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1. ECs eS QL GS SPEAKERS 1 Insert the stereo audio cables included into the TV VCR AUDIO INPUT L left white and R right red jacks on the back of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM and into the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your VCR this will allow your VCR s sound to play through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM NOTE Your VCR s sound will come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer since the default setting for the sound output is the same as the audio source from the VCR 2 channel STEREO For Dolby Pro Logic 5 1 channel sound reproduction press the SURROUND button on the REMOTE The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer NOTE Some VCRs may not allow the Home Theater to play all 5 speakers if the audio output level of the VCR is too low 2 Connect your VCR to your TV using a coaxial antenna cable probably already connected your VCR s picture will go to your TV through the antenna connection 3 Connections of your other antenna cables are not changed when you add your HOME THEATER SYSTEM 4 Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet 5 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the ON STANDBY button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 6 Press the SOURCE button several times till the TV VCR indicator lights 7 Make sure your VCR is on and follow your VCR s instructions 8 Go to Page 20 for detailed instructions 14
2. NOTE Make sure your DVD s AUDIO OUTPUT is set to DIGITAL NOTE DTS signals can not be decoded by this set 2 Insert the video cable into the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD player and into the VIDEO IN jack on the back of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM 3 Insert the video cable into the VIDEO IN jack on your TV and into the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM 4 Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet 5 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the ON STANDBY button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 6 Press the SOURCE button on the main set several times till the COAXIAL or OPTICAL indicator lights 7 Make sure your DVD player is on and follow your DVD player s instructions 8 Go to Page 20 for detailed instructions NOTE Your cable or antenna connection to your TV are not affected with this connection Leave your antenna cable connected to your TV as you normally would No changes will be made to your current antenna connections 13 IB HT395 WM E 073003 TV VCR CONNECTIONS Home Theater System TV VCR VIDEO IN ANT IN BACK OF YOUR TV SET ANTENNA CABLE NOT INCLUDED unchanged same as before YOUR VCR OUT TO TV CABLE OR OFF AIR SIGNAL unchanged same as before CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET BACK OF YOUR HOME THEATER
3. 5 00 PM Friday 9 00 AM 1 00 PM EST All of the adjustable system settings have been preset at our factory for normal operation of the system All you have to do is to sit back and enjoy the great home theater experience Later on you may want to change some of the optional settings like speaker volume and balance or equalizer tone settings Instructions for changing them are found later in this manual Basic Features amp Benefits of this Digital Home Theater System Dolby Digital 5 1 channel audio decoder for real home theater surround sound Preset Equalizer for truly customized sound Center amp Rear speaker variable delay time setting for added realism Digital coaxial amp optical input jacks TV Game Video Camera input jacks on the front panel Includes audio inputs for DVD COAXIAL DVD OPTICAL TV VCR and AUX Fully customizable individual speaker level controls Powerful subwoofer provides real BOOM in your bass Automatic decoding of Dolby Digital amp Dolby Pro Logic audio signals 10 Night mode button automatically reduces the sound level to avoid disturbing others 11 Deluxe easy to use remote control with batteries included 12 Reset button conveniently returns speaker settings to the factory s defaults 13 Designed for easy mistake proof color coded speaker setup 14 Compatible with your computer sound system NOTE We recommend that you use this Home Theater System with your D
4. Digital Audio Home Theater System Turns Your DVD Player Into a Home Theater Computer Compatible Also Turns Your Computer Into a Home Theater Cable Included DOLBY 5 1 CHANNEL FRONT PANEL PRESET DIL po SURROUND BE EQUALIZER EE The Perfect Sound System for Your DVD Player e Just add your TV amp DVD player everything else is in the box e Incredible surround sound perfect for DVD viewing amp enhanced TV game experience e Front panel GAME INPUT jacks e Dual DIGITAL inputs COAXIAL amp OPTICAL PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE IB HT395 WM E 073003 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C warna TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT USE THE PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with Bee WARNING TO REDUCE THE arrowhead symbol within an RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence o
5. Your system is supplied with 5 compact sized satellite speakers and one large subwoofer The satellite speakers reproduce only the mid range and higher frequencies All of the low frequency bass sounds are produced by the subwoofer Proper positioning and placement of the speakers is important in order to provide the best surround sound experience We understand that due to the size and shape of your listening room and the location of your furniture you may not be able to set up the speakers exactly as per these diagrams However these simple guidelines will help you maximize your home theater experience Note the speaker levels are preset at the factory and most people will not need to fine tune the sound of each speaker We suggest you skip this part at first Later on you can adjust the sound level of each individual speaker See Page 20 Although all 5 satellites are of the same size the speakers inside the cabinets are different The speaker terminals on the back of the cabinets are color coded as are the speaker wires and the speaker terminals on the back of the main unit Refer to the connection diagram on page 8 Be sure you are using the correct satellite speaker in each location front rear and center Please follow the colors for best results e For best surround sound effects all 5 of the satellite speakers should be approximately at the same distance from your usual listening position POSITION THE SPEAKERS LIKE THI
6. IB HT395 WM E 073003 TV VCR SATELLITE RECEIVER CONNECTIONS Home Theater System TV VCR Satellite SATELLITE RECEIVER CONNECTION BOX SATELLITE IN 8L SATELLITE SIGNAL ANTENNA INPUT OUT TO TV i G CABLE SIGNAL OR 2 OFF AIR ANTENNA SIGNAL NOTE No changes are made to your antenna cables The antenna connections are the same as you have them now YOUR VCR AUDIO CABLES INCLUDED NOTE Onsome TVs this jack is in the front VIDEO IN ANT IN BACK OF YOUR TV SET BACK OF YOUR HOME THEATER SPEAKERS CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET 1 Follow the above connection diagram and check if you have these items If your VCR has AUDIO OUT jacks you may connect your VCR to your HOME THEATER as shown NOTE Your VCR s sound will come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer since the default setting for the sound output is the same as the audio source from the VCR 2 channel STEREO For Dolby Pro Logic 5 1 channel sound reproduction press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer NOTE Some VCRs may not allow the Home Theater to play all 5 speakers if the audio output level of the VCR is too low 2 Connect your VCR to your TV using a coaxial antenna cable probably already connected your VCR s picture will go to your TV through your existing antenna connection 3 Use an
