Sharp HT-M700H User manual

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HT-M700H
HOME CINEMA WITH DVD
OPERATION MANUAL

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SPECIAL NOTES
WARNINGS
zWhen 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 remote control.
zThis unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove cov-
ers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous volt-
ages, always remove mains plug from the socket before any
service operation and when not in use for a long period.
zTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Copy Protection:
This unit supports Macrovision copy protection.
On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of
the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy protection code pre-
vents the videotape copy from playing normally.
Copyright Information:
zUnauthorised copying, broadcast, public display, transmission,
public performance and rental (regardless of whether or not
such activities are for profit) of disc contents are prohibited by
law.
zThis system is equipped with copy protection technology that
causes substantial degradation of images when the contents of
a disc are copied to a videotape.
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448;
and 6,516,132.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
When attempting to record copy protected material on a VCR
or other recording device, the copy protection will activate and
the protected material will not be recorded correctly. In
addition, attempting to display copy protected material on a
monitor connected via a VCR, whether for the purpose of
viewing or not, will cause an inferior quality picture to be
displayed. This is not a fault of the equipment. Please view
copy protected material by connecting the product directly to
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CAUTION
zThis product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
zUse of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: AlGaAs/AlGalnP
Wavelength: 785 nm/650 nm
Emission Duration: continuous
Laser Output: max. 0.6 mW

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General Information
Introduction
Special notes
NOTE
Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right
to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating
broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribu-
tion channels), revenue-generating streaming applications (via Inter-
net, intranets and/or other networks), other revenue-generating
content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand appli-
cations and the like) or on revenue-generating physical media (com-
pact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives,
memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is
required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer
IIS and Thomson.
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-M700H Home Cinema with DVD consisting of HT-M700H (main
unit), CP-M700HF (front speakers), CP-M700HC (centre speaker),
CP-M700HS (surround speakers) and CP-M700HSW (subwoofer).
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of
DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.

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Accessories
Please confirm that the following accessories are included.
Note:
Only the above accessories are included.
Remote control 1 "AAA" size battery (UM-4, R03,
HP-16 or similar) 2
AM loop aerial 1 FM aerial 1
Video cable 1 Speaker connection lead 6
Green
(for centre speaker)
approx. 5 m (16 feet)
White
(for left front
speaker)
approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Red
(for right front
speaker)
approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Blue
(for left surround
speaker)
approx. 15 m (49 feet)
Purple
(for subwoofer)
approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Grey
(for right surround
speaker)
approx. 15 m (49 feet)

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Contents
Page
General Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 9
Description of discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 12
Preparation for Use
System installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 18
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DVD Operation
Playing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23
Basic operation
To locate the beginning of a chapter/track (skip) . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fast forward/Fast reverse (search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To start playback from the desired point (direct play) . . . . . . 25
Useful operation
To change the subtitle language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To change the audio language (audio output) . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To brighten an image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To improve the image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
To select a title from the top menu of the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
To select a subtitle or audio language from the disc menu . . 29
Still picture/Frame advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
To change the angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
To zoom in on an image (zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
To play in the desired order (programmed playback) . . . . . . 31
To play repeatedly (repeat play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
To play the contents between the specified points repeatedly
(A-B repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
To change the display on the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
To change the display on TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Audio CD Operation
Playing an audio CD
To play in random order (random play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
To start playback from the desired point (direct play) . . . . . . 36
Super Video CD/Video CD Operation
Playing a super video CD or video CD
Playing a super video CD or video CD with P. B. C. (playback
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
MP3, WMA, JPEG and DivX Disc Operation
Playing an MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX disc . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 39
Radio
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 41
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 - 46
Advanced Features
Enjoying surround sound (sound mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 - 49
Changing the default setting of the amplifier . . . . . . . . . 50 - 52
Changing the initial setting of DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 - 56
Language code list for disc language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Audio connection to other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 60
To install the speakers on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
References
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 63
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Error indicators and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 66
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
About "Using the Radio Data System (RDS)":
The RDS function does not work in Australia and New Zealand.

