Sharp HT-M700H User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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Genera
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Description of discs
Types of playable discs
The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks:
Some DVD may not function as described in the manual. See
the disc jacket for restrictions.
the disc jacket for restrictions.
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For unplayable discs, see page 12.
DVD
DVD-Video Disc
DVD-R
DVD-RW DVD+R
DVD+RW
Recorded in the vid-
eo mode (*1) (*2)
eo mode (*1) (*2)
Recorded in the video
mode (*1)
mode (*1)
(*1)
Some discs may not play properly due to the status of the
equipment used for recording, characteristics of the discs,
scratches, dirt, or dirty optical pickup lens.
equipment used for recording, characteristics of the discs,
scratches, dirt, or dirty optical pickup lens.
(*2)
DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format)
cannot be played back.
cannot be played back.
Video CD
Super video CD
Video CD
4.7
CD
Audio CD
Audio CD-R
Audio CD-RW
Or CDV (*1)
CD-R/RW recorded in MP3/WMA/JPEG/
DivX format (*2)
DivX format (*2)
(*1)
Only the audio on the CDV can be played.
(*2)
Some discs may not play properly due to the status of the
equipment used for recording, characteristics of the discs,
scratches, dirt, or dirty optical pickup lens.
equipment used for recording, characteristics of the discs,
scratches, dirt, or dirty optical pickup lens.
Icons used in this operation manual
Some functions may not be available depending on discs. The fol-
lowing icons indicate the discs that can be used in the section.
lowing icons indicate the discs that can be used in the section.
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Indicates DVDs.
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Indicates super video CDs.
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Indicates video CDs.
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Indicates audio CDs.
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Indicates CD-R/RW with MP3 recording.
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Indicates CD-R/RW with WMA recording.
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Indicates CD-R/RW with JPEG recording.
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Indicates CD-R/RW with DivX recording.
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Some operations may not be performed depending on discs
even if they are described in this manual.
even if they are described in this manual.
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During operation, " " may be displayed on the screen. This
means that the operations described in this manual are prohibit-
ed by the disc.
means that the operations described in this manual are prohibit-
ed by the disc.
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Genera
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Description of discs (continued)
DVD-Video
A popular type of DVD disc of the same size as a CD, mainly con-
taining video images.
taining video images.
Region number
Title and chapter
DVD-Video discs are divided into "titles" and "chapters". If the disc
has more than one movie on it, each movie is a separate "title".
"Chapters" are subdivisions of titles.
DVD-Video discs are divided into "titles" and "chapters". If the disc
has more than one movie on it, each movie is a separate "title".
"Chapters" are subdivisions of titles.
DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
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You can play DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW discs recorded
in the video mode.
in the video mode.
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Before playing DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW discs with
this unit, finalize them with the equipment used for record-
ing.
this unit, finalize them with the equipment used for record-
ing.
DivX file
Super video CD/video CD/audio CD
Track
Super video CD, video CD and audio CD are composed of "tracks".
Tracks are equivalent to songs on a CD.
Super video CD, video CD and audio CD are composed of "tracks".
Tracks are equivalent to songs on a CD.
MP3/WMA/JPEG format on CD-R/CD-RW
An MP3 file is audio data compressed in the MPEG 1 audio layer 3
format. MP3 files have the extension ".mp3". (Files with the exten-
sion ".mp3" may not play, or noise may occur during playback if not
recorded in the MP3 format.)
format. MP3 files have the extension ".mp3". (Files with the exten-
sion ".mp3" may not play, or noise may occur during playback if not
recorded in the MP3 format.)
WMA is an audio file format developed by Microsoft with the ".wma"
extension. This type of audio file is recorded through Microsoft Win-
dows operating system.
extension. This type of audio file is recorded through Microsoft Win-
dows operating system.
A JPEG file is still image data compressed in the JPEG (Joint Pho-
tographic Experts Group) format. JPEG files have the extension
".jpg".
tographic Experts Group) format. JPEG files have the extension
".jpg".
Folder and file
MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX discs consist of "folders" and "files".
MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX discs consist of "folders" and "files".
DVD discs are programmed with region
numbers indicating countries in which
they can be played. This system can
play discs with region number "2" or
"ALL".
numbers indicating countries in which
they can be played. This system can
play discs with region number "2" or
"ALL".
