Durabrand HT-3917 User manual

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLYBEFORE USE
Just add your TV &DVD player; everything else is in the box
Incredible surround sound, perfect for DVD viewing &enhanced TV game experience
Also provides exceptionally great sound for your computer &MP3 player
Front panel audio input jack for MP3 &CD players
The Perfect Sound System for Your DVD Player

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CAUTION
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized
changesor modifications tothis equipment
may voidtheuser’sauthority tooperateit.
FCCNOTE
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundto
complywith the limits for aClass Bdigital
device,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCC rules.
Theselimitsare designedto provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interferenceinaresidentialinstallation. This
equipment generates, uses andcan radiate
radio frequency energyand, if not installed
andusedin accordancewiththeinstructions,
may causeharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications. However,there isno
guaranteethat interferencewillnotoccur ina
particular installation. Ifthisequipment does
causeharmful interference toradioor
televisionreception,whichcanbedetermined
byturningtheequipmentoff andon,the user
isencouragedto trytocorrecttheinterference
byone ormore ofthe following measures.
-Reorientor relocate thereceivingantenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment
andreceiver.
-Connectthisequipmentintoanoutlet ona
circuit different from that to which the receiver
isconnected.
-Consultthe dealer or anexperiencedradio/
TVtechnicianfor help.
TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARD,DONOT USE THEPLUG WITH
ANEXTENSIONCORD,RECEPTACLEOROTHER OUTLETUNLESSTHE
BLADES CAN BEFULLYINSERTED TOPREVENTBLADEEXPOSURE.TO
PREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARD,DONOTEXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TORAIN ORMOISTURE.TOPREVENTELECTRICALSHOCK,MATCH WIDE
BLADEPLUGTOWIDESLOT,FULLY INSERT.
1.Readtheseinstructions. 2.Keeptheseinstructions.
3.Heed allwarnings. 4.Follow allinstructions.
5.Donot usethisapparatusnearwater. 6.Cleanonlywithdry cloth.
7.Do not blockanyventilationopenings,installinaccordance with the
manufacturer’sinstructions.
8.Donotinstallnear any heatsourcessuch asradiators,heat registers,
stoves,or other apparatus (includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
9.Donot defeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedor grounding-typeplug.A
polarizedplughastwoblades with onewider than theother.Agrounding
typeplughastwobladesandathird grounding prong.Thewidebladeor
thethird prongare providedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnotfit
intoyouroutlet,consultan electricianforreplacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.
10.Protectthe powercord frombeingwalkedonor pinched particularly atplugs,
convenience receptacles, andthepointwherethey exit from theapparatus.
11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Thelightningflash with
arrowheadsymbol, within an
equilateraltriangle,isintended
toalertthe user to thepresence
ofuninsulated “dangerous
voltage”withintheproduct’s
enclosurethat maybeof
sufficient magnitude to constitute
ariskofelectric shocktopersons.
CAUTION
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TOREDUCETHE
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK).NOUSERSERVICEABLE
PARTSINSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICEPERSONNEL.
Theexclamationpointwithin
an equilateral triangleis
intendedtoalertthe userto
thepresence ofimportant
operatingand maintenance
(servicing)instructions in the
literature accompanyingthe
appliance.
PRECAUTIONS
ON SAFETY
Should any solid object or liquid fall intothe
Home TheaterSystem,unplugtheplayer,and
haveitcheckedby qualified personnelbefore
operatingitanyfurther.
ON PLACEMENT OF YOUR HOME
THEATERSYSTEM
Donotleave the Home Theaterin alocation
nearaheatsource,orinaplacesubjectto
direct sunlight,excessivelydustyroomsor
roomswithveryhighhumidity.
Donot placethe HomeTheater system on
aninclinedorunstableplace.
Do notplace anything within 1inch of the sides
or 2inches from the back ofthe cabinet. The
heatsinkfinsmust notbecoveredfor the
settooperateproperlyand prolong thelife
of itscomponents.
Please read important information displayed on
therating plate locatedonthebottom enclosure
beforeconnectingthissetto ACpower.
PLEASE NOTE: Caution mark islocated on the bottom enclosure.
