Durabrand HT-377 User manual

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MODELHT-377
PLEASE READCAREFULLYBEFOREUSE
2.1CHANNELHOMETHEATERSYSTEM
Compatible with MP3&DVDPlayers, Computersand
GameConsoles
Dual StereoInputsforEasy Connections-Includes All
Cables
Active SubwooferforDeepBass
TowerSpeakersareWall Mountable with Removable
Pedestals(bases)
RemoteControland Batteries Included
Operates on 120VAC Power
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
1.Read theseinstructions.
2.Keep theseinstructions.
3.Heed all warnings.
4.Followall instructions.
5.Donotusethisapparatusnear water.
6.Clean onlywithdrycloth.
7.Donot block anyventilation openings, install inaccordancewiththe manufacturer sinstructions.
8.Donot installnear anyheat sourcessuchasradiators, heatregisters, stoves,or other apparatus
(including amplifiers)thatproduceheat.
9.Donotdefeatthe safetypurposeofthe polarized or grounding-type plug.Apolarized plug has
twobladeswithonewiderthanthe other.Agroundingtype plughastwobladesandathird
grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.If the provided
plug doesnotfitintoyour outlet, consultan electricianfor replacementofthe obsoleteoutlet.
10.Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyatplugs,convenience
receptacles,and thepointwheretheyexitfromthe apparatus.
11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecified bythe manufacturer.
12.Unplug thisapparatusduring lightning stormsor when unused for long periodsoftime.
13.Refer all servicing toqualified servicepersonnel.Servicingisrequired when the apparatushas
been damagedinanyway,suchaspower-supplycord or plugisdamaged,liquidhasbeen
spilled orobjectshavefallen intothe apparatus,the apparatushasbeenexposed torainor
moisture,doesnotoperatenormallyor hasbeendropped.
14.Useonlywiththe cart, stand,tripod,bracket, or tablespecified bythe manufacturer,or sold
withthe apparatus.When acartisused,usecaution when moving the cart/apparatuscombination
toavoidinjuryfromtip-over.
15.Thisapplianceshall notbe exposed todripping or splashingwater and thatno objectfilled with
liquidsuchasvasesshall be placed on the apparatus.
WARNING
Thelightningflashwitharrowhead
symbol,withinanequilateral
triangle,isintended toalertthe user
tothe presenceofuninsulated
“dangerousvoltage”withinthe
product senclosurethatmaybe of
sufficientmagnitudetoconstitutea
riskofelectricshocktopersons.
CAUTION
RISKOFELECTRIC SHOCK
DONOTOPEN
WARNING:TOREDUCETHE
RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK,
DONOTREMOVE COVER(OR
BACK).NOUSERSERVICEABLE
PARTSINSIDE.REFER
SERVICINGTOQUALIFIED
SERVICEPERSONNEL.
The exclamationpointwithinan
equilateraltriangleis intended to
alertthe usertothe presenceof
importantoperating and
maintenance(servicing)
instructionsintheliterature
accompanyingtheappliance.
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See bottom ofthe set
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARD,DONOTUSE THEPLUGWITHANEXTENSION
CORD,RECEPTACLEOROTHEROUTLETUNLESS THEBLADESCANBE FULLY
INSERTEDTOPREVENTBLADEEXPOSURE.TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARD,
DONOTEXPOSE THISAPPLIANCETORAINORMOISTURE.TOPREVENTELECTRICAL
SHOCK,MATCH WIDEBLADEPLUGTOWIDESLOT,FULLYINSERT.
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CAUTION
FCC Regulationsstatethatunauthorized changesormodificationstothisequipmentmay
void the user sauthoritytooperateit.
FCC NOTE
Thisequipmenthasbeentested and found tocomplywiththe limitsforaClass Bdigital
device,pursuanttoPart15 ofthe FCC rules.Theselimitsaredesigned toprovide reasonable
protection againstharmful interferencein aresidential installation.Thisequipmentgenerates,
usesand can radiateradio frequency energyand,ifnotinstalled and used in accordance
withthe instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio communications.However,
thereisno guarantee thatinterferencewill notoccurinaparticularinstallation.If this
equipmentdoescauseharmful interferencetoradio ortelevision reception,whichcan be
determined byturning the equipmentoff and on,theuserisencouraged totrytocorrect
the interferencebyone ormoreofthe following measures.
