Lenoxx Electronics pmnHT-4OO Home Theater System User Manual
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1. 25 o Specifications 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under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved a7 IB HT400 WM E 122502 LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL e 2 Ol POWER STANDBY pw TUNER GAME TWNCR AUX DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM MASTER VOLUME SURGE E A l VDEO LEFT RIGHT y STEREO MULTI CHANNEL DECODING VOLUME PHONES 11 12 13 14 15 STEREO indicator In STEREO mode this red indicator lights up for 2 channel sound MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator When the input source is Dolby Digital DTS or PRO LOGIC this blue indicator lights up for 5 1 channel sound VOLUME indicators These indicators light up showing the level of the master volume 11 MUTE indicator In mute mode this indicator will light 12 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 MASTER VOLUME UP amp DOWN control Increases or decreases the volu2. nnnnn nn nnnn nnn c nn nnnn nnn nnn maam 15 TV TV Game Connections 2 00 22nnnnnnnna nnn nnnnnnnnnnanannnnnnannnnnannenennanasanenennannanannanannanaanmanmananannanan 16 TV Video Camera Connections 2 20nnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnannnncnnnnannnnnnnennnnnanannanannenannanasanasannnnanannanae 17 AUX IN Connections 22222 neneman nnana nannamamma ennaa 18 AM FM Tuner Connections nn nnnnn none nnn nnn mannaaa 19 Amplifier General ne nono nn nnn nnn nn nnn n nnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanannanananananananancnananasacasasanannannaasananananane nanan 20 Test TONOS nnnn nnn nnn nnn nem nr rn nnn neem nnn nnn nena nnnaenannnennanncnenaranonmannanaeananaananaenannaecmmmms nee 21 Volume AdjUStm enit nnn nnnnnnn nner nnn nen nennnnn nen nnn nnnnnnnn nnn nnnnnamnnnnnnnncnenannauanenamnnneanammnammmnn nes 22 Listening Mode Dolby Digital AC 3 Mode monn nnn nnn mmm nnn renner nn nnn ne mnmnnemnannennmn nes 23 Listening with Stereo Headphones not included 23 Dolby Pro Logic and Stereo Modes 24 Trouble Shooting
3. 2 ne enenennenannnnwnwnnnnnn nananana nnna 1 NtrOdUCHON saaaannnmnmannmnnnmnnnnnanan 2 Location Of COntrolS 4 5 Remote Control Operation nnnnnnnnnnnnn mene nnn n nn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanananannnennnannnananaauannnanananananenennananan 6 e Connections Choose Your COnnection 2 222nnnnn nna n nn nn nnmnnn annama 7 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your Home Theater System 7 Speaker system connections Speaker system CONNECtIONS n nnn enennnnnmnw nnn nenennnnnnnnnnnnannennnnnnnnnnananennenennanananaaennannnnennenmananannanas 8 9 Speaker Positioning Information nannnnnn ne nennennnnnnnnnnnanannnnnnnnnnnnnnnananannnnnnenna anann 10 11 TV CONNECTIONS nnn ne ene ne nnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnannnnnnnnnnennnnanaananannnanananannnnnnanananananaaaanunanananananannananan 12 TV DVD Connections nnn nn nn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nn nnn nnn nnn nen nnn nnnnnnnns 13 TV VCR Connections 0 20 2 20nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncennnnnnnnnnnanncnnnnnnnnnnnannasanannenanennanaansananennenanonsananennananmanas 14 TV VCR Satellite Receiver Connections
4. 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 siginal is stereo This set will decode and automatically play back sound in the format that was originally input This is normal 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 Make sure the volume control of the rear speakers are set to normal levels see Page 22 2 Adjust the rear speakers volume by pressing the VOLUME control buttons on the REMOTE 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 25 IB HT400 WM E 122502 SPECIFICATIONS General Power requirements AC 120V 60Hz Power consumption 100W Main Unit Dimensions 17 x 11 x 1 7 8 inches 43 0 X 28 0 X 4 8 cm Weight 12 7 Ibs 5 76 kg Audio Power Outputs Total output power 200 Watts at Maximum Distortion 0 06 reference output Audio Lin
5. Digital Home Theater Audio System Turns Your DVD Player Into a Home Theater pres ma 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 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE IB HT400 WM E 122502 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS warning 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 arrowhead symbol within an WARNING TO REDUCE THE The exclamation point within an RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK equilateral triangle is intended DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR to alert the user to the presence BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE of important operating and PARTS INSIDE REFER maintenance servicing SERVICING TO QUALIFIED instructions in the literature SERVICE PERSONNEL accompanying the appliance 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 to persons IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instruct
