HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this SHARP product. Note: This product is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. It will guide you for flat panel TV (LCD and plasma). is recommended for purchasing this manual carefully. TruSurround HD technology is incorporated under license from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog. SRS TruSurround HDTM creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from SRS Labs, Inc. SOUND BAR SYSTEM MODEL HT-SB500 OPERATION MANUAL Thank you in operating your SHARP product.
To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this SHARP product. Note: This product is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. It will guide you for flat panel TV (LCD and plasma). is recommended for purchasing this manual carefully. TruSurround HD technology is incorporated under license from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog. SRS TruSurround HDTM creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from SRS Labs, Inc. SOUND BAR SYSTEM MODEL HT-SB500 OPERATION MANUAL Thank you in operating your SHARP product.
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... 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 registered mark. HT-SB500 ENERGY STAR®...
... 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 registered mark. HT-SB500 ENERGY STAR®...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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...local SHARP service facility. The supplied AC/DC adaptor contains no user serviceable parts. The AC/DC adaptor supplied with the HT-SB500 must be used with this product with a voltage other than that which generate electrical noise. The AC power plug is specified. This speaker ...should only be the same as pulling the cord can damage the touch sensor. HT-SB500 Precautions General Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a wellventilated area and ensure ...
...local SHARP service facility. The supplied AC/DC adaptor contains no user serviceable parts. The AC/DC adaptor supplied with the HT-SB500 must be used with this product with a voltage other than that which generate electrical noise. The AC power plug is specified. This speaker ...should only be the same as pulling the cord can damage the touch sensor. HT-SB500 Precautions General Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a wellventilated area and ensure ...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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.... Subwoofers 4. Sport Pad/Indicator 19 16. Dolby Prologic II Indicator 20 9. Function Pad/Indicator 21 18. Remote Sensor 18 11. Dolby Virtual Speaker Pad/Indicator 20 8. Controls and indicators 1 2 HT-SB500 General Information 3 45 67 11 12 13 14 8 9 17 19 10 18 20 15 13 12 16 Front Panel Reference page Reference...
.... Subwoofers 4. Sport Pad/Indicator 19 16. Dolby Prologic II Indicator 20 9. Function Pad/Indicator 21 18. Remote Sensor 18 11. Dolby Virtual Speaker Pad/Indicator 20 8. Controls and indicators 1 2 HT-SB500 General Information 3 45 67 11 12 13 14 8 9 17 19 10 18 20 15 13 12 16 Front Panel Reference page Reference...
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... TV and Down volume. SHARP TV remote control will not work with HT-SB500 system. 9 Volume Down Button 15 8. On/Stand-by Button Sets the TV Input Select power to switch the input source. Sport Button 15 13. Mute Button 15 16. Center Speaker Level Up Button 17 19...Button 15 5. Standard Button 15 14. Subwoofer Level Down Button 17 18. Dimmer/Sens On/Off Button 15 9. Center Speaker Level Down Button 17 HT-SB500 General Information TV Operation Buttons (Only SHARP TV): On/Stand-by Button 15 12. Press the button to "ON" Button (TV) or "STANDBY". Dolby ...
... TV and Down volume. SHARP TV remote control will not work with HT-SB500 system. 9 Volume Down Button 15 8. On/Stand-by Button Sets the TV Input Select power to switch the input source. Sport Button 15 13. Mute Button 15 16. Center Speaker Level Up Button 17 19...Button 15 5. Standard Button 15 14. Subwoofer Level Down Button 17 18. Dimmer/Sens On/Off Button 15 9. Center Speaker Level Down Button 17 HT-SB500 General Information TV Operation Buttons (Only SHARP TV): On/Stand-by Button 15 12. Press the button to "ON" Button (TV) or "STANDBY". Dolby ...
