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Sharp HT-M700H Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 HOME CINEMA WITH DVD MODEL HT-M700H OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 HT-M700H SPECIAL NOTES WARNINGS U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, and 6,516,132. mains voltage is still present inside the unit. When the ON/ STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, the unit may be This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is brought into operation by the remote control.
  • Page 3 HT-M700H CAUTION This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
  • Page 4 Introduction HT-M700H Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the HT-M700H Home Cinema with DVD consisting of HT-M700H (main best performance from this product, please read this manual unit), CP-M700HF (front speakers), CP-M700HC (centre speaker), carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
  • Page 5 Accessories HT-M700H Please confirm that the following accessories are included. White (for left front (for right front speaker) speaker) approx. 5 m (16 feet) approx. 5 m (16 feet) Remote control 1 "AAA" size battery (UM-4, R03, HP-16 or similar) 2 Blue Grey (for left surround...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents HT-M700H Page Page General Information Audio CD Operation Precautions ......... . 4 Playing an audio CD Controls and indicators .

  • Page 7: Precautions

    SHARP will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that Do not place anything on top of the unit.

  • Page 8: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators HT-M700H Front panel Reference page 1. On/Stand-by Button ....... 18 2.
  • Page 9 HT-M700H Display Reference page 1. DTS Signal Indicator ......47 2. Dolby Digital Signal Indicator ..... . . 47 3.
  • Page 10 Controls and indicators (continued) HT-M700H Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter ......19 2. Direct Number Buttons ......25 3.
  • Page 11 11. Stop Button ........21, 22 TV Operation Buttons You can operate some functions of SHARP' TVs with the remote control of this system.

  • Page 12: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators (continued) HT-M700H Rear panel Reference page 1. AC Power Lead ........18 2.

  • Page 13: Description Of Discs

    Description of discs HT-M700H Types of playable discs The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: Audio CD Audio CD-R Audio CD-RW DVD-Video Disc DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW Or CDV (*1) CD-R/RW recorded in MP3/WMA/JPEG/ DivX format (*2) Recorded in the vid- Recorded in the video (*1) Only the audio on the CDV can be played.
  • Page 14 Description of discs (continued) HT-M700H DVD-Video Super video CD/video CD/audio CD A popular type of DVD disc of the same size as a CD, mainly con- Track taining video images. Super video CD, video CD and audio CD are composed of "tracks". Tracks are equivalent to songs on a CD.
  • Page 15 HT-M700H Icons used on DVD discs Discs that cannot be played Check the icons of the DVD jacket before playing your discs. DVDs without the region num- DVD-Audio ber "4" or "ALL". Display Description DVDs with SECAM system Photo CD Format recorded on the DVD Select a type according to the DVDs with MPEG sound...

  • Page 16: System Installation

    System installation HT-M700H Placing the speaker system The best surround effect will be achieved by placing each Installation image: speaker at the same distance from the listening position. It is recommended to arrange the speakers as shown below. Centre Centre Front speaker speaker...

  • Page 17: System Connections

    System connections HT-M700H Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any connections. Front speaker Centre Front speaker (right) speaker (left) Aerial connection (see page 15) AM loop aerial FM aerial White Green Green White Blue Purple Grey Subwoofer Connecting the AC power lead...
  • Page 18 System connections (continued) HT-M700H Aerial connection Note: Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause Supplied FM aerial: noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the unit for better recep- Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket and position tion.
  • Page 19 HT-M700H Speaker connection Connect the wires to the speakers. Make sure to leave the AC power lead disconnected when con- Example :To connect the right front speaker. necting the speakers. To prevent accidental short circuits between terminals, connect the speaker wires to the speakers first and then to the unit.
  • Page 20 System connections (continued) HT-M700H TV connection Connecting to a TV with an S-video input socket: If your TV is equipped with an S-video input socket, you can enjoy Three types of sockets [VIDEO, S-VIDEO and AV (TV)] are avail- higher quality images by connecting it with an S-video cable (not able for connection of a TV and the main unit.
  • Page 21 HT-M700H Connecting to a TV with SCART socket: Connecting the AC power lead If your TV is equipped only with a SCART input socket (without After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug video), connect a SCART cable (not supplied) to enjoy images. the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket.

  • Page 22: Remote Control

    Remote control HT-M700H Battery installation Notes concerning use: Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the Use 2 "AAA" size batteries (UM-4, R03, HP-16 or similar). operation becomes erratic. Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the 1 Remove the battery cover.

