Koss KS4380-2 Instruction Manual

Audio/video home theater system
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Welcome......
And thank you for purchasing this KOSS Audio/Video
Home Theater System. This state of the art system
includes everything you need to experience movie
theater quality digital video and audio in the comfort of
your own living room. The only thing you need to add is
your own TV. We have designed this system to be easy
to set up, and even easier to use. But please, review
this manual before you operate your system; 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 problems. We have
tried to keep this manual as simple as possible. It
begins with a description of the important controls on
the main unit and the remote. It then explains how to
connect the speakers, your TV, and optional external
sources to the main unit, how to position the speakers
for the most natural surround sound, and then how to
operate the DVD/CD player and the AM/FM Stereo
Receiver. If you follow the instructions carefully you can
have the system up and operating in less than an hour.
All of the optional system settings have been preset at
our factory for correct operation of the system in North
America. All you have to do is insert a disc, sit back, and
enjoy a great home theater experience.
Eventually you may want to change some of the optional
settings. A description of all the optional settings, and
instructions for changing them, is found in the second
half of the 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 in
perfect working condition when it left our factory. If you
experience any problems with the set up or operation of
this system please review the Trouble Shooting Guide at
the end of this manual before you contact your dealer or
the Sonigem Customer Service Department.
The serial number of your system can be found on a
label on the back panel of the main unit, and also on
the display carton. Please record the serial number in
the space below. You may need to refer to this number
if your system ever needs to be serviced.
Model No.: KS4380-2
Serial No.:
1
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only.
The AC cord must only be changed at
qualified service facility.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located
on the rear panel.
This product contains a low power laser device. To
ensure continued safety, do not remove any cover or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Caution
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.
The following marking is printed on the rear panel.
This symbol is intended to alert the user of
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the applicance.

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  • Page 1: Warnings And Cautions Welcome

    Welcome...… And thank you for purchasing this KOSS Audio/Video Home Theater System. This state of the art system includes everything you need to experience movie theater quality digital video and audio in the comfort of your own living room. The only thing you need to add is your own TV.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability to be connected to an outdoor antenna.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions (Continued) 15. OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4: Fcc Notice

    Important Safety Instructions (Continued) FCC NOTICE: 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 to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions Welcome ...1 UL Safety Instructions ...1-3 FCC Notice ...4 Basic System Information Index ...5 Location of Controls & Indicators ...6 Location of Jacks and Terminals ...7 Main Display Indicators ...8 Remote Controller Buttons ...9 Important Safeguards and Precautions ...10 Types of Discs That Can be Played on This System ...11 Notes on Disc ...12...
  • Page 6: Location Of Controls & Indicators

    Location of Controls and Indicators Main Unit (Front View) 1. POWER Button 2. DISC TRAY 3. OPEN/CLOSE Button 4. REMOTE SENSOR 5. DISPLAY WINDOW 6. NIGHT Button 7. DSP MODE Button 8. SELECT Button 9. SPEAKER SETUP Button 10. HEADPHONE JACK 11.
  • Page 7: Location Of Jacks And Terminals

    Location of Jacks and Terminals Main Unit (Rear View) 1. VIDEO (AUDIO) Output 2. TV/AUX Input 3. AUDIO (DVD) Output 4. COAXIAL Output 5. FM Antenna Terminal 6. AM LOOP Antenna Terminal 7. PROGRESSIVE SCAN Switch 8. Speakers (Main, Subwoofer, Center & Rear) Output 9.
  • Page 8: Main Display Indicators

    Main Display Indicators 1. Key Lock Indicator 2. Play/Pause Indicator 3. Dolby Digital Indicator 4. Dolby Surround Pro logic Indicator 5. DTS Indicator 6. DSP Mode Indicator 7. Dolby 3-Stereo Indicator 8. 2 Channel Stereo Indicator 9. Repeat 1/A-B Indicator 10.
  • Page 9: Remote Controller Buttons

    Remote Controller Buttons 1. EJECT Button 2. KEY LOCK Button 3. PBC Button 4. SUBTITLE Button 5. TITLE MENU Button 6. AUDIO MENU Button 7. DIGEST Button 8. DVD MENU Button 9. AUDIO MODE Button 10. BOOKMARK Button 11. SEARCH Button 12.
  • Page 10: Important Safeguards And Precautions

    Important Safeguards and Precautions Power Cord Protection To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following: Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord. Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.
  • Page 11: Types Of Discs That Can Be Played On This System

    Types of Discs That Can be Played on This System This player can playback discs bearing any of the following marks: Note-1 DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played.
  • Page 12: Notes On Disc

    Notes on Discs Disc handling precautions To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
  • Page 13: Unpacking

