Igo HAV-R400G, HAV-R500G User Manual
HOME THEATRE RACK SYSTEM
USER’S MANUAL
HAV-R400G
HAV-R500G
HAV-R500GHAV-R400G
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
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat reaisters, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. 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 apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN.
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS;
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. CET APPAREIL
NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME
À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
FCC Information for use
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of
this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other
versions may not comply with FCC technical regulation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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 to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Change the direction or location of the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Table of Contents
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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.
• These operating instructions are common between
HAV-R400G and HAV-R500G. Illustrations used in these
instructions are based on HAV-R400G. Visual appearance
of HAV-R500G is slightly different from the illustrations in
these instructions.
Explains the terms used (some terms are used for a different
meaning in certain fields).
Indicates the page number which contains the relevant
information.
Describes notes on operation.
Describes operating precautions.
Getting Started
Supplied Accessories.................................... 4
Safety Precautions ........................................ 5
Notes and Precautions on Use .................. 10
Important Notice ......................................... 10
Licenses and Trademarks ........................... 10
About this Unit ............................................. 11
Installation
Installing External Equipment such as a
TV and Player ............................................... 14
Connecting the Audio Player ...................... 15
When using Audio Player .......................................... 15
Connecting a TV and Player ....................... 16
Connecting equipment with an HDMI jack (TV, DVD/
BD player, etc.) ...................................................... 16
Connecting equipment without an HDMI jack (TV,
DVD/BD player, etc.) .............................................. 17
Connecting the Power Cord ....................... 18
Preparing the Remote Control ................... 18
Inserting batteries into the remote control ................. 18
Turning on the Power .................................. 19
About the remote control’s operating range .............. 19
Functions
Listening to the TV, DVD or Video Sound ... 20
Selecting the input source ........................................ 20
Adjusting the volume level ........................................ 20
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) ................ 20
Selecting the subwoofer level during playback .......... 21
Enjoying Various Sound Modes ................. 21
Selecting the sound mode ........................................ 21
Supported Audio Decode Formats ........................... 22
Advanced Functions and Settings ............. 23
Setting MENU items ................................................. 23
Setting HDMI CEC Link (HDMI SET) ......................... 23
Adjusting delay between picture and sound
(A/V SYNC)............................................................ 24
Enjoying Dolby Digital sound at a low volume
(AUDIO DRC) ......................................................... 24
Adjusting brightness of display panel (DISPLAY) ....... 25
Adjusting level of center speaker/subwoofer
(SP.SET) ................................................................ 25
Setting Dolby Virtual Speaker (DOLBY VS) ................ 26
Setting 2-channel surround mode (2CH SURR) ........ 26
About the HDMI CEC Link .......................... 27
About the HDMI link function .................................... 27
What you can do with HDMI CEC ............................. 27
Troubleshooting
Check the Following First ........................... 28
These do not Constitute a Malfunction ..... 28
Find Solution according to the
Symptoms .................................................... 28
Resetting the theatre rack in the event of
freeze-up .............................................................. 28
Operation ................................................................. 29
Sound ...................................................................... 29
HDMI related problems ............................................. 30
When an Error Message is Displayed ........ 31
Others
Glossary ....................................................... 32
Specifications .............................................. 34
Index ............................................................. 35
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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.
Accessory Quantity
Shelf board
2
Support pin for installing the
shelf boards × 8
Remote control (IRT-S500)
1
AAA R03 batteries
2
Caster tray
HAV-R400G
2
HAV-R500G
4
Topple-prevention screw
For securing the TV to the stand to prevent
the TV from toppling
1
M4 × 16
Long bolt
3
Caster
HAV-R400G
5
HAV-R500G
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Accessory Quantity
Power cord
1
• Do not use any power cord other than the one
supplied with this unit.
Do not use this power cord for any device other
than this unit.
HDMI cable
1
Optical cable
1
User’s Manual
1
Installation Guide
1
• This package also contains the parts you need to assemble this
unit.