S3152A
13.Unplug this apparatus duringlightningstorms or whenunusedfor long
periodsoftime.
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing isrequired
when theapparatushas been damagedin anyway,suchaspower-supply
cordor plug is damaged,liquidhas been spilledor objectshavefallen
intotheapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainor moisture,
doesnotoperate normallyor hasbeendropped.
15.Thisapplianceshallnotbeexposedto drippingor splashing waterand that
noobjectfilled with liquidsuchas vasesshallbe placedon theapparatus.
16.Ventilation -Slots andopeningsinthe cabinetandin thebackor bottomare
provided for ventilation. Toensure reliable operation of protecting itfrom
overheating,theseopeningsmust notbe blockedorcovered.Theopenings
should neverbeblocked byplacingthe productonabed,sofa,rug or other
similarsurface. This productshould neverbeplacednearoroveraradiator or
heatsource.Thisproductshouldnot beplacedinabuilt-ininstallation such
as abookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’sinstructionshavebeenadheredto.
12.Useonly with the cart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortable
specifiedby the manufacturer,orsold withthe apparatus. When
acartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthe cart/apparatus
combination to avoidinjury from tip-over.
Cleaning the Cabinet
Cleanthecabinetand controlswithaverydry orslightly moistened soft
cloth. Donotuseany type ofabrasivepad, scouringpowder,or solvents,
suchasalcoholor benzine.
Donot applyoil orpetroleumproducts orsolventsto anypartof this set.
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Basic Features &Benefits of this Home Theater System:
THIS SYSTEMCONTAINS
1Remote Control 1MainSet
(withamplified Subwoofer) 5Satellite Speakers 2 “AAA”Batteries
(forremote control)
1SetofAudioCables
for DVDor AUXIN
(Red&White)
1Set of Audiocableswithgreen3.5mm plug
for easyfrontpanelconnectionstoyour
computer or MP3(or anyotherSource
witha3.5mm headphonesJack)
1Spare Fuse
Thankyoufor purchasingthis5.1Channel HomeTheaterSurroundSoundSystem.Thisdeluxeaudiotheater system turns your
home intoavirtualtheater.
1.5.1channelaudiodecoder forhometheater surroundsound.
2.Includesaudioinputs foryourDVDplayerand AUX(anyaudiodevice) and AUDIOINPUTjack on the front.
3.Powerfulsubwooferprovides realBOOMinyourbass.
4.Deluxeeasy-to-useremote control withbatteriesincluded.
5.Designed foreasy,mistake-proof color-codedspeaker setup.
6.Compatible with any computersoundsystem.
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Getting Started
SafetyInstructions-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Location of Controls---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
RemoteControlOperation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Connections
SpeakerConnections--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Speaker PositioningInformation---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
AudioConnections-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Basic Operation
General---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
About fuse replacement----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Trouble Shooting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Specifications -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
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CONTROLPANEL
(ONTHEFRONT OF THESUBWOOFER)
BACKOF MAINSET(SUBWOOFER) 8.DVD INjacks- Connectto theaudiooutputofaDVDplayer forsurround
sound.
9.AUXINjacks- Connectto theaudio outputofatape deck,TVgame,
videocameraorother component’saudiooutput.
10.FRONTLEFTSPEAKER jacks- ConnecttheFRONTLEFTSPEAKER
tothe red andblackterminals.
11.FRONTRIGHTSPEAKER jacks- Connect theFRONTRIGHTSPEAKER
tothe red andblackterminals.
12.CENTER SPEAKERjacks- ConnectonlytheCENTER SPEAKERtothe
blueandblackterminals.
13.REARLEFT SPEAKER jacks- Connect the REARLEFT SPEAKER
tothe greyandblackterminals.
14.REARRIGHTSPEAKER jacks- ConnecttheREARRIGHTSPEAKER
tothe greyandblackterminals.
15.POWER switch- Press topower the setonor off.
NOTE: Thisswitchmustbe ON inordertobeabletousetheON/STANDBY
button onthemainsetor on theREMOTECONTROL.
16.FUSE HOLDER withscrewcover.
17.ACLINECORD- Connectto a120V/60HzACstandardwalloutlet.
1.ON/STANDBYbutton- InPOWERON mode, presstoswitchthe set to on
ortostandbymode.