7. Maximum Distortion 0 06 reference output Remote Operating Range Within 20 feet between the main unit and the remote Speakers Subwoofer Dimensions 7 16 x 10 5 s x 9 inches 180 X 270 X 245 mm Weight 6 13 lbs 2 78 kg Front Left Dimensions 4 1 4x 3 2 x 4 9 s inches 101 X 90 X 110 mm Weight 0 88 Ib 0 4 kg Center Dimensions 4 1 4 x 3 1 2 x 4 9 3 inches 101 X 90 X 110 mm Weight 0 88 Ib 0 4 kg Front Right Dimensions 4 4 x 3 1 2 x 4 3 s inches 101 X 90 X 110 mm Weight 0 88 Ib 0 4 kg Rear Left Dimensions 4 1 4 x 3 1 2 x 4 3 s inches 101 X 90 X 110 mm Weight 0 71 Ib 0 32 kg Rear Right Dimensions 4 1 4 x 3 1 2 x 4 3 s inches 101 X 90 X 110 mm Weight 0 71 Ib 0 32 kg DURABRAND reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement PROTECT YOUR FINE FURNITURE WE RECOMMEND A CLOTH OR OTHER PROTECTIVE MATERIAL BE PLACED UNDER THE SET WHEN PLACING IT ON A SURFACE WITH A NATURAL OR LACQUER FINISH For customer service of this Durabrand product Visit Our Website http www lenoxx com or Dial 1 800 315 5885 MONDAY THURSDAY 9 00 AM 5 00 PM FRIDAY 9 00 AM 1 00 PM EST or Write to LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP 2 GERMAK DRIVE CARTERET N J 07008 2003 LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP MADE amp PRINTED IN CHINA 26 IB HT395 WM E 073003
8. correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it PRECAUTIONS ON SAFETY Should any solid object or liquid fall into the Home Theater System unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further ON PLACEMENT OF YOUR HOME THEATER SYSTEM Do not leave the Home Theater in a location near a heat source or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessively dusty rooms or rooms with very high humidity Do not place the Home Theater system on an inclined or unstable place Do not place anything within 1 inch of the sides or 2 inches from the back of the cabinet The ventilation holes must not be covered for the set to operate properly and prolong the life of its components HUMMING NOISE This set has a cooling fan similar to a computer Occasionally during play you may hear this humming this is normal When the main power is shut off or the set is in STANDBY mode the cooling fan and humming will stop IB HT395 WM E 073003 INTRODU
9. on two listening modes can be selected Dolby Digital or STEREO Try each to see what you prefer Some DOLBY STEREO ON k DIGITAL programs may sound better in the STEREO mode 5 1 CH SURROUND ON fm STEREO STEREO SURROUND mt mea DIGFAL So Sone PCM STEREO sss eS 2 A UR eee A If a Dolby Digital 2 1 channel sound input signal is received both the Stereo and Dolby Digital indicators will be on Sound will only come out of 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer DOLBY DOLBY STEREO PROLOGIC DIGITAL m voLuE 1 e o o O O oO FL c FR R sL B If a stereo sound signal is received from AUX only the STEREO indicator will be on Sound will come out of 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer 23 IB HT395 WM E 073003 OTHERS EQ Mode You can press EQ button repeatedly on the REMOTE CONTROL to choose from 7 different tone effects Standard classical jazz rock pop ballad amp dance The volume indicators will change according to different EQ mode as follows Standard Classical nis mee PEL Eo e nies mee oat gt oo i First LED lights Second LED lights STEREO ere Jazz Rock EQ MODE SURROUND wre o FOR not wg oe FBR va ot NIGHT n a MODE 7 Middle LED lights 4th LED lights E Pop Ballad E i stereo proissc Geta m voLwE stereo PRULE DEFA VOLME lt 4 r
10. or off 3 Press the SOURCE button several times till the AUX indicator lights NOTE Your computer s sound will come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer since the default setting for the sound output is the same as the audio source from the computer 2 channel STEREO For Dolby Pro Logic 5 1 channel sound reproduction press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer NOTE If the signal of your computer is not a true STEREO signal even though it has stereo output jack when you press the SURROUND button the sound may not come out from all 5 speakers This is normal NOTE Some computers may not allow the Home Theater to play all 5 speakers if the audio output level of the computer is too low 4 Make sure your computer is on and follow your computer s instructions 5 Go to Page 20 for other detailed instructions 19 IB HT395 WM E 073003 AMPLIFIER General 1 Press the POWER button on the front panel of the main unit to turn the main power on press SOURCE or MASTER VOLUME buttons on the main unit or any button on the REMOTE control to turn the set on Make sure the POWER STANDBY indicator is lit in green 3 NOTE The POWER STANDBY indicator has 2 colors red and green green is on red is standby When the set is off standby pressing the SOURCE or MASTER VOLUME buttons on the main unit or 2 pressing any button on the REMOTE CONTROL will tur
11. others for connecting to the VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN jacks of the component If your set NOTE On some TVs this is older and only has a single VIDEO INPUT jack you may buy a switch box to change video signal from DVD to game etc VIDEO CABLE INCLUDED BACK OF YOUR HOME THEATER j FR FL C RR AL Sue 4 ohm Bohm SPEAKERS VIDEO CABLE OPTICAL CABLE NOT INCLUDED COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDED SOUND QUALITY CHART VIDEO OUT AUDI OUT YOUR DVD PLAYER 1 Insert the COAXIAL cable included or OPTICAL cable not included into the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT jack on the back of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM and into the DIGITAL COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack on your DVD player this will allow your DVD s Dolby Digital Audio sound to play through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM NOTE For a Dolby Digital recorded DVD disc the sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer For a Stereo DVD disc 2 channel the sound will only come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer This set will decode and automatically play back whatever sound system was recorded on the DVD or audio disc To manually change stereo 2 channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer
12. wires to touch each other Use electrical tape or plastic connectors to insulate the wires from each other NOT ON STAND 11 IB HT395 WM E 073003 TV CONNECTIONS fertetter sound from Tv shows Home Theater System TV if your TV has Audio Output jacks BACK OF YOUR VV VV VV VV VV AN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT COAXIAL HOME THEATER K NAL AK AK AK AR A pri c ra re Ce Te SPEAKERS J CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET AUX TV VCR VIDEOIN OPTICAL RED amp WHITE AUDIO CABLES INCLUDED AUDIO OUT NOTE If your TV does not have audio output jacks it can not be used to improve your TV s sound If you have a cable box or satellite receiver you can connect the receiver AUDIO OUTPUT directly to your TV VCR AUDIO INPUT on the back of the HOME THEATER SYSTEM NOTE On some TVs these jacks are in the front or your TV may not have these jacks 1 Connect the 5 satellite speakers and subwoofer as shown on Page 8 or the QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM packed with the set 2 Insert the stereo audio cables included into the TV VCR AUDIO INPUT L left white and R right red jacks on the back of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM and into the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your TV this will allow your TV s sound to play through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM If your TV set has AUDIO OUTPUT jacks NOTE Your TV s sound will come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoo
