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is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. T ruSurround HD technology is incor porated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. SOUNDBAR-SYSTEM BARRE DE SON SISTEMA SOUND BAR SOUND BAR SYSTEM SISTEMA SOUND BAR SOUND BAR SYSTEEM SISTEMA SOUND BAR ÄÄNIPALKKIJÄRJESTELMÄ SOUND BAR SYSTEM MODELL MODÈLE MODELO MODELL MODELLO MODEL MODELO MALLI MODEL HT-SB500 Note: T[...]
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i 2009 Octo ber 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON .fm HT -SB500 BESONDERE ANMERKUNGEN REMARQUES SPÉCIALES NOT AS ESPECIALES SÄRSKILDA ANMÄRKNINGAR NOTE P ARTICOLARI BIJZONDERE OPMERKINGEN NOT AS ESPECIAIS SPECIAL NOTES ● Bei Einstellung der ON/ST AND-BY -T aste auf ST AND-BY ist die Netzspannung immer noch im Gerät vorhanden. Wenn die ON/ST AND-BY -T ast[...]
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ii 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON.fm HT -SB500 Wanneer de ON/ST AND-BY toets in de ST AND-BY stand staat, loopt er nog steeds stroom (netspanning) in het toestel. Wanneer de ON/ST AND-BY toets in de ST AND-BY stand staat, kan het toestel ingeschakeld worden via de timerfunctie of de afstandsbediening. Waarschuwing: Dit toestel bevat geen door d[...]
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iii 2009 Octo ber 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON .fm HT -SB500 Advertência: Neste aparelho não há partes que podem ser consertadas pelo usuário. Nunca retire a tampa, a menos que você tenha qualificação para tal. Este aparelho contém voltagens perigosas. Remova sempre o cabo de alimentação da tomada antes de efetuar qualquer conserto ou quando dei[...]
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iv 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON.fm HT -SB500 Advarsel: Til at forbygge ild og stød risiko, lad vaere med at undsaette denne indretning for drypning eller overstaenkning. Der må ikke anbringes nogen genstande fyldt med vand, som for eksempel vaser , på dette apparat. Advarsel: For å unngå brann eller kortslutning, utsett ikke produktet fo[...]
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v 2009 Octo ber 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON .fm HT -SB500 Hergestellt un ter Lizenz unter V ereini gten S taat en Patenten Nummern: 5.451 .942; 5.956.674; 5.9 74.380; 5.978. 762; 6.487.535 und anderen Paten ten aus den V ereinigten S ta aten und der ganzen Welt, die schon erstell t oder angemeld et wurden. DTS und DTS Digital Surround sind registrierte W[...]
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vi 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON.fm HT -SB500 ﺓﺩﺡ ﹼ .٩٥٦ .٥ ,٩٤٢ .٤٥١ .٥ ﻥﻡ ﺍﻩﺭﻱﻍﻭ , ٥٣٥ .٤٨٧ .٦ ,٧٦٢ .٩٧٨ .٥ ,٣٨٠ .٩٧٤ .٥ ,٦٧٤ ﹼ DTS Digital Surround ﻭ DTS DTS, DTS ﺯﻡﺭﻝﺍ ﻭ ﺓﻝ ﹼ ﺝﺱﻡ Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc .ﻱﺍﺏﻝﻭﺩ ﺕﺍﺭﺏﺕﺥﻡ ﻥﻡ[...]
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vii 2009 Octo ber 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON .fm HT -SB500 A. Entsorgungsinformationen für Benutzer aus Privathaushalten 1. In der Europäischen Union Achtung: Werfen Sie dieses Gerät zur Entsorgung bitte nicht in den normalen Hausmüll! Gemäß einer neuen EU-Richtlinie, die die ordnungsgemäße Rücknahme, Behandlung und V erwertung von gebrauchten [...]
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viii 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON.fm HT -SB500 A. Información sobre eliminación para usuarios particulares 1. En la Unión Europea Atención: si quiere desechar este equipo, ¡por favor no utilice el cubo de la basura habitual! Los equipos eléctricos y electrónicos usados deberían tratarse por separado de acuerdo con la legislación que [...]
