Sharp HT-SB95 User manual

User manual
HT-SB95
2.0 Soundbar Home Theatre System
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for having purchased this SHARP product. We would like to inform you that your warranty rights are in the
European warranty card. You can download them from www.sharpconsumer.eu or contact your retailer where you
purchased your device. You can also obtain the copy of the warranty rights via the electronic or conventional mail after
submitting your request to [email protected].uk or calling the number [phone]. Calls are charged at your
normal telephone call rate.
Keep proof of purchase because it is necessary to apply warranty rights.

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Important safety instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Please, read these safety instructions and respect
the following warnings before the appliance is
operated:
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude
as to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
In order to prevent re always
keep candles and other open
ames away from this product.
Warning:
• Always follow basic safety precautions when using this applience,
especially when children are present.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• Do not damage the power cord, do not place any heavy objects on
it, do not strech it or bend it. Also do not attach extension cables.
Damage to the power cord may cause re or electric shock.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, a service agent or similarly qualied persons.
• Ensure that the unit is plugged into an AC 220-240V~ 50/60Hz pow-
er outlet. Using higher voltage may cause the unit to malfunction
or catch re.
• Do not force the plug into an electrical socket if it does not t.
• Turn o the unit before unplugging it from power source to com-
pletely switch it o.
• Do not disconnect or connect the power cord with wet hands. It
may cause an electric shock.
• Disconnect the power cord if the unit is not used for a long time.
• Ensure that the mains plug is always easily accessible.
• This product does not contain any parts that are serviceable by the
user. In case of a fault, contact the manufacturer or authorised ser-
vice department. Exposing the internal parts inside the device may
endanger your life. The manufacturers guarantee does not extend
to faults caused by repairs carried out by unauthorised third parties.
• Do not use this product immediately after unpacking. Wait until it
warms up to room temperature before using it.
• Ensure this product is used in moderate climates only (not in tropi-
cal/subtropical climates).
• Place product on a at, stable surface that is not subject to
vibrations.
• Ensure the product and its parts is not overhanging the edge of the
supporting furniture.
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to this product,
do not expose it to direct sunlight, dust, rain and moisture. Never
expose it to dripping or splashing liquid and do not place objects
filled with liquids on or near the product.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
• Do not place the product where there is high humidity and poor
ventilation.
• Ensure a minimum distance of 5 cm around the apparatus for
sucient ventilation. Do not block any of the ventilation openings
on this product. Always ensure that the ventilation openings are not
covered with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes,
slots or any other openings in the unit’s casing as this could result in
a fatal electric shock.
• Storms are dangerous for all electric appliances. If the mains or ae-
rial wiring is struck by lightning, the appliance might get damaged,
even if it is turned o. You should disconnect all the cables and
connectors of the appliance before a storm.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
Maintenance
• Unplug the power cable from the power source before cleaning the
appliance.
• Use a soft, and clean rag to clean the outside of the unit. Never clean
it with chemicals or detergent.
Batteries
• Observe the correct polarity when inserting
the batteries.
• Do not expose batteries to high temperatures
and do not place them in locations where the
temperature might increase quickly, e.g. near
the re or on the direct sunshine.
• Do not expose batteries to excessive radiant
heat, do not throw them into the re, do not
disassemble them and do not try to recharge
non-rechargeable batteries as they could leak or explode.
• Never use dierent types of battery together or mix new and old
ones.
• When the Remote Control is not to be used for a long time (more
than a month), remove the battery from the Remote Control to
prevent it from leaking.
• If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
• Do not use any batteries other than those specied.
Do not ingest battery, chemical burn hazard
• If the battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in
just 2 hours and lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away
from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely,
stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think
batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of
the body, seek immediate medical attention.
Disposal of this equipment and Batteries
• Do not dispose of this product or its batteries as un-
sorted municipal waste. Return it to a designated col-
lection point for the recycling of WEEE in accordance
with local law. By doing so, you will help to conserve
resources and protect the environment.
• Most of the EU countries regulate the disposal of bat-
teries by law. Contact your retailer or local authorities
for more information.
• The shown above appears on electrical and
electronical equipment and batteries (or the
packaging) to remind users of this. If “Hg” or ‘Pb’
appears below the symbol, this mean that the battery
cantains traces of mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb), respectively.
• Users are requested to use existing WEEE return facilities for used
equipment and batteries.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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CE Statement:
• Hereby, UMC Poland Sp. z o.o. declares that this audio device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of RED Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU
declaration of conformity is available by following the link http://
www.sharpconsumer.eu/documents-of-conformity
Trademarks:
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned
by Bluetooth SIG,. Inc.
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and
the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing Administrator, Inc.

