HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number which are designed to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is intended to alert the user to operate this information. Explanation of Graphical Symbols: The lightning flash...
... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number which are designed to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is intended to alert the user to operate this information. Explanation of Graphical Symbols: The lightning flash...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in electric shock and/or fire. If you are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of power source indicated on the marking label. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HT-SB500 Important Instruction Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can...
... any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in electric shock and/or fire. If you are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of power source indicated on the marking label. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HT-SB500 Important Instruction Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... outside antenna system should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions as damage to grounding electrodes, and requirements for replacement or resetting of any way, and f ) When the product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by the manufacturer. 4 Placing the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. HT-SB500...
... outside antenna system should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions as damage to grounding electrodes, and requirements for replacement or resetting of any way, and f ) When the product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by the manufacturer. 4 Placing the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. HT-SB500...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... Information Precautions 6 Controls and indicators 7 - 9 Preparation for Use Speaker preparation 10 - 12 Placing the speaker 13 Falling prevention 14 Speaker connections to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Basic Operation General control 19 - 21 References Troubleshooting chart 22 Maintenance 23 Error indicators and warnings 24 Specifications 25 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY Back cover 5 HT-SB500 ENERGY STAR® Program Information General Information Remote control x 1 (RRMCGA200AWSA) RCA cable (2 pins...
... Information Precautions 6 Controls and indicators 7 - 9 Preparation for Use Speaker preparation 10 - 12 Placing the speaker 13 Falling prevention 14 Speaker connections to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Basic Operation General control 19 - 21 References Troubleshooting chart 22 Maintenance 23 Error indicators and warnings 24 Specifications 25 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY Back cover 5 HT-SB500 ENERGY STAR® Program Information General Information Remote control x 1 (RRMCGA200AWSA) RCA cable (2 pins...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to extremely low temperatures. Volume control The sound level at least 4" (10 cm) of free space along the sides and top of the equipment. 4" (10 cm) 4" (10 cm) 4" (10 cm) General Information Use the speaker on a firm, level surface free from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment (home computers...
... contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to extremely low temperatures. Volume control The sound level at least 4" (10 cm) of free space along the sides and top of the equipment. 4" (10 cm) 4" (10 cm) 4" (10 cm) General Information Use the speaker on a firm, level surface free from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment (home computers...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... 20. Function Pad/Indicator 21 18. DTS Indicator 20 10. Dolby Digital Indicator 20 7 Dolby Virtual Speaker Pad/Indicator 20 8. Dolby Prologic II Indicator 20 9. Left Front Speaker 2. News Pad/Indicator 19 14. Sport Pad/Indicator 19 16. On/Stand-by Pad/Indicator 19 13. Bass Reflex Duct 3. Standard Pad/Indicator 19 17. Information Display 19 12. Controls and indicators 1 2 HT-SB500 General...
... 20. Function Pad/Indicator 21 18. DTS Indicator 20 10. Dolby Digital Indicator 20 7 Dolby Virtual Speaker Pad/Indicator 20 8. Dolby Prologic II Indicator 20 9. Left Front Speaker 2. News Pad/Indicator 19 14. Sport Pad/Indicator 19 16. On/Stand-by Pad/Indicator 19 13. Bass Reflex Duct 3. Standard Pad/Indicator 19 17. Information Display 19 12. Controls and indicators 1 2 HT-SB500 General...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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..." Button (TV) or "STANDBY". Remote Control Transmitter 14 2. Dimmer/Sens On/Off Button 15 9. Bass/Treble Button 17 10. Sport Button 15 13. Standard Button 15 14. Subwoofer Level Up Button 17 17. Buttons Switch up /down the TV channels. Volume Up and Down Buttons Turn up / down Channel Up the TV and Down volume. Line 1-2 Button 17 15. On/Stand-by Button Sets the TV Input Select power to switch the input source. Center Speaker Level Up Button 17 19. Notes: Some models of SHARP...
..." Button (TV) or "STANDBY". Remote Control Transmitter 14 2. Dimmer/Sens On/Off Button 15 9. Bass/Treble Button 17 10. Sport Button 15 13. Standard Button 15 14. Subwoofer Level Up Button 17 17. Buttons Switch up /down the TV channels. Volume Up and Down Buttons Turn up / down Channel Up the TV and Down volume. Line 1-2 Button 17 15. On/Stand-by Button Sets the TV Input Select power to switch the input source. Center Speaker Level Up Button 17 19. Notes: Some models of SHARP...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... be injured. Do not stand or sit on . Preparation for Use 13 Placing the speaker Installation image: TV VCR DVD player Place the speaker as possible. Notes: As the sound from the subwoofer without a built-in ) To audio input jack To SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT jack Speaker Note: No sound is heard from the speaker is recommended to the TV as shown. HT-SB500 Audio cable (commercially available) Audio signal Commercially available subwoofer (amplifier built in...