-Reorientorrelocatethereceiving antenna.
-Increasethe separation betweentheequipmentand receiver.
-Connectthisequipmentintoan outleton acircuitdifferentfrom thattowhichthe receiver
isconnected.
-Consultthe dealeroran experienced radio/TVtechnician forhelp.
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Pleasereadimportantinformationdisplayed on the ratingplatelocated on thebottomenclosure
beforeconnectingtoACMainsoranyoperation.
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PRECAUTIONS
ONSAFETY
Should anysolid objectorliquid fallintothe Home TheaterSystem,unplug the player,
and haveitchecked byqualified personnel beforeoperating itanyfurther.
ONPLACEMENTOF YOUR HOME THEATERSYSTEM
Donotleavethe Home Theaterin alocation nearaheatsource,orinaplacesubjectto
directsunlight, excessivelydustyroomsorroomswithveryhighhumidity.
Donotplacethe HomeTheatersystem onan inclined orunstable place.
Donotplaceanything within 1inchofthesidesor2inchesfromtheback ofthe
cabinet. Theheatsinkfinsmustnotbecovered forthesettooperateproperlyand
prolong the lifeofitscomponents.
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INTRODUCTION
Thankyou forpurchasingthis2.1channel Home System.Thisdeluxeaudio theatersystem
turnsyourhome intoavirtual theater.
Thissystem wasdesigned toprovide you withmanyyearsofreliable operation withaminimum
ofcareand maintenance.Everycomponentin yoursystem wasperfectwhen itleft our
factory.Ifyouexperienceanyproblemwiththeset-uporoperationofthissystem,please
reviewthe Trouble Shooting Guide atthe end ofthismanualbeforeyou contactthe Customer
ServiceDepartmentat1-800-315-5885.
BasicFeatures&BenefitsofthisHomeTheaterSystem:
1. Includesaudio inputsforDVD,CD player,VCR,computer,MP3,GAME/CAMERAetc.
2. Customizablespeakerlevelcontrolswithindicators.
3. PowerfulsubwooferprovidesrealBOOMinyourbass.
4. Deluxeeasy-to-useremotecontrolwithbatteriesincluded.
5. LEDindicatorsforDVD,MP3functions.
6. Designedforeasy,mistake-proofcolor-codedspeakersetup.
7. Compatiblewithcomputersound systems-audio cable isincluded.
THISSYSTEMCONTAINS
2 “AAA”batteries 1SetofAudiocable
forDVDorAUXIN
(Red&White)
1SetofAudiocablewith3.5mm
plug forComputerorMP3
Connection (oranyother
Sourcewith3.5mm Jack)
1SpareFuse
1MainSet(Subwoofer) 1RemoteControl
2Speakers 2Speaker’spedestals
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GettingStarted
SafetyInstructions--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1,2
Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Location ofControls------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5,6
RemoteControl Operation----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6,7
Positioning Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Connections
SpeakerSystem Connections------------------------------------------------------------------------------8,9
TVConnections----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
TV+DVDConnections------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
TV+VCR Connections------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
TV+TVGameorVideoCameraConnections----------------------------------------------------------13
MP3/AUXConnections-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
AmplifierinMainset---------------------------------------------------------------------------15,16
Trouble Shooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------16,17
Specifications --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
TABLEOFCONTENTS
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LOCATIONOFCONTROLS
FRONTPANEL
1. REMOTESENSOR- Receivesthesignalfrom
theREMOTECONTROL(aimtheREMOTE
controltowardsthissensor).
2.ON/STANDBYbutton- Presstoswitchthe
settoon orstandbymode.
3.ON/STANDBYindicator- Thisindicatorhas
2modes:flashingandsteadilyon (slowflashing
indicatesthe setisinstandby,steadilyonindicates
the setison).When the setisturned toON,
pressing the ON/STANDBYbutton on the main
setoron theREMOTECONTROLwill turn
the settothe standbymode,the indicatorwill
becomeslowflashing.
NOTE: The powerswitchonthebackofthe
main setmustbe ON.
4.VOLUME+button- Increasesthevolume.
5.VOLUME-button- Decreasesthevolume.
6.SOURCEbutton - Press toselectthe sound
inputsourceyou want: DVDorMP3/AUX.