13. ASTER VOLUME DOWN button Press to lower the volume level of all speakers DVD OPTICAL bution Selects the DVD OPTICAL audio input mode The DVD OPTICAL indicator on the front panel will light DVD COAXIAL button Selects the DVD COAXIAL audio input mode The DVD COAXIAL indicator on the front panel will light AUX button Selects the AUXILIARY audio input mode The AUX indicator on the front panel will light TV VCR button Selects the TV or VCR audio input mode The TV VCR indicator on the front panel will light GAME button Selects the TV GAME or VIDEO CAMERA play mode The GAME indicator on the front panel will light STEREO button Press to select STEREO 2 channel listening mode and the STEREO indicator on the front panel will be on SURROUND button Press to select Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic 5 1 channel audio listening mode The sound will come out of all 6 speakers TEST TONE buiton Press to activate the test tone noise function to check whether all your speakers are connected properly EQ button Press to select different tone effects FRONT LEFT UP amp DOWN VOLUME butions Press to adjust the individual FRONT LEFT speaker s sound level FRONT RIGHT UP amp DOWN VOLUME buttons Press to adjust the individual FRONT RIGHT speaker s sound level CENTER UP amp DOWN VOLUME butions Press to adjust the individual CENTER speaker s sound level REAR LEFT UP amp D
14. CTION Thank you for purchasing this Digital Audio Home Theater System This deluxe audio theater system turns your home into a virtual theater In addition to the incredible surround sound of a 5 1 channel audio source such as your current DVD player this system also superbly enhances your other audio sources such as a CD player Computer VCR or a cassette deck The only thing you need to add is your own TV or other devices We have designed this system to be easy to set up but please review this manual before you operate your system Please have it handy while you are setting the system up and keep it available for future reference or in the unlikely event that you encounter any unexpected questions or problems We have tried to keep this manual as simple as possible It begins with how to connect the speakers your TV and other optional devices It also includes instructions on how to position the speakers for the most natural surround sound If you follow the instructions carefully you can have the system set up in about an hour This system was designed to provide you with many years of reliable operation with a minimum of care and maintenance Every component in your system was perfect when it left our factory If you experience any problem with the set up or operation of this system please review the Trouble Shooting Guide at the end of this manual before you contact the Customer Service Department at 1 800 315 5885 Monday Thursday 9 00 AM
15. E control REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL sensor Receives the signal from the REMOTE CONTROL Aim the REMOTE control towards this sensor POWER STANDBY indicator This indicator has 2 colors red and green red is standby green is on When the set is off standby pressing the SOURCE or MASTER VOLUME buttons on the main unit or pressing any button on the REMOTE CONTROL will turn the set on The indicator will become green Also this indicator will flash confirming that you pressed any button on the REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO IN jack For connection of a video signal from a TV game or video camera see details on Page 16 amp 17 AUDIO LEFT jack Connect to the left channel audio output of a TV game or video camera AUDIO RIGHT jack Connect to the right channel audio output of a TV game or video camera DVD COAXIAL indicator For DVD COAXIAL INPUT sound use press the SOURCE button till this lights or press the COAXIAL button on your REMOTE control DVD OPTICAL indicator For DVD OPTICAL INPUT sound use press the SOURCE button till this lights or press the OPTICAL button on your REMOTE control 123456 12 13 9 GAME indicator For TV GAME or VIDEO CAMERA sound use press the SOURCE button till this lights or press the GAME button on your REMOTE control 10 TV VCR indicator For TV VCR sound use press the SOURCE button till this lights or press the TV VCR button on your REMOTE control 11 AUX indicator For Auxiliary i
16. EAKER jacks Connect the SUBWOOFER SPEAKER to the green and black terminals AUX AUDIO INPUT jacks Connect to the audio output of a tape deck or other component TV VCR AUDIO INPUT jacks Connect to audio output of a TV or VCR 4 9 VIDEO OUT jack Connect to your TV s video input jack If your TV has no VIDEO jack you have to buy a VIDEO RF MODULATOR IMPORTANT This jack is only used if you are connecting a TV GAME or VIDEO CAMERA to the set 10 DVD VIDEO INPUT jack Connect to your DVD s video out jack 11 DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT jack Connect to the COAXIAL digital audio output of a DVD player to have Dolby Digital 5 1 channel surround sound 12 DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT jack Connect to the OPTICAL digital audio output of a DVD Player to have Dolby Digital 5 1 channel surround sound 13 AC LINE CORD Connect to a 120V 60Hz AC standard wall outlet IB HT395 WM E 073003 LOCATION OF CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL F LEF RONT RIGH CENTER O REAR LEFT QO HO OO ST T fT DURABRAND HT 395 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ON STANDBY button Switches the player from STANDBY to ON or ON to STANDBY if the main POWER of the set is on MUTE button Instantly turns off the sound Press again to restore the sound MASTER VOLUME UP button G gt Press to raise the volume level of all speakers M
17. HAS A 3 5MM STEREO JACK D D D oO D OOOO YOUR TAPE RECORDER PLAYER Illustration is showing some possible connections You can only connect ONE of these components to the AUX INPUT jacks of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM AUX stands for Auxiliary You can hear the sound of any one of these devices through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM if you connect the proper cables Insert the audio cables into the AUX OUTPUT L left white and R right red jacks of your stereo system such as a TAPE RECORDER PLAYER into the corresponding AUX INPUT AUDIO jacks on your HOME THEATER This will enable you to hear your components system through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM You m device NOTE NOTE ay also use the green 3 5mm plug and cable included to connect your CD PLAYER RADIO or other that has a 3 5MM stereo jack to your HOME THEATER SYSTEM Your audio device s sound will come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer since the default setting for the sound output is the same as the audio source from the device 2 channel STEREO For Dolby Pro Logic 5 1 channel sound reproduction press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer If the signal of your device such as a CABLE SAT BOX or some STEREO TVs is not a true STEREO signal even though it has stereo output jacks when you press the SURROUND button the sound may not come out from all 5 speakers This is normal N
18. KER REAR LEFT SPEAKER REAR RIGHT SPEAKER and SUBWOOFER SPEAKER VOLUME The default DOLBY DOLBY oe oO o 60800 volume control aa VOLUME Increased volume STEREO Pratade Ni VOLUME e o oe oo level m VOLUME Decreased volume reee VOLE 1 m A e fo level DOLBY DOLBY STEREO PROLOGIC DIGITAL e o Ee ill 22 IB HT395 WM E 073003 LISTENING MODE Dolby Digital also known as AC 3 or Dolby 5 1 surround sound system delivers a realistic and dynamic sound similar to the latest movie theaters All five speakers and subwoofer must be connected for correct Dolby Digital Surround Sound reproduction Each channel plays its own unique role in providing the proper sound Front left center and front right speakers join rear left and rear right to reproduce high mid and bass frequencies in separate five full range channels of surround sound Bass rumble explosions and low frequency effects you feel are heard through the subwoofer Most DVD movie discs have been recorded in Dolby Digital surround sound mode This set will automatically select the correct Dolby mode according to source provided ON STANDBY 1 Press the SOURCE button on the front panel of the main unit repeatedly to select one of the input source or press the COAXIAL OPTICAL GAME TV VCR or AUX button on the REMOTE to select your required audio input 1 source directly The corresponding indicator will light 2 C oO A