  • Page 23: General Control

    General control HT-M700H Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease. Remote control operation: 1 10 ... 40 (MAXIMUM) Press the VOL (+ or -) button to in- crease or decrease the volume.

  • Page 24: Playing A Disc

    Playing a disc HT-M700H Turn on the TV, and switch the input to the "VIDEO 1" or "VIDEO 2", etc. accordingly. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the button to set the in- No Disc put to "DVD". VideoCD Audio Visual Entertainment...
  • Page 25 HT-M700H To remove the disc: If playback does not start, press the (DVD/CD ) button. Press the (DISC OPEN/CLOSE ) button. Play indicator Caution: Do not place two discs in one disc tray. The sound mode in use appears during DVD playback. Do not play discs with special shapes (heart or octagon shaped) as it may cause malfunctions.
  • Page 26 Playing a disc (continued) HT-M700H Notes: To resume playback after stopping (resume When you turn on the power or switch the input to "DVD" play) initialisation starts and operation is not possible for a few sec- You can resume playback from the point playback is stopped. onds.

  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Basic operation HT-M700H Fast forward/Fast reverse (search) You can search the desired point as you play the disc. Whilst a disc is playing, hold Fast Forward 2x down the button for 2 seconds or more. The scanning speed will change as follows at each press of the button.

  • Page 28: To Start Playback From The Desired Point (Direct Play)

    Basic operation (continued) HT-M700H To start playback from the desired point (direct Entering title or chapter numbers using the direct number buttons: play) If the number is 2 digits or more, press "+10" and enter the number. To select and play the desired title: Example: Playback starts from chapter 1 of the selected title.

  • Page 29: Useful Operation

    Useful operation HT-M700H The subtitle language and the audio language you select during To change the subtitle language playback are reset each time you set this unit to the stand-by mode You can change the subtitle language or hide subtitles during play- or change the disc.

  • Page 30: To Change The Audio Language (Audio Output)

    Useful operation (continued) HT-M700H To change the audio language (audio output) To brighten an image During playback, press During playback, you can change the audio language (audio out- SHIFT button and then the GAM- put). MA button to select "ON". Whilst a disc is playing, press Audio language information "ON"...

  • Page 31: To Improve The Image Quality

    HT-M700H To improve the image quality During playback, press SHIFT button and then the S.PICTURE button to select "ON". "ON" and "OFF" will be switched by each press of these but- tons. Within 10 seconds, press the cursor ( or ) button to set the level.

  • Page 32: To Select A Title From The Top Menu Of The Disc

    Useful operation (continued) HT-M700H To select a title from the top menu of the disc Still picture/Frame advance You can freeze the image and advance frame by frame. On a DVD with multiple titles, you can select a title from the top Whilst a disc is playing, press menu.

  • Page 33: To Change The Angle

    HT-M700H To change the angle To zoom in on an image (zoom) You can change the angle of view when playing a DVD video disc that contains scenes recorded from multiple angles. You can magnify images during playback. When " " appears on the TV during playback, press the Whilst a disc is playing, press the SHIFT button and then the ANGLE button.

  • Page 34: To Play In The Desired Order (Programmed Playback)

    Useful operation (continued) HT-M700H To play in the desired order (programmed play- Press the cursor ( ) button to back) Program List Menu finish programming. Program Info. Select You can play back the desired chapters, tracks or files in the T - 1 C - 1 06:03 Chapter 1...

  • Page 35: To Play Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    HT-M700H To play repeatedly (repeat play) Select "Repeat off (Rep off)" by pressing the A B RE- PEAT/ button repeatedly to return to the normal play- You can play a chapter (track) or a title repeatedly by specifying it back. during playback.

  • Page 36: To Play The Contents Between The Specified Points Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Useful operation (continued) HT-M700H To play the contents between the specified To change the display on the unit points repeatedly (A-B repeat) During playback, press the DISPLAY/(-DIMMER) button. You can play the desired portion repeatedly by specifying it during Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: playback.

  • Page 37: To Change The Display On Tv Screen

    HT-M700H To change the display on TV screen When playing a super video CD, video CD or audio CD, the display changes as follows: You can display or hide the operation indicators on the TV screen. Track playing time Whilst the disc is playing, press the ON SCREEN button. (The 1 / 19 01:02 display is changed at each press of this button.)

