GoVideo DHT7100 Manual

Dht7100 digital home theater system

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D H T 7 1 0 0
D I G I T A L H O M E T H E A T 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
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  • Page 1 D H T 7 1 0 0 D I G I T A L H O M E T H E A T E R S Y S T E M • DVD, CD, VCD and MP3-CD playback • AM/FM Stereo Receiver •...
  • Page 2 C O N G R A T U L A T 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E 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.
  • Page 4 4 - ADVANCED SETUP ... 20 Setting Speaker Sizes ... 20 Adding Center & Rear Delays ... 20 Setting Speaker Balance and Levels ... 21 Calculating Delays ... 21 Using the Test Tone Generator ... 21 Setup Menu Navigation ... 22 Language Preferences ...
  • Page 5: Safety

    Before you begin, be sure to read these special safety precautions. R E A D I N S T R U C T I O N S All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. R E T A 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.
  • Page 6 Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc- ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an an- tenna discharge unit, size of grounding con- ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re- quirements for the grounding electrode.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    This Chapter shows you everything you need to set up your DHT7100, from W E L C O M E Welcome to the DHT7100, the all-in-one digital home theater system, complete with a DVD player, AM/FM receiver and built-in amplifier! Now you can enjoy all your favorite home entertainment media in one integrated package, including: •...
  • Page 8: Step 1 - Unpack

    Video DVD System User’s Guide S T E P 1 - U N P A C K Before you begin, make sure the following accessories are included in your DHT7100 packing case: • Remote Control • AM Loop Antenna • FM Antenna •...
  • Page 9: Step 4 - Place & Connect Speakers

    Left Rear S T E P 4 - P L A C E & C O N N E C T S P E A K E R S S p e a k e r P l a c e m e n t Arrange the 6 speakers as shown in your listening area.
  • Page 10: Step 5 - Connect Antenna

    Plug in and power on the unit. DVD System User’s Guide S T E P 5 - C O N N E C T A N T E N N A Connect the supplied AM A M L o o p A n t e n n a and FM 1.
  • Page 11: Step 7 - Program Remote To Operate Tv

    S T E P 7 - P R O G R A M R E M O T E T O O P E R A T E T V You can program the DHT7100 remote control to operate many brands of televi- sion.
  • Page 12: Step 8 - Optional Connections

    1. There is no need to change the video connection you are currently using to connect your VCR to your television. Simply view the VCR in the same manner you currently do. 2. Connect the audio from your VCR to the Aux In jacks on the back panel of the DHT7100 as mentioned above.
  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S This chapter shows you how to use basic features of your DHT7100, such as playing DVDs, navigating disc menus, and using the AM/FM receiver. TUNER...
  • Page 14: Basic Disc Playback

    B A S I C D I S C P L A Y B A C K Follow these steps to playback a DVD, CD, VCD or MP3-CD: 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel to open the disc tray. 2.
  • Page 15: Options During Playback

    TUNER Band Title Audio MO/ST Display Go To D/TUNER Tuning Enter Mute Slow Angle Repea Use these keys for enhanced control during playback. N O T E • If the player is left in pause for more than 5 minutes, it will stop automatically. O P T I O N S D U R I N G P L A Y B A C K While a disc is playing, you can choose from a variety of playback options:...
  • Page 16: Volume Settings

    TUNER Band Title Audio MO/ST Display Go To TV/VIDEO D/TUNER Tuning Enter Mute Sound Edit SPK Mode Slow Angle Repea Use these keys to listen to AM or FM radio. V O L U M E S E T T I N G S 1 Adjust the volume by turning the VOLUME control on the front panel or the VOLUME -/ + buttons on the remote control.
  • Page 17: Programming Station Presets

    TUNER Band Title Audio MO/ST Display Go To TV/VIDEO D/TUNER Tuning Enter Mute Sound Edit SPK Mode Slow Angle Repea Use these keys to program up to 30 Preset radio stations. P R O G R A M M I N G S T A T I O N P R E S E T S You can save up to 30 station Presets, 15 each for AM and FM:...
  • Page 18: Mp3 Playback

    DVD/CD Tuning Enter Mute Use these keys to playback MP3 files. W H A T I S M P 3 ? MP3 stands for MPEG1 Layer 3, the global standard for audio com- pression, which can reduce file sizes up to 12 times without degrading sound quality.
  • Page 19: Special Features

    S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S This chapter shows you how to use special playback and operations features of your DHT7100. Each feature is named for the remote control button that activates it. D I S P L A Y Press the DISPLAY button to view the on-screen display, which provides a snapshot of the currently loaded disc.
  • Page 20: Go To

    DVD System User’s Guide G O T O 1. Press the GO TO button repeatedly to jump to one of the following: • Title • Chapter/Track • Time 2. Use the 0-9 keys or the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to enter the desired title, chapter/track or counter position (in hours, minutes and seconds).
  • Page 21: Angle

    ENG 1/3 ENG 1/3 SPA 2/3 FRE 3/3 ENG 1/3 ENG 1/3 SPA 2/3 FRE 3/3 A N G L E While a DVD is playing, press the ANGLE button to select among all available angles on the disc (not all DVDs contain multiple angles).
  • Page 22: Repeat

    REP. CHAPTER REP. TITLE REP. A- REP. A-B N O T E • To cancel Program play, press the STOP button twice. • You can also cancel Program Play by pressing the OPEN/ CLOSE button on the front panel to eject the disk. DVD System User’s Guide R E P E A T REP.
  • Page 23: Remain

