Audiovox AVR2000 Instruction Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANU AL
Please read the instruction manual carefully before using your unit.
GENERAL
Table Of Contents
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........1
Supplied Accessories
Main unit .............................................................X1
Remote control unit ..............................................X1
Home theater speaker .........................................X6
Speaker wire .......................................................X5
Audio/Video cable ................................................X1
AM LOOP antenna ..............................................X1
FM antenna .........................................................X1
Manual guide book ..............................................X1
FUNCTION CONTROL .......................................2
Front Panel .........................................................2
Rear Panel .........................................................2
Remote Control ..................................................3
Using the Remote Control Correctly ......................3
Battery Replacement ..........................................3
SETUP ..............................................................4
Power Connection ...............................................4
Connecting the Speakers & Subwoofer .................4
Mounting the Rear Surround Speakers .................4
Positioning the Speakers & Subwoofer .................5
Setting the Input Mode and Listening Channels ...5
Connecting the Radio Antenna ............................6
Video & Audio Input/Output Setting ......................6
SOUND ADJUSTMENT ......................................8
To Adjust the Balance ........................................8
To Adjust the Sound Quality ................................8
To Adjust the Delay Effect ...................................8
RADIO OPERA TION ..........................................9
To Tune Into a Station Manually ...........................9
To Search for a Station Automatically ..................9
To Preset Stations ..............................................9
To Tune Into a Preset Station ..............................9
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .........................10
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this production.
For best performance, please read this manual
carefully.
It will guide you in operating your product.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.‘Dolby’,‘Dolby Digital’,‘Pro Logic’
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of 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 undesirable
operation.
Notes on Placement
• Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.
• Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
• In a cabinet, allow about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free space around the unit for adequate ventilation.
• Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth,
or by placing it on carpet.
Notes on Safety
• When connecting or disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord
may damage it and create a hazard.
• Unplug the unit during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
• Check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage before use.
Note on Condensation
• When left in a heated room where is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside
the unit. When there is condensation inside, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for
1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room up and dry the unit before use.
Notes on Maintenance
• Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.
• Do not place a heavy object on or step on the unit. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury
and serious damage to the unit.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within
the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to cause an electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
this owner manual.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT . (FOR USA AND CANAD A ONL Y)
The symbol for Class II (Double lnsulation)
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WARNING:
• Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to a qualified technician.
• Do not place anything directly on top of the unit, it may cause damage.
Rear Panel
FUNCTION CONTROL
1. PO WER button
Turn the power on or off.
2. A V3 A UDIO IN (L&R) jacks
Connect to audio outputs.
3. AV3 VIDEO IN jac k
Connect to video outputs.
4. A V1/2/3 buttons
Press AV1 or AV2 to enter auto-detected/autoswitching mode, press again to switch to
“forced analog mode”. Press AV3 button to
select the AV3 input.
5. TUNER / BAND button
Select the radio mode and press again to select
between FM and AM band.
6. PRESET button
Select the memorized radio station.
7. TUNING -/+ buttons
Search a radio station.
8. Display window
Show the status of the unit.
9. Remote Control sensor
Accepts the remote control signals.
10. V OLUME knob
Adjust the volume.
11. ST ANDBY indicator
When the unit is turned into standby mode by
the remote control, the light will illuminate.
12. 3 STEREO indicator
The light illuminates when 3 STEREO is
selected in AV IN mode.
13. PRO LOGIC indicator
The light illuminates when Dolby Pro Logic is
active in AV IN mode.
14. DIGIT AL indicator
The light illuminates when Dolby Digital signal
is input in AV IN mode.
