Boston Acoustics DT7000 User's Manual

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DigitalTheater

7000

Integrated Home Theater System with Dolby®Digital Surround and BassTrac

DigitalTheater™7000

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with damp cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

13. Caution! Do not short output jack of power supply!

14. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Important Safety Instructions

This symbol found on the subwoofer indicates double insulation.

This symbol found on the subwoofer indicates the user should read all safety statements found in the user manual.

This symbol found on the subwoofer indicates hazards arising from dangerous voltages.

Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus

to rain or moisture.

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American Users:

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 or television reception. 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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Users:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Caution! Disconnect power before servicing.

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. Attention! Couper le courant avant'entretien.

Regulatory Compliance Statements

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Declaration of Conformity Konformitätserklärung Déclaration de Conformité Declaración de Conformidad Verklaring de Overeenstemming Dichiarazione di Conformità

We/Wir/ Nous/WIJ/Noi:

Boston Acoustics, Inc. 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody, MA 01960 USA

declare under our sole responsibility that the product erklären, in alleniniger Verantwortung, daß dieses Produkt, déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que le produit, declaramos, bajo nuestra sola responsabilidad, que el producto, verklaren onder onze verantwoordeijkheid, dat het product, dichiariamo sotto nostra unica responsabilità, che il prodotto,

DigitalTheater™ 7000 System

to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:

auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit der/den folgenden Norm(en) oder Richtlinie(n) übereinstimmt:

auquel se réfère cette déclaration est conforme à la (aux) norme(s) ou au(x) document(s) normatif(s):

al que se refiere esta declaración es conforme a la(s) norma(s) u otro(s) documento(s) normativo(s):

waarnaar deze verklaring verwijst, aan de volende noem(en) of richtlijn(en) beantwoordt:

a cui si riferisce questa dichiarazione è conforme alla/e sehuente/i norma/o documento/i normativo/i:

European Users:

This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directive:

(i) EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amending directive 92/31/EEC 93/68 EEC as per

- EN 50081-1:1992 according to EN55022: 1994/A1: 1995/A2: 1997 Class B EN61000-3-2: 1995 EN61000-3-3: 1995

- EN50082-1: 1997 according to EN61000-4-2: 1995 EN61000-4-3: 1997 ENV 50204: 1996 EN61000-4-6: 1996 EN61000-4-5: 1996 EN61000-4-11: 1996 EN61000-4-4: 1995

(ii) Low Voltage Directive (Safety) 72/23/EEC as per EN60065: 1993

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Japanese Users:

This equipment is in the Class 2 category (Information Technology Equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.

When used near a radio or TV receiver, this equipment may become the cause of radio interference. Read the instructions for correct handling.

Australian and New Zealand Users:

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 3548 set out by the Spectrum Management Agency. Caution! Disconnect power before servicing.

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This package contains —

Remote

“AAA” Batteries (4)

Subwoofer

Center channel speaker with display

Front left and right channel speakers (2)

Surround left and right speakers (2)

Front speaker key-hole wall-mount brackets (2)

Satellite speaker wall-mount brackets (2)

Satellite speaker up-mount brackets (2)

25 ft (64cm) short front speaker cables (2)

50 ft (127cm) long surround speaker cables (2)

20 ft (51cm) control and speaker cable

Digital input cable

Analog stereo input cable

Power cord

Self-adhesive rubber feet for subwoofer (4)

Self-adhesive rubber pads for speakers (4 x 5)

Wall-mount hardware (surround speakers)

Wall-mount hardware (front speakers)

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7000

™

igitalTheater

DIGITAL

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Specifications

System Frequency Response (±3dB) 35-20,000Hz

Maximum System SPL 110dB at typical listening position

Dolby Digital Decoder 20-bit DSP

Inputs Digital (2): Coaxial and optical

Analog (2): Stereo RCA Jacks

Remote Control Universal remote control with 3 pre-programmed buttons

for TV, VCR, DVD, Satellite or Cable Box.