Region number
(playable area number)
(playable area number)
Official DivX Certified product
Plays DivX 5, DivX 4, DivX 3, and DivX
VOD video content (in compliance with DivX
Certified technical requirements).
Plays DivX 5, DivX 4, DivX 3, and DivX
VOD video content (in compliance with DivX
Certified technical requirements).
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ALL
Chapter 1
Title 1
Title 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
MP3
disc
WMA
disc
JPEG
disc
DivX
disc
File 1
Folder 1
File 2
File 1
Folder 2
File 2
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Icons used on DVD discs
Check the icons of the DVD jacket before playing your discs.
Discs that cannot be played
Notes:
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The discs above cannot be played at all, or no sound is heard
although images appear on the screen or vice versa.
although images appear on the screen or vice versa.
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Faulty playback may damage the speakers and can have an
adverse effect on your hearing when played at high volume set-
tings.
adverse effect on your hearing when played at high volume set-
tings.
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You cannot play illegally produced discs.
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A disc with scratches or fingerprints may not play properly. Refer
to "Care of discs" (page 64) and clean the disc.
to "Care of discs" (page 64) and clean the disc.
Display
Description
Format recorded on the DVD
Select a type according to the
connected TV type.
connected TV type.
Type of subtitles recorded
Recorded subtitle languages.
Example:
You can select a subtitle lan-
guage.
guage.
1. English
2. German
Number of camera angles
Number of angles recorded on
the DVD.
the DVD.
You can view scenes from dif-
ferent angles.
ferent angles.
Number of audio tracks and au-
dio recording systems
dio recording systems
The number of audio tracks
and audio recording systems
are indicated.
and audio recording systems
are indicated.
Example:
1: Original <English>
(Dolby Digital 5.1 Sur-
round)
1: Original <English>
(Dolby Digital 5.1 Sur-
round)
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You can change the audio
language.
language.
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Audio and recording sys-
tem vary depending on the
DVD. Check them in the
DVD's manual.
tem vary depending on the
DVD. Check them in the
DVD's manual.
2. German (Dolby Dig-
ital 2 ch)
ital 2 ch)
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2
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DVDs without the region num-
ber "2" or "ALL".
ber "2" or "ALL".
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DVD-Audio
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CDG
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DVDs with SECAM system
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Photo CD
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DVDs with MPEG sound
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CD-ROM
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DVD-ROM
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SACD
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DVD-RAM
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Discs recorded in special for-
mats, etc.
mats, etc.
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Prepar
ation for
Use
System installation
Magnetically shielded speakers
The front and centre 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.
as they are magnetically shielded. However, colour variation may
occur, depending on the type of the TV.
If colour variation occurs...
Turn off the TV (from the power switch).
After 15 - 30 minutes, turn the TV on again.
Turn off the TV (from the power switch).
After 15 - 30 minutes, turn the TV on again.
If the colour variation is still present...
Move the speakers further away from the TV.
Refer to the user's manual of the TV for details.
Move the speakers further away from the TV.
Refer to the user's manual of the TV for details.
Note:
The surround speakers and subwoofer are not magnetically
shielded.
The surround speakers and subwoofer are not magnetically
shielded.
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.
speaker at the same distance from the listening position.
It is recommended to arrange the speakers as shown below.
Notes:
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The default distance is set to 2 m (6 feet). If speakers cannot be
placed at equal distances, refer to "Speaker delay setting" (see
page 51).
placed at equal distances, refer to "Speaker delay setting" (see
page 51).
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Place the TV halfway between the front speakers.
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It is recommended that the centre speaker be placed near the
television.
television.
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Place the surround speakers at a position just above the height of
your ears.
your ears.
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You can place the subwoofer anywhere you like. As it vibrates
whilst reproducing bass, place it on a stable, sturdy surface.
whilst reproducing bass, place it on a stable, sturdy surface.
Installation image:
Subwoofer
Surround
speaker
(left)
speaker
(left)
Surround
speaker
(right)
speaker
(right)
Unit
Front
speaker
(right)
speaker
(right)
Front
speaker
(left)
speaker
(left)
Centre
speaker
speaker
Front speaker (left)
Subwoofer
Front speaker (right)
Surround
speaker (left)
speaker (left)
Surround
speaker (right)
speaker (right)
Default setting:
2 m (6 feet)
Centre
speaker
Front speaker
(left)
Front speaker
(right)
Centre speaker
Same distance
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