6. 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 the 2 size AAA batteries as shown included m e 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 Carbon 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 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 Point the REMOTE CONTROL at the Home Theater
7. 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 equipment the signals may mix Sometimes your TV s remote may cause an LED to flash you can ignore this IB HT400 WM E 122502 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 lt A NOTE a ae This only applies if your HOME er Audio included cases p TV has audio out jacks only aN Ne Video included Page 13 HOME THEATER Coaxial included TV VCR e Video included HOME THEATER ben e Audio included Page 4 TV VCR i HOME e Video included Page 15 THEATER e Audio included e ga SATELLITE e Video HOME THEATER special notincluded page 16 17 TV GAME e Audio or special not included VIDEO CAMERA TV GAME TAPE RECORDER P
8. press the SOURCE button till this lights or press the AUX button on your REMOTE control 123456 7 8 9 Al SUT INPUT INPUT OOK R UX JTV 1 FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER jacks Connect the FRONT 8 AUX AUDIO INPUT jacks Connect to the audio 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 10 output of a tape deck or other component TV VCR AUDIO INPUT jacks Connect to audio output of a TV or VCR DVD AUDIO INPUT jacks Connect to the digital coaxial audio output of a DVD player to have Dolby Digital DTS 5 1 channel surround sound 11 VIDEO OUT jack Connect to your TV s video input jack RIGHT SPEAKER to the grey and black terminals If your TV has no VIDEO jack you have to buy a VIDEO REAR LEFT SPEAKER jacks Connect the REAR RF MODULATOR LEFT SPEAKER to the grey and black terminals IMPORTANT This jack is only used if you are connecting SUBWOOFER SPEAKER jacks Connect the a TV GAME or VIDEO CAMERA to the set SUBWOOFER SPEAKER to the green and black terminals 12 AC LINE CORD Connect to a 120V 60Hz AC standard wall outlet TUNER AUDIO INPUT jacks Connect to the audio ae output
9. this system also superbly enhances your other audio sources such as a CD player 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 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 eq
10. ATER This will enable you to hear your stereo AM FM TUNER through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM NOTE Your AM FM TUNER 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 AM FM TUNER 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 2 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the POWER button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off Press the SOURCE button several times till the TUNER indicator lights 4 Make sure your AM FM TUNER is on and follow your AM FM TUNER s instructions 5 Go to Page 20 for detailed instructions 19 IB HT400 WM E 122502 AMPLIFIER General STEREO TEST TONE 1 SURROUND DURABRAND HT 400 x y 5 For different graphic equalizers tone selections press the NORMAL CLASSIC JAZZ ROCK POP or DANCE buttons on the REMOTE to select the tones frequency response you like best This is the pre set graphic equalizer 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 MASTER VOLUME button to restore the sound MUTE 1 Press the POWER button on the front panel of the main unit to turn the main power on
11. CENTER C FRONT RIGHT FR REAR RIGHT RR and REAR LEFT RL speakers in sequence when the set is in MULTI CHANNEL DECODING mode the blue MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator is on The VOLUME indicators 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 To change the set from STEREO to MULTI CHANNEL DECODING mode press the SURROUND button on the REMOTE VOLUME ca O OCC FL C FR RR RL NOTE The FL C FR RR amp RL letters are not shown on the front panel of your set NOTE You can stop the test tone by pressing any button on the REMOTE control or press the SOURCE or MASTER VOLUME buttons on the main unit 4 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 defaults press the RESET button 1 IB HT400 WM E 122502 AMPLIFIER DURABRAND HT 400 d NOTE Every time you turn the set on the MASTER VOLUME will go back to the factory s default s