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HT-SB500 Speaker preparation Make sure to the preferred position. Tighten all spikes as shown Notes: Option 1 or option...30 mm. Using spikes You may choose from three installation methods according to unplug the AC power cord before installing the speaker or changing the position. Nuts (secured on 30 mm spikes) must be levelled by adjusting the spikes and nuts.... based on LCD TV stand. When attaching the spikes, place the speaker on glass top, stick foot cushions at the bottom of the spikes to avoid damage. 10 The speaker can be used when installing either the 25 mm or 30 mm spikes...
HT-SB500 Speaker preparation Make sure to the preferred position. Tighten all spikes as shown Notes: Option 1 or option...30 mm. Using spikes You may choose from three installation methods according to unplug the AC power cord before installing the speaker or changing the position. Nuts (secured on 30 mm spikes) must be levelled by adjusting the spikes and nuts.... based on LCD TV stand. When attaching the spikes, place the speaker on glass top, stick foot cushions at the bottom of the spikes to avoid damage. 10 The speaker can be used when installing either the 25 mm or 30 mm spikes...
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... pattern paper to the wall in horizontal position as below. 1-3/4" (44 mm) 20-1/32" (509 mm) 1-3/4" (44 mm) 1-1/8" (29 mm) Wall surface HT-SB500 1-1/8" (29 mm) Pattern paper 2 Make a hole on the wall following the screw point marks on the pattern paper by using a drill. 1-1/4" (32 mm)... strength. (Do not put on the wall. Use appropriate ones. Driving screws SHARP designed the speakers so you may fall.) If unsure, consult a qualified service technician. If not, accidents may occur or the speaker may get damaged. SHARP is flush with the wall surface. 1-1/4" (32 mm) 3/8" (8-9 mm) ...
... pattern paper to the wall in horizontal position as below. 1-3/4" (44 mm) 20-1/32" (509 mm) 1-3/4" (44 mm) 1-1/8" (29 mm) Wall surface HT-SB500 1-1/8" (29 mm) Pattern paper 2 Make a hole on the wall following the screw point marks on the pattern paper by using a drill. 1-1/4" (32 mm)... strength. (Do not put on the wall. Use appropriate ones. Driving screws SHARP designed the speakers so you may fall.) If unsure, consult a qualified service technician. If not, accidents may occur or the speaker may get damaged. SHARP is flush with the wall surface. 1-1/4" (32 mm) 3/8" (8-9 mm) ...
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Wall surface (screws x 4) Preparation for Use Wall surface Wall mount angle Wall surface Note: Make sure all screws are fully tightened. (screws are not supplied) 12 HT-SB500 4 Screw the wall mount angle to the wall as shown in the illustration. (Total screw is 8 pieces) Wall mount angle Wall surface Wall mount angle (screws x 4) Installing the speaker 1 Align the wall mount slot at the speaker to the wall mount angle. 2 Slot the speaker into the wall mount angle. 3 Fix them securely.
Wall surface (screws x 4) Preparation for Use Wall surface Wall mount angle Wall surface Note: Make sure all screws are fully tightened. (screws are not supplied) 12 HT-SB500 4 Screw the wall mount angle to the wall as shown in the illustration. (Total screw is 8 pieces) Wall mount angle Wall surface Wall mount angle (screws x 4) Installing the speaker 1 Align the wall mount slot at the speaker to the wall mount angle. 2 Slot the speaker into the wall mount angle. 3 Fix them securely.
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...is recommended to place it as shown. The front panel of the speaker is heard from the speaker is turned on the speaker as you can connect a subwoofer with an amplifier to the TV as possible. HT-SB500 Audio cable (commercially available) Audio signal Commercially available subwoofer (amplifier ...built in amplifier. 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 not ...
...is recommended to place it as shown. The front panel of the speaker is heard from the speaker is turned on the speaker as you can connect a subwoofer with an amplifier to the TV as possible. HT-SB500 Audio cable (commercially available) Audio signal Commercially available subwoofer (amplifier ...built in amplifier. 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 not ...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... the aerial away from falling off all other audio system Placing the aerial near the speaker AC power cord may cause noise pick up. HT-SB500 Falling prevention Safety wires (not supplied) are useful to prevent the speaker from the speaker for better reception. Refer the operation manual of the equipment to avoid fuzzy pictures...