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Accessories
• 1x Remote control
• 1x User manual
• 1x UK power cord
• 2x Wall Bracket
• 1x Set of wall-mounting screws
Controls
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1. LED Indicators
Red indicator: In STANDBY mode.
Green indicator: In AUX mode.
Orange indicator: In Optical mode.
Blue indicator: In Bluetooth mode.
White indicator: In HDMI ARC mode.
2. Remote Control Sensor
3. Wall bracket screws
4. button
Switch the unit between ON and STANDBY mode.
5. button
Select the function mode.
6. button
Select the Bluetooth mode. Press and hold to
activate the pairing function in Bluetooth mode or
disconnect the existing paired Bluetooth device.
7. / PAIR
Play/pause/resume playback in Bluetooth mode. Press and
hold to activate the pairing function in Bluetooth mode
or disconnect the existing paired Bluetooth device.
8. +/- buttons
Increase/decrease the volume level.
Inputs/Outputs
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1. OPTICAL Socket
Opticial input jack.
2. HDMI ARC Socket
Connect to a TV via HDMI cable.
3. SERVICE ONLY Socket
The USB socket is for service only. It is not designed to
charge smartphones, tablets or similar devices.
4. AUX Socket
Connect to the audio output of an external device.
5. AC~ Socket
Connect power cord.
Remote control
1. – Switch the unit between ON and STANDBY mode.
2. MUTE – Mute or resume the sound.
3. Function buttons – Select the play function.
4. VOL+/VOL- – Increase/decrease the volume level.
5. / – Skip to previous/next track in Bluetooth mode.
6. PAIR – Press to activate the pairing function in Bluetooth mode or
disconnect the existing paired Bluetooth device.
7. – Play/pause/resume playback in Bluetooth mode.
First time installation
Remote control preparation
The provided Remote Control allows the unit to be operated from a
distance.
• Even if the Remote Control is operated within the eective range
6m, remote control operation may be impossible if there are any
obstacles between the unit and the remote control.
• If the Remote Control is operated near other products which gene-
rate infrared rays, or if other remote control devices using infra-red
rays are used near the unit, it may operate incorrectly. Conversely,
the other products may operate incorrectly.
FIRST-TIME USE: The unit has a pre-installed lithium CR2025 battery.
Remove the protective tab to activate the remote control battery.

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Remote control battery replacement
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The remote control requires a CR2025, 3V Lithium battery.
1. Push the tab on the side of the battery tray towards the tray.
2. Now slide the battery tray out of the remote control.
3. Remove the old battery. Place a new CR2025 battery into the
battery tray with the correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
4. Slide the battery tray back into the slot in the remote control.
Placement and Mounting
A B
A: Normal Placement (place Soundbar on leveled surface in front of
TV)
B: Wall Mounting
Wall Mounting
NOTE:
ū Installation must be carried out by qualied personnel only.
Incorrect assembly can result in severe personal injury and property
damage (if you intend to install this product yourself, you must
check for installations such as electrical wiring and plumbing that
may be buried inside the wall). It is the installer’s responsibility to
verify that the wall will safely support the total load of the unit and
wall brackets.
ū Additional tools (not included) are required for the installation.
ū Do not overtighten screws.
ū Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
ū Use an electronic stud nder to check the wall type before drilling
and mounting.
708 mm
708 mm
Ø5.5~6mm
32mm
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2~3mm
708 mm
708 mm
Ø5.5~6mm
32mm
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2~3mm
1. Drill 4 parallel holes (Ø 5.5~6 mm each according to wall type) in
the wall. The distance between the holes should be 708 mm.
Firmly x 1 dowel into each hole in the wall if necessary.
2. Tighten the wall mount brackets on the wall with screws and
screwdriver (not included). Make sure the they are securely
installed.
3. Loosen the screws at the back of the unit for 2~3 mm.
4. Lift the unit onto the wall mount brackets and slot into place.
Connections
HDMI ARC input
The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function allows you to send audio
from your ARC- compliant TV to your sound bar through a single HDMI
connection. To enjoy the ARC function, please ensure your TV is both
HDMI-CEC and ARC compliant and set up accordingly within the TV
settings menu. When correctly set up, you can use your TV remote
control to adjust the volume output (VOL +/- and MUTE) of the sound
bar.
ū Connect the HDMI cable (not included) from the unit‘s HDMI (ARC)
socket to the HDMI (ARC) socket on your ARC compliant TV. Then
press the HDMI button on the sound bar remote control to select
the HDMI ARC input.
TIPS:
• Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC function. HDMI-CEC
and ARC must be set to On within the TV settings menu.
• The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may dier depending
on the TV. For details about ARC function, please refer to your TV
owner’s manual.

