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USER’S MANUAL HAV-R400G HAV-R500G HAV-R400G HAV-R500G To prevent damage or injury, be sure to read and understand these User’s Manual before assembling or using your IGO Audio HOME THEATRE RACK SYSTEM. Please keep these instructions handy for future reference. 650-AVR500-01...
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. 2. Keep these instructions. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES 3. Heed all warnings. WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À...
Enjoying Various Sound Modes ....21 Selecting the sound mode ........21 Supported Audio Decode Formats ......22 Thank you for purchasing an IGO Audio HOME THEATRE RACK SYSTEM. Explanation of marks used in these instructions Explanation of marks used in these instructions Describes additional explanations on functions, references and restrictions.
Getting Started Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with your IGO Audio HOME THEATRE RACK SYSTEM. Please make sure that these accessories are included in the package. If you wish to use an HDMI cable or an optical cable other than those supplied, purchase a commercially-available cable suitable for the location, jack type and usage environment of the unit.
Safety Precautions Important precautions are provided on the product and in these operating instructions to prevent potential personal injury to users and other people as well as damage to property, and to ensure the safe and proper use of the product. Understand the indications, marks and symbols fully before reading the rest of the instructions.
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On installation Install this unit where the power plug is easily accessible in case of unforeseen problems or breakdown or when you are not going to use the unit for a long time. Do not install this unit in a place subject to water splashes such as the bathroom or outdoors.
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Prolonged use of the unit with overweight objects placed on it may cause injury or damage to the unit. For both HAV-R400G and HAV-R500G, the weight limits for the objects to be placed on each board. Refer to Specifications Do not place any objects other than a TV on the top board.
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Do not exceed the maximum rated output power when using a wall outlet or wiring device. Avoid sharing a single outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull the power cord to disconnect the power plug. Pulling the power cord to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet may cause damage to the power cord or plug, resulting in fire or electrical shock.
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On cleaning Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before cleaning the unit. Failure to observe this caution may cause electric shock. Do not use benzene or alcohol. Do not use any volatile solvents such as benzene or alcohol. Use of such substances may cause the cabinet to deteriorate or damage the surface finishing.
Notes and Precautions on Use Important Notice HDMI link function HDMI link function On operation When equipment other than those recommended are Be careful that some parts of this unit may become hot connected to an HDMI input jack of this unit, the unit during use.
About this Unit The illustrations below show HAV-R400G. The visual appearance of HAV-R500G is slightly different from the illustrations. Front view Control panel (see below) Display panel Subwoofer (left) Center speaker Front speaker (right) Subwoofer (right) Front speaker (left) Storage compartments •...
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Rear view Topple-prevention screw hole • Use this hole to secure the TV stand to the unit to prevent toppling. Amplifier connections (see below) Amplifier connections Amplifier connections The amplifier is fixed to the rack. Do not attempt to remove it. HDMI output jack •...
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Display panel Input indicator Muting • Indicates the selected input. Information display Audio signal / decoder indicator • Displays the information on the input and status. • Indicates the currently played signal and built-in decoder in use. Remote control Buttons on the remote control and their key functions are as described below (some buttons may have different functions from ordinary operations).
Top glass Upper compartment Lower compartment Model Supported TV size Weight Storage compartment (right and left) HAV-R400G Up to 55" 176 lb (80 kg) Max. HAV-R500G Up to 70" 264 lb (120 kg) Max. Storage compartment Equipment Shelf board...
Preventing the TV from falling or toppling Preventing the TV from falling or toppling The effectiveness of falling and toppling prevention may decrease significantly depending on the strength of the wall or platform on which the fall or topple-prevention device is installed. Be sure to provide appropriate reinforcement. The falling and toppling prevention methods outlined below are intended to reduce the risks such as injuries only, and not to guarantee that these methods will be effective in all cases.
Before connecting external equipment, be sure to turn them off and unplug the power cord of the equipment. When you wish to add any equipment, turn off and unplug the IGO Audio HOME THEATRE RACK SYSTEM as well as the equipment being installed before proceeding.
Connecting equipment without an HDMI jack (TV, DVD/BD player, etc.) Cables to be used Cables to be used Pin cable White White Optical cable Check the jack type of the connected equipment before purchasing additional cable. The type of the plug to be connected to the unit is Refer to the operating guide of each device for proper connection instructions.
