GoVideo DHT7100 User Manual
DHT7100
DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM
• DVD, CD, VCD and MP3-CD playback
• AM/FM Stereo Receiver
• Five Wall-Mountable Speakers plus Subwoofer
• Built-in 270W Amplifier
• Built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder
• Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Out
• English, French and Spanish
On-Screen Menus
SSC.7100.091101
CONGRATULATIONS...
...on your purchase of this Go-Video DVD Home Theater System!
We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come. In case warranty service is required, please take
a moment to attach your receipt to this manual and write down your Serial Number (located on the back
panel of the DVD system):
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS
1 LASER product.
Use of controls adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCK DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.
DANGER
This symbol 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 constitute risk of fire or electric
shock.
W ARNING
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this product.
W ARNING:
To r educe the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE TOP COVER, NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never
remove covers unless qualified to do so. This unit
contains dangerous voltages. Always remove main
plug from the socket before any service operation
and when not in use for a long period.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use this unit for commercial use. This unit
is designed for your enjoyment in your home. We
cannot be liable for the quality of the unit if you
use it for commercial use.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC
provides guidelines for proper the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
Go-Video is a registered trademark of Sensory Science Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. DTS
and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of DTS Technology, LLC. All other brand and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Copyright 2001. Sensory Science Corp. All rights reserved.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS
This user’s guide is organized to get you started with the DHT7100 as quickly as possible. The first
two chapters present all the basics, including connections and the most commonly used features.
Chapters 3 and 4 cover special playback and setup features. Chapter 5 contains helpful customer
service and troubleshooting info, followed by a visual and topical Index. Enjoy!
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1 - GETTING STARTED ................................................... 1
Welcome ........................................................................ 1
Disc Compatibility .......................................................... 1
Step 1 - Unpack .............................................................. 2
Step 2 - Insert Remote Batteries .................................... 2
Step 3 - Connect video to TV ......................................... 2
Step 4 - Place & Connect Speakers ................................ 3
Step 5 - Connect Antenna .............................................. 4
Step 6 - Power On the System ....................................... 4
Step 7 - Program Remote to Operate TV....................... 5
Step 8 - Optional Connections ....................................... 6
2 - BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................. 7
Selecting DVD, Tuner or Aux.......................................... 7
Basic Disc Playback ........................................................ 8
Disc Menu Navigation .................................................... 8
Options During Playback................................................ 9
Volume Settings ........................................................... 10
Listening to the Radio .................................................. 10
Programming Station Presets ....................................... 11
MP3 playback ............................................................... 12
3 - SPECIAL FEATURES ................................................ 13
Display .......................................................................... 13
Go To ............................................................................ 14
Title............................................................................... 14
Angle ............................................................................ 15
Zoom ............................................................................ 15
Subtitle ......................................................................... 15
Audio ............................................................................ 15
Repeat .......................................................................... 16
AB Repeat .................................................................... 16
Program ........................................................................ 16
Remain.......................................................................... 17
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ............................ 17
Sleep ............................................................................ 18
Pro logic ....................................................................... 18
DSP mode .................................................................... 19
Effect ............................................................................ 19
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4 - ADVANCED SETUP ................................................. 20
Setting Speaker Sizes ................................................... 20
Adding Center & Rear Delays ...................................... 20
Setting Speaker Balance and Levels ............................ 21
Calculating Delays ........................................................ 21
Using the Test Tone Generator..................................... 21
Setup Menu Navigation ............................................... 22
Language Preferences .................................................. 22
TV Screen Size .............................................................. 23
Rating Levels ................................................................ 24
Digital Output Format .................................................. 24
5 - HELP........................................................................ 25
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 25
Disc Handling Precautions............................................ 27
System Maintenance .................................................... 27
Technical Specifications................................................ 28
Warranty ....................................................................... 29
INDEX .......................................................................... 30
Front Panel Controls..................................................... 30
Front Panel Display ...................................................... 30
Rear Panel .................................................................... 31
Remote Control (under sliding panel) .......................... 31
Remote Control (top section) ....................................... 32
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SAFETY
Before you begin, be sure to read these special safety precautions.
READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the unit is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the unit and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and maintenance instructions
should be followed.
CLEANING
Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for dusting cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS
Do not use attachments not recommended
by the video product manufacturer, as they
may be hazardous.
WATER & MOISTURE
Do not use this video unit near water—for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool or the like.
