Sharp HT-X1 Operation Manual

Sharp HT-X1 Operation Manual

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HOME THEATER WITH DVD
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.
HT-X1 Home Theater with DVD consisting of HT-X1 (main
unit and subwoofer/amplifier unit), CP-X1F (front speakers),
CP-X1C (center speaker) and CP-X1S (surround speakers).
MODEL
HT-X1
OPERATION MANUAL
HT-X1 (U) TINSEA050SJZZ

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  • Page 1 It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. HT-X1 Home Theater with DVD consisting of HT-X1 (main unit and subwoofer/amplifier unit), CP-X1F (front speakers), CP-X1C (center speaker) and CP-X1S (surround speakers).
  • Page 2 SPECIAL NOTES HT-X1 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC- ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of Graphical Symbols: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Instruction 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. HT-X1 (U) TINSEA050SJZZ HT-X1 0304...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HT-X1 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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/...
  • Page 5 PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE 'STANDARD DEFINITION' OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBIL- ITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE 0411 CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. HT-X1 0403E...
  • Page 6 Accessories HT-X1 Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Remote control 1 AM loop antenna 1 (RRMCGA027SJZZ) (QANTL0008SJZZ) Video cable 1 AC power cord 1 (QCNWGA004SJZZ) (QACCU0003SJ00) Pattern paper for main unit 1 (TCAUZA010SJZZ) Caution: Do not use the supplied AC power cord for other equipment. Fire or electric shock may result.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ........66, 67 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ....Back cover HT-X1 Page...
  • Page 8: Precautions

    Using this product with a higher voltage other than that speci- fied is dangerous and may result in a fire or other types of accident, causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any dam- age resulting from the use of this system with a voltage other than that specified.
  • Page 9: Description Of Discs

    2.7( )]TJ0 -1.k.7(30025 T (c-)]2Tanu 930054 Tw[ 6 -171(o1(T4 )2 93019]TJ859ks:5556.1(e539.379 816R)-1790.7278( )39.379 816R)-1790.7278(s8st)4! Some DVD may not function as described in the manual. See the disc jacket for restrictions. ! For unplayable discs, see page 11. DVD+RW for NTSC system HT-X1...
  • Page 10 Description of discs (continued) HT-X1 " DVD-Video A popular type of DVD disc of the same size as a CD, mainly con- taining video images. Region number DVD discs are programmed with region numbers indicating countries in which they can be played. This system can play discs with region number "1"...
  • Page 11: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    Check the recording system before purchasing discs. ! You cannot play illegally produced discs. ! A disc with scratches or fingerprints may not play properly. Refer to "Care of discs" (page 65) and clean the disc. HT-X1 (U) TINSEA050SJZZ HT-X1...
  • Page 12: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators HT-X1 1 2 3 " Top and front panel 1. Disc Eject Button ....... . . 29 2.
  • Page 13 20. Sleep Indicator ........60 HT-X1...
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Controls and indicators (continued) HT-X1 " Remote control 1. Remote Control Transmitter ......26 2. Direct Number Buttons ......32 3.
  • Page 15 10. Stop Button ........28, 29 TV Operation Buttons You can operate some functions of SHARP's TVs with the remote control of this system.
  • Page 16: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators (continued) HT-X1 " Front/surround speakers 1. Speaker 2. Speaker Stand ........21 3.
  • Page 17: System Installation

    ! Place the subwoofer/amplifier unit on a sturdy and stable surface as it tends to vibrate while reproducing bass sounds. Same distance Front speaker (left) Center speaker HT-X1 Center Front speaker (right) Default setting: 6 feet (2 m) Surround speaker (right)
  • Page 18: Main Unit Preparation

    Main unit preparation HT-X1...
  • Page 19: System Connections

    System connections HT-X1 ! Make sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet before you connect/disconnect cables to/from jacks inside the back cover of the main unit or jacks of the subwoofer/amplifier unit. ! After connecting cables, attach the back cover and operate the main unit.
  • Page 20: Antenna Connection