Connecting the Power Cord Preparing the Remote Control Be sure to connect the power cords of both the Inserting batteries into the remote unit and connected equipment only after all the control connections have been done. Use two R03 or LR03 (size AAA) batteries. Two R03 (size AAA) batteries are supplied with the unit.
About the power indicator and display panel About the power indicator and display panel Turning on the Power The color of the power indicator varies depending on the power status of the unit. If the brightness of the display panel is After connecting your external equipment, turn on the changed , the power indicator also changes accordingly.
Functions Listening to the TV, DVD or Video Sound Selecting the input source Select the input source. Selecting the input source with the INPUT SELECTOR button on the front panel. Select the input source by pressing button repeatedly. The input source changes in the following order: (Actual change of the input source may be slower than the display.) Input sequence Display panel...
Selecting the subwoofer level during playback You can select one of the three subwoofer levels. HDMI 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 3 Select the desired subwoofer level by pressing button repeatedly. AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 OPTICAL AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 OPTICAL The subwoofer level is displayed on the front display panel.
About sound mode About sound mode Video/Sound Suitable Effects category sound mode You can enjoy the standard sound that suits any type of videos and sounds. All categories STANDARD If no information on the category is available for viewing/playing program, set the sound mode to “STANDARD”.
Advanced Functions and Settings You can change the MENU items to your liking. Setting MENU items HDMI 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 3 Pressing displays “MENU” on the front display panel and enables you to set the MENU items. AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 OPTICAL AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 OPTICAL Default settings are shown in bold type.
If the ARC function of the HDMI jack is not If the ARC function of the HDMI jack is not Press to select “OFF” or delay in use in use time. If “OFF” is selected, the A/V SYNC function is not If the unit is connected to an ARC compatible TV using activated.
Adjusting brightness of display panel Adjusting level of center speaker/ (DISPLAY) subwoofer (SP.SET) You can change brightness of display panel. You can adjust center speaker and subwoofer to your desired level. To return to the previous menu, press To return to the previous menu, press Press Press Press...
Setting Dolby Virtual Speaker (DOLBY Surround effect is activated regardless of sound mode The DOLBY VS functions when reproducing a Dolby Virtual Speaker (“DOLBY VS”) delivers the 2-channel stereo signal or 5.1- and other multi-channel signal to deliver a surround effect similar to 5.1-channel surround effect similar to 5.1-channel system.
About the HDMI CEC Link About the HDMI link function The HDMI link function of this unit enables you to link the operation of equipment using the standard HDMI CEC protocol. This function can be used by connecting the unit with your HDMI-compatible equipment (such as TVs and players) using an HDMI cable (supplied or not supplied).
These do not Constitute a Troubleshooting Malfunction Check the Following First Crack sound from the cabinet. Crack sound from the cabinet. Check the power plug connection. Check the power plug connection. A crack sound is heard when the cabinet expands and Insert the power plug into the wall outlet securely.
Operation The power does not turn on The power does not turn on Check if: Possible Solution/Other Page The power plug is disconnected. • Connect the power plug to the wall outlet. The POWER indicator is OFF. • You cannot turn on the power using the remote control when the power indicator is OFF.
The surround effect cannot be obtained The surround effect cannot be obtained Check if: Possible Solution/Other Page The DOLBY VS (DOLBY Virtual Speaker) is • Check the DOLBY VS setting. set to “OFF”. • If there is no sound from the TV, check if the unit and the TV are properly connected via an optical cable.
If the TV is turned off (or set to standby mode), the unit also turns off (or goes into standby If the TV is turned off (or set to standby mode), the unit also turns off (or goes into standby mode) mode) Check if:...
Others Glossary 5.1-channel surround Dolby True HD The “monaural” and “stereo” systems use one and two Dolby TrueHD Produces 100 percent lossless audio that speakers respectively to reproduce sounds. Meanwhile, is identical to the studio master. Offer high quality sound 5.1-channel surround uses five speakers and one by high bit rate &...
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PCM is a format to covert an analog sound signal into a digital signal. It encodes analog signals into digital format and involves no compression process. The signal converted by this method is called PCM signal and used for music CDs and DVDs. Sampling frequency Sampling is recording sound waves (analog signals) at regular intervals and digitalizing the height of the sound...
Specifications Type IGO HOME THEATRE RACK SYSTEM Model HAV-R400G HAV-R500G AC power source AC 120V 60Hz 75 W Power consumption Standby mode: 0.65 W ; Power off: 0.4 W 55 3/16" × 15 13/16" × 19 1/2" 63 1/16" × 17 15/16" × 19 1/2"...