DVR98 PLE AS ER EA D! HOME THEATER SYSTEM QUICK-START GUIDE This "QUICK-START GUIDE" will get you started without reading the complete owner's manual. However, we recommend you take time to read the owner's manual completely to learn about all of the features and operating instructions for the DVR98. The Quick Guide covers only basic connections and operating instructions.
SECTION 2 AUDIO & VIDEO CONNECTIONS NOTE: Solid lines Dotted lines = suggested method of connection = alternate method of connection TV CABLE BOX COMPONENT VIDEO IN ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT CD RECORDER VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT CENTER FRONT + - + R L ANTENNA AUDIO SPEAKERS 8 REAR OPTICAL AUDIO IN R L AM OUT TAPE IN OPTICAL VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT TV DIGITAL OUT DVD SAT IN MONITOR OUT OUT VCR IN OUT VCR IN SAT Cr IN Cb SAT Y SUB WOOFER AUX L AUDIO OUT FM GND VIDEO OUT
SECTION 3 PLAYING THE RADIO DVR98 500 WATT 3 DVD HOME THEATER SYSTEM DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 2 DISC 3 REMOTE SENSOR STAND BY NIGHT MODE DISC 3 DIMMER DISC SKIP/ TUNING MODE POWER STANDBY/ON VOLUME FUNCTION DTS TUNING/PRESET DOLBY DIGITAL FM MODE SURROUND MODE BAND STEREO NIGHT MODE MEMORY PHONES SLEEP UP DOWN STEPS 1 7 4 4 6 7 3 6 5 1 Press the power button on the front of the DVR98 or on the remote.
SECTION 5 PLAYING A DVD DVR98 500 WATT 3 DVD HOME THEATER SYSTEM DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 2 DISC 3 REMOTE SENSOR STAND BY NIGHT MODE DISC 3 4 3 DIMMER POWER STANDBY/ON VOLUME FUNCTION DISC SKIP/ TUNING MODE DTS TUNING/PRESET DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND MODE FM MODE BAND STEREO NIGHT MODE MEMORY PHONES SLEEP UP DOWN STEPS 1 5 7 8 10 5 9 2 9 1 Press the power button on the front of the DVR98 or on the remote.
SECTION 6 PLAYING A VCR DVR98 500 WATT 3 DVD HOME THEATER SYSTEM DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 2 DISC 3 REMOTE SENSOR STAND BY NIGHT MODE DISC 3 DIMMER POWER STANDBY/ON DISC SKIP/ TUNING MODE TUNING/PRESET VOLUME FUNCTION DTS DOLBY DIGITAL FM MODE SURROUND MODE BAND STEREO NIGHT MODE MEMORY PHONES SLEEP UP DOWN STEPS 1 2 3 1 3 2 Press the power button on the front of the DVR98 or on the remote. Turn on your TV and select the video input on your TV that is connected to the DVR98.
SECTION 7 PLAYING A TV, CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SYSTEM DVR98 500 WATT 3 DVD HOME THEATER SYSTEM DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 2 DISC 3 REMOTE SENSOR STAND BY NIGHT MODE DISC 3 DIMMER POWER STANDBY/ON DISC SKIP/ TUNING MODE TUNING/PRESET VOLUME FUNCTION DTS DOLBY DIGITAL FM MODE SURROUND MODE BAND STEREO NIGHT MODE MEMORY PHONES SLEEP UP DOWN STEPS 1 3 5 2 1 Press the power button on the front of the DVR98 or on the remote.
READ THIS FIRST be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: This audio system is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets both UL and FCC requirements. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your system. Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using your system. Follow them closely, and retain them for future reference. PLACING THE RECEIVER 1.
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. 14. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation, and protect from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless it provides proper ventilation as specified by the manufacturer.
CONTENTS Features 6 Preparation 7 Connecting Components .................................................. 7 Connecting a TV .......................................................... 7 Connecting a Cassette Deck ......................................... 8 Connecting a VCR ........................................................ 8 Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ................ 8 Connecting a Digital (Optical) Audio Component ........ 8 Connecting an Auxiliary Audio Component .................
FEATURES Dolby Digital, Dolby ProLogic, and DTS So Sound Settings — let you use the Home Theater Audio System for a movie-theater surround sound experience Adjustable Speak eaker Size, ze, Channel Level, and Distance — lets you customize your setup for a true surround sound experience Addi dditional Component Connect ections — let you connect other audio and audio/visual components to the receiver so you can use the system’s surround sound speakers Night Mode — lets you compress the dynamic range, reducing
PREPARATION CONNECTING COMPONENTS DIGITAL OUT — If you have a digital audio Component such as a MD or DAT recorder, use a Toslink Optical cable to connect it here (see “Connecting a Digital (Optical) Audio Component” on Page 8). Speaker Terminals — Use the color-coded wires (supplied) to connect each speaker to the appropriate terminal. Note: Be sure to connect the black wires to the black terminals, and the red wires to the red terminals. Connect AM and FM antennas here (see page 8).