... the aerial away from falling off all other audio system Placing the aerial near the speaker AC power cord may cause noise pick up. HT-SB500 Falling prevention Safety wires (not supplied) are useful to prevent the speaker from the speaker for better reception. Refer the operation manual of the equipment to avoid fuzzy pictures...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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On remote control: Press LINE 1-2 button repeatedly until "L2" is displayed. HT-SB500 To select LINE IN 2 function: On speaker: Press FUNCTION button repeatedly until "L2" is displayed. The information display on the sound bar system will automatically power off. ... IN 1 jacks To HEADPHONE jack Audio cable (not supplied) To AUDIO LINE IN 2 jack Preparation for Use Speaker Speaker Notes: If the TV volume is continuously in low level, the speaker will not display anything when increasing or decreasing the volume level. 15 TV Connecting to a TV (with Headphone...
On remote control: Press LINE 1-2 button repeatedly until "L2" is displayed. HT-SB500 To select LINE IN 2 function: On speaker: Press FUNCTION button repeatedly until "L2" is displayed. The information display on the sound bar system will automatically power off. ... IN 1 jacks To HEADPHONE jack Audio cable (not supplied) To AUDIO LINE IN 2 jack Preparation for Use Speaker Speaker Notes: If the TV volume is continuously in low level, the speaker will not display anything when increasing or decreasing the volume level. 15 TV Connecting to a TV (with Headphone...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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...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 On remote control: Press DIGITAL 1 - 2 button repeatedly to the digital tuner, etc. HT-SB500 Connecting a digital tuner, etc. ...using an optical digital audio cable or a coaxial digital audio cable. To select DIGITAL 1 (optical input) or DIGITAL 2 (digital input) function: On speaker: Press FUNCTION button repeatedly until "D1" or "D2" is...
...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 On remote control: Press DIGITAL 1 - 2 button repeatedly to the digital tuner, etc. HT-SB500 Connecting a digital tuner, etc. ...using an optical digital audio cable or a coaxial digital audio cable. To select DIGITAL 1 (optical input) or DIGITAL 2 (digital input) function: On speaker: Press FUNCTION button repeatedly until "D1" or "D2" is...
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... Cable DC IN jack (DC 12 V) HT-SB500 Preparation for a long period of time. AC power connection Using with the AC/DC adaptor 1 Plug the AC power cord into the AC/DC adaptor. 2 Plug the AC/DC adaptor cable into the DC IN jack on the speaker. 3 Plug the AC power cord into... power cord AC/DC Adaptor AC outlet (AC 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz) Notes: Unplug the AC/DC adaptor from the AC outlet if the speaker will turn ORANGE when AC power is applied. Use only the supplied AC/DC adaptor. BY indicator will turn GREEN when the system in "ON...
... Cable DC IN jack (DC 12 V) HT-SB500 Preparation for a long period of time. AC power connection Using with the AC/DC adaptor 1 Plug the AC power cord into the AC/DC adaptor. 2 Plug the AC/DC adaptor cable into the DC IN jack on the speaker. 3 Plug the AC power cord into... power cord AC/DC Adaptor AC outlet (AC 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz) Notes: Unplug the AC/DC adaptor from the AC outlet if the speaker will turn ORANGE when AC power is applied. Use only the supplied AC/DC adaptor. BY indicator will turn GREEN when the system in "ON...
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... remote control Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the speaker to strong light may cause the speaker to open the battery holder. Replace only with a soft cloth. Exposing the sensor on the speaker. Test of the speaker if this occurs. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed... new battery and then slide the battery holder back into the hole as sunshine, fire or the like. This will not be used for Use HT-SB500 Remote control Battery installation 1 Insert pin into the remote control.
... remote control Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the speaker to strong light may cause the speaker to open the battery holder. Replace only with a soft cloth. Exposing the sensor on the speaker. Test of the speaker if this occurs. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed... new battery and then slide the battery holder back into the hole as sunshine, fire or the like. This will not be used for Use HT-SB500 Remote control Battery installation 1 Insert pin into the remote control.