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ix 2009 Octo ber 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON .fm HT -SB500 A. Informazioni sullo smaltimento per gli utenti (privati) 1. Nell'Unione europea Attenzione: Per smaltire il presente dispositivo, non utilizzare il normale bidone della spazzatura! Le apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche usate devono essere gestite a parte e in conformità alla legis[...]
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x 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON.fm HT -SB500 A. Informações sobre a Eliminação de Produtos para os Utilizadores (particulares) 1. Na União Europeia Atenção: Se quiser eliminar este equipamento, não o deve fazer juntamente com o lixo doméstico comum! O equipamento eléctrico e electrónico deve ser tratado separadamente e ao abrigo da [...]
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xi 2009 Octo ber 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON .fm HT -SB500 Informationen zur Batterieentsorgung Für die EU : Die durchgestrichene Abfalltonne bedeutet, dass gebrauchte Batterien nicht mit dem Haushaltsmüll entsorgt werden sollten! Es gibt getrennte Sammelsysteme für gebrauchte Batterien, welche eine ordnungsgemäße Behandlung und Verwertung entsprech[...]
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xii 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6_COMMON.fm HT -SB500 Information om batteriavyttring För EU : Batteriet är märkt med den överkorsade soptunnan vilket betyder att det inte ska kastas i det vanliga hushållsavfallet. Det finns ett separat insamlingssystem för batterier för att underlätta korrekt behandling och återvinning enligt gällande lags[...]
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E-1 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB50 0_A6_EN.fm ENGLISH General Information Introduction Thank you for purch asing this SHARP prod uct. To obtain the best per formance from this pr oduct, please read th is manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP produc t. Accessorie s Please confirm that only the following accessories are inclu[...]
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DE (1) FR (2) ES (3) SV (4) IT (5) NL (6) PT (7) ZH (8) EN (9) AR (10) E-2 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6 _EN.fm ENGLISH General Information Precautions General Please ensure that the equipmen t is positioned in a well- ventilated a rea and ensu re that t here is at least 10 cm (4") of free space alo ng the sides an d top of the[...]
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E-3 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB50 0_A6_EN.fm ENGLISH General Information Controls and indicators Front Panel Refere nce pa ge 1. Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2. Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3. On/St and-by Pad/Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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DE (1) FR (2) ES (3) SV (4) IT (5) NL (6) PT (7) ZH (8) EN (9) AR (10) E-4 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6 _EN.fm ENGLISH General Information Rear P anel Reference page 1. Audio Line In 2 Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 2. Line In 1 Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 3. DC [...]
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E-5 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB50 0_A6_EN.fm ENGLISH General Information Controls and indicat ors (continued) Note: Before using remote contro l, please re move plastic shield at battery holder . Remote Control Reference page 1. Remote Control T ransmitt er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2. Dolby Virtual S peaker Button . . . . . [...]
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DE (1) FR (2) ES (3) SV (4) IT (5) NL (6) PT (7) ZH (8) EN (9) AR (10) E-6 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6 _EN.fm ENGLISH Preparation for Use Speaker preparation Select from thre e installa tion methods according to th e preferred position. Notes: Option 1 or option 2 indi cates sp ike positi ons based on LCD TV stand. When attaching [...]
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E-7 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB50 0_A6_EN.fm ENGLISH Preparation for Use Speaker prep aration (continued ) Caution: Be very careful to prevent the speaker [2.2 kg (4.84 lbs.)] from falling when mounti ng on the wa ll. Before mount ing, check the wall strength. (Do not put on the veneer plaster or whitewash ed wall. The speaker may fall.[...]
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DE (1) FR (2) ES (3) SV (4) IT (5) NL (6) PT (7) ZH (8) EN (9) AR (10) E-8 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6 _EN.fm ENGLISH Preparation for Use Note: Make sure all screws are fully tightened. (screws are no t supplied) Instal ling the speaker 4 Screw the wall mount angle to the wall as shown in the illustration. ( T ot al screw is 8 pieces)[...]
