Sven HT-440 Operation Manual

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OPERATION
MANUAL

Home Theatre Speaker
System 5.1

HT-440

CONTENTS

1. DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................................................

4. SPECIAL FEATURES ................................................................................

5. LOCATING ............................................................................................

6. DESCRIPTION OF SUBWOOFER DESIGN .....................................................

7. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................

8. OPERATION GUIDE ................................................................................

9. TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...................................................................

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Sven speaker system!

Please read this operation manual before using the unit and retain this operation manual in safe place
for future reference.

COPYRIGHT

© 2014. SVEN PTE. LTD. Version 1.0 (V 1.0).

This manual and information contained in it are copyrighted. All rights reserved.

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NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY RESTRICTION

Despite the exerted efforts to make this manual more exact, some discrepancies may occur. The
information of this manual is given on «as is» terms. The author and the publisher do not bear any
liability to a person or an organization for loss or damages which have arisen from the information,
contained in the given manual.

UNPACKING

Unpack the device carefully. Make sure there are no accessories left in the box. Check up the
device for damages; if the product was damaged during transportation,

address the rm which

carried out the delivery; if the product functions incorrectly, address the dealer at once.

ATTENTION!

Do not switch on acoustic system immediately after you bring it in a room from environment with
negative temperature!
Unpacked acoustic system should be placed in conditions of room’s temperature at least 4 hours.

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Caution! High voltage inside! To avoid the risk of electric
shock do not open or touch elements inside.

1. DESCRIPTION

HT-440 Home Theatre Speaker System 5.1 (HTSS) is designed for playing music and sounding
games, movies etc., as well as being used as radio tuner. Due to built-in amplifier speaker system
can be connected to any audio source.

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• To avoid electric shock do not open HTSS and do not perform repairs by yourself.

• Do not allow circuit of wires (including grounded ones) between speakers, power amplifier or

ground, for it causes damage of power amplifier output stage.

• Do not put foreign objects inside the holes of HTSS. Make sure that needles, hair pins, coins,
insects etc. do not get inside.

• Protect HTSS from high humidity, water and dust. Do not locate it in areas with high
level of humidity and dust.

• Protect HTSS from heating: do not locate it near a heat source or expose to direct sunlight.

• Do not use gasoline, alcohol or other solvents when cleaning, since they may damage stained

surface of HTSS. Clean it with dry soft cloth only.

• If HTSS does not operate, unplug it and refer to service personnel.

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Subwoofer — 1 pc

• Speakers — 5 pcs

• Signal cable 2RCA to 2RCA — 3 pcs

• Adapter 2RCA to mini-jack Ø 3,5 mm — 3 pcs

• User manual — 1 pc

• Warranty card — 1 pc

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4. SPECIAL FEATURES

• Built-in transformer power supply

• Built-in power amplifier for headphones

• Analog 5.1 input

• Easy connection to various audio devices

• Individual general volume control, subwoofer volume control, central satellite volume control and

headphone volume control

• There is headphone jack on the subwoofer front panel

• Magnetic shielded drivers

• MDF case of subwoofer and satellites

5. LOCATING

• Place satellites symmetrically to the listener at a distance not less than one meter. Central

speaker should be located above or below TV set, monitor etc., so that it is directed straightly at the
listener. Subwoofer emits non-directional sound, therefore it can be located in any place of the
room, where it will sound to the best advantage.

• Place speaker system far away from TV sets, as insignificant image distortion in supersensitive
monitors and TV sets is possible.

• When locating satellites and subwoofer, it is recommended to follow the diagram given below.

LEFT FRONT

SATELLITE

LEFT REAR

SATELLITE

RIGHT REAR

SATELLITE

CENTRAL

SATELLITE

SUBWOOFER

RIGHT FRONT

SATELLITE

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h

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6. DESCRIPTION OF SUBWOOFER DESIGN

a Power LED
b SUB: Subwoofer volume control knob
c CENTER: Central satellite volume

control knob

d Volume control knob
e PHONES: Headphone volume control

knob
f Headphone jack

наушников

g AUDIO INPUT: Audio source inputs
h SPEAKERS TERMINALS: Speaker

outputs

i FUSE: Protection device
j POWER ON/OFF: Power switch
k Power cord

PHONES

CENTER

SUB

a b c

d e f

7. INSTALLATION
Connecting satellites to subwoofer

• Before connecting make sure that speaker system is switched off. Then connect built-in acoustic
cables to outputs h on the rear panel of subwoofer (see connection diagram above, fig. 3).

• Accuracy and reliability of connection of cables directly affects quality of sound. Check for
absence of contact between bared wires and metal parts of equipment.

Fig. 1. Subwoofer control panel

Fig. 2. Subwoofer rear panel

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Fig. 3. Speakers connection diagram

Connecting to audio source

HT-440 Home Theatre Speaker System 5.1 (HTSS) can be attached to virtually any audio source
(see connection diagram, fig. 4).

• Before connecting, make sure that the device is unplugged.

