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Sharp HT-CN300H Operation Manual

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It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
HT-CN300H Home Cinema Command consisting of HT-CN300H (main
unit), CP-CN300HF (front speakers), CP-CN300HC (center speaker)
and CP-CN300HR (surround speakers).
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  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    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-CN300H Home Cinema Command consisting of HT-CN300H (main HOME CINEMA COMMAND unit), CP-CN300HF (front speakers), CP-CN300HC (center speaker) and CP-CN300HR (surround speakers).
  • Page 2 Special Notes HT-CN300H WARNINGS NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND IRELAND 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 posi- The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorpo- rating a 3A fuse.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Accessories Contents HT-CN300H Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page General Information Precautions ............4 Controls and indicators .

  • Page 4: Precautions

    In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for a fire or other type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible safety.

  • Page 5: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators HT-CN300H Remote control Reference page 1. On/Stand-by Button ........13 2.

  • Page 6: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators (continued) HT-CN300H Main unit (with subwoofer) 1. Memory Indicator 2. Timer Play Indicator 3. Sleep Indicator 4. Extra Bass Indicator 5. Digital Theatre System Indicator 6. FM Stereo Mode Indicator 7. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator 11 12 13 14 15 8.
  • Page 7 HT-CN300H Front/Centre/Surround speakers Reference page 1. Full-Range Speaker Front Side 2. Angle Adjusting Lever ........15 3.

  • Page 8: Speaker Connections

    Speaker connections HT-CN300H Centre Front speaker Front speaker speaker (right) (left) Black Black Black Green White Green Main unit (with subwoofer) Surround speaker White (right) Surround speaker (left) Black Black Blue Grey Blue Grey The speaker terminals on the main unit, the tube and plugs of the speaker lead, and speaker labels are distinguished by colour.

  • Page 9: Remote Control Sensor Connection

    Aerial connection HT-CN300H Caution: Supplied FM aerial: Only the supplied speakers should be used with this unit. Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS Make sure to connect the speakers after unplugging the unit. socket and position the FM aerial wire in the direc- Do not mistake and , and right and left terminals of the speaker leads.

  • Page 10: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting other equipment HT-CN300H To enjoy images or music, connect other equipment to the main unit with the supplied video cable for TV or you can purchase commercially available cables. One video cable and two SCART adaptors are supplied. Optical digital audio cable...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Tv

    HT-CN300H Connecting the DVD player Caution: Turn off all other equipment before making this connection. Use the video cable or the S-video cable for receiving images. The S-video cable can Notes: realise clearer images. For audio, connect with the optical digital cable or the coaxial Refer to the operation manual of the equipment to be connected.
  • Page 12 Connecting other equipment (continued) HT-CN300H Connecting the VCR (VIDEO 1) Connecting the tape deck, etc. (AUX) Audio cable Video cable Audio cable To video To audio To audio output sockets output socket output sockets Tape deck, etc. To video To audio...

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Ac Socket

    Connecting to the AC socket HT-CN300H Plugging in the main unit Demonstration mode The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You After all connections are made, plug in the unit. will see words scroll.

  • Page 14: Placing The Speaker System

    Placing the speaker system HT-CN300H The best surround effect will be achieved by placing each speaker at the same dis- The supplied speakers may be placed beside or near the TV as they are magnetically tance from the listening position.

  • Page 15: Installing The Speakers On The Wall

    Caution: slot on the back of the speaker. Check the stability of the ceiling or wall fully. Sharp is not liable for accidents caused by insufficient stability of the ceiling or wall, or improper mounting. The speaker may fall due to unstable mounting.

  • Page 16: Preparing The Remote Control

    Preparing the remote control HT-CN300H Battery installation Test of the remote control You can operate the remote control with batteries in areas where the AC power lead Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor. cannot reach. The remote control can be used within the range shown below: Use 2 "AA"...

  • Page 17: Operation Buttons On The Remote Control

    Operation buttons on the remote control HT-CN300H This remote control allows you to operate the main unit and other Sharp equipment. ON/ (STAND-BY) By memorising remote control operations (learn function), you can operate various Sets the power to "ON" or "STAND-BY".
  • Page 18 Operation buttons for other equipment main unit The remote control is set at the factory to operate the Sharp's DVD, TV and VCR. To operate Sharp products or other companies' equipment that cannot be controlled by the default remote control, you can memorise their remote control operations (learn function) (see page 20).
  • Page 19 Memory 1 buttons: Switches the input to TV or VCR. The remote control is set at the factory to operate the Sharp's DVD, TV and VCR. VCR CH To operate Sharp products or other companies' equipment that cannot be controlled Switches up the VCR channels.

  • Page 20: Memorising The Remote Control Buttons

    Memorising the remote control buttons HT-CN300H You can assign only one function to each button. If you assign two functions to the button, the newer one will be memorised (learn function). Within 10 seconds, press down for more than 2 seconds the de-...
  • Page 21 HT-CN300H Initialising the remote control buttons Memorising operations in the Memory 1 buttons for other equipment: Set the MEMORY 1/2 selector switch to MEMORY 1 and perform steps 2 - 6 in You can delete memorised functions and restore the buttons to the factory settings.

  • Page 22: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock HT-CN300H By setting the unit on time, you can use it both as a clock and as a timer. Press the button to adjust the hour and then press the EN- TER button. Press the button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously.

