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack red plug into the AUDIO INPUT 1 R MONO jack and the white plug into the AUDIO INPUT 1 L jack 4 Attach one end of the two wire audio cable to the VCR by inserting the red plug
4. U 2 3 E 5 gt 2 5 w U o s o m o o o z lt m 2 E m D 14 Connect Components continued Connect Audio CD Player Use the audio cable packed with the CD player to connect the CD player After the CD player is connected plug it into one of the switched outlets on the back of the audio video receiver C 1 Attach one end of the two wire audio cable to the CD player by inserting the red plug into the LINE OUT R jack and the white plug into the LINE OUT L jack C 2 Attach the other end of the two wire audio cable to the audio video receiver by inserting the red plug into the AUDIO CD R jack and the white plug into the AUDIO CD L jack A N Receiver 999 VCR 2 LD VCR 2 LD CD Player OUT OUT 310 9 m 90909 m CD TAPE 1 DAT TAPE 2 MONITOR LINE OUT 15 Connect Components continued Connect Audio Video Receiver The audio video receiver should not be plugged in until all of the wires and cables are connected including the speaker wires To connect the audio video receiver use one six foot three wire audio video cable and speaker wire from the accessory kit Q I Attach one end of the three wire audio video cable to the audi
5. ROGA C usrou Home THEATRE Installation amp Hook U p Guide For 35 Built In System HT35752BD m ortant Information CAUTIONS WARNINGS The power cord plugs on all of the components are polarized one blade wider than the other Be sure any extension cord or multiple adapter you use is also polarized To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose any of these components to rain or moisture FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note This guide is written with the assumption that the area in which this system is installed has been built in accordance with RCA Custom Home Theatre Construction Guidelines 35 TV System for this model supplied to the builder or remodeler It also assumes that all instructions included in these construction guidelines have been followed and that the area is complete and ready to accept the system Table of Contents Important Information Cautions and Warnings auxeuerexee rs tr x EE SERE OUS Races Get Ready Unpack System cc senhepenkv enm iu aa p Check the Installation Area b Connect Speakers to Jack Panel Extension Cable Wire Front Rear and Center Speakers Other Connections to Back of Cabinet Area m Install Component and Softw
6. A Chan Label Parental Ct Chan Ctrl rl Off Normal Autoprogram L 3 Press to begin autoprogramming The TV will first program all channels for ANT A input and then program all channels for ANT B input 10 23 16 Antenna A Chan Label Parental Ctrl Off Chan Ctrl Normal Q 4 When the TV is finished cycling you can check to see which channels are in memory by pressing CHANNEL PRESET up or down Q 5 Since the VCR and LaserDisc player are connected through the audio video receiver to the input jacks on the TV you can view their signals by selecting channel 91 for VCR input 1 or channel 92 for LaserDisc player input 2 To add channels 91 and 92 to the TV s memory repeatedly press TV MENU to select Setup Menu and then press t or to display the setup functions Repeatedly press TV MENU to select Chan Mem function Then press 9 then 1 to add channel 91 Press to add the channel to memory Repeat for channel 92 Press CLEAR on the remote to remove menus from the screen Mute Video Menu Audio Menu 10 23 Chan Label Parental Ct Chan Ctrl Autoprogram rl Off Normal Chan Mem Stored 91 21 Test the System continued Set Up Channels on TV for VCR and LaserDisc Player The TV can be programmed to automatically tune to channel 91 for viewing pictures from the VCR when you press VCR1 on the remote When programmed press VCR1 on the remote to turn on
7. Before hooking up and installing the components and TV attach the trim frames now to test for proper fit It will be virtually impossible to perform any needed adjustments once the components are in place L 1 Insert trim frame cover over TV cabinet If necessary adjust spacing around TV cabinet using wood shims and the leveling legs located inside the bottom rear of the audio video cabinet L 2 Insert front and center speaker trim frames grills being careful to align interlocking materials U 3 Remove the four positioning brackets from the front of the component and software cabinet L 4 Insert trim frame around component and software cabinet If necessary adjust spacing around cabinet using leveling legs and wood shims Q 5 Once proper fit has been achieved use two 8 x 1 3 4 screws to attach the component and software cabinet to the support frame as shown on page 6 L 6 Remove component and software cabinet trim frame TV cabinet trim frame and center speaker trim frame grill and set aside for later use Leave the front speaker s trim frames grills in place Install Component and Software Cabinet Shelves Before you place the components determine the proper position of the glass shelves install the shelves and pull the connecting cables for each component through its shelf area Position the Components A 1 The audio video receiver goes on the top right side of the component compartment in front of the
