Lenoxx Electronics pmnHT-4OO manual Trouble Shooting, Symptom Remedy

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

 

Symptom

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet? Insert the AC power

 

No 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, unplug the

 

 

 

player from the power outlet briefly and then plug it in again to reset the set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your DVD player has no picture

Make sure your DVD’s video cable is pluggged into your TV set. This Home

 

Theater only improves the sound of your DVD player, it does not affect the

 

 

video at all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and

 

 

 

correctly (see Page 8, 9). Also check speaker volume (see Page 22).

 

 

No sound or only a very low-level

2.

Make sure your source (DVD or other) is plugged in and operating. Also

 

 

check that component’s booklet, maybe you need adjust that component.

 

 

sound is heard.

3.

Make sure that you have selected the correct source on the system (DVD or other).

 

Distorted sound.

4.

Ensure that the input settings for the TV and stereo system are correct.

 

 

 

5.

Adjust the master volume settings on the HOME THEATER’s remote.

 

 

 

6. Ensure the MUTE button is not pressed on the HOME THEATER remote (If

 

 

 

yes, press the MUTE button again, the MUTE indicator will go off).

 

 

 

7.

The audio or speaker connecting wires are damaged. Replace them with new ones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Check if the batteries are installed with the correct polarities ( + and

 

 

).

 

 

 

 

 

2.

If the batteries are weak or dead, replace them with new ones (size “AAA”).

 

The REMOTE CONTROL unit does not

3.

Point the remote control unit at a distance of less than 20 feet from the main

 

work.

 

unit of the HOME THEATER system.

 

4.Remove any obstacles between the remote control unit and remote control sensor.

5.If the battery terminals are dirty or corroded, clean them with sandpaper.

 

No buttons operate (on the main unit

Press the POWER button on the MAIN UNIT to turn the set ON. Then press the

 

POWER button on the REMOTE. The HOME THEATER may not be operating

 

and / or the REMOTE CONTROL unit).

 

properly due to lightning, static electricity, or some other external factors. Reset

 

 

 

 

the player by disconnecting the power plug and then re-connecting it before

 

 

calling customer service.

 

 

 

 

 

Humming noise is heard even if the set

This is a normal sound the cooling fan inside makes. This will stop if the power is

 

stopped.

off. Press the POWER button on the REMOTE to put the set in STANDBY mode.

 

The left and right sounds are unbalanced

1. Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

 

2. Adjust front balance by pressing the volume controls of the left and right

 

or reversed.

 

speakers on the REMOTE (see Page 22).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The surround effect is difficult to hear when

Depending on the digital sound input, the output signal may at times be monaural

 

playing a Dolby Digital sound track.

or stereo even if the main sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format.

 

 

 

 

The sound comes from the 2 front

The input audio siginal is stereo. This set will decode and automatically play

 

speakers and subwoofer only.

back sound in the format that was originally input. This is normal.

 

 

 

 

During DVD play, the STEREO

If your DVD disc was recorded with PCM, this is normal. Press the SURROUND

 

indicator is on.

button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Make sure the Center speaker’s volume is set to a normal level (see Page 22).

 

No sound is heard from the center

2. Adjust the center speaker volume by pressing the volume control buttons of

 

speaker.

the center speaker on the REMOTE (see Page 22).

 

 

 

3. If you are listening to a stereo broadcast, only 2 front speakers (plus the

 

 

subwoofer) will have sound.

 

 

 

 

 

No sound or only a very low-level

1. Make sure the volume control of the rear speakers are set to normal levels

 

(see Page 22).

 

 

sound is heard from the rear speakers.

 

 

2. Adjust the rear speakers’ volume by pressing the VOLUME control buttons

 

 

 

 

on the REMOTE.

 

 

The system does not operate properly.

Double check if input & output jacks were inserted properly. Also ask a friend to

 

help you before calling customer service.

 

 

 

 

 

Slight delay when switching from DVD

This is normal, as the set tries to detect stereo or 5.1 channel signals.

 

to TUNER input.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Digital On Safety Safety InstructionsCleaning the Cabinet On Placement of Your Home Theater SystemIntroduction Table of Contents Location of Controls Front PanelRemote Control Point the Remote Control at Home Theater’s Front Remote Control OperationBattery Installation Remote Control Operating Range Tips on Battery UseComponents Cables Needed GO to ConnectionsChoose Your Connection Speaker System Connections Speaker System ConnectionsTo avoid short-circuiting the speakers Tips for connecting the speaker wiresExamples of poor connection of the speaker wires Speaker Positioning Information Position ALL 5 Speakers Approximately ATSatellite Speakers SubwooferTV Connections If you don’t have a DVD player yet Back of HT-400 Home TheaterTV + DVD Connections Home Theater System + TV + DVD PlayerYour TV SET TV + VCR ConnectionsHome Theater System + TV + VCR Your VCRTV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connections Home Theater System + TV + VCR + SatelliteYour TV Game TV + TV Game ConnectionsHome Theater System + TV + TV Game TV + Video Camera Connections Home Theater System + TV + Video CameraAUX in Connections AM / FM Tuner Connections Amplifier GeneralReset Button Test TonesVolume Adjustment Listening with Stereo Headphones Not included Listening ModeDolby Digital AC-3 Mode Dolby Pro Logic and Stereo Modes Trouble Shooting Symptom RemedySpecifications For customer service of this Durabrand product