Sharp HT-CN400DVA, HT-CN500DVA Operation Manual

HOME THEATER WITH DVD

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MODEL

HT-CN400DVA
HT-CN500DVA

OPERATION MANUAL

ON/

OPEN/

STAND-BY

CLOSE

MUTE

SET UP

DISPLAY

LANGUAGE

TITLE

SUBTITLE

MENU/PBC

ST/MO

ENTER

PROG

SLEEP

SLOW/MEMORY

TUNING

PRESET

ADJ/VOL

LISTENING

MODE

4

321

8765

STEP

>

0

9

10

REPEAT

A-B

DIRECT

RETURN

NTSC/PAL

ANGLE

ZOOM AUDIO

MULTI

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HT-CN400DVA
HT-CN500DVA

Introduction

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

Special notes

WARNING

! 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 remote control.

! This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Nev er remove 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.

! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splash-

ing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the appara­tus.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.
No.5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents
issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems,

- Introducti o n / Spe c ial notes -

Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Important Instruction

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

! HT-CN400DVA Home Theater with DVD consisting of HT-CN400DVA (m ain unit),

CP-CN400AF (front speakers), CP-CN400AC (centre speaker), CP-CN400AR
(surround speakers) and CP-CN400ASW (subwoofer).

! HT-CN500DVA Home Theater with DVD consisting of HT-CN500DVA (m ain unit),

CP-CN500AF (front speakers), CP-CN500AC (centre speaker), CP-CN500AR
(surround speakers) and CP-CN500ASW (subwoofer).

The illustrations of the main unit in this operation manual are for the model HT­CN500DVA.

CAUTION

! This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
! Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those spec-

ified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not

attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Laser Diode Properties


Material: AlGaAs/AlGalnP
Wavelength: 785 nm/650 nm
Emission Duration: continuous
Laser Output: max. 0.6 mW

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Contents

Page

" General Information

Types of playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Description of discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 11

" System Connections

Speaker connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Aerial connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3

Connections to TV, VCR, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15

" Preparation for Use

System inst a ll a t io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Battery installatio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Turni ng the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Changing the setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 22

General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

" DVD Operation

DVD playback

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25

To resume playback after stopping (resume play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

DVD mode operatio n indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5

Various settings

Page

To change the subtitle language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

To change the audio language (audio output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

To change the TV type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

To change the audio channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

To change the display on TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

" Video CD and Super Video CD Operation

Video CD and Super Video CD playback

Playback of a video CD (super vid e o C D ) with P.B.C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

To play without activating the playback control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

To start playback from the desired point (direct play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

" CD, CD-R and CD-RW Operation

CD operation

To play in th e desired order (programmed play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

MP3 and JPEG disc operation

Playback on the MP3 m e nu screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 , 3 8

Zoom functi on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Rotating a picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

" Radio Operation

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 41

HT-CN400DV A
HT-CN500DV A

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- Contents -

Basic operation

To locate the beginning of a chapter (track) (skip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Fast forward/Fast reverse (search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6

To start playback from the desired point (direct play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Useful operation

Still picture/Frame advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

To change the angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

To zoom images (zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

To play repeatedly (repeat play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

To play the contents between the specified points repeatedly (A-B repeat) . .31

To select a title from the top menu of the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

To select a subtitle or audio language from the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

" Advanced Features

Enjoying various s o unds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 , 4 3

Adjusting speaker delay time/speaker level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 45

Sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

" References

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 48

Error indicators and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Specificati ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49, 50

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of the manual

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General Information

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HT-CN400DVA
HT-CN500DVA

Types of playable discs

General Information

The DVD player can play bac k discs bearing any of the following marks:

Disc type Disc contents Disc size

DVD Video Disc Audio and video

Super Video CD Audio and video

Video CD Audio and video

Audio CD Audio 12 cm (5")

CD-R/CD-RW (*1) Audio and picture 12 cm (5")

Or CD-R/CD-RW recorded in MP3

- Types of playable discs -

format (*2), JPEG format (*3)

(*1): The CD-R/CD-RW may not be played back properly depending on the record-

ing equipment or the disc.

