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MODEL HT-4OO
Digital
Home Theater Audio System
Turns Your DVD Player Into a Home Theater
The Perfect Sound System for Your DVD Player
Just add your TV & DVD player; everything else is in the box.
Incredible surround sound, perfect for DVD viewing & enhanced TV game experience.
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
IB-HT400-WM-E-122502
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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 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, 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 please, review this
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Safety Instructions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Location of Controls-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 18 17 13 2 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8. STEREO indicator - In STEREO mode, this red indicator 1. MAIN POWER button - Press to switch the set on or off. lights up (for 2 channel sound). NOTE: This button must be on in order to be able to use the REMOTE control. 9. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator - When the 2. STANDBY indicator - This indicator has 2 colors: red and input source is Dolby Digital, DTS or PRO LOGIC, this green (red is standby, green is on)
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1.POWER button - Switches the player from STANDBY to ON or ON to STANDBY (if the main POWER of the set is ON). REMOTE CONTROL 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.GAME button - Selects the TV GAME (or VIDEO CAMERA) play mode. 2 The GAME indicator on the
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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 the 2 size AAA batteries a
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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 TV has audio out jacks. (only) TV/DVD Video (included) Page 13 + Coaxial (included) HOME THEATER TV/VCR + Video (included) HOME THEATER P
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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. Connect the Front Right speaker to the Front Right terminals. IMPORTANT: Connect the Center speaker to the Center speaker terminals. Before making connections, make sure the power
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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 4 compact sized satellite speakers, one slightly larger center speaker and one large subwoofer. 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 l
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SPEAKER POSITIONING INFORMATION SATELLITE SPEAKERS • 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 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
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(If you dont have a DVD player yet) TV CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV (if your TV has Audio Output jacks) BACK OF HT-400 HOME THEATER CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). YOUR TV SET R RED RED & WHITE AUDIO L WHITE CABLES (INCLUDED) AUDIO O UT NOTE: If your TV does not have audio output jacks, it can not be used with the surround sound system. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, you NOTE: On some TVs, these jacks are in the front, can conn
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TV + DVD CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + DVD Player YOUR 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 VIDEO CABLE jack. If your set is older and only (INCLUDED) has a single VIDEO INPUT jack, COAXIAL CABLE you may buy a switch box to (INCLUDED) change video inputs from DVD to game video out (Game), etc. CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET
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TV + VCR CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + VCR YOUR TV SET ANTENNA CABLE (NOT INCLUDED) (unchanged, same as before) YOUR VCR CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL (unchanged, same as before) CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). BACK OF HT-400 HOME THEATER 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
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TV + VCR + SATELLITE RECEIVER CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + VCR + Satellite SATELLITE RECEIVER CONNECTION BOX R L NOTE: No changes are made to your antenna cables. The antenna connections are the same as you YOUR VCR have them now. YOUR TV SET NOTE: On some TVs, this jack is in the front. BACK OF HT-400 HOME THEATER 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 O
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TV + TV GAME CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + TV Game YOUR TV SET NOTE:On some TVs, this jack is in the front. CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). BACK OF HT-400 HOME THEATER FRONT OF HT-400 HOME THEATER NOTE: Your TV GAME may have a special cable for connections. This diagram is only for illustration. YOUR TV GAME 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, a
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TV + VIDEO CAMERA CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + Video Camera YOUR TV SET NOTE: On some TVs, this jack is in the front. CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). BACK OF HT-400 HOME THEATER FRONT OF HT-400 HOME THEATER 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 illustrations. YOUR VIDEO CAMERA 1. Insert the stereo audio cables into the AUDIO INPUT L (left=white) and R
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AUX IN CONNECTIONS BACK OF HT-400 HOME THEATER CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). YOUR TAPE RECORDER / PLAYER YOUR CD PLAYER NOTE: Cable requires 3.5mm stereo plug on one side of some sets. 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
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AM / FM TUNER CONNECTIONS CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 8 (OR THE QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM SHEET). BACK OF HT-400 HOME THEATER YOUR AM / FM TUNER 1. Insert the audio cables into the AUX OUTPUT L (left=white) and R (right=red) jacks on the back of your AM/FM TUNER, and into the corresponding TUNER INPUT AUDIO jacks on the back of your HOME THEATER. This will enable you to hear your stereo AM/FM TUNER through your HOME THEATER SYSTEM. NOTE: Your AM/FM TUNERs sound will come out of the 2 front
