Sharp HT-CN300W User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. T o obtain the best
performance from this product, please read this manual carefully .
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.

HOME CINEMA COMMAND

MODEL

HT-CN300W

OPERATION MANUAL

HT-CN300W Home Cinema Command consisting of HT -CN300W (main
unit), CP-CN300WF (front speakers), CP-CN300WC (centre speaker)
and CP-CN300WR (surround speakers).

HT-CN300W

Special notes

Contents

General Information

Warning:

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When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, mains voltage is still
present inside the unit. When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY
position, the unit may be brought into operation by the timer mode or remote
control.

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This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remo ve covers unless qualified
to do so. This unit contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from
the socket before any service operation and when not in use for a long period.

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The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers
unless qualified to do so. It contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains
plug from the main outlet socket before any service operation or when not in use
for a long period.

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.

Notes:

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The letters in brackets contained in the model number indicate the colour of the
product only. Operation and specifications are unaffected.

- Special notes / Contents -

Page

General Information

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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6

Connections

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Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8

Aerial connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote control sensor connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 11

Connecting to the AC socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Speaker Installation

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Placing the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the speakers on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Remote Control

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Preparing the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operation buttons on the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 19

Memorising the remote control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21

Basic Operation

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Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Display control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Sound control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Enjoy Surround Sound (sound mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - 26

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening to a memorised station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Advanced Features

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Speaker settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 31

Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 33

References

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Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 35

Error indicators and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Accessories

Green

Surround (left):

15 m (45')

Front (left):

5 m (15')

RedWhite

Blue Grey

Centre:

5 m (15')

Front (right):

5 m (15')

Surround (right):

15 m (45')

Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

(RADPA6006BGZZ)

Remote control 1 AC adaptor for remote control 1"AA" size battery (UM/SUM-3,

R6, HP-7 or similar) 2

Labels for remote control 1 FM/AM loop aerial 1 Remote control sensor 1

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- Accessories -

Double-sided tape for remote

control sensor 1

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

Video cable 1 Speaker cushion 20 Speaker connection lead 5

General Information

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Precautions

General

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Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated area and that
there is at least 10 cm (4") of free space along the sides and back. There must
also be a minimum of 15 cm (6") of free space on the top of the unit.

10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")

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Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from
vibration.

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Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong
magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and
electronic/electrical equipment (home computers,
facsimiles, etc.) which generates electrical noise.

- Precautions -

15 cm (6")

10 cm (4")

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Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing
it from the wall socket, as pulling the lead can
damage internal wires.

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Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result
in electric shock. Refer internal service to your
local SHARP service facility.

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The ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

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No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.

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Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

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This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F).

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When carrying the unit by hand, do not hold the subwoofer located on the lower
part. The subwoofer may be damaged.

Correct

Warning:

General Information

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Do not place anything on top of the unit.

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Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F) or to
extremely low temperatures.

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If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power lead from the wall
socket. Plug the AC power lead back in, and then turn on your system.

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In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for
safety.

The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this product
with a higher voltage other than that which is specified is dangerous and ma y result in
a fire or other type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible
for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is
specified.

Volume control

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The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker efficiency, location,
and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, to
avoid this do not turn the volume on to full at switch on and listen to music at
moderate levels.

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Controls and indicator s

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14

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Remote control

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1.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.Operation Buttons for Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4.Sound Mode Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

5.Dynamic Sound Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

6.Remote Control Sensor for Learn Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7.Speaker Set Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

8.Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 28

9.Learn Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

10.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

11.DVD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

12.Video-1 Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

13.Tuner/Band Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

14.Video-2/Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

15.Memory 1/2 Buttons for Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

16.Label Sealing Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

17.Clock Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

18.Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

19.Timer/Sleep Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

20.TV Screen Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

21.Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

22.Extra Bass/Demo Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 23

23.Equaliser Mode Selector Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

24.Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 27, 29, 32

25.Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 29, 32

26.Learn/Transmit Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

27.3.6 V DC Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

28.Memory 1/2 Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20

Reference page

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General Information

Controls and indicators (continued)

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Front

Back

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- Controls and indicators -

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26
27

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12

Main unit (with subwoofer)