8. in the Y adapter attached to the AUDIO R OUTPUT jack and the white plug in the Y adapter attached to the AUDIO L M ONO OUTPUT jack 5 Attach the other end of the two wire audio cable to the audio video receiver by inserting the red plug into the VCR 1 IN R jack and the white plug into the VCR 1 IN L jack 6 Attach one end of the three foot RF cable that came packed to the IN FROM ANTENNA connector on the VCR The other end will be connected later 7 Plug the VCR into the outlet strip Do not plug the VCR into a switched outlet on the audio video receiver A V Receiver 996029 Gur WED VCR 2 LD DSS MONITOR OUT Jack Panel VCR2 LD DSS SUBWOOFER Extension Cable 6 9 9 n HI FI da 6 e Ld SUBWOOFER i gt MONO TAPE 1 DAT___TAPE 2 MONITOR E gt D CABLE ANTENNA CENTER ANTA E in ghoi INPUT 2 ANTB VIDEO IN FROM O U S INPUT SELECT IN FROM ANTENNA e A OUT S VIDEO CONVERTER y OUT TO TV L To Be Connected Later 13 Connect Components continued gt Connect LaserD isc Player Use the two cables supplied with the LaserDisc player and one of the six foot two wire audio cables from the accessory kit to
9. shown on page 28 Additional cables may be required for connecting a cable box Q 1 Connect the coaxial cable previously attached to the VCR s IN FROM ANTENNA connector to the Set 2 connector on the two way splitter L 2 Connect one of the 6 coaxial cables from the Set 1 connector on the splitter to the CABLE ANTENNA ANT A connector on the jack panel extension cable O 3 Connect the other 6 coaxial cable from the Input connector on the splitter to the IN FROM ANT OR CABLE connector on the jack panel extension cable Jack Panel Extension Cable AUDIO uA UT SELECT OUT Ii a o L SUBWOOFER OUT R MON 1 C Ri JOI lo z t I 4 ABLE ANTENNA CENTER ANTA EI dis VIDEO INPUT SELECT NFROM OR z v c d N E L IN FROM MONO R r 1 INPUT 6 6 o ANTENNA Input OUTPUT Splitter AUDIO VIDEO Set 1 Set 2 18 Connect C ompone nts continued gt Connect TV The television is the last component of the system to be installed These connections can be made while the TV is still outside of the TV opening area Do not move the TV into place until the system has been completely tested f
10. the audio video receiver VCR TV and tune the TV to channel 91 When programmed press VCR2 LD on the remote to turn on the audio video receiver LaserDisc player TV and tune the TV to 92 to view the picture from the LaserDisc player AQ 1 Press TV on the remote to turn on the TV and audio video receiver Press CHANNEL PRESET to select an active channel Press VOLUME up or down to adjust the volume Q 2 Press TV MENU on the remote until Setup Menu is highlighted Press or on the remote to display the setup functions and then press TV MENU to select VCR1 Chan function 10 23 13 Chan Ctrl Normal Mute Autoprogram Video Menu Chan Mem Stored Audio Menu Cable Air Cable AQ 3 Enter channel number 91 by pressing 9 then 1 this is the channel to which the TV will tune automatically when VCR1 is pressed on the remote O 4 Press to enter channel 91 for VCR1 Chan 10 23 INPUT 1 91 CHAN Ctrl Normal Autoprogram Chan Mem Stored Cable Air Cable Q 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 substituting VCR2 Chan and pressing 9 then 2 for channel 92 to program the TV for the LaserDisc player 10 23 INPUT 2 92 Autoprogram Chan Mem Stored Cable Air Cable VCR1 Chan 91 22 Test the System continued Test the VCR See the VCR user s guide for complete VCR operating information L 1 Press VCR1 to turn on the VCR audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 91 This w
11. the opening be sure to run the TV s power cord and the connectors from the jack panel extension cable up through the square opening in the right rear of the cabinet Be sure that the wires for the front and center speakers are accessible Mount the TV Cabinet m 1 Place the TV s power cord and connectors from the jack panel so that you will be able to easily feed them through the back of the TV cabinet as it is being installed A 2 Place TV cabinet on top of component and software cabinet Move the TV cabinet back until the wood strip at the bottom front of the TV cabinet fits snugly into the two L notches on top of the component and software cabinet C 3 Secure the TV cabinet to the component and software cabinet using four 8 x 2 1 4 screws two at the front and two at the rear as shown below GC 4 Use the leveling legs in the bottom of the component and software cabinet to level the system if necessary TV Cabinet Screw Holes Screw Holes VM Wood Strip I L Notch P Component and Software Cabinet B L Notch me E n AR AE tH gt Leveling i E Screw Holes Install Speakers Install Left and Right Front Speakers a 1 Position left and right bottom speaker spacers with the interlocking material facing the front and the grooved section at the bottom on top of the component and software