Connecting a Cassette Deck Connecting an Auxiliary Audio Component Use audio/video cables (not supplied) to connect a cassette deck to the receiver. Connect red plugs to the right AUDIO jacks and white plugs to the left AUDIO jacks. Make sure you connect the cassette deck to both the TAPE IN and TAPE OUT sets of jacks.
Connect the loop antenna’s wires to AM and GND. Place the antenna in a location (for example, on a shelf or window frame) that gives the best reception. PLACING THE SPEAKERS 1. Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the entire system, speaker cords and the power cord to prevent unwanted noise. 2. Install the center speaker above or below the TV so the center channel’s sound is localized at the TV screen.
RECEIVER OPERATION A QUICK LOOK AT THE RECEIVER’S CONTROLS DISC SKIP/TUNING MODE In tuner mode, press to switch between presets and manual tuning (see “Switching Between Preset Stations and Manual Tuning” on Page 11). DIMMER – Press once to dim the display panel or to return it to normal. SURROUND MODE DTS – Press to switch to 5.1 Channel DTS from stereo mode. DOLBY DIGITAL – Press to switch to 5.1 Channel Dolby Digital from stereo mode.
To store stations on the other band, repeat Steps 1–6, substituting the other band in Step 1. USING THE TUNER 1. Press POWER. The receiver defaults to the last selected function. Note: If you want to store more stations later, pressing TUNING/ or might only move the tuner to the next preset station (instead of moving the frequency one step). If this happens, press TUNING MODE to return to manual tuning (see “Switching Between Preset Stations and Manual Tuning”). PRESET 2.
4. Place the desired CDs in the tray, then press the appropriate DISC button again to close the drawer. that there is less disparity in the noise level of all sounds in a movie (explosions, music, dialogue, and so on). Note: If you want to load more than one CD, you can press another DISC button. The receiver closes the open drawer and opens the drawer of the DISC button you pressed. The dics number to be palyed flashes. While in Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Stereo mode, press to turn Night Mode on.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION A QUICK LOOK AT THE REMOTE CONTROL SURROUND — Repeatedly press to change the surround mode to PRO LOGIC, THEATER, HALL, or STADIUM. Note: SURROUND works to change to stereo. TEST TONE — Turns on or off the test tone function in DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, or PRO LOGIC mode. The test tone is output from Front L speaker, Center speaker, Front R speaker, Surround R speaker, Surround L speaker, (Subwoofer speaker when Subwoofer is on). MUTE — Press to immediately stifle the sound level.
SETTING UP THE SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM again. F 0dB appears. To change the front left 3. Press speaker’s level, repeatedly press or until you reach the desired level ( -10 to +10dB ). You can use your Home Theater Audio System as soon as you take it out of the packaging. If you wish to fine-tune the system (for example, substitute different speakers or alter the sound distribution), follow the directions below. 4. Press ENTER. C LEVEL appears. 5. Press . C 0dB appears.
8. Press ENTER. CENTER appears. Cautions: 9. Press .C 20dB appears. To change the distance between the listening position and the center speaker, repeatedly press or until you reach the desired level ( 0 to 30 FT ). • This remote control might not operate on all models of the brands shown in the “Manufacturer’s Codes” on Page 25. • If batteries are removed from the battery compartment of the remote, replace the batteries within 30 minutes or the codes are lost.
3. Press MEMORY. MEMO flashes for 5 seconds. When MEMO goes off, press MEMORY again ( MEMO flashes again). 4. Select the preset number with PRESET or Important: You can only use audio CDs with the reciever. CD-ROM, CD-G, photo CD, and CD-i discs can not be played on this player. . 5. Press MEMORY again. 1. Press POWER. The last selected function appears. 6. Repeat Steps 1–5 to memorize other stations (up to 30 stations for each band).
Follow these steps to view or change GUI information. Modifying the Program and Adding a Track 1. Press GUI during playback. Icons of the current track number and the elapsed time appear. The first icon is the track icon. If you select it, you can jump to the desired track number by pressing the number keys and ENTER, or by pressing or . 1. Press STOP twice. You cannot modify the programming in Resume Mode. 2. Repeatedly press or programmed track. to select the desired To clear the track, press CLEAR.
DVD PLAYER OPERATION • Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Keep children’s fingers away from the closing disc tray as there is a risk of personal injury. BASIC PLAYBACK 1. Press POWER. The last selected function appears. • When the inhibit icon " "appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the disc you are playing. 2. If necessary, press the remote’s DVD or rotate the receiver’s FUNCTION until DVD appears. 3.
Playing in Slow-Motion ADVANCED FEATURES Press the remote’s SLOW – /+ during playback. During slow playback, the playback speed and direction can be selected with SLOW – /+. Note: For the advanced features, the receiver’s display screen does not change. The displays appear on your television screen. To decrease the playback speed, repeatedly press SLOW – . As you press SLOW – the playback speed slows (1/2X, 1/4X, 1/8X). Using GUI Menu Icons To reverse the playback direction, press SLOW +.
