
Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver
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When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch the power off with the STANDBY/ON button, and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 
Do not use these speakers with any other system or amplifier as this may result in damage or fire.
Check that you have all the accessories, then put 
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the batteries in the remote control.
Batteries and 
remote control
Power cord * 
* In some countries or regions, the shape of the 
power plug may sometimes differ from that 
shown in the explanatory drawings.
Video cord
STANDBY/ON MUTE
FM/AM
DVD/CD
TUNER
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AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
HOME 
MENU
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SYSTEM 
SETUP
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TEST TONE
CLEAR SLEEP
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SURROUND FRONT 
FM antenna
AM loop antenna
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Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker cords. 
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Match them to the colored speaker terminals on the rear 
panel of the 
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For the best surround sound, setup your speakers 
as above. The front left and right speakers should 
be about 1.8–2.7 m apart.
These speaker terminals can be hazardous when live. When you connect or  
disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not  
touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord.
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Connect the AM and FM antennas to the rear panel of the DVD/CD receiver.
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Pull off the protective 
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shields of both AM antenna 
wires.
Push open the tabs, then insert 
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one wire fully into each terminal.
Release the tabs to secure the AM 
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antenna wires.
Fix the AM loop antenna to the 
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attached stand.
To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the 
direction indicated by the arrow (fig. A) then 
clip the loop onto the stand (fig. B).
Note: If you plan to mount the AM antenna 
to a wall or other surface, secure the stand 
with screws (fig. C) before clipping the loop 
to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.
Place the AM antenna on a flat 
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surface and point in the direction 
giving the best reception. 
Don’t let it come into contact with metal 
objects and avoid placing near computers, 
television sets or other electrical appliances.
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LOOP ANTENNA
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Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75Ω antenna terminal.
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door  
frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up. 
Note: 
The signal earth (H) is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an 
antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety earth.
Connect each speaker as shown below.
(Subwoofer connentions start from step 3)
Surround right 
(Grey)
Front right 
(Red)
Listening position
Center (Green)
Surround left 
(Blue)
Subwoofer (Purple)
Front left
(White)
Upper three terminals
Lower three terminals
fig. A fig. B fig. C
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Color-coded wire 
(Connect to speaker)
Color-coded connector 
(Connect to rear panel)
Twist and pull off the protective 
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shields on each wire.
Connect the wires to the 
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speaker. Match the colored 
wire with the color-coded 
label (above the tabs), then 
insert the colored wire into 
the red (+) tab and the other 
wire with the black (–) tab. 
Connect the other end to the 
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color-coded speaker terminals 
on the rear of the DVD/CD 
receiver (as shown at left). 
Make sure to insert completely. 
The small lug at the wire-end of 
the speaker plug should face up 
or down depending on whether 
it's being plugged into one of 
the upper or lower three 
speaker terminals. Please make 
sure to connect correctly.
   Using the remote control
The remote control can be used within a range of about 7 
meters from the remote sensor on the front panel, and 
within a 30 degree angle. 
Precautions:
•  The remote control may not work if there is an obstacle 
between the remote control and the display unit, or if the 
remote control is not directed towards the remote sensor 
of the display unit at the correct angle.
•  The remote control may not work properly if strong 
light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining 
onto the unit’s remote sensor.
•  The remote control may not work properly when this 
unit is used near devices emitting infrared rays, or when 
remote controls of other devices which use infrared rays 
are used. Also, the use of this remote control may cause 
other devices to work improperly.
•  When the operating range of the remote becomes too 
short, replace the batteries.
    Remote control battery caution
Incorrect use of batteries may cause leakage or 
rupture. 
Always be sure to follow these guidelines:
•  Always insert batteries into the battery compartment 
correctly matching the positive ª and negative · 
polarities, as shown by the display inside the 
compartment.
•  Never mix new and used batteries.
•  Batteries of the same size may have different voltages, 
depending on brand. Do not mix different brands of 
batteries. 
•  When disposing of used batteries, please comply with 
governmental regulations or environmental public 
instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.
•  In order to prevent battery leakage, remove the 
batteries when not using the remote control for an 
extended period (one month or more). If leakage occurs, 
carefully wipe away any battery fluid inside the 
compartment, and replace the batteries with new ones.
•  Do not allow books or other objects to rest on top of 
the remote control, since the buttons may be depressed, 
causing faster exhaustion of the batteries. 
    Additional notes on connecting antennas
•  Keep antenna cables away from the main unit and other 
cables.
•  To assure optimum reception, pull the FM antenna so that it is 
fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.
•  If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see the Other  
connections section in the main operating instructions for 
details on connecting outdoor antennas.
   Additional notes on speaker placement
If your listening room is of adequate size, place the speakers as 
shown in step 3 to achieve the optimum surround sound effect. 
If you are listening in a fairly small room and a typical surround 
speaker setup is not possible, see Home theater sound setup in 
the instruction manual and the Speaker Setup Guide for 
information on the Front Surround 3-spot setup option. 