  • Page 38: Playing An Audio Cd

    Playing an audio CD HT-M700H To play in random order (random play) The following playback functions are the same as DVD operations. Page Playing a disc ........21 - 23 The tracks on the disc can be played in random order automatically.

  • Page 39: To Start Playback From The Desired Point (Direct Play)

    HT-M700H To start playback from the desired point (direct To play by specifying time (time search): You can play tracks from the desired time point during playback. play) Whilst the disc is playing, press the DIRECT button. To select and play the desired track: Time Time Whilst in the stop or playback mode, press the direct number...

  • Page 40: Playing A Super Video Cd Or Video Cd

    Playing a super video CD or video CD HT-M700H Playing a super video CD or video CD with P. B. The following playback functions are the same as DVD or CD oper- ations. C. (playback control) Page Example Playing a disc ........21 - 23 Insert a super video CD/video To locate the beginning of a chapter/track (skip) .

  • Page 41: Playing An Mp3, Wma, Jpeg Or Divx Disc

    Playing an MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX disc HT-M700H The following playback functions are the same as DVD or CD oper- ations. You can play CD-R/RW recorded in the MP3, WMA, JPEG and Page DivX formats. Playing a disc ........21 - 23 Insert a disc containing MP3, WMA, To locate the beginning of a chapter/track (skip) .
  • Page 42 Playing an MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX disc (continued) HT-M700H Zoom function Rotating a picture After pressing the STILL button, press the cursor ( , Whilst a disc is playing, press or ) button. Zoom on the SHIFT button and then the The image rotates as shown below.

  • Page 43: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio HT-M700H Tuning Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). Press the TUNING ( or ) button to tune in to the desired station.

  • Page 44: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio (continued) HT-M700H Memorising a station To recall a memorised station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at Press the TUNER PRESET ( ) button for less than 0.5 sec- the push of a button.

  • Page 45: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) HT-M700H Information provided by RDS Press the SHIFT button and then the DISPLAY button. The dis- About "Using the Radio Data System (RDS)": play changes as follows each time they are pressed. The RDS function does not work in Australia and New Zealand. RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide.
  • Page 46 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) HT-M700H Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic LIGHT M Classical music for general, rather than specialist Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement). appreciation. Examples of music in this category You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA sig- are instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.
  • Page 47 HT-M700H Using the Auto Station Programme Memory COUNTRY Songs which originate from, or continue the musical (ASPM) tradition of the American Southern States. Charac- Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will automatically terised by a straightforward melody and narrative search for new RDS stations.
  • Page 48 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) HT-M700H To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete: To store a station name again if the wrong name was stored in Press the ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations. memory: The stations which are already stored in memory will be kept there.
  • Page 49 HT-M700H To recall stations in memory Notes: If the display has stopped flashing, start again from step 2. If the To specify programme types and select stations (PTY search): unit finds a desired programme type, the corresponding channel You can search a station by specifying the programme type (news, number will flash for about 4 seconds, and then the station name sports, traffic programme, etc.

  • Page 50: Enjoying Surround Sound (Sound Mode)

    Enjoying surround sound (sound mode) HT-M700H Dolby Digital Unit display CD, VCR etc. Unit display Disc with this trademark A 5.1 surround sound decoding used for home theater surround Dolby Pro Logic sound. You can enjoy the stereophonic effect in the home theater Stereo-recorded discs and videotapes system.
  • Page 51 HT-M700H You can enjoy spacious sound recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS. Listening to 2 channel stereo sounds Also, Dolby Pro Logic allows you to enjoy spacious 2 channel ste- Whilst the disc is playing, press the STEREO button. reo sound. Example: DTS format You can enjoy 2 channel ste- reo sound.
  • Page 52 Enjoying surround sound (sound mode) (continued) HT-M700H Listening to sounds in the multi channel mode 2 channel stereo sound (CD, videotapes, etc.) (5.1 ch, etc.) DVD (Dolby Digital or DTS) Whilst the disc is playing, press the MULTI-CH button. Example: 2-ch stereo sound Whilst the disc is playing, press the MULTI-CH button.