7.DVDindicator- ForDVDsound use,pressthe
SOURCEbutton on themain setorontheremote
control tillthislights.
8.MP3indicator- ForMP3, PCorothercomponent s
outputsounduse,pressthe SOURCEbutton on
the main setoron the remotecontrol till thislights.
9.DVDAUDIOINPUTjacks - Connecttothe
audio outputofaDVDplayerorothercomponent
withAUDIOoutputjacks tohave2.1channel
sound.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ON
STANDBY
VOL
VOL
SOURCE
DVD
MP3
+
10.MP3/AUXINPUTjack - Connecttothe audio
outputofan MP3orPCortape deck orother
componentusing a3.5mm audio outputplug.
11.LEFT SPEAKERjacks - Connectone ofthe
SPEAKERStothe greyand black terminals.
12.RIGHTSPEAKERjacks - Connectone ofthe
SPEAKERStothe greyand black terminals.
13.FUSE HOLDER withscrewcover.
14.ACLINECORD - Connecttoa120V/60Hz
ACstandardwall outlet.
15.POWERswitch - Presstopowerthe setonoroff.
NOTE: Thisswitchmustbe ON in ordertobe
able tousethe ON/STANDBYbuttononthe
main setoron theREMOTECONTROL.
BACK OFMAINSET
(SUBWOOFER)
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ON/STANDBY
MUTE SOURCE
LOCATIONOFCONTROLS
REMOTECONTROL
2
3
5
4
6
1.IRDIODE- Sendsthesignaltothe set.Donot
blockorcoverthis.
2.ON/STANDBYbutton- Switchestheplayerfrom
STANDBYtoONorONtoSTANDBY.
3.MUTEbutton - Instantlyturnsoff the sound.Press
againtorestorethe sound.
4.SOURCEbutton - Press toselectthe sound input
sourceyou want: DVDorMP3.
5.VOLUME button- Presstodecreasethevolume.
6.VOLUME button - Press toincreasethe volume.
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REMOTECONTROLOPERATION
Removethe BATTERYCOMPARTMENTDOORofthe REMOTECONTROLand insert2size
“AAA”alkalinebatteries(included)accordingtothe+and-markingsinsidetheBATTERY
COMPARTMENToftheREMOTECONTROLunit,replacethe door.
Battery Installation
Gentlypushhereand slidetoopenthe BATTERY
DOOR.
Insert2size “AAA”batteriesasshown(included).
Remember,the spring touchesthe NEGATIVE (-)
sideofeachbattery.
Tipson BatteryUse
Reversingpolaritieswilldamagethe
batteriesand possiblyyourREMOTE.
Besuretofollowpolarity(+and -)as
indicated.
Donotmixdifferenttypesbatteries
together(Alkaline,Carbon-Zinc,Nickel-
Cadmium etc.),orold batterieswithnew
ones.
When not inuseforanextendedperiod of
time (over60days)removethe batteries
topreventpossible acid leakage or
corrosion resultingin damage toyour
remote.
Whenthebatterieshavebecome
discharged,theymustbedisposedof ina
safemannerthatcomplieswithall
applicablelaws.
Installationofbatteriesshouldonlybe
done byan adult(forsafety).
Replacethedoor.
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REMOTECONTROLOPERATION
Pointthe REMOTECONTROLunitfrom less than20 feetfrom the remotecontrol sensorand
within about600 ofthe frontofthe HOMETHEATERSYSTEM(notyourTVsetorDVDplayer).
RemoteControlOperationRange
Tipson REMOTECONTROL
Operation
Theoperating distancemayvary
according tothebrightness ofthe room.
Donotpointbrightlightsattheremote
control sensor(likelaserpointers).
Donotplaceobjectsbetween the remote
control unitand the remotecontrol sensor.
Donotusethisremotecontrolwhile
simultaneouslyusingthe remotecontrol
unitofanyotherequipmentatthesame
time,the signalsmaymix.
SometimesyourTV sremotemay cause
an LEDtoflash,you can ignorethis.
PointtheREMOTECONTROLinthe
RightDirection
Whenyou wantthe remotetooperatethe
HOMETHEATERSYSTEM,pointthe remote
attheHOMETHEATER, not the TVsetor
DVDplayer.The Remotehastobe pointed in
thecorrectdirectionandtowardthecorrect
component(HOMETHEATER)in orderfor
theremotecontrol ssignal tocommunicate
withtheremotesensoron the HOME
THEATER.Makesurethereisaclearpath
betweentheremotecontrol and the HOME
THEATERsothe signal isnotblocked.