12. INPUT INPUT INPUT 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 The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer 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 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 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the POWER button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 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 IB HT400 WM E 122502 TV VCR SATELLITE RECEIVER CONNECTIONS Home Theater System TV VCR Satellite SATELLITE RECEIVER CONNECT
13. ION BOX SEAT VIDEO OUT SATELLITE IN f T R L ANTENNE EYL OUT TO TV J CABLE SIGNAL OR OFF AIR ANTENNA SIGNAL i RED WHITE NOTE No changes are made to your antenna cables The antenna connections are the same as you have them now YOUR VCR w VIDEO OUT TO TV our lt Q MMMM F ANTIN VIDEO IN NOTE On some TVs this jack is in the front WHITE RED mi AUDIO CABLES Included BACK OF HT 400 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 2 Connect your VCR to your TV using a coaxial antenna cable probably already connected your VCR s picture will go to you TV through the antenna connection 3 Use an antenna cable to connect the antenna output on the satellite receiv
14. ITION THE SUBWOOFER AS BELOW Your system is supplied with 4 compact sized satellite speakers one slightly larger center speaker and one large subwoofer The satellite speakers and the center speaker 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 22 e Although all 4 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 4 of the satellite speakers and the center speaker
15. LAYER CD PLAYER AM FM TUNER z age 18 SSSSoo l other AUX o Audio included 3 DEVICE AM FM TUNER e Ll J s 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 visibility You need additional cables to connect everything shown above Check your other equipments booklets to see what cables are needed e PIN VIEW Q m Yellow Red amp White Speaker Wires Orange Video cable Audio cables 6 sets are included and one set Coaxial cable included included most installations is attached on the back of the included will need these SUBWOOFER y IB HT400 WM E 122502 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 gray one The Subwoofer does not have spring type connecting tabs at the rear only a set of black amp green speaker wires
16. R TV SOUND oR VCR SOUND PASS THROUGH YOUR VCR This Home Theater only improves the sound of your DVD systems it works only when your DVD s AUDIO OUTPUT is set to DIGITTAL mode 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 1 blue and black pair of wires 13 feet long for the center speaker with blue and black terminals e 2 red and black pairs of wires 13 feet long for the front speakers with red and black terminals IB HT400 WM E 122502 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 l Examples of poor connection of the speaker wires LOOSE STRANDS TOUCHING Stripped speaker wire is touching
17. UT jack on the back of your DVD player and into the DVD 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 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the POWER button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 6 Press the SOURCE button several times till the DVD indicator lights 7 Make sure your DVD player is on and follow your DVD players 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 HT400 WM E 122502 TV VCR CONNECTIONS Home Theater System TV VCR VIDEO IN ANT IN ANTENNA CABLE NOT INCLUDED unchanged same as before RED WHITE E OUT TO TV ar YOUR VCR AUDIO VIDEO ANTIN l CABLE OR OFF AIR SIGNAL unchanged same as before o a m WHITE a RED CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET AUDIO CABLES included INPUT
18. al cable with a triple 3 5mm plug on one side for connections This diagram is only for illustrations 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 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 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 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 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 POWER button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or
19. al tape or plastic connectors to insulate the wires from each other SATELLITE SPEAKERS VERTICAL HORIZONTAL Left Front Center Right Front usually kept above the TV set POSITION FRONT amp CENTER SPEAKERS APPROXIMATELY AT THE SAME HEIGHT 2 WAY MOUNTING HOLES SUBWOOFER OK for best sound effect PLACE ON FLOOR NOT ON STAND IB HT400 WM E 122502 TV CONNECTIONS yo dort have a DvD player ye Home Theater System TV if your TV has Audio Output jacks 5 6 AUDIO INPUT BACK OF HT 400 escas HOME THEATER CQO INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT DVD VIDEO IN Rear Rear Sul Right Left woofer CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET YOUR TV SET _ Dm ro E 7 RED amp WHITE AUDIO S_Di ware CABLES INCLUDED AUDIO OUT NOTE If your TV does not have audio output jacks it can not be used with the surround sound system NOTE Onsome TVs these jacks are in the front If you have a cable box or satellite receiver you or your TV may not have these jacks can connect the receiver AUDIO OUTPUT directly to your TV VCR INPUT on the back of the HOME THEATER SYSTEM Connect the 5 satellite speakers and subwoofer as shown on Page 8 or the QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM packed with the set Insert the stereo audio cables included i