• To connect the speakers to VCD/DVD/VHS-player or TV use the stereo signal cables 2RCA to

2RCA. To connect HTSS to PC sound card, МР3/CD it is necessary to use signal cable 2RCA to
2RCA together with adapter 2RCA to mini-jack 3,5 mm. Be sure to connect left and right channels.
Left RCA-jacks should be inserted into left ports of amplifier (usually white), and right RCA-jacks
should be inserted into right ports of amplifier (usually red).

Note. Accuracy and reliability of connection of cables directly affects quality of sound.
Check for absence of contact between bared wires and metal parts of equipment.

Subwoofer
rear panel

Right front satellite

Left front satellite

Right rear satellite

Left rear satellite

Central satellite

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Signal cables

2RCA to mini-jack

5.1-channel
sound card

DVD-player

8. OPERATION GUIDE
Switching On

• To switch on subwoofer, plug power cord (k, fig. 1) of subwoofer into the mains outlet. Adjust
general volume control knob d, headphone volume control knob PHONES e to its minimum by
turning corresponding control knobs (fig. 1) on the front panel of subwoofer counterclockwise as
far as it would go, and then shift POWER On/Off switch into ON position j on the rear panel of
subwoofer, power LED a lights up. Shift POWER On/OFF j switch into OFF position to turn off
subwoofer. Turn on audio source.

General volume control and headphone volume control

• Adjust volume level to the required level by turning control knobs on the subwoofer control panel.
While turning the knob clockwise, volume level increases, but while turning it counterclockwise, it
reduces.

• Plug headphone into the headphone jack f (see fig. 1). Adjust headphone volume level to the
required level by turning its control knob PHONES e on the front panel of subwoofer.

Fig. 4. Audio source connection diagram

Power cord

Signal cables

2RCA to 2RCA

Subwoofer rear panel

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Volume control of center satellite and subwoofer

• For properly adjusting volume level of center satellite CENTER and subwoofer SUB, use control
knobs c and b (fig. 1) on the control panel of subwoofer.

Notes:

• If HTSS has not been used for a long time, please mind to switch off j (position OFF) on
the subwoofer rear panel and unplug it k.

• To enhance sound quality, use Line-Out output of sound card.

9. TROUBLE SHOOTING

If none of the above methods can not solve the problem, please seek professional advice at your
nearest service center. Never attempt to repair the product yourself.

Problem

HTSS does not
turn on.

No sound.

There is too quiet
sound of speakers.

Distortion of
sound.

Sound is produced
by one of the
channels only.

Cause

HTSS is not connected to the mains outlet.

Power switch is off.

Volume level is set at minimum value.

Improperly connected audio source.

Volume level is set at minimum value.

Large amplitude of the input signal.

Improperly connected speakers to audio
source.

Solution

Check the connection.

Turn on the switch.

Adjust volume control knob.

Connect audio sources correctly.

Adjust volume control knob.

Turn down source volume
and HTSS volume.

Check the connection of
speakers.

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Parameter, measurement unit

Output power(RMS), W

subwoofer
satellites

Frequency range, Hz

S/N ratio, dB

Diameter, mm

subwoofer
central satellite (tweeter + woofer)
front and rear satellite (tweeter + woofer)

Voltage, V/Hz

Dimensions (W × H × D), mm

subwoofer
satellites

Weight, kg

Value

60 (20 + 5 × 8)
20
5 × 8

20 – 20 000

≥ 65

Ø 127
2 × Ø 38 + Ø 89
Ø 38 + Ø 89

~220/50

200 × 320 × 360
130 × 230 × 134

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Notes:

• Technical specification given in this table is supplemental information and can not give
occasion to claims.

• Technical specification is subject to change without notice due to improvement of SVEN
production.

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Модель: HT-440
Импортер в России: ООО «СКАНДИТРЕЛ», 111024,
РФ, г. Москва, ул. Авиамоторная, д. 65, стр. 1.
Уполномоченная организация в России: ООО «РТ-Ф»,
105082, г. Москва, ул. Фридриха Энгельса, д. 75, стр. 5.
Условия гарантийного обслуживания смотрите
в гарантийном талоне или на сайте

www.sven.fi

Гарантийный срок: 12 мес.
Срок службы: 5 лет.
Производитель: «СВЕН ПТЕ. Лимитед»,
176 Джу Чиат Роуд, № 02-02, Сингапур, 427447.
Произведено под контролем «Свен Скандинавия
Лимитед», 48310, Финляндия, Котка,
Котолахдентие, 15. Сделано в Китае.

Manufacturer: SVEN PTE. LTD, 176 Joo Chiat Road,
№ 02-02, Singapore, 427447. Produced under the
control of Oy Sven Scandinavia Ltd. 15, Kotolahdentie,
Kotka, Finland, 48310. Made in China.

® Registered Trademark of Oy SVEN
Scandinavia Ltd. Finland.

HT-440

Home Theatre Speaker
System 5.1