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E-9 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB50 0_A6_EN.fm ENGLISH Preparation for Use Placing the s peaker Installati on image: Place the s peaker as shown. Notes: As the sound fr om the speaker i s omni-dire ctional, you c an place the speaker anywhere you like . However , it is recommended to place it as close to the TV as po ssible. The front p a[...]
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DE (1) FR (2) ES (3) SV (4) IT (5) NL (6) PT (7) ZH (8) EN (9) AR (10) E-10 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6 _EN.fm ENGLISH Preparation for Use Falling prevention Safety wires (not su pplied) are u seful to prev ent the speaker from falling off the table. Loop the safety wires (not su pplied) into each hole as shown and tie the safety wires to[...]
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E-1 1 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB50 0_A6_EN.fm ENGLISH Preparation for Use Speaker connections to TVs (continued) Connecting to a TV If the TV/mon itor has an audio outpu t, connect it t o the LINE IN 1 sockets on the rear of the speaker . To select LINE IN 1 function: On speaker: Press FUNCTION button repeated ly until “L1” is disp[...]
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DE (1) FR (2) ES (3) SV (4) IT (5) NL (6) PT (7) ZH (8) EN (9) AR (10) E-12 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6 _EN.fm ENGLISH Preparation for Use Connecting a digital tuner , etc. Connect to the digital t uner , etc. using an optica l digit al audio cable or a coax ial digit al audio cabl e. To select DIGITAL 1 (optical i nput) or DIGITAL 2 [...]
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E-13 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB50 0_A6_EN.fm ENGLISH Preparation for Use AC power connect ion Using with the AC/DC adaptor Notes: Unplug the AC/DC adaptor from the wall socket if the speaker will not be used for a lo ng period of time. Use only the supplied AC/DC adaptor. Using other AC/DC adaptor may cause a n electric shock or fi[...]
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DE (1) FR (2) ES (3) SV (4) IT (5) NL (6) PT (7) ZH (8) EN (9) AR (10) E-14 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6 _EN.fm ENGLISH Preparation for Use Remote control Battery inst allation Precautions for battery use: Remove the battery if the sp eaker will not b e used for a l ong period of time. Th is will prevent potential damage due to bat[...]
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E-15 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB50 0_A6_EN.fm ENGLISH Basic Operation General control T o turn the power on Press the ON/ST AND-BY button on the remote control or touch anywhere on the d isplay panel. All the i ndicators will be displayed to indicate pad positions. The stand- by indicator turn s GREEN. If the power does not turn on, che[...]
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DE (1) FR (2) ES (3) SV (4) IT (5) NL (6) PT (7) ZH (8) EN (9) AR (10) E-16 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6 _EN.fm ENGLISH Basic Operation Dolby Virtual Speaker (DVS) sound mode The Dolby Virtual S peaker (DVS) creates virtua l surrounds comparable to the 5.1ch sou nd produced b y the 3.1ch speake r . When setting DVS t o “ON” for 2 c[...]
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E-17 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB50 0_A6_EN.fm ENGLISH Basic Operation General co ntrol (contin ued) Subwoofer level control Note: When sound from th e speaker is distor ted, decrease the subwoofer level . Center speaker level control Bass contr ol T reble control T ouch Sensin g off mod e Function Note: The backup functi[...]
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DE (1) FR (2) ES (3) SV (4) IT (5) NL (6) PT (7) ZH (8) EN (9) AR (10) E-18 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6 _EN.fm ENGLISH References T roubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHAR[...]
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E-19 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB50 0_A6_EN.fm ENGLISH References Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Periodicall y wipe the cabinet with a sof t cloth. Caution: Do not use chemicals for cleanin g (petrol, paint thinne r , etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish. Do not apply o il to the in side of each co mponent. It may cause malfunct[...]
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DE (1) FR (2) ES (3) SV (4) IT (5) NL (6) PT (7) ZH (8) EN (9) AR (10) E-20 HT -SB500 2009 October 6 HT -SB500_A6 _EN.fm ENGLISH References Specifications As part of our polic y of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the rig ht to make design and spe cification cha nges for product impro vement without prior notice. The perform ance specificatio[...]