20. another 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 Stripped wires are touching each other due to excessive ON THE BACK OFTHE removal of insulation Do not allow the above to happen on 9 PUSH UP THE COLORED TERMINALS AND DOWN ON THE BLACK TERMINALS SET YOU WILL NEED TO your set or speakers 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 IB HT400 WM E 122502 SPEAKER POSITIONING INFORMATION LEFT FRONT M CENTER ABOVE TV P RIGHT FRONT RIGHT REAR POSITION ALL 5 SPEAKERS APPROXIMATELY AT THE SAME DISTANCE FROM YOUR LISTENING POSITION POS
21. ashing water and that no object filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 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 NO ORWOD fee such as alcohol or benzene Also be extra gentle when cleaning the mirror 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 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 differen
22. disc 2 channel or 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 disc to Dolby Pro Logic press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer STEREO MULTI CHANNEL DECODING Press the SURROUND button on the REMOTE control to select Dolby Pro Logic format or automatic decoding Press the STEREO button to select the stereo mode NOTE If the input signal is Dolby Pro Logic format then two listening modes can be selected Dolby Digital or STEREO STEREO MULTI CHANNEL DECODING A If a Dolby Digital sound input signal is received the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator will be on Sound will come out of all 6 speakers STEREO MULTI CHANNEL DECODING B If a stereo sound signal is received from TUNER or AUX etc the STEREO indicator will be on Sound will come out of 2 front speakers plus the SUBWOOFER 24 IB HT400 WM E 122502 TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom No power Your DVD player has no picture e No sound or only a very low level sound is heard e 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 hea
23. e DVD TUNER GAME TV VCR or AUX button on the REMOTE to select your required audio input source directly The corresponding indicator will light DVD TUNER GAME TV VCR AUX m I Ga A NOTE This set will decode and automatically play back whatever sound system was recorded on the DVD or audio disc For a Dolby Digital or a DTS 5 1 channel recorded DVD disc the blue MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator will be on and sound will come out of 5 speakers plus the subwoofer For a Stereo DVD disc 2 channel or 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 disc to Dolby Pro Logic press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer STEREO MULTI CHANNEL DECODING 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 NOTE If the input signal is Dolby Digital sound format then two listening modes can be selected Dolby Digital or STEREO Try each to see what you prefer Some programs may sound better in the STEREO mode STEREO MULTI CHANNEL DECODING A If a Dolby Digital sound input signal is received the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator will be on Sound will come out of all 6 speakers STEREO MULTI CHANNEL DECODING B If a stereo sound signal is received from TUNER or AUX
24. e Outputs Audio L R 1 Vrms 1 kilohms Remote Operating Range Within 20 feet between the main unit and the remote Speakers Subwoofer Dimensions 12 x 7 7 8 x 13 inches 307 X 199 X 329 mm Weight 10 Ibs 4 6 kg Front Left Dimensions 4 x 3 5 8 x 5 1 2 inches 100 X 93 X 140 mm Weight 1 Ib 0 47 kg Center Dimensions 4 x 6 5 8 x 3 3 4 inches 100 X 170 X 95 mm Weight 1 1 Ib 0 5 kg Front Right Dimensions 4 x 3 5 8 x 5 1 2 inches 100 X 93 X 140 mm Weight 1 Ib 0 47 kg Rear Left Dimensions 4 x 3 5 8 x 5 1 2 inches 100 X 93 X 140 mm Weight 0 88 Ib 0 4 kg Rear Right Dimensions 4 x 3 5 8 x 5 1 2 inches 100 X 93 X 140 mm Weight 0 88 Ib 0 4 kg LENOXX 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 26 2002 LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP MADE amp PRINTED IN CHINA IB HT400 WM E 122502