12. Q 1 Connect speaker wires to left and right rear speakers making note of how the right and and left and wires are connected D 2 Tilt speaker into opening until it is flush against the wall or ceiling Q 3 Use the two 8 x 1 1 2 Phillips panhead screws supplied with the speaker to screw the inner side of the speaker to the stud Flippers are provided for the side of the speaker if no stud is available L 4 If speaker is in ceiling use screws to mount speaker to framing Q 5 Attach the grill frame to the speakers using the four 6 x 3 8 Phillips panhead screws supplied with the speaker A 6 Carefully push perforated steel grill into grill frame If grill does not fit tightly into the frame use pliers to gently bend the edge or lip of the frame out slightly as shown Mounting To Back Wall Tweeters Face Towards Ceiling Rear Surround Speaker Placement Options Speakers attached to Rear Wall Mounting To Ceiling Option 2 Mounting To Ceiling Option 1 With Respect To An Interrupted Back Wall With Respect To An Uninterrupted Back Wall Or An Uninterrupted Back Wall 16 ft 16 ft Or Less From Seating Area Or More Behind Listening Area Aim Tweeters Towards Seating Area Aim Tweeters Towards Back Wall Speakers Attached to Ceiling Option 1 Speakers Attached to Ceiling Option 2 Test Trim Frames
13. are Cabinet Mount Audio Video Component and Software Cabinet 5 Install TV Cabinet Mount IV Cabinet Install Speakers Install Left and Right Front Speakers Install Center Speaker idr irlanda Bl Install Rear Surround Speakers tr es sw pl Test Trim Frames inenen e E E Ress pue Install Component and Software Cabinet Shelves Position the Components erri sanrs pn pen Eeri eens Install Glass Shelves iraniani ore OR Cet sla Connect Components Master Diagram ssssssssss eee Connect VER serorea cibi ni Connect LaserDisc Player E E 14 Connect Audio CD Player 0 ccc cece eee Connect Audio Video Receiver 6 17 Connect Signal Splitter cc secre rer Ep RE GER ded Connect the TV s ied bre dee ev e E Pe ed Check Power Cord Connections ssricsecrestaresis pidr tins Test the System Test Audio Video Receiver and Speakers bal AutoProgram TV s Channel Memory 00 0220005 bal Set Up Channels on TV for VCR and LaserDisc Player Test the VCR iiusiii ciare Test the LaserDisc Player iii y eet ree eere n Test the Audio CD Player Final Installation Optional Adjust PICTURE TILT Switches p3 Install TV in TV Cabinet sees bs Cleaning TV Screen and TV Trim Frame s Acrylic Shield Install Trim Frames si cirie iii tee Rex Install Glass Doors on Component and Software Cabi
14. cabinet adjacent to the TV cabinet Note Left and right spacers can be distinguished by their vertical openings The left spacers have their openings on the right side and the right spacers have their openings on the left All four spacers must have grooved sections at the bottom A 2 Use the 10 32 x 1 1 2 screws and washers provided to attach the bottom left and right speaker spacers to the TV cabinet Important Note Place the screw heads and washers in the inside of the TV cabinet C 3 Position left and right top speaker spacers with the interlocking material facing out on top of the speakers Secure the top spacers to the TV cabinet the same as the bottom spacers were attached in Step 2 Q 4 Connect the speaker wires to the corresponding positive and negative terminals on the left and right front speakers U 5 Remove the grills from the speakers and position them on the bottom spacers aligning the front of the speakers one half inch back from the front edge of the spacers Opening Opening Left s E Right pad zal c om side na E E Ak 1 gt SR Left Groove Groove O Right Front Front Speaker Opening Opening Speaker i DI E e Left E n n e as Right Speaker co PCEN io Z CN EE ai fg enni Speaker Spacer 5 F I Spacer Interlocking Interlocking Material O Material Do a g Groove FCS Groove