    System connections (continued) HT-X1 " Connecting the system connection cable Connect the main unit and subwoofer/amplifier unit as follows. Subwoofer/ amplifier unit " Antenna connection Note: Placing the antenna on the system or near the AC power cord may cause noise pickup. Place the antenna away from the system for better reception.
  • Page 21: Speaker Connection

    Subwoofer/ amplifier unit Caution: ! The supplied speakers are exclusively for the HT-X1. Do not connect them to other equipment, and do not connect other speakers to the HT-X1. It may cause malfunction. ! Do not mistake the termi- speaker wires.
  • Page 22 System connections (continued) HT-X1 " TV connection Three types of jacks (VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT and COMPO- NENT VIDEO OUT) are available for connection of a TV and the main unit. Connect according to your TV. Connecting to a TV with a video input jack: You can enjoy DVD images by connecting your TV and the main unit with the supplied video cable.
  • Page 23 ! Some component video jacks designed for the high-vision sys- tem are not compatible with DVD. Do not connect this unit to those component video input jacks. (Images may appear dis- torted or may not appear due to the system difference.) HT-X1...
  • Page 24 System connections (continued) HT-X1 " Attaching the back cover After making all the connections, attach the back cover to the main unit. Fit the claws into the holes. " Headphones ! Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the volume.
  • Page 25: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    If the power does not turn on, check if the AC power cord and sys- tem connection cable are plugged in properly. To set the system to stand-by mode: Press the ON/STAND-BY button again. Note: After the system enters the power stand-by mode, wait a few sec- onds to turn on again. HT-X1...
  • Page 26: Remote Control

    Remote control HT-X1 " Battery installation Use 2 "AAA" size batteries (UM-4, R03, HP-16 or similar). Batteries are not included. 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment. When inserting or removing the batteries, push them toward the battery terminals.
  • Page 27: General Control

    Each time you press, brightness changes. Dimmed (*) After approx. 5 seconds of DVD playback, the display dims and the original brightness returns when you stop playback. The brightness remains unchanged during playback of other media. HT-X1 (U) TINSEA050SJZZ HT-X1 Brightened...
  • Page 28: Playing A Disc

    Playing a disc HT-X1 Turn on the TV, and switch the input to the "VIDEO 1" or "VIDEO 2", etc. accordingly.
  • Page 29 "Care of discs (page 65)" and clean the disc. ! Insert or remove the disc straight. Otherwise, damage may result. To remove the disc: 1. In the stop mode, press the 2. Remove the disc. HT-X1 Disc button.
  • Page 30 Playing a disc (continued) HT-X1 Notes: ! When you turn on the power or switch the input to "DVD" initial- ization starts and operation is not possible for a few seconds. ! Stop positions may be recorded on some discs. When you play such a disc, playback stops there.
  • Page 31: Basic Operation

    ! Audio CD or MP3/WMA disc sounds will break up during search. This is not a malfunction. ! When a search is performed during playback, pictures may not be forwarded or reversed in the search speed specified in this manual, depending on the disc or the scene being played. HT-X1...
  • Page 32: To Start Playback From The Desired Point (Direct Play)

    Basic operation (continued) HT-X1 " To start playback from the desired point (direct play) To select and play the desired title: Playback starts from chapter 1 of the selected title. While in the stop or playback mode, press the DIRECT but- ton.
  • Page 33: Useful Operation

    ! If no subtitles are recorded on the disc, " " is displayed. ! It may take a little time to switch the subtitle language to the selected one. ! When you set the unit to the stand-by mode or replace the disc, settings return to the default. HT-X1 Subtitle Off...
  • Page 34: To Change The Audio Language (Audio Output)

    Useful operation (continued) HT-X1 " To change the audio language (audio output) During playback, you can change the audio language (audio out- put). While a disc is playing, press the SHIFT button and then the AUDIO button. Repeat step 1 to select the desired audio number.
  • Page 35: To Improve The Image Quality

    HT-X1 " To improve the image quality To restore the original image quality: In step 1, select "OFF".
  • Page 36: To Select A Title From The Top Menu Of The Disc

    Useful operation (continued) HT-X1 " To select a title from the top menu of the disc On a DVD with multiple titles, you can select a title from the top menu. In the stop mode or during play- back, press the SHIFT button and then the TOP MENU/MENU button.
  • Page 37: To Change The Angle

