CUSTOM HOME THEATRE Installation & Hook-Up Guide For 35” Built-In System HT35752BD
Important Information 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.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction ➢ 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. ❑ 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.
Other Connections to Back of Cabinet Area ➤ 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Install Speakers (continued) ➤ Install Rear Surround Speakers Rear speakers are usually placed in the rear wall. If the speakers cannot be mounted in a rear wall, they are mounted in the ceiling. There are two options for ceiling mounting: Option 1: Seating area is within 16 feet of the back wall, or Option 2: There is an interrupted back wall or seating area is farther than 16 feet from the back wall. See illustrations below for mounting instructions and ceiling mounting options.
Test Trim Frames Before hooking-up and installing the components and TV, attach the trim frames now to test for proper fit. It will be virtually impossible to perform any needed adjustments once the components are in place. ❑ 1. Insert trim frame cover over TV cabinet. If necessary, adjust spacing around TV cabinet using wood shims and the leveling legs located inside the bottom rear of the audio/video cabinet. ❑ 2.
Install Component and Software Cabinet Shelves (continued) ➤ Install Glass Shelves ❑ 1. After determining the proper shelf position, insert the retainer clips with screw heads facing down in the correct predrilled holes of the component and software cabinet as shown below. There are four clips for each shelf. Do not use less than four since this could damage the shelf. ❑ 2.
Connect Components (Master Diagram) Connections need to be made between the components and the front side of the jack panel extension cable. To make access easier while connecting the components, you may want to keep the audio/video receiver out in front of the cabinet. Position the CD player, LaserDisc player, and VCR toward the front of their shelves. After all of the connections are completed, move all of the components into their proper places. The TV is the last component to be installed.
Connect Components (continued) ➤ Connect VCR The following items supplied in the accessory kit will be needed to connect the VCR: One six foot three-wire audio/video cable, one six foot two-wire audio cable, one three foot coaxial cable, and two phono-to-phono Y-adapters. After the VCR is connected, plug it into the outlet strip so the power to the clock is not interrupted. ❑ 1. Connect the single plug of one Y-adapter into the VCR’s AUDIO R OUTPUT jack.
Connect Components (continued) ➤ Connect LaserDisc Player Use the two cables supplied with the LaserDisc player and one of the six foot two wire audio cables from the accessory kit to connect the player. After the LaserDisc player is connected, plug it into the outlet strip. ❑ 1. Attach one end of a two-wire audio cable to the LaserDisc player by inserting the red plug into the AUDIO OUT 2 2/R jack and the white plug into the AUDIO OUT 2 1/L jack. ❑ 2.
Connect Components (continued) ➤ Connect Audio CD Player Use the audio cable packed with the CD player to connect the CD player. After the CD player is connected, plug it into one of the switched outlets on the back of the audio/video receiver. ❑ 1. Attach one end of the two-wire audio cable to the CD player by inserting the red plug into the LINE OUT R jack and the white plug into the LINE OUT L jack.
Connect Components (continued) ➤ Connect Audio/Video Receiver The audio/video receiver should not be plugged in until all of the wires and cables are connected – including the speaker wires. To connect the audio/video receiver, use one six foot three-wire audio/video cable and speaker wire from the accessory kit. ❑ 1.
Connect Components (continued) ❑ 3. Use at least 3 feet of speaker wire to connect the audio/video receiver’s SPEAKERS MAIN terminals to corresponding FRONT terminals on the jack panel extension cable. ❑ 4. Use at least 3 feet of speaker wire to connect the audio/video receiver’s SPEAKERS CENTER terminals to corresponding CENTER terminals on the jack panel extension cable. ❑ 5.
Connect Components (continued) ➤ Connect Signal Splitter The two-way splitter supplied in the accessory kit is used to complete connection of the components. Use the two 6-inch RF coaxial cables from the accessory kit. Important Note: Optional connections for systems including a cable box are shown on page 28. Additional cables may be required for connecting a cable box. ❑ 1.