Display (Center Channel) Alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD) shows input,

digital surround decoding mode, volume level and set-up

functions. 5 light emitting diodes (LEDs) show digital surround

decoding mode.

Center Channel Drive Unit 31⁄2” (89mm) woofer, 3⁄4” (19mm) dome tweeter,

actively equalized

Subwoofer Bass Unit 8” (200mm), actively equalized

Front Satellite Drive Units 31⁄2” (89mm woofer), 3⁄4” (19mm) dome tweeter,

actively equalized

Rear Satellite Drive Units 31⁄2” (89mm), actively equalized

Dimensions (H x W x D) Center Channel – 43⁄4 x 117⁄8 x 6” (120 x 300 x 153mm)

Subwoofer – 19

⁄8 x 131⁄4 x 14”(490 x 337 x 355mm)

Front Satellites – 6

⁄8 x 41⁄4 x 53⁄4” (175 x 108 x 146mm)

Surround Satellites – 4

⁄2 x 41⁄8 x 43⁄4” (110 x 105 x 120mm)

Weight Front Satellites – 4 lbs. (2kg)

Center Channel – 4 lbs. (2kg)

Subwoofer – 41 lbs. (19kg)

Surround Satellites – 2 lbs. (1kg)

Finish Matte Black; Black Ash Vinyl Veneer (subwoofer)

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Dolby Digital Decoder

DigitalTheater 7000 uses a state-of-the-art Dolby Digital decoder. It accepts a digital data stream from either of two digital inputs or converts either of two stereo analog inputs to digital format. The digital data can be either encoded Dolby Digital or linear PCM data. The decoder automatically detects the difference.

Center Channel Unit

This integrated unit goes on top of the TV and houses the center speaker, an alphanumeric display, and the infra-red remote control receiver. The center speaker is a two way design with a 3

⁄2” (89mm) copolymer bass

unit and

⁄4” (19mm) dome tweeter.

DigitalTheater 7000 utilizes MagnaGuard

magnetic shielding on the subwoofer and front speakers to prevent television picture interference or accidental disk erasure. The pre-programmed universal remote control operates the DigitalTheater 7000, and hundreds of different models of TVs, VCRs and cable boxes.

DigitalTheater 7000 Subwoofer with BassTrac

The DigitalTheater 7000 Subwoofer provides dramatic bass impact. It uses our long-excursion 8-inch (200mm) bass driver in a bass reflex enclosure. The result is a subwoofer that delivers deep, clean bass from a compact enclosure. Because of it’s high-powered amplifier and computer-optimized tuning, it is capable of impressive deep bass and high output from it’s remarkably compact enclosure. In addition, this subwoofer features BassTrac

, a proprietary new Boston-designed circuit that tracks the input signal to the subwoofer and prevents its amplifier from being driven into audible distortion. The benefit: The bass stays clean and strong at any listening level.

DigitalTheater 7000 Satellites

The DigitalTheater 7000 system provides four satellite speakers for the left and right front and left and right surround channels. The left and right front speakers match the center design with a 3

⁄2” (89mm) copolymer

bass unit and

⁄4” (19mm) dome tweeter. These speakers can be mounted on the wall, using the supplied wall-mounting brackets. Alternatively they can be placed on a bookshelf or table-top using the rubber feet provided.

Description

The Boston DigitalTheater 7000 is an integrated home theater sound system. It accepts signals from digital or analog sources, decodes them to produce surround sound for up to six channels and provides the amplifiers and speakers for those six channels. The power section uses separate actively-equalized amplifiers for each of the speakers, including the subwoofer. All that is needed is a DVD player, digital DSS satellite TV feed, or Hi-Fi VCR, and a monitor or TV for a complete home theater system. The DigitalTheater 7000 delivers wide-range, high-fidelity sound from a package that is easy to install and a pleasure to use.