(*2): If the sampling frequency is 44.1 or 48.1 kHz and the fixed bit rate is 128 kbps

or higher, MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) files can be played. However, some
of them may not be played depending on their conditions or formats.

(*3): JPEG or JPG picture discs also play on this unit. However, pictures may not

be clear (depends on resolution and recording method).

! For unplayable discs, see page 7.

(movies)

(movies)

(movies)

12 cm (5")

8 cm (3")

12 cm (5")

8 cm (3")

12 cm (5")

8 cm (3")

8 cm (3")

8 cm (3")

Icons used in this operation manual

Some functions may not be available depending on discs. The following icons indicate
the discs that can be used in the section.

! Some operations may not be performed depending on discs even if they are de-

scribed in this manual.

! During operation, " " may be displayed on the screen. This means that the opera-

tions described in this manual are not possible.

... Indicates DVDs.
... Indicates Super video CDs.
... Indicates video CDs.
... Indicates audio CDs.
... Indicates CD-R/RW with MP3 recording.
... Indicates CD-R/RW with JPEG recording.

Copyright Information:

! Unauthorised copying, broadcast, public display, transmission, public performance

and rental (regardless of whether or not such act ivities are for profit) of disc con­tents are prohibited by law.

! This system is equipped with copy protection technology that causes substantial

degradation of images when the contents of a disc are copied to a videotape.

! This system is protected by U. S . pat ents and other intellectual property rights, the

copyright for which belongs to Macrovision Cor poration. The use of Macrovision's
copy protection technology in the system is authorised by Macrovision and is
intended for home use only, unless otherwise authorised in writing by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Accessories

HT-CN400DV A
HT-CN500DV A

Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

Remote control 1 "AA" size battery

FM aerial 1 AM loop aerial 1

White and Black

(for left front speaker)

approx. 5 m (16 feet)

(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar) 2

Green and Black

(for centre speaker)

approx. 5 m (16 feet)

Audio/Video cable 1

Red and Black

(for right front speaker)

approx. 5 m (16 feet)

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- Accessories -

General Information

Purple and Black

(for subwoofer)

approx. 5 m (16 feet)

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

Blue and Black

(for left surround speaker)

approx. 15 m (49 feet)

Speaker connection lead 6

Grey and Black

(for right surround speaker)

approx. 15 m (49 feet)

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Precautions

General Information

" General

! 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 min imum of 15 cm (6") of free space on the top of the unit.

10 cm (4")

! Use the unit on a firm, level surfac e free from vibra-

tion.

! Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong mag-

netic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/
electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles,
etc.) which generates electrical noise.

! Do not place anything on top of the unit.
! Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures

- Precautions -

higher than 60°C (140°F) or to extremely low temper­atures.

! If the unit does not work properly, unplug and plug it in

again. Then turn on the unit.

! In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for safe-

ty.

! Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it

from the wall socket, as pulling the lead can damage
internal wires.

! Do not re move the out er cover, as this may result

in electric shock. Refer internal service to your lo­cal SHARP service facility.

10 cm (4")

15 cm (6")

10 cm (4")

! The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the

ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc.

! No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appa-

ratus.

! Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
! This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F).

Warning:

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

" Volume control

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

" Care of DVD/CD discs

DVD/CD discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking can occur due to
an accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow the guidelines below for maximum
enjoyment from your DVD/CD collection and player.
! Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label side from which

signals are read. Do not mark this surface.

! Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive moisture.
! Always hold the DVD/CDs by the edges. F ingerprints, dirt, or water on the DVD/

CDs can cause noise or mistrac king. If a DVD/CD is dirty or does not play properly,
clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight out from the centre, along the radius.

NO

YES
Correct

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Description of discs

HT-CN400DV A
HT-CN500DV A

" Discs that cannot be played

! DVDs without the region number "4" or

"ALL".

! DVDs with SECAM system ! Photo CD
! DVD-ROM ! CD-ROM
! DVD-RAM ! SACD
! DVD-Audio ! Discs recorded in special formats, etc.

