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- Page 1 User Guide HCHKAW08 5.1 Speaker System with Powered Subwoofer...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION when unused for long periods of time. harmful interference to radio or television reception, CAUTION! which can be determined by turning the equipment Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the DO NOT OPEN Servicing is required when the apparatus has been interference by one of the following measures:... -
Page 3: Controls And Connectors
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 1: Power Indicator Light 1: Front Channel Inputs (also Stereo Input) 2: Master Volume Control 2: Rear Channel Inputs 3: Remote “eye” 3: Subwoofer Input 4: Remote handset 4: Centre Channel Input 5: Satellite Loudspeakers – Front Left, Front Right 5: Mains ON/OFF Switch –... -
Page 4: Remote Handset
REMOTE HANDSET HANDSET PREPARATION PRELIMINARIES UNPACKING INSERTING HANDSET BATTERIES The carton contains: • I nvert the unit. Slide the battery compartment c over off. • O ne powered subwoofer • F ive satellite loudspeakers • P lace 2 ‘AAA’ size or equivalent batteries in t he battery compartment. The correct battery • T he system remote handset p ositions are indicated in the drawing. • T wo AAA batteries for the handset • R eplace the cover. Your unit is ready for use. Carefully unpack the unit. If any component is damaged or missing please return it to your nearest Tesco store for replacement. Remember to take... -
Page 5: Input Connections
CONNECTING THE SYSTEM - INPUTS INPUT CONNECTIONS MULTICHANNEL 5.1 DVD PLAYER/AV PROCESSOR CONNECTIONS Your loudspeakers can be connected to virtually any Analogue sound source You will need three Stereo RCA REAR FRONT having a line output or a Headphone output. The line output may be Stereo (from Phono-Phono cables. a CD Player, MP3 player etc), or a multi-channel 5.1 output from a DVD player or AV Connect Front, Centre, Rear and sound processor. You can also connect the speakers to a Stereo or Multichannel Subwoofer channels as shown. PC soundcard via the line or Headphone output.. HINT: You can use one cable of a CENTRE stereo pair to connect the Centre Note: Digital (SPDIF) connections are not supported. To receive Dolby Digital /DTS channel and the other to connect signals your DVD/ AV processor or PC soundcard must feature these decoders. the Subwoofer Channel. All connections will require the purchase of suitable cables. The cables you need HINT: When the connectors are are indicated in the connection diagrams. -
Page 6: Speaker Placement
SPEAKER PLACEMENT CONNECTING THE SYSTEM - SPEAKERS The illustration shows a typical 5.1 loudspeaker setup. Connect the loudspeakers as in the diagram below. If a loudspeaker cable is too short you should buy an extension cable. Do NOT cut and splice loudspeaker cables. FL: Front Right Speaker C: Centre Speaker FR: Front Right Speaker SW: Subwoofer RR: Rear Right Speaker RL: Rear Left Speaker The Front Speakers should point slightly in and facing the listening position The Centre Speaker should be mounted above or below the monitor screen central to the front speakers and the listening seat. Ideally Front and Centre speakers should be at the same height and in line.. The Rear loudspeakers are less critical but ideally should face inward from a point somewhat behind the listener’s head. The height of the satellites is important - ideally they should be at ear level or slightly above, pointing down. at the listener The satellites may be placed on shelves or stands or hung on the wall with suitable mounting hardware. The :ubwoofer may be placed almost anywhere, but a position in front of the listener is preferred. If you want to operate the subwoofer remotely it is essential SAFETY NOTES: to have clear unobstructed space between the Handset and the I/R “eye” of the subwoofer. -
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION Please refer to the manual of your source equipment where necessary. SETTING UP THE SYSTEM - MULTICHANNEL INPUT • P ress the BYPASS button on the Handset. SWITCHING ON • P lay some music on the source equipment Check that the equipment is properly connected. • S et the Main Volume Control (using the handset • S witch on the source equipment. o r the Volume control on the Subwoofer) to a suitable level. • P lug the mains plug into the mains socket and switch the power on. • A djust the volume of the Front Speakers at the handset to a reasonable level. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
The surface of the units can be cleaned with a barely damp cloth and then dried Switch off all connected units before carrying out any checks. carefully. Never use abrasives, abrasive cloths or chemical solvents. Brush loud- speaker grilles lightly with a soft brush. Never vacuum the grilles as the suction No Sound: could damage the loudspeaker drive units. Is the Mains indicator lit? If not, switch the Subwoofer OFF, check and rectify the mains connections and then switch on again. Now reset system levels. WARRANTY The system is switched to mute. Press the mute switch to restore the volume level. Your Technika appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please contact the TESCO electrical No Bass/Insufficient Bass: help line on 0845 456 6767. Please have your original purchase receipt with you 5.1 input: Subwoofer option on the Sound Processor is not enabled. Subwoofer when you call. This warranty in no way affects your consumer rights. input not plugged in. BASS level turned down. Speakers set to LARGE (See P7) Stereo Input: The system is in BYPASS mode. Switch to SURROUND mode. SPECIFICATIONS Sound appears garbled: Supply Voltage : AC 240V ~ 50 Hz 5.1 input: The system is in SURROUND mode. Switch to BYPASS mode.