Lenoxx HT-395 manual

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE USE Digital Audio Home Theater System MODEL HT-395 T urns Y our 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. • Front panel GAME INPUT jacks. • Dual D[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the users authority to operate it. FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 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. Instru[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003  Getting Started Safety Instructions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- 1 Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 LOCA TION OF CONTROLS 9 . GAME indicator - For TV GAME or VIDEO CAMERA sound use, press the SOURCE button till this lights or press the GAME button on your REMOTE control. 1 0 . TV / VCR indicator - For TV / VCR sound use, press the SOURCE button till this lights or press the TV / VCR button on your REMOTE control. 1 1. AUX ind[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 1. ON/ST ANDBY button - Switches the player from STANDBY to ON or ON to ST ANDBY (if the main POWER of the set is on). 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 [...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION Remove the BA TTERY COMP ARTMENT DOOR of the REMOTE CONTROL and insert 2 size AAA alkaline batteries (included) according to the and markings inside the BA TTERY COMP A RTMENT of the REMOTE CONTROL unit. Tips on Battery Use Battery Installation Remote Control Operating Range Point the REMOTE CONT[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 Choose Y our Connection T here 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 ... Cables Needed to Connect Components to Y our Home Theater Sy[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Speaker System Connections The speaker wires and connectors are color coded for easier set up.  Connect the Front Left speaker to the Front Left terminals (FL).  Connect the Front Right speaker to the Front Right terminals (FR).  Connect the Center speaker to the Center speaker terminals (C).[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS T o avoid short-circuiting the speakers  Make sure the stripped end of each speaker wire does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker wire. NOTE: Be sure to match the speaker wire to the appropriate terminal on the components: ( + ) to ( + ) (color), and ( - ) to ([...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 10 Y our system is supplied with 5 compact sized satellite speakers and one large subwoofer . The satellite speakers 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 be[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 SPEAKER POSITIONING INFORMA TION • 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 approximately the same height. The center speaker reproduces most of the dialog spoken by the actors [...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 12 1. Connect the 5 satellite speakers and subwoofer as shown on Page 8 (or the QUICK SETUP DIAGRAM packed with the set). 2. 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 THEA TER SYSTEM, and into the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your [...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 Home Theater System + TV + DVD Player 1. Insert the COAXIAL cable (included) or OPTICAL cable (not included) into the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGIT AL INPUT jack on the back of your HOME THEA TER SYSTEM, and into the DIGIT AL (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack on your DVD player , this will allow your DVDs Dolby Digital Audio sound to pla[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 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 THEA TER SYSTEM, and into the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your VCR, this will allow your VCRs sound to play through your HOME THEA TER SYSTEM. NOTE : Y our VCRs sound will come out [...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 15 Home Theater System + TV + VCR + Satellite TV + VCR + SA TELLITE RECEIVER CONNECTIONS 1. Follow the above connection diagram and check if you have these items. If your VCR has AUDIO OUT jacks, you may connect your VCR to your HOME THEA TER as shown. NOTE : Y our VCRs sound will come out of the 2 front speakers plus the su[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 TV + TV GAME CONNECTIONS Home Theater System + TV + TV Game 16 1. Insert the stereo audio cables into the AUDIO INPUT L (left=white) and R (right=red) jacks on the FRONT of your HOME THEA TER SYSTEM, and into the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your TV GAME, this will allow your TV GAMEs sound to play through your HOME THEA[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 1. Insert the stereo audio cables into the AUDIO INPUT L (left=white) and R (right=red) jacks on the FRONT of your HOME THEA TER SYSTEM, and into the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your VIDEO CAMERA, this will allow your CAMERA VIDEOs sound to play through your HOME THEA TER SYSTEM. (NOTE: Many video cameras have special p[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 AUX IN CONNECTIONS 1. Insert the audio cables into the AUX OUTPUT L (left=white) and R (right=red) jacks of your stereo system, such as a T APE RECORDER PLA YER into the corresponding AUX INPUT AUDIO jacks on your HOME THEA TER. This will enable you to hear your components system through your HOME THEA TER SYSTEM. 2. Y ou may a[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 1. Insert the green 3.5mm audio plug of the AUDIO cable (included) into the PC AUDIO OUT jack of your PC, and insert the AUX INPUT L (left = white) and R (right = red) plugs into the corresponding AUX INPUT jacks on the back of your HOME THEA TER. This will enable you to hear your computer s music through your HOME THEA TER [...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 20 AMPLIFIER General 1 Press the POWER button on the front panel of the main unit to turn the main power on, press SOURCE or MASTER VOLUME buttons on the main unit, or any button on the REMOTE control to turn the set on. Make sure the POWER/ST ANDBY indicator is lit in green. NOTE: The POWER/STANDBY indicator has 2 colors: red [...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 21 AMPLIFIER T est T ones Y ou can check whether your speakers are connected correctly by using the TEST TONE button. 1 Press the POWER button on the front panel of the main unit to turn the main power on, press SOURCE or MASTER VOLUME buttons on the main unit, or any button on the REMOTE control to turn the set on. Make sure t[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 22 AMPLIFIER V olume Adjustment 1 T o adjust the master volume (Change all the speakers volume settings at the same time), press the MASTER VOLUME buttons on the main unit or on the REMOTE to decrease or increase the master volume level. The VOLUME indicator on the front panel will show the corresponding volume level as prog[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 23 LISTENING MODE Dolby Digital (also known as AC-3 or Dolby 5.1) surround sound system delivers a realistic and dynamic sound similar to the latest movie theaters. All five speakers and subwoofer must be connected for correct Dolby Digital Surround Sound reproduction. Each channel plays its own unique role in providing the pro[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 24 OTHERS EQ Mode Y ou can press EQ button repeatedly on the REMOTE CONTROL to choose from 7 different tone effects: Standard, classical, jazz, rock, pop, ballad & dance. The volume indicators will change according to different EQ mode as follows: Standard Classical Jazz Rock Ballad Dance Pop NIGHT Mode This reduces the spe[...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Remedy No power 1 . Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet? Insert the AC power plug securely into the power outlet. Make sure your outlet has power , you can check this by plugging a lamp into the outlet to see if works. 2 . One of the safety mechanisms may be operating. In this event, [...]

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    IB-HT395-WM-E-073003 General SPECIFICA TIONS DURABRAND reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement. PROTECT YOUR FINE FURNITURE! WE RECOMMEND A CLOTH OR OTHER PROTECTIVE MA TERIAL BE PLACED UNDER THE SET WHEN PLACING IT ON A SURFACE WITH A NA TURAL OR LACQUER FINISH. LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP . 2 GERMAK DRIVE C[...]