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MODEL HT-391
Home Theater System
Turns Your DVD Player Into a 5.1 Channel
Home Theater Surround Sound System
The Perfect Sound System for Your DVD Player
Just add your TV & DVD player; everything else is in the box.
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Incredible surround sound, perfect for DVD viewing & enhanced TV game experience.
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Also provides superior sound for computer system
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
IB-HT391-WM-E-073003
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THE PLUG WITH AC ~ 120V 60Hz AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE POWER CONSUMPTION: BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO 100 Watts PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE MADE IN CHINA TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SEE BOTTOM OF THE MAIN SET. FCC NOTE WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK comply with the limits for a Class B digital DO
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this 5.1 Channel Home Theater Surround Sound 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS • Getting Started Safety Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Location of Controls----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1. ON / STANDBY button - Press to switch the set to on or to standby mode. FRONT OF MAIN SET (SUBWOOFER) 2. INPUT SOURCE button - Press several times to select the sound input source you want: DVD, AUX or GAME. 3. SPEAKER CHANNELS button - Press to select 2 channel or 5.1 channel listening mode. 4. VOLUME UP button - Increases the volume level of all speakers. 5. VOLUME DOWN button - Decreases the volume level of all speakers. 6. REMOTE SENSOR - Receives the signal from the
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1. IR DIODE - Sends the signal to the set. Do not block or cover this. 2. ON/STANDBY button - Switches the player from STANDBY to ON REMOTE CONTROL or ON to STANDBY (if the main POWER of the set is ON). 3. SOURCE button - Press to select the sound input source you want: DVD, AUX or GAME. 1 4. RESET button - Press to adjust all speakers’ output to the factory’s default settings. 5. MUTE button - Instantly turns off the sound. Press again to restore the 2 sound. 6. SPEAKER CHA
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Battery Installation Remote Control Operating Range Remove the BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR of the REMOTE Point the REMOTE CONTROL unit within 20 feet from the CONTROL and insert 2 size “AAA” alkaline batteries (included) remote control sensor and facing the front of the HOME according to the + and markings inside the BATTERY THEATER SYSTEM. COMPARTMENT of the REMOTE CONTROL unit. Gently push here and slide to open the BATTERY DOOR. Slide door down. Insert 2 size “AAA
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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. CABLES COMPONENTS GO TO ... NEEDED TV NOTE: + • Audio (included) Page 12 This only applies if your HOME THEATER TV has audio out jacks. (only) TV/DVD • Video (included) Page 13 + • Audio (included) HOME THEATER • Video (included) TV/VCR + Page 14 • Audio
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SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Speaker System Connections Connect the supplied speaker system by matching the colors The speaker wires and connectors are color-coded for easier of the terminals to those of the cords. set up. • Connect the Front Left speaker to the Front Left terminals. IMPORTANT: • Connect the Front Right speaker to the Front Right terminals. Before making connections, make sure the power is off. • Connect the Center speaker to the Center speaker terminals. • Connect the Rear Left
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SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Tips for connecting the speaker wires To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Unwind and stretch out the speaker wires attached with each Make sure the stripped end of each speaker wire does not • speakers, then push and hold down the speaker terminal tab on touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of the back of the main set to insert each wire. Make sure the wire is another speaker wire. fully inserted, but the insulation is not covering the inserted part o
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SPEAKER POSITIONING INFORMATION Your system is supplied with 5 compact sized satellite speakers and one large subwoofer (main set). 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 lo
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SPEAKER POSITIONING INFORMATION • The left front, right front, and center speakers should be SATELLITE SPEAKERS 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 center 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 o
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(If you don’t have a DVD player yet) TV CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV (if your TV has Audio Output jacks) NOTE: On some TVs, these jacks are in the front, or your TV may not have these jacks. NOTE: If your TV does not have audio output jacks, your TV’s sound cannot be heard through the surround sound system. But, you can still use it for your DVD player etc. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, you can connect the receiver AUDIO OUTPUT directly to your AUX INPUT or any availabl
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TV + DVD CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + DVD Player Or connect it into the VIDEO IN jack of the main set first, then use another Video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT jack to the VIDEO IN jack of your TV. 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 CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 older and only has a single VIDEO INPUT jack, (OR THE QUICK S
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TV + VCR CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + VCR CABLE OR ON AIR ANTENNA/ SATELLITE SIGNAL This does not change from your current connection. CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET) 1. Insert the stereo audio cables (included) into the AUX INPUT L (left=white) and R (right=red) jacks or any available set of input 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 thr
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TV + VCR + SATELLITE RECEIVER CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + VCR + Satellite SATELLITE RECEIVER/CABLE BOX CABLE OR ON AIR ANTENNA/ SATELLITE SIGNAL RF (coaxial) cable unchanged, same as before. CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). 1. Follow the same on P14 to connect your VCR with your HOME THEATER SYSTEM. 2. To hear the sound of the satellite programs through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM, just insert a set of audio cables (optional, not included) into
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TV + TV GAME CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + TV Game AUDIO / VIDEO CABLE NOTE: Your TV GAME may (not included) have a special cable for connections. This diagram is only for illustration. NOTE: If your TV set has several VIDEO INPUT jacks, you may connect your GAME’s VIDEO cable to one of your TV’s VIDEO INPUT jacks directly. CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). 1. Insert the stereo audio cables into the GAME INPUT AUDIO L (left=white) and AUDIO R (r
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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 AUDIO / VIDEO CABLE only for illustrations. (not included) NOTE: If your TV set has several VIDEO INPUT jacks, you may connect your VIDEO CAMERA cable to one of your TV’s VIDEO INPUT jacks directly. CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). 1. Insert the stereo audio cables
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AUX IN CONNECTIONS 3.5MM PLUG 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. Insert the audio cables into the AUDIO OUTPUT L (left=white) and R (right=red) jacks of your T
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AM / FM TUNER CONNECTIONS CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). 1. Insert the audio cables into the AUDIO OUTPUT L (left=white) and R (right=red) jacks on the back of your AM/FM TUNER, and into the corresponding AUX INPUT jacks or any available set of input jacks on the back of your HOME THEATER. This will enable you to hear your stereo AM/FM TUNER through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM. 2. Make sure the POWER switch on the back of the main unit is at “ON” positio