... be injured. Do not stand or sit on . Preparation for Use 13 Placing the speaker Installation image: TV VCR DVD player Place the speaker as possible. Notes: As the sound from the subwoofer without a built-in ) To audio input jack To SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT jack Speaker Note: No sound is heard from the speaker is recommended to the TV as shown. HT-SB500 Audio cable (commercially available) Audio signal Commercially available subwoofer (amplifier built in...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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Refer the operation manual of the equipment to avoid fuzzy pictures or noises. Fully insert the plugs to be connected. HT-SB500 Falling prevention Safety wires (not supplied) are useful to TV, use either LINE IN 1 jacks or AUDIO LINE IN 2 jack only. Tuner receiving for Use Loop the safety wires (not supplied) into each hole as shown and tie the safety wires to TVs Caution: Turn off the...
Refer the operation manual of the equipment to avoid fuzzy pictures or noises. Fully insert the plugs to be connected. HT-SB500 Falling prevention Safety wires (not supplied) are useful to TV, use either LINE IN 1 jacks or AUDIO LINE IN 2 jack only. Tuner receiving for Use Loop the safety wires (not supplied) into each hole as shown and tie the safety wires to TVs Caution: Turn off the...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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HT-SB500 To select LINE IN 2 function: On speaker: Press FUNCTION button repeatedly until "L1" is continuously in low level, the speaker will automatically power off. TV Connecting to a TV (with Headphone jack) If the TV/monitor has headphone jack, connect it to the LINE IN 1 jacks on the sound bar system will mute and recover after several seconds. If the speaker volume is displayed. On remote control: Press LINE 1-2 button repeatedly until "L2" is...
HT-SB500 To select LINE IN 2 function: On speaker: Press FUNCTION button repeatedly until "L1" is continuously in low level, the speaker will automatically power off. TV Connecting to a TV (with Headphone jack) If the TV/monitor has headphone jack, connect it to the LINE IN 1 jacks on the sound bar system will mute and recover after several seconds. If the speaker volume is displayed. On remote control: Press LINE 1-2 button repeatedly until "L2" is...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... output jack To the TV (video) Coaxial digital audio cable (commercially available) To optical digital audio output jack Optical digital audio cable (commercially available) Preparation for Use Audio signal Audio signal To OPTICAL input jack To COAXIAL input jack Speaker Note: When connecting with an optical digital cable, set the digital output of the digital tuner. 16 HT-SB500 Connecting a digital tuner, etc. Refer to the operation manual of the digital tuner to PCM. To select DIGITAL 1 (optical input) or DIGITAL 2 (digital input) function: On speaker: Press FUNCTION button...
... output jack To the TV (video) Coaxial digital audio cable (commercially available) To optical digital audio output jack Optical digital audio cable (commercially available) Preparation for Use Audio signal Audio signal To OPTICAL input jack To COAXIAL input jack Speaker Note: When connecting with an optical digital cable, set the digital output of the digital tuner. 16 HT-SB500 Connecting a digital tuner, etc. Refer to the operation manual of the digital tuner to PCM. To select DIGITAL 1 (optical input) or DIGITAL 2 (digital input) function: On speaker: Press FUNCTION button...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... the battery holder. Preparation for Use HT-SB500 Remote control Battery installation 1 Insert pin into the remote control. The remote control can enjoy your system. Replace only with a soft cloth. Remote sensor Precautions for battery use : Replace the battery if the operating distance is incorrectly replaced. Exposing the sensor on the speaker with the same or equivalent type. Change the lighting or the direction of time. Purchase "CR 2025", coin lithium...
... the battery holder. Preparation for Use HT-SB500 Remote control Battery installation 1 Insert pin into the remote control. The remote control can enjoy your system. Replace only with a soft cloth. Remote sensor Precautions for battery use : Replace the battery if the operating distance is incorrectly replaced. Exposing the sensor on the speaker with the same or equivalent type. Change the lighting or the direction of time. Purchase "CR 2025", coin lithium...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... properly. HT-SB500 Volume control Speaker operation: Touch volume up pad to increase the volume and touch volume down pad to decrease the volume. 00 01 02 ..... 59 60 Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME + button to decrease the volume. The power indicator turns green. Volume auto fade-in If you turn off and on the speaker with the volume set to indicate pad positions. Sound mode indicator and display bright. button to increase the volume and the VOLUME - All...
... properly. HT-SB500 Volume control Speaker operation: Touch volume up pad to increase the volume and touch volume down pad to decrease the volume. 00 01 02 ..... 59 60 Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME + button to decrease the volume. The power indicator turns green. Volume auto fade-in If you turn off and on the speaker with the volume set to indicate pad positions. Sound mode indicator and display bright. button to increase the volume and the VOLUME - All...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... supporting the Dolby Digital system and DTS system. Lights up if 2ch sound signals are detected. One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use . Press the Dolby Virtual Speaker button. In this case, set the DVS mode to "ON" for 2 channel stereo signals, Dolby Pro Logic II brings out virtual sound effects through the signals converted into 5.1ch. If you can enjoy the realistic sound effect in the home theatre system. When setting Dolby Virtual speaker...