! The discs above cannot be played at all, or no sound is heard although images

appear on the screen or vice versa.

! Incorrect operation may damage the speakers and can have an negative effect on

your hearing when played at high volume settings.

! You cannot play illegally produced discs.

Notes:

! A disc with has scratches or finger prints may not play properly. Refer to "Care of

DVD/CD discs (page 6)" and clean the disc.

! Do not play the discs of special shapes (heart or octagon shaped) as they can be

ejected whilst rotating and cause injury.

! CDG
! CDV

" Title, chapter and track

DVDs are divided into "titles" and "chapters". If the disc has more than one movie on
it, each movie is a separate "title". "Chapters" are subdivisions of titles.

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1

Audio CDs consist of "tracks".
A "track" is each tune on an audio CD.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Note:

Title, chapter, or track numbers may not be recorded on some discs.

Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

" Icons used on DVD discs

Check the icons on the DVD case before play ing your discs.

DisplayDescription

Region number (playable area number) DVD discs are programmed with region

1

4

4

Format recorded on the DVD To adopt the video format to the connect-

Recorded in 4:3.

You can enjoy wide images on a wide-screen TV, and letterbox size
images on the 4:3 size TV.

You can enjoy wide images on a wide-screen TV and 4:3 images
with the side edges cut on the 4:3 size TV.

ALL

6

Type of subtitles recorded

2

Example: Language can be selected with the SUB­1: English
2: French

Number of camera angles

2

Number of audio tracks and aud io
recording systems

Example:
1: Original <English>
(DTS 5.1 Surround)

2: English (Dolby Digital

5.1 Surround)

numbers indicating countries in which
they can be played. This system can play
discs with region number "4" or "ALL".

ed TVs ("wide-screen TV" or "4:3 size
TV").

Recorded subtitle languages.

TITLE button.

Number of angles recorded on the DVD.
Angles can be selected with the ANGLE

button.

The number of audio tracks and audio re­cording systems are indicated.

! The audio recorded on the DVD can

be switched by using the LANGUAGE
button.

! The number of audio tracks and re-

cording systems vary depending on
the DVD. Check them in the DVD's
manual.

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- Description of discs -

General Information

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Controls and indicators

" Main unit (front panel)

General Information

1

2

3

7

(1)

14

(4) (6)(5)

1.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.Disc Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

- Controls and indicators -

5.Play or Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25

6.Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

7.Power Stand-by Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

8.Function Butto n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 24, 40

9.Speaker Level Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 45

10.Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

11.Chapter (track) Skip Down or Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . 26, 40

12.Volume Up and Down or Speaker Level Adjust Buttons . . . . 23, 45

13.Chapter (track) Skip Up or Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 40

14.Speaker Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

(1) Left Front Speaker Indicator (4) Left Surround Speaker Indicator
(2) Centre Speaker Indicator (5) Subwoofer Indicator
(3) Right Front Speaker Indicator (6) Right Surround Speaker Indicator

(3)(2)

RL

C

S

RSLS

15 16

RL

C

S

RSLS

DIGITAL
Pro Logic

28 29 30 31

Reference page

4

5

6

12

13

11

8 9

222117 18 19 20

2726252423

A-B

REPEAT1SLEEPPROGCHPPRESETTRKTITLE

10

KHz

CD MP3STEREO V

15.Dolby Pro Logic Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

16.Dolby Digital Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

17.DVD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

18.Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

19.Pl ay Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

20.Title Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

21.Track Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

22.Tuner Preset Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

23.Chapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

24.Programme Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

25.Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

26.Re peat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

27.A - B Repeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

28.DTS Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

29.Stereo (2-ch) or FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 42

30.SVCD/VCD/CD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

31.MP3 or JPEG Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

MHz

12

Reference page

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" Main unit (rear panel)

2 394 5 86 7

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1.FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2.AM Loop Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.Audio Input Sockets 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.Audio Output Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15

5.Video Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

6.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

7.Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

8.AC Powe r Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

9.S-video Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Reference page

The rating label is located on the bottom of the unit.