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Remembertopointthe REMOTECONTROL
in the direction ofthe HOMETHEATER,not
the TVsetorDVDplayer.
REMOTESENSORRANGE
Distancewithin20feet
30O30o
POSITIONINGINFORMATION
The subwooferwill provide the mostdramaticbass effects(lowfrequency soundslikeexplosions
and thunder) when itisplaced on the floor.Donotplacethe subwooferon astand ortable.The
subwoofershould be placed in the frontofthe room sothatitisfacing towardsyourlistening
position. It can be placed on eitherside of the TVoreven in the cornerof the room, asfaraway
asthe cable will allow.The bass soundsfrom the subwooferarenon-directional.You will not
reallybe able totell wherethe bass iscoming from.
SubwooferPosition
Speaker’spedestalsInstallation
Inordertogetbettersound,Weprovide2
pedestalsforthe speakers,pleaseinstall them
asthe rightillustration.
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SPEAKERSYSTEMCONNECTIONS
SpeakerSystemConnections
Connectthesuppliedspeakersystembymatchingthecolorsoftheterminalstothoseof
thecords.
IMPORTANT:Beforemaking connections,makesurethe powerisoff.
QUICKSETUPDIAGRAM
NOTE: InordertohaveTVsound come throughyourhometheatersystem,yourTVmust
haveAUDIOOUTPUTjacks.Thesejacks will always be in the rearofthe TV(and notin the
front).If yourTVdoesnothavetheseoutputjacks,you havetouseacable boxorasatellite
receivertogetthe audio.
REDWHITE
RED
WHITE
WHITE RED
WHITE
WHITE
RED
GREEN
RED
SPEAKERS
OR
OR
OR
IMPORTANTNOTE
FORDVDUSE: This
HomeTheatersystem
onlyimprovethe sound
ofyourDVDplayer;for
yourDVD svideo
output, connectthe
videooutputjacktoyour
TV svideoinputjack.
Video cablenot included
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Remembertoflip the main
switchtotheONposition.
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SPEAKERSYSTEMCONNECTIONS
Tipsforconnectingthespeakerwires
Unwind andstretchoutthespeakerwires
attachedwitheachspeakers,then pushthe
setterminal tab on the back ofthe main setto
inserteachwire.Make surethewireisfully
inserted,butthe insulation isnotcovering the
inserted partofthe speakerwires.
SETTERMINAL
PUSHTHETABOFTERMINAL.
STICKTHEEXPOSEDPARTOFTHEWIREINTO
THEHOLEOFTHETERMINAL.
PUSHTHETERMINALTOLOCKTHEWIREINSIDE
THETERMINAL.
NOTE:
Besuretomatchthespeakerwiretothe
appropriateterminal on the back ofthe main
set:greytogrey,and blacktoblack.Ifthe
wiresarereversed, the sound will be distorted
and will lacksome tones.Followthe color
codesofeachterminals.
Toavoidshort-circuiting thespeakers
•Makesurethe stripped end ofeachspeaker
wiredoesnottouchanothersetterminal or
thestripped endofanotherspeakerwire.
•Stripped wiresaretouching eachotherdue
toexcessiveremovalofinsulation.Donot
allowthe abovetohappen on yourset.
•Strippedspeakerwireistouching another
setterminal. Make surenoteven1strand
ofwiretouchestheotherwire!
Examplesofpoorconnectionofthe
speakerwires
NOTE: Iflongerwiresareneeded,you maybuy
anygoodqualityspeakerwireandsplicethe wires
yourself.Pleasemake surethewiresarenot
shorting toeachotherand observethe correct
colorpolarity.Manyspeakerwireshaveadotted
line orsolid lineorraised rib on oneside toidentify
eachside.Alsomakesureyouuseelectricaltape
tocoveryoursplices.