Front Panel
15. AV2 VIDEO IN Jack
16. AV2 AUDIO IN (L & R) Jacks
17. AV2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN Jack
18. AV1 DIGITAL AUDIO IN Jack
19. AV1 VIDEO IN Jack
20. AV1 AUDIO IN (L & R) Jacks
21. Right Front Speaker terminals
22. Center Speaker terminals
23. Left Front Speaker terminals
24. Power Cord
25. FM ANTENNA terminals
26. AM LOOP ANTENNA jack
27. TV VIDEO OUT jack
28. TV AUDIO OUT (L & R) jacks
29. Right Rear Speaker terminals
30. Subwoofer terminals
31. Left Rear Speaker terminals
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FUNCTION CONTROL
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Remote Control
1. Point the remote control at the remote sensor located on the unit.
2. When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared remote sensor may be degraded,
causing unreliable operation.
3. The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 4 meters (13 feet).
When the battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the remote control is greatly reduced and you will
need to replace the battery.
Note:
If the remote control will not be used for a long prriod of time, remove the battery to avoid damage caused by
battery leakage corrosion.
1.Open the battery door. 2.Insert one CR2025
(3V) size battery.
Attention:Take out the PVC sheet before operating
the remote control.
1. PO WER button
Turns the unit ON, or puts the unit into
STANDBY mode.
2. BAND button
Switch the radio band between FM and AM.
3. TUNING button
Search a radio station.
4. MEMOR Y button
Memorize a radio station.
5. SURROUND button
Change the output channels or the output
sound mode in AV IN mode.
6. V OL +/- buttons
Increase or decrease the volume.
7. FUNCTION button
Select the tuner mode and AV inputs. Every
time the button is pressed, the mode will
change cyclically as: AV1->AV2->AV3->Tuner
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8. NEXT button
Select the preset stations or adjust the sound
level.
9. DISPLA Y b utton
Show the current sound channel or status.
10. TUNING button
Search a radio station.
11. SOUND button
Select sound balance and tone control for
adjustment with the NEXT/PREV buttons.
12. MONO/STEREO button
Select FM STEREO or FM MONO mode.
13. PREV button
Select the preset stations or adjust the sound
level.
14. TEST button
Test the volume of each speaker.
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Battery Replacement
Using the Remote Control Correctly
SETUP
Power Connection
Caution:
• Before you plug in the unit, make sure that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage.
• Keep your hands dry when you are connecting the power cord to the wall outlet in case of electric shock.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord.
1. The speaker cords have been color-cord to simplify connection. Just plug the ends of each speaker wire
into the corresponding jacks on the rear of the unit, matching the color tube on the end of the speaker wire
to the color-cord connector. Make sure to connect the red (+) wire to the red (+) terminal on the rear of the
unit, and the black (-) wire to the black (-) terminal on the rear of the unit.
2. Connect each of the speaker wires to a satellite speaker. Make sure to connect the red (+) wire to the red (+)
terminal on the rear of the unit, and the black (-) wire to the black (-) terminal on the rear of the unit.
3. The subwoofer is the ONLY speaker which should be connected to the subwoofer jacks on the rear of the
unit. Connecting any other speaker to the subwoofer jacks may damage the unit.
Caution:
To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to turn off the unit before making any connection.
1. Mark the correct mounting position on the wall.
2. Insert a fixing screw(s) at the marked position on the wall.
3. Align the slot hole(s) of the speaker over the screw and pull the speaker downward until it is firmly hooked.
Need More Help?
DO NOT RETURN THIS TO THE STORE
Please call Customer Service at 1-800-252-6123
or visit online help at http://www.18002526123.com
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Mounting the Rear Surround Speakers
Connecting the Speakers & Subwoofer
SETUP
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Positioning the Speakers & Subwoofer
Setting the Input Mode and Listening Channels
Remarks:
1. "O" The speaker is active." X " The speaker is inactive.
2. Generally, only Front Left, Right speakers and Subwoofer are active in TUNER mode.
3. 3 STEREO mode creates a surround sound effect without using the rear speakers. In this mode, no sound
comes from the rear speakers.
AV1: Turn on the unit and “AV1” will automatically show on the display, press AV1 button again until “AV1
ANALOG” appears on the display.