Cooling fan

This unit is fitted with a cooling fan at the rear for improved cooling. Do not cover the
opening in this section with any obstacles.

Caution:

! The unit will get warm whilst being used. Do not touch the warm areas of the unit

for prolonged periods to avoid damage to you.

! This unit is equipped with a special function which protects the amplifier circuit

from damages. When it is activated, the sound switch is turned off. In this case,
unplug the unit and, after 15 minutes or more, plug it in again.

Cooling fan

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General Information

Controls and indicators (continued)

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3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

OPEN/
CLOSE

TITLE

SUBTITLE

MENU/PBC

PROG

SLOW/MEMORY

PRESET

LISTENING

9

RETURN

DIRECT

ANGLE

1

MUTE

SET UP

LANGUAGE

ENTER

MODE

0>10

REPEAT

ZOOM AUDIO

TUNING

ADJ/VOL

321

ON/

STAND-BY

DISPLAY

ST/MO

SLEEP

4
8765

STEP

A-B

NTSC/PAL

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

29
30
31

32
33
34

35
36

" Remote control

Reference page

1.Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

2.Set Up Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

3.Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

4.Subtitle Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

5.Title Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

6.DVD/Tuner/Auxiliary Input Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 24, 40

7.Menu/Playback Control On/Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 35, 37

8.Cursor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

9.Programme Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

10.Slow-motion or Preset Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 41

11.Fast Reverse or Preset Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 41

12.Fast Forward or Preset Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 41

13.Surround/Stereo (2-ch) Listening Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

14.Speaker Level Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 45

15.Direct Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

16.Angle Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

17.Return Butt on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

18.Zoom Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 39

19.Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

20.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

21.Language Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

22.Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

23.FM Stereo/Mono Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

24.Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

25.Sleep Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

26.Play or Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25

27.Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

28.Chapter (track) Skip Up or Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 40

29.Chapter (track) Skip Down or Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . .26, 40

30.Volume Up and Down or Speaker Level Adjust Buttons . . . . .23, 45

31.Direct Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

32.Frame Advance Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

33.A - B Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

34.NTSC/PAL Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 33

35.Repeat Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

36.Audio Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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2

1.Speaker

2.Bass Reflex Duct

3.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

" Subwoofer

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Reference page

3

Speaker grilles are removable:

Make sure nothing comes into contact with the speaker
diaphragms when you remove the speaker grilles.

" Speaker functions

Front speaker:

Reproduces left and right sound (stereo mode) or front surround sound.

Centre speaker:

Reproduces centre surround sound.

Surround speaker:

Reproduces rear surround sound.

Subwoofer:

Reproduces bass sound.

Notes:

! Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the bass reflex ducts.
! Front and centre speakers are magnetically shielded.

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HT-CN500DV A

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Reference page

1.Bass Reflex Duct

2.Woofer

3.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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Speaker connection

Speaker terminals on the main unit and speakers, and speaker wires are distinguished by colours.
Connect the speaker and the unit by matching the colours.
(For speaker installation, see page 16.)

- Speaker connection -

System Connections

Black

Front speaker

(right)

Red

Centre speaker

Black

Green

Surround speaker

Black

Black

(left)

Blue

Purple

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Black

Front speaker

(left)

White

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HT-CN500DV A

! Connecting speaker wires

Make sure to leave the AC power lead disconnected when connecting the
speakers.

To prevent accidental short circuits between and terminals, connect the
speaker wires to the speakers first and then to the unit.

1

Connect the wires to the speakers.

Black

2

Connect the other end to the main
unit.

Red

Black

Caution:

" The supplied speaker for HT-CN400DVA is designed exclusively for HT-

CN400DVA. The speaker for HT-CN500DVA is exclusively for HT-CN500DVA.
Do not connect speakers for HT-CN400DVA or HT-CN500DVA to other equip­ment. Also, do not connect other speakers to HT-CN400DVA or HT­CN500DVA. It may cause malfunction.

" Do not mistake the and , and right and left terminals of the speaker wires. (The

right speaker is placed on the right when you face the unit.)

" Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.
" Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured.
" Do not short-circuit the speaker wires. If the power is

turned on, malfunction may occur.