25. er of the TV set Once you position the center speaker try to position the left front and right front 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 e The left rear and right rear speakers can be placed in line with your listening position or behind your listening position Ideally they should be placed slightly above your ear level when you are seated in your normal listening position e We have provided 2 way keyhole openings on the backs of all 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 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 corner of the room as far away as the cable will allow The bass sounds from the subwoofer are non directional You will not really be able to tell where the bass is coming from 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 wires to touch each other Use electric
26. er to the antenna input on the VCR the same as you have it connected now This HOME THEATER SYSTEM does not change any antenna connections 4 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 POWER 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 HT400 WM E 122502 TV TV GAME CONNECTIONS Home Theater System TV TV Game CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET AUDIO INPUT oes COO BACK OF HT 400 HOME THEATER VIDEO LEFT RIGHT FRONT OF HT 400 HOME THEATER NOTE Your TV GAME may have a special cable for connections This diagram is only for illustration CH de T T KS VIDEO AUDIO YOUR TV GAME OUT OUT 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 your TV GAME s sound to play through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM 2 Insert the yellow video cable included wit
27. etc the STEREO indicator will be on Sound will come out of 2 front speakers plus the SUBWOOFER 23 IB HT400 WM E 122502 LISTENING MODE Dolby Pro Logic and Stereo Modes The Dolby Pro Logic surround system is a specially encoded two channel analog format that will produce sound through four speaker channels front left center front right mono surround This is also compatible with stereo B DURABRAND HT 400 systems but the user will only have two channel front left amp right sound Most currently released DVDs video cassettes and audio compact discs and many TV broadcasts are encoded with Dolby Pro Logic Audio discs and tuner broadcasts are in Stereo This set will automatically select Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic for you according to the source provided 1 Press the SOURCE button on the front panel of the main unit repeatedly to select one of the audio input sources or press the DVD TUNER GAME TV VCR or AUX button on the REMOTE to select directly your required audio input source The corresponding indicator will light DVD TUNER GAME TV VCR AUX aCT_ sFPkR e nTeA sl GA A NOTE This set will decode and automatically play back whatever sound system was recorded on the DVD or audio disc For a Dolby Digital or a DTS 5 1 channel recorded DVD disc the blue MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator will be on and sound will come out of 5 speakers plus the subwoofer For a Stereo DVD
28. etting and whenever you press the SOURCE button on the main unit or one of the source buttons on the REMOTE control DVD TUNER GAME TV VCR or AUX the MASTER VOLUME will go back to the factory s default setting This avoids sunden very loud sounds form startling you 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 vol ume level as progressively lit LED lamps VOLUME m E C a es Factory s default setting for volume level VOLUME a Ee a C ee Ga Minimum volume level VOLUME Maximum volume level 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 SPEAKER REAR LEFT SPEAKER REAR RIGHT SPEAKER and SUBWOOFER SPEAKER VOLUME OI CD E C a The default volume control VOLUME a TE E CO Increased volume level VOLUME oo Eee CO CO Decreased volume level 29 IB HT400 WM E 122502 LISTENING MODE Dolby Digital Dolby Digital also known as AC 3 or Dolby 5 1 surround sound
29. 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 e Connect the Front Right speaker to the Front Right terminals Connect the Center speaker to the Center speaker terminals Connect the Rear Left speaker to the Rear Left terminals e Connect the Rear Right speaker to the Rear Right terminals Connect the Subwoofer to the Subwoofer terminals QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM FRONT OF HT 400 MASTER VOLNE MUTE SOURCE A OO Vv PHONES AUDIO VIDEO CABLES BACK OF HT 400 S P E A K E R sS Front Center Rear Lett Right AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT OUT VIDEO CAMERA AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT OUT YOUR DVD PLAYER DIGITAL VIDEO OUT COAXIAL DVD VIDEO SIGNAL NOTE Only one yellow video cable is included the other one comes with your DVD player AUDIO INFUT For DVD use NOTE If you would also like to improve your TV s sound output with this FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER FRONT LEFT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER REAR RIGHT SPEAKER REAR LEFT SPEAKER SPEAKER IMPORTANT SUBWOOFER Home Theater your TV set needs to have AUDIO output jacks It you have a cable box or satellite receiver you can connect the receiver s AUDIO output directly to the TV VCR or AUX or TUNER input on the back of the Home Theater system OPTIONAL AUDIO CABLES FO