AV2: Turn on the unit and press AV2 button to select the AV2 input mode, press the button again until “AV2
ANALOG” appears on the display.
AV3: The AV3 audio input is analog only.
Notes:
• AV1 and AV2 input mode can auto-detect the input source(digital or analog) and auto-switch to the
corresponding mode.
• To enter “force analog” mode, press AV1 or AV2 button again until “AV1 ANALOG” or “AV2 ANALOG” appears
on the display. “Force analog” mode is available for AV1 and AV2 only.
• You can press the SURROUND button repeatedly on the remote control to change the sound output status.
Please see the table below.
The following table shows which speakers are working in various modes.
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SUBWOOFER
Can be placed anywhere.
REAR SPEAKERS
Place right beside or slightly
behind your listening position,
and a little higher than your ears.
CENTER
Place on the top of or below the TV.
FRONT SPEAKERS
Place on both sides of the TV,
equal distances apart.
SETUP
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Connecting the Radio Antenna
FM: Connect the FM antenna (included) to the FM ANTENNA terminals. Fully unwind the wire antenna. Then
extend the wire antenna and place it in the position that sounds best.
AM: Connect the loop antenna (included) to the AM LOOP ANTENNA jack. Rotate the antenna to get the best
receiving position.
A V1 (SA T/VCR)
Connect the audio and video output jacks of the AV equipment (VCR, Satellite receiver, etc.) to the audio and
video input jacks on the unit with an Audio/Video cable (included).
If the AV equipment has a bitstream/PCM coaxial audio out jack, Connect the equipment to the unit by using
a coaxial cable.
A V2 (DVD)
Connect the audio and video output jacks of the DVD player to the audio and video input jacks on the unit with
an Audio/Video cable (included).
Connect the coaxial digital audio output jack of the DVD player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN on the unit by using
a coaxial cable.
Video & Audio Input/Output Setting
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TV
Connect the audio and video input jacks of your TV to the audio and video output jacks on the unit with an
Audio/Video cable (included). Refer to that TV’s owner’s manual.
To record the playing signal, connect AUDIO OUT to the recordable equipment (Recordable cassette player,
Recordable MD player, etc.).
Watching a D VD
1. Connect the unit to the TV and the DVD player.
2. Turn on the unit and press the FUNCTION button on the remote control to select AV2 auto-detected mode,
or press AV2 button on the front panel directly. If no sound in digital input mode, press AV2 button of the
front panel to AV2 ANALOG mode. “Force analog” mode is activated by pressing the front panel AV2 button
only.
3. Turn on your TV and select the corresponding video input that you have connected to the unit.
4. Turn on your DVD player to start playing.
Video & Audio Input/Output Setting(Continued)
SETUP
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AV3
Connect the audio and video output jacks of the AV equipment (Video game console, etc.) to the audio and
video input jacks on the unit.
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Remarks:
Dolby Digital is a surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and now available
to reproduce this realistic effect in the home.
You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with this dynamic realistic sound by connecting
the unit to the DVD player with bitstream/PCM coaxial output.
Dolby Pro Logic is a sound system that was developed to get a better sense of presence from sources
encoded with Dolby Surround. The feeling of position has been improved by the addition of a separate center
speaker channel.
You can enjoy the dynamic realistic sound of Dolby Pro Logic Surround by connecting the unit to the equipment
gives Dolby Pro Logic signal with a coaxial cable or Audio cable. The output sound from the rear speakers will
be monaural.
Adjust the speaker balance with the remote control. Press the SOUND button to select the desired speaker
and press NEXT or PREV button to adjust the channel level.
Notes :
1. If you do not press any button within a few seconds, the display will return to normal.
2. Every press on the SOUND button will change the menu cyclically as below:
Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select an equalization mode (BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE). Press the
NEXT or PREV button to adjust the level.
• BASS: Adjust the low range of sounds.
• MIDDLE: Adjust the middle range of sounds.
