User manual SHARP HTCN300H OPERAITON MANUAL

[. . . ] HT-CN300H Home Cinema Command consisting of HT-CN300H (main unit), CP-CN300F (front speakers), CP-CN300C (center speaker) and CP-CN300R (surround speakers). HOME CINEMA COMMAND MODEL HT-CN300H OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www. sharp. co. uk/support. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). 0101 HT-CN300H Special Notes NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U. K. AND IRELAND The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used. [. . . ] When using other 2ch systems (analogue, etc. ), Dolby Pro Logic II function is activated. DVD player Dolby Digital Dolby Digital or DTS signals DTS - Enjoy Surround Sound (sound mode) - VCR, etc. Basic Operation Dolby Pro Logic II 2ch signals (analogue, etc. ) Types of surround Dolby Digital Source Contents One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use. You can enjoy the stereophonic effect in the home theatre system. The disc recorded in the Dolby Digital system is recognised by this unit automatically when it is played back. Switchable sound mode Standard (Dynamic sound) Virtual Stereo Disc with this trademark DTS (Digital Theater Systems) One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use. As the sound quality is emphasised, you can enjoy the realistic sound effect in the home theatre system. The disc recorded in the DTS system is recognised by this unit automatically when it is played back. Disc with this trademark Standard (Dynamic sound) Virtual Stereo Dolby Pro Logic II Stereo-recorded discs and videotapes When playing a stereo-recorded disc or video tape, it is rec- Standard ognised by the Dolby Pro Logic II function and the sound is (Dynamic sound) changed to the 5. 1ch digital surround sound automatically. A Virtual (*) more natural sound effect can be achieved. Stereo (*) If (*) is selected, the " " indicator goes out. 26 02/5/20 HT-CN300H_(E)4. fm HT-CN300H Acoustic effect Standard The maximum of 5. 1ch surround sound is reproduced to provide three-dimensional 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. Dolby Digital and DTS: The input signal is recognised automatically and the unit's indicator appears. Dolby Pro Logic II: z The indicator appears on the display of the main unit when the 2ch signals are entered to extend them to the 5. 1ch surround sound. z Even the 2ch sound recorded with Dolby Digital will be extended to the 5. 1ch. Notes: Dynamic sound You can enjoy normal surround sound with various scenes. MOVIE: MUSIC: NIGHT: The bass level is increased for powerful sound effect. You can enjoy lively sound by producing the articulate sound. Soft but powerful sound is achieved even at low volumes. TV screen display: Virtual Although no sound is heard from the surround speakers, you can still enjoy 2. 1ch surround sound as if they exist. It sounds as if speakers are also placed in . "VIRTUAL" appears on the display of the unit and TV screen. DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PROLOGIC II dts Stereo You can enjoy the great acoustic effects of the front speakers and subwoofer. "STEREO" appears on the display of the unit and TV screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front Left Signal Indicator Centre Signal Indicator Front Right Signal Indicator Surround Left Signal Indicator Surround Monaural Signal Indicator Surround Right Signal Indicator Low Frequency Effect Signal Indicator 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 Note: 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. 02/5/20 HT-CN300H_(E)4. fm Basic Operation The surround types are displayed also on the TV screen only when the unit is set to DVD or VIDEO (see page 25). 27 - Enjoy Surround Sound (sound mode) - z When the surround mode is set to "STANDARD", the sound of monaural signals is heard only from the centre speaker. z When the surround mode is set to "VIRTUAL", the same monaural sound is reproduced in both the front right and front left channels. HT-CN300H Enjoy Surround Sound (sound mode) (continued) , , Sound mode To enjoy in the standard mode During playback, press the STANDARD button. "STANDARD" appears on the display of the unit and TV screen. , , To enjoy with dynamic sound Main unit During playback, press the DYNAMIC SOUND button. Each press of this button changes the mode in the order of "MOVIE" "NIGHT". MOVIE MUSIC NIGHT "MUSIC" TV screen The bass level is increased for powerful sound effect. [. . . ] Display Meaning z The surround system does not operate properly. z Place the unit away from noise source or plug the AC power lead to another AC socket. (*) z The amplifier is defective or the surround system does not operate properly. z Place the unit away from noise source or plug the AC power lead to another AC socket. [. . . ]