LOOSESTRANDSTOUCHING
(Thiswill shortoutthe sound)
WIRESSHORTEDTOEACH OTHER
(Thiswill shortoutthe sound)
MAKESUREABOVE DOES NOTHAPPEN
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MAKESUREPOWERISOFF WHEN
DONGTHEABOVE
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1. Insertthe stereo audio cables(included)intotheDVDINPUTLEFT andRIGHTjacks on the
back ofyourHOMETHEATERSYSTEM,and intothe corresponding AUDIOoutputjacks
on yourTV,thiswillallowyourTV ssoundtoplaythrough yourHOMETHEATER
SYSTEM.You will hearsound from boththeTVand yourHOMETHEATER,thisisnormal.
NOTE:Onsome TVs,you mayhavetoactivatethe audio outjacks ofyourTV.See your
TV sbooklet.
2. Insertthe ACpowercordintoan ACoutlet.
3. Makesurethe POWERswitchon the back ofthe main setisat “ON”position.Nextpress
the ON/STANDBYbutton on the frontofthe main setoron the REMOTECONTROLto
switchthe seton (orstandby).
4. Press the SOURCEbutton tillthe DVDindicatorlights.
NOTE:Thefactory sdefaultinputsourceisDVD.WhenthesetisturnedtoON,theDVD
indicatorwill be on,press the SOURCEbutton toturnon the MP3indicatorifyou use
the 3.5mm plug audio cable.
5. GotoPage 15 forotherdetailed instructions.
NOTE:Yourcable orantennaconnectiontoyourTVisnottouchedwiththisconnection.
Leaveyourantenna cable toyourTVasyounormallywould.Nochangeswill be made
toyourcurrentantennaconnections.
TVCONNECTIONS
Home Theater System +TV(ifyourTVhasAudio Outputjacks)
CONNECTTHESPEAKERSASSHOWNONPAGE8(ORTHEQUICKSETUPDIAGRAMSHEET).
Ifyouhaveacableboxorsatellitereceiver,youcan connectthe
receiverAUDIOOUTPUTdirectlytoyourDVDINPUTjackonthe
back oftheHOMETHEATERSYSTEM.
NOTE:InordertohaveTVsoundcomethroughyourhome
theatersystem,yourTVmusthave AUDIOOUTPUTjacks.
Thesejackswill alwaysbeintherearoftheTV(and notin
thefront).IfyourTVdoes nothavetheseoutputjacks,you
have touse acableboxorasatellitereceivertogettheaudio.
RIGHTLEFT
AUDIO
DVD
INPUT
MP3
AUX
INPUT
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1. Insertthe stereoaudiocables(included)intothe DVDINPUTLEFT andRIGHTjacks on the
back ofyourHOMETHEATERSYSTEM,and intothe corresponding AUDIOoutputjacks
on yourDVDplayer,thiswill allowyourDVD ssound toplaythrough yourHOMETHEATER
SYSTEM.
2. Insertthe video cable intothe VIDEOOUTjack on the back ofyourDVDplayerand into
the VIDEOINjack on the back ofyourTVset.ThisisespeciallyconvenientifyourTVhas
severalinputs.
3. Insertthe ACpowercordintoan ACoutlet.
4. Makesurethe POWERswitchon the back ofthe main setisat “ON”position.Nextpress
the ON/STANDBYbutton on the frontofthe main setoron the REMOTECONTROLto
switchthe seton (orstandby).
5. Press the SOURCEbutton tillthe DVDindicatorlights.
NOTE:Thefactory sdefaultinputsourceisDVD.WhenthesetisturnedtoON,theDVD
indicatorwill be on,press the SOURCEbutton toturnon the MP3indicatorifyou use
the 3.5mm plug audio cable.
6. GotoPage 15 forotherdetailed instructions.
NOTE:Yourcable orantennaconnectiontoyourTVisnottouchedwiththisconnection.
Leaveyourantenna cable toyourTVasyounormallywould.Nochangeswill be made
toyourcurrentantennaconnections.
TV+ DVDCONNECTIONS
Home Theater System+TV+DVDPlayer
CONNECTTHESPEAKERSASSHOWNONPAGE8(ORTHEQUICKSETUPDIAGRAMSHEET).
RIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
DVD
INPUT
MP3 AUX
INPUT
NOTE: On someTVs, this
jackisinthe front.
NOTE: SomenewerTVsetshaveseveralVIDEO
INPUTjacks.Youmayuseone oftheseforyourDVD
playerand the othersforconnecting tothe VIDEOOUT
jacks ofthe component. If yoursetisolderand onlyhas
asingle VIDEOINPUTjack,you maybuyaswitchbox
tochange the video ofDVDand Game.
