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bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.
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radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
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only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the
appliance.
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protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.
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structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
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grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Figure below.
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that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be
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Welcome
This owner’s manual is designed for you. It is divided into four sections, “Getting Started,” “Operations,” “Remote Control Setup,”
and “General Information.”
The “Getting Started” section guides you through what you need to know to get your Audio Home Theatre System up and running.
The “Operations” section takes you through more advanced features, building on what you’ve done in “Getting Started.”
The “Remote Control Setup” section helps you set up your remote control to operate your other AudioAtideo equipment, such as a
CD Player, TV, and VCR.
The “General Information” section is there if you should need the information.
Remember, you can’t hurt your Audio Home Theatre System by following these instructions. So, read on... and relax!
Front Panel Controls/Connection................................................................................................................................................... 13-14
Installing Batteries in Remote Control..................................................................................................................................................15
Remote Control Description.............................................................................................................................................................15-16
Front Panel Display Description............................................................................................................................................................17
Operations
Amplifier:
Power ON/OFF, Balance,
Function Select, Preset Equalizer................................................................................................................................................18
Surround Sound;
ON/OFF, Mode Selection, Test Tone................................................................................;....................................................19-22
Clock Set, Sleep, Wake Up, Demo.............................................................................................................................................25
Remote Control Setup
Direct Entry............................................................................................................................................................................................26
Tips If Something Isn’t Working...........................................................................................................................................................36
Your new AudioA^ideo Home Theatre System consists of an MX920AHT high-quality Receiver and five speakers. The
MX920AHT is not only a decoder of Dolby Pro Logic material for the Home Theatre process, it is also an Amplifier for your
other audio equipment such as a CD Player or Audio Cassette Deck.
Dolby Pro Logic Processor with Normal/Wide/Phantom modes. A Test Tone feature enables you to check volume levels of the
front, center, and rear speakers.
l\iner, AM/FM Stereo with Automatic or Manual Tuning, Direct Tuning, and 24 Presets.
Inputs, one AJV Input and two Audio-only Inputs (including one Input on the firont panel.)
Universal Remote Control with 36 keys, operates most brands of TVs, VCRs, Cable Controllers, CD Players, and Laser Disc
Players.
Multi-Function Display shows Function, Station Tuning, Surround Sound mode. Graphic Equalizer mode, and time.
Timer system automatically turns unit off, and features a Voice Fade In/Out.
Speaker System, designed for the acoustical diversity of Home Theatre sound, includes two Front Speakers, two Surround
Speakers, a Center Charmel Speaker, and a Subwoofer.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
Your Home Theatre System includes the following items:
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Front Left and
Right Speakers
To be placed to
the left and
right of the
Television and
aimed toward
the viewing
area.
FM Antenna
Connects to the Home Theatre
Receiver for reception of FM radio
stations.
Surround
Left and
Right
Speakers
To be placed
behind and
aimed toward
the viewing
area.
AM Anteima
Connects to the Home Theatre
Receiver for reception of AM radio
stations.
Center Speaker
To be placed on top, below or at the
front of the Television and aimed
toward the viewing area.
Red- and White-Tipped Phono
Plug Coimectors:
Use to connect the VCRs left and right
“AUDIO OUT” jacks to the Home
Theatre Receiver’s left and right
“AUDIO IN” jacks.
Speaker Wire - Black and Red color
For hookup of the Main Speakers to
the Home Theatre Receiver.
Speaker Wire - Black and Blue color
For hookup of the Center Speaker to the
Home Theatre Receiver.
Speaker Wire - Black and Gray color
For hookup of the Surround Speakers to
the Home Theatre Receiver.
Speaker Wire - Black and Green color
For hookup of the Subwoofer to the
Home Theatre Receiver.
Subwoofer
To be placed to the
left or right of the
Television and
aimed toward the
viewing area.
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Getting Started
ANTENNA Hookup Instructions
Connect the Antennas to the Home Theater Receiver:
Connect the two ends of the FM Antenna to the Home
Theatre Receiver’s “300 ohm FM’’ terminals.