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1.Memory Indicator

2.Timer Play Indicator

3.Sleep Indicator

4.Extra Bass Indicator

5.Digital Theatre System Indicator

6.FM Stereo Mode Indicator

7.FM Stereo Receiving Indicator

8.Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator

9.Dolby Virtual Indicator

10.Dolby Digital Indicator

11.Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

12.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

13.Remote Control Sensor Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

14.TV Type Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

15.TV Monitor Output Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

16.DVD Video Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

17.Video and Audio Input Sockets (VIDEO 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

18.Video and Audio Input Sockets (VIDEO 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

19.AC Voltage Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

20.Subwoofer

21.AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

22.DVD Optical Digital Audio Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

23.DVD Coaxial Digital Audio Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

24.Span Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

25.FM/AM Loop Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

26.Video and Audio Output Sockets (VIDEO 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

27.Auxiliary Audio Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

28.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Reference page

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Front/Centre/Surround speakers

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1.Full-Range Speaker

Front Side

2

1

3

Bottom

2.Angle Adjusting Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.Label indication

Front Speaker (right): Red
Front Speaker (left): White
Centre Speaker: Green
Surround Speaker (right): Grey
Surround Speaker (left): Blue

4.Mounting Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6.Mounting Screw Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Speaker cushion:

Attach the cushions to the bottom of the speakers to prevent
them from sliding.

Reference page

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4

6

Remote control sensor

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1.Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.Remote Control Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

3.Remote Sensor Connection Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Double-sided tape for remote control sensor:

You can fix the remote control sensor with the supplied tape.

Reference page

- Controls and indicators -

General Information

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2

Caution:

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3

Carefully choose where you place the remote control sensor as the adhesive tape
may damage or peel the surface coating when the tape is removed.

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Never locate the remote control sensor in an unstable place. Otherwise it may fall.

Note:

Fix the remote control sensor on a flat surface.

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Speaker connections

Black

Connections

- Speaker connections -

Front speaker
(right)

Red

Red

Surround speaker
(right)

Main unit
(with subwoofer)

Centre
speaker

Black

Green

Red

Green

Red

White

Front speaker
(left)

Black

White

Surround speaker
(left)

Red

Black

Red

Grey

Black

Blue

Grey

Red

Blue

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Plug cover

Plug

Aerial connection

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The speaker terminals on the main unit, the tube and plugs of the speaker lead, and
speaker labels are distinguished by colour.
Connect the speaker and the unit by matching the colours.
Connect the speaker wires to the speakers first, then to the unit.

Speaker

Label

Black

Red

Tube

Recess

Main unit

Label

Speaker plug

Plug in with the rising
side facing up.

Caution:

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Only the supplied speakers should be used with this unit.

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Make sure to connect the speakers after unplugging the unit.

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Do not mistake and , and right and left terminals of the speaker leads.

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Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each
other.

Connect the FM/AM loop aerial to
the ANTENNA socket.

Position the FM aerial wire and rotate the AM loop aerial for optimum reception.
Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, or attach it to a stand or on a wall with screws
(not supplied).

Notes:

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Placing the aerial on the unit, or near the AC power lead or the remote sensor may
cause noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.

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Do not connect the attached FM aerial to an external FM aerial. Otherwise, trouble
may occur.

Installing the AM loop aerial:

< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >

Wall

Screws
(not supplied)

Remote control sensor connection

Connect the plug of the remote
control sensor and push the plug
cover until it clicks.

Removing the remote control sensor:

Push the upper and lower sides of the plug cover and take the
plug off the unit to disconnect the remote control sensor.

Push

Connections

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Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured.

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Insert the speaker plug fully with the rising side facing up.

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Hold the speaker plug when removing it from the unit. Pulling the lead may cause
breakage.

Push

Caution:

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Hold the connection plug of the remote control sensor when removing it from the
unit. Pulling the lead may cause breakage.

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Make sure of the top and bottom of the plug when plugging in the remote control
sensor.

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Connecting other equipment

To enjoy images or music, connect other equipment to the main unit with the supplied video cable for TV or you can purchase commercially available cables.

Only one video cable is supplied with this unit.

TV

Camcorder,
Satellite receiver, etc.

Connections

- Connecting other equipment -

Tape deck, etc.

S-video cable

Video cable (supplied)

(See page 10.)

Video cable

Audio cable

(See page 11.)

Audio cable

(See page 11.)