When using the standard surround speaker setup as shown in 
step 3, please observe the following guidelines:
•  Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal 
distance from the TV.
•  For optimum effect, install the rear speakers slightly above 
ear level.
•  Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the 
sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.
Precautions:
•  When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure 
to secure it with tape or some other suitable means. 
Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external 
shocks such as earthquakes, endangering those nearby or 
damaging the speaker. 
•  Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other 
amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire.
•  The front, center and surround speakers supplied with this 
system are magnetically shielded. However, depending on the 
installation location, color distortion may occur if the speaker 
is installed extremely close to the screen of a television set. If 
this happens case, turn the power switch of the television set 
OFF, and turn it ON after 15 to 30 minutes. If the problem 
persists, place the speaker system away from the television set. 
•  The subwoofer is not 
not be placed near a TV or monitor. Magnetic storage media 
(such as floppy discs and tape or video cassettes) should also 
not be kept close to the subwoofer.
•  Do not fix the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the 
wall or ceiling; they could cause injury if they fell. 
magnetically shielded
Connect the DVD/CD receiver to your TV, then connect the 
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supplied power cord.
Connect one end to a video input on your TV.
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Use the supplied video cord. 
Connect the other end to the video output of the DVD/CD receiver.
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This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this 
player to your TV via a VCR using AV cables, as the picture from this player will not 
appear properly on your TV. 
Connect the power cord to the AC inlet.
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Congratulations! You're done setting up.
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Speaker Setup Guide
What's in the box
• Front speakers x 2
• Center speaker x 1
• Surround speakers x 2
• Subwoofer x 1
Safety precautions when setting up
When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to avoid 
accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling, 
setting up, and placing the speakers.
Standard surround 
5-spot setup
This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker 
setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theatre sound.
• Speaker cords: 
  Red/White (Front speakers) 4m x 2 
  Green (Center speaker) 4m x 1 
  Blue/Grey (Surround speakers) 10m x 2 
Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of the center speaker. The four large 
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non-skid pads are for the subwoofer (as shown).
Use the supplied adhesive to attach 4 pads to the base of center speaker and subwoofer.
• Non-skid pads (small) x 4
• Non-skid pads (large) x 4
• Front speaker stand bases x 2
• Screws (for bases) x 6
• Brackets x 2
• Screws (for brackets) x 4
• Mounting brackets x 2*
• Screws (for mounting brackets) x 2*
*Please refer to Wall-mounting the front and surround speaker system  
in the operating instructions for installation.
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Assembling the speaker stands and securing your front speakers
Attach the speaker stand bases to the stems using the screws provided.
Before securing the base to the stand, thread the speaker wire through the holes provided on the 
base as shown below. Then, o 
screws at the points shown at right.
nce you have aligned the stem and base, secure with the small 
Connect the speaker system.
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Refer to the Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver (the other part of this setup 
 to connect the speakers properly. Place them as shown in the 
guide)
diagram at far left optimal surround sound.
Switch Front Surround 
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MODE OFF for 5-spot set 
up.
See the operating instructions for 
more on using Front Surround.
Front left
Center
Surround 
left
Front right
Subwoofer
Surround 
right
Listening position
Front surround 
3-spot setup
This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement 
isn’t possible or you want to avoid running long speaker 
cables in your listening area.
Surround 
left
Front left
Center
Surround 
right
Front right
Subwoofer
Center speaker
Attach the smaller non-skid pads 
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to the base of the center speaker. 
The four large non-skid pads are 
for the subwoofer (as shown).
Use the supplied adhesive to attach 
4 pads to the base of center speaker and 
subwoofer.
Subwoofer
Place the surround speakers on top of 
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the front speakers, turn the surround 
speakers towards the closest wall, lining 
the arrows up for optimal Front 
Surround.
Turn each surround speaker so that the  arrow at 
the base is lined up with the  (FRONT SURROUND) 
arrow on the front speaker. This is only necessary 
when you are using the Front Surround mode 
(MODE ON). See the operating instructions for more 
on using Front Surround.
Secure in position with the brackets provided.
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Line up the holes in the bracket with the holes in the speakers 
secure with two screws at the points shown below. Make sure you've 
matched the right and left brackets with the speakers (as shown).
, then 
Caution
• Please don't use the any attachments 
with the front speakers other than the 
brackets provided.
Secure the speaker wire.
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When you're finished, t
hread 
the surround speaker cords 
through the outlet on the back 
of the speaker stand and 
through the base of the 
brackets as shown below.
Listening position
Center speaker
Connect the speaker system.
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Refer to the Setting up your DVD/CD Receiver (the other part of this setup 
 to connect the speakers properly. 
guide)
Caution
• Please don't use the any attachments 
Subwoofer
Front Surround MODE ON
with the front speakers other than the 
brackets provided.