    When you cancel the zoom function, you cannot shift the view. Notes: ! An image may become distorted when zoomed. ! Subtitles cannot be zoomed. ! The position of the current part is indicated in the lower left of the screen. HT-X1...
  • Page 38: To Play In The Desired Order (Programmed Playback)

    Useful operation (continued) HT-X1 " To play in the desired order (programmed play- back) You can play back the desired chapters, tracks or files in the sequence you want. Maximum of 40 numbers can be programmed. In the stop mode, press the RANDOM/PROGRAM button.
  • Page 39: To Play Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Caution: After performing repeat play, be sure to press the but- wise, the disc will play continuously. Notes: ! Repeat play is not available on some discs. ! Repeat play is not possible during random play. HT-X1 but- button. Other-...
  • Page 40: To Play The Contents Between The Specified Points Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Useful operation (continued) HT-X1 " To play the contents between the specified points repeatedly (A-B repeat) You can play the desired portion repeatedly by specifying it during playback. While a disc is playing, press the SHIFT button and then the A B REPEAT/ button.
  • Page 41: To Change The Display On Tv Screen

    When playing an audio CD, the display changes as follows: Track playing time 1 / 19 01:02 Repeat mode information Audio information Remaining track playing time 1 / 19 -03:14 Elapsed total playing time 1 / 19 20:00 1 / 19 -40:37 HT-X1...
  • Page 42: Playing An Audio Cd

    Playing an audio CD HT-X1 The following playback functions are the same as DVD operations. Playing a disc ........28 - 30 To locate the beginning of a chapter/track (skip) .
  • Page 43: To Start Playback From The Desired Point (Direct Play)

    ! To specify 1 hour 13 minutes and 40 seconds, enter "7340". ! If you enter the wrong number, start over from step 1. Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. Note: Time search feature is disabled on some discs. HT-X1...
  • Page 44: Playing An Mp3, Wma Or Jpeg Disc

    Playing an MP3, WMA or JPEG disc HT-X1 The following playback functions are the same as DVD or CD oper- ations. Playing a disc ........28 - 30 To locate the beginning of a chapter/track (skip) .
  • Page 45: Zoom Function

    ) button repeatedly. To return to normal view: Press the SHIFT button and then the ZOOM button again, "Zoom off" will show on the screen. " Rotating a picture Note: Some images may not be zoomed or rotated (" " appears). HT-X1...
  • Page 46: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio HT-X1 " Tuning Notes: ! When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stop auto- matically at that point. ! Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations. ! To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING button again.
  • Page 47 " To erase entire preset memory 1 Hold the CLEAR button down for 4 seconds or more. 2 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. HT-X1 ) button for less than 0.5 sec- ) button for more than 0.5 ) button again when the de-...
  • Page 48: Enjoying Surround Sound (Sound Mode)

    A 5.1 surround sound decoding used for home theater surround sound. As the sound quality is emphasized, you can enjoy the re- alistic sound effect in the home theater system. When you set the audio output to DTS for a disc recorded in DTS, indicator lights up (see page 34).
  • Page 49 ! If sound is unpleasant to listen to, change the multi channel mode or stereo mode. ! Settings for the multi channel mode and stereo mode are retained by input (DVD, AUX DIGITAL and AUX ANALOG). HT-X1...
  • Page 50 Enjoying surround sound (sound mode) (continued) HT-X1 You can enjoy spacious sound recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS. Also, Dolby Pro Logic allows you to enjoy spacious 2 channel ste- reo sound. " Listening to 2 channel stereo sounds While the disc is playing, press the STEREO button.
  • Page 51 If played in the "STEREO" mode, the same sound is reproduced from the right and left speakers. ! When you play Dolby Digital or DTS sound with "STADIUM" or "HALL" set, surround is automatically set to "STANDARD". HT-X1...
  • Page 52: Changing The Default Setting Of The Amplifier