30. h 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 The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer 4 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 POWER button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off Press the SOURCE button several times till the GAME indicator lights 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 HT400 WM E 122502 TV VIDEO CAMERA CONNECTIONS Home Theater System TV Video Camera CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET AUDIO INPUT BACK OF HT 400 HOME THEATER PHONES FRONT OF HT 400 HOME THEATER NOTE Your VIDEO CAMERA may have a speci
31. he 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 NOTE 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 2 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the POWER 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 5 Go to Page 20 for detailed instructions 18 IB HT400 WM E 042503 AM FM TUNER CONNECTIONS CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET em BACK OF HT 400 HOME THEATER AUDIO INPUT Dmm WHITE m RED YOUR AM FM TUNER Nm WHITE m RED AUDIO OUT OUTPUT 1 Insert the audio cables into the AUX OUTPUT L left white and R right red jacks on the back of your AM FM TUNER and into the corresponding TUNER INPUT AUDIO jacks on the back of your HOME THE
32. ions 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 cord 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 spl
33. me level of all speakers PHONES jack For connecting stereo headphones REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL sensor Receives the signal from the REMOTE CONTROL Aim the REMOTE control towards this sensor 18 SOURCE button Press several times to select the sound input source you want DVD TUNER GAME TV VCR or AUX BACK PANEL 1 MAIN POWER button Press to switch the set on or off 8 NOTE This button must be on in order to be able to use the REMOTE control 9 2 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 49 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 3 DVD indicator For DVD sound use press the SOURCE button till this lights or press the DVD button on your REMOTE control 13 4 TUNER indicator For AM FM TUNER sound use press the SOURCE button till this lights or press the TUNER button 14 on your REMOTE control 5 GAME indicator For TV GAME or VIDEO CAMERA use 15 press the SOURCE button till this lights or press the GAME button on your REMOTE control 16 6 TV VCR indicator For TV VCR sound use press the 47 SOURCE buiton till this lights or press the TV VCR button on your REMOTE control 7 AUX indicator For AUX IN sound use
34. nnecting to the VIDEO OUT VIDEO CABLE jack If your set is older and only INCLUDED has a single VIDEO INPUT jack you may buy a switch box to change video inputs from DVD to game video out Game etc SVIDEO OUT Q COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDED CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET BACK OF HT 400 AUDIOINPUT n Tvoon HOME THEATER VIDEO CABLE INCLUDED Dm VIDEO IN NOTE On some TVs this jack is in the front 1 Insert the COAXIAL cable included into the DVD INPUT jack on the back of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM and into the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack on your DVD player this will allow your DVD s Dolby Digital audio or DTS sound to play through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM NOTE For a Dolby Digital or a DTS 5 1 channel 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 NOTE Make sure your DVD s AUDIO OUTPUT is set to DIGITAL 2 Insert the video cable into the VIDEO O
35. nto 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 NOTE Your TV 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 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 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 POWER button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off Press the SOURCE button several times till the TV VCR indicator lights 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 HT400 WM E 122502 TV DVD CONNECTIONS Home Theater System TV DVD Player YOUR DVD PLAYER NOTE Some newer TV sets have several VIDEO INPUT jacks You may use one of these for your DVD player and the others for co