ACCESSORIES
Do not place this video unit on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The video
unit may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to
the unit. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table recom-
mended by the manufacturer or
sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and
should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
VENTILATION
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. Never place your DVD
system on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface, on or near a radiator or heat register.
This video unit should not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES
This video unit should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home consult your
appliance dealer or local power company. For
video units intended to be operated from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
This video unit may be equipped with either
a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3wire grounding plug having a third (grounding) pin.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet try reversing the plug. If
the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the unit.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA
GROUNDING
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna
or cable system is grounded to provide some
protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National
Safety
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Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
figure below.
LIGHTNING
For added protection of this video unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power line surges.
POWER LINES
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, where
it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system
extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
spillage occur, unplug unit and have it
checked by a technician before use.
SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to a dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b If any liquid has been spilled onto or ob-
jects have fallen into the video unit.
c If the video unit has been exposed to rain
or water.
d If the video unit does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore
the video unit to its normal operation.
e If the video unit has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f When the video unit exhibits a distinct
change in performance—this indicates a
need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or those
having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.
OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS
Never push objects of any kind into this video
unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquids of any kind onto the unit. Should
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SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this video unit ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the
video unit is in safe operating order.
HEAT
This video unit should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
GETTING STARTED
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WELCOME
Welcome to the DHT7100, the all-in-one digital home theater system, complete with a DVD
player, AM/FM receiver and built-in amplifier! Now you can enjoy all your favorite home
entertainment media in one integrated package, including:
• DVD movies in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound
• Audio and Video CDs
• MP3 audio files burned on CD-R/CD-RW
• Plus all your favorite AM/FM radio stations!
This Chapter shows you everything you need to set up your DHT7100, from
unpacking to connections to powering on the system.
DISC COMPATIBILITY
The DHT7100 can play discs with the
following logos:
• DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Video
• CD Audio
•Video-CD
• Region 1
• Dolby Digital
• DTS (Digital Theater Sound)
• MP3
• CD-R/CD-RW
Not supported: LD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
NOTE
• DVD players and discs are coded by region. This DVD player is
coded Region 1, which includes the U.S., U.S. territories and
Canada. If a disc is not coded for Region 1, it will not play.
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STEP 1 - UNPACK
Before you begin, make sure the following
accessories are included in your DHT7100
packing case:
• Remote Control
• AM Loop Antenna
• FM Antenna
•Video cable
• User’s Guide
•Warranty Card
STEP 2 - INSERT REMOTE
BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of
the remote by pressing down and sliding
the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying
attention to the correct polarities (+ and
–).
3. Replace the battery cover.
Component
Video
Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries.
S-Video Composite
Video
STEP 3 - CONNECT VIDEO TO TV
Composite Video (Good Quality)
Connect the supplied video cable from the
VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the
system to the VIDEO IN jack on your
television.
S-Video (Better Quality)
If your television is equipped with an SVideo input, connect an S-Video cable (not
supplied) from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on
the back panel of the system to the SVIDEO IN jack on your television.
Component Video (Best Quality)
If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a component
video cable (not supplied) from the Pr, Pb
and Y jacks on the back panel of the system
to the corresponding jacks on your television.
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DIGITAL OUT
Connect wires for each
speaker as shown.
Left
ente
Right
Front
ubwoofer
STEP 4 - PLACE & CONNECT SPEAKERS
Speaker Placement
Arrange the 6 speakers as shown in your listening area.
•
Front Speakers
(16' cables) - Set the front speakers so that they are aligned at ear
level and at a horizontal angle of 45 degrees to the primary listening area.
•
Rear Speakers
(32' cables) - Set the surround speakers further back, parallel to the
walls, at 2 to 3 feet above the ear level of the primary listening area. If the space
behind the listening area is limited (i.e., close to the wall), place the rear speakers
facing each other on either side.
•
Center Speaker
(16' cable) - The center speaker should be positioned with its top
surface flush with the front speakers. However, you may place the speaker either on
top of or next to your TV set.
•
Subwoofer
(15' cable) - Place the subwoofer at any convenient location within the
vicinity of the listening area.
Speaker Connections
1. Make sure the power is turned off before connecting the speakers to prevent possible damage to the speakers.
2. Connect each red and black speaker wire to the system’s back panel as shown, being
careful to connect each speaker to its correctly labeled output.
3. To insert each color-coded wire, press down on the red and black thumb levers and
then release them to lock the wires in place.
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Connect the
supplied AM
and FM
antennas.
STEP 5 - CONNECT ANTENNA
AM Loop Antenna
1. Complete assembly of the supplied AM
loop antenna by rotating the base and
snapping it into place.
