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. HOME CINEMA COMMAND MODEL HT-CN300W OPERATION MANUAL HT-CN300W Home Cinema Command consisting of HT-CN300W (main unit), CP-CN300WF (front speakers), CP-CN300WC (centre speaker) and CP-CN300WR (surround speakers).
HT-CN300W Special notes z 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 timer mode or remote control. z This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never 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.
Accessories HT-CN300W Please confirm that the following accessories are included.
HT-CN300W Precautions „ General z 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 minimum of 15 cm (6") of free space on the top of the unit. 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") z Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility.
Controls and indicators HT-CN300W „ Remote control 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 15 15 16 16 24 25 26 1. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2. Operation Buttons for Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4. Sound Mode Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HT-CN300W Controls and indicators (continued) „ Main unit (with subwoofer) 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 Front - Controls and indicators - General Information 8 9 10 Reference page Back 13 14 11.Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 12.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 22 23 15 16 17 18 1. Memory Indicator 2. Timer Play Indicator 3. Sleep Indicator 4. Extra Bass Indicator 5.
HT-CN300W „ Front/Centre/Surround speakers Side 2 1 4. Mounting Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 5. Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6. Mounting Screw Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Speaker cushion: 3 Attach the cushions to the bottom of the speakers to prevent them from sliding.
HT-CN300W Speaker connections Centre speaker Front speaker (right) Connections Red Black Red Green - Speaker connections - Black Front speaker (left) Black Red Red White Main unit (with subwoofer) Green Surround speaker (right) Black Red White Surround speaker (left) Red Black Grey Blue Blue Grey 7 02/7/11 Red HT-CN300W_A_2.
Aerial connection The speaker terminals on the main unit, the tube and plugs of the speaker lead, and speaker labels are distinguished by colour. Connect the speaker and the unit by matching the colours. Connect the speaker wires to the speakers first, then to the unit. HT-CN300W Connect the FM/AM loop aerial to the ANTENNA socket. Label Position the FM aerial wire and rotate the AM loop aerial for optimum reception.
HT-CN300W Connecting other equipment 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. Only one video cable is supplied with this unit. Optical digital audio cable TV S-video cable or Coaxial digital audio cable DVD player Video cable (supplied) S-video cable Connections - Connecting other equipment - (See page 10.) Video cable Camcorder, Satellite receiver, etc. (See page 10.
HT-CN300W „ Connecting the DVD player Caution: Use the video cable or the S-video cable for receiving images. The S-video cable can realise clearer images. For audio, connect with the optical digital cable or the coaxial digital cable. Turn off all other equipment before making this connection. Notes: To connect to the video socket with the video cable: z Refer to the operation manual of the equipment to be connected. z Insert the plugs fully to avoid fuzzy pictures or noise.
HT-CN300W Connecting other equipment (continued) „ Connecting the VCR (VIDEO 1) „ Connecting the tape deck, etc. (AUX) Audio cable Video cable Audio cable To video output socket To audio output sockets To audio output sockets Tape deck, etc. VCR Connections - Connecting other equipment - Audio cable To video input socket To audio input sockets Video cable Notes: z Connect the unit and the TV with a video cable.
Connecting to the AC socket HT-CN300W „ Setting the AC voltage selector „ Plugging in the remote control Check the setting of the AC voltage selector located on the rear panel before plugging the unit into a wall socket. If necessary, adjust the selector to correspond to the AC power voltage used in your area. Before connecting: Turn the selector with a screwdriver until the appropriate voltage number appears in the window (110 V, 127 V, 220 V or 230 V - 240 V AC).
HT-CN300W Connecting to the AC socket (continued) „ Setting the FM/AM span selector „ Demonstration mode The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll. To cancel the demonstration mode: Connections - Connecting to the AC socket - When the unit is in the power stand-by mode (demonstration mode), press the XBASS button. The demonstration mode will be cancelled and the display will disappear.
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. HT-CN300W The supplied speakers may be placed beside or near the TV as they are magnetically shielded. However, colour variation may occur, depending on the type of the TV. If colour variation occurs... Front speaker (right) Turn off the TV (from the power switch).
HT-CN300W Installing the speakers on the wall Front, centre and surround speakers can be mounted on the wall and their angle can be adjusted. Each speaker needs 3 screws to be mounted (not supplied). 3 Raise the speaker the most upward. (Refer to "Changing the speaker angle" for details.) The design of the speakers allows them to be hung on the wall. Be sure to use the type and size of the screw that are shown below. 4 Drive two screws into the wall. 3.
Preparing the remote control HT-CN300W „ Battery installation „ Test of the remote control You can operate the remote control with batteries in areas where the AC power lead cannot reach. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor. 1 2 3 The remote control can be used within the range shown below: Turn the remote control over and place it on a soft cloth. Open the battery cover. Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment. Close the cover.
HT-CN300W Operation buttons on the remote control This remote control allows you to operate the main unit and other Sharp equipment. By memorising remote control operations (learn function), you can operate various equipment. Operation buttons for other equipment (See page 18.) 1 2 3 4 5 Remote Control - Operation buttons on the remote control - Operation buttons for the main unit Memory 1/2 buttons for other equipment (See page 19.
HT-CN300W „ Operation buttons for other equipment 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). 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 4 7 8 9 1 DVD Used when the unit is set to DVD. Switch the setting according to the connected sound source by pressing it repeatedly.
HT-CN300W Operation buttons on the remote control (continued) „ Memory 1/2 buttons for other equipment Memory 1 buttons: 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).
Memorising the remote control buttons 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). 4 „ Memorising operations in the Memory 2 buttons for other equipment Within 10 seconds, press down for more than 2 seconds the desired button on the remote control supplied with other equipment to send the signal to the marking. Angle and distance The same buttons are used for both Memory 1 and 2 operations.