36. of your AM FM TUNER 13 DVD VIDEO IN jack Connect to your DVD s video out jack 4 IB HT400 WM E 122502 LOCATION OF CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL DURABFRAND HT 400 1 POWER button Switches the player from STANDBY to ON or ON to STANDBY if the main POWER of the set is ON 2 MUTE button Instantly turns off the sound Press again to restore the sound 3 MASTER VOLUME UP button Press to raise the volume level of all speakers 4 MASTER VOLUME DOWN button Press to lower the volume level of all speakers 5 GAME button Selects the TV GAME or VIDEO CAMERA play mode The GAME indicator on the front panel will light 6 TUNER button Selects the AM FM TUNER audio input mode The TUNER indicator on the front panel will light 7 DVD button Selects the DVD player audio input mode The DVD indicator on the front panel will light 8 AUX button Selects the AUXILIARY audio input mode The AUX indicator on the front panel will light 9 TV VCR button Selects the TV or VCR audio input mode The TV VCR indicator on the front panel will light 10 STEREO button Press to select STEREO 2 channel listening mode and the STEREO indicator on the front panel will be on 11 SURROUND button Press to select DTS Dolby Digital Pro Logic 5 1 channel audio listening mode The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator will be on sound will come out of all 6 speakers 12 TEST TONE bution Press to activate the test
37. 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 Oo IB HT400 WM E 122502 AUX IN CONNECTIONS ED BACK OF HT 400 HOME THEATER NAN AN A sins CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET mm WHITE m RED YOUR TAPE RECORDER PLAYER it WHITE Sooo T i m RED OUTPUT O00000 our l lor YOUR CD PLAYER l I NOTE Cable requires 3 5mm l stereo plug on one side of some sets 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 1 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 CD 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 NOTE Your audio device s sound will come out of t
38. 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 STANDBY indicator is lit in green DO rory DIGITAL DURABRAND HT 400 POWER STANDBY NOTE The 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 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 Press the SOURCE button on the front panel of the main unit repeatedly to select one of the input sources or press the individual DVD TUNER GAME TV VCR or AUX buttons on the REMOTE to select the audio input source directly the corresponding indicator will light DVD TUNER GAME TV VCR AUX m Ga GA O AA For volume adjustments press each individual speaker s volume control buttons VOLUME raises the volume E es ee ee lowers the volume Follow this step to adjust the other speakers as well Or you may press For details see page 22 the MASTER VOLUME buttons to raise or lower all speakers volumes at the same time 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 so
39. r 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 DVD to TUNER input 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 pluggged into your TV set This Home Theater only improves the sound of your DVD player it does not affect the video at all 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 i
40. s not pressed on the HOME THEATER remote If yes press the MUTE button again the MUTE indicator will go off 7 The audio or speaker connecting wires are damaged Replace them with new ones ou W 1 Check if the batteries are installed with the correct polarities and 2 If the batteries are weak or dead replace them with new ones size AAA 3 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 POWER 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 This is a normal sound the cooling fan inside makes This will stop if the power is off Press the POWER 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
41. should be roughly at the same distance from your usual listening position POSITION THE SPEAKERS LIKE THIS FOR OPTIMAL LISTENING EXPERIENCE r l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Rear left ta x OF 7 7 one 7 l Front left E ie Front right Center gm y in L l l l l Subwoofer i l 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 The subwoofer should be on the floor near the TV or in any corner with the front hole 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 HT400 WM E 122502 SPEAKER POSITIONING INFORMATION e The center speaker as well as the other 4 satellite speakers can be positioned either vertically or horizontally The left front right front and center speakers should be placed at roughly the same height The center speaker reproduces most of the dialog spoken by the actors on the TV screen therefore it should be placed either directly above or below the cent
