LG LH-W1080HTS User Manual

R

WIRELESS DVD
RECEIVER SYSTEM

MODEL: KR-W1080HTS

(Main Unit:KR-W1080HTS

Speakers: KR-W1080HTS)

Before connecting up, operating or repairing this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and
completely.

LH-W9656IA_JA7IDLA_ENG_140M

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This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within
an 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 constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from over heating.
The openings should be never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized
service center.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that
appliance and has no additional outlets or branch
circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's
manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords,
frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire
insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions
could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically
examine the cord of your appliance, and if its
appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug
it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord
replaced with an exact replacement part by an
authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord
exits the appliance.

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1

LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1

LASER APPARAT
CLASSE 1

PRODUIT LASER

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

This product is manufactured to comply
with the radio interference requirements
of EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC
and 73/23/EEC.

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Introduction

Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front Panel/Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installation and Setup

TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Optional Equipment Connections . . . . . . . . . . .8

Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Speaker System Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Setting a channel or ID of transmitter and

wireless speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Assembling and Connecting to the Speakers 11

HDMI Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . . .13

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

5.1 Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Lock (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Operation

General features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Additional features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Controlling the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . . .19

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Viewing a JPEG file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Playing a DivX Movie file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

DVD Audio Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Presetting the Radio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Sleep Timer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Selecting input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

XTS/XTS pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

VIRTUAL sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

REFERENCE

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

Specifications

Maintenance and Service

Refer to the information in this chapter before
contacting a service technician.

HANDLING THE UNIT

When shipping the unit

Please save the original shipping carton and packing
materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum
protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed
at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

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Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray
near the unit.

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Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact
with the unit for a long period of time. since they
leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
unit.

Maintaining the Unit

The DVD/CD Receiver is a high-tech, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be
diminished.

Depending on the operating environment, regular
inspection and maintenance are recommended after
every 1,000 hours of use.

For details, please contact your nearest authorized
service center.

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Before use

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain for future
reference.

This manual provides information on the operation
and maintenance of your DVD/CD Receiver. Should
the unit require service, contact an authorized service
location.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during
operation and indicates that the function explained in
this owner’s manual is not available on that specific
DVD video disc.

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols
is applicable only to the disc represented by the
symbol.

DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW

DVD Audio discs

Video CDs

Audio CDs

MP3 Discs

WMA Discs

JPEG Discs

DivX Discs

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished
works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights
reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world­wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital
Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved."

Types of Playable Discs

DVD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit can play a DVD-RW, DVD+RW,
SVCD and CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles,
MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files.

Notes:

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Depending on the conditions of the recording
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD-RW,
DVD+RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD-RW,
DVD+RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

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Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

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Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart­shaped

or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the
unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labelled same
as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

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Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more
numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This
number must match your DVD player’s regional
code or the disc cannot play.

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If you try to play a DVD with a different regional
code from your player, the message “Check
Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

DivX

JPEG

WMA

MP3

CD

VCD

DVD-A

DVD-V

Introduction

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Introduction

OPEN/CLOSE button

TUNING(-/+)/
SKIP(..bb/BB>>)
buttons

Remote sensor

PHONES connector

VOLUME controller

STANDBY/ON
STANDBY indicator

Lights red when the
receiver is in Standby
mode (off).

DISPLAY Window

DISC Tray

Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.

USB host

Connect to a USB port of
multimedia
(USB memory etc.)

FUNC./PLAY

Press and hold down this button about 3
seconds, then press repeatedly to select
other function.

MONO/ST./

P./STEP

STOP

HDMI OUTHDMI OUT

AUDIO

L

R

S-VIDEO OUT connector

FM Antenna connector

AM Loop Antenna connectors

SPEAKER connectors

Power Cord

MONITOR OUT connector

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

AV2 AUDIO Input (L/R)/VIDEO IN

Connectors

Front Panel/Rear Panel

HDMI OUT

HDMI output

providing a high

quality

interface for digital

audio and video.

OPTICAL IN

connector

Cooling fan

MIC 1/MIC 2

Connect a microphone to MIC 1 or
MIC 2 or to both sockets.

TRANSMITTER(D
C 7V OUT)
Connector

Connect a wireless
transmitter

AV1 AUDIO Input (L/R)/VIDEO IN

Connectors

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Remote Control

Remote Control Operation Range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the
buttons.

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Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote
sensor

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Angle: About 30° in each direction in front of the remote
sensor

Remote control battery installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two R03

(size AAA) batteries with and
aligned correctly.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

aOPEN/CLOSE (ZZ)

Opens and closes the disc tray.

AUX

Selects input source.

USB

To enjoy the multimedia files.

VIRTUAL

Selects the VIRTUAL sound

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MARKER

Marks a point during playback.

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SEARCH

Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.

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SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language (DVD).

RETURN

Removes the setup menu.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen display.

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b/B/v/V (left/right/up/down)

Selects an option in the menu.

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ENTER

Acknowledges the menu selection.

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PRESET(-/+) (v/V)

Select programme of Radio.

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TUN.(-/+) (b/B)

To tune in the desired radio station.

TITLE

Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.

VOLUME (+/-)

To adjust speaker volume.

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PROG.

Accesses or removes Program menu.

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MEMO.

Enter a radio station’s frequency into the
tuner.

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CLEAR

Removes a track number on the
program menu or a mark on the
MARKER SEARCH menu.

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MUTE

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ZOOM

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SLEEP

Set the System to turn off automatical­ly at a specified time.

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RESOLUTION

Changes the resolution depending
on your TV.

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HDMI

Switches the HDMI mode to HDMI
(active) and OFF (inactive).

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DIMMER

Press to change brightness of the
display window on the front panel during
in power-on status.