    Changing the default setting of the amplifier HT-X1 Change settings according to the connected speakers. Speaker delay setting (See page 53.) Speaker level setting (See page 54.) Test tone (See page 54.) Example: If the right surround speaker is 10 feet (3.3 m) away from the listen- ing position, change settings as shown below (adjust the SR).
  • Page 53 Press the RETURN The setting is complete. Note: The speaker delay setting is not available when the surround is "STEREO" or "VIRTUAL (SURROUND)". HT-X1 Amplifier Setup Speaker Delay Speaker Level Test Tone Select ENTER...
  • Page 54: Changing The Default Setting Of The Amplifier

    Changing the default setting of the amplifier (continued) HT-X1 " Speaker level setting If sounds from the speakers are uneven, you can equalize them by adjusting the speaker levels. Press the SET UP AMP button. Within 10 seconds, press the button to select "SP LEVEL",...
  • Page 55: Changing The Initial Setting Of Dvd

    Changing the initial setting of DVD HT-X1 Note: Settings are retained even if the system is set to the stand-by mode.
  • Page 56 Changing the initial setting of DVD (continued) HT-X1 Setting Selectable parameters (* indicates initial settings.) Lan- OSD Lan- English* guage guage Français Setup Español Audio English* Other Subtitle English* Other Disc menu English* Other Video TV screen 4:3 PS Setup...
  • Page 57 You can see the closed caption data when playing DVD discs (with "CC" on the jacket) on this unit. Cancel the closed caption setting. depending on the country). Parental level control is canceled. HT-X1 Refer- ence page P. 37 P. 58 P.
  • Page 58 Changing the initial setting of DVD (continued) HT-X1 " Other language settings You can set the "Other" language for audio, subtitle, and disc menu. (Refer to "Language code list for disc language" on page 59.) Example: To select HU (Hungarian) as a disc menu On the initial setting screen, select "Language Setup"...
  • Page 59: Language Code List For Disc Language

    Turkmen (Afan) Oromo Tagalog Oriya Setswana Panjabi Tonga Polish Turkish Pashto, Pushto Tsonga Portuguese Tatar Quechua Rhaeto-Romance Ukrainian Kirundi Urdu Romanian Uzbek Russian Vietnamese Kinyarwanda Volapuk Sanskrit Wolof Sindhi Xhosa Sango Yoruba Serbo-Croatian Chinese Singhalese Zulu Slovak Slovenian Samoan HT-X1...
  • Page 60: Sleep Operation

    Sleep operation HT-X1 You can set the system to the power stand-by mode at the specified time. Play back the desired sound source. Press the SLEEP button and within 8 seconds, press the ENTER button. To change the sleep time: While the sleep time is displayed, press the button.
  • Page 61: Audio Connection To Other Equipment

    Note: When connecting with an optical digital cable, set the digital output of the digital tuner to PCM. Refer to the operation manual of the dig- ital tuner. HT-X1...
  • Page 62: To Install The Main Unit On The Wall

    ! Select a good location. If not, accidents may occur or the main unit may get damaged. ! Avoid placing on a bed, sofa, water tank, sink and hallway wall. ! SHARP is not responsible for accidents resulting from improper installation. Pattern paper...
  • Page 63: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without call- ing a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center. " General Symptom Possible cause...
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting chart (continued) HT-X1 " Tuner Symptom Possible cause ! Is the system placed near the TV or comput- The radio makes unusual noises continuously. ! Is the FM antenna or AM loop antenna placed properly? Move the antenna away from the AC power cord if it's located nearby.
  • Page 65: Maintenance

    When you load an unplayable disc or fail to perform operations properly, the following messages are displayed on the TV screen. Optional accessory Use only the specified optional accessory to operate this product properly. For speaker installation, read instructions supplied with stands. HT-X1...
  • Page 66: Specifications

    Specifications HT-X1 As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification fig- ures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
  • Page 67: Surround Speakers

    (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D.) Subwoofer: 50 W (4 ohms at 100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D.) Subwoofer: Type Bass reflex, 1 way system 6-1/2" (16 cm) woofer 1 Maximum input power 100 W Rated input power 50 W Impedance 4 ohms HT-X1...
  • Page 68: Consumer Limited Warranty

    Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.

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