42. 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 seperate 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 POWER AUDIO SOURCE DURABRAND HT 400 Listening with Stereo Headphones not included YOUR STEREO HEADPHONES TO PHONES JACK optional not included When you are playing your set in MULTI CHANNEL DECODING mode if you plug your stereo headphones into the phones jack the set will turn to STEREO mode automatically the STEREO indicator on the front panel will light and you can hear the 2 channel stereo sound coming out of your stereo headphones no sound will be heard from the 6 speakers there may be a 2 second delay for the circuits to detect and change to headphone use AC 3 Mode 1 Press the SOURCE button on the front panel of the main unit repeatedly to select one of the input source or press th
43. t 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 HT400 WM E 122502 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Digital 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
44. tone function to check whether your speakers are connected properly NOTE The following 6 buttons adjust the frequency response tones of your system 13 NORMAL button Press to select NORMAL tones listening mode 14 CLASSIC button Press to select CLASSIC tones listening mode 15 JAZZ button Press to select JAZZ tones listening mode 16 ROCK button Press to select ROCK tones listening mode 17 POP button Press to select POP tones listening mode 18 DANCE button Press to select DANCE tones listening mode 19 FRONT LEFT UP amp DOWN VOLUME buttons Press to adjust the individual FRONT LEFT speaker s sound level 20 FRONT RIGHT UP amp DOWN VOLUME buttons Press to adjust the individual FRONT RIGHT speaker s sound level 21 CENTER UP amp DOWN VOLUME buttons Press to adjust the individual CENTER speaker s sound level 22 REAR LEFT UP amp DOWN VOLUME buttons Press to adjust the individual REAR LEFT speaker s sound level 23 REAR RIGHT UP amp DOWN VOLUME buttons Press to adjust the individual REAR RIGHT speaker s sound level 24 SUBWOOFER UP amp DOWN VOLUME butions Press to adjust the SUBWOOFER speakers sound level 25 RESET button Press to reset all speakers output to the factory s default settings IB HT400 WM E 122502 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Battery Installation Remove the BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR of the REMOTE CONTROL and insert 2 size AAA alkaline batteries included
45. ualizer 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 theater surround sound Multi position preset graphic equalizer for truly customized tones Digital coaxial input jack with cable included TV Game Video Camera input Jacks on the front panel Includes audio inputs for DVD TV VCR AUX and TUNER 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 Deluxe easy to use remote control with batteries included 10 Designed for easy mistake proof color coded speaker setup NOTE We recommend that you use this Home Theater System with your DVD 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 AN Oak ON O THIS SYSTEM CONTAINS Q _ 1 Remote Control 1 Main Unit 1 Center Speaker 1 Subwoofer 4 Satellite speaker with wires Speakers CZs 2 AAA batteries 1 set of Audio Cables 1 Yellow 1 Orange 4 sets of Red amp White Video Cable Coaxial Cable Speaker Wires 2 IB HT400 WM E 122502 TABLE OF CONTENTS e Getting Started Safety INStrUCtiONS
46. und system was recorded on the DVD or audio disc For a Dolby Digital or a DTS 5 1 channel recorded DVD disc the blue MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator will be on and sound will come out of 5 speakers plus the subwoofer For a Stereo DVD disc 2 channel or 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 disc to Dolby Pro Logic press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer STEREO MULTI CHANNEL DECODING 20 IB HT400 WM E 122502 AMPLIFIER DURABRAND HT 400 RESET BUTTON Pressing this button on the remote control will reset all 5 satellite speakers and the subwoofer to their default setting and will also reset the preset graphic 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 STANDBY indicator is lit in green DO pov DIGITAL purasranp HT 400 POWER STANDBY 2 Press the TEST TONE button on the REMOTE 3 You will hear a test tone actually some blank noise similar to a steady ocean wave from the FRONT LEFT FL
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