15. ches If the picture appears tilted adjust the PICTURE TILT switches on the back of the TV These switches compensate for the effect the Earth s magnetic field has on the picture The location and position of the TV changes this effect so try to adjust the switches with the TV facing the right direction and located as close as possible to its installation point 1 Make sure the STRENGTH switch is in the OFF position Then move the STRENGTH switch to the LOW position 2 If the tilt is still not satisfactory move the STRENGTH switch to the HIGH position If this makes the tilt worse go to the next step 3 If the tilt is still not satisfactory change the position of the the POLARITY switch and adjust the STRENGTH switch for the best picture Install TV in TV Cabinet 1 Carefully lift TV into position in the TV Cabinet The front of the TV should sit back from the front of the TV cabinet Clean the TV Screen and TV Trim Frame s Acrylic Shield 1 Make sure TV is turned off 2 Use a damp soft cloth to clean TV screen and TV trim frame s acrylic shield Install Trim Frame 1 Insert trim frame around component and software cabinet the frames should not need adjustment 2 Insert trim frame on TV cabinet 3 If the front speaker trim frames grills are not installed insert them by aligning the interlocking material 4 Insert center speaker trim frame by aligning the interlocking material 25 Final Installation cont
16. connect the player After the LaserDisc player is connected plug it into the outlet strip C 1 Attach one end of a two wire audio cable to the LaserDisc player by inserting the red plug into the AUDIO OUT 2 2 R jack and the white plug into the AUDIO OUT 2 1 L jack C 2 Attach the other end of the two wire audio cable to the audio video receiver by inserting the red plug into the AUDIO VCR2 LD IN R jack and the white plug into the AUDIO VCR2 LD IN L jack L 3 Attach one end of a two wire audio cable to the LaserDisc player by inserting the red plug into the AUDIO OUT 1 2 R jack and the white plug into the AUDIO OUT 1 1 L jack U 4 Attach the other end of the two wire audio cable to the jack panel extension cable by inserting the red plug into the AUDIO INPUT 2 R MONO jack and the white plug into the AUDIO INPUT 2 L jack U 5 Attachone end of the one wire video cable to the LaserDisc player by inserting the yellow plug into the VIDEO OUT 1 jack L 6 Attach the other end of the one wire video cable to the audio video receiver by inserting the yellow plug into the VIDEO VCR2 LD IN jack A N Receiver amp DSS MONITOR Jack Panel Extension Cable I o o o UT ABLE ANTENNA CENTER ANTA 00 90 a 09099 m TAPE t DAT TAPE 2 MONITOR z 3 c 3 IN FROM DSS ANT VIDEO IN FROM INPUT SELECT cc ANT 09 CABLE 1 2 OUT
17. e connections A 1 Cut and label wires for the front and center speakers e The front R and L speakers will require approximately eight feet of wire e The center speaker will require approximately 12 feet of wire e Speaker wire should have already been run by the builder from the rear speaker location to the back of the audio video cabinet L 2 Solder each wire to the corresponding terminal on the back of the jack panel extension cable ONLY SOLDER WIRES TO SHADED TERMINALS SHOWN OS SE a OO SUE ie IN FROM ANTENNA OR CABLE Other Connections to Back of Cabinet Area Make Other Connections to Back of Component Area While you have easy access to the back of the audio video component cabinet some additional connections should be made A 1 Identify cable TV and or home antenna source s Connect the cable TV or home antenna to the IN FROM ANTENNA OR CABLE connector on the back of the jack panel extension cable If necessary use the 12 RF cable packed in the accessory kit C 2 Extend the FM antenna shipped with the audio video receiver to its full length and attach it to the back wall frame Run the antenna wire through the fan s power cord hole in the audio video component cabinet Label the FM antenna wire It will be connected to the audio video receiver later CL 3 At
18. eaker wire run from audio video component and software cabinet area to each rear wall or ceiling speaker opening 4 Cable TV and or home antenna source s available 5 Make sure the support frame for the audio video component and software cabinet is level Caution The speaker wire in the walls must be both UL listed and CL2 type Wiring must also meet all state and local code requirements Connect Speakers to J ack Panel Extension Cable The front center and rear speaker wires must be soldered to the back of the jack panel extension cable that came attached to the audio video component cabinet Be sure the speaker wires are long enough to solder the wires to the jack panel extension cable before placing the audio video component cabinet in its opening Important Note When soldering speaker wires strip about one inch of insulation off the wire Then wrap the wire at least one and a half times around the terminal before soldering Caution Do not let the bare wires touch each other This will cause damage to the audio video receiver Wire Front Rear and Center Speakers When installing speakers and connecting components be sure to label or make note of how wires are connected The wires usually can be distinguished by the texture of their cover either ribbed or smooth or the marking on their cover marked with a or unmarked Use ribbed or marked wire for positive connections and smooth or unmarked wire for negativ