19. OTE Some devices may not allow the Home Theater to play all 5 speakers if the audio output level of the device is too low Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the ON STANDBY button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off Press the SOURCE button several times till the AUX indicator lights Make sure your AUX IN component is on and follow your component s instructions Go to Page 20 for detailed instructions 18 IB HT395 WM E 073003 COMPUTER CONNECTIONS BACK OF YOUR AUDIOIN VIDEO OUT COAXIAL TVVAVAVAAA HOME THEATER CEQ 0 0 0 oa AAA AK AK AN AKA AUX TV VCR VIDEOIN OPTICAL CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET YOUR COMPUTER AUDIO 3 5MM PLUG OUT ofl GREEN ONE SET OF AUDIO CABLES WITH 3 5MM PLUG IS INCLUDED AUDIO OUTPUT 1 Insert the green 3 5mm audio plug of the AUDIO cable included into the PC AUDIO OUT jack of your PC and insert the AUX INPUT L left white and R right red plugs into the corresponding AUX INPUT jacks on the back of your HOME THEATER This will enable you to hear your computer s music through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM 2 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of this set next press the ON STANDBY button on the REMOTE to turn the set on
20. OWN VOLUME buttons Press to adjust the individual REAR LEFT speaker s sound level REAR RIGHT UP amp DOWN VOLUME butions Press to adjust the individual REAR RIGHT speaker s sound level SUBWOOFER UP amp DOWN VOLUME buitons Press to adjust the SUBWOOFER speakers sound level NIGHT button Press to select NIGHT listening mode Reduced sound level CENTER DELAY button Press to delay the center speaker s sound REAR DELAY button Press to delay the rear speaker s sound TIME UP button Press to increase the time amount of sound delay TIME DOWN button Press to decrease the time amount of sound delay RESET button Press to reset all speakers outputs to the factory s default settings IB HT395 WM E 073003 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Battery Installation Remove the BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR of the REMOTE CONTROL and insert 2 size AAA alkaline batteries included according to the and markings inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT of the REMOTE CONTROL unit Gently push here and slide to open the BATTERY DOOR Insert 2 size AAA batteries as shown included Z eu Remember the spring touches the side of each battery Replace the door Tips on Battery Use Reversing polarities will damage the batteries and possibly your REMOTE Be sure to follow polarity and as indicated Do not mix different types of batteries together Alkaline Carbo
21. R or AUX the MASTER VOLUME will go back to the factory s default settings This avoids sudden very loud sounds from startling you Pressing the VOLUME CONTROL buttons of the individual speaker could only fine tune the volume of the individual speaker Press the MASTER VOLUME buttons on the main unit or on the REMOTE to decrease or increase the master volume level Volume Adjustment 1 To adjust the master volume Change all the speakers volume settings at the same time press the MASTER VOLUME buttons on the main unit or on the REMOTE to decrease or increase the master volume level raises the volume lowers the volume The VOLUME indicator on the front panel will show the corresponding volume level as progressively lit LED lamps VOLUME re VOLUME e O O O DOLBY DOLBY STEREO PROLOGIC DIGITAL S atl As the volume increases more LED lamps will light up VOLUME VOLUME oOo O O O 0 DOLBY DOLBY STEREO PROLOGIC DIGITAL 2O O OO O a oooO a alaaa aE Minimum volume level no LED lit VOLUME DOLBY DOLBY STEREO PROLOGIC DIGITAL P VOLUME 4 e o fo RRL Maximum volume level all LEDs lit 2 To adjust the individual speaker s volume Press the FRONT LEFT VOLUME CONTROL or button on the REMOTE to adjust the sound level of the FRONT LEFT SPEAKER Do the same to adjust the volume of the other individual speakers FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER CENTER SPEA
22. S FOR OPTIMAL LISTENING EXPERIENCE Rear left A Fy left sUpwooter YOUR TV SET Front right All 4 satellite speakers and the center speaker should be placed approximately the same distance from your listening position The center speaker should be placed directly above or below the TV set Left and right front speakers should be approximately at the same height as the center speaker The rear speakers should be either in line with or behind your listening position approximately at ear level or slightly above e The subwoofer should be on the floor near the TV or in any corner with the front facing your listening position All speakers must be visible Do not hide them behind curtains furniture etc as this will affect the sound 10 IB HT395 WM E 073003 SPEAKER POSITIONING INFORMATION e The center speaker as well as the other 4 satellite speakers SATELLITE SPEAKERS can be positioned either vertically or horizontally Left Front Center Right Front e The left front right front and center speakers should be usually kept above the TV set placed at approximately the same height The center ps E speaker reproduces most of the dialog spoken by the actors g on the TV screen therefore it should be placed either directly above or below the center of the TV set Once you position the center speaker try to position the left front and right fr
23. UX bo QO NOTE This set will decode and automatically play back whatever sound system was recorded on the DVD or audio disc For a O Dolby Digital 5 1 channel recorded DVD disc the orange Dolby Digital indicator will be on and sound will come out of 5 speakers plus the subwoofer For a Stereo DVD disc Dolby Digital 2 channel both the orange Dolby Digital and red stereo indicators will be on and the sound will only come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer For other stereo audio source the red STEREO indicator will be on and the sound will only come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer To manually change a stereo 2 channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer However the REAR speakers may be lower because this is not the natural way the sound was recorded This is normal mz AaA lt gt r mO DMAPMTN 0 OFO DURABRAND HT 395 2 Press the SURROUND button on the REMOTE control to select 5 1 channel sound format Press the STEREO button to select the stereo mode DOLBY PRO DOLBY DIGITAL SIGNAL moog STEREOLED ogic LED LED The chart on the left shows different indicators for different signals in RED RED ORANGE different modes asad STEREO ON one ON NOTE If the input signal is Dolby Digital sound format the orange DOLBY 2 1 CH SURROUND ON ON DIGITAL indicator will be
24. VD player in order to experience the true 5 1 channel sound However if you do not have a DVD player you may still use this system to get better sound from your TV set or any audio device THIS SYSTEM CONTAINS ANoOahWND Ko E TN N a a 1 Main Unit Center Speaker 1 Subwoofer Speaker 4 Satellite Surround with Wires Speakers D C0 DOC CCEA COSEGOOMA JOC i gt kS 1 Set of Audio cables with 1 set of Audio 1 Yellow 1 Orange 5 sets of 2 AAA green 3 5mm plug for Cables Video Cable Coaxial Cable Speaker Wires batteries Computer Connection Red amp White or other Source with 3 5mm Jack IB HT395 WM E 073003 TABLE OF CONTENTS e Getting Started Safety INStrUCtiONS 0 2 enn enennnnnnnnnnanannnnnnnnnnennnnanannnnsnnnanenennenennananannnaananannen aaaea 1 INtRODUCTION nanan anaana maanneen aannamen 2 Location Of COntrOIS nn2nnnnen nnn nnenennnnannnnnnnnnnannenennnnnnnanananannananannnnennnnnanaaasasameanaaaannnanananennenan 4 5 Remote Control Operation n nnnnnnnnnnnnanennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnanananannnenenanennnanmanacnnasanananasennanananann 6 e Connections Choose Your COnnectiOn 0 n ene nnn nn mene nne nn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnanennnnnnnnnn
25. annnnananenan 19 e Amplifier General neon none ne nnn nnnnnn nnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanananananaaanaaanaaanacnsasacasaananaununananananana nanan 20 Test TONOS 2 2 nnn nnn nnn nnmnnn eenaa 21 Volume Adjust ent nnn nnnn nnn nme nnn men neem nnn ren nnnan nnn nnn nnnannen nna nnnncnnanne nanmanaenanan manent meen 22 o Listening Mode 23 e Others EQ Mode Night Mode Center amp Rear Speaker Sound Delay 24 Trouble SHOOTING 25 GpecificationsS 26 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved IB HT395 WM E 073003 LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL ICAL GAME TWYCR AUX p 10 11 MAIN POWER button Press to switch the set on or off NOTE This button must be on in order to be able to use the REMOT
26. antenna cable to connect the antenna output on the satellite receiver to the antenna input on the VCR the same as you have it connected now This audio HOME THEATER SYSTEM does not change any antenna connections 4 Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet 5 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the ON STANDBY button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 6 Press the SOURCE button several times till the TV VCR indicator lights 7 Make sure your VCR is on and follow your VCR s instructions 8 Go to Page 20 for detailed instructions 15 IB HT395 WM E 073003 TV TV GAME CONNECTIONS Home Theater System TV TV Game FRONT OF YOUR HOME THEATER YOUR TV GAME POWER STANDBY COAXIAL OPTICAL O Oo pyp AUDIO OUT VIDEQ OUT OPTICAL NOTE Your TV GAME may have a special cable for connections This diagram is only for illustration WHITE RED WHITE YELLOW YELLOW RED BACK OF YOUR HOME THEATER CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET BACK OF YOUR TV SET CK OF YOU s Optical cable is not included VIDEO IN NOTE On some TVs this jack is in the frant 1 Insert the stereo audio cables into the AUDIO INPUT L left white and R right red jacks on the FRONT of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM and into the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your TV GAME this will allow y
27. eak or dead replace them with new ones size AAA Point the remote control unit at a distance of less than 20 feet from the main unit of the HOME THEATER system 4 Remove any obstacles between the remote control unit and remote control sensor 5 If the battery terminals are dirty or corroded clean them with sandpaper Press the POWER button on the MAIN UNIT to turn the set ON Then press the ON STANDBY button on the REMOTE The HOME THEATER may not be operating properly due to lightning static electricity or some other external factors Reset the player by disconnecting the power plug and then re connecting it before calling customer service oar Ww ON A IN This is a normal sound the cooling fan inside makes This will stop if the power is off Press the ON STANDBY button on the REMOTE to put the set in STANDBY mode 1 Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely 2 Adjust front balance by pressing the volume controls of the left and right speakers on the REMOTE see Page 22 1 Check that the speakers and components are connected securely 2 Insert all wires firmly follow the setup pages starting on Page 7 Depending on the digital sound input the output signal may at times be monaural or stereo even if the main sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format The input audio signal is stereo This set will decode and automatically play back sound in the format that was originally in
28. er only improves the sound of your DVD system it works excellently for Dolby Digital amp Dolby Pro Logic audio signals only when your DVD s AUDIO OUTPUT is set to DIGITAL mode 2 DTS signals can not be decoded by this set NOTE In your package you will find 6 sets of colored speaker wire pairs for connecting your Home Theater to the 6 different speakers e 1 green and black pair of wires for the subwoofer which comes out of the back of the subwoofer 12 1 2 feet long e 2 grey and black pairs of wires 26 feet long for connecting the rear speakers with grey and black terminals e 1 blue and black pair of wires 13 feet long for the center speaker with blue and black terminals 2 red and black pairs of wires 13 feet long for the front speakers with red and black terminals 8 IB HT395 WM E 073003 SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Tips for connecting the speaker wires To avoid short circuiting the speakers Push and hold the Speaker terminal tab down to insert each wire Make sure the stripped end of each speaker wire does not Release the tab to lock the wire into the terminal Make sure the touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of wire is fully inserted but the insulation is not covering the inserted another speaker wire part of the speaker wires SPEAKER TERMINALS Examples of poor connection of the speaker wires LOOSE STRANDS TOUCHING Stripped speaker wire is touching another
29. f uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply c
30. fer since the default setting for the sound output is the same as the audio source from the TV 2 channel STEREO For Dolby Pro Logic 5 1 channel sound reproduction press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer NOTE On some TVs you may have to activate the audio out jacks of your TV See your TV s booklet NOTE If the signal of your TV is not a true STEREO signal even though it has stereo output jacks when you press the SURROUND button the sound may not come out from all 5 speakers This is normal NOTE Some TVs may not allow the Home Theater to play all 5 speakers if the audio output level of the TV is too low Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the ON STANDBY button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 5 Press the SOURCE button on the main set several times till the TV VCR indicator lights 6 Go to Page 20 for detailed instructions NOTE Your cable or antenna connection to your TV are not touched with this connection Leave your antenna cable to your TV as you normally would No changes will be made to your current antenna connections 12 IB HT395 WM E 073003 TV DVD CONNECTIONS Home Theater System TV DVD Player BACK OF YOUR TV SET NOTE Some newer TV sets have several VIDEO INPUT jacks You may use one of these for your DVD player and the
31. ipment the signals may mix Sometimes your TV s remote may cause an LED to flash you can ignore this IB HT395 WM E 073003 CONNECTIONS Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your Home Theater System Please use the following chart to determine which connection is the best for you Turn to the appropriate page and connect your Home Theater System COMPONENTS CABLES NEEDED GO TO TV NOTE noe This only applies if your HOME THEATER Audio included Page 12 TV has audio out jacks only TV DVD e Video included e Coaxial included Page 13 HOME THEATER e Optical not included e Video included TV VCR e Audio included Page 14 HOME ape e Antenna cable not included TV VCR Ooo e Video included 7 eee e Audio included Page 15 a h e Antenna cable not E included THEATER SYSTEM S SATELLITE HOME THEATER Pee i F special not included Page 16 17 L LS TV GAME e Audio or special not included TV GAME VIDEO CAMERA TAPE RECORDER PLAYER AM FM TUNER O se vane fan K sa ani or ther AUX DEVICE Audio included Page 18 19 HOME THEATER Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your Home Theater System The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this booklet NOTE Audio cables are usually sold as a bundled set but the connection sketches in this booklet show each cable separately for better visibilit