2.ON/STANDBYindicator - Thisindicatorflashesslowlyinred when
thesetisinthestandbymode; Flashesingreenconfirming youpressed
any button on themainunitor on theremote controlandis steadily on in
greenwhentheset ison.
3.REMOTE SENSOR- Receivesthesignalfromthe REMOTE CONTROL
(aimtheREMOTEcontrol towardsthissensor).
4.SOURCE button- Press repeatedly toselectthe soundinputsource:
DVD IN,AUXIN orAUDIOIN.
5.VOLUME –button- Decreasesthevolumelevelofall speakers.
6.VOLUME+button- Increasesthevolumelevelofall speakers.
7.AUDIOINjack- Thisjackisfor connecting your MP3 player totheset
withtheincluded3.5mm cable.
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DVD IN
AUX IN
OUTPUT
SPEAKER TERMINALS 4
LEFT
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
RIGHT
REAR
+
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8
10
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12
11
10
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13
12
11
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IMPORTANT:
Eachspeakermustbeconnectedto1coloredterminalAND 1blackterminal.
ON
STANDBY
SENSOR SOURCE VOLUME
AUDIOIN
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REMOTE CONTROL
1.IRDIODE- Sendsthe signal totheset.Do notblock or cover this.
2.ON/STANDBYbutton - Switches the player from STANDBYto ON
orONtoSTANDBY(ifthemain POWER oftheset isON).
3.SOURCEbutton- Presstoselectthesoundinputsource youwant:
DVD IN,AUXIN orAUDIOIN.
4.RESET button- Presstoadjustallspeakers’outputtothe factory’s
defaultsettings.
5.MUTEbutton- Instantlyturnsoff thesound.Pressagain torestore the
sound.
6.CHANNELS button- Press to select 2.1 channelor 5.1 channel
listening mode.
7.FRONTUP&DOWNVOLUME buttons- Presstoadjusttheindividual
FRONTLEFT/RIGHT speakers’soundlevel.
8.CENTERUP&DOWNVOLUMEbuttons- Presstoadjustthe
individualCENTER speaker’ssoundlevel.
9.REARUP &DOWN VOLUMEbuttons - Press to adjusttheREAR
LEFT/RIGHTspeakers’soundlevel.
10.SUBWOOFERUP &DOWNVOLUME buttons- Presstoadjustthe
individualSUBWOOFER’ssoundlevel.
11.MASTER VOLUMEUP &DOWN buttons- Presstoadjustthesound
levelofallspeakersat thesametime.
SEENEXTPAGEFORREMOTECONTROLBATTERY INSTALLATION.
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Battery Installation Remote Control Operating Range
PointtheREMOTECONTROLunitwithin20feetfrom the
remotecontrolsensorandfacingthefrontoftheHOME
THEATER SYSTEM.
Tips onREMOTECONTROLOperation
Rememberto pointthe
REMOTECONTROLin
thedirectionoftheHOME
THEATER’ssensor, not
theTVset or theDVD
player.
Point theREMOTECONTROL atthe
Home Theater’sFront
Make surethereisaclear pathbetweentheREMOTE
CONTROL andthe HOME THEATER SYSTEMsothatthe
signal is notblocked.
The REMOTE control’soperating distance may vary
accordingtothebrightnessoftheroom.
Do not pointbright lights at the REMOTE CONTROL
SENSOR(like laserpointers).
Donot placeobjectsbetweentheREMOTECONTROLunit
andtheREMOTE SENSOR.
DonotusethisREMOTECONTROLwhile simultaneously
usingthe remote controlunit of any other equipment,the
signalsmay mix.
SometimesyourTV’sremote may causeanLED toflash,
youcanignorethis.
Remember:The springtouchesthe “–”
side of each battery.
1.Gently push thedoor andslideto opentheBATTERY
DOOR.
2.Insert2size “AAA”alkalinebatteries (included)intothe
batterycompartment according tothe “+ ”and “–”
markingsinsidethebatterycompartment.
3.Replacethebatterycompartmentdoor.
TipsonBatteryUse
Reversingpolaritieswilldamagethe batteriesand possibly
your REMOTE. Be sure to follow polarity “+ ”and “–”as indicated.
