RCA HT35752BD User Manual

For 35” Built-In System HT35752BD

Installation &
Hook-Up Guide

C

USTOM

H

OME THEATRE

CAUTIONS

• The power cord plugs on all of the
components are polarized (one blade wider
than the other). Be sure any extension cord or
multiple adapter you use is also polarized.

• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

WARNINGS

• To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do
not expose any of these components to rain or
moisture.

• FCC Regulations state that unauthorized
changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate it.

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Important Information

Note: This guide is written with the assumption that the area in
which this system is installed has been built in accordance with

RCA Custom Home Theatre: Construction Guidelines--35” TV
System

for this model supplied to the builder or remodeler. It
also assumes that all instructions included in these construction
guidelines have been followed and that the area is complete and
ready to accept the system.

Table of Contents

Important Information

Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Get Ready

Unpack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Check the Installation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Connect Speakers to Jack Panel Extension Cable

Wire Front, Rear, and Center Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Other Connections to Back of Cabinet Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Install Component and Software Cabinet

Mount Audio/Video Component and Software Cabinet . . . . . . . 5

Install TV Cabinet

Mount TV Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Install Speakers

Install Left and Right Front Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Install Center Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Install Rear Surround Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Test Trim Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Install Component and Software Cabinet Shelves

Position the Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Install Glass Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connect Components

Master Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connect VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connect LaserDisc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connect Audio CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connect Audio/Video Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Connect Signal Splitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connect the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Check Power Cord Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Test the System

Test Audio/Video Receiver and Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

AutoProgram TV’s Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Set Up Channels on TV for VCR and LaserDisc Player . . . . . . . . 22

Test the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Test the LaserDisc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Test the Audio CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Final Installation

Optional: Adjust PICTURE TILT Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Install TV in TV Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning TV Screen and TV Trim Frame’s Acrylic Shield . . . . . . 25

Install Trim Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Install Glass Doors on Component and Software Cabinet . . . 26-27

Optional Connection Diagram

Connection for System Requiring a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Introduction

Get Ready

➢

➤

Unpack System

Important Note: Be sure to record all of the Model and Serial Numbers on the
“Limited Warranty Registration” form located in the accessory kit for the owners to
submit with their registration cards.

❑ 1.Look inside the accessory kit (ACCKIT752) for the “Installation Checkoff List.”

This list is provided for each system and must be filled out for each installation.

❑ 2.Unpack all of the boxes.
❑ 3.Look inside the accessory kit (ACCKIT752) for the “Inventory Checklist.” If you

are missing any items, contact 1-800-721-4007.

➤ Check the Installation Area

After unpacking the system, check the installation area to make sure the following
things are ready.

❑ 1. A 20 AMP dedicated duplex power source located on the rear wall directly behind

the speaker opening.

❑ 2. For emergency situations, a system power disconnect switch should be connected

to the dedicated duplex as shown on the blueprint.

❑ 3.16-gauge or larger speaker wire run from audio/video component and software

cabinet area to each rear wall or ceiling speaker opening.

❑ 4.Cable TV and/or home antenna source(s) available.
❑ 5.Make sure the support frame for the audio/video component and software

cabinet is level.

This guide contains instructions for installing and connecting components of the
35-inch built-in Custom Home Theatre system. These step-by-step procedures
are presented in sequence and should be followed carefully. Use the small boxes
next to the instructions to check off completed tasks.

❑

✔

Caution: The speaker wire in the walls must be

both UL listed and CL2 type. Wiring must also
meet all state and local code requirements.

We recommend that two people are available to install this system.

Connect Speakers to Jack Panel Extension Cable

The front, center, and rear speaker wires must be soldered to the back of the jack
panel extension cable that came attached to the audio/video component cabinet.
Be sure the speaker wires are long enough to solder the wires to the jack panel
extension cable before placing the audio/video component cabinet in its opening.

Important Note: When soldering speaker wires, strip about one inch of insulation off the
wire. Then wrap the wire at least one and a half times around the terminal before
soldering.

Caution: Do not let the bare wires touch each other. This will cause damage to
the audio/video receiver.

➤

Wire Front, Rear, and Center Speakers

When installing speakers and connecting components, be sure to label or
make note of how wires are connected. The wires usually can be
distinguished by the texture of their cover (either ribbed or smooth) or the
marking on their cover (marked with a + or unmarked). Use ribbed or +
marked wire for positive (+) connections and smooth or unmarked wire for
negative (–) connections.

❑ 1.Cut and label wires for the front and center speakers.

• The front R and L speakers will require approximately eight feet of wire.

• The center speaker will require approximately 12 feet of wire.

• Speaker wire should have already been run by the builder from the rear
speaker location to the back of the audio/video cabinet.

❑ 2.Solder each wire to the corresponding terminal on the back of the jack

panel extension cable.

+
R
–

Front

Surr

+

_

"IN FROM ANTENNA

OR CABLE"

Center

–
L
+

+
R
–

–
L
+

ONLY SOLDER

WIRES TO SHADED

TERMINALS SHOWN

DSS

Sub-

woofer

3

Other Connections to Back of Cabinet Area

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➤

Make Other Connections to Back of Component Area

While you have easy access to the back of the audio/video component
cabinet, some additional connections should be made.

❑ 1.Identify cable TV and/or home antenna source(s). Connect the cable

TV or home antenna to the IN FROM ANTENNA OR CABLE connector
on the back of the jack panel extension cable. If necessary, use the 12’
RF cable packed in the accessory kit.

❑ 2.Extend the FM antenna shipped with the audio/video receiver to its

full length and attach it to the back wall frame. Run the antenna wire
through the fan’s power cord hole in the audio/video component
cabinet. Label the FM antenna wire. It will be connected to the
audio/video receiver later.

