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.
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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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AUX IN
OUTPUT
SPEAKER TERMINALS 4
LEFT
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
RIGHT
REAR
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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.
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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
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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
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RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
BLUE
BLACK
GREY
BLACK
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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
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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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