Do not mix differenttypes of batteries together (Alkaline,
Carbon-Zinc,Nickel-Cadmium etc.),or oldbatterieswithnew
ones.
Whennotinusefor anextendedperiodoftime (over30
days),remove thebatteriestoprevent possibleacidleakage
or corrosion resulting in possible damage to your REMOTE
CONTROL.
Whenthe batteries have becomedischarged, they must be
disposedof inasafemanner thatcomplieswith allapplicable
laws.
Installationof batteriesshouldonlybedonebyanadult
(forsafety).
WARNING:
Thebatteries(battery packor batteriesinstalled) shallnotbe
exposedtoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine,fireor thelike.
ON
STANDBY
SENSOR SOURCE VOLUME
30
o
30
o
+
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_
REMOTE CONTROL RANGE
Distance within 20 feet
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Connectthe suppliedspeaker system bymatching the colorsof theterminalstothoseofthe cords.Thespeaker wires andconnectors
arecolor-coded for easier setup.
Tips for connecting the speaker wires
Unwind and stretch out the speaker wires attached with each speakers, then push and hold down the set terminal tab on the back of the
main set to insert each wire. Make sure the wire is fully inserted, but the insulation is not covering the inserted part of the speaker wires.
NOTE: Besuretomatch thespeaker wireto theappropriateterminalonthe back ofthemainset:(+)to (+)(color), and(–)to (–)(black).
If the wires arereversed, thesound will bedistortedand will lacksometones.Followthe colorcodesofeach of theterminals.
SET TERMINALS
PUSHANDHOLDTHETABOF
TERMINAL.
WHILE HOLDING THETAB OFTHE TERMINAL,
STICK THE EXPOSED PART OF THE WIRE
INTO THEHOLE OFTHETERMINAL.
REMOVE YOUR FINGER FROM THE
TERMINALTOLOCK THE WIREINSIDE
THETERMINAL.
SET TERMINALS SET TERMINALS
GO ON TOTHE NEXTWIRE &REPEATABOVE. MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF WHEN DOING THE ABOVE.
NOTE:
ConnecttheFront Leftspeaker to
the Front Left terminals (red +black).
ConnecttheFrontRight speaker to
theFront Rightterminals(red+black).
Connect the Center speaker to the
Center speaker terminals(blue+black).
Connect theRear Left speaker to
the Rear Left terminals(grey +black).
Connect the Rear Right speaker to
the Rear Right terminals (grey +black).
IMPORTANT:
1.Beforemaking connections, make
sure the power is off.
2.Be sure you are using the correct
satellitespeakerineachlocation,
front, rear andcenter.
3.Each speaker mustbeconnected
to1colored terminalAND 1black
terminal.
4.Match thecolorsofthewirestothe
colorsoftheterminals.
COLORED WIRETO COLORED
TERMINAL, BLACK WIRE TO
BLACKTERMINAL.
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DVD IN
AUXIN
OUTPUT
SPEAKER TERMINALS 4
LEFT
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
RIGHT
REAR
FRONT LEFT
SPEAKER
FRONT RIGHT
SPEAKER
CENTER
SPEAKER
REAR LEFT
SPEAKER
REAR RIGHT
SPEAKER
+
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
BLUE
BLACK
GREY
BLACK
G
R
E
Y
B
L
A
C
K
T1.25AL/250V
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The4satellitespeakers andthecenterspeakershouldbeplacedapproximatelythesamedistance from your
listening position.
Thecenter speaker shouldbeplaceddirectly above(or below)theTVset.Theleft andright frontspeakers
should beapproximately atthesameheightasthecenterspeaker.
Therear speakersshouldbeeitherinlinewith,or behindyour listeningposition,approximatelyatear level,or
slightlyabove.
Thesubwoofer (main set)should beonthe floorneartheTV,or inanycorner,butrememberyouneedaclear
path toyourremote (don’tblockthisset withacurtain).
Allspeakersmustbevisible.Donothidethembehind curtains, furniture,etc,asthiswillaffectthesound.
Youmay onlyplacethecenterspeaker(bluewire)orthefrontspeakers (redwires) near orabovetheTVset
becausethesespeakersaremagnetically shielded.
