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IB-HT400-WM-E-122502

INTRODUCTION

All of the adjustable system settings have been preset at our factory for normal operation of the system. All you have to do is to
sit back and enjoy the great home theater experience.
Later on, you may want to change some of the optional settings like speaker volume and balance or equalizer (tone) settings.
Instructions for changing them, are found later in this manual.

This system was designed to provide you with many years of reliable operation with a minimum of care and maintenance. Every
component in your system was perfect when it left our factory. If you experience any problem with the set up or operation of this
system, please review the Trouble Shooting Guide at the end of this manual before you contact the Customer Service Department
at 1-800-315-5885.

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 manual before you
operate your system. Please have it handy while you are setting the system up; and keep it available for future reference, or in
the unlikely event that you encounter any unexpected questions or problems. We have tried to keep this manual as simple as
possible. It begins with how to connect the speakers, your TV, and other optional devices. It also includes instructions on how to
position the speakers for the most natural surround sound. If you follow the instructions carefully you can have the system set up
in about an hour.

Basic Features & Benefits of this Digital Home Theater System:

2

  1.

Dolby Digital

 5.1 channel audio decoder for real theater surround sound.

  2. Multi-position preset graphic equalizer for truly customized tones.
  3. Digital coaxial input jack with cable included.
  4. TV Game / Video Camera input Jacks on the front panel.
  5. Includes audio inputs for DVD, TV / VCR, AUX and TUNER.
  6. Fully customizable individual speaker level controls.
  7. Powerful subwoofer provides real BOOM in your bass.
  8. Automatic decoding of Dolby Digital & Dolby Pro Logic audio signals.
  9. Deluxe easy-to-use remote control with batteries included.
10. Designed for easy, mistake-proof color-coded speaker setup.

NOTE:

We recommend that you use this Home Theater System with your DVD player in order to experience the true 5.1 channel sound.
However, if you do not have a DVD player, you may still use this system to get better sound from your TV set or any audio device.

THIS SYSTEM CONTAINS

 1 Remote Control

1 Main Unit

1 Center Speaker

1 Subwoofer

speaker with wires

4 Satellite

Speakers

2 “AAA” batteries

1 set of Audio Cables

(Red & White)

4 sets of

Speaker Wires

1 Yellow

Video Cable

 1 Orange

Coaxial Cable

HT-400

Summary of Contents for HT-400

Page 1: ...l Home Theater Audio System MODEL HT 4OO Turns Your DVD Player Into a Home Theater Just add your TV DVD player everything else is in the box Incredible surround sound perfect for DVD viewing enhanced TV game experience The Perfect Sound System forYour DVD Player ...

Page 2: ...om the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appa...

Page 3: ...ilable for future reference or in the unlikely event that you encounter any unexpected questions or problems We have tried to keep this manual as simple as possible It begins with how to connect the speakers your TV and other optional devices It also includes instructions on how to position the speakers for the most natural surround sound If you follow the instructions carefully you can have the s...

Page 4: ...14 TV VCR Satellite Receiver Connections 15 TV TV Game Connections 16 TV Video Camera Connections 17 AUX IN Connections 18 AM FM Tuner Connections 19 Amplifier General 20 TestTones 21 VolumeAdjustment 22 Listening Mode Dolby Digital AC 3 Mode 23 Listening with Stereo Headphones not included 23 DolbyProLogic andStereoModes 24 Trouble Shooting 25 Specifications 26 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Manufactured un...

Page 5: ... LEFT jack Connect to the left channel audio output of a TV game or video camera 14 AUDIO RIGHT jack Connect to the right channel audio output of a TV game or video camera 15 MASTER VOLUME UP DOWN control Increases or decreases the volume level of all speakers 16 PHONES jack For connecting stereo headphones 17 REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL sensor Receives the signal from the REMOTE CONTROL Aim the REMOTE ...

Page 6: ... will come out of all 6 speakers 12 TEST TONE button Press to activate the test tone function to check whether your speakers are connected properly NOTE The following 6 buttons adjust the frequency response tones of your system 13 NORMAL button Press to select NORMAL tones listening mode 14 CLASSIC button Press to select CLASSIC tones listening mode 15 JAZZ button Press to select JAZZ tones listen...

Page 7: ...rating distance may vary according to the brightness of the room Do not point bright lights at the REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR like laser pointers Do not place objects between the REMOTE CONTROL unit and the REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Do not use this REMOTE CONTROL while simultaneously using the remote control unit of any other equipment the signals may mix Sometimes your TV s remote may cause an LED to flas...

Page 8: ...s to connect everything shown above Check your other equipments booklets to see what cables are needed Audio included Video included Audio included Video included Audio included TV HOME THEATER only Page 15 Page 12 Page 13 Yellow Video cable included CONNECTIONS 7 Speaker Wires 6 sets are included and one set is attached on the back of the SUBWOOFER Red White Audio cables included most installatio...

Page 9: ...ill find two spring type connectors in different colors a black one and a red blue or gray one The Subwoofer does not have spring type connecting tabs at the rear only a set of black green speaker wires from its back 8 NOTE In your package you will find 6 sets of colored speaker wire pairs for connecting your Home Theater to the 6 different speakers 1 green and black pair of wires for the subwoofe...

Page 10: ...Follow the color codes of each speaker Stripped wires are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation Do not allow the above to happen on your set or speakers Tips for connecting the speaker wires Push and hold the Speaker terminal tab down to insert each wire Release the tab to lock the wire into the terminal Make sure the wire is fully inserted but the insulation is not covering t...