    TITLE REM. TIME CHAPTER TIME CHAPTER REM. TIME TITLE TIME D.R.C. ON D.R.C. OFF R E M A I N Press the REMAIN button to see 00:00:00 how much time remains on the current Title, Chapter or Track. Each press will change the display to one of the following: •...
  • Page 24: Sleep 10

    3 - STEREO STEREO DVD System User’s Guide S L E E P You can set the DHT7100 to sleep (power off and go into Standby mode) after a predetermined time from 10-150 minutes. 1. Press the SLEEP button on the remote...
  • Page 25: Dsp Mode

    HALL THEATER PAVILION DANCE CLUB LIVE CLUB EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3 DEFAULT D S P M O D E While listening to stereo soundtracks, you can customize the sound to ap- proximate the sound inside a hall, theater, pavilion, etc. 1.
  • Page 26: Advanced Setup

    A D V A N C E D S E T U P This chapter shows how to fine tune your speaker settings, including size, delay, balance and levels. You can also set language preferences, screen size, and digital output. F - SP SMALL C - SP SMALL R - SP SMALL...
  • Page 27: Setting Speaker Balance And Levels

    C A L C U L A T I N G D E L A Y S 1. Measure the distance from your front speakers to your primary listening area (e.g., 10 feet) 2. Measure the distance from your center speaker to your primary listening area (e.g., 7 feet) and your rear speakers to your primary listening area (e.g., 4 feet).
  • Page 28: Setup Menu Navigation

    DVD System User’s Guide S E T U P M E N U N A V I G A T I O N The DHT7100 Setup menu allows you to choose language, screen size, rating level and digital audio output preferences. Use...
  • Page 29: Tv Screen Size

    T V S C R E E N S I Z E The TV Screen setting will ensure that the DHT7100 displays movies appropriately for the shape of your television screen. 1. While the player is in Stop mode, press the SETUP button.
  • Page 30: Rating Levels

    6. Press the SETUP button to exit the menu system. D I G I T A L O U T P U T F O R M A T If you have connected the DHT7100 to an A/V receiver with a Dolby Digital and/or DTS decoder, you can specify the format of the outgoing digital audio signal.
  • Page 31: Help

    (480) 922-0896 Office hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. MST Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST E-Mail: “customerservice@sensoryscience.com” Web: “www.govideo.com” or “www.sensoryscience.com” SYMPTOMS Disc tray does not open. Disc does not play. Playback does not start immediately. No sound.
  • Page 32 SYMPTOMS Poor sound quality. Dolby Digital 5.1 not working. No picture or poor picture quality. Remote control does not work. No audio or subtitle language. Menu screen does not appear. Lost password or malfunctioning unit. Desired radio station cannot be tuned in. Cannot view widescreen movie.
  • Page 33: Disc Handling Precautions

    D I S C H A N D L I N G P R E C A U T I O N S • Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints. Finger- prints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.
  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    GENERAL Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions (WxDxH) Operating Temp Range Operating Humidity Range FM TUNER Receiving Frequency Usable Sensitivity Channel Separation AM TUNER Receiving Frequency Usable Sensitivity VIDEO OUTPUT Component Video AMPLIFIER Front speaker Output Center speaker Output Rear speaker Output Subwoofer speaker Output Frequency range Channel separation...
  • Page 35: Warranty

    W h o P r o v i d e s t h e L i m i t e d W a r r a n t y During the warranty period, the Go-Video Warranty Administra- tor will honor DVD system service for 90 days labor, 1 year parts from the original date of consumer purchase.
  • Page 36: Index

    This Chapter provides a visual index of the front panel, front panel display, rear panel and remote control. This is followed by a topical index to the contents of this user’s guide. 6 7 8 9 10 F R O N T P A N E L C O N T R O L S Power button, p.
  • Page 37: Rear Panel

    R E A R P A N E L 5.1 Channel Speaker Outputs, p. 3 • Front (Right & Left) • Rear (Right & Left) • Center • Subwoofer Composite and S-Video Outputs, p. 2 On/Standby TUNER Band TV Channel Title Menu Audio...
  • Page 38: Remote Control (Top Section)

    On/Standby TUNER Band TV Channel Title Menu Audio Subtitle TV Volume MO/ST Display Return Go To DVD/CD/TUNER Down Tuning Enter Volume DSP Mode Effect Mute Slow Setup Angle Zoom D.R.C. Repeat Repeat Program Remain DVD System User’s Guide R E M O T E C O N T R O L ( T O P S E C T I O N ) Power On/Standby TUNER (Band) button, p.
  • Page 39 SYMBOLS 16:9 23 3-Stereo Mode 18 4:3 LB (Letterbox) 23 4:3 PS (Pan & Scan) 23 AB Repeat 16 Accessories 2 AM Loop Antenna 2, 4 AM/FM Tuner 10 Angle button 15 Angle indicator 13 Arrow keys 8, 22 Audio Language 13, 22 Audio/MO/ST button 10, 15 AUX button 7 Aux In 6...
  • Page 40 Password 24 Pavilion mode 19 Play/Pause button 8, 9 Playback, Basic 8 Power button 4 Pre-Stop 9 Preset mode 10 Presets, Programming 11 Pro Logic button 18 Program button 11, 16 Program Playback 16 Rating Levels 24 Rear Delay 20 Rear Speaker Balance 21 Rear Speaker Levels 21 Rear Speaker Placement 3...
  • Page 42 A N Y Q U E S T I O N S ? Thank you for purchasing this Sensory Science DVD System! Sensory Science specializes in developing and marketing innovative digital entertainment products, including digital televisions, Internet media players, DVD players, and high-end home theater compo- nents for the digital living room.

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