Frox, Inc., 323 Sinclair Frontage Road, Milpitas, CA 95035 408.957.7420 FAX 408.946.3657 Frox Technical Support may be contacted at 800.525.5257 during the hours of 8:30AM to 5:00PM PST, Monday -Friday OWN E R 'S MAN U A L - S a f e t y Pre c aut i oi'rI's CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in!~ tended to alert the user to the presence of important op-; eration and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the' literature accompanying the appliance. 2 O,WNER'S MANUAL - Safety Precautions 'IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Thank you for selecting the FroxSystem home entertainment theater ensemble! We hope your entertainment experience is enriched by our state-of-the-art digital audio/video imaging and information management systems. Please READ THESE INSTRUCflONS CAREFULLY concerning safe operation of your system, and retain this manual for future reference. Use this space to record your component(s) serial numbers for future reference: Model Numbers Serial Numbers Model Numbers Serial Numbers WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE TIllS APPUANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUfION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE TIllS POlARIZED OR THREE-WIRE GROUNDING PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FUllY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NOTE TO CAn'SYSTEM INSTALLER: i TIllS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CAll. THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER'S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820-33 OF THE NEC THAT 'I' PROVIDES GUIDEUNES FOR PROPER GROUNDING, IN PARTICULAR, TIllS SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHAll BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL. 3 OWNER'S MANUAL - Safety Precautions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS serious injury to an adult o or child and damage (1) Read, Follow and Retain all Instructions and to the components. Warnings. Use care when moving any Read and follow all the safety and operational instructions component and before using your FroxSystem, and retain these instructions cart combination, for future reference. All warnings on the components and as uneven within the Owner's Manual should be carefully adhered to. surfaces, quick Please review and follow all specific operation and usage starts and stops, instructions as outlined within this Owner's Manual. even excessive o force may cause the (2) Water and Moisture. cart to overturn. Use only on a stand, table, or cart recommended by the cart To prevent fIre or electrical shock, do not expose the Frox manufacturer or Frox. Do not place heavy objects on top of components to water or moisture. Do not set or use these the Frox components as damage may result. Finally, use care components near water (for example, near a sink or wash in mounting any of the system components; follow all tub, in a wet basement, etc.). Use extreme care with any specifIc installation instructions, heed all mounting safety liquids near any electronic components. warnings and only use recommended mounting accessories o (where applicable). (3) Cabinet Care and Cleaning. o Always unplug your FroxSystem from the wall outlet before (5) Attachments. cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cabinet cleaning; wipe dry. A mild detergent can be applied to a moistened cloth for Attachments other than those recommended by Frox may heaver cleaning needs. Never use any petroleum-based liquid cause hazards. Do not use any other attachments or devices or aerosol cleaners. to these components without the manufacturer's approval. o o (4) Placement and Mounting. (6) Ventilation. Never place the Frox components on an unstable stand, table, Your components are designed with optimum ventilation f6r cart, bracket or the like. A cart or stand may fall, resulting in reliable operation and protection from overheating. Maximum ventilation occurs when placed on hard, flat 4 OWNER'S MANUAL - Safety Precautions surfaces. Special cabinet slots assisting in ventilation must To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, never overload never be blocked by placing the components on a bed, sofa, wall outlets and/or extension cords. Frox recommends the rug (and any other like materials) or other components. use of a safety-fused, properly-grounded regulated Never allow drapes, rugs or other coverings to block any of power strip or recepticle for optimum component the component vents. Always establish proper component protection. spacing when installing the Frox components into a bookshelf or component rack. Also, insure that the Finally, protect your power supply cords. Always route power electronics are kept away from heat sources (radiators, cords with care to minimize fire or shock hazards. Insure that heating ducts) that may cause damage to the system power cords are never walked upon, crimped or pinched by components. any furniture placed upon or near them, component o pOSitioning against the wall, etc. Pay particular attention to (7) Power Sources. cords at plugs, convenience recepticles and the point where they exit from the component(s). The Frox components are intended to operate only from o power sources listed on the marked label on the compo (9) Outside Antenna Systems - Safety and nents. Consult your Frox dealer or your local power Grounding. company if you are unsure of the specific type of power supplied to your home. For video products intended to Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system. operate from battery power, or from other sources, refer to Never locate an outside antenna system near overhead the operating instructions. power lines, overhead lights or any other powered circuits, particularly if the antenna could fall and come into contact o (8) Power Cords, Plugs and Grounding. with the power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from Your components are equipped with a three-wire Grounding touching any power lines or circuits -contact with them type plug for your safety: might be fatal. Three-wire Grounding-type Plugs - a plug with a third If you use an outside antenna or cable system, insure that (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type the antenna or cable system is properly grounded to protect power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to from unwanted voltage surges or built-up static charges. insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety - 1984, provides information with respect to proper purpose of the grounding-type plug. grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of 5 OWNER'S MANUAL - Safety Precautions o grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, (10) Lightning. connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode_ For added protection for your video components during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO for long periods of time, unplug the Frox processors from NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED the wall outlet (after powering down the system using IN ARTICLE 810 - "RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT" the FroxWand's power off button) and disconnect the antenna or cable system connected to it. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges. o (11) Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of any kind into any openings of the STANDOFF INSULATORSb Frox component, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the components. SERVICE ENTRANCE o EOUIPMENT (12) Servicing. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel; contact your system installer or Frox at 800.525.5257 for specific TO .XTERNAI. ANTENNA TERMINA1.S OF PROO1XT service details should your system require attention. Do <t.g. interior metU water pipe) not remove the component covers or attempt to service the units yourself - there are no user eCNDING JUMPER4 \ DORPITVIEONN ABL FA!NETTE N(NZA.4 4GmR)O UINNTOOI ~TH E.L EECATRRTHO OE serviceable parts inside. Opening or removing the cabinet S2898 IF REQUIREO SY LOCAL COOES. SEE NEe covers can expose you to dangerous voltage and electrical SECTION 810 - 211fl. hazards. 6 OWNER'S MANUAL - Safety Precautions o (H) Damage Requiring Service. (h) Your product does not appear to operate normally by following these operation instructions within the Immediately disconnect the components from the power Owner's Manual. Adjust only those controls covered by source and contact your qualified service personnel should the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of one of the following conditions occur: other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to (a) Any liquid has spilled in/on the components restore the product to its normal operation. o (b) Any object has fallen into the components. (14) Replacement Parts. (c) A heavy object has fallen onto the components When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the (d) Any Frox component has been dropped and/or exhibits manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the cabinet damage original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. (e) Whenever the power cord and/or plug has been o damaged (15) Safety Check. (I) The products have been exposed to rain or other Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, elements ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. (g) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance; this indicates a need for service 7 OWNER'S MANUAL - Safety Precautions o (16) Software Authorizations. ~ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to the operating ~ Increase the separation between the equipment and software, design, recommendations and electronic receiver. component(s) not expressly authorized and approved by Frox, Inc. in writing will void the specific user's authority to ~ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit operate the equipment. See your component warranty for different from that to which the receiver is connected. further details. o ~ Consult an experienced radio/I'V technician for help. (17) FCC Class B Digital Device Compliance. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 8 OWNER'S MANUAL" Contents Important Safeguards. .. 2 Section 4 -FroxSound Digital Audio Processing •.. 77 4.1 Audio Control Panels ... 78 Owner's Manuals Updates ... ll 4.2 Initial Volume Settings ... 80 4.3 FroxSound Audio Processing ... 81 Section 1 -The FroxWand Defined ... 13 4.4 Tone Control Adjustments ... 83 1.1 FroxWand Battery Replacement...15 4.5 Surround Sound Processing ... 86 4.6 DolbyTM Pro· Logic Operation ... 87 Section 2 -Getting Started with the FroxSystem ... 17 4.7 Home THX® Audio System ... 93 2.1 Power Up ... 17 4.8 Digital Graphic Equalizer ... l00 2.2 Initial FroxWand Usage ... 19 4.9 Hall Simulation -The Sonic 2.3 FroxWand/FroxControl Usage Notes ... 22 Playground™ ... 105 2.4 Manual Terms Defined ... 24 2.5 FroxControl Button and Section 5 -TV Grid, TV Schedules and System Icon Identification ... 25 Reminders ... 1 11 5.1 The TV Grid ... 1l3 Section 3 -The Video Control Panel...29 5.2 Internal FroxSystem Clock 3.1 Initial Television Viewing ... 30 Adjustments ... 115 3.2 Initial Audio Adjustments ... 32 5.3 Using the TV Grid ... 1l7 3.3 FroxSound Audio Processing" An 5.4 FroxSystem Reminders ... 122 Introduction ... 33 5.5 The Housecleaning Routine ... 125 3.4 Additional Television Features ... 35 5.6 The TV Schedules Browser -An 3.5 Initial Laserdisc Operation ... 38 Introduction ... 128 3.6 Laserdisc Features and Controls ... 40 5.7 USing the TV Browser ... 130 3.7 Initial VCR Operation ... 45 3.8 VCR Features and Controls ... 48 Section 6 -The CD Library ... 141 3.9 PIP -Picture-In-Picture Features .. .54 6.1 Playing Compact Discs ... l43 3.10 Adjusting Video Quality -FroxVision 6.2 Important CD Component Usage Video Processing and Controls ... 62 Comments ... 145 3.11 Important FroxVision Issues ... 68 6.3 CD Features and Controls ... 146 3.12 Alternate TV Monitor Activation -The F2 6.4 The CD Library Browser ... 150 FroxWand Control...73 6.5 Using the CD Browser ... 157 3.13 Additional Video Component Integration 6.6 Manual Identification of Notes ... 74 CDs 'In Collection' ... 161 9 OWNER'S MANUAL - Contents 6.7 Automatic Identification of CDs 'In Section 10 -Preferences. .. 211 Collection' or 'In Player' ... 162 10.1 FroxWand Speed and Sensitivity ... 212 6.8 Special CD Playlist Options ... 169 10.2 Advanced PIP Selections ... 214 6.9 Standard Play, Random Play and MuItiplay Options ... 1 7 3 Section 11 -System Software Upgrades -FroxCD 6.10 CD Track Playlists ... 17 5 Booting Utility. .. 215 6.11 Labeling 'Unknown CDs' ... 176 11.1 Coverting from V2.0 to V3.0 ... 216 6.12 CD Cover Graphics ... 178 11.2 Loading Software from the FroxCD ... 218 11.3 Error Messages and How to Recover ... 220 Section 7 -The Movie Library• .. 181 7.1 Entering the Movie Library ... 182 Section 12 -Troubleshooting. .. 223 7.2 Layers of Movie Library Information ... 185 12.1 GeneraI...224 7.3 Browsing Through the Movie Library ... 188 12.2 Video ... 226 12.3 Audio ... 229 Section 8 -Video Dubbing. •• 193 12.4 FroxCast/FroxNet...230 8.1 Video Dubbing Procedures ... 194 8.2 Alternate Monitor Restrictions ... 198 8.3 Installation Note -Transcoding Restrictions ... 199 Section 9 -Audio Routing. .. 201 9.1 On-Screen Routing ... 202 9.2 Alternate Monitor InstaIIations ... 204 9.3 Routing with Keypad ControI...205 9.4 Routing with Audio Processing ... 206 9.5 Additional Audio Routing Restrictions ... 208 9.6 Error Messages ... 209 10