Optical digital audio cable

or

Coaxial digital audio cable

S-video cable

Video cable

Video cable

Audio cable

Video cable

Audio cable

DVD player

(See page 10.)

VCR

(See page 11.)

Video cable:

Yellow Yellow

Audio cable:

White (Left)

Red (Right)

White (Left)

Red (Right)

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Caution:

Turn off all other equipment before making this connection.

Notes:

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Refer to the operation manual of the equipment to be connected.

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Insert the plugs fully to avoid fuzzy pictures or noise.

Connecting the TV

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Connect the TV to the main unit with the supplied video cable. If your TV has S-video
input socket, connect the commercially available S-video cable to enjoy clearer
images on DVDs.

Video cable (supplied)

S-video cable

To video input socket

To S-video input socket

Notes:

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Change the TV input in accordance with the connected socket.

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Do not connect other equipment between the TV and this unit. If they are
connected via a VCR, pictures may be distorted.

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When the video and S-video cables are both connected, the images from the S­video input socket appears on your TV.

Caution:

The settings appear only when the TV is connected with a video cable. They
will not appear when the TV is connected with an S-video cable.
During the tuner or auxiliary mode, the TV screen display will not be shown.

(See page 23 for the TV screen display.)

Example: TV scr een display

TV

Connecting the DVD player

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Use the video cable or the S-video cable for receiving images. The S-video cable can
realise clearer images. For audio, connect with the optical digital cable or the coaxial
digital cable.

To connect to the video socket with the video cable:

Coaxial digital

audio cable

Optical digital audio cable

Video cable

To video output socket

DVD player

Note:

When connecting a DVD player with a video cable, be sure to use another video
cable for the TV.

To connect to the S-video socket with the S-video cable:

Coaxial digital
audio cable

Optical digital audio cable

S-video cable

To S-video output socket

DVD player

Note:

When connecting a DV D pla yer with an S-video cable, be sure to use another S-video
cable for the TV. This unit cannot convert the S-video signal into the video or other
signals.

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Connections

- Connecting other equipment -

Switching the DVD audio input:

Switch the DVD's audio signal with the remote control according to the connected
socket, "DIG1" (optical) or "DIG2" (coaxial) (see page 18).

Optical digital socket cap:

When using the optical digital socket, remove the cap
first. After using the socket, replace the cap.

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Connecting other equipment (continued)

Connecting the VCR (VIDEO 1)

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Video cable

Audio cable

Audio cable

Video cable

Notes:

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Connect the unit and the TV with a video cable. The image of the equipment
connected to the VIDEO 1 IN sockets does not appear on the TV even if it is
connected with an S-video cable.

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The image and sound are not emitted from the VIDEO 1 OUT sockets when the

equipment is connected to the DVD or VIDEO 1 IN sockets.
If connected to the VIDEO 2 IN sockets, they are emitted from the VIDEO 1 OUT
sockets. If connected to the AUX IN sockets or whilst in the tuner mode, only the
sound is emitted.

Connecting the camcorder, satellite

Connections

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receiver, etc. (VIDEO 2)

- Connecting other equipment -

Audio cable

Video cable

Note:

Connect the unit and the TV with a video cable. The image of the equipment
connected to the VIDEO 2 IN sockets does not appear on the TV even if it is
connected with an S-video cable.

To video

output socket

To video

input socket

To video
output socket

To audio
output sockets

To audio
output sockets

To audio
input sockets

Camcorder,
Satellite receiver, etc.

VCR

Connecting the tape deck, etc. (AUX)

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Audio cable

To audio output sockets

Tape deck, etc.

Selecting the colour TV system

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There are two colour TV systems: PAL and NTSC.
Select either PAL or NTSC according to the TV connected.

To select the colour TV system:

Set the TV TYPE switch (on the rear panel) to PAL or NTSC.

Notes:

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This unit can display on the TV its current speaker and mode settings when
connected to the TV via a video cable in the DVD or VIDEO mode.

However, if TV TYPE is set to NTSC when PAL system TV is connected, or vice

versa, the settings will not show correctly. (The display may show in black and white
or may be distorted.) Set accordingly.

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Set the colour system (PAL/NTSC) of your DVD or VCR according to the
connecting TV.

If the settings of TV, DVD/VCR and TV TYPE of this product do not match, pictures

will not show correctly or will be scrambled.

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