SURROUND SOUND
HOME THEATER SYSTEM
Instruction Manual
Model ASR150
Please read the instruction manual carefully before using your unit.
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing this Surround Sound
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PRECAUTIONS ............................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....... 3
FUNCTION CONTROL ............................... 4
Front Panel ................................................... 4
BackPanel....................................................4
Remote Control ............................................ 5
Using the remote control correctly ............... 5
To change remote battery ............................. 5
Battery replacement ..................................... 5
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Remote control with battery ........................ x1
Satellitespeaker............................................x5
Audio cable ................................................. x1
Instruction manual ...................................... x1
CONNECTIONS .......................................... 6
Power connection ........................................ 6
Connecting the speakers & subwoofer ......... 6
Mounting the rear surround speakers ........... 6
Positioning the speakers & subwoofer ......... 7
Connection with TV ..................................... 8
Connection with TV Game .......................... 8
Connection with DVD player ........................ 8
Connection with VCR .................................. 8
Connection with other equipment ............... 8
Set up diagram ............................................. 9
SOUND ADJUSTMENT ............................. 10
To adjust the master volume ...................... 10
To adjust the volume of individual speaker ....
....................................................................10
To change the preset equalizer ................... 10
To change the speaker channel .................. 10
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .................. 11
OPERATINGVOLTAGE..............................11
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PRECAUTIONS
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol,
within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "danger-
ous voltage" within the product's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to cause an elec-
tric shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The exclamation point within the equilateral tri-
angle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in this owner manual.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The symbol for Class II
(Double lnsulation)
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
(FOR USA AND CANADA ONLY)
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Notes on Placement
• Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.
• Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
• In a cabinet, allow about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free space around the unit for adequate ventilation.
• Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by
placing it on carpet.
Notes on Safety
• When connecting or disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may
damage it and create a hazard.
• Unplug the unit during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
• Check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage before use.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
• Be sure to use it near the wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet at once.
• When the AC power supply cord is connected, the power indicator on the AC Adaptor will remain on although the
unit is turned off. Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the AC outlet when not in use.
Note on Condensation
• When left in a heated room where is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the unit.
When there is condensation inside, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for 1 to 2 hours before
turning the power on, or gradually heat the room up and dry the unit before use.
Notes on Maintenance
• Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.
• Do not place a heavy object on or step on the unit. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious
damage to the unit.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the unit.
WARNING:
• Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to a qualified technician.
• Do not place anything directly on top of the unit, it may cause damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.
6A. 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.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a book case or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an
appliance are not defeated.
12. 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 at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70,
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 1.
16. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused
for a long period of time.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled, into the enclosure through openings.
18. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
19. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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FUNCTION CONTROL
FRONT PANEL
1. SPEAKER indicators
Lights when the corresponding speaker is active.
2. STANDBY/ON button
Turns the unit ON, or puts the unit into STANDBY
mode.
3. INPUT SOURCE button
Select the sound input source to AUX, GAME or
DVD.
4. SPEAKER CHANNELS button
Select 2.1 channel or 5.1 channel listening mode.
5. STANDBY indicator
Lights when the unit is in standby mode.
6. DVD indicator
Lights when the unit is in DVD mode.
7. GAME indicator
Lights when the unit is in GAME mode.
8. AUX indicator
Lights when the unit is in AUX mode.
9. 2.1 CHANNEL indicator
Lights when the listening mode is in 2.1 channel.
10.5.1 CHANNEL indicator
Lights when the listening mode is in 5.1 channel.
11.Remote Control sensor
Accepts the remote control signals.
12.VOLUME +/– button
Adjust the volume or the level of all speakers.
BACK PANEL
13. POWER CORD
Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
14. RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER JACK
Connect the RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER to the RED
jack.
15. RIGHT REAR SPEAKER JACK
Connect the RIGHT REAR SPEAKER to the BLUE
jack.
16. CENTER SPEAKER JACK
Connect the CENTER SPEAKER to the YELLOW
jack.
17. LEFT REAR SPEAKER JACK
Connect the LEFT REAR SPEAKER to the GREEN
jack.
18. LEFT FRONT SPEAKER JACK
Connect the LEFT FRONT SPEAKER to the
WHITE jack.
19. AUX INPUT JACK
Connect to the audio out of other optional equip-
ment.
20. GAME INPUT JACK
Connect to the audio out of TV Game.
21. DVD INPUT JACK
Connect to the audio out of DVD player.
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FUNCTION CONTROL
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. GAME button
9. AUX button
Press to select the GAME
sound input source.