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Center Channel

Place the DigitalTheater 7000 center channel on top of the video monitor or TV set. The front of the speaker should be flush with the front of the television.

Subwoofer

The level of bass output from the subwoofer will vary at different positions in the room. Corner placement provides the most bass output, while placement near only one wall provides somewhat less bass. Since low bass sounds are omnidirectional—the ear can’t tell from which direction they’re coming—the subwoofer can be located out of sight in the corner of the room, yet all the sound, including the bass, appears to come from the DigitalTheater 7000’s front speakers.

Front Satellite Speakers

The best location for the front speakers is to either side of the video monitor or TV. The speakers can be wall-mounted, or placed on a bookshelf, with equally good results.

Rear Satellite Speakers:

The best location for the rear speakers is to the side and slightly behind the listeners. The speakers can be wall-mounted facing out, as shown. It may be easier to run wire to the speakers if they are mounted near the floor, facing up towards the ceiling. This position will produce excellent surround results. Mounting brackets for both options are included.

How to Place the Boston DigitalTheater 7000 System in Your Room

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Using the Wall-Mount Bracket

The front left and right satellites may be wall-mounted using the included keyhole bracket. An optional pedestal shelf stand/wall-mount bracket (Model MRB) is available that provides greater positioning flexibility. For more information, contact your dealer or Boston Acoustics directly.

Install a #8 or #10 mounting screw on the wall (not supplied - consult a knowledgable installer regarding the proper hardware to use on your wall).

Attach the bracket to the back of the speaker with the other

⁄4 -20” machine screw and acorn

nut as shown.

If you are running wires behind the wall, make a

⁄8” (9.5mm) wire hole,

⁄4” (44mm) below the mounting

screw for the wire.

Insert one of the 1⁄4 -20” machine screws into the threaded insert on the back of the satellite as shown.

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Angle the speaker as desired, then adjust the machine screw against the keyhole bracket to hold the speaker’s position.

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(19 mm

(37mm)

Drill

" (11mm) holes

for toggle wings

6–32 x 2"

machine screws

flathead machine screw

Drill two 7⁄16” (11mm) holes for toggle wings.

If mounting on a surface other than drywall,

consult a knowledgeable installer about the

proper hardware to use on your wall.

If you are running speaker wire behind the wall,

drill a

⁄2” (12mm) hole 3⁄4” (19mm) below the top

toggle wing hole.

Attach bracket to speaker with the supplied

flathead machine screw.

Drill two

⁄8” (3mm) pilot holes for wood screws,

then mount screws. Leave about

⁄8” (3mm) of

screw thread exposed. If mounting on drywall,

use plastic anchors (not included). Consult

a knowledgeable installer about the proper

hardware to use on your wall.

Attach bracket to wall with machine screws

and toggle wings as shown.

Connect the speaker wire to the speaker.

Attach speaker bracket with flathead

machine screw.

If you are running speaker wire behind the

wall, drill a

⁄2” (12mm) hole 1" (25mm) below

the top screw hole.

Connect the speaker wire to the speaker.

Slip the bracket/speaker assembly onto

the screws.

Facing Up

Wall-mounting the surround satellite speakers

Facing Out

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(25mm)

(55mm)

flathead machine screw

#9 x 1" wood screws

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How to Wire Your Speakers

You need to wire your speakers correctly to obtain the best sound quality and the proper image. Wiring should just take a few minutes, but it’s important to do it carefully, since incorrect wiring (such as reversed connections) can result in a poor soundstage or poor bass.

The DigitalTheater 7000 includes all the necessary speaker wire required for an average sized room installation. All the wires are 18 gauge and have pre-stripped bare wire leads that connect to the speaker. Be sure to maintain the consistency of the + (red) and – (black) speaker connections by using the markings on the wire’s insulation.