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Precautions
General
zPlease ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well venti-
lated 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.
zDo not place anything on top of the unit.
zDo not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than
60°C (140°F) or to extremely low temperatures.
zIf your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power
lead from the wall socket. Plug the AC power lead back in, and
then turn on your system.
zNo naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the apparatus.
zAttention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of bat-
tery disposal.
zThis unit should only be used within the range of 5°C - 35°C
(41°F - 95°F).
Warning:
The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit.
Using this product with a higher voltage other than that which is
specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of acci-
dent causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any
damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that
which is specified.
Volume control
The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker effi-
ciency, location, and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid
exposure to high volume levels. Do not turn the volume on to full at
switch on and listen to music at moderate levels.
zUse the unit on afirm, level surface free from
vibration.
zKeep the unit away from direct sunlight,
strong magnetic fields, excessive dust,
humidity and electronic/electrical equip-
ment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.)
which generate electrical noise.
zIn case of an electrical storm, unplug the
unit for safety.
10 cm (4")
15 cm (6")
10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")
zHold the AC power plug by the head when
removing it from the wall socket, as pulling
the lead can damage internal wires.
zDo not remove the outer cover, as this
may result in electric shock. Refer inter-
nal service to your local SHARP service
facility.
zThe ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with
items, such as newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc.
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Controls and indicators
Front panel Reference page
1.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.Front Panel Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.Motorised Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6.Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7. Disc Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
10.Chapter (Track) Skip Down or Fast Reverse Button . . . . . 24
11.Chapter (Track) Skip Up or Fast Forward Button . . . . . . . 24
12.Function Selector Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
13.Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
14.Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
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Display Reference page
1.DTS Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2.Dolby Digital Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.Dolby Pro Logic Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.RDS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.Traffic Programme Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.Traffic Announcement Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.Dynamic PTY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.Programme Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 41
9.Random Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10.Repeat/One Track Repeat/A - B Repeat Indicators . . . 32, 33
11.Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
12.Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
13.Title Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
14.Video CD Playback Control Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
15.Chapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
16.Track Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
17.Total Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
18.Angle Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
19.Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
20.FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
21.FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Opening the front panel
Opening:
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the front panel.
Closing:
With the panel open, press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Notes:
zDo not force the front panel open by hand. Damage may result.
zWhen you press the DISC OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote
control, the front panel and the disc tray open.
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About "Using the Radio Data System (RDS)":
The RDS function does not work in Australia and New Zealand.

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Remote control Reference page
1.Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.Direct Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.Sleep Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.Random or Programme Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 35
7.A - B Repeat or Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 33
8.Unit Display Select or Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 33
9.On Screen Display On/Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
10.Top Menu or Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
11.Chapter (Track) Skip Down or Fast Reverse Button . . . . . 24
12.Front Panel Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
13.Multi Channel Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
14.Return Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 53
15.Stereo (2 channel) Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
16.Chapter (Track) Skip Up or Fast Forward Button . . . . . . . 24
17.Angle Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
18.DVD Audio Language Select or
CD Audio Output Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
19.Gamma Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
20. RDS Programme Type/
Traffic Information Search Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
21.RDS Display Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
22.Direct Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
23.Subtitle Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
24.Super Picture Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
25.Zoom Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
26.RDS ASPM (Auto Station Programme Memory) Button . . 44
27.Tuner Preset Down or Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 41
28.Tuning Up or Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 40
29.Tuner Preset Up or Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 41
30.Tuning Down or Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 40
31.Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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About "Using the Radio Data System (RDS)":
The RDS function does not work in Australia and New Zealand.

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Remote control Reference page
1.Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.Frame Advance or Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 29
5.DVD Initial Setting Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.Amplifier Initial Setting Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.Shift Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10.Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11.Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
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TV Operation Buttons
You can operate some functions of SHARP' TVs with the remote
control of this system.
However, some models cannot be operated.
TV Channel Up Button TVChannelDownButton
Switches the TV channel
up. Switches the TV channel down.
TV On/Stand-by Button TV Volume Up Button
Sets the TV power to "ON"
or "STAND-BY". Turns up the TV volume.
TV/VCR Input Select But-
ton TV Volume Down Button Turns down the TV volume.
Switches the input to TV or
VCR.
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Rear panel Reference page
1.AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Sockets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3.S-video Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.Video Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.Optical Digital Audio Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16
7.Aerial Earth Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
8.AM Aerial Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
9.FM 75 Ohm Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
10.SCART Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front/surround/centre speakers Reference page
1.Speaker
2.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16
3.Colour Label
Subwoofer Reference page
1.Bass Reflex Duct
2.Woofer
3.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16
4.Colour Label: Purple
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White ... Left Front Speaker
Red ... Right Front Speaker
Blue ... Left Surround Speaker
Grey ... Right Surround Speaker
Green ... Centre Speaker