Connect Components (continued) ➤ Connect TV The television is the last component of the system to be installed. These connections can be made while the TV is still outside of the TV opening area. Do not move the TV into place until the system has been completely tested for operation. ❑ 1. Connect the audio/video component rack’s jack panel extension cable connectors to the corresponding terminals on the jack panel on the back of the TV. All plugs, connectors, and jacks are labeled. ❑ 2.
Test the System The testing and initial programming of components can be done at the component or by remote control. Conduct these tests before moving the TV into position. Note: Unless otherwise noted, all remote control references in this guide will be referring to the system remote control which came packed with the audio/video receiver. Install the four “AAA” batteries that came packed with the remote.
Test the System (continued) ➤ AutoProgram TV’s Channel Memory By using the TV’s AutoProgram feature, the TV will automatically cycle through all channels and place only the active channels into its channel memory. There must be an active cable or antenna attached to the TV before AutoProgramming. See the TV owner’s manual for complete operating information. ❑ 1. Press TV on the remote to turn on the TV and audio/video receiver. Select an active channel on the TV. Adjust the volume. ❑ 2.
Test the System (continued) ➤ Set Up Channels on TV for VCR and LaserDisc Player The TV can be programmed to automatically tune to channel 91 for viewing pictures from the VCR when you press VCR1 on the remote. When programmed, press VCR1 on the remote to turn on the audio/video receiver, VCR, TV, and tune the TV to channel 91. When programmed, press VCR2/LD on the remote to turn on the audio/video receiver, LaserDisc player, TV, and tune the TV to 92 to view the picture from the LaserDisc player. ❑ 1.
Test the System (continued) ➤ Test the VCR See the VCR user’s guide for complete VCR operating information. ❑ 1. Press VCR1 to turn on the VCR, audio/video receiver, TV, and tune the TV to channel 91. This will also set the remote to operate the VCR. ❑ 2. Press PG•MEM on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then press 4 to select the CHANNEL SETUP menu.
Test the System (continued) ➤ Test the LaserDisc Player See the LaserDisc player user’s guide for complete LaserDisc player operating information. ❑ 1. Remove the set screws from the LaserDisc player. ❑ 2. Press VCR2/LD on the remote to turn on the LaserDisc player, audio/video receiver, TV, and tune the TV to channel 92. This will also set the remote to operate the player. ❑ 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE on the player to open the disc table.
Final Installation After testing the components, place them in their proper place in the component and software cabinet. Be sure all unwanted materials have been removed from the cabinet interior and that the fan and all other components have been plugged in. ➤ Optional — Adjust PICTURE TILT Switches If the picture appears tilted, adjust the PICTURE TILT switches on the back of the TV. These switches compensate for the effect the Earth’s magnetic field has on the picture.
Final Installation (continued) ➤ Install Glass Doors on Component and Software Cabinet The final installation step is assembling and installing the glass doors on the component and software cabinet. When installed, the two outer doors will open outward and the two inner doors will open toward the center. Hinges and magnetic catches have been preinstalled for the four supplied doors. ❑ 1.
Final Installation (continued) ➤ Install Glass Doors (continued) ❑ 3. Slide doors into hinges with the metal mounting plates toward the inside, facing the screw holes in the hinge. Secure door into each hinge by inserting the supplied 1/4” hinge screws into the hinge and gently tightening them against the metal mounting plate. Note: The glass door which has RCA Custom Home Theatre on it goes on the left hand side of the cabinet. Glass Door Inside of Door Shown ❑ 4.
Optional Connection Diagram ➤ Connection for System Requiring a Cable Box If the cable system requires a cable box, connect it to the splitter as shown. Additional cables may be required. Important Note: If the cable box is remote controllable, the VCR may be able to control it. Place the cable box on top of the VCR as shown below. Option 1: Cable Box Required for All Channels Connect the cable box between the jack panel extension cable and the splitter as shown.
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