    Installation This section describes how to connect the system to the speakers, a TV monitor with audio / video input jacks and other video components. You cannot connect this system to a TV monitor which does not have a video input connector.
  • Page 14: Speaker System Connection

    Speaker System Connection Connect the supplied speaker system by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the cords. The speaker cables and speaker terminals are color-coded for easier connection. Connect the Front Left Speaker with White/Black cables to the “SPEAKER - FRONT L” White/Black terminals on the back panel.
  • Page 15: Antenna Connections

    Antenna Connections FM ANTENNAS FM Indoor Antenna If you live reasonably close to a transmitter and want to use the provided lead-type FM antenna, you will connect it directly to the “FM 75 W” socket at the back of the main unit. See the LOCATION OF JACKS AND TERMINALS page for details on the location of this socket.
  • Page 16: Tv And Optical Component Connections

    TV and Optional Component Connections Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV set (included). Audio cords (not included). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. Notes: TV Connection – Normal (Connection Cable Included): To view the video from DVD discs on your TV set connect the Video Out jack of this system to the Video...
  • Page 17 TV and Optional Component Connections (Continued) TV Connection-Component Video (Cable not Included) If your TV set has a Component Video Input Jack you can connect your TV to the Component Video Out Jack on the back of this system. The Component Video will provide the best picture quality if your TV is equipped to handle Component Video signals.
  • Page 18: Speaker Positioning Information

    Speaker Positioning Information Your system is supplied with 5 compact sized satellite speakers and one 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 best surround sound experience.
  • Page 19: Controls And Their Functions

    Controls and Their Functions Panel Operation 1. MAIN POWER SWITCH Press this button once to switch on the unit, a red LED indicator will light up. Press it again to switch off the power. 2. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Press to open or close the DVD/CD drawer to load or remove a disc.
  • Page 20: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting Radio Stations You can preset up to 30 of your favorite AM and FM stations, in any combination, in the tuner memory for easy recall. 1. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel or the POWER button on the remote control to turn the system ‘On’.
  • Page 21: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/MP3 disc. Basic Playback IMPORTANT: Please note that some DVD movie discs may not have all the features described in this chapter. For example, older movies may not allow you to select multiple camera angles.
  • Page 22: Slow Motion Playback (Dvd Disc Only)

    Basic Playback (Continued) Note: When you play A DVD movie disc, the player will automatically select DOLBY DIGITAL audio mode. If the DVD disc is recorded with Dolby Digital soundtrack you will hear sound from all 5 satellites plus subwoofer. If the DVD disc does not come with DOLBY DIGITAL and comes either Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic or 2 channel Stereo soundtrack, the subwoofer will not...
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Speajer Levels (Test Tone)

    Adjusting the Speaker Levels (Test Tone) The levels of the five satellite speakers have been preset at the factory at “0 db”. This means that if you were able to position all of the satellites the same distance from your normal listening position as recommended, the sound from all five satellites will sound equally loud at your normal listening position.
  • Page 24: Understanding The Individual Dvd Disc Menu

    Understanding the Individual DVD Disc Menu Most DVD movie discs will automatically display either a “Title Menu” or a “Root Menu” before the actual movie begins to play. When these menus appear at the beginning of a movie the “PLAY” or “PLAY MOVIE” command will usually be highlighted.
  • Page 25: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback You can play all of the chapters in a title or an entire DVD disc repeatedly. You can play all tracks on an audio CD repeatedly. You can also play a single title, chapter or track repeatedly. In program play mode, the system repeats the chapters or tracks in the programmed order.
  • Page 26: Program Play (Audio Cds Only)

    Program Play (Audio CDs Only) ou can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. One program can be stored in the system and contain up to 20 tracks. Notes: This function is not available for DVD and MP3 disc.
  • Page 27: Selecting A Start Point By Chapter Or Time Code

    Selecting a Start Point by Chapter or Time Code You can start playback from a specific title or chapter on a DVD disc. Note: This function is not available on audio CD’s or MP3 CD’s. To start playback from a specific title or chapter 1.
  • Page 28: Checking Disc Information Using Display Button

    Checking Disc Information Using Display Button You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of the titles or chapters, tracks or time, using the Display function. The information you want appears on the TV screen and/or on the front panel display. When playing back a DVD 1.
  • Page 29: Setup Menu Listing

    Setup Menu Listing Following is a listing of all of the possible options for each setting in this system, as they appear on the menu pages. The factory default setting for each item is “highlighted”. Before you decide to change any of the factory default settings please review the specific explanation of each setting on the following pages to be sure you understand how the change will effect the operation of your system.
  • Page 30: Setup Menu Information

    Setup Menu Information DVD Menu Setting The Setup Menu lefs you customize the DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental control level, turn captions and screen saver on/off, adjust what type of television screen you have and more.
  • Page 31: Tv Display Setting

