DIGITAL SURROUND PROCESSOR ©=“L@ChNiIcS SH-AC300 Operating Instructions Defore connecting. operating adjusting tis pro- duct, pleise read. these instructions completely. © Pleasesavethisman dt. RQT3951-1Y BUIS7KOD),Before use Dear customer User memo: “Thankyou fr purchasing this product. Fer aplinum prance an sey, plas rad vee operating Irn oc RInGUAee: Meorseeny DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS Features TELEPHONE NUMBER 1 Digital discrete system in which each channel is ‘The model number and sail numberof tis product can be ‘separate entity is employed. As a result, a 3-dimensional sound field with all the sensations of the spatial distance, the movements land the localization of the sound can be reproduced ‘more realistically. A 5-plus-1-channel system is used for sound repro- duction in which an extra channel for the deep bass (which handles the sound of the deep-bass effect in the low frequency range below 120 Hz) Is recorded discretely in addition to the 3 channels (L, C and R) at the front and 2 channels (LS and RS) at the back. 1@ Free from crosstalk between the channels, the sound jeld can be controtled so that it matches the viewing and listening space. 1 The high-frequency reproduction range of the 5 chan nels extends up to 20 kHz which Is the same as for CDs. For further details, refer to “Reproduction modes" (pages 16and 17) found on ether the back or the bottom of he unit Pease aote them in the space provided below and keep for fue ceterence. MODEL NUMBER, SH-ACI00 SERIAL NUMBER, WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, ‘SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION Table of contents IS Stans les pode Before use CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC. SROSRSD or naive sens Procations 3 Scabe SeRncEaz ans Accessories a4 = Conearing i tote cia” : Secvaeemeenge ure tecetonctcontate 3 Connections “8 Ths ng tah wah ronal oy win ‘Speaker installation ..... 18 an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user Sinopenreclonnited angers ean wba obese eeepc nas Sige cour aentctoae ek ono Spenker stings 8 ‘Speaker output adjust fee 10, Tre exclamation point within an equilateral triangle Adjusting the delay time ........secrsereer senses AZ inoatuattepe cura: calineceencte eneieen) Entonncound ina vrei lrepcducion nora ogrtng a ree ore roving sound in vay 7 it foment be heme company Boo Functions used by the remote control .............15 ae Feproductonmotes 3 General Information ulkreerence of remote conta operations... 18 Troubleshooting gue 3 Technical spectcaons “ae Maintenance ........cescesecereeeeeee renee 620 Ustenngeaion 2.0000 ‘itiatian product vere =| Precautions ‘Before using ths unit please read these operating instructions care= fully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit, self as wellasthesafety suggestions listed below, ‘Afterwards keep thers handy for future reference, 1. Power Source—The unit should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as ‘marked on the uit 2, Polarization—If the unit is equipped with 2 polarized AC power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that plug wil fit nto the AC outlet only one way. This sa safety feature [F you are unable to insce the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Ifthe plug should sil fail o fit, contact your electrician to Teplace your cbsolate outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plog, 3. Power Card Protection—AC power supply cords should be rovted so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Never take hold of the plug or cond if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body when ‘connecting or disconnecting it. 4. Nonuse Periods—When the unit is not used, turn the power off ‘When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be ‘unplugged from the household AC out. ele Environment 1. Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near water—for exam= ple, near bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or thelike, Damp. ‘basements should also be avoided 2, Hest—The unit should be situated away from heat sources such ‘5 radiators and th lke, It also should not be placed in tempera- tures less than SC (41°P or greater than 35°C O5"8. Placement 1. Ventiltion—The unit should be situated so that is location or position does not interfere with ts proper ventilation, Alfow 10cm {clearance from the rear of the unit 2. Foreign Material—Careshould be taken so that objects do not fl into and liquids are not spilled into the unit Do not subject this tunit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock, 3. Magnetism—The unit should be situated away from equipment ‘or devices that generate strong magnetic fields 4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects other than system compo- rents, on top ofthe unit, 5. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, evel surface. 6, Carts and Stands—The unit should be used only with a cart or sand that is recommended by the manufacturer. The unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and un even surfaces may cause the unit and cart combi- 2, Wall or Ceiling Mounting —The unit should not be mounted toa wall or ceiling, unless specified inthis operating instructions, ‘Cleon the cabinet, panel and controls witha sot cloth lightly moist- ‘ened with mild detergent olution. Donot useany typeof abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such asaleohol or benzine Damage Requiting Service—The unit should be serviced by {qualified service personnel when: {@) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or (©) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit oF (©) Theunithas been exposed to rain; oF (2) The unit does not appeat to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (6) Theunit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 2, Servicing —The user should not attempt to service the unit bo- yond that described in the operating instructions. All other servic ng showld be referred to an authorized service personnel Only for USA) Call 1-800 545-2672 for the address of an authorized factory servicenter. ‘THE FOLLOWING IS APPLICABLE ONLY FOR US.A. CAUTION: ‘This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for @ Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC Rules. ‘These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmlul ntertrence in a residential installaton. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, not insialled and used in accordance withthe instructions, may cause harmful inference to radio commu rications. However, there fs po guarantee that interference wil net occurin a paticular installation If this equipment does. cause harmful interference to rado or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the users encouraged to ty to eocect the inerferance by oro the folowing measures: ‘*Feearont or relocate the receving antenna. ‘increase the separation between tho equipment and ro- calver ‘*Connset the equipment into an outlet on a circuit ferent {om that to which tho roceiver is connected. ‘*Consul the dealor or an experienced radioTV technician for help. ‘Any unauthorized changes or mosilcatons to this equipment would void tho user's autho to operate his device. ‘This davice complias with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper- ation is subject fo the following two concitions: (1) Tis davico| ‘may rot cause harmulintoterence, and (2) INs device must accept any interference receives, inciuding interterence that ‘may cause undesired operation, Before use Hl