32. ker to the Rear Left terminals RL Connect the Rear Right speaker to the Rear Right terminals RR Connect the Subwoofer to the Subwoofer terminals SUB QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM O POWEA ur POWER GAME INPUT w e AUDIO VIDEO CABLES BACK OF HT 395 aa O Q o a H COMPUTER COMPATIBLE COMPATIBLE WITH AUDIO CABLE INCLUDED AUDIO OUT a r OPIO Ae eo VIDEO CAMERA pa VIDEO E gg o iS TV GAME YOUR DVD PLAYER n VIDEOOUT DIGITAL OPTICAL l COAXIAL NOTE Only one yellow cable is included the other one comes with your DVD player am amp with this Home Theater your TV set needs to have AUDIO OUTPUT jacks If you have a cable box or satellite receiver you can connect the receiver s AUDIO OUTPUT directly to the TV VCR or AUX input on the back of the Home Theater system TO AC OUTLET o o CENTER SPEAKER O O g FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER REAR LEFT o SPEAKER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER FRONT LEFT SPEAKER IMPORTANT OPTIONAL AUDIO CABLES FOR TV SOUND OR VCR SOUND PASS THROUGH YOUR VCR O AUDIO OUT p IN BACK OF YOUR TV SET 1 This Home Theat
33. n Zinc Nickel Cadmium etc or old batteries with new ones When not in use for an extended period of time over 60 days remove the batteries to prevent possible acid leakage or corrosion resulting in possible damage to your REMOTE CONTROL When the batteries have become discharged they must be disposed of in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws Installation of batteries should only be done by an adult for safety Remote Control Operating Range Point the REMOTE CONTROL unit within 20 feet from the remote control sensor and facing the front of the HOME THEATER SYSTEM REMOTE SENSOR RANGE POWER STANDBY R B e vib LEFT RIGHT Distance within 20 feet Remember to point the REMOTE CONTROL in the direction of the HOME THEATER s sensor not the TV set or the DVD player STANDBY omc SQ C cms Point the REMOTE CONTROL at the Home Theater s Front Make sure there is a clear path between the REMOTE CONTROL and the HOME THEATER SYSTEM so that the signal is not blocked Tips on REMOTE CONTROL Operation The REMOTE control s operating distance may vary according to the brightness of the room Do not point bright lights at the REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR like laser pointers Do not place objects between the REMOTE CONTROL unit and the REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Do not use this REMOTE CONTROL while simultaneously using the remote control unit of any other equ
34. n the set on The indicator will become green Also this indicator will flash confirming that you pressed any button on the REMOTE CONTROL 4 2 Press the SOURCE button on the front panel of the main unit repeatedly to select one of the input sources or press the individual COAXIAL OPTICAL GAME TV VCR or AUX buttons on the REMOTE to select the audio input source The corresponding indicator will light SA s 3 RIGH OSO COAXIAL OPTICAL GAME TVIVER AUX py EAR LEFT 3 a 3 For volume adjustments press each individual speaker s volume control buttons REAR RIGHT M E RESET D G DURABRAND HT 395 raises the volume lowers the volume Follow this step to adjust the other speakers as well Or you may press stereo PROLOGIC SSH T G the MASTER VOLUME buttons to raise ie or lower all speakers volumes at the same time For details see page 21 4 To select the listening mode press the SURROUND or STEREO button on the REMOTE CONTROL NOTE This set will decode and automatically play back whatever sound system was recorded on the DVD or audio disc For a Dolby Digital 5 1 channel audio source the sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer for a Dolby Digital 2 1 channel or other stereo audio source the sound will only come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer To manually change a stereo 2 channel audio t
35. nnennanananannnannanananannnmanannnnnnanananann 7 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your Home Theater System 7 Speaker System Connections Speaker System Connections 0 anannnnen enn nnnennnnnnnnnnnanannnnnnnnennannnnsananennenanannanacasanasenssamanaannnananas 8 9 Speaker Positioning Infonmation nannnnnnn aama aaa aana 10 11 TV CONNECTIONS 0 nnn ne nnn nnmnnn mnanaa ananena 12 TV DVD Connections 0 2nnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn mnnn ennan 13 TV VCR Connections 2 nono ono nnn n nnn nnnnnnnnnnennnnnnn nnn mn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnsnnnnannennnennnnannnnnnmnnnmnnns 14 TV VCR Satellite Receiver Connections 2 nnnnn nnn nnnnnnn mene ennnnnnnennmnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnannannennnnnannas 15 TV TV Game Connections nnnnane nnn nnnnnnnnananncnnnnanannnannnnnnananannacannnnanannanannennnaanaaanananennenn 16 TV Video Camera Connections 22nnnnnnnnan nnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnacnenananmnnncanmeanennnnenmanae 17 AUX IN COnneClions n nnnnnnn2 nnn nannmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnmnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnsnnaenascnnsanamnnannacacnmunaunnanasansanmanaannmenmenm msm 18 Computer Connections 0 ennnnannnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnananananannnnanananannnnanannnanananannananan
36. nput sound use press the SOURCE button till this lights or press the AUX button on your REMOTE control 12 STEREO indicator In STEREO mode this red indicator lights up for 2 channel sound 13 DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator If a Dolby Pro Logic Signal is received this red indicator will light 14 DOLBY DIGITAL indicator If a Dolby Digital Signal is received this orange indicator will light 15 VOLUME indicators These indicators light up showing the level of the master volume also each individual speaker s volume 16 MUTE indicator In mute mode this indicator will light 17 SOURCE button Press several times to select the sound input source you want DVD COAXIAL DVD OPTICAL GAME TV VCR or AUX 18 MASTER VOLUME UP amp DOWN control Increases or decreases the volume level of all speakers BACK PANEL islitelsis SPEAKERS FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER jacks Connect the FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER to the red and black terminals FRONT LEFT SPEAKER jacks Connect the FRONT LEFT SPEAKER to the red and black terminals CENTER SPEAKER jacks Connect only the CENTER SPEAKER to the blue and black terminals REAR RIGHT SPEAKER jacks Connect the REAR RIGHT SPEAKER to the grey and black terminals REAR LEFT SPEAKER jacks Connect the REAR LEFT SPEAKER to the grey and black terminals SUBWOOFER SP
37. o Dolby Pro Logic press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer 5 For different preset equalizers tone selections and sound effects press the EQ NIGHT DELAY TIME buttons on the REMOTE to select the tones frequency response you like best see details on page 24 He O 6 To momentarily shut off the sound press the MUTE button The red MUTE indicator will light Press the MUTE button again or press the A MASTER VOLUME buttons to restore the sound 20 IB HT395 WM E 073003 AMPLIFIER S LEF FRONT RIGHT OlO EO A CxO A OCHO Bi se RESET BUTTON Pressing this button on the remote control will reset all 5 satellite speakers and the subwoofer to their default settings and will also reset the preset equalizer to the normal position Test Tones You can check whether your speakers are connected correctly by using the TEST TONE button 1 Press the POWER button on the front panel of the main unit to turn the main power on press SOURCE or MASTER VOLUME buttons on the main unit or any button on the REMOTE control to turn the set on Make sure the POWER STANDBY indicator is lit in green Press the TEST TONE button on the REMOTE You will hear a test tone actually some blank noise similar to a steady ocean wave from the FRONT LEFT FL CENTER C FRONT RIGHT FR REAR RIGHT SR and REAR LEFT SL speakers in sequence The VOLUME indicator
