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OWNER’S MANUAL DIGITAL A/V RECEIVER SYSTEM Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL AR805TS (AR805TS, SR85TS-F/S/C/W) P/NO : MFL63267063...
Safety Information Safety Information CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. CAUTION Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK instructions. DO NOT OPEN Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER- product and to protect it from over heating.
AND 625p UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live File System, you cannot use it on LG players.
Contents Contents Installation Installing speakers Connecting speakers Connecting to Your TV Video/Audio (Left/Right) Safety Information connection HDMI connection Cautions and Warnings Resolution Setting Copyrights Connecting TV or components with HDMI jack Connecting components with analog video and audio jacks Preparation AV IN 1 connection Introduction AV IN 2 connection About the “...
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Contents Operation Maintenance Turning On the unit Handling the Unit Selecting the input source Adjusting the speaker levels Enjoying various sound mode Troubleshooting Sound Effect Bass Blast Troubleshooting Setting the USER EQ Listening to FM/AM radio Automatic tuning Appendix Manual tuning Presetting radio stations Trademarks and Licenses Tuning to preset stations...
Preparation Preparation Introduction Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. About the “ ” Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media. FM antenna (1) AM antenna (1) Symbols Used in this Manual...
Preparation Required cables • USB cable The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following connection cables. You must purchase the connection cables • HDMI cable separately if necessary. • Analog audio cable White (L) • Portable cable Red (R) •...
• • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • POWER (1): Switches the unit ON or OFF. TV control buttons: Controls the TV. (LG TV only) - - 1-: Turns the TV on or off.
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Preparation • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • • • (SKIP): Goes to the next or previous SETUP: Displays or exits the [SETUP] menu.
Preparation Front panel i USER EQ a STANDBY/ON (1/[) Sets the USER EQ mode (BASS, MIDDLE Switches the unit ON or OFF. and TREBLE). (Page 27) b INPUT SELECTOR j ENTER Selects the input source. Rotate this knob Acknowledges menu selection. until the input source you want appears in the display window.
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Preparation Rear panel fg h i a Speakers connectors f AV IN 1 (L-AUDIO-R, VIDEO) Connects the components with analog Connects the speaker cables. audio/video output jacks (DVD player, Blu- b OPTICAL IN 1/2 ray disc player, Satellite tuner, Set-top box, Connects other components with an etc).
Installation Installation Installing speakers A Front speaker (left)/ B Front speaker (right) Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible. The unit allows you to use 5.2 channel system. The following illustration shows an example C Center speaker of positioning the system.
Installation Connecting speakers 2. Connect the wires to the speakers. Connect the other end of each wire to the correct speaker according to the color coding: Color Speaker Position Before connecting the cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. Green Center Center...
Installation Connecting to Your TV Video/Audio (Left/Right) connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit to the video in jack on the TV using a video cable. You can watch the selected input image when Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of you connect the VIDEO OUT or HDMI OUT jack the unit to the audio left and right IN jacks on to a TV.
Installation HDMI connection NOTE If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable. • HDMI is the abbreviated name for High Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the unit to which transmits video and audio signals in the HDMI IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or digital format.
Installation Connecting TV or Resolution Setting components with The unit provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution HDMI jack using [Setup] menu. 1. Press SETUP. The [Setup] menu appears. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the unit to the HDMI IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Installation Connecting components AV IN 2 connection with analog video and 1. Connect the VIDEO IN jack on the unit to the VIDEO OUT jack on your component audio jacks using a video cable. Connect the left and right AUDIO IN jacks of the unit to the audio left and right OUT jacks on your component using the audio cables.
Installation Connecting Coaxial digital audio connection components with 1. Connect the COAXIAL IN 1/2 jack on the Digital Audio jacks unit to your components with COAXIAL OUT jack using a coaxial digital audio cable. COAXIAL IN connection It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect the cables according to the jacks of your components.
Installation Connecting the Connecting the portable device antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and 1. Connect the PORT. IN jack on the unit to the FM wire antenna. LINE OUT jack on your Portable device (MP3 Before connecting the antenna, be sure to player, etc...) using a portable cable ( 3.5 disconnect the AC power cord.
Installation Connecting the headphones Connect a pair of stereo headphones ( 3.5 mm phone plug) to the unit’s PHONES jack for private listening. Headphones connection Unit Headphones NOTE • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • The speakers are turned off while the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.
Installation Settings [Language] Menu Menu Language Adjusting the Setup Settings Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. You can change the settings of the unit in the [Setup] menu. 1. Press SETUP. [Display] Menu The [Setup] menu appears. TV Aspect Select which screen aspect to use based on the shape of your TV screen.
Installation [576i] [Speaker] Outputs 576 lines of interlaced video. Select a speaker that you want to adjust. [576p] NOTE Outputs 576 lines of progressive video. Certain speaker settings are prohibited by the Dolby Digital licensing agreement. [720p] Outputs 720 lines of progressive video. [Size] [1080i] Since the speaker settings are fixed, you...