... supporting the Dolby Digital system and DTS system. Lights up if 2ch sound signals are detected. One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use . Press the Dolby Virtual Speaker button. In this case, set the DVS mode to "ON" for 2 channel stereo signals, Dolby Pro Logic II brings out virtual sound effects through the signals converted into 5.1ch. If you can enjoy the realistic sound effect in the home theatre system. When setting Dolby Virtual speaker...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... to turn from ORANGE to RED. General control (continued) Subwoofer level control The speaker level can be adjusted. To decrease the level, press the SUBWOOFER LEVEL button. -5 -4 ... +4 +5 Note: When sound from connected equipment. Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select "L1" (LINE IN 1 input) or "L2" (LINE IN 2 input). Function On the speaker: When the FUNCTION pad on the display panel. Touch the FUNCTION pad on the remote control and the STAND-BY indicator will turn off any source/signal input to speaker before...
... to turn from ORANGE to RED. General control (continued) Subwoofer level control The speaker level can be adjusted. To decrease the level, press the SUBWOOFER LEVEL button. -5 -4 ... +4 +5 Note: When sound from connected equipment. Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select "L1" (LINE IN 1 input) or "L2" (LINE IN 2 input). Function On the speaker: When the FUNCTION pad on the display panel. Touch the FUNCTION pad on the remote control and the STAND-BY indicator will turn off any source/signal input to speaker before...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... a button is wrong with the remote control. Is muting activated? Depending on . Is the input signal (selection) set to the stand-by the owner without calling a service technician. Move the speaker away from any obstructions in front of the speaker plugged in the power cord again after 5 minutes or more. Is there a strong light shining on . If something is pressed, the speaker does not respond. Set this speaker...
... a button is wrong with the remote control. Is muting activated? Depending on . Is the input signal (selection) set to the stand-by the owner without calling a service technician. Move the speaker away from any obstructions in front of the speaker plugged in the power cord again after 5 minutes or more. Is there a strong light shining on . If something is pressed, the speaker does not respond. Set this speaker...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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Condensation Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may malfunction. If problem occurs When this happens, leave the power on . If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1. References 23 HT-SB500 Caution: This operation will erase all audio input cables attached to enter the power stand-by mode and turn the power on until "CL" appears. If the speaker is operated incorrectly, it may...
Condensation Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may malfunction. If problem occurs When this happens, leave the power on . If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1. References 23 HT-SB500 Caution: This operation will erase all audio input cables attached to enter the power stand-by mode and turn the power on until "CL" appears. If the speaker is operated incorrectly, it may...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... Meaning Malfunction of the digital audio input terminal. Nonstandard signal. Signals other than DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS, Linear PCM cannot be recognized. Caution: Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). Place the speaker away from noise source and plug the AC power cord into another AC outlet. (*) or (Display blinks) Power indicator (blinks red) When there is connected properly. Play back the connected equipment. References HT-SB500 Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Periodically wipe...
... Meaning Malfunction of the digital audio input terminal. Nonstandard signal. Signals other than DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS, Linear PCM cannot be recognized. Caution: Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). Place the speaker away from noise source and plug the AC power cord into another AC outlet. (*) or (Display blinks) Power indicator (blinks red) When there is connected properly. Play back the connected equipment. References HT-SB500 Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Periodically wipe...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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...Speaker Audio output terminals Input terminals Dimensions Weight HT-SB500 3.1-way Speaker System Front speakers: 1-9/16" (40 mm) Full Range (x 2) Impedance: 12 ohms / Channel Centre Speaker: 1-9/16" (40 mm) Full Range (x 2) Impedance: 6 ohms (12 ohms x 2 parallel connections) Subwoofer: 2-1/4" (57 mm) Woofer (x4) Impedance: 3 ohms (12 ohms x 4 parallel connections) Subwoofer Pre Out: 10 kohms Analogue input (LINE 1): RCA type x 1pair (L/R) 500 mV / 47 kohms Analogue input (LINE 2): Stereo mini jack Ø 3.5 mm 100 mV / 47 kohms Coaxial digital input (DIGITAL 1): RCA type x 1 Optical digital...
...Speaker Audio output terminals Input terminals Dimensions Weight HT-SB500 3.1-way Speaker System Front speakers: 1-9/16" (40 mm) Full Range (x 2) Impedance: 12 ohms / Channel Centre Speaker: 1-9/16" (40 mm) Full Range (x 2) Impedance: 6 ohms (12 ohms x 2 parallel connections) Subwoofer: 2-1/4" (57 mm) Woofer (x4) Impedance: 3 ohms (12 ohms x 4 parallel connections) Subwoofer Pre Out: 10 kohms Analogue input (LINE 1): RCA type x 1pair (L/R) 500 mV / 47 kohms Analogue input (LINE 2): Stereo mini jack Ø 3.5 mm 100 mV / 47 kohms Coaxial digital input (DIGITAL 1): RCA type x 1 Optical digital...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. In no charge to have Proof of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: HT-SB500 SOUND BAR...
... FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. In no charge to have Proof of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: HT-SB500 SOUND BAR...