• TREBLE: Adjust the high range of sounds.
Press the SOUND button until the menu “ MODE LINE ” appears. Press the NEXT or PREV button to switch
between “ MODE LINE ” and “ MODE RF ”. The “ MODE LINE” and “ MODE RF ” are only effective when Dolby
Digital signal is input in AV IN mode.
• MODE LINE: Enables dialogue normalization without compression scaling.
• MODE RF: Causes dialogue to be reproduce at a level that compares well with quality television broadcasts
and premium movie channels with fully compression scaling.
Note:
• Bass, middle and treble control the sound from the front left and right speakers.
Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select the delay time of the center speaker and the rear speakers.
Press the NEXT or PREV button to adjust the delay time (millisecond).
• P DELAY: Set the delay time of the rear speakers for Dolby Pro Logic mode.
• D DELAY: Set the delay time of the rear speakers for Dolby Digital mode.
• C DELAY: Set the delay time of the center speaker.
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SOUND ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Balance
To Adjust the Sound Quality
To Adjust the Delay Effect
Notes:
1. This unit supports three digital input modes:
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch. In this mode, press the SURROUND button on the remote control to select between
Dolby D (5 CH.) and Downmix (2 CH.).
• Dolby Digital 2.0ch. In this mode, press the SURROUND button to select among Dolby D (2 CH.), 3
STEREO (3 CH.) and DOLBY PRO LOGIC (4 CH.).
• PCM. In this mode, press the SURROUND button to select among STEREO, 3 STEREO and DOLBY
PRO LOGIC.
2. When analog signal is input, press the SURROUND button to select among STEREO, 3 STEREO and
DOLBY PRO LOGIC.
The table below shows the front panel indicator and the display status in various modes.
RADIO OPERA TION
1. Press the TUNER/BAND button on the unit or the FUNCTION button on the remote control until the frequency
band appears on the display.
2. Press the TUNER/BAND button again or the BAND button on the remote control to select the desired band.
3. Press either of the TUNING buttons to tune into a station.
FM Stereo
Press the MONO/STEREO button on the remote control until “STEREO” appears on the display. When the
radio signal is weak, the “ ((ST)) ” indicator will flash.
Weak FM Stations
Press the MONO/STEREO button until “MONO” appears on the display. Background noise will be reduced but
the signal reproduced will be mono. To restore stereo reception, press the MONO/STEREO button again.
• Hold down either of the TUNING buttons on the unit or the remote control for 1 to 2 seconds, and a station
is searched automatically. After tuning into a station, the search stops.
• The search may not stop at a station with a very weak signal.
• When the search is in progress, press either of the TUNING buttons again to stop searching.
You can tune into a stored station directly by pressing the PRESET button.
20 stations on FM band can be preset.
20 stations on AM band can be preset.
1. Press the TUNER/BAND button on the unit or the FUNCTION button on the remote control until the frequency
band appears on the display.
2. Press the TUNER/BAND button on the unit again or the BAND button on the remote control to select the
desired band.
3. Use the TUNING button to find your desired station.
4. Press the MEMORY button on the remote.
5. Press the NEXT or PREV button to select the preset number and press the MEMORY button on the remote
control to store the station.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 to store other stations.
7. To change the preset station. Repeat steps 2-5.
1. Press the TUNER/BAND button on the unit or the FUNCTION button on the remote control until the frequency
band appears on the display.
2. Press the TUNER/BAND button again or the BAND button on the remote control to select the desired band.
3. Press the PRESET button on the unit repeatedly or the NEXT or PREV button to select the preset station.
4. To check the preset stations. Press the PRESET button repeatedly.
Notes:
• Only the two front speakers and the subwoofer are active in tuner mode.
• The SURROUND and TEST buttons on the remote control are unavailable in tuner mode.
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To Tune Into a Station Manually
To Search for a Station Automatically
To Preset Stations
To Tune Into a Preset Station
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