Page 11: ...s are the speaker wires and the speaker terminals on the back of the main unit Refer to the connection diagram on page 8 Be sure you are using the correct satellite speaker in each location front rear and center Please follow the colors for best results For best surround sound effects all 4 of the satellite speakers and the center speaker should be roughly at the same distance from your usual list...

Page 12: ...el when you are seated in your normal listening position We have provided 2 way keyhole openings on the backs of all the satellite speakers that allow the satellite speakers to be wall mounted in either a vertical or horizontal position The subwoofer will provide the most dramatic bass effects low frequency sounds like explosions and thunder when it is placed on the floor Do not place the subwoofe...

Page 13: ...he POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the POWER button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 5 Press the SOURCE button several times till the TV VCR indicator lights 6 Go to Page 20 for detailed instructions NOTE Your cable or antenna connection to your TV are not touched with this connection Leave your antenna cable to your TV as you nor...

Page 14: ...jack on your TV and into the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM 4 Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet 5 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the POWER button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 6 Press the SOURCE button several times till the DVD indicator lights 7 Make sure your DVD player is on and f...

Page 15: ...al antenna cable probably already connected your VCR s picture will go to your TV through the antenna connection 3 Connections of your other antenna cables are not changed when you add your HOME THEATER SYSTEM 4 Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet 5 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the POWER button on the REMOTE to turn t...

Page 16: ...e antenna connection 3 Use an antenna cable to connect the antenna output on the satellite receiver to the antenna input on the VCR the same as you have it connected now This HOME THEATER SYSTEM does not change any antenna connections 4 Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet 5 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the POWER butto...

Page 17: ...AME 3 Insert another video cable into the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your HOME THEATER SYSTEM and into the VIDEO IN jack on your TV NOTE Your TV GAME s sound will come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer since the default setting for the sound output is the same as the audio source from the TV GAME 2 channel STEREO For Dolby Pro Logic 5 1 channel sound reproduction press the SURROUND...

Page 18: ...for the sound output is the same as the audio source from the VIDEO CAMERA 2 channel STEREO For Dolby Pro Logic 5 1 channel sound reproduction press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer 4 Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet 5 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the POWER button on ...

Page 19: ...n though it has stereo output jacks when you press the SURROUND button the sound may not come out from all 5 speakers This is normal 2 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the POWER button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 3 Press the SOURCE button several times till the AUX indicator lights 4 Make sure your AUX IN component i...

Page 20: ...me as the audio source from the AM FM TUNER 2 channel STEREO For Dolby Pro Logic 5 1 channel sound reproduction press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer 2 Press the POWER button on the main unit not the REMOTE to turn on the main power of the set Next press the POWER button on the REMOTE to turn the set on or off 3 Press the SOURCE button several times...

Page 21: ...r STEREO button on the REMOTE CONTROL NOTE This set will decode and automatically play back whatever sound system was recorded on the DVD or audio disc For a Dolby Digital or a DTS 5 1 channel recorded DVD disc the blue MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator will be on and sound will come out of 5 speakers plus the subwoofer For a Stereo DVD disc 2 channel or other stereo audio source the red STEREO ind...

Page 22: ...r adjust the individual volume controls while playing any music or movie and then retest the levels if you like You may then adjust each speaker s volume level by pressing the VOLUME controls of the individual speakers so that from your center listening position they all have approximately the same sound level To restore all speaker levels to their defaults press the RESET button FL C FR RR RL NOT...

Page 23: ...SPEAKER Do the same to adjust the volume of the other individual speakers FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER REAR LEFT SPEAKER REAR RIGHT SPEAKER and SUBWOOFER SPEAKER 1 2 NOTE Every time you turn the set on the MASTER VOLUME will go back to the factory s default setting and whenever you press the SOURCE button on the main unit or one of the source buttons on the REMOTE control DVD TUNER GAME TV V...

Page 24: ... 5 speakers plus the subwoofer For a Stereo DVD disc 2 channel or other stereo audio source the red STEREO indicator will be on and the sound will only come out of the 2 front speakers plus the subwoofer To manually change a stereo 2 channel disc to Dolby Pro Logic press the SURROUND button The sound will come out of all 5 speakers plus the subwoofer 2 Press the SURROUND button on the REMOTE contr...

Page 25: ...tomatically play back whatever sound system was recorded on the DVD or audio disc For a Dolby Digital or a DTS 5 1 channel recorded DVD disc the blue MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator will be on and sound will come out of 5 speakers plus the subwoofer For a Stereo DVD disc 2 channel or other stereo audio source the red STEREO indicator will be on and the sound will only come out of the 2 front spea...

Page 26: ...Digital sound track Depending on the digital sound input the output signal may at times be monaural or stereo even if the main sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format Loud hum or noise is heard 1 Check that the speakers and components are connected securely 2 Insert all wires firmly follow the setup pages starting on Page 7 No sound is heard from the center speaker The left and right sound...

Page 27: ...s at Maximum Distortion 0 06 reference output Power requirements AC 120V 60Hz Power consumption 100W Main Unit Dimensions 17 x 11 x 1 7 8 inches 43 0 X 28 0 X 4 8 cm Weight 12 7 lbs 5 76 kg Speakers Subwoofer Dimensions 12 x 7 7 8 x 13 inches 307 X 199 X 329 mm Weight 10 lbs 4 6 kg Front Left Dimensions 4 x 3 5 8 x 5 1 2 inches 100 X 93 X 140 mm Weight 1 lb 0 47 kg Center Dimensions 4 x 6 5 8 x 3 ...

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