19. fficiently to hold shelves in place Do not overtighten Note Store any extra shelves in the bottom of the audio video cabinet 11 Connect Components Master Diagram Connections need to be made between the components and the front side of the jack panel extension cable To make access easier while connecting the components you may want to keep the audio video receiver out in front of the cabinet Position the CD player LaserDisc player and VCR toward the front of their shelves After all of the connections are completed move all of the components into their proper places The TV is the last component to be installed Move it as close to the opening as possible until the system has been tested AN Receiver 909 99 Ow dur DEO DSS MONITOR OUT DSS SUB WOOFER OUT Oy 6m TAPE i DAT TAPE 2 MONITOR LaserDisc Player VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT CD Player me L GI R LINE OUT VCR R L IN FROM p ANTENNA INPUT 9 OUTPUT OUT TO TV AUDIO VIDEO I R L Jack Panel Extension Cable who SH HI FIOUT SELECT OUT SI SUBWOOFER udo INPUT 1 St CABLE ANTENNA CENTER ANTA IN FROM DSS ANT MONO o S R INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT seLECT IN FROM SURROUND cages ANT 6 CABLE L
20. h door for proper alignment and adjust if necessary by loosening the screws and moving glass door in or out on the hinge C 5 Pullthe foam pads out from inside of each of the push plates Remove the paper backing from each foam pad and attach it over the top of each door as shown below making sure it is located in front of the magnetic latch Foam Pad Glass L 6 Repeat the procedures for the remaining doors If you have any questions or are missing any components please contact 1 800 721 4007 27 Optional Connection Diagram Connection for System Requiring a Cable Box If the cable system requires a cable box connect it to the splitter as shown Additional cables may be required Important Note If the cable box is remote controllable the VCR may be able to control it Place the cable box on top of the VCR as shown below Option 1 Cable Box Kaum Required for All Extension Cable Channels AUDIO s VCR MAU IRE UR Connect the cable box between the jack panel A ode DATA extension cable and the a T P4 e splitter as shown O m AUDIO VIDEO CABLE ANTENNA CENTER ANTA OUTTOTV INFROM NT wA pi CG 6 N Im Q SURROUND e Weur select N FROM al ee PL Option 2 Cable Box 1 e OD Required Only for Scrambled Channels E
21. ill also set the remote to operate the VCR Q 2 Press PG MEM on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU Then press 4 to select the CHANNEL SETUP menu VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Programming Timer Programming Review Programs Channel Setup BUM CHANNEL SETUP 1 Auto Search Channels 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Tuning Mode CABLE CH 14 Searching Channels C 3 Press 1 to select Auto Search Channels and start the VCR autoprogramming The VCR will scan through all channels and place active channels into memory The TV will return to a picture when programming is completed Press CHANNEL PRESET up or down to view active channels The VCR will automatically select ANTENNA or CABLE during Auto Search Channels If you need to manually select antenna or cable TV press 3 to switch between ANTENNA or CABLE Q 4 Make sure the TV s picture and sound quality are good Also check to see that the TV s picture is from the channel selected on the VCR O 5 Insert a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY to check playback capability If the safety tab has been removed from the cassette it will begin playback automatically 23 Test the System continued 24 gt Test the LaserDisc Player See the LaserDisc player user s guide for complete LaserDisc player operating information _ 1 Remove the set screws from the LaserDisc player UU 2 Press VCR2 LD on the remote to turn on the LaserDisc p