Please refer to the “Installation Guide” (supplied) for details.
Getting Started
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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. Observe the precautions.
Explanation of Indications
Indication Meaning
Indicates improper handling or operation could result in death or serious injury
1
.
Indicates improper handling or operation could result in minor injury
2
or damage
3
to property.
1: Serious injury refers to loss of sight, injuries, burns (high- and low-temperature), electric shock, broken bones and poisoning, etc. that cause
after-effects or require hospitalization or prolonged outpatient treatment.
2: Minor injury refers to injuries, burns and electric shock that require no hospitalization or prolonged outpatient treatment.
3: Damage to property refers to extended damage to houses, buildings, furniture, livestock, pets and others.
Explanation of Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Indicates prohibition (an action that is not allowed).
What is prohibited will be described in or near the symbol in either text or picture form.
Indicates an instruction that must be followed (a compulsory action).
Detailed instructions will be described in or near the symbol in either text or picture form.
Indicates disconnection.
On abnormal operation and breakdown
If the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell, disconnect the power plug from the wall
outlet immediately.
Using the unit under such conditions may result in fire or electric shock.
Make sure that the unit no longer emits the smoke and then contact your dealer.
If the unit produces no sound, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet
immediately.
Using the unit under such a condition may result in fire.
Contact your dealer for inspection.
If water or other foreign objects enter the unit, disconnect the power plug from the
wall outlet immediately.
Using the unit under such conditions may result in fire or electric shock.
Contact your dealer for inspection.
If the cabinet is damaged, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet immediately.
Using the unit under such a condition may result in fire or electric shock.
Handling the unit with damaged cabinet may cause injury.
Contact your dealer for inspection or repair.
If the power cord or plug is damaged or becomes hot, press the POWER button on
the unit to turn it off. Make sure that the power plug is cooled down and then
disconnect from the wall outlet.
Using the unit under such conditions may result in fire or electric shock.
If the power cord or plug is damaged, contact your dealer for replacement.
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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. This may cause fi re or electric shock.
Do not install this unit in an uneven location such as an inclined surface.
The TV may fall and cause injury.
Install the unit on a level, stable surface.
Do not install this unit in a location subject to vibration.
The unit may move or fall, resulting in injury.
Fully insert the power plug into an AC120V wall outlet.
Use of any outlet other than AC120V may result in fire or electric shock.
Improper plug connections may cause the unit to overheat and result in fire.
Avoid using a damaged power plug or a loose wall outlet.
Do not place any objects or pets on the unit.
Metals, liquids, cosmetics and pets may cause fire or electric shock if they enter the unit.
A heavy object placed on the unit may cause injury if it falls.
If the installed TV is wider than this unit, be careful not to allow any protruding portion
of the TV to come into contact with other objects.
The TV may fall or be damaged, resulting in injury.
On operation
Do not repair, modify or disassemble the unit.
High-voltage components inside the unit may cause electric shock or fire.
Contact your dealer for internal inspection, adjustment or repair.
Do not:
damage, modify (e.g. use an extension), heat (place close to any heating appliance)
the power cord or plug;
pull, pinch or place heavy objects on the power cord or plug; or
forcedly bend, twist or bundle the power cord or plug.
Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not put foreign objects into the unit.
If metals or flammable objects such as papers enter the unit from the ventilation hole, fire or electric
shock may result.
Do not touch the power cord of the unit or the cables/cords of the components
connected to this unit during a lightning storm.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
On cleaning
Disconnect and inspect the power plug occasionally. Clean the dirt and dust
accumulated on the blades and the surface on which the blades are installed.
Failure to observe this warning may cause the insulation to deteriorate, resulting in fire.
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Getting Started
On installation
Do not install this unit in a place subject to high temperature.
Installing the unit in a place subject to high temperature, such as a location near a heater may cause fire.