❑ 3.Attach the AM loop antenna shipped with the audio/video receiver to

the back of the audio/video rack as close as possible to the fan’s power
cord opening in the back of the cabinet. Run the antenna wire through
the fan’s power cord hole into the audio/video component cabinet.
Label the AM loop antenna wire. It will be connected to the
audio/video receiver later.

Caution: Before plugging in the power cord, make
sure the disconnect switch on the outside wall is off.
Leave the switch off until time to test the components.

❑ 4.Plug the 8’ power cord supplied in the accessory kit into the dedicated

duplex outlet and place it where it will be easily accessible after the
component and software rack is in place.

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Install Component and Software Cabinet

The audio/video component and software cabinet is shipped assembled with four
positioning brackets facing inward, and a heat dissipation fan and jack panel extension
cable already installed. The cabinet goes in the bottom of the system opening and sits
on top of the support frame.

➤ Mount Audio/Video Component and Software Cabinet

❑ 1. Run the fan’s power cord from the outside of the audio/video component

cabinet through the round power cord hole. Later the fan’s power cord will
be plugged into the audio/video receiver.

❑ 2.Remove the four positioning brackets on the front of the cabinet, reverse their

position, and retighten.

Positioning
Brackets

Positioning

Brackets

Power Cord Hole

Leveling Legs

❑ 3.Place the cabinet on top of support frame and slide backward as far as the

positioning brackets will allow. Leave the brackets in place. They will be
removed later.

Important Notes Before Proceeding:

Make sure speaker wires are soldered to terminals on back

of jack panel extension

cable. See page 3 for details.
Make sure the leveling legs in the bottom of the audio/video component rack are

positioned on top of the kneewall construction. See the blueprint for kneewall details.

❑ 4.Center the cabinet in the opening leaving a 3/16” gap on each side. Use

wood shims, if necessary, so the trim frame can be placed later.

❑ 5. Place the outlet strip that came in the accessory kit in the bottom of the

cabinet. Run the strip’s power cord through the hole in the back of the
rack and plug it into the wall outlet.

❑ 6.Tape the front speaker wires to the top left and right of the audio/video

component and software rack area and the center speaker wire to the
framing lumber in the arch of the opening so they are easily accessible
after the TV cabinet has been installed.

❑ 7.Run the AM and FM antenna wires from the outside of the audio/video

component cabinet through the fan’s power cord hole in the back of the
cabinet.

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Install TV Cabinet

The TV cabinet is shipped assembled. Before final positioning of the TV cabinet in
the opening, be sure to run the TV’s power cord and the connectors from the jack
panel extension cable up through the square opening in the right rear of the
cabinet. Be sure that the wires for the front and center speakers are accessible.

➤ Mount the TV Cabinet

❑ 1.Place the TV’s power cord and connectors from the jack panel so that you

will be able to easily feed them through the back of the TV cabinet as it is
being installed.

❑ 2.Place TV cabinet on top of component and software cabinet. Move the TV

cabinet back until the wood strip at the bottom front of the TV cabinet fits
snugly into the two L-notches on top of the component and software
cabinet.

❑ 3.Secure the TV cabinet to the component and software cabinet using

four #8 x 2-1/4” screws — two at the front and two at the rear as shown
below.

❑ 4.Use the leveling legs in the bottom of the component and software cabinet

to level the system, if necessary.

Wood Strip

Screw HolesScrew Holes

L-Notch L-Notch

Leveling Legs

Screw Holes

TV Cabinet

Component and Software Cabinet

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Install Speakers

➤

Install Left and Right Front Speakers

❑ 1.Position left and right bottom speaker spacers with the interlocking

material facing the front and the grooved section at the bottom on top of
the component and software cabinet adjacent to the TV cabinet.

Note: Left and right spacers can be distinguished by their vertical openings. The
left spacers have their openings on the right side and the right spacers have their
openings on the left. All four spacers must have grooved sections at the bottom.

❑ 2.Use the #10-32 x 1-1/2” screws and washers provided to attach the

bottom left and right speaker spacers to the TV cabinet.
Important Note: Place the screw heads and washers in the inside of the

TV cabinet.

❑ 3.Position left and right top speaker spacers with the interlocking material

facing out on top of the speakers. Secure the top spacers to the TV
cabinet the same as the bottom spacers were attached in Step 2.

❑ 4.Connect the speaker wires to the corresponding positive (+) and

negative (–) terminals on the left and right front speakers.

❑ 5.Remove the grills from the speakers and position them on the bottom

spacers aligning the front of the speakers one half inch back from the
front edge of the spacers.

Left

Speaker

Spacer

Right
Speaker
Spacer

Left

Speaker

Spacer

Right
Speaker
Spacer

Left

Front

Speaker

Right
Front
Speaker

Screw

(From Inside)

Screw

(From Inside)

Screw

(From Inside)

Screw

(From Inside)

Groove Groove

Opening Opening

Opening

Opening

Groove

Interlocking

Material

Interlocking
Material

Groove

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Install Speakers

(continued)

➤

Install Center Speaker

❑ 1. Position the two center speaker spacers on top of the TV cabinet as

shown below with the interlocking material facing the front. Secure the

spacers to the TV cabinet with two #10-32 x 1-1/2” screws and
washers each.

Important Note: Place the screw heads and washers in the inside of
the TV cabinet.

❑ 2.Connect the speaker wires to the corresponding positive (+) and

negative (–) terminals on the center speaker.

❑ 3.Position speaker between spacers with front of speaker about one half

inch from the front of TV cabinet.

Center Channel

Speaker Spacers

Screws

(From Inside)

Interlocking

Material