22. inals on the jack panel extension cable O 5 Use at least 3 feet of speaker wire to connect the audio video receiver s SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR terminals to corresponding SURROUND terminals on the jack panel extension cable Jack Panel Extension Cable A V Receiver I 2 o E m o 4 o i o c I 23 1o T m D S R 9 ABLE ANTENNA ANTA IN FROM DSS ANT VIDEO i IN FROM INPUT SELECT ANT OR e CABLE L OUT e z t c 3 vz ml 53 L4 E o Q O0 o SURROUND 9 E o m e Q o z lt m 3 E m 3 n O 6 Attach FM antenna to the audio video receiver s FM ANT 3000 BAL terminals A 7 Attach AM loop antenna to the audio video receiver s AM ANT FM Antenna AM Antenna AN Receiver terminals C 8 Plug the heat dissipation fan into one of the SWITCHED outlets on the back of the audio video receiver This allows the fan to operate only when the system is turned on A 9 Plug the audio video receiver into the outlet strip 17 Connect Components continued gt Connect Signal Splitter The two way splitter supplied in the accessory kit is used to complete connection of the components Use the two 6 inch RF coaxial cables from the accessory kit Important Note Optional connections for systems including a cable box are
23. inued Install Glass Doors on Component and Software Cabinet The final installation step is assembling and installing the glass doors on the component and software cabinet When installed the two outer doors will open outward and the two inner doors will open toward the center Hinges and magnetic catches have been preinstalled for the four supplied doors L 1 Position the left pair of glass doors in front of cabinet and determine the position of the push plates and the four metal mounting plates Q 2 Peel the paper from the metal mounting plates and stick them to the inside of the glass doors flush with the top and bottom of the door and approximately 1 16 from the side as shown below Metal Mounting Plate Glass Door Inside of Glass Door continued on next page 26 Final Installation continued Install Glass Doors continued L 3 Slide doors into hinges with the metal mounting plates toward the inside facing the screw holes in the hinge Secure door into each hinge by inserting the supplied 1 4 hinge screws into the hinge and gently tightening them against the metal mounting plate Note The glass door which has RCA Custom Home Theatre on it goes on the left hand side of the cabinet Door Inside of Door Shown C 4 Check eac
24. jack panel extension cable Allow at least two inches of area above the receiver for proper circulation C 2 The LaserDisc player is placed underneath the audio video receiver on the bottom of the cabinet No second shelf is needed Allow at least one inch of area above the player for proper air circulation C 3 The compact disc player is placed on the top of the left side of the component compartment Allow at least one inch of area above the player for proper air circulation C 4 The VCR is placed on the second shelf of the left side of the component compartment Allow at least one inch of area above the VCR for proper air circulation 10 Install Component and Software Cabinet Shelves continued Install Glass Shelves A LAfter determining the proper shelf position insert the retainer clips with screw heads facing down in the correct predrilled holes of the component and software cabinet as shown below There are four clips for each shelf Do not use less than four since this could damage the shelf A 2 Slide the glass shelves into the retainer clips so that the front edge of the shelf is slightly recessed from the front edge of the component and software cabinet divider It may be necessary to loosen screws before inserting the shelf Shelf Retainer del Shelf m y Shelf Retainer Clip Q 3 Tighten the retainer clip screws su
25. layer audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 92 This will also set the remote to operate the player L 3 Press OPEN CLOSE on the player to open the disc table Center a laser disc in the groove of the table corresponding to the size of the disc as shown below 5 Inch CD CDV CD CDV Place label 8 Inch LD side up LD Place side up you 3 Inch CD want to play 12 Inch LD On two sided disc the side facing up will play first and then the other side will play Q 4 Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the player to close the disc table and start playing the laser disc Q 5 Check the video and audio signals from the player Test the Audio CD Player See the audio CD player s use and care guide for complete CD player operating information d 1 Press AUDIO SHIFT then CD on the remote or POWER on the player to turn on the CD player and audio video receiver d 2 Press OPEN CLOSE on the front of the player to open the disc table U 3 Loada CD Press OPEN CLOSE on the player to close the disc table and PLAY to start playing the CD d 4 Check CD player s audio signal Final Installation o V D After testing the components place them in their proper place in the component and software cabinet Be sure all unwanted materials have been removed from the cabinet interior and that the fan and all other components have been plugged in O ptional Adjust PICTU RE TILT Swit