Connect the two ends of the AM Antenna to the Home
Theatre’s “AM” terminals.
NOTES; The FM Antenna should be positioned so that it is
completely spread out. The AM Antenna can be mounted by
pressing the Antenna into the AM Antenna Clip on the back
of the Receiver.
FM ANTENNA
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VCR Hookup Instructions
If the VCR is already properly connected to the TV, skip to step 5:
Connect the Cable (or Antenna) to the VCR’s “IN FROM ANT” input.
With an additional R.F. Cable (usually supplied with VCR), connect
the VCR’s “OUT TO TV” to the Television’s “ANT/CABLE” input.
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Connect the Hi-Fi VCR to the Home Theatre Receiver:
With the red and white tipped phono plug connectors (supplied), connect
the VCR’s left and right “AUDIO OUT” jacks to the Home Theatre
Receiver’s left and right “VCR/TAPE IN” audio jacks.
If your TV has an AUX(illary) VIDEO INPUT, you can connect the
VCR’s video signal to your TV as follows:
^ Using an additional phono plug (not supplied), connect the VCR’s
“VIDEO OUT” jack to the TV’s AUX(illary) “VIDEO IN” jack.
NOTES; For TV hookup and operation details, refer to your TV’s owner’s manual.
The VCR can be placed on top of the Home Theatre Receiver.
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Speaker Hookup Instructions
Connect the Speakers to the Home Theatre Receiver:
Wth the two Black and Gray color speaker wire, connect the Surround Speakers to the Home Theatre
Receiver’s “SURROUND SPEAKER” terminals.
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Using the Black and Red color speaker wire, connect the Front Left and Right Speakers to the Home
Theatre Receiver’s “FRONT SPEAKER” terminals.
Using the Black and Blue color speaker wire, connect the Center Speaker to the Home Theatre
Receiver’s “CENTER SPEAKER” terminals.
Using the Black and Green color speaker wire, connect the Subwoofer Speakers to the Home Theatre
Receiver’s “SUBWOOFER” terminals.
NOTE: Be sure the (+) and (-) speaker wires are connected to the correct R(ight) and L(eft) Speaker terminals on
the Home Theatre Receiver.
Speaker Positioning Instructions
Place the Front Left Speaker to the left of the
Television as seen from the front of the Television.
Place the Front Right Speaker to the right of the
Television as seen from the front of the Television.
Place the Center Speaker on top, below, or at the
front of the Television.
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Place the Surround Speakers behind and aimed
toward the viewing area. The viewing area should
be between the Television and the Surround
Speakers.
Place the Subwoofer to the left or right of the
Television as seen from the front of the Television.
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Receiver Operations
NOTE: The steps listed here describe
how to operate your Receiver using the
controls found on the front panel of the
Receiver. For remote control details, see
page 15.
Plug the AC power cord into a
standard household 120V A.C. outlet.
The STANDBY LED will come on.
Press the STANDBY-ON button. The
Receiver will turn on. The STANDBY
LED will turn off.
Select the Source. Press the
“VIDEO/DVD” SOURCE
SELECTOR button. “VIDEO/DVD”
will appear in the Receiver’s display.
Press the SURROUND MODE button
until “SURROUND ON” appears in
the Receiver’s display.
Press the PRO LOGIC button. The
“DOLBY SURROUND PRO LOGIC”
trademark will appear in the display.
Press either the PROLOGIC CENTER
MODE (+) or (-) button until
“NORMAL” appears in the display.
Play a Dolby Pro Logic encoded
videotape in your Hi-Fi VCR. Make
sure your Television’s volume is
completely mrned down. Now, adjust
the Receiver’s MASTER VOLUME
knob to a normal listening level.
Adjust the Surround (or rear) volume
by pressing the SURROUND LEVEL
(+) or (-) button until the rear sound
can be heard when playing a Dolby
Prologic encoded videotape in your
VCR.
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Information Center at 1-800-531-0039.