IMPORTANT: On all the speakers, connect the red terminal to the bare wire lead that has the “+” sign on it’s insulation. Connect the black terminal to the other bare wire lead that has either the word “Boston” or the wire’s identification information on it.

Left and Right Front Satellites and Center Channel

Using the five-way binding posts: The binding

posts permit easy connection to banana plugs, pins, spade lugs, and bare wire. The metal surfaces are plated with gold to prevent corrosion.

NOTE: Before using banana plugs, first remove the red and black plastic CE safety insert caps.

Surround Satellites

Push down the buttons and insert the wire where shown. Be sure to connect + to + (red) and – to – (black).

Insert the wire in the hole and tighten

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Speaker Connection

Center Channel Speaker

Connect the short speaker cable, with the green RCA plug, between the green jack on the DigitalTheater 7000 subwoofer marked center and the speaker cable jack on the center channel speaker.

Connect the control cable, with blue mini-DIN plug on both ends, between the jack on the DigitalTheater 7000 subwoofer marked control and the control cable jack on the center channel speaker.

Satellite Speaker Connections

There are four satellite speakers, two for the front and two for the rear. The larger front speakers use the shorter cables, and the smaller rear surround speakers use the longer cables. Connect them as shown:

Plug the white plug of the short speaker cable into the jack labeled left front.

Plug the red plug of the short speaker cable into the jack labeled right front.

Plug the white plug of the long speaker cable into the jack labeled left surround.

Plug the red plug of the long speaker cable into the jack labeled right surround.

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Input Connections

DVD in: The the DigitalTheater 7000 may be connected to the digital output from any DVD player.

Note: DigitalTheater 7000 cannot be connected to the AC-3 output from a laserdisc player since a laserdisc is RF modulated. If you wish to use a Dolby Digital laserdisc player (with an “AC-3 RF output”), consult your dealer for a suitable adaptor.

To make the connection, use the black digital input cable. Plug one end into the digital output of the DVD player and the other into the black digital terminal on the subwoofer back panel.

DSS in: The DigitalTheater 7000 may be connected to the digital output from any DSS satellite television system that provides a digital audio output. To make this connection, use an optical digital cable like our DC-12 (not included — for more details, contact your dealer or Boston Acoustics directly).

Plug one end into the digital output of the DSS unit and the other into the DSS jack on the subwoofer back panel.

Note: Depending on it’s digital output, any digital source (DVD, MD, CD, satellite) can be connected to either the optical or coaxial (wired) digital inputs.

VCR and Audio in: The two stereo analog inputs on the DigitalTheater 7000 may be connected to any stereo analog source. Typically this will be a stereo TV, Hi-Fi VCR, or CD player. To make the connection, use the analog stereo cable. Plug one end into the audio outputs of the source unit and the other into the appropriate terminals on the subwoofer back panel. Make sure the correct color plug is connected to the correct color jack: red to red and white to white.

Source Connection

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Center Channel Display

Alphanumeric Display

This display shows the chosen input and the setting for system master volume, and the individual channel levels (“trim levels”) for the center speaker, surround speakers, and subwoofer. The master volume is numbered between 0 and 80, the trim levels for the center and surround speakers are between –9 and +9, and the trim level range for the subwoofer is between -9 and +15. The display dims after 5 seconds. When DigitalTheater 7000 is muted, the display reads “mute”. The system can be unmuted by pressing the mute button, the volume up or down buttons, or any input or system mode button. Following a choice of input or mode, the display also shows the audio format (Dolby Digital, etc). After making any adjustments, the display will return back to the chosen input and master volume and will then dim after 5 seconds.

Mode Group

Dolby Digital

This LED illuminates when the user has selected either the DSS or DVD input, and the system’s decoder has detected a Dolby Digital signal.

night mode

For low level listening, (late at night, for example), the quietest passages can be difficult to hear and the loud passages are often too loud. The night mode reduces the system’s dynamic range (the difference between loudest and softest sounds) so the quiet parts of the program are clearly audible even at low volume, while attenuating the loudest passages so others aren’t disturbed.