" When disconnecting the speaker wires, unplug the AC

power lead, and then disconnect the speaker wires from
the main unit.

Red

Black

RedBlack

Red

Incorrect

Supplied FM aerial:

Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS
socket and position the FM aerial wire in the di­rection where the strongest signal can be re­ceived.

Supplied AM loop aerial:

Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM socket.
Position the AM loop aerial for optimum recep­tion. Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, etc., or
attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not
supplied).

Note:

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

Installing the AM loop aerial:

< Assemb ling > < Attaching to the wall >

Wall Screws (not supplied)

External FM aerial:

Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception. Consult your dealer.

External FM aerial

FM aerial

AM loop
aerial

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- Connections to TV, VCR, etc. -

System Connections

Connections to TV, VCR, etc.

Caution:

Turn off all other equipment before making connections.

!

Connecting to a TV with a video input socket

Audio/Video cable 
(supplied)

To video 
input socket

Video signal

TV

!

Connecting to a TV with an S-video input socket

To S-video 

Video signal

S-video cable

(commercially available)

Audio signal

Audio cable (

commercially available

)

input socket

TV

To audio 
input sockets

! Audio connection to TV or VCR

You can enjoy surround sound from TV or VCR by connecting them to the unit as
shown.

Audio signal

Audio cable 
(commercially available)

To audio 
output sockets

TV

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Audio signal

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To listen to TV or VCR sound via the speakers of this unit:

Press the AUX button repeatedly to select the desired audio input.

Unit display

OPEN/
CLOSE

TITLE

MENU/PBC

PROG

SET UP

SUBTITLE

ENTER

MUTE

LANGUAGE

ON/

STAND-BY

DISPLAY

ST/MO

SLEEP

" For the TV, se lect "AUX

1 IN".

" For the VCR, select

"AUX 2 IN".

REPEAT1SLEEPPROGCHPESET

REPEAT1SLEEPPROGCHPESET

" Alternatively, press the FUNCTION button on

the main unit.

! Audio connection to other equipment

Audio signal

To audio 
input socket

Audio cable 
(commercially available)

Notes:

" Change the TV input in accordance with the connected socket.
" Do not connect other equipment (VCR, etc.) between the TV and this unit. Pic-

tures may be distorted.

" Refer to the operation manual of the equipment to be connected.
" Insert the plugs fully to avoid fuzzy pictures or noise.

MD recorder

! Connecting the AC power lead

After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power lead
of this unit into the wall socket.

A-B

KHz
MHz

A-B

KHz
MHz

2

Wall socket

(AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

Note:

Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not be used for a pro­longed period of time.

- Connections to TV, VCR, etc. -

System Connections

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Preparation for Use

! Placing the speaker system

The best surround effect will be achieved by placing each speaker at the same
distance from the listening position.
It is recommended to arrange the speakers as shown below.

Front 

speaker (left)

Subwoofer

Surround 
speaker (left)



Note:

If speakers cannot be placed at equal distances, refer to "Speaker delay time set­ting" (see page 44).

- System installation -

Installation image:

Centre 

speaker

Front 
speaker (right)

Surround 
speaker (right)


Notes:

" Place the TV halfway between the front speakers.
" It is recommended that the centre speaker be placed near the television.
" Place the surround speakers at a position just above the height of your ears.
" The subwoofer vibrates whilst reproducing bass. Place it o n a stable, sturdy sur-

face.

" The bass sound from the subwoofer is non-directional, however, it is recom-

mended to place it as close as left and right speakers.

Centre speaker

Same distance

Front speaker (left)

Same distance

Front speaker (right)

! Magnetically shielded speakers

The front and centre speakers may be placed beside or near the TV as they are mag­netically shielded. However, discolouration may occur depending on the TV type.

If colour variation occurs...

Tur n off the TV (with the power switch).
After 15 - 30 minutes, turn the TV on again.

If the colour variation is still present...

Move the speakers further away from the TV.
Refer to the manual of the TV for details.

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Note:

The surround speakers and subwoofer are not magnetically shielded.

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