26. net 26 27 Optional Connection Diagram Connection for System Requiring a Cable Box Introduction This guide contains instructions for installing and connecting components of the 35 inch built in Custom Home Theatre system These step by step procedures are presented in sequence and should be followed carefully Use the small boxes next to the instructions to check off completed tasks vf We recommend that two people are available to install this system Get Ready D Unpack System Important Note Be sure to record all of the Model and Serial Numbers on the Limited Warranty Registration form located in the accessory kit for the owners to submit with their registration cards 1 Look inside the accessory kit ACCKIT752 for the Installation Checkoff List This list is provided for each system and must be filled out for each installation 2 Unpack all of the boxes 3 Look inside the accessory kit ACCKIT752 for the Inventory Checklist If you are missing any items contact 1 800 721 4007 Check the Installation Area After unpacking the system check the installation area to make sure the following things are ready 1 A 20 AMP dedicated duplex power source located on the rear wall directly behind the speaker opening 2 For emergency situations a system power disconnect switch should be connected to the dedicated duplex as shown on the blueprint 3 16 gauge or larger sp
27. ning Brackets Positioning Brackets Leveling Legs A 3 Place the cabinet on top of support frame and slide backward as far as the positioning brackets will allow Leave the brackets in place They will be removed later Important Notes Before Proceeding Make sure speaker wires are soldered to terminals on back of jack panel extension cable See page 3 for details Make sure the leveling legs in the bottom of the audio video component rack are positioned on top of the kneewall construction See the blueprint for kneewall details Q 4 Center the cabinet in the opening leaving a 3 16 gap on each side Use wood shims if necessary so the trim frame can be placed later Q 5 Place the outlet strip that came in the accessory kit in the bottom of the cabinet Run the strip s power cord through the hole in the back of the rack and plug it into the wall outlet A 6 Tape the front speaker wires to the top left and right of the audio video component and software rack area and the center speaker wire to the framing lumber in the arch of the opening so they are easily accessible after the TV cabinet has been installed A 7 Run the AM and FM antenna wires from the outside of the audio video component cabinet through the fan s power cord hole in the back of the cabinet Install TV Cabinet The TV cabinet is shipped assembled Before final positioning of the TV cabinet in
28. o video receiver by inserting the yellow plug into the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack the red plug into the AUDIO TV R jack and the white plug into the AUDIO TV L jack A 2 Attach the other end of the three wire audio video cable to the jack panel extension cable by inserting the yellow plug into the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack the red plug into the AUDIO SELECT OUT R MONO jack and the white plug into the AUDIO SELECT OUT L jack A N Receiver 9 019 6 9 6 OUT OUT TV 16 VCR 2 LD DSS MONITOR OUT VCR 2 LD 9 9 9 IN CD TAPE 1 DAT OUT 9 DSS SUB WOFFER OUT m TAPE 2 MONITOR Jack Panel Extension Cable AUDIO EN gt R R mono V7 UT SELECT OUT L LL SUBWOOFER OUT I a o O 2 z 3 S o ABLE ANTENNA CENTER ANTA 9 l z o S VIDEO COI z lt m 2 3 continued on next page FE BF ONCE 9 28 GE kysa ESss Connect Components continued A 3 Use at least 3 feet of speaker wire to connect the audio video receiver s SPEAKERS MAIN terminals to corresponding FRONT terminals on the jack panel extension cable O 4 Use at least 3 feet of speaker wire to connect the audio video receiver s SPEAKERS CENTER terminals to corresponding CENTER term
29. one pink noise Check the volume level of each speaker as the noise moves clockwise from one channel to another automatically If front surround speakers were added to the system press FRONT to apply the pink noise to these speakers Note Both rear surround speakers will have the test tone on them at the same time L 6 Press the appropriate speaker source button FRONT CENTER or REAR and then press or to adjust level Press TEST again to end the test Note Pressing FRONT is for adjusting front surround speakers if connected To adjust the front right and left speakers you must use the amplifier s volume control A 7 Press AUDIO SHIFT then FM AM on the remote or AM FM on the receiver to activate the AM FM tuner AutoProgram TV s Channel Memory By using the TV s AutoProgram feature the TV will automatically cycle through all channels and place only the active channels into its channel memory There must be an active cable or antenna attached to the TV before AutoProgramming Test the System continued See the TV owner s manual for complete operating information L 1 Press TV on the remote to turn on the TV and audio video receiver Select an active channel on the TV Adjust the volume Q 2 Press TV MENU on the remote repeatedly until Setup Menu is highlighted Press on the remote once and then press TV MENU repeatedly until Autoprogram is highlighted Mute Video Menu Audio Menu Antenna