Wehaveprovided onekeyholeopening onthebacksofall thesatellitespeakersthatallowthesatellitespeakers
tobewallmountedinavertical position.
Proper positioningandplacementofthe speakersandthesubwoofer areimportant toprovidethebestsurroundsoundexperience,
for optimal listeningexperience,position them asbelow.
NOTE: Youmay onlyplacetheCENTER speaker (blue wire)or theFRONT speakers (red wires) on ornearyour TVsetor
computer monitor. Thesespeakers have magnetic shielding inside. If you putthe REAR speakers near your TV setor
computer monitor,the colorson your TVorcomputermonitormay changeduetomagnetism.
Toavoid short-circuitingthespeakers
Make sure thestrippedend ofeach speakerwire doesnottouchanotherspeaker terminalorthe strippedend ofanotherspeaker wire.
Examples of poor connection of the speaker wires
LOOSEWIRE STRANDTOUCHING(Thiswill short outthesound)
•Strippedwiresaretouchingeachother duetoexcessive removal of
insulation.Donotallowtheabovetohappen onyourset.
WIRESSHORTED TO EACHOTHER(Thiswill short outthesound)
MAKE SURETHE ABOVE DOESNOTHAPPEN
•Strippedspeaker wire is touchinganotherset terminal.
Make surenot even 1strandofwiretouchestheother wire!
NOTE: Iflongerwires are needed,you may buyanygoodquality speakerwire andsplicethewires yourself.Pleasemakesurethe
wires are notshortingtoeachother and observethecorrect color polarity.Many speaker wires haveadottedline or solid line
orraisedribon onesidetoidentifyeachside. Also make sureyouuseelectricaltapeto coveryoursplices.
Front-left Center
Front-right
Rear-left Rear-right
Subwoofer
YOURTVSET
OR OR
LISTENING
POSITION
OR
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YOUR TAPERECORDER/PLAYER
YOURAM/FMTUNER
YOURTV SET
OR
OR
OR
RL
DVDIN
AUX IN
Home Theater System +TapeRecorder/Player /AM/FMTuner +TV
Home Theater System+TV +DVDPlayer /VCR/TV Game /Video Camera
Thiswillallowthesoundofthetaperecorder/player,AM/FM tunerorTVtobe playedthrough theHOMETHEATER SYSTEM.
ThiswillallowthesoundofDVD,VCR,TVgame,orvideocameratobe playedthroughtheHOMETHEATER SYSTEM andthe
picturetobe displayed throughyourTV.
Rand Lstand for RIGHT channel and LEFT channel
YOURDVD, VCR, TVGAMEOR VIDEOCAMERA
BACK OFYOURTV SET
DVDOR VCR
TVGAME OR VIDEO CAMERA
1
2
RL
DVD IN
AUXIN
AUDIOOUT VIDEOOUT
RL
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Home Theater System +TV +Satellite
Home Theater System+CD /MP3 /PC /Radio orotherSourcewith3.5mm Stereo
Jack
This will allow the soundofsatellite tobe playedthrough theHOMETHEATER SYSTEM,and you will hear the sound from both
theTV andtheHOME THEATERSYSTEM,thisisnormal.
ThiswillallowthesoundofCD/MP3player,radio, computerorother sourcewith3.5mm stereo jack tobeplayedthroughthe
HOMETHEATERSYSTEM.
SATELLITE RECEIVER /CABLEBOX
SATELLITEINOUTTOTV
AUDIO OUTPUT
CABLE OR ON AIR ANTENNA/
SATELLITESIGNAL
RF (coaxial) cableunchanged,
same as before
VIDEO
IN
ANT IN
RL
DVD IN
AUX IN
OR
YOURCD/MP3PLAYER, RADIO, COMPUTER
OR OTHERSOURCE WITH3.5MMSTEREO JACK
OR
GREEN
YOUR
COMPUTER
OR
OR
(3.5mmplug)
(3.5mm plug)
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1After completingallSPEAKER andAUDIOconnections,plugtheACpower plugintoa120V60Hzwalloutletandflip POWER
switch onthebackofthemainset to ON position,thesystem entersSTANDBYmode andthe ON/STANDBY indicator willflash
inred.Thisplugispolarized, ifitdoesnot fityouroutlet,donotforceit,reverseitandre-insertit.