Press to select the AUX
sound input source.
2. STANDBY/ON button
Turns the unit ON, or puts the
unit into STANDBY mode.
10. FLAT button
Press to select the FLAT of
equalization mode.
3. DVD button
11. CLASSIC button
Press to select the DVD sound
input source.
Press to select the CLASSIC
of equalization mode.
4. JAZZ button
12. ROCK button
Press to select the JAZZ of
equalization mode.
Press to select the ROCK of
equalization mode.
5. POP button
13. RESET button
Press to select the POP of
equalization mode.
Press to adjust all speakers
to the normal level.
6. DOWN button
14. UP button
Press to decrease the volume
of individual speaker.
Press to increase the volume
of individual speaker.
7. MUTE button
15. SOUND button
Press to select the speaker
mode.
16. 2.1 / 5.1 CH button
Press to select the listening
mode in 2.1 or 5.1 channel.
Instantly turns off the sound.
Press again to restore the
sound.
8. VOLUME + / – button
Adjust the volume and the
level of all speakers.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL CORRECTLY
• Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.
• When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR
may be degraded, causing unreliable operation.
• The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 6 meters (19 feet).
TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERY
1. Open the battery door.
2. Insert one CR2025 (3V)
ATTENTION
size battery.
Take out the PVC sheet before
operating the Remote
Control.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When battery become weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control is greatly reduced and you
will need to replace the battery.
NOTE : If the Remote Control is not to be used for a long time, remove the battery to avoid damage
caused by battery leakage corrosion.
WARNING : Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak.
CAUTION : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
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CONNECTIONS
POWER CONNECTION
Notes:
• Before you plug in the unit, make sure that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage.
• Keep your hands dry when you are connecting the power cord to the wall outlet to avoid electric shock.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord.
• When the player is in the standby mode, it is still consuming some power. If you wish to disconnect the unit
completely from the power, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. (For USA and Canada only)
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER
IMPORTANT : Switch off the power before connecting equipment.
The speaker cords have been color-coded to simplify connection. Just plug the speaker wire into the
corresponding jacks on the rear of the unit, matching the color tube on the end of the speaker wire to
the color-coded connector.
Caution:
•
•
To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to turn off the unit before making any connection.
Connecting speakers other than the speakers supplied with the unit may damage the unit.
MOUNTING THE REAR SURROUND SPEAKERS
1. Mark the correct mounting position on the wall.
2. Insert a fixing screw(s) at the marked position on the wall.
3. Align the slot hole(s) of the speaker over the screw and pull the speaker
downward until it is firmly hooked.
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CONNECTIONS
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POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER
CENTER SPEAKER
FRONT SPEAKERS
BUILT-IN
SUBWOOFER
REAR SPEAKERS
FRONT SPEAKERS
Place the front speakers on both sides of the TV, equal distances apart.
CENTER SPEAKER
Place the center speaker on the top of or below the TV.
BUILT-IN SUBWOOFER
Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV or in any corner.
REAR SPEAKERS
Place the rear speakers on right beside or slightly behind your listening position, and a little higher than
your ears.
Note : All speakers must be visible. Do not hide them behind curtains, furniture, etc, as this will affect
the sound.
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CONNECTIONS
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IMPORTANT : Switch off the power before connecting equipment.
CONNECTION WITH TV (if yourTV has Audio Output jacks)
- Connect the audio cable to the white jack of AUX INPUT (L) and red jack of AUX INPUT (R) on the
unit, and then connect to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on yourTV.This will allow yourTV’s
sound to play through the unit.
- Press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit or on the remote control.
- Press the INPUT SOURCE button until the AUX indicator lights.
CONNECTION WITH TV GAME
- Connect the audio cable to the white jack of GAME INPUT (L) and red jack of GAME INPUT (R) on
the unit, and then connect to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your TV GAME. This will
allow your TV GAME’s sound to play through the unit.
- Press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit or on the remote control.
- Press the INPUT SOURCE button until the GAME indicator lights.
Note : Connect your TV GAME’s video cable to your TV’s video input jack directly.
Make sure your TV GAME is on and refer to your TV GAME’s owner’s manual.
CONNECTION WITH DVD player
- Connect the audio cable to the white jack of DVD INPUT (L) and red jack of DVD INPUT (R) on the
unit, and then connect to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your DVD player. This will allow
your DVD player’s sound to play through the unit.
- Press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit or on the remote control.
- Press the INPUT SOURCE button until the DVD indicator lights.
