Sharp HT-SB500 User Manual
SOUND BAR SYSTEM
MODEL
HT-SB500
OPERATION MANUAL
Note:
This product is recommended for flat panel TV (LCD and
plasma).
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.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround HD technology is incor porated under license
from SRS Labs, Inc.
SRS TruSurround HDTM creates an immersive, feature-rich surround
sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high
frequency detail and clear dialog.
HT-SB500
SPECIAL NOTES
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PART
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERS
Explanation of Graphical S
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Important Instruction
For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft,
please record below the model number and serial number which
are located on the bottom of the unit.
Please retain this information.
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FOR YOUR RECORDS
Model number .......................................................
Serial number .......................................................
Date of purchase .......................................................
Place of purchase .......................................................
IDE. REFER S
S INS
ONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
ymbols:
ERVIC-
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipmen t does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
I ncrease the separation between the equipment an d receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
WARNING
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can
also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly
handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured
with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can
result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential
danger, please observe the following instructions when
installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your
safety and prolong the service life of this product, please read
the following precautions carefully before use.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
Additional Safety Information
15) Power Sources - This product should be operated only from
16) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
17) Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
unused for long periods of time.
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For
product intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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Important Instruction
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
18) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way, and
f ) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
19) Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
Important Instruction
20) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
21) Wall or ceiling mounting - When mounting the product on a
wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the
method recommended by the manufacturer.
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22) Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
23) Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regards to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting strcor ducture, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
24) Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with
an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a
safety feature. See Instr uction Manual for replacement or
resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is
required, be sure the service technician has used a
replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the
same overload protection as the original plug.
25) Stand - Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can
cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal
injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the
product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Use only the mounting hardware
recommended by the manufacturer.
Accessories
Please confirm that only the following accessories are included.
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ENERGY STAR® Program Information
Remote control x 1
(RRMCGA200AWSA)
Spike x 4 (length: 25 mm)
(GLEGMA005AWSA)
(QACCDA005AWZZ)
AC/DC adaptor x 1
(RADPAA061AWZZ)
(Spike + Nut) x 4 (length: 30 mm)
(GLEGMA004AWSA)
Note:
The AC/DC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing.
RCA cable (2 pins - 2 pins) x 1
(QCNWGA041AWPZ))
AC power lead x 1
Nut
Foot cushion x 4
(PCUSSA118AWZZ)
Wall mount angle x 2
(LANGKA167AW01)
Pattern paper x 1
(TCAUHA023AWZZ)
Products that have earned
the ENERGY STAR
designed to protect the
environment through
superior energy efficiency.
®
are
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
Contents
General 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 TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 16
AC power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Basic Operation
General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 - 21
References
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Error indicators and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . Back cover
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Precautions
General
Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-
ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 4" (10 cm) of
free space along the sides and top of the equipment.
4" (10 cm)
Use the speaker on a firm, level surface free from vibration.
Keep the speaker away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic
fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical
equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which
generate electrical noise.
Do not place anything on top of the speaker.
Do not expose the speaker to moisture, to temperatures
higher than 140°F (60°C) or to extremely low temperatures.
If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC
power cord from the AC outlet. Plug the AC power cord back
in, and then turn on your system.
In case of an electrical storm, unplug the speaker for safety.
Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from
the AC outlet, as pulling the cord can damage internal wires.
The AC power plug is used as a disconnect device and shall
always remain readily operable.
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in
electric shock. Refer internal service to your local
SHARP service facility.
This speaker should only be used within the range of
41°F - 95°F (5°C - 35°C).
Do not use an external power supply other than the 12V DC
supplied with this unit as it may be damaged.
SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use.
Refer All servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre.
4" (10 cm)
4" (10 cm)
Warning:
The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this
speaker. Using this product with a higher voltage other than
that which is specified is dangerous and may 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
speaker with a voltage other than that which is specified.
The supplied AC/DC 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 jack before any service operation or
when not in use for a long period.
Th e AC/DC adaptor supplied with the HT-SB500 must not be
used with other equipment.
Never use an AC/DC adaptor other than the one specified.
Otherwise, problem or serious hazards may be created.
Vo lum e con tro l
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, which occurs while
turning the speaker on with the volume control setting up high,
or while continually listening at high volumes.
Precaution in using on the touch panel
Do not use rough material to wipe the touch panel.
Do not press the pad too hard, it can damage the touch sensor.
Controls and indicators
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Front Panel
1. Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2. Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3. On/Stand-by Pad/Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. News Pad/Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5. Cinema/Game Pad/Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6. Sport Pad/Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7. Standard Pad/Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
8. Function Pad/Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
9. Volume Down Pad/Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
10. Volume Up Pad/Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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11. Left Front Speaker
12. Bass Reflex Duct
13. Subwoofers
14. Left Center Speaker
15. Right Center Speaker
16. Right Front Speaker
17. Dolby Virtual Speaker Pad/Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
18. Dolby Prologic II Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
19. DTS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
20. Dolby Digital Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Rear Panel
General Information
1. Audio Line In 2 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2. Line In 1 Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. DC Input Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. Subwoofer Pre-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. Optical Digital Audio Input Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. Coaxial Digital Audio Input Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Controls and indicators (continued)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Note:
Before using remote control, please remove plastic shield at
battery holder.
Battery holder
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12
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14
15
16
17
18
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Remote control
Plastic shield
Remote Control
1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2. Dolby Virtual Speaker Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. Cinema/Game Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. News Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5. Volume Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6. Digital 1-2 Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7. Volume Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8. Dimmer/Sens On/Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9. Bass/Treble Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10. TV Operation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
11. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
12. Sport Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
13. Standard Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
14. Line 1-2 Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15. Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
16. Subwoofer Level Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
17. Subwoofer Level Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
18. Center Speaker Level Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
19. Center Speaker Level Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Reference page
TV Operation Buttons (Only SHARP TV):
On/Stand-by
Button
Volume Up
and Down
Buttons
Notes:
Some models of SHARP TV may not be operable.
SHARP TV remote control will not work with HT-SB500
system.
Sets the TV
power to “ON”
or “STANDBY”.
Turn up/ down
the TV
volume.
Input Select
Button (TV)
Channel Up
and Down
Buttons
Press the
button to
switch the
input source.
Switch up/
down the TV
channels.
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