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General Information
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.
zFor 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) Recorded inthe video 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.
(*2) DVD-RWdiscs recorded inVRmode(VideoRecordingformat)
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)
(*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.
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.
... Indicates DVDs.
... Indicates super video CDs.
... Indicates video CDs.
... Indicates audio CDs.
... Indicates CD-R/RW with MP3 recording.
... Indicates CD-R/RW with WMA recording.
... Indicates CD-R/RW with JPEG recording.
... Indicates CD-R/RW with DivX recording.
zSome operations may not be performed depending on discs
even if they are described in this manual.
zDuring operation, " " may be displayed on the screen. This
means that the operations described in this manual are prohibit-
ed by the disc.
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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.
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-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
zYou can play DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW discs recorded
in the video mode.
zBefore playing DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW discs with
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.
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.)
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.
A JPEG file is still image data compressed in the JPEG (Joint Pho-
tographic Experts Group) format. JPEG files have the extension
".jpg".
Folder and file
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 "4" or
"ALL".
Region 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).
4
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:
zThe discs above cannot be played at all, or no sound is heard
although images appear on the screen or vice versa.
zFaulty playback may damage the speakers and can have an
adverse effect on your hearing when played at high volume set-
tings.
zYou cannot play illegally produced discs.
zA disc with scratches or fingerprints may not play properly. Refer
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.
Type of subtitles recorded Recorded subtitle languages.
Example: You can select a subtitle lan-
guage.
1. English
2. German
Number of camera angles Numberofanglesrecordedon
the DVD.
You can view scenes from dif-
ferent angles.
Number of audio tracks and au-
dio recording systems The number of audio tracks and audio recording systems
are indicated.
Example:
1: Original <English>
(Dolby Digital 5.1 Sur-
round)
zYou can change the audio
language.
zAudio and recording sys-
tem vary depending on the
DVD. Check them in the
DVD's manual.
2. German (Dolby Dig-
ital 2 ch)
2
2
zDVDs without the region num-
ber "4" or "ALL". zDVD-Audio
zCDG
zDVDs with SECAM system zPhoto CD
zDVDs with MPEG sound zCD-ROM
zDVD-ROM zSACD
zDVD-RAM zDiscs recorded in special for-
mats, etc.
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Preparation 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.
If colour variation occurs...
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.
Note:
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.
Notes:
zThe 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).
zPlace the TV halfway between the front speakers.
zIt is recommended that the centre speaker be placed near the
television.
zPlace the surround speakers at a position just above the height of
your ears.
zYou can place the subwoofer anywhere you like. As it vibrates
whilst reproducing bass, place it on a stable, sturdy surface.
Installation image:
Subwoofer
Surround
speaker
(left)
Surround
speaker
(right)
Unit
Front
speaker
(right)
Front
speaker
(left)
Centre
speaker Front speaker (left)
Subwoofer
Front speaker (right)
Surround
speaker (left) Surround
speaker (right)
Default setting:
2 m (6 feet)
Centre
speaker
Front speaker
(left) Front speaker (right)
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System connections
Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any
connections.
Aerial connection
(see page 15)
Connecting the AC
power lead (see page 18)
TV connection
(see page 17) Speaker connection (see page 16)
Surround speaker
(right) Surround speaker (left)
Front speaker
(right) Centre speaker Front speaker (left)
Red
Red
White
White
Green
Grey
Grey
AM loop aerial FM aerial
Blue
Blue
Green
Subwoofer
Purple
Purple
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System connections (continued)
Aerial connection
Supplied FM aerial:
Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket and position
the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be
received.
Supplied AM loop aerial:
Connect the AM loop aerial wire to the AM and GND terminals.
Position the AM loop aerial for optimum reception. Place the AM
loop aerial on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with
screws (not supplied).
Note:
Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause
noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the unit for better recep-
tion.
Installing the AM loop aerial:
External FM or AM aerial:
Use an external FM or AM aerial if you require better reception.
Consult your dealer.
When using an external AM aerial, be sure to keep the wire of the
AM loop aerial connected.
FM aerial
AM loop aerial
< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >
Wall Screws (not supplied)
AM loop aerial
External AM aerial
15 m (49 feet)
7.5 m
(25 feet)
External
FM aerial
Earth wire
Earth rod

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Speaker connection
To prevent accidental short circuits between and terminals,
connect the speaker wires to the speakers first and then to the
unit.
When connecting speakers, match the colours of the back
label, tube for the speaker wire, and speaker terminal of the
unit.
Caution:
zThe supplied speakers are exclusively for the HT-M700H. Do
not connect them to other equipment, and do not connect
other speakers to the HT-M700H. It may cause malfunction.
zDo not mistake the and , and right and left terminals of the
speaker leads. (The right speaker is placed on the right when you
face the unit.)
zDo not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured.
zDo not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the bass
reflex ducts.
zThe speaker grilles are not removable.
Make sure to leave the AC power lead disconnected when con-
necting the speakers.
zDo not short-circuit the speaker wire. If it
happens with the power on,the protection
circuit is activated and the unit enters the
stand-by mode. In this case, check that
the speaker wire is connected correctly
before turning on the power again.
Red
Red
Black
Black
Tube (red)
Tube (red)
Speaker terminal
(red)
Label
(red)
Example :To connect the right front speaker.
1Connect the wires to the speakers.
2Connect the other end to the main unit.
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System connections (continued)
TV connection
Three types of sockets [VIDEO, S-VIDEO and AV (TV)] are avail-
able for connection of a TV and the main unit. Connect according to
your TV.
Connecting to a TV with a video input socket:
You can enjoy DVD images by connecting your TV and the main
unit with the supplied video cable.
Connecting to a TV with an S-video input socket:
If your TV is equipped with an S-video input socket, you can enjoy
higher quality images by connecting it with an S-video cable (not
supplied).
Note:
When the video and S-video cables are both connected, the images
from the S-video input socket appears on your TV.
Set the video output mode to "S-Video" (default setting). For the
procedure, refer to "Changing the initial setting of DVD" on pages
53, 54.
TV
To video
input socket
To video
output socket Video signal
Video cable
(supplied)
Set the video output mode to "S-Video" (default setting). For the
procedure, refer to "Changing the initial setting of DVD" on pages
53, 54.
TV To S-video
input socket
To S-video
output socket Video signal
S-video cable
(commercially available)