38. ont speakers at the same height It is not recommended to place any of the satellite speakers on the floor Many people prefer to place the center speaker horizontally above the TV set POSITION FRONT amp CENTER SPEAKERS APPROXIMATELY AT THE SAME HEIGHT e The left rear and right rear speakers can be placed in line with your listening position or behind your listening position s Ideally they should be placed slightly above your ear level 2 WAY when you are seated in your normal listening position MOUNTING e We have provided 2 keyhole openings on the backs of all HOLES the satellite speakers that allow the satellite speakers to be wall mounted in either a vertical or horizontal position e The subwoofer will provide the most dramatic bass effects low frequency sounds like explosions and thunder when it is placed on the floor Do not place the subwoofer on a SUBWOOFER stand or table The subwoofer should be placed in the front of the room so that it is facing towards your listening position It can be placed on either side of the TV or even in the OK corner of the room as far away as the cable will allow The for best bass sounds from the subwoofer are non directional You sound effect will not really be able to tell where the bass is coming from e LONG ROOMS In case your room is unusually long you may buy speaker wires from your dealer for adding wire length to your speakers Be careful not to allow the plus and minus
39. oo ass oe 2 ee ee M E Last LED lights First 2 LEDs light Dance ec NOTE wee a SBR ue Each type of equalizer setting is ee indicated by different indicators ooo lighting up 2nd amp 3rd LEDs light NIGHT Mode This reduces the speaker output level to avoid annoying others with loud sounds NOTE This function is only working when the set is in DVD digital Dolby AC 3 mode Pressing the NIGHT button on the REMOTE CONTROL to choose night mode The signal dynamic range will be decreased by 10 dB All the volume indicators on the front panel will light instantly and go back to the original mode after 2 seconds All indicators light up Tare See ee p gee te OO Seo o The original volume level ee Press the NIGHT button again to cancel the night mode The signal dynamic range will resume to the original value All the VOLUME INDICATORS on the front panel will go off instantly and go back to the original mode after 2 seconds snes matlab Bie So 3 o gt sets ata a oe so 8 CENTER REAR SPEAKERS SOUND DELAY Some rooms will reproduce the sound effects of a theater if several of the speakers have a slight time delay This set allows you to adjust the time delay of the CENTER amp REAR speakers by using the remote control NOTE 1 millisecond 1 1000 of a second equals approximately 1 foot of sound travel To set the sound delay of the CENTER or the REAR speaker press the CENTER or REAR delay button then p
40. ord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 14 This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus NOORWODN Do not apply oil or petroleum products or solvents to any part of this set Cleaning the Cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a very dry or slightly moistened soft cloth Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvents such as alcohol or benzene Also be extra gentle when cleaning the lens on the center of the set FCC 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 accordance 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
41. our TV GAME s sound to play through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM NOTE Your TV GAME may also have an optical jack for sound output If you have an optical cable you may connect your TV GAME s output to the HOME THEATER by using the optical cable for better sound optical cable is not included 2 Insert the yellow video cable included with your TV GAME into the VIDEO IN jack on the FRONT of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM and into the VIDEO OUT jack on your TV GAME 3 Insert another video cable into the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM and into the VIDEO IN jack on your TV NOTE Your TV GAME s sound will come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer since the default setting for the sound output is the same as the audio source from the TV GAME 2 channel STEREO For Dolby Pro Logic 5 1 channel sound reproduction press the SURROUND button on the REMOTE The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer NOTE Some TV GAME may not allow the Home Theater to play all 5 speakers if the audio output level of the TV GAME is too low 4 Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet 5 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the ON STANDBY button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 6 Press the SOURCE button several times till the GAME indicator lights NOTE In case you use an OPTICAL cable for sound press OPTICAL on your
42. put This is normal Press the SURROUND button on your remote to hear all speakers If your DVD disc was recorded with PCM this is normal Press the SURROUND button 1 Make sure the Center speaker s volume is set to a normal level see Page 22 2 Adjust the center speaker volume by pressing the volume control buttons of the center speaker on the REMOTE see Page 22 3 If you are listening to a stereo broadcast only 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer will have sound 1 If you are playing a stereo CD only the FRONT speakers plug the subwoofer will have sound 2 Make sure the volume control of the rear speakers are set to normal levels see Page 22 3 Adjust the rear speakers volume by pressing both of the REAR the VOLUME control buttons on the REMOTE 4 Check if the input signal is DTS signal DTS signals can not be decoded by this set Double check if input amp output jacks were inserted properly Also ask a friend to help you before calling customer service This is normal as the set tries to detect stereo or 5 1 channel signals This button is only working when the set is in DVD digital Dolby AC 3 mode 25 IB HT395 WM E 073003 SPECIFICATIONS General Power requirements AC 120V 60Hz Power consumption 55W Main Unit Dimensions 14 s x 10 1 2 x 2 1 s inches 36 0 X 26 6 X 5 4 cm Weight 7 23 Ibs 3 25 kg Audio Power Outputs Total output power 100 Watts at
43. remote for the TV GAME sound 7 Make sure your TV GAME is on and follow your TV GAME s instructions 8 Go to Page 20 for detailed instructions 16 IB HT395 WM E 073003 TV VIDEO CAMERA CONNECTIONS Home Theater System TV Video Camera FRONT OF YOUR HOME THEATER YOUR VIDEO CAMERA AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT NOTE Your VIDEO CAMERA YELLOW may have a special cable with a triple 3 5mm plug on one side for connections This diagram is D amp only for illustration WHITE YELLOW RED BACK OF YOUR BIAAlAlAIA HOME THEATER EQ c ea ca RAK AR AK AK AKA Defic Tra re I CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET BACK OF YOUR TV SET VIDEO IN NOTE On some TVs this jack is in the front 1 Insert the stereo audio cables into the AUDIO INPUT L left white and R right red jacks on the FRONT of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM and into the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your VIDEO CAMERA this will allow your CAMERA VIDEO s sound to play through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM NOTE Many video cameras have special plugs on one side to connect to your camera 2 Insert the video cable included with your VIDEO CAMERA into the VIDEO IN jack on the FRONT of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM and into the VIDEO OUT jack on your VIDEO CAMERA NOTE Your video camera may have a 3 5mm triple jack consult your camera s booklet for details 3 Insert