2Pressthe ON/STANDBY buttononthefrontofthemainsetorontheREMOTECONTROLtoturnthesystemonandthe
ON/STANDBY indicator willbe steadilyoningreen.
NOTE: The ON/STANDBY indicatorhas 3modes: flashing in red andin green, and steadily on in green (slow flashing in red
indicates the set is in standby mode; Flashing in green indicates confirming you pressed any button on the main set or on the
remotecontrol and steadily on in green indicates the set is on). When the set is on, pressing the ON/STANDBY button on the
main set or on the REMOTE CONTROL will turn the set to the standby mode, the indicator will become slow flashing in red.
3Press the SOURCE button on the front panel of the main set or on the REMOTE CONTROL repeatedly to select your desired audio
input sources and the sound will be heard from the HOME THEATER SYSTEM.
4For SUBWOOFER’svolume adjustment, press the SUBWOOFER volume control buttons on the Remote control:
+raises thevolume, andthe ON/STANDBY indicator willflash ingreen, butat itsmaximum level,the ON/STANDBY indicator will
stopflashing.
–lowersthevolume, andthe ON/STANDBY indicator willflash ingreen, butat itsminimum level,the ON/STANDBY indicator will
stopflashing.
Follow this step toadjust theFRONT,CENTERandREAR speakersaswell.
5For MASTER’svolume adjustment(changeallthe speaker’svolumeatthesametime), pressthe VOLUME+ or VOLUME –
button on the mainsetor theMASTERVOLUMEcontrol or onthe remotecontrol.
raisesthe volume, andthe ON/STANDBY indicator willflash ingreen, butat itsmaximum level,the ON/STANDBY indicator
willstop flashing.
lowers the volume, and the ON/STANDBY indicator will flash in green, butat itsminimum level,the ON/STANDBY indicator
willstop flashing.
6Toadjustallspeaker’svolumetothefactory’sdefaultsettings,pressthe RESET button.
NOTE: Everytimeyouturn theseton, theMASTERVOLUME willgobacktothefactory’s defaultsetting;andwhenever you
presstheSOURCE buttonon themainunitor theSOURCE button ontheREMOTE, theMASTERVOLUME will go
backtothe factory’sdefaultsetting. Thisavoidssuddenveryloudsoundsfromstartling you.
ON/STANDBY
indicator
SOURCE
button
Remote
sensor
ON/STANDBY
button
MASTERVOLUME
buttons
R
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DVDIN
AUXIN
OUTPUT
SP EA KE R TERMI NA LS 4
LEFT
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
RIGHT
REAR
+
T 1.25AL/250V
POWERswitch
AC powerplug
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7Tomomentarilyshutoffthesound,pressthe MUTE buttonandthe ON/STANDBY indicator willflashingreencontinuously.Press
the MUTE button againorpressthe MASTER VOLUME buttonsto restore thesound andthe ON/STANDBY indicator willstop
flashingandbe steadilyon ingreen.
8Toselect the listening mode, press the CHANNELS button on the REMOTE CONTROL.
NOTE: Thefactory’sdefault inputsource isDVD with5.1channelsound output.When thesetisturnedtoON,thesound will
come out of 5 speakers plus the subwoofer. To change 5.1 channel to 2.1 channel output, press the CHANNELS button. The
soundwillcomeoutofonly2frontspeakersplus thesubwoofer,thecenterand rear speaker volumecontrolswill,of
course,not work.
NOTE 2: Flip the POWER switch on the back of the main set to OFF position if the set will not be used for along period of time
(several days or more). Remember to flip it back ON again before use.
About fuse replacement.
NOTE: Before attempting to change the fuse, the system must be unplugged from the wall outlet.
Inthe unusualeventthatnothinglightsupandnosound,yourfusemay haveblown.Tocheckfor ablown fuse,followthestepsbelow.
1. Openthefuse cover(on thebackof
the main set) by using aflat blade
screwdriver tounscrewthe fuse
cover cap.
2. Examine thefuse.If awire
shows, thefuseisgood.