HT-CN300W Memorising the remote control buttons (continued) 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 "Memorising operations in the Memory 2 buttons for other equipment" (see page 20). Note: If a new function is memorised, the default operation on the button will be cleared. „ Initialising the remote control buttons You can delete memorised functions and restore the buttons to the factory settings.
Setting the clock By setting the unit on time, you can use it both as a clock and as a timer. HT-CN300W 4 Press the or ENTER button. button to adjust the hour and then press the z Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. z When the 12-hour display is selected, "AM" will change automatically to "PM". 3 Press the or button to select the 24-hour or 12-hour display and then press the ENTER button.
HT-CN300W Display control Sound control „ Volume control Press the VOLUME decreasing. button to increase the volume and the VOLUME Main unit 0 1 button for 2 ..... 29 30 MAXIMUM Basic Operation - Display control / Sound control - TV screen „ To change the display brightness (2 levels) You can switch the brightness of the main unit display by pressing the DIMMER button. „ Bass control When the X-BASS button is pressed, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasises the bass frequencies.
Enjoy Surround Sound (sound mode) HT-CN300W 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. DVD player Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II 2ch signals (analogue, etc.) Types of surround Source Dolby Digital Contents Switchable sound mode One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use.
HT-CN300W Enjoy Surround Sound (sound mode) (continued) Acoustic effect Dolby Digital and DTS: The input signal is recognised automatically and the unit's indicator appears. Standard Basic Operation - Enjoy Surround Sound (sound mode) - The maximum of 5.1ch surround sound is reproduced to provide threedimensional effect. This unit automatically emits the 5.1ch sound according to the recorded audio signal. "STANDARD" appears on the display of the unit and TV screen.
HT-CN300W „ To enjoy with dynamic sound To enjoy in the standard mode Main unit During playback, press the DYNAMIC SOUND button. Each press of this button changes the mode in the order of "MOVIE" "NIGHT". TV screen MOVIE MUSIC NIGHT To enjoy in the virtual mode During playback, press the 2CH button repeatedly to select "VIRTUAL". "VIRTUAL" appears on the display of the unit and TV screen. The bass level is increased for powerful sound effect.
HT-CN300W Listening to the radio 1 2 Press the ON/ (STAND-BY) button to turn the power on. 3 Press the Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM ST, FM or AM). or button to tune in to the desired station. Manual tuning: Press the station. or button as many times as required to tune in to the desired Auto tuning: - Listening to the radio - Basic Operation When the or button is pressed for more than 0.
Listening to a memorised station 4 HT-CN300W 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 memorised, repeat the operation from step 2. 5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a preset station. The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few hours should there be a power failure or the AC power lead disconnection.
HT-CN300W Speaker settings Speaker settings are displayed on the TV screen only when the unit is set to DVD or VIDEO (see page 23). Note: 4 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select their sizes. The settings appear only when the TV is connected with a video cable. They will not appear when the TV is connected with an S-video cable. z To set sizes of other speakers, repeat the operation from step 3. z You can complete the setting operation by pressing the SET UP button twice.
HT-CN300W „ Speaker delay setting Measure the distance between each speaker and the listening position, and set the speaker delay. When some of the speakers are at a different distance from the listening point, you can select speaker delay to make it seem as though the speaker distances are the same. Press the SET UP button. Within 10 seconds, press the and press the ENTER button. FR FL or button to select "SP DELAY", SW 3m 3m 3m Within 30 seconds, press the speaker.
HT-CN300W Speaker settings (continued) FL CT FR Speaker type Front speaker (Left) Centre speaker Front speaker (Right) Adjustable range - 6 dB + 6 dB - 6 dB + 6 dB - 6 dB + 6 dB SR SL Surround speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Left) - 6 dB - 6 dB SW Subwoofer - 10 dB + 6 dB + 6 dB + 10 dB Note: „ Test tone „ Speaker level setting - Speaker settings - Advanced Features Adjust the level of the subwoofer if the sound from it is distorted.
Timer and sleep operation „ Setting the timer Before setting timer: Set the unit on time (page 22). If it is not on time, you cannot use the timer function. 1 2 Press the ON/ (STAND-BY) button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER/BAND button. 3 Adjust the volume using the VOLUME ( or ) button. Do not turn the volume up too high. 4 Press the TIMER/SLEEP button repeatedly until " " is displayed. 5 Press the or button to specify the hour to start, then press the ENTER button.
HT-CN300W Timer and sleep operation (continued) When the preset time is reached: z Playback starts automatically and the volume increases gradually. z The unit will enter the power stand-by mode one hour after the timer playback starts. 4 Press the ENTER button. To reset or change the timer setting: Perform "Setting the timer" from the beginning (page 32). The sleep timer indicator lights up. Cancelling the timer playback: Timer is cancelled by turning the power on whilst in the timer stand-by mode.
Troubleshooting chart HT-CN300W Symptom Possible cause The display on the unit is dark. z Set this unit to the power stand-by mode and then turn it back on. If the unit still malfunctions, reset it. z Is your unit unplugged, or has the power failure occurred? Reset the clock. z Press the DIMMER button on the remote control. The power is not turned on. z Is the unit unplugged? When a button is pressed, the unit does not respond. Timer playback does not start. Reference page P. 35 P. 22 P. 23 P.
HT-CN300W Troubleshooting chart (continued) Error indicators and warnings „ TV image When you load an unplayable disc or fail to perform operations properly, the following messages are displayed on the unit and the TV screen. References - Troubleshooting chart / Error indicators and warnings / Maintenance - Symptom No images are displayed.
Specifications HT-CN300W 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 figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
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