44. ress the oO or button A When in Dolby Digital 5 1 channel mode For the Rear speakers the factory s default setting is 6ms the delay allowance is 0 15ms Each press will reduce or increase a 3ms delay For the Center speaker the factory s default setting is 0 ms the delay allowance is 0 5ms Each press will reduce or increase a ims delay B When in Dolby Pro Logic mode you can only adjust the delay time of the rear speakers the factory s default setting is 21ms and the delay allowance is 15 30ms Each press will increase or decrease a 3ms delay 24 IB HT395 WM E 073003 TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom No power Your DVD player has no picture No sound or only a very low level sound is heard Distorted sound The REMOTE CONTROL unit does not work No buttons operate on the main unit and or the REMOTE CONTROL unit Humming noise is heard even if the set stopped The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Loud hum or noise is heard The surround effect is difficult to hear when playing a Dolby Digital sound track The sound comes from the 2 front speakers and subwoofer only During DVD play the STEREO indicator is on No sound is heard from the center speaker No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the rear speakers The system does not operate properly Slight delay when switching from digital to analog inp
45. s on the front panel will show the corresponding speaker which is being tested NOTE If the set is in STEREO mode the red STEREO indicator is on you will only hear a test tone from the FRONT LEFT FL and FRONT RIGHT FR speakers To change the set from STEREO to Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital mode press the SURROUND button on the REMOTE DOLBY DOLBY STEREO PROLOGIC DIGITAL r VOLUME O ai O O 0 NOTE You can stop the test tone by pressing any button on the REMOTE control or by pressing the SOURCE or MASTER VOLUME buttons on the main unit After your test you may play the theater system or adjust the individual volume controls while playing any music or movie and then retest the levels if you like You may then adjust each speaker s volume level by pressing the VOLUME controls of the individual speakers so that from your center listening position they all have approximately the same sound level To restore all speaker levels to their factory defaults press the RESET button 21 IB HT395 WM E 073003 AMPLIFIER NOTE 1 NOTE 2 OPTICAL TYNGR EQ STEREO TEST TONE SURROUND CD OSO OSO SO DURABRAND HT 395 Every time you turn the set on the MASTER VOLUME will go back to the factory s default settings and whenever you press the SOURCE button on the main unit or one of the source buttons on the REMOTE control COAXIAL OPTICAL GAME TV VC
46. speaker terminal Make sure not even 1 strand of wire touches the other wire WHILE HOLDING THE TAB OF THE TERMINAL STICK THE EXPOSED PART OF THE WIRE INTO THE HOLE OF THE TERMINAL WIRES SHORTED TO EACH OTHER REMOVE YOUR FINGER FROM THE TERMINAL TO LOCK THE WIRE INSIDE THE TERMINAL e Stripped wires are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation Do not allow the above to happen on your set or speakers ON THE BACK OF THE SET YOU WILL NEED TO PUSH UP THE COLORED TERMINALS AND DOWN ON THE BLACK TERMINALS GO ON TO THE NEXT WIRE amp REPEAT ABOVE REMEMBER WIRES MUST GO FROM THE SET TO THE SPEAKERS MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF WHEN DOING THE ABOVE NOTE Be sure to match the speaker wire to the appropriate terminal on the components to color and to black If the wires are reversed the sound will be distorted and will lack some tones Follow the color codes of each speaker 9 IB HT395 WM E 073003 SPEAKER POSITIONING INFORMATION LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR CENTER ABOVE TV S XS ZZ E RIGHT FRONT A RIGHT REAR POSITION ALL 5 SPEAKERS APPROXIMATELY AT THE SAME DISTANCE FROM YOUR LISTENING POSITION POSITION THE SUBWOOFER AS BELOW
47. the video cable included into the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM and into the VIDEO IN jack on your TV NOTE Your VIDEO CAMERA sound will come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer since the default setting for the sound output is the same as the audio source from the VIDEO CAMERA 2 channel STEREO For Dolby Pro Logic 5 1 channel sound reproduction press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer NOTE Some video cameras may not allow the Home Theater to play all 5 speakers if the audio output level of the video camera is too low 4 Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet 5 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the ON STANDBY button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 6 Press the SOURCE button several times till the GAME indicator lights This setting is either for a Video Camera or a TV Game 7 Make sure your VIDEO CAMERA is on and follow your VIDEO CAMERA s instructions 8 Go to Page 20 for detailed instructions 17 IB HT395 WM E 073003 AUX IN CONNECTIONS a BACK OF YOUR TV VV VV HOME THEATER NAN AK AK AK AKA e c rr rv amp ohm 4ahm SPEAKERS CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET 4 AUDIO CABLE WITH 3 5MM PLUG IS INCLUDED CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER OR ANY RADIO OR OTHER SOURCE THAT
48. ut The NIGHT button has no function Remedy 1 Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet Insert the AC power plug securely into the power outlet Make sure your outlet has power you can check this by plugging a lamp into the outlet to see if works 2 One of the safety mechanisms may be operating In this event unplug the player from the power outlet briefly and then plug it in again to reset the set Make sure your DVD s video cable is plugged into your TV set This Home Theater only improves the sound of your DVD player it does not affect the video at all Also adjust your TV s VIDEO INPUT 1 Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly see Page 8 9 Also check speaker volume see Page 22 2 Make sure your source DVD or other is plugged in and operating Also check that component s booklet maybe you need adjust that component Make sure that you have selected the correct source on the system DVD or other Ensure that the input settings for the TV and stereo system are correct Adjust the master volume settings on the HOME THEATER s remote Ensure the MUTE button is not pressed on the HOME THEATER remote If yes press the MUTE button again the MUTE indicator will go off The audio or speaker connecting wires are damaged Replace them with new ones Check if the batteries are installed with the correct polarities and If the batteries are w
49. y You need additional cables to connect everything shown above Check your other equipments booklets to see what cables are needed AS gt PIN K PIN lt i Ti ew o D Q y view gt b Tm Je m lili E gt Yellow 1 Set of Audio cables with Red amp White Speaker Wires Orange Optical Cable peared Ca ae iit ince ne i 6 sets are included and one Coaxial cable not included omputer Connection Included mos setis attached to the back included or pa aa dia need of the SUBWOOFER 7 IB HT395 WM E 073003 SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Speaker System Connections Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals to those of the cords IMPORTANT Before making connections make sure the power is off At the rear of each supplied speaker you will find two spring type connectors in different colors a black one and a red blue or grey one The Subwoofer does not have spring type connecting tabs at the rear only a set of black amp green speaker wires from its back The speaker wires and connectors are color coded for easier set up Connect the Front Left speaker to the Front Left terminals FL Connect the Front Right speaker to the Front Right terminals FR Connect the Center speaker to the Center speaker terminals C Connect the Rear Left spea

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