Note : Connect your DVD player’s video cable to your TV’s video input jack directly.
Make sure your DVD player is on and refer to your DVD player’s owner’s manual.
CONNECTION WITH VCR
- Connect the audio cable to the white jack of AUX INPUT (L) and red jack of AUX INPUT (R) on the
unit, and then connect to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your VCR. This will allow your
VCR’s sound to play through the unit.
- Press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit or on the remote control.
- Press the INPUT SOURCE button until the AUX indicator lights.
Note : Connect yourVCR’s video cable to your TV’s video input jack directly.
Make sure yourVCR is on and refer to yourVCR’s owner’s manual.
CONNECTION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT
- Connect the audio cable to the white jack of AUX INPUT (L) and red jack of AUX INPUT (R) on the
unit, and then connect to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your equipment. This will allow
your equipment’s sound to play through the unit.
- Press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit or on the remote control.
- Press the INPUT SOURCE button until the AUX indicator lights.
Note : Make sure your equipment is on and refer to your equipment’s owner’s manual (CD player,
Radio etc.)
If your CD player, radio with 3.5mm stereo jack, you may use the green 3.5mm plug and cable
to connect this home theater system.
DIAGRAM OF SET UP, PLEASE SEE PAGE 9.
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CONNECTIONS
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SET UP DIAGRAM
IMPORTANT : Switch off the power before connecting equipment.
NOTE : This system improves the sound
of your DVD player, VCR or TV game,
please connect the video cable directly
to your TV video input jack.
* One set of Audio Cable (Red & White) is supplied.
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SOUND ADJUSTMENT
TO ADJUST THE MASTER VOLUME
- Press the VOLUME +/– button on the unit or on the remote control to adjust the volume of all speakers.
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF INDIVIDUAL SPEAKER
- Press the SOUND button on the remote control to select the speaker sound mode when the indicator
will light.
- Press UP or DOWN buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume.
Left Rear
Speaker
Left Front
Speaker
Center
Speaker
Subwoofer Right Front Right Rear
Speaker Speaker Speaker
TO CHANGE THE PRESET EQUALIZER
- Press the EQ PRESET buttons on the remote control to select an equalization mode (POP, JAZZ, FLAT,
CLASSIC, ROCK).
POP
ROCK
JAZZ
: More presence of vocals and mid range.
: Emphasizes the mid range and bass sounds.
: Emphasizes the mid range sounds.
CLASSIC : Equalizer off
FLAT
: Natural (no effect is added)
TO CHANGE THE SPEAKER CHANNEL
- Press the SPEAKER CHANNELS button on the unit or 2.1/5.1 CH button on the remote control to
select the listening mode.
- When the 5.1 channel indicator lights, the sound will come out of 5 speakers plus the subwoofer.
When the 2.1 channel indicator lights, the sound will come out of 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer.
NOTE : Rear speakers and center speaker volume adjustments can only be made from the remote control
in 5.1 channel speaker mode, not in 2.1 channel speaker mode.
NOTE : Press the MUTE button to turns off the sound instantly. Press again to restore the sound.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
The following checks will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your
system.
PROBLEMS
SOLUTIONS
No power.
• Check that the AC power cord is connected.
No sound.
• Press the VOLUME + button to increase volume.
• Ensure the MUTE button is not pressed on the remote control.
• Ensure the INPUT SOURCE selection is correct.
No sound from one channel or
unbalanced left and right
volume.
• Check the speaker connections of the inoperative channel.
• Check the speaker cord connection and speaker location.
• Adjust individual speaker volumes (see page 10).
Reversed left and right sound.
• Check the speaker connection for proper phasing.
The centre speaker or the
surround speakers give no
sound
• Check that the speaker connections are correct.
• The current mode does not support surround sound.
The remote control does not
function.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the
unit.
• Use the remote control near the unit.
• Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the unit.
• Replace the battery in the remote control with new one.
• If there is a clear plastic strip sticking out from the rear of the
remote control, pull it out.
OPERATING VOLTAGE
Power consumption :
Power requirements :
60W
AC ~ 100V 50/60Hz (Japan)
AC ~ 110V/120 - 220/240 50/60Hz (Other countries)
AC ~ 120V 60Hz (USA and Canada)
AC ~ 220V 50Hz (Hong Kong and China)
AC ~ 230-240V 50Hz (Europe)
AC ~ 240V 50Hz (Australia)
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without advance notice due to
continuous product improvement.
Printed in China
811-A15091-010
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