30. or operation L 1 Connect the audio video component rack s jack panel extension cable connectors to the corresponding terminals on the jack panel on the back of the TV All plugs connectors and jacks are labeled Q 2 Attach the TV s power cord plugged into the wall earlier to the power connector on the back of the TV Check Power Cord Connections 1 Make sure all components are plugged in correctly e The TV and outlet strip should be plugged into the switched 20 amp duplex electrical outlet o yY Important Note The builder should have added a system disconnect switch to the system so the owner can manually shut off power to all components Therefore it is very important that the TV and outlet strip be plugged into the switched 20 AMP duplex e The audio video receiver VCR and LaserDisc player should be plugged into the outlet strip The CD player and cooling fan should be plugged into one of the switched outlets on the back of the audio video receiver Go p AN Receiver y pa CD Player LaserDisc Player Wall Outlet Outlet Strip 19 Test the System 20 The testing and initial programming of components can be done at the component or by remote control Conduct these tests before moving the TV into position Note Unless otherwise noted all remote control references in this guide will be referring to the system remote control which came packed with the audio video
31. receiver Install the four AAA batteries that came packed with the remote Test the Audio Video Receiver and Speakers The audio video receiver tunes the audio signals for AM and FM radio reception and controls the audio inputs and surround modes for the TV VCR LaserDisc and CD player Note See the audio video receiver s use and care guide for complete operating information L 1 Turn off the TV s internal speakers Press TV to turn on the TV and audio video receiver and set the remote to operate the TV Repeatedly press TV MENU on the remote to select Audio Menu Then press or to display the audio functions Mute Video Menu Setup Menu C 2 Repeatedly press TV MENU on the remote to select Speakers On Then press or to turn off the TV s internal speakers Balance Vista Stereo SAP Stereo SRS off SRS Width Off Q 3 Adjustthe volume by pressing VOLUME up or down on the remote or turn the VOLUME control on the receiver U 4 In order to test the speakers the audio mode on the receiver must be set to PRO LOGIC Repeatedly press SUR MODE on the remote or SURROUND MODE on the receiver to set the audio mode to PRO LOGIC The indicator next to PRO LOGIC on the receiver will light Note If the audio mode does not change when you press SURROUND MODE press BYPASS on the receiver and then press SURROUND MODE again A 5 Press TEST on the audio video receiver to generate the test t
32. tach the AM loop antenna shipped with the audio video receiver to the back of the audio video rack as close as possible to the fan s power cord opening in the back of the cabinet Run the antenna wire through the fan s power cord hole into the audio video component cabinet Label the AM loop antenna wire It will be connected to the audio video receiver later Caution Before plugging in the power cord make sure the disconnect switch on the outside wall is off Leave the switch off until time to test the components A 4 Plug the 8 power cord supplied in the accessory kit into the dedicated duplex outlet and place it where it will be easily accessible after the component and software rack is in place Install Component and Software Cabinet The audio video component and software cabinet is shipped assembled with four positioning brackets facing inward and a heat dissipation fan and jack panel extension cable already installed The cabinet goes in the bottom of the system opening and sits on top of the support frame Mount Audio Video Component and Software Cabinet Q 1 Run the fan s power cord from the outside of the audio video component cabinet through the round power cord hole Later the fan s power cord will be plugged into the audio video receiver Q 2 Remove the four positioning brackets on the front of the cabinet reverse their position and retighten Power Cord Hole amp 9 T Positio
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