    TV Display Setting Path: General Page ® TV Display Selects the aspect ratio of the TV set to be connected. NORMAL/PS (4:3 Pan & Scan mode): Used when you connect a normal TV to the system. Displays a wide picture on the whole TV screen with a portion (right and left sides of the picture) automatically cut off.
  • Page 32: Selecting Angle Mark

    Selecting Angle Mark Path: General Page ® Angle Mark Some DVD movies contain scenes which were filmed from multiple angles simultaneously. If the scene you watching was shot from multiple angles, the angle icon “ ” will appear on the screen. You may then press the ANGLE button on the remote to select the alternate angles.
  • Page 33: Screen Saver Setting

    Screen Saver Setting Path: General Page ® Screen Saver Turns the screen saver option on or off. If you turn the screen saver on, the screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for more than 1 minute. The screen saver is useful to prevent your display from becoming damaged.
  • Page 34: Preferences

    Preferences The preferences page allows you to select the default language for the audio, subtitles and disc menus, change the parental control setting to prevent children from viewing unsuitable material, and change the password which is needed in order to change the parental control level. Important: You cannot enter the Preferences page while a DVD disc is playing.
  • Page 35: Setting The Parental Control Level

    Default Setting: No Parental Many DVD movie discs contain Motion Picture Association rating codes. This home theater system recognizes the codes on those discs and provides a method for you to prevent children from viewing films that are unsuitable or objectionable.
  • Page 36: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup Speaker Configuration setup is important to perform prior to using the surround sound modes. It is possible to receive multi-channel surround sound without a center speaker. But for best results with Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital decoding, at least 5 speakers (Left, Center, Right, Left Rear and Right Rear) should be used.
  • Page 37: Karaoke Function

    Karaoke Function This system has a Karaoke function which can be accessed as follows: 1. Insert a Karaoke disc (CD-G, VCD or DVD) into the disc tray and press play to start playback. 2. Plug in 1 or 2 microphones (NOT INCLUDED) into (one of) the 2 microphone jacks on the front panel of the main unit.
  • Page 38: Zoom Control

    Special Functions This chapter describes how to use some special functions, such as subtitle selection, angle selection, etc. Zoom Control 1. Press the ZOOM button on the remote control during normal, slow or still (pause) playback. 2. If you press the ZOOM button repeatedly, the magnification level increases.
  • Page 39: Angle Selection

    Angle Selection Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scenes can viewed from each of the different angles. (The recorded angles differ from disc to disc.) 1.
  • Page 40: Subtitle Language Selection

    Subtitle Language Selection Note: This function can only be used for DVD discs on which subtitles have been recorded in multiple languages. While playing a DVD disc, press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language. Subtitles are displayed in the new language immediately. Notes: Some DVDs display subtitles automatically, and can not be turned off even if you set the subtitle...
  • Page 41: Digest Display (For Movie Dvds)

    Digest Display (for Movie DVDs) This feature allows you to view the opening frame of each Title or Chapter on the disc and then use the < / > / Ù / Ú Navigation buttons, or the number buttons, on the remote control to begin playback from any Title or Chapter.
  • Page 42: Other Functions

    Other Functions This chapter describes how to use some functions contained in the system. i.e. listen to the radio, how to listen to an external source, how to select a listening mode, etc. Listening to the Radio To listen to preset radio stations Preset radio stations into the systems memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations”...
  • Page 43: Bass And Treble Adjustments

    Bass and Treble Adjustments These adjustments can be made while a movie is playing or while the disc is stopped. The default setting for the Bass and Treble level is 0dB. To increase or decrease the Bass or Treble levels press the BASS or TREBLE buttons on the remote control.
  • Page 44: Listening To An External Source

    Listening to an External Source If other audio component(s) are connected to this system (see page 16) You can hear the external source through the speakers of this system. 1. You can press the TV or Video button on the front panel of the unit or the Function button on the remote to select the desired external source directly.
  • Page 45: Additional Information

    Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest service center by calling 1-800-287-4871. No power. Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet? One of the safety mechanisms may be operating.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Continued) Severe hum or noise is heard. Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light. Move your TV away from the audio components.
  • Page 47: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements : AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption : 190W Signal System : NTSC / PAL Weight : 4.4Kg (main unit) Dimensions : 427(L) X 324(W) X 53(H)mm (excluding protrusions) Operating Temperature Range : +5 to +35 Operating Humidity Range : 5 to 90% (no condensation) Discs Played: (1) DVD-VIDEO Disc : 12 cm single-sided, single-layer 12 cm single-sided, dual-layer...
  • Page 48: Warranty

    KOSS neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service of this product. In no event shall KOSS or its KOSS dealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to cause beyond our control.
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