2. Connect the two wires from the AM loop
antenna to the AM ANTENNA connector on the back panel. Press down on
the thumb lever to insert each wire, and
then release to lock the wires in place.
FM Antenna
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the
“FM 75Ω COAXIAL” connector on the back
panel. If noise or interference occurs, use an
external antenna with a 75Ω coaxial cable
(not supplied).
Plug in and
power on the
unit.
STEP 6 - POWER ON THE
SYSTEM
1. Connect the power cord to a standard
120VAC/60Hz electrical outlet.
• The red Standby LED will glow on
the front panel to indicate that the
system is plugged in and in Standby
mode.
2. Press the POWER button on the
front panel or the remote control to
power on the unit.
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LG .......................... 08, 06, 18
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Matsushita ......................... 24
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Samsung .......... 01, 14, 15, 23
Sanyo ........................... 05, 20
Sharp ........................... 02, 22
Sony ................................... 03
Telefunken ......................... 26
Toshiba .............................. 09
Zenith................................. 17
STEP 7 - PROGRAM REMOTE TO
OPERATE TV
You can program the DHT7100 remote
control to operate many brands of television.
1. Find the TV code(s) for your brand of
television.
• If your brand is not listed, you will not
be able to program the remote.
2. Point the remote at your television.
3. While holding down the TV POWER
button, press the 2-digit number listed
for your brand of television.
TV CodePress and
hold:
TV
+
Locate the TV Code(s) for your
brand of television.
TUNE
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Ban
Titl
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TV/VIDE
Use these keys to control your
television.
4. If your TV powers on or off, programming is complete.
• If the TV did not power on or off, try
the other codes for your brand until
you find one that works.
• Not all TV models can be pro-
grammed.
TV Control Keys
Once the remote is programmed, use the
following keys to control your television:
1Press the TV POWER button to
1
2
3
4
power your TV on or off.
2Press the TV CHANNEL +/- buttons to
select the next or previous channel on
your television.
3Press the TV VOLUME +/- buttons to
adjust the volume level on your television.
4Press the TV/VIDEO button to select the
TV’s video input(s).
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STEP 8 - OPTIONAL
CONNECTIONS
Connect Aux In
You can connect the audio from your VCR or
other audio source to the DHT7100 to enjoy
stereo or Dolby Pro Logic surround sound
playback through the speakers.
• Connect an RCA stereo audio cable from
the Audio Out jacks on your VCR (or
other audio source) to the AUX IN jacks
on the back panel of the system.
Connect the Audio Out from
your VCR or other Audio
Source to the Aux In jacks.
SPECIAL NOTES ON CONNECTING A VCR TO THE DHT7100
1. There is no need to change the video connection you are currently using to connect your
VCR to your television. Simply view the VCR in the same manner you currently do.
2. Connect the audio from your VCR to the Aux In jacks on the back panel of the DHT7100
as mentioned above.
3. Press the AUX button on the DHT7100 and turn down the volume on your TV to listen to
the audio from your VCR through the speakers.
Connect the
Digital Out from
the DHT7100 to
the Digital In on
your A/V receiver.
Connect Digital Out
The optical digital output allows you to
connect the DHT7100 to an audio/video
receiver with a Dolby Digital and/or DTS
decoder.
• Connect a digital optical cable from the
DIGITAL OUT on the back panel of the
DHT7100 to the DIGITAL IN of your A/V
receiver.
• See “Digital Output Format” on page
24 to set the format of the digital output
for your type of audio/video receiver to
bitstream or linear PCM (stereo).
Initial Setup is complete!
Please proceed to Chapter 2 - Basic Operations.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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This chapter shows you how to use basic features of your DHT7100, such as playing
DVDs, navigating disc menus, and using the AM/FM receiver.
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Select DVD, Tuner or Aux.
TV/VIDE
SELECTING DVD, TUNER OR AUX
The first step in using the DHT7100 is to
select one of the three basic functions:
DVD, Tuner or Aux.
1 DVD Function
Press the DVD button to watch movies on
DVD or VCD or listen to music on CD or
MP3-CD.
2 Tuner Function
Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly
to switch between the AM and FM receiver.
3 Aux Function
Press the AUX button to listen to an external audio source (such as the audio from
your VCR) connected to the rear AUX IN
jacks.
NOTE
•You can also press the
FUNCTION button on the
front panel repeatedly to
select DVD, AM, FM or
AUX.
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