Installation DRC (Dynamic Range Control) [Others] Menu When a title encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus is playing back, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio DivX(R) VOD output (the difference between the loudest ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video sounds and the quietest ones).
Operation Operation Turning On the unit To select the Display Component connected to AV 1 AV IN 1 jack Before connecting the power cord, connect all Component connected to AV 2 your speakers and AV components. AV IN 2 jack 1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. Portable device connected PORTABLE to PORT.
Operation Adjusting the speaker To select the required input source using the remote control, use the INPUT buttons. levels To select the Button Component connected to AV IN 1/2 jack You can adjust the level of each speaker. These Portable device connected PORTABLE settings are applied to all sound fields.
Operation Enjoying various BASS BLAST During playback, reinforces the bass sound. sound mode LOUDNESS Improves the bass and treble sound. VIRTUAL You can enjoy more virtual You can enjoy various sound mode. For details, surround sound. refer to the Sound Effect, Bass Blast, and USER PL MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II enables EQ.
Operation Listening to FM/AM Bass Blast radio You can set the BASS BLAST sound mode directly. Press BASS BLAST repeatedly. You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts Display Description through the built-in tuner. Before operation, BASS BLAST During playback, reinforces make sure you have connected the FM and AM the bass sound.
Operation Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations You can preset up to 50 FM or AM stations. Before tuning to preset stations, make sure you Then you can easily tune in the stations you preset radio stations. (Page 28) often listen to. 1. Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner (FM 1.
Operation Playing the USB 3. Select [Music], [Movie] or [Photo] using I / i , and press ENTER ( ) to play the file. device To stop playback MUSIC MOVIE PHOTO Press x (STOP) during playback. This unit can play movie, music and photo files contained in the USB device.
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Operation To slow down the playing speed NOTE MOVIE • Devices which require additional program While the playback is paused, press M installation connected to a computer, are not repeatedly to play various speeds of slow supported. motion. • Do not extract the USB device while in operation.
Operation Listening to music NOTE You can play music files contained in a USB device. • The file requirements are described on page 32. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to 1. Select [Music] using I / i on the [USB] pages 29-30.
Operation Playing repeatedly or randomly Music file requirement During playback, press -REPEAT repeatedly Music file compatibility with this unit is limited to select a desired mode. as follows : • Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz Display Description (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA) •...
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Operation Hearing different audio a Title – current title number/total number 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to of titles display the On-Screen display. b Time – elapsed playing time/total 2. Use U / u -to select the [Audio] option. playback time c Audio –...
Operation Viewing a photo Movie file requirement Movie file compatibility with this unit is limited You can view photo files contained in a USB as follows : device. • Available resolution: within 720 x 576 1. Select [Photo] using I / i on the [USB] (W x H) pixels.
Operation To stop a slide show Photo file requirement Press x (STOP) during slide show. Photo file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows : • Max pixel in width : 2 760 x 2 048 pixel To pause a slide show • Maximum files : Under 999 Press X (PAUSE) during slide show. Press B (PLAY) or X (PAUSE) to re-start the •...
Operation Using the Sleep Timer Using microphone 1. Connect a microphone ( You can set the unit to turn off automatically at 6.3 mm) to MIC a specified time. jack. Press SLEEP repeatedly. The indicator changes cyclically in the display Microphone connection window as follows. SLEEP 180 t 150 t 120 t 90 t 80 t 70 Unit t 60 t 50 t 40 t 30 t 20 t 10 t...
Maintenance Maintenance Handling the Unit Cleaning the unit When shipping the unit To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If Please save the original shipping carton and the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it solution.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION No power. • The power cord is • Plug the power cord into the wall disconnected. outlet securely. No sound. • The speaker wires are • Check the speaker connections. disconnected. • The MASTER VOLUME is •...
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Troubleshooting Preset stations cannot • An incorrect station • Memorize the correct station be received. frequency has been frequency. memorized. • The memorized stations are • Memorize the stations again. cleared. Poor FM reception. • No antenna is connected. • Connect the antenna. •...
Appendix Appendix Trademarks and Licenses HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. Dolby Laboratories. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are Manufactured under licence under U.S.
Appendix Specifications General Tuner • Power requirements: Refer to main label. • FM Tuning Range: 87.50 to 108.00 MHz or 87.5 to 108.0 MHz • Power consumption: Refer to main label. • AM Tuning Range: • Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 150 x 312 mm 522 to 1 620 kHz or 530 to 1 720 kHz •...
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Appendix Speakers • Subwoofer • Front speaker Type: 1 Way 1 speaker Type: 2 Way 2 speaker Impedance: 3 Ω Impedance: 4 Ω Rated Input Power: 150 W Rated Input Power: 100 W Max. Input power: 300 W Max. Input power: 200 W Net Dimensions (W x H x D): 275 x 377 x 319 mm Net Dimensions (W x H x D):...