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1. Insertthe stereoaudiocables(included)intotheDVDINPUTLEFT andRIGHTjacks on the
back ofyourHOMETHEATERSYSTEM,and intothe corresponding AUDIOoutputjacks
onyourVCR,thiswillallowyourVCR ssound toplaythroughyourHOMETHEATER
SYSTEM.
2. Connectionsofyourotherantennacablesarenotchangedwhenyou addyourHOME
THEATERSYSTEM.You will hearsound from boththeTVandyourHOMETHEATER,
thisisnormal.
3. Insertthe ACpowercordintoan ACoutlet.
4. Makesurethe POWERswitchon the back ofthe main setisat “ON”position.Nextpress
the ON/STANDBYbutton on the frontofthe main setoron the REMOTECONTROLto
switchthe seton (orstandby).
5. Press the SOURCEbutton tillthe DVDindicatorlights.
NOTE:Thefactory sdefaultinputsourceisDVD.WhenthesetisturnedtoON,theDVD
indicatorwill be on,press the SOURCEbutton toturnon the MP3indicatorifyou use
the 3.5mm plug audio cable.
6. GotoPage 15 forotherdetailed instructions.
TV+ VCR CONNECTIONS
HomeTheaterSystem+TV+VCR
CONNECTTHESPEAKERSASSHOWNONPAGE8(ORTHEQUICKSETUPDIAGRAMSHEET).
NOTE: On someTVs, this
jackisinthe front.
ANTENNACABLEOR
OFF-AIRSIGNAL
Thisdoesnotchange from
yourcurrent connection.
RIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
DVD
INPUT
MP3 AUX
INPUT
RED WHITE
RED
WHITE
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RIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
DVD
INPUT
MP3 AUX
INPUT
RED WHITE
RED
WHITE
VIDEOOUTPUT
VIDEOCAMERA
TVGAME
1. Insertthe stereoaudiocables(included)intothe DVDINPUTLEFT andRIGHTjacks on the
back ofyourHOMETHEATERSYSTEM,and intothe corresponding AUDIOoutputjacks
onyourTVGameorVideoCamera,thiswillallowyourTVGameorVideoCamera s
sound toplaythrough yourHOMETHEATERSYSTEM.
2. Insertthe video cable intothe VIDEOOUTjack ofyourTVGame orVideo Cameraplayer
and intothe VIDEOINjack on the back ofyourTVset. Thisisespeciallyconvenientif
yourTVhasseveral inputs.
3. Insertthe ACpowercordintoan ACoutlet.
4. Makesurethe POWERswitchon the back ofthe main setisat “ON”position.Nextpress
the ON/STANDBYbutton on the frontofthe main setoron the REMOTECONTROLto
switchthe seton (orstandby).
5. Press the SOURCEbutton tillthe DVDindicatorlights.
NOTE:Thefactory sdefaultinputsourceisDVD.WhenthesetisturnedtoON,theDVD
indicatorwill be on,press the SOURCEbutton toturnon the MP3indicatorifyou use
the 3.5mm plug audio cable.
6. GotoPage 15 forotherdetailed instructions.
TV+TVGAMEORVIDEOCAMERACONNECTIONS
Home Theater System+TV+TVGame orVideoCamera
CONNECTTHESPEAKERSASSHOWNONPAGE8(ORTHEQUICKSETUPDIAGRAMSHEET).
NOTE:OnsomeTVs,
thisjack isin thefront.
NOTE:YourTVGameorVideoCamera
mayhaveaspecialcable(with a triple
3.5mmplugon oneside)for
connections.This diagramisonlyfor
illustrations.
NOTE: If yourTVset hasseveralVIDEO
INPUTjacks,youmayconnectyourTVGame
orVideo Camera cableto one of yourTV s
VIDEOINPUTjacksdirectly.
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1. Insertthegreen 3.5mm audiocable(included)intotheMP3/AUXINPUTjack on the back
ofyourHOMETHEATERSYSTEM,andintothecorrespondingAUDIOoutputjackon
yourMP3,PC,CD player,orotherdevice,thiswill enable you tohearyourcomponents
systemthroughyourHOMETHEATERSYSTEM.