NOTE: The night mode can only be used when Dolby Digital is active. Because it is software- dependent, its effect can be subtle, depending on the particular program.

PCM

This LED illuminates when the user has selected either the DSS or DVD input, and the system’s decoder has detected a PCM signal.

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LED Display Panel On Center Channel Unit (cont.)

Pro Logic

This LED illuminates when either the Audio or VCR input is selected and the 5-ch mode on the remote control is selected. This LED will also illuminate in addition to the Dolby Digital LED when the DigitalTheater 7000 is sent a digital signal from a DVD player, but for some reason, either the software or the source unit is not configured for 5.1 channel digital operation. See NOTE below.

NOTE: For 5.1 channel digital playback, confirm that your software supports 5.1 channel playback and select “5.1” on the DVD’s main title screen. Also be sure that your DVD player is configured for Dolby Digital operation by selecting “Dolby Digital” from your DVD player’s set-up menu. Refer to the instructions that came with your DVD player.

2-ch stereo

This LED illuminates when the 2-ch mode is selected. 2-channel operation may be selected at any time, with any input. Sound will only be heard through the left and right speakers (plus subwoofer) during 2-channel operation.

Numeric Level Indicator

Operational Mode

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Boston power Turns DigitalTheater 7000 on

and off.

power Turns devices used with

DigitalTheater 7000 on or off. Press the button (

TV, VCR or cable) for the unit you

wish to turn on or off and then

power.

Numeric Keypad Used for entering the TV,

VCR, cable box, or DSS channel number and programming the remote.

Channel and Sound Group These five buttons

control the TV ,VCR, cable box, or DSS channel up or down, sound volume of the DigitalTheater 7000 up or down, and muting the DigitalTheater 7000.

VCR Group Controls the VCR or DVD—

play, pause, stop, fast forward, rewind and record. NOTE: The record button must be pressed twice to engage the record function to prevent accidental recording. The record button is inopera- tive when used on a DVD player.

Sound Input and Night Mode Pressing the

DVD or DSS button selects the DVD or DSS input. Pressing either button a sec-

ond time engages the system’s night mode, to make quiet passages more intelligible at low volumes and loud passages less intrusive.

5-ch/2-ch Pressing the 5-ch/2-ch button

turns the surround decoder on and off.

NOTE: For 5.1 channel digital playback, con-

firm that your software supports 5.1 channel playback and select “5.1” on the DVD’s main title screen. Also be sure that your DVD player is configured for Dolby Digital operation by selecting “Dolby Digital” from your DVD player’s set-up menu. Refer to the instructions that came with your DVD player.

When the 5-ch/2-ch button is pushed again, the sound becomes 2-channel stereo (the 2- ch LED will illuminate). Sound will be heard from the left and right channels plus subwoofer. There is no output from the center or surround channels.

When the surround decoder is engaged on stereo material by pressing the 5-ch/2-ch button, the Pro Logic LED will illuminate. In this

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Universal Remote Control

The DigitalTheater 7000 comes equipped with a universal remote control which will operate many TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, DVD players, and DSS units, as well as the DigitalTheater 7000 itself. This means only one remote control is needed to watch a movie, eliminating the clutter of multiple remotes.

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CH +

VOL- VOL+

MUTE

CH -

enter previous

rew

fast fwd

stop

record

Audio

DVD/night

5-ch / 2-ch test tone

L front R frontcenter

rear

L R subwoofer

DSS/night

play

paus

pause

rear

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Universal Remote Control (cont.)

(see Remote Control illustration on page 17)

case, there is usually output from all the speakers, even though the source material has not been encoded in the Dolby Surround format. NOTE: Programs recorded in mono will appear only in the center channel when surround is activated.

