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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.
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Incredible surround sound, perfect for DVD viewing & enhanced TV game experience.
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Front panel GAME INPUT jacks. Dual DIGITAL inputs - COAXIAL & OPTICAL.
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
IB-HT395-WM-E
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THE PLUG WITH comply with the limits for a Class B digital AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO These limits are designed to provide PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE reasonable protection against harmful TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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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. We have designed this system to be easy to set up, but plea
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Safety Instructions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Location of Controls-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1. MAIN POWER button - Press to switch the set on or off. 9. GAME indicator - For TV GAME or VIDEO CAMERA NOTE: This button must be on in order to be able to use sound use, press the SOURCE button till this lights or the REMOTE control. press the GAME button on your REMOTE control. 2. REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL sensor - Receives the 10. TV / VCR indicator - For TV / VCR sound use, press the signal from the REMOTE CONTROL (Aim the REMOTE SOURCE button till this lights or press
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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 ligh
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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. Insert 2 size AAA batteries as s
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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. COMPONENTS CABLES NEEDED GO TO ... TV NOTE: + Audio (included) Page 12 This only applies if your HOME THEATER (only) TV has audio out jacks. TV/DVD Video (included) + Coaxial (included) Page 13 HOME THEATER Optical (not included) Video (included)
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SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Speaker System Connections Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied The speaker wires and connectors are color coded for easier speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals to those set up. of the cords. Connect the Front Left speaker to the Front Left terminals (FL). Connect the Front Right speaker to the Front Right terminals (FR). IMPORTANT: Connect the Center speaker to the Center speaker terminals (C). Before making connections, make
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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. Examples of poor connection of
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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. We understand that due to the size and shape of your listening room, and the location of your furniture, you may
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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. Once you position the center speaker, try to position the left front an
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(For better sound from TV shows) TV CONNECTIONS 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, If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, or your TV may not have these jacks. you can connect the receiver AUDIO OUTPUT direct
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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. Insert the COAXIAL cable (included) or OPTICAL cable (not included) into the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT jack on the back of you
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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. NOTE: Your VCRs sound will come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer since th
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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. NOTE: Your VCRs sound will come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer since the default setting for the sound output is
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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. 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 GAMEs sound
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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 only for illustration. CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). 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
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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. Insert the audio cables into the AUX OUTPUT L (left=white) and R (right=red) jacks of your stereo system,
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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. Press the POWER