  • Page 53: Changing The Default Setting Of The Amplifier

    Changing the default setting of the amplifier HT-M700H Change settings according to the connected speakers. Speaker delay setting (See page 51.) If you press during Speaker level setting (See page 52.) the operation, you Test tone (See page 52.) can go back one step. Example: If the right surround speaker is 3.3 m (10 feet) away from the listen- ing position, change settings as shown below (adjust the SR).
  • Page 54 Changing the default setting of the amplifier (continued) HT-M700H Speaker delay setting In the stop mode, you can change the amplifier settings on the When some of the speakers are at a different distance from the lis- TV screen. tening point, you can select the speaker delay to make it seem as Press the SET UP AMP but- though the speaker distances are the same.
  • Page 55 HT-M700H Speaker level setting Test tone If sounds from the speakers are uneven, you can equalise them by You can check each speaker sound by a test tone. Readjust the vol- adjusting the speaker levels. ume set in "Speaker level setting". Press the SET UP AMP button.

  • Page 56: Changing The Initial Setting Of Dvd

    Changing the initial setting of DVD HT-M700H After pressing the button, press the SET UP DVD button. Press the cursor ( DVD Setup button to select the main menu and press the ENTER Language Setup button. Video Setup Display Setup System Setup Select ENTER...
  • Page 57 HT-M700H Setting Selectable parameters Description Refer- (* indicates initial settings.) ence page Lan- English* A language for screen display can be set, such as for initial settings or messages. guage Language Setup Svenska Audio English* A language for audio can be set. You can specify a language for conversation and narration.
  • Page 58 Changing the initial setting of DVD (continued) HT-M700H Setting Selectable parameters Description Refer- (* indicates initial set- ence tings.) page Video Picture Auto Select a mode to optimise DVD, super video CD or video CD images on a TV. Setup mode Film Auto:...
  • Page 59 HT-M700H Other language settings Parental level setting You can set the "Other" language for audio, subtitle, and disc menu. Select "System Setup" on the setup menu screen (see (Refer to "Language code list for disc language" on page 57.) steps 1 - 2 on page 53). Example: To select HU (Hungarian) as a disc menu Select "Parental setting"...

  • Page 60: Language Code List For Disc Language

    Language code list for disc language HT-M700H Code Language name Code Language name Code Language name Code Language name Afar Frisian Malagasy Shona Abkhazian Irish Maori Somali Afrikaans Scots Gaelic Macedonian Albanian Amharic Galician Malayalam Serbian Arabic Guarani Mongolian Siswati Assamese Gujarati Moldavian...

  • Page 61: Sleep Operation

    Sleep operation HT-M700H You can set the unit to the power stand-by mode at the specified Play back the desired sound source. time. Press the SLEEP button and within 8 seconds, press the ENTER button. To change the sleep time: Whilst the sleep time is displayed, press the button.

  • Page 62: Audio Connection To Other Equipment

    Audio connection to other equipment HT-M700H Connection for the analogue sound (VCR, etc.) You can hear the sound of other equipment via this product. Con- nect the DVD player, VCR or digital tuner to a TV directly to receive the images (refer to the operation manual of each equipment). Caution: Turn off the other equipment before making this connection.
  • Page 63 HT-M700H Connection for the digital tuner sound (or other Headphones optical digital equipment such as an MD player) Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the volume. If the digital equipment has an optical output socket, you can enjoy Be sure your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter plug better sound by connecting it to the optical digital input socket of the and impedance between 16 and 50 ohms.

  • Page 64: To Install The Speakers On The Wall

    Drive the screws, so the screw head extends about 5.5 mm (7/ may get damaged. 32") out from the wall. Avoid placing on a bed, sofa, water tank, sink and hallway wall. SHARP is not responsible for accidents resulting from improper 5.5 mm (7/32") installation. Wall surface...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting Chart

    Symptom Possible cause If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. Even though a Is the disc loaded upside down? disc is loaded, Is the disc very dirty? General "No Disc"...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart (continued) HT-M700H Tuner If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external interference Symptom Possible cause (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply The radio makes Is the unit placed near the TV or computer? voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may unusual noises Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial placed malfunction.

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    Maintenance Error indicators and warnings HT-M700H Cleaning the cabinet When you load an unplayable disc or fail to perform operations properly, the following messages are displayed on the TV screen. Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap solution, then with a dry cloth.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Specifications HT-M700H As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz the right to make design and specification changes for product AM: 522 - 1,620 kHz improvement without prior notice. The performance specification fig- ures indicated are nominal values of production units.
  • Page 69 HT-M700H Front speakers Centre speaker Type Full range system (magnetic shield) Type Full range system (magnetic shield) 8 cm (3-1/8") speaker 1 8 cm (3-1/8") speaker 1 Maximum input power 100 W Maximum input power 100 W Rated input power 50 W Rated input power 50 W...
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