3. Ifthewire isbrokeninthemiddle,
replacewitha1.25AL 250V “T”type
glassfuse.
“T”meanstimedelayor slowblow
fuse.
GOODFUSE BLOWNFUSE
NOTE 1: The system has an automatic volume protection function, for safety and reducing the distortion. When the output volume is
raised too high, the system will automatically adjust the volume to the proper level, and the ON/STANDBY indicator will
flash in green.
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Symptom Remedy
Nopower.
1.Isthe powercordfirmly pluggedintothepower outlet?InserttheAC power
plugsecurelyintothe poweroutlet.Makesureyouroutlethaspower,you
cancheckthisbyplugging alampintotheoutlet toseeif itworks.
2.Is the main power switchedto off? Flip itto ON.
3.Oneofthe safetymechanisms may beoperating.Inthis event,unplugthe
player from thepoweroutlet brieflyandthenplugit inagainto reset the set.
4.Yourset’sfusemayhaveblown.
5.Unscrewthefusecover &checkthefuse.
6.Replaceonlywithsame1.25ALslowblow250V “T”type glassfuse. Seepage12
for moreinformation.
Nosoundor onlyavery low-level
soundis heard.
Distortedsound.
1.Check thatthe speakers and components areconnected securely and
correctly,makesurethestrippedendofeachspeaker wires does nottouch
eachother toavoidshort-circuitof thespeaker wires (seePages7&8).Also
checkspeaker volume(seePages 11&12).
2.Make sure your source(DVDor other) ispluggedinandoperating.Also
checkthatcomponent’sbooklet, maybe youneedadjustthatcomponent.
3.Check and make sure your DVD’ssound output is set to analog. For some DVDs,
if the sound output is not set to analog, the audio cables may not be active and
therewillbe nosoundoutput.
4. Make sure that you have selected thecorrectsource onthe system (DVD or other
source,accordingtowhichaudioinput jacksare connected).
5.Adjustthe set’sMASTER volume or the SUBWOOFER’svolume settings on the front
of the HOME THEATER or on the remote,also adjust the volume of theinput source.
6.EnsuretheMUTE button isnot pressedon theHOMETHEATER remote(If
yes,presstheMUTEbuttonagain).
7.The audio or speaker connecting wires are damaged. Replace themwith new ones.
TheREMOTECONTROLunitdoesnot
work.
Thesystem does not operate properly. Double checkifinput &outputjacks wereinsertedproperly.Alsoaskafriendto
helpyoubeforecallingcustomerservice.
1.Make suretheCenter speaker’svolumeis setto anormal level (see Page 11).
2.Adjust thecenterspeaker volumebypressing thevolumecontrolbuttonsof
thecenter speaker ontheREMOTE(see Page 11).
3.Ifyou arelisteningto2.1channeloutputmode, only2frontspeakersplusthe
subwooferwillhavesound.
Loudhum or noiseisheard.
1.Checkthatthespeakersandcomponentsare connected securely.
2.Insertallwires firmly,followthepages7&8.
Loudhum usually means aplugisnotfullyseated into thejack.
Nosoundisheardfrom thecenter
speaker.
Theleftand right soundsareunbalanced
orreversed. Check thatthespeakersandcomponentsareconnectedcorrectlyand securely.
Press thePOWER buttonontheback of theMAIN SET toturnthe setON.Then
presstheON/STANDBYbuttononthemainset orontheREMOTE.The HOME
THEATERmaynotbeoperatingproperlyduetolightning,staticelectricity,or
some other external factors.Reset theplayerbydisconnecting thepower plug
andthenre-connectingitbeforecallingcustomer service.Alsocheck theFuse.
Seepage12.
Nobuttonsoperate (on themainset
and/or theREMOTE CONTROLunit).
1.Checkifthebatteriesare installedwiththecorrect polarities(+and –).
2.Ifthe batteries areweakor dead,replacethem withnewones(size “AAA”).
3.Pointtheremote controlunitatadistance oflessthan20feetfromthe main
unit oftheHOMETHEATER system.
4.Remove anyobstaclesbetweentheremote controlunitandremotecontrolsensor.
5.Ifthe battery terminalsaredirtyorcorroded,cleanthem withsandpaper.
