6
PREPARATION
You must connect a TV to the system in order to use the system’s
DVD player. You can connect other audio and audio/visual
components to the system in order to use the Home Theater Audio
System’s surround sound capabilities.
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• The system comes with one set of audio/video cables. Your local
RadioShack store sells a wide variety of audio/video cables if you
need additional cables to connect components.
•
AUDIO OUT L/R
only works in DVD mode.
• The low frequency response of AUX OUT is dependent on the
5.1 CH/2.1 CH setting and whether the subwoofer is on or off.
CONNECTING YOUR TV
The unit can be connected to your TV in several different ways,
depending on the design of your TV.
RCA Audio/Video Jacks
Using the supplied audio/video cable, connect the
VIDEO OUT
and
AUDIO OUT
L/R
jacks to the VIDEO and left/right AUDIO IN jacks
on your TV.
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: If you want the sound to come from the supplied speakers,
you do not need to connect the audio cable.
S-Video Jack
1. Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the
S-VIDEO
(DVD)
jack on your unit to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
2. Use the supplied audio/video cable to connect the
AUDIO OUT
L/R
jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV. Do not connect the
yellow video plug.
Coaxial Antenna Jack
Some TVs do not have an RCA or S-Video jack, they only have a
coaxial antenna jack. In this case, you must purchase an RF
modulator (not supplied, available at your local RadioShack store).
CONNECTING A VCR
1. Using the supplied audio/video cable, connect the yellow plug
from the
VIDEO OUT
jack on your unit to VIDEO IN jack on
your TV.
2. Connect the supplied speakers and subwoofer to your DVD
unit. See “Connecting the Speakers & Subwoofer” on Page 7
3. Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the
VIDEO IN (VCR)
jack on your unit to the VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR.
4. Use an audio cable (not supplied) to connect the
AUDIO IN R/L
jacks on your unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on your VCR.
CONNECTING OTHER AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Use the supplied audio/video cable to connect the
AUDIO OUT L/R
jacks on your unit to the AUDIO IN jack or use a coaxial digital
audio cable (not supplied) to connect the coaxial cable to your other
equipment. Do not connect the yellow video plug.
Listening to Other Audio Equipment
1. Turn on the unit.
2. Turn on your audio equipment and follow the instructions
included with it to select the AUDIO IN or DIGITAL IN
function.
Analog Connection