• When the desired language is not selected even after pressing the button several times, it means the language is not available on the disc. Using a Title Menu Some DVDs may contain two or more titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, you can use TITLE to select the movie title. • When the power is turned off or the DVD player is stopped, the subtitle language selected at the initial settings appears.
• If you change the level and enter a password, playback of all DVDs with ratings higher than your selection will be blocked, unless you enter the correct password again. For example: if you change the level to 5, the DVD player will not play discs with ratings of 6, 7, or 8 unless the correct password is entered from the remote control. Zooming In Zoom allows you to zoom in and enlarge the picture on the screen to either 4 times (4X) or 16 times (16X) its normal size.
16:9 WIDE (Widescreen) — If you have a widescreen TV set, use this setting. The DVD plays in full size. (You must also set your widescreen TV to “full size”). SELECTING DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Each DVD has a variety of audio output options. If you connected a Component to the receiver’s digital optical jacks (see “Connecting a Digital (Optical) Audio Component” on Page 7), you might have to change the digital audio output setting.
TROUBLESHOOTING To determine any problem with your receiver, always check the most obvious possible causes first. If any problem still remains after your have checked the items below, consult your nearest TECHWOOD dealer. Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used.
Symptom Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. Cause Remedy Incorrect frequency. Tune in the correct frequency. The antenna is not connected. Connect the antenna. RF (AC-3) and/or digital cables are near the antenna terminals and wires. Route RF (AC-3) and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires. (For FM) The FM antenna is not fully extended or is poorly positioned. Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. (For FM) The signal is weak.
Modifying or tampering with the receiver’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your receiver is not performing as it should, take it to your local store for assistance. CARE Keep the receiver dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the receiver only in normal temperature environments. Handle the receiver carefully; do not drop it.
Brand Codes Brand Codes MAGNAVOX 104, 106, 108, 119, 162, 169, 174, 175, 176, 177, 188, 189, 226, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 254, 283, 284 SANYO 104, 109, 148, 149, 180, 207, 208, 210, 262, 280 MARANTS 162 SCOTCH 106 MARANTZ 104, 106, 162 SCOTT 104, 106, 112, 124, 135, 138, 146 MEGATRON 106, 159 SEARS MEMOREX 101, 106, 182, 262 104, 106, 113, 119, 146, 148, 149, 151, 166, 172, 185, 209, 210, 262, 280, 281 MGA 104, 105, 106, 119, 122, 151, 179, 180, 182 SHARP 104, 106, 112, 129, 211, 2
Brand Brand Codes Codes KENWOOD 409, 410, 411, 416, 418, 456, 511, 523 KLH 461 KODAK 414, 421 LG (GOLDSTAR) 409, 414, 418, 454, 506 LLOYD 426 LOGIK 461 LXI 414 MAGNAVOX 421, 462, 463, 504, 508, 524 MAGNIN 413 MARANTZ 409, 410, 411, 416, 418, 421, 458, 462 MARTA 414 MASUSHITA 421 MEI 421 MEMOREX 411, 413, 414, 421, 423, 426, 504, 531 MGA 429, 465, 513 MGGNAVOX 421, 449, 462, 504 MGN TECHOLOGY 413 MIDLAND 453 MINOLTA 455, 456, 507 MITSUBISHI 406, 407, 419, 421, 424,
Brand Codes Brand Codes PROSCAN 401, 412 VIDEOSONIC 413 PROTEC 461 WARDS PULSAR 504 QUARTER 411 413, 414, 415, 421, 423, 426, 429, 455, 456, 461, 496, 501, 502, 503, 507, 516, 531 QUARTZ 411 XR-1000 421, 426, 461 QUASAR 421, 525 YAMAHA 409, 410, 411, 418, 458, 511 RADIOSHACK/ REALISTIC 411, 413, 414, 421, 423, 426, 429, 449, 450, 496, 531 ZENITH 404, 498, 504, 519, 528 RADIX 414 RANDEX 414 RCA 401, 403, 412, 413, 415, 421, 431, 446, 448, 453, 454, 455, 456, 462, 482, 483, 48
Brand Codes Brand Codes PULSAR 726 PROSCAN 778 RADIOSHACK 770, 771, 779, 780 RCA 754, 755, 778 RCA 747, 749, 752 REALISTIC 763 REALISTIC 709, 749 SONY 772, 725, 727, 740 REGAL 722, 735 STS1 764 REGENCY 717 STS2 765 REMBRANDT 703 STS3 766 RUNCO 726 STS4 767 S.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WHO PROVIDES WARRANTY This warranty is provided by W elton Sound Systems U.S.A. LTD. WHO IS PROTECTED This warranty is extended to the first original owner. NOTE: RENT-TO-OWN DEALERS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE THE FIRST ORI GINAL OWNER WHAT IS COVERED AND HOW LONG This warranty covers the electronics -including electronic parts, electronic circuit assembl ies and electronic mechanical assembli es - from date of origi nal purchase.
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