2. Insertthe ACpowercordintoan ACoutlet.
3. Makesurethe POWERswitchon the back ofthe main setisat “ON”position.Nextpress
the ON/STANDBYbutton on the frontofthe main setoron the REMOTECONTROLto
switchthe seton (orstandby).
4. Press the SOURCEbutton tillthe MP3indicatorlights.
NOTE:Thefactory sdefaultinputsourceisDVD.WhenthesetisturnedtoON,theDVD
indicatorwill be on,press the SOURCEbutton toturnon the MP3indicator.
5. GotoPage 15 forotherdetailed instructions.
MP3/AUXCONNECTIONS
CONNECTTHESPEAKERSASSHOWNONPAGE8(ORTHEQUICKSETUPDIAGRAMSHEET).
RIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
DVD
INPUT
MP3
AUX
INPUT
YOURPC,CD,MP3PLAYEROR
ANY RADIOOROTHERSOURCE
WITH3.5MM STEREOJACK
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ON/STANDBY
MUTESOURCE
AMPLIFIERINMAINSET
REMOTECONTROL CONTROL PANEL
(ONTHEFRONTOFTHESUBWOOFER)
General
1Makesurethe POWERswitchon theback ofthe mainsetisat “ON”position.Nextpressthe
ON/STANDBYbuttononthefrontofthe mainsetoron theREMOTECONTROLtoturntheset
on (orstandby).
NOTE: The STANDBYindicatorhas2modes:flashingand steadilyon (slowflashing
indicatesthe setisinstandbymode, steadilyonindicatesthesetison).Whentheset
ison,pressing the ON/STANDBYbutton on the main setoron the REMOTE
CONTROLwillturnthe settothestandbymode,the indicatorwillbecomeslow
flashing.
2Press the SOURCE button on the frontpanel ofthemain setoron the REMOTECONTROL
toselectone ofthe audio inputsources,the corresponding indicatorwill light, the factory s
defaultinputsourceisDVD,when the setisturned on,the DVDindicatorwill be on.
3Forvolume adjustments,press the volume control buttonson the Remotecontrol,the ON/
STANDBYindicatorwill flashtoshowyou thatthe remotesignal isreceived.
4Tomomentarilyshutoffthe sound,press the MUTE button.The sourceindicator(DVDor
MP3)will flash.Press the MUTEbutton again orpress the VOLUMEbuttonstorestorethe sound.
NOTE: Flip the POWERswitchon the back ofthe main setto “OFF”ifthe setwill notbe used
foralong period oftime (several days ormore).
ON/STANDBY
button
MUTE
button
SOURCE
button
VOLUME-
button
VOLUME+
button
ON/STANDBY
button
ON
STANDBY
VOL
VOL
SOURCE
DVD
MP3
ON/STANDBY
indicator
VOLUME+
button VOLUME-
button
SOURCE
button DVD
indicator
MP3
indicator
NOTE: Everytime you turnthe seton,the VOLUMEwill go back tothe factory sdefault
setting;and wheneveryou press the SOURCEbutton on the main unitoron the REMOTE,
theVOLUMEwillgobacktothefactory sdefaultsetting.Thisavoidssuddenveryloud
soundsfromstartling you.
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About fuse replacement
NOTE: Beforeattempting tochange the fuse,the system mustbe unplugged from the wall outlet.
Intheunusualeventthatnothinglightsupand no sound,yourfusemayhaveblown.Tocheckfor
ablownfuse,followthestepsbelow.
1. Open the fusecover(on the back of
themain set)byusingaflatblade
screwdrivertounscrewthe fusecovercap.
2. Examine the fuse.If awireshows,
the fuseisgood.
3. If the wireisbroken inthemiddle,
replacewitha500mA250V “T”type
glass fuse.
“T”meanstime delayorslowblow
fuse.
GOODFUSE
BLOWNFUSE
Symptom Remedy
Nopower
1.Isthe powercordfirmlypluggedintothe poweroutlet?Insert
the ACpowerplug securelyintothe poweroutlet. Makesure
youroutlethaspower,you cancheck thisbyplugging alamp
intothe outlettosee ifitworks.
2.Isthe main powerswitched tooff?Flip ittoON.
3.One of the safetymechanismsmaybe operating.Inthisevent,
unplug the playerfrom the poweroutletbrieflyand then plug
itin again toresetthe set.
Nopower
Yourset sfusemayhaveblown.