It may also deform or damage the cabinet, resulting in electric shock.
Do no install this unit in a place subject to humidity, oil mist or high levels of dust.
Installing the unit near a humidifier or cooking stove or in a dusty place may cause fire or electric shock.
If no measure is taken to prevent the TV from falling or toppling, there may be a high
risk of injury.
Refer to on preventing the TV from falling or toppling.
Do not block the ventilation holes.
Blocked ventilation holes may cause heat build-up and result in fire.
The gap created around the amplifier is there to dissipate its heat emissions. Do not place objects on
the amplifier or block the gap.
Do not push the unit against the wall. (Allow a gap of approximately 4 inches between the unit and
the wall.)
Do not push the unit into a place with poor ventilation, such as a closet.
Do not place the unit with its front side facing up, on its side or upside down.
Do not place any equipment exceeding the specifi ed maximum weight on the top,
shelf or bottom board of the unit.
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.
To move or carry this unit:
When moving the unit, disconnect the unit’s power plug, and any cables and wires
connected to the unit and topple-prevention device.
Moving the unit without disconnecting these components may cause fire or electric shock from a
damaged power cord or injury due the TV toppling from the top of the unit.
Handle with care to avoid impact.
Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the unit and injury.
Do not put your foot in the gap between the bottom board and floor surface.
Failure to observe this caution could result in injury.
Remove TV from unit before moving.
TV could topple and cause serious injury or damage.
If the unit becomes unstable, retighten the three screws used during installation.
For details, refer to “Installation Guide” (supplied).
If you keep using the unit when the screws are loose, the TV may topple over and cause injury.
Do not lubricate the casters.
Lubrication may crack or damage the casters, resulting in damage or injury due to a fallen unit or TV.
On operation
When installing a TV:
Take measures to prevent falling.
Failure to observe this caution may cause the TV to fall, resulting in injury or damage. Be extra careful
with children.
Refer to on preventing the TV from falling or toppling.
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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.
Grasp the power plug to disconnect it.
Avoid plugging or unplugging the power plug with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
Do not hang or climb on this unit or TV; and do not use this unit as a step ladder.
Doing so may damage the unit or TV or cause it to fall or topple, resulting in injury.
Be extra careful with children.
If you are not going to use the unit for a long time (e.g. if you are travelling) be sure to
disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet for safety.
If the power plug is not disconnected, fire may result in the event of breakdown.
The unit is not completely disconnected from the power source even if the TV monitor is turned off by
pressing the POWER button on the TV or remote control.
To completely disconnect this unit from the power source, disconnect the power plug from the wall
outlet.
Avoid prolonged listening to the audio at high volume levels.
Listening to sound at such a high volume that it irritates ears may damage your hearing.
Do not allow rubber or plastic/vinyl products to come into prolonged contact with the
unit.
This may cause deterioration or damage to the surface finishing.
Do not place objects that are easily infl uenced by magnetism, such as clocks, on this
unit.
This may cause these objects to stop working.
Do not hit or apply impact to this unit.
The top glass panel may break and cause injury.
It may also cause damage to the speakers.
Do not place hot objects such as a heated pan or kettle on the unit.
The top glass plate may break and cause injury or damage to the unit.
Batteries used for the remote control:
Do not use any batteries other than those specified.
Follow the polarity markings inside the compartment.
Do not charge, heat, disassemble or short-circuit the batteries.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as fire or direct sunlight.
Do not leave expired or drained batteries inside the remote control.
Do not use different types of batteries or a new battery with an old one at the same
time.
Failure to observe these cautions may result in burns or injury due to battery leakage or explosion.
Leaked battery fluid may harm your eyes or skin. If it gets in contact with your eyes or skin, flush the
affected area with clean water and seek medical attention immediately.
If battery fluid comes in contact with clothing, flush the affected area with clean water immediately.
If battery fluid has spilled on the apparatus, wipe it off avoiding direct contact.
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Getting Started
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.