  • Page 23: Display Control

    Display control Sound control HT-CN300H Volume control Press the VOLUME button to increase the volume and the VOLUME button for decreasing. Main unit ..29 30 MAXIMUM TV screen Bass control When the X-BASS button is pressed, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasises the bass frequencies.

  • Page 24: Enjoy Surround Sound (Sound Mode)

    Enjoy Surround Sound (sound mode) HT-CN300H The sound effect is activated when the Dolby Digital and DTS signals below are sent from the digitally connected DVD player, etc. When using other 2ch systems (analogue, etc.), Dolby Pro Logic II function is activated.
  • Page 25 HT-CN300H Dolby Digital and DTS: Acoustic effect The input signal is recognised automatically and the unit's indicator appears. Standard Dolby Pro Logic II: The maximum of 5.1ch surround sound The indicator appears on the display of the main unit when the 2ch signals are is reproduced to provide three-dimen- entered to extend them to the 5.1ch surround sound.
  • Page 26 Enjoy Surround Sound (sound mode) (continued) HT-CN300H Sound mode To enjoy with dynamic sound To enjoy in the standard mode During playback, press the DYNAMIC SOUND button. Main unit Each press of this button changes the mode in the order of "MOVIE"...

  • Page 27: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio HT-CN300H Press the ON/ (STAND-BY) button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM ST, FM or AM). Press the button to tune in to the desired station.

  • Page 28: Listening To A Memorised Station

    Listening to a memorised station HT-CN300H Within 30 seconds, press the MEMORY button to store that station in memory. If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators go out before the station is mem- orised, repeat the operation from step 2.

  • Page 29: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) HT-CN300H Information provided by RDS RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide. These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the display will switch as follows: signals.
  • Page 30 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) HT-CN300H Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and SOCIAL Programmes about people and things that influence them individually TA (Traffic Announcement). or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.
  • Page 31 HT-CN300H Using the Auto Station Programme Mem- To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete: Press the ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations. ory (ASPM) The stations which are already stored in memory will be kept there.
  • Page 32 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) HT-CN300H To recall stations in memory Notes: If the display has stopped flashing, start again from step 2. If the unit finds a To specify programmed types and select stations (PTY search): desired programme type, the corresponding channel number will flash for about 4 You can search a station by specifying the programme type (news, sports, traffic pro- seconds, and then the station name will flash for 7 seconds, which will remain lit.
  • Page 33 HT-CN300H Notes for RDS operation If any of the following events occur, it does not mean that the unit is faulty: "PS", "NO PS" and a station name appear alternately, and the unit does not oper- ate properly. If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a station is conducting tests, the RDS reception function may not work properly.

  • Page 34: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) HT-CN300H To set the internal clock by the RDS time Notes: When the CLOCK button is pressed whilst the RDS time is displayed, the internal signal clock is displayed followed by the RDS clock. With this feature, you can compare the time shown.

  • Page 35: Speaker Settings

    Speaker settings HT-CN300H Speaker settings are displayed on the TV screen only when the unit is set to DVD or Speaker type Speaker size VIDEO (see page 23). Front speaker (Left, Right) F-LARGE Large diameter Note: F-SMALL * Small diameter The settings appear only when the TV is connected with a video cable.
  • Page 36 Speaker settings (continued) HT-CN300H Speaker type Adjustable range Front speaker (Left) 0.1 - 9.0 m Centre speaker 0.1 - 9.0 m Front speaker (Right) 0.1 - 9.0 m Surround speaker (Right) 0.1 - 9.0 m Surround speaker (Left) 0.1 - 9.0 m Subwoofer 0.1 - 9.0 m...

  • Page 37: Speaker Level Setting

    HT-CN300H Speaker level setting Test tone If sounds from the speakers are uneven, you can equalise them by adjusting the You can check the sound output from the speakers. (If the speaker levels are not speaker levels. equalised, they can be adjusted, too.) Press the SET UP button.

  • Page 38: Timer And Sleep Operation

    Timer and sleep operation HT-CN300H Setting the timer Timer operation is possible only when the tuner function is selected. Before setting timer: Set the unit on time (page 22). If it is not on time, you cannot use the timer function.

  • Page 39: Setting The Sleep Timer

    HT-CN300H When the preset time is reached: Press the ENTER button. Playback starts automatically and the volume increases gradually. The unit will enter the power stand-by mode one hour after the timer playback starts. To reset or change the timer setting: Perform "Setting the timer"...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Chart

    Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service tech- nician. TV image If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your author- ised SHARP dealer or service centre. Symptom Possible cause Reference...
  • Page 41 HT-CN300H Remote control If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, Symptom Possible cause Reference excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is page operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.

  • Page 42: Error Indicators And Warnings

    HT-CN300H When you load an unplayable disc or fail to perform operations properly, the following As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make messages are displayed on the unit and the TV screen. design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
  • Page 43 HT-CN300H Amplifier Front/Centre/Surround speakers Output power (2 ch) Type Full Range Speaker System (Magnetic shield) Front speakers: 80 mm (3-1/8") Speaker RMS: 60 W (30 W + 30 W) (10 % T.H.D., 1 kHz) Maximum input power 60 W Subwoofer:...

  • Page 44: Terms Of Guarantee

    3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.

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