GOLDSTAR XBS444 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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MODEL: XBS444 Combo Home Theater System

DVD + VCR + Amp + 6 Speakers

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Speaker Positions

The normal setup uses 6 speakers (2 front speakers, center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer).

• Front Speakers

From your listening poition, place the speakers an equal distance away and with an interval of 45 degrees between speakers.

• Center Speaker

It is ideal if the center speaker and front speakers at the same height. You would normally place the center speaker above or below the television as shown below.

• Rear Speakers

Place the rear surround speakers to the left and right behind the primary listening area. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere required for surround playback. For best results, do not install the rear speakers too far behind the listening position, install them at or above the level of the listener’s ears. It is also effective to direct the rear speakers towards a wall or ceiling to further disperse the sound. For smaller room sizes, if the audience is near to the rear wall, place the rear speakers opposite each other, and 24 - 36 inches above the listeners’ ears.

•Subwoofer

This can be placed in any front position.

P/N: 3840R-Q026H

Zenith Part No. 206-03920

Rear Speaker

(Left)

Front Speaker

(Left)

SUB-

WOOFER

Center

Speaker

Front Speaker (Right)

Rear Speaker (Right)

Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+Hi-Fi VCR System

Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV.

Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to the jack marked ANTENNA/CABLE IN on your DVD+Hi-Fi VCR System.

If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to an Antenna Adapter (300ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied) and slip the Adapter onto the ANTENNA/CABLE IN jack. The Adapter does not screw on to the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR, it just slips over the jack.

Speaker System Connections

Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords, match the colors on the cords with the terminal colors. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.).

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 Be sure to match the speaker cord to the

appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3 and # to #. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and lack bass.

 When making the sound louder, adjust the

sound level carefully to avoid excessive volume output to the speakers.

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Do not disassemble the front covers of supplied speakers.

 Only 2-channel stereo (Front Left, Front Right &

Subwoofer) is available in VCR mode, thus sound might not be heard from center or rear speakers during VCR playback. (For further sound mode details, please refer to page 15 of the Owner’s manual.)

Radio Antenna Connections

Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for radio listening.

Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connectors.

Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connectors.

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 To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop

antenna away from the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR System and other components.

 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.  After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep

it as horizontal as possible.

TV Connections

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Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV.

RF Coaxial Connection (R)

Connect the ANTENNA/CABLE OUT jack on the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable provided (R).

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If you use this connection, tune the TV to the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR System’s RF output channel (CH 3 or 4).

How to set the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR’s RF output channel

While the

DVD+Hi-Fi VCR System

is turned

off,

press and hold TUNING (v/V) on the front panel for about five seconds to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or CH 04). “RF 03” or “RF 04” appears in the display window.

Video Connection (V)

Connect the MONITOR OUT jack on the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR to the video in jack on the TV using the supplied video cable (V).

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If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

S-Video Connection (S)

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR System to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the S-Video cable (S).

Component Video (Color Stream®) connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).

Progressive Scan (ColorStream®pro) Connection

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If your television is high-definition or “digital ready”, you may take advantage of the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR System’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible.

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If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR.

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).

FRONT

(R 4 )

REAR

CENTER

( 4 )

REAR (L 4 )

FRONT (L 4 )

SUB

WOOFER

( 8 )

ANT IN

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

CATV or ANTENNA

To Wall Outlet

When you connect this system to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections.

AM Loop Antenna

FM Wire Antenna

Front Speaker

(Right)

Center

Speaker

Front Speaker

(Left)

Rear Speaker

(Right)

Rear Speaker

(Left)

Subwoofer

ANTENNA

GND

S-VIDEO OUT

OUT

ANTENNA/CABLE

SPEAKERS

FRONT

(R 4 )

REAR

CENTER

( 4 )

REAR (L 4 )

FRONT (L 4 )

SUB

WOOFER

( 8 )

VIDEO

MONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO /

PROGRESSIVE SCAN INPUT