Many listeners enjoy the three-dimensional effect of regular stereo material played through the Surround decoder.

previous When using the remote to con-

trol your television, pressing this button reverts to the previously viewed channel (if your television has this function).

Programming the Universal Remote Control

This universal remote is pre-programmed for hundreds of different devices.

Install the 4 “AAA” batteries in the remote. Orient the batteries (+ or -) as shown in the battery compartment.

For your TV, VCR, cable box, DSS, or DVD player, look up the three-digit code for your particular model in the included booklet.

Press the button for the unit you wish to program—TV, VCR or cable box. The LED on the remote will blink.

• The VCR button can also be used to program DVD player codes, in place of the VCR.

• The cable button can also be used to program DSS codes, in place of the cable box.

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VOL- VOL+

enter previous

rew

record

DVD/night

5-ch / 2-ch test tone

L front R frontcenter

L R subwoofer

rear

CH +

MUTE

CH -

fast fwd

stop

Audio

DSS/night

play

paus

pause

rear

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Hold the setup button on the remote control for about three seconds, until the LED on the remote blinks twice.

Enter the three-digit code for your particular device. The LED on the remote will blink once after the first two numbers are entered, and twice after the last number is entered to signify it has accepted the programming. Example: 1 (blink), 2 (blink), 3 (blink-blink). A single long blink indicates an invalid key sequence.

Test the remote control on your device by pressing power on or off.

If the remote does not appear to be working, check that the right code was programmed. Many manufacturers have multiple codes for different devices; if the first code doesn’t work, try a different code. Make sure the LED on the remote blinks every time a button is pressed. If not, be certain the batteries are correctly installed or replace the batteries in the remote control.

Button Reassignment to Control Different Devices

You might have two devices that would be controlled by the same button (a VCR and a DVD, for example, each controlled by the VCR button, or a cable box and DSS, each controlled by the cable button). In that case, you will have to reassign one of the other buttons to control that device.

Example: If you have a VCR and DVD player, you will need to reassign the cable button to control the DVD player

Press setup

Press 992 on the numeric keypad

Press the source button (in this example, the VCR button)

Press the destination button (in this example, the cable button)

The cable button is now another VCR button, which can be used to control a DVD player.

Program the remote as described in steps 1-4.

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VOL- VOL+

enter previous

rew

record

DVD/night

5-ch / 2-ch test tone

L front R frontcenter

L R subwoofer

rear

CH +

MUTE

CH -

fast fwd

stop

Audio

DSS/night

play

paus

pause

rear

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Press test tone, and the test tone is heard moving clockwise from speaker to speaker at 2 second intervals. The center channel display indicates the speaker under test. The order should be left front, center, right front, right rear and left rear. (No test tone is heard from the subwoofer. Adjust the subwoofer level independently of the other channels according to personal taste or to compensate for the effects of room placement). If the tone does not move continuously from speaker to speaker then one or more speakers is not connected to the correct output on the subwoofer.

As the test tone rotates around the speakers, you may notice that some speakers are louder or softer than others. This is not due to any defect, but to the difference in room acoustics at different locations. The speaker levels should be individually adjusted so they all appear to have the same loudness at the listening position.

To adjust a specific speaker’s volume—

Press the button for the speaker you wish to adjust. The display on the center channel speaker will indicate for the speaker selected and the test tone will continue to circulate.

Press the volume up or down button to raise or lower the level of the selected speaker. After 5 seconds, the function of the volume button reverts to Master Volume control.

Press test tone again to turn it off.

To adjust the subwoofer volume—

Press the subwoofer button (the display indicates the subwoofer is undergoing adjustment).

Press the volume button to raise or lower the subwoofer level.

Even after calibrating the system, you may want to adjust the loudness levels of the center, satellite, or subwoofer channels to personal taste. Speaker levels can be adjusted at any time by selecting the speaker and using the volume control.

