D H T710 0 D I G I TA L H O M E T H E AT E R S Y S T E M · DVD, CD, VCD and MP3-CD playback · AM/FM Stereo Receiver · Five Wall-Mountable Speakers plus Subwoofer · Built-in 270W Amplifier · Built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder · Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Out · English, French and Spanish On-Screen Menus SSC.7100.091101 C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S . . . ...on your purchase of this Go-Video DVD Home Theater System! We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come. In case warranty service is required, please take a moment to attach your receipt to this manual and write down your Serial Number (located on the back panel of the DVD system): CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. DANGER This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of fire or electric shock. WARNING: This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous voltages. Always remove main plug from the socket before any service operation and when not in use for a long period. WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product. I M P O R TA N T: Do not use this unit for commercial use. This unit is designed for your enjoyment in your home. We cannot be liable for the quality of the unit if you use it for commercial use. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE TOP COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. N O T E T O C AT V S Y S T E M I N S TA L L E R This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to article 820-40 of the NEC provides guidelines for proper the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Go-Video is a registered trademark of Sensory Science Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of DTS Technology, LLC. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Copyright 2001. Sensory Science Corp. All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS This user's guide is organized to get you started with the DHT7100 as quickly as possible. The first two chapters present all the basics, including connections and the most commonly used features. Chapters 3 and 4 cover special playback and setup features. Chapter 5 contains helpful customer service and troubleshooting info, followed by a visual and topical Index. Enjoy! SAFETY .......................................................................... iii 1 - GETTING STARTED ................................................... 1 Welcome ........................................................................ Disc Compatibility .......................................................... Step 1 - Unpack .............................................................. Step 2 - Insert Remote Batteries .................................... Step 3 - Connect video to TV ......................................... Step 4 - Place & Connect Speakers ................................ Step 5 - Connect Antenna .............................................. Step 6 - Power On the System ....................................... Step 7 - Program Remote to Operate TV ....................... Step 8 - Optional Connections ....................................... 1 1 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 2 - BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................. 7 Selecting DVD, Tuner or Aux .......................................... 7 Basic Disc Playback ........................................................ 8 Disc Menu Navigation .................................................... 8 Options During Playback ................................................ 9 Volume Settings ........................................................... 10 Listening to the Radio .................................................. 10 Programming Station Presets ....................................... 11 MP3 playback ............................................................... 12 3 - SPECIAL FEATURES ................................................ 13 Display .......................................................................... Go To ............................................................................ Title ............................................................................... Angle ............................................................................ Zoom ............................................................................ Subtitle ......................................................................... Audio ............................................................................ Repeat .......................................................................... AB Repeat .................................................................... Program ........................................................................ Remain .......................................................................... DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ............................ Sleep ............................................................................ Pro logic ....................................................................... DSP mode .................................................................... Effect ............................................................................ 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 Table of Contents i 4 - ADVANCED SETUP ................................................. 20 Setting Speaker Sizes ................................................... Adding Center & Rear Delays ...................................... Setting Speaker Balance and Levels ............................ Calculating Delays ........................................................ Using the Test Tone Generator ..................................... Setup Menu Navigation ............................................... Language Preferences .................................................. TV Screen Size .............................................................. Rating Levels ................................................................ Digital Output Format .................................................. 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 23 24 24 5 - HELP ........................................................................ 25 Troubleshooting ........................................................... Disc Handling Precautions ............................................ System Maintenance .................................................... Technical Specifications ................................................ Warranty ....................................................................... 25 27 27 28 29 INDEX .......................................................................... 30 Front Panel Controls ..................................................... Front Panel Display ...................................................... Rear Panel .................................................................... Remote Control (under sliding panel) .......................... Remote Control (top section) ....................................... 30 30 31 31 32 ii DVD System User's Guide SAFETY Before you begin, be sure to read these special safety precautions. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. R E TA I N I N S T R U C T I O N S The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. CLEANING Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for dusting cabinet. AT TA C H M E N T S Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer, as they may be hazardous. W AT E R & M O I S T U R E Do not use this video unit near water--for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or the like. ACCESSORIES Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. V E N T I L AT I O N Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your DVD system on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, on or near a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. G R O U N D I N G O R P O L A R I Z AT I O N This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3wire grounding plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) Safety iii Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below. spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use. SERVICING Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to a dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the video unit. c If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. LIGHTNING For added protection of this video unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power line surges. POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, where it can fall in ...