User manual TECHWOOD PLR-85

[. . . ] PLR-85 400 WATT HOME THEATER RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 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 a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: · Read all of these instructions. · Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the audio equipment. [. . . ] Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire. 11 Remote Control Unit POWER SELECTION 1. SURROUND ON/OFF button DECK SECTION Certain buttons on the remote control unit and on the front panel of the receiver have the same or similar functions and have the same reference numbers. TAPE DECK Operation buttons (For use with optional matched tape deck TDX-85). CD SECTION 20. CD Player Operation buttons (For use with matched compact disc changer CDC-85). 12 AUDIO OPERATIONS Back-up memory function BACK-UP memory This function stores the preset memory and most-recent memory functions. In the event of a power failure, or if the power cord of this unit is disconnected from the electric outlet, the back-up memory will save the preset memory and most-recent memory functions for approximately 3 days. If the power supply is interrupted for 3 days or longer, the memory settings will be erased. WHEN TO USE RESET SWITCH Ocassionally, the microprocessor inside the unit may malfunction due to electrical power surges or lightning storms. If the unit or display malfunctions, try resetting the microprocessor as shown. RESET SWITCH ­ Rear panel ­ Sleep Timer Operation SLEEP Timer Function This function allows you to preprogram the receiver to switch the power off automatically. You can enjoy the audio/video system for a specified amount of time without having to worry about turning the unit off later. Each press of the SLEEP button changes the time indication by 10 minutes. SLEEP 90 SLEEP 80 ··· SLEEP 10 Press the RESET switch lightly once or twice with a pencil or a ballpoint pen. Note : When the RESET switch is pressed, all the memory will be cancelled. IMPORTANT NOTE : The following applies through out the "AUDIO and VIDEO OPERATIONS" sections unless otherwise noted. To simplify explanations, instructions refer to names of buttons and controls on the front panel, making no mention of the use of remote control unit. To listen to a source other than tape deck, press the TAPE MONITOR button to the OFF position (the TAPE monitor indicator will not light in the display). (No timer setting) To determine how much time remains after the sleep timer has been set, press the sleep button again, the remaining time will be displayed. To turn the sleep timer off after it has been set, press the sleep button repeatedly until the timer counts down and the tuner display lights up with radio frequency. 13 Basic Operations Audio Adjustments 1. Adjust the balance between the left and right channels with the BALANCE control. mode with the POWER STANDBY / ON Button Press this button to turn the power on. The indicator lights up in power standby mode and goes out when this unit is turned on. SPEAKERS Select Buttons These buttons are used to select speaker system A or B. LINE STRAIGHT Button When this button is pressed, the signal selected by the source selector buttons is supplied directly to the amplifier circuit, allowing you to listen to the source with better sound quality. When the LINE STRAIGHT mode is selected, the BASS, TREBLE controls will be defeated. BASS/TREBLE Tone Controls These two tone controls-BASS and TREBLE-can be used to obtain a "flat" frequency response or a tone which suits your individual listening preference. The Bass control adjusts low frequencies and the TREBLE control adjusts the high frequencies. [. . . ] Adjust the MASTER VOLUME control for the most appropriate overall volume. 22 HALL or THEATER Surround Balancing Relative Volumes among Speakers 1. Adjust the rear speaker volume relative to that of the front speakers as desired. Adjust the delay times as desired in 5 steps by pressing DELAY TIME button. Adjust the MASTER VOLUME control for the most appropriate overall volume. 23 TROUBLESHOOTING To determine any problem with your receiver, always check the most obvious possible causes first. [. . . ]