VOL- VOL+

CH +

CH -

MUTE

enter previous

rew

paus

play

stop

fast fwd

record

5-ch / 2-ch test tone

L front R frontcenter

L R subwoofer

Audio

DVD/night

DSS/night

pause

rear

Initial Setup – Test Tone

Before using the system, the relative speaker levels should be calibrated for optimum performance. This is easily accomplished by using the system’s built-in test tone to match the levels of the front and rear channels. The test tone button on the remote control generates the test tone for calibrating the speakers.

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Note: To reset all the speakers back to the factory default settings, first unplug the subwoofer, then point the remote at the center channel and press and hold down the “Vol+” button while plugging the subwoofer back in again.

To watch a Movie on DVD

Press the TV button and press Power to turn on the TV.

Press Boston Power to turn on the DigitalTheater 7000 system.

Press the VCR button and press Power to turn on the DVD player.

Note: If you have reassigned the cable button to control the DVD player, press cable instead of VCR.

Press DVD /night to select the DVD input.

Put the disc in the DVD and press play on the DigitalTheater 7000’s remote, or press play on the DVD player’s front panel.

Push 5-ch/2-ch for surround sound.

Adjust the vol controls up or down as desired.

Note: Pushing the DVD/night button again will toggle night mode on and off.

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To watch TV from DSS

Press the TV button and press Power to turn on the TV.

Press Boston Power to turn on the DigitalTheater 7000 system.

Press the cable button and press Power to turn on the DSS.

Note: If you have reassigned the VCR button to control the DSS, press VCR instead of cable.

Press DSS/night to select the DSS input.

Select the desired DSS channel on the DigitalTheater 7000 remote.

Push 5-ch/2-ch for surround sound.

Adjust the vol controls up or down as desired.

Note: Pushing the DSS/night button again will toggle the night mode on and off.

To listen to Music on CD using a DVD player

Press Boston Power to turn on the DigitalTheater 7000 system.

Press the VCR button and press Power to turn on the DVD player.

Note: If you have reassigned the cable button to control the DVD player, press cable instead of VCR.

Press DVD /DSS to select the DVD input.

Put the disc in the DVD and press play on the DigitalTheater 7000’s remote, or press play on the DVD’s front panel.

Push 5-ch/2-ch for surround sound according to personal taste.

Adjust the vol controls up or down as desired.

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To listen to Music on CD using a CD player

Press Boston Power to turn on the DigitalTheater 7000 system.

Press Audio to select the audio input. Put the disc in the CD player and press play on the CD player’s front panel.

Push 5-ch/2-ch according to personal taste.

Adjust the vol controls up or down as desired.

To watch a movie on a VCR

Press the TV button and press Power to turn on the TV.

Press Boston Power to turn on the DigitalTheater 7000 system.

Press the VCR button and press Power to turn on the VCR.

Press the lower VCR button to select the VCR input.

Put the tape in the VCR player and press play on the DigitalTheater 7000 remote.

Push 5-ch/2-ch according to personal taste.

Adjust the vol controls up or down

as desired.

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Limited Warranty

For one year from the date of purchase, Boston Acoustics will repair for the original owner any defect in materials or workmanship that occurs in normal use of the DigitalTheater 7000 system, without charge for parts and labor.

Your responsibilities are to use the system according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transportation to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip when requesting service.

Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse, misuse, accidents, shipping, or repairs or modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative.

This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

If Service Seems Necessary

First, contact the retailer from whom you purchased the system. If that is not possible, write to:

Boston Acoustics, Inc. 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody, MA 01960 U.S.A.

We will promptly advise you of what action to take. If it is necessary to return the product to the factory, please ship it prepaid. After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the U.S. and Canada.

300 Jubilee Drive

Peabody,

MA 01960 U.S.A.

978.538.5000

Boston, Boston Acoustics, BassTrac and MagnaGuard are registered trademarks and DigitalTheater is a trademark of Boston Acoustics, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic”, “AC-3”and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

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