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    For 35” Built-In System HT35752BD Installation & Hook-Up Guide C UST OM H OME T HEA TRE[...]

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    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. W ARNINGS • To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose any of these [...]

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    T able of Contents Important Information Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Get Ready Unpack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Check the Installation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connect[...]

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    2 Intr oduction 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 li[...]

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    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 cabi[...]

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    Other Connections to Back of Cabinet Ar ea 4 ➤ 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 conne[...]

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    5 Install Component and Softwar e 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/V ideo Com[...]

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    6 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. ➤ [...]

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    7 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 opening[...]

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    8 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. I mportant Note: Place the screw heads and washers in the inside o[...]

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    9 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 [...]

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    10 T est T rim Frames Install Component and Softwar e Cabinet Shelves 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 . I nsert trim frame cover over TV cabinet. If necessary , adjust [...]

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    11 Install Component and Softwar e Cabinet Shelves ➤ 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 coul[...]

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    12 Connect Components (Master Diagram) IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TV CH 3 4 OUTPUT AUDIO R INPUT VIDEO L MONO L R AUDIO OUT 1/L 1 2 2/R 1 2 S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT VCR 1 VCR 2/LD DSS MONITOR OUT VCR 1 DSS VCR 2/LD IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT TV CD TAPE 1/DAT TAPE 2/MONITOR VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO R L AUDIO R/ MONO SELECT OUT HI-FI OUT R/[...]

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    Connect Components ➤ 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 [...]

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    14 Connect Components (continued) L R AUDIO OUT 1/L 1 2 2/R 1 2 S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VCR 1 VCR 2/LD DSS MONITOR OUT VCR 1 DSS VCR 2/LD IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT TV CD TAPE 1/DAT TAPE 2/MONITOR VIDEO AUDIO R L AUDIO R/ MONO SELECT OUT HI-FI OUT R/ MONO INPUT 1 R/ MONO INPUT 2 L L L S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT SELECT OUT 2 1 CONVERTER ANT B [...]

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    15 ➤ 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 whit[...]

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    16 Connect Components (continued) ➤ Connect Audio/V ideo 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 . Attach one end of t[...]

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    17 Connect Components (continued) AUDIO R/ MONO SELECT OUT HI-FI OUT R/ MONO INPUT 1 R/ MONO INPUT 2 L L L S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT SELECT OUT 2 1 CONVERTER ANT B ANT A CABLE/ANTENNA L R + – – + FRONT L R + – – + SURROUND IN FROM ANT OR CABLE CENTER + – Jack Panel Extension Cable SWITCHED TOTAL 100W, 0.8A MAX AC OUTLETS 120V 60H AC 120V 60H L [...]

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    Connect Components (continued) IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TV CH 3 4 OUTPUT AUDIO R INPUT VIDEO L MONO Splitter AUDIO R/ MONO SELECT OUT HI-FI OUT R/ MONO INPUT 1 R/ MONO INPUT 2 L L L S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT SELECT OUT 2 1 CONVERTER ANT B ANT A CABLE/ANTENNA L R + – – + FRONT L R + – – + SURROUND IN FROM ANT OR CABLE CENTER + – VCR Jack Panel Ext[...]

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    19 ➤ 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[...]

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    20 T est the System Balance -...... l .... . + Stereo/SAP: Stereo SRS: Off SRS Width: Off Speakers: Off Mute Video Menu Audio Menu Setup Menu 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 re[...]

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    21 T est 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 [...]

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    22 T est 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 programme[...]

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    23 T est the System (continued) ➤ T est 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 selec[...]

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    24 T est the System (continued) ➤ T est the Audio CD Player See the audio CD player’s use and care guide for complete CD player operating information. ❑ 1. Press AUDIO SHIFT, then CD on the remote or POWER on the player to turn on the CD player and audio/video receiver. ❑ 2. Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the player to open the disc table[...]

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    25 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 TIL T Switches If the picture appears tilted, adjust th[...]

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    26 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 p[...]

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    27 Final Installation (continued) ❑ 5. Pull the foam pads out from inside of each of the push plates. Remove the paper backing from each foam pad and attach it over the top of each door as shown below making sure it is located in front of the magnetic latch . ➤ Install Glass Doors (continued) ❑ 3. Slide doors into hinges with the metal mounti[...]

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    28 Optional Connection Diagram IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TV CH 3 4 OUTPUT AUDIO R INPUT VIDEO L MONO Splitter Option 1 Cable Box Option 2 Cable Box AUDIO R/ MONO SELECT OUT HI-FI OUT R/ MONO INPUT 1 R/ MONO INPUT 2 L L L S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT SELECT OUT 2 1 CONVERTER ANT B ANT A CABLE/ANTENNA L R + – – + FRONT L R + – – + SURROUND IN FROM ANT OR[...]

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    29 Notes[...]

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    C USTOM H OME T HE A TRE TM ©1994 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. 7/94 Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada (s) Part No. 1Q57 563–01A 600 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46201[...]