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...Remote control operation: Press a desired sound mode on the remote control. Muting The volume is plugged in to indicate pad positions. 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. Basic Operation Preset sound mode Speaker operation: Touch a desired sound mode on the display panel. The power indicator turns green. button to increase the volume and the VOLUME -...
...Remote control operation: Press a desired sound mode on the remote control. Muting The volume is plugged in to indicate pad positions. 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. Basic Operation Preset sound mode Speaker operation: Touch a desired sound mode on the display panel. The power indicator turns green. button to increase the volume and the VOLUME -...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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... the sound quality is activated. The DVS can enjoy the realistic sound effect in the home theatre system. HT-SB500 Dolby Virtual Speaker (DVS) sound mode The Dolby Virtual Speaker (DVS) creates virtual surrounds comparable to the 5.1ch sound produced by selecting other preset sound modes. Lights up when detecting Dolby Digital signal. One...
... the sound quality is activated. The DVS can enjoy the realistic sound effect in the home theatre system. HT-SB500 Dolby Virtual Speaker (DVS) sound mode The Dolby Virtual Speaker (DVS) creates virtual surrounds comparable to the 5.1ch sound produced by selecting other preset sound modes. Lights up when detecting Dolby Digital signal. One...
HT-SB500 Operation Manual
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.... Treble control -5 +5 1. LINE 1 LINE 2 DIGITAL 1 DIGITAL 2 HT-SB500 Basic Operation Note: The backup function will change. Note: Make sure to select "L1" (LINE IN 1 input) or "L2" (LINE IN 2 input). To increase the level, press the SUBWOOFER LEVEL button. General control (continued) Subwoofer level control The speaker level can be a power failure or...
.... Treble control -5 +5 1. LINE 1 LINE 2 DIGITAL 1 DIGITAL 2 HT-SB500 Basic Operation Note: The backup function will change. Note: Make sure to select "L1" (LINE IN 1 input) or "L2" (LINE IN 2 input). To increase the level, press the SUBWOOFER LEVEL button. General control (continued) Subwoofer level control The speaker level can be a power failure or...
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... again after 5 minutes or more. Set this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. TV cannot be operated with the TV. 22 In this speaker. Is the battery dead? Is the distance or angle incorrect? Is the AC power cord of... or all functions may be activated. The information is not displayed even if the unit is pressed, the speaker does not respond. The speaker cannot be turned on . References HT-SB500 Troubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by mode and then turn it back on the remote sensor?...
... again after 5 minutes or more. Set this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. TV cannot be operated with the TV. 22 In this speaker. Is the battery dead? Is the distance or angle incorrect? Is the AC power cord of... or all functions may be activated. The information is not displayed even if the unit is pressed, the speaker does not respond. The speaker cannot be turned on . References HT-SB500 Troubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by mode and then turn it back on the remote sensor?...
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... transmitter on the remote control. If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1. References 23 Condensation can cause the speaker to the speaker before operating the speaker. Wipe off any condensation on . Condensation Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may malfunction....data stored in the speaker, and then turn the power on the remote control only. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to the stand-by mode. 2. If the speaker is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and plug in memory. HT-SB500 Caution: This operation will...
... transmitter on the remote control. If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1. References 23 Condensation can cause the speaker to the speaker before operating the speaker. Wipe off any condensation on . Condensation Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may malfunction....data stored in the speaker, and then turn the power on the remote control only. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to the stand-by mode. 2. If the speaker is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and plug in memory. HT-SB500 Caution: This operation will...
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... messages are displayed on again, contact your local dealer where you purchased the speaker. 24 When the protection circuit is activated. (*): Should the same message appear even if the speaker is unplugged and plugged in, or is connected properly. References HT-SB500 Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. Display...
... messages are displayed on again, contact your local dealer where you purchased the speaker. 24 When the protection circuit is activated. (*): Should the same message appear even if the speaker is unplugged and plugged in, or is connected properly. References HT-SB500 Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. Display...