Unscrewthe fusecover&check the fuse.
Replaceonlywithsame 500 mAslowblow250V “T”type glass
fuse.
TROUBLESHOOTING
MakesureyourDVD svideo cable isplugged intoyourTVset.
ThisHome Theateronlyimprovesthe sound ofyourDVDplayer,
itdoesnotaffectthe video atall.Alsoselectthe correctVIDEO
INPUTon yourTV.
YourDVDplayerhasno
picture
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Symptom Remedy
•Nosound oronlyavery
low-levelsoundisheard.
•Distortedsound.
1.Check thatthe speakersandcomponentsareconnected
securelyandcorrectly,makesurethe stripped end ofeach
speakerwiresdoesnottoucheachothertoavoidshort-circuit
ofthe speakerwires(see Page 8,9).
2.Makesureyoursource(DVDorother) isplugged in and
operating.Alsocheck thatcomponent sbooklet,maybeyou
needadjustthatcomponent.
3.Check and makesureyourDVD ssound outputissetto
analog.Forsome DVDs,ifthesound outputisnotsetto
analog,the audio cablesmaynotbe activeand therewill be
no soundoutput.
4.Makesurethatyou haveselected the correctsourceon the
system (DVDorMP3).
5.Adjustthe set svolume settingson the frontoftheHOME
THEATERorontheremote,alsoadjustthevolumeofthe
inputsource.
6.Ensurethe MUTEbutton isnot pressed on the HOMETHEATER
remote(If yes,press theMUTEbutton again).
7.Theaudioorspeakerconnectingwiresaredamaged.Replace
them withnewones.
The REMOTECONTROL
unitdoesnotwork.
1.Check ifthe batteriesareinstalled withthe correctpolarities
(+and -).
2.If thebatteriesareweakordead,replacethem withnew
ones(size “AAA”).
3.Pointthe remotecontrol unitatadistanceofless than 20 feet
from the main unitofthe HOMETHEATERsystem.
4.Removeanyobstaclesbetweenthe remotecontrolunitand
remotecontrolsensor.
5.If the batteryterminalsaredirtyorcorroded,clean them with
sandpaper.
Theleftandrightsoundsare
unbalanced orreversed.
Check thatthespeakersand componentsareconnected cor-
rectlyand securely.
Press the POWERbutton on the back ofthe MAINSETtoturn
the setON.Then press the ON/STANDBYbutton on the main
setoron the REMOTE.The HOMETHEATERmaynotbe
operatingproperlyduetolightning,staticelectricity,orsome
otherexternal factors.Resettheplayerbydisconnectingthe
powerplugandthenre-connecting itbeforecallingcustomer
service.Alsocheck the Fuse.See page 16.
Nobuttonsoperate(onthe
main setand/ortheREMOTE
CONTROLunit).
Loud hum ornoiseisheard.
1.Check thatthe speakersandcomponentsareconnected
securely.
2.Insertall wiresfirmly,followthesetuppagesstartingonPage 8.
Loud humusuallymeansaplugisnotfullyseated intothe jack.
The system doesnot
operateproperly.
Doublecheckifinput&outputjackswereinsertedproperly.
Alsoask afriend tohelp you beforecalling customerservice.
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Powerrequirements-------------------AC120V,60Hz
Powerconsumption --------------------55 Watts
Main setDimensions------------------5
5
/
8
X101/4X97/8inches/ 143 X260 X251 mm
Weight--------------------------2.86kg
SpeakerDimensions------------------3
1
/
8 X33/8 X85/8 inches/ 79 X86 X219 mm
Weight--------------------------0.29kg
General
SPECIFICATIONS
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WERECOMMENDACLOTHOROTHERPROTECTIVEMATERIALBEPLACEDUNDER
THESETORSPEAKERSWHENPLACINGITONASURFACEWITHANATURALOR
LACQUERFINISH.
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(MONDAY-THURSDAY8:00 AM-5:00 PM,FRIDAY8:00 AM-1:00 PMEST)
AudioPowerOutput
Totaloutputpower:50 WattsatMaximum
Distortion
0.06%@referenceoutput
RemoteOperatingRange
Within 20 feetbetween the main setand the remote.
ReplacementFuse
Time delay500 mATtype (slowblow)glass fuse250V.
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CARTERET,N.J.07008
http://www.lenoxx.com
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