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Subwoofer Operations
The sound level of the Subwoofer can be SUBWOOFER
adjusted to your desired level. For details, see
page 17.
NOTE: At lower sound levels, the bass sound may not
be as clearly heard. This is normal
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the CENTER LEVEL (+) or (-) button
until the center sound can be heard
when playing a Dolby Prologic
encoded videotape in your VCR.
NOTES: The sound from the Surround
Speakers and the Center Speaker should be
suffidiently heard, but it should not be as loud
as the sound from the front speakers.
For Surround Sound details, see pages 19-22.
It is recommended to adjust the volumes of the
center and rear sound at a normal listening
level
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Rear Panel Connections
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FM ANTENNA
75 ohm - Hookup an outside FM 75 ohm
antenna here.
300 ohm - If you do not have an outside
antenna, hookup your supplied FM antenna
here.
AM ANTENNA
Hookup your supplied AM antenna here.
For details, see page 8.
VIDEO jacks
• VIDEO OUT - For hoolcup to the video input of
a VCR. This will allow you to record on your
VCR the video currently selected on the Home
Theatre Receiver.
-ORFor hookup to the video input (or AUX IN) of a
TV set. By switching the TV to “AUX IN,” you
can view the video currently selected on the
Home Theatre Receiver.
AUDIO jacks (Left/Right)
• AUDIO OUT - For hookup to the audio
inputs of a VCR or Audio Cassette Deck. This
will allow you to record the audio currently
selected on the Home Theatre Receiver.
• VIDEO/DVD - For hookup to the outputs of a
VCR, DVD or TV. This will allow you to listen
to a VCR, DVD or listen to the TV through
your Receiver. For details, see pages 12 and 18.
• CD/DSS - For hookup to the outputs of a CD,
Audio Cassette Deck or Digital Satellite
System. This will allow you to listen to an
audio cassette, CD or DSS.
For details, see pages 12 and 18.
SUBWOOFER (4 ohm)
Connect your supplied Subwoofer here.
For details, see page 9.
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Connect your supplied Center Speaker here.
For details, see page 9.
SURROUND SPEAKERS (8 ohm)
Connect your supplied Left and Right Surround
Speakers here. For details, see page 9.
<8> FRONT SPEAKERS (4 ohm)
Connect your supplied Left and Right Front
Speakers here. For details, see page 9.
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[AC (Alternating Current)]
Plug into a standard 120V/60Hz household wall
outlet. For details, see page 10.
Rear Panel Connections (continued
A CD Plaver can be connected to
vour Home Theatre Receiver:
NOTE: Make sure the left OUTPUT is connected to
the left INPUT, and the right OUTPUT is eonnected
to the right INPUT.
Locate the CD/DSS AUDIO IN jacks
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Using phono plugs (not supplied),
connect the CD Player’s L/R OUT to
the CD/DSS AUDIO IN jacks on the
Receiver.
REAR VIEW OF RECEIVER
A VCR or Audio Cassette Deck
can be connected
to vour Home Theatre Receiver;
NOTE; This hookup will allow the Audio Cassette
Deck or VCR to both record and playback through
the Receiver.
Locate the VEDEO/DVD AUDIO IN
jacks on the rear panel of the Receiver.
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Using phono plugs (not supplied),
connect either the Audio Cassette
Deck’s or the VCR’s L/R OUT to the
VIDEO/DVD AUDIO IN jacks on the
Receiver.
Locate the AUDIO OUT jacks on the
rear panel of the Receiver.
Using phono plugs (not supplied),
connect either the Audio Cassette
Deck’s or the VCR’s L/R IN to the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the Receiver.
NOTES: Connection of Audio Cassette Deck to
Receiver is shown. For hookup details of VCR to
Receiver, see page 8.
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A VCR and Audio Cassette Deck cannot be
connected to this Receiver at the same time.
By connecting the Receiver’s AUDIO OUT UR and
the VIDEO OUT to the AUDIO and VIDEO inputs
on a VCR, you can record on the VCR what is
connected to the Receiver’s front LD/CAM inputs.
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