Cleaning the cabinet and control panel.
Remove the dirt and dust accumulated on the cabinet and then lightly wipe with a commercially-available cleaning
cloth or soft cloth. Wiping or rubbing the cabinet or control panel with a dirty cloth or an abrasive cloth may
damage or scratch the glass panel or cabinet surface.
When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions on the package.
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Notes and Precautions on Use
On operation
Be careful that some parts of this unit may become hot
during use.
If you move the unit to a remote place (e.g. moving
house) cover it with an object such as a blanket to avoid
damage. Do not subject the unit to strong impact or
vibration.
Do not spray volatile solvents such as insecticides.
Do not allow rubber or plastic/vinyl products to come
into prolonged contact with the unit. This may cause
deterioration or damage to the surface finishing.
Avoid placing magnetic cards such as ATM cards or
video tapes near the unit. Data or information stored
inside may be lost due to magnetism from the unit.
External input images or sound may be slightly delayed
causing discomfort to users;
• when enjoying Karaoke using a Karaoke equipment
connected to the unit; or
• when listening to the sound from a DVD or video
directly connected to the unit.
On disposal
Dispose of this product following the local guidelines or
regulations for its disposal. Contact your local
government for more detailed information on disposal.
Disclaimer
FORMOSA PROSONIC INDUSTRIES BERHAD shall not
be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection
with a natural disaster such as an earthquake or
lightning, fire, act of any third party, other accidents,
intentional or negligent act of customer, misuse and/or
use of this product under other abnormal conditions.
FORMOSA PROSONIC INDUSTRIES BERHAD shall not
be liable for any incidental damages arising out of or in
connection with the use or unavailability of this product
(including damages to business interests, business
interruption and loss of viewing fees).
FORMOSA PROSONIC INDUSTRIES BERHAD shall not
be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection
with non-observance of the contents of these Operating
Instructions.
FORMOSA PROSONIC INDUSTRIES BERHAD shall not
be liable for compensation for and/or incidental damages
arising out of or in connection with any data, including
videos, pictures and sound, that failed to be recorded
correctly in the recording device connected to this unit,
or that were altered or lost.
FORMOSA PROSONIC INDUSTRIES BERHAD shall not
be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection
with malfunctions, defects or improper operations
(including breakdown of the recording device connected
to the unit and alteration or loss of recorded data) occurred
by adding other equipment connected to the unit.
The settings stored in the unit may be altered or lost due
to malfunction or noise including static electricity.
FORMOSA PROSONIC INDUSTRIES BERHAD shall not
be liable for such an incidence.
Important Notice
HDMI link function
HDMI link function
When equipment other than those recommended are
connected to an HDMI input jack of this unit, the unit
may recognize the equipment as an HDMI linked device
and some linked operations
may be available.
However, FORMOSA PROSONIC INDUSTRIES BERHAD
shall not guarantee such linked operations.
Licenses and Trademarks
This product is manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, the double-D symbol and the AAC logo
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.”
DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the
Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos:
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;
7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide
patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD
and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS,
Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
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Getting Started
About this Unit
The illustrations below show HAV-R400G. The visual appearance of HAV-R500G is slightly different from the illustrations.
Front view
Display panel
Control panel (see below)
Front speaker (right)
Front speaker (left)
Storage compartments
• You can adjust the height of the shelf
boards (3 levels).
Center speaker
Casters/caster trays (Refer to Installation Guide)
• Be sure to install the supplied caster trays under the
front casters.
Subwoofer (right)
Subwoofer (left)
Control panel
Control panel
TV → HDMI 1 → HDMI 2 → HDMI 3 → OPTICAL → AUDIO 1 → AUDIO 2
Remote sensor
POWER
• Press to turn the power ON and OFF.
INPUT selector
• Each time you press the button, the input source changes as follows:
VOLUME +/–
• Press to adjust the volume level.
POWER indicator
Model indication
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