TV

To control the TV. (LG TV only)
(See page18)

POWER

DVD

Select the output source (CD/DVD).

BAND

Select the System’s tuner (FM and AM

bands)

0-9 numerical buttons

Select a service, programme number

directly or select numbered options in a

menu.

XTS pro

To enjoy more natural and realistic

sound.

To enjoy great sound effect.

AUDIO

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Selects an audio language (DVD) or

an audio channel (CD).

SOUND

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Selects the sound mode.

SETUP

Accesses or removes setup menu .

MENU

Accesses the menu on a DVD disc.

SCAN/SLOW(bb/BB)

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Search backward or forward.

Reverse/Forward slow playback.

REVERSE/FORWARD SKIP

(../>>)

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STOP (xx)

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PAUSE/STEP (XX)

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PLAY (B)

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REPEAT

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Repeat chapter, track, title, all

REPEAT A-B

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Repeats sequence.

MIC VOL.(V/v)

Adjusts microphone volume

ECHO VOL.(V/v)

Adjusts echo volume

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Installation and Setup

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

Tips:

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Depending on your TV and other equipment you
wish to connect, there are various ways you could
connect the

DVD/CD Receiver

. Use one of the

connections described below.

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Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR,
Stereo System or other devices as necessary to
make the best connections.

Caution:

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Make sure the DVD/CD Receiver is connected
directly to the TV. Select the correct AV input on
your TV.

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Do not connect your

DVD/CD Receiver

to TV via
your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by
the copy protection system.

S-Video connection

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/CD
Receiver to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV using the
S-Video cable (S).

Video connection

Connect the MONITOR OUT jack from the DVD/CD
Receiver to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV using the
video cable supplied (V).

Component Video (Color Stream®) connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks from
the DVD/CD Receiver to the corresponding in jacks
on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).

TV Connections

HDMI OUT

Installation and Setup

Rear of TV

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

INPUT

L

PROGRESSIVE SCAN INPUT

Y

INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO /

Pb

Pr

V

S

C

L

AUDIO

R

Rear of DVD/CD Receiver

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Optional Equipment
Connections

1. Connect a VCR to the AV IN connectors.

2. Connect an optical output of DVD Player (or Digital
Device etc) to the OPTICAL IN connector.

3. Connect the USB port of a USB Memory (or MP3
player, etc.) to the USB port on the front of the unit.

Note:

If the audio format of the digital output does not match
the capabilities of your DVD/CD Receiver, the receiver
will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at
all.

To Remove the USB from the unit

1. Choose a different function mode or press the
STOP (x) twice in a row.

2. Remove the USB from the unit.

Notes:

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Don’t extract the USB device in operating.

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Music files (MP3/WMA), image files (JPEG) and
DivX files can be played.

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This unit can not use USB HUB.

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Recommended Memory Card

Compact Flash Card (CFC), Micro Drive (MD), Smart
Media Card (SMC), Memory Stick (MS), Secure Digital
Card (SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick Pro
(MS-Pro)

- Compatable with : FAT16,32

- Only use the memory cards recommended.

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Devices which require additional program
installation when you have connected the unit to a
computer are not supported.

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In case of a USB HDD, make sure to connect an
auxiliary power cord to the USB HDD for porper
operation. A primary partition of drive is supported up
to four. If there is an extention partition it is not
supported.

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If the drive of USB device is two or more, a drive
folder is displayed on the screen. If you want to
move to the previous menu after you select a
folder, press RETURN.

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Digital camera and mobile phone are not
supported.

Antenna Connections

Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for listening to
the radio.

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Connect the AM Loop antenna to the AM antenna
connector.

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Connect the FM Wire antenna to the FM antenna
connector.

Notes:

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To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop antenna away
from the DVD/CD Receiver and other components.

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Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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After connecting the FM Wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.

HDMI OUTHDMI OUT

AUDIO

L

R

VIDEO

OUTIN

AUDIO (L)

AUDIO (R)

Rear of VCR

To AV IN AUDIO (L/R)/

VIDEO

Front of DVD/CD Receiver

To AUDIO OUT (L/R)/

VIDEO OUT

DVD Player (or Digital
Device, etc)

OPTICAL

OUT

USB Memory, MP3 Player (or

Memory Card Reader, etc.)

HDMI OUT

FM Wire Antenna
(supplied)

AM Loop Antenna
(supplied)

L

AUDIO

R

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Speaker System Connection

Speaker Connections

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Connect the speakers to the front (right, left) or
center speaker connectors.

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Connect the subwoofer to the woofer connector.

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Connect the power cord of the wireless speakers to
the outlet.

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Connect the SOUND SIGNAL connector of
transmitter and the rear (right, left) speaker
terminals of main unit with the SOUND SIGNAL
cable.

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Connect the DC IN connector of transmitter and the
transmitter connector of main unit with the DC
power cable.

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Set the distance between the transmitter and
wireless speakers (right, left) within 10m.

Notes:

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Optimum performance can be implemented only when the
transmitter and the wireless speakers within distance of
2m through 10m is used since communication failure may
occur if closely approaching distance between them.

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Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate
terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the
cables are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will
lack base.

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Do not remove the front cover of supplied speaker.

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It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) for the
transmitter and wireless speaker (left, right) to
communicate with each other.

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When the main set is turned off, the transmitter is also
turned off automatically and the wireless speaker is in
standby mode (red LED indicator).

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If the wireless speaker is turned off, the wireless speaker
will not function.

Installation and Setup

AUDIO

L

R

HDMI OUT

Transmitter

DC power cable

Sound signal cable

SIGNAL

ID./CH. DC IN

Wireless Speaker Wireless Speaker

[Rear speaker (Left)]

Center speaker

Front speaker
(Left)

Front speaker
(Right)

Subwoofer

[Rear speaker (Right)]

Black

Red