Make sure yourDVD’svideo cableispluggedintoyour TVset.ThisHomeTheater
onlyimprovesthesoundofyourDVD player,itdoesnotaffectthevideoat all. Also
select thecorrectVIDEO INPUTonyourTV.
YourDVD player hasnopicture.
Rearspeakersand center speaker can-
notbe adjustedindividually.
During 2.1channeloperation, thesespeakerscannotbe adjustedindividually,
youcan raise or lower the volumelevelof the whole set bypressing the
MASTER VOLUME+or –button.Toadjustthesespeakersindividually,setto5.1
channelsoundoutputmode.
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IB-HT3917-WM-E-041506
Power requirements-----AC120V,60Hz
Power consumption------60Watts
MainsetDimensions ----6 7/8x9 1/4 x 111/2 inches/17.4x 23.5 x 29.2 cm
Weight -----------------------7.7lbs/3.5kg
General
Wereservetherighttomake designandspecificationchanges for productimprovement.
Thedescriptions andcharacteristics giveninthisdocumentaregivenasageneralindicationandnot asaguarantee.Inorder
toprovidethehighest qualityproductpossible, wereservetheright tomakeanyimprovementormodification withoutprior
notice.The Englishversionservesasthe finalreferenceonallproductandoperationdetailsshouldanydiscrepanciesarisein
other languages.
PROTECTYOURFINEFURNITURE!
WERECOMMENDACLOTH OROTHERPROTECTIVEMATERIALBEPLACEDUNDER THESETORSPEAKERSWHEN
PLACINGITONASURFACEWITH ANATURALORLACQUER FINISH.
Audio Power Output
Totaloutputpower:40Watts (THD 10%),60Watts (Maximum)
Distortion
0.06% @referenceoutput
Speakers
FrontLeft-------------------Dimensions: 31/8 x31/8x 55/8inches/ 7.9x 7.9 x14.3cm
Weight:0.86lb/0.39kg(RedTerminals)
Center -----------------------Dimensions: 31/8x 31/8x55/8inches/7.9x 7.9 x14.3cm
Weight:0.86lb /0.39kg(Blue Terminals)
FrontRight -----------------Dimensions: 31/8 x31/8x 55/8inches/ 7.9x 7.9 x14.3cm
Weight:0.86lb/0.39kg(RedTerminals)
RearLeft-------------------Dimensions: 31/8 x31/8x 55/8inches/ 7.9x 7.9 x14.3cm
Weight:0.86lb/0.39kg(GreyTerminals)
RearRight-----------------Dimensions: 31/8 x31/8x 55/8inches/ 7.9x 7.9 x14.3cm
Weight:0.86lb/0.39kg(GreyTerminals)
Remote Operating Range
Within 20feetbetweenthe main setandtheremote.
Replacement Fuse
Time delay1.25Amp Ttype(slow blow) glassfuse250V.
©2006 LENOXXELECTRONICSCORP.
35BRUNSWICK AVENUE
EDISON,N.J.08817.USA
MADE &PRINTEDINCHINA
For Customer Service
Dial: 1-800-315-5885 (MONDAY- THURSDAY8:00AM -5:00PM, FRIDAY8:00 AM-1:30PMEST)
orVisit OurWebsite: http://www.lenoxx.com
orEmail: [e-mail]
LIMITED WARRANTY
We warrant this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for aperiod of 1year after
purchase, and we will repair it free of charge or replace it at no charge, should it become defective under this warranty,providing you
submit proof of purchase (sales slip) with the set.
During the initial 1year period after original purchase, we will service the set that is returned to LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP.,
prepaid, at no charge. After the initial 1year period expires, we will exchange, at no charge, any part that is defective, but will charge
for the cost of labor,return postage paid by Lenoxx.
This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subject to misuse, neglect or accident. This warranty does not cover
abroken cord or cabinet. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILLLENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP.BE LIABLE FOR ANYINCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. The following
charges apply to repairs beyond the warranty period: $20.00. Be sure to pack carefully and return postage paid insured together with
your money order (personal checks will not be accepted) and sales receipt to:
LENOXX ELECTRONICSCORP.,35BRUNSWICK AVENUE EDISON,N.J. 08817. USA
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