MODEL HT-395 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) The Perfect Sound System for Your DVD Player • Just add your TV & DVD player; everything else is in the box. • Incredible surround sound, perfect for DVD viewing & enhanced TV game experience. • Front panel GAME INPUT jacks. • Dual DIGITAL inputs - COAXIAL & OPTICAL.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FCC NOTE 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.
INTRODUCTION 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Safety Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Location of Controls----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4,5 Remote C
LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1. 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 REMOTE control. 2. REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL sensor - Receives the signal from the REMOTE CONTROL (Aim the REMOTE control towards this sensor). 3. POWER/STANDBY indicator - This indicator has 2 colors: red and green (red is standby, green is on).
LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1. ON/STANDBY 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. DVD OPTICAL button - Selects the DVD OPTICAL audio input mode. The DVD OPTICAL indicator on the front panel will light. 6.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Battery Installation Remote Control Operating Range 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. Point the REMOTE CONTROL unit within 20 feet from the remote control sensor and facing the front of the HOME THEATER SYSTEM. Gently push here and slide to open the BATTERY DOOR.
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 ... NOTE: This only applies if your TV has audio out jacks.
SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Speaker System Connections 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 speaker to the Rear Left terminals (RL). Connect the Rear Right speaker to the Rear Right terminals (RR).
SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Tips for connecting the speaker wires To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Make sure the stripped end of each speaker wire does not Push and hold the Speaker terminal tab down to insert each wire. Release the tab to lock the wire into the terminal. Make sure the wire is fully inserted, but the insulation is not covering the inserted part of the speaker wires. touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker wire.
SPEAKER POSITIONING INFORMATION 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.
SPEAKER POSITIONING INFORMATION • 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 approximately 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 center of the TV set.
TV CONNECTIONS (For better sound from TV shows) Home Theater System + TV (if your TV has Audio Output jacks) CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). RED & WHITE AUDIO CABLES (INCLUDED) NOTE: If your TV does not have audio output jacks, it can not be used to improve your TVs sound. NOTE: On some TVs, these jacks are in the front, or your TV may not have these jacks.
TV + DVD CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + 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 connecting to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the component. If your set 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. 1.
TV + VCR CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + VCR CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). 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 VCRs sound to play through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM.
TV + VCR + SATELLITE RECEIVER CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + VCR + Satellite NOTE: On some TVs, this jack is in the front. 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.
TV + TV GAME CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + TV Game NOTE: Your TV GAME may have a special cable for connections. This diagram is only for illustration. CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). (Optical cable is not included) 1. 2. 3.
TV + VIDEO CAMERA CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + Video Camera NOTE: Your VIDEO CAMERA may have a special cable (with a triple 3.5mm plug on one side) for connections. This diagram is only for illustration. CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). 1.
AUX IN CONNECTIONS CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). 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.
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). ONE SET OF AUDIO CABLES WITH 3.5MM PLUG IS INCLUDED 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 computers music through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM. 2.
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. NOTE: The POWER/STANDBY indicator has 2 colors: red and green (green is on, red is standby).
AMPLIFIER 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. 2 Press the TEST TONE button on the REMOTE.
AMPLIFIER 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 As the volume increases, more LED lamps will light up. VOLUME Minimum volume level (no LED lit).
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.
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 & dance.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Remedy Symptom No power 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.
SPECIFICATIONS General Power requirements ----- AC 120V, 60Hz Power consumption ------55W Main Unit Dimensions ---14 1/8 x 10 1/2 x 2 1/ 8 inches / 36.0 X 26.6 X 5.4 cm Weight ---------------------- 7.23 lbs / 3.25 kg Audio Power Outputs Total output power: 100 Watts at Maximum Distortion 0.06% @ reference output Remote Operating Range Within 20 feet between the main unit and the remote. Speakers Subwoofer ------------------ Dimensions: 7 1/16 x 10 5/8 x 9 inches / 180 X 270 X 245 mm Weight: 6.