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• Only HDMI cables of version 1.4 or higher can support the ARC
function.
OPTICAL input
• Remove the protective cap of the OPTICAL socket, then connect an
OPTICAL cable (not included) to the TV’s OPTICAL OUT socket and
the OPTICAL socket on the unit.
TIP:
While in HDMI ARC/OPTICAL mode, if there’s no sound output from
the unit and the HDMI ARC/OPTICAL lights ashes quickly, you may
need to activate PCM signal output on your source device (eg. TV, DVD
or Blu-ray player).
AUX
A. Use a RCA to 3.5mm audio cable (not included) to connect the TV’s
audio output sockets to the AUX socket on the unit.
B. Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable (not included) to connect the
TV’s or external audio device headphone socket to the AUX socket
on the unit.
TIP:
When you use the headphone output on the TV set, you will be able to
adjust the volume level directly using the TV remote control.
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Connect to Power
• Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed
all other connections.
• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside
of the unit.
• Connect the mains cable to the AC~ Socket of the unit and then into
a mains socket.
Basic Operation
Standby/ON
• When you rst connect the unit to the main socket, the unit will be
in STANDBY mode. The POWER indicator will light up red.
• Press the button on the remote control to switch the main unit
ON or OFF.
• Disconnect the main plug from the main socket if you want to
switch the unit o completely.
ū If connected via HDMI ARC, the sound bar will turn on automatically
when the source is switched on. Note that this operation is de-
pendent upon CEC being activated within the source device and the
HDMI cable being used is version 1.4 or greater.
ū When the unit has no input signal for over 15 minutes, it will auto-
matically switch to Standby mode.
Select Modes
Press the button on the unit repeatedly or press the AUX, BT
(Bluetooth), OPTICAL, HDMI ARC buttons on the remote control to
select the desired mode.
Red indicator: In STANDBY mode.
Green indicator: In AUX mode.
Orange indicator: In Optical mode.
Blue indicator: In Bluetooth mode.
White indicator: In HDMI ARC mode.
Adjust the Volume
ū Press the + / - buttons on the unit or press the VOL+ / VOL- buttons
on the remote control to adjust the volume.
ū If you wish to turn the sound o, press the MUTE button on the
remote control. Press the MUTE button again or press the VOL+ /
VOL- buttons on the unit or on the remote control to resume normal
listening.
ū While adjusting the volume, the status indicator ashes quickly.
ū While the volume level reaches its maximum level, if you press the
VOL+ button again, the status indicator ashes once. While the
volume level reaches its minimum level, if you press the VOL- button
again, the status indicator ashes once.
AUX/OPTICAL/HDMI ARC
1. Ensure that the unit is connected to the TV or audio device.
2. While in ON mode, press the button on the unit repeatedly or
press the AUX, OPTICAL, HDMI ARC buttons on the remote control
to select the desired mode.
3. Operate your audio device directly for playback features.
4. Press the VOL +/– button to adjust the volume to your desired
level.
TIP:
While in HDMI ARC/OPTICAL mode, if there’s no sound output from
the unit and the HDMI ARC/OPTICAL lights ashes quickly, you may
need to activate PCM signal output on your source device (eg. TV, DVD
or Blu-ray player).
Bluetooth Operation
Pair Bluetooth-enabled Devices
The rst time you connect your Bluetooth device to this player, you
need to pair your device to this player.
NOTE:
ū The operational range between this player and a Bluetooth device is
approximately 8 meters (without any object between the Bluetooth
device and the unit).
ū Before you connect a Bluetooth device to this unit, ensure you know
the device’s capabilities.
ū Compatibility with all Bluetooth devices is not guaranteed.

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ū Any obstacle between this unit and a Bluetooth device can reduce
the operational range.
ū If the signal strength is weak, your Bluetooth receiver may discon-
nect, but it will re-enter pairing mode automatically.
1. While in ON mode, press the (Bluetooth) button on the remote
control or on the unit to select Bluetooth mode. The Blue indicator
will light ash.
2. Activate your Bluetooth device and select the search mode. “HT-
SB95” will appear on your Bluetooth device list.
ū If you cannot nd the unit, press and hold the“ /PAIR” button
on the unit or press the„PAIR“ button on the remote control to be
searchable.
3. Select “HT-SB95”in the pairing list. After the “Paired” voice prompt,
the system is successfully connected and the Blue indicator will
light up solidly.
4. Begin playing music from the connected Bluetooth device.
To disconnect the Bluetooth function, you can:
ū Switch to another function on the unit.
ū Disable the Bluetooth function on your device.The device is
successfully disconnected from the unit after the“Disconnected”
voice prompt.
ū Press and hold the“ /PAIR” button on the unit or press the„PAIR“
button on the remote control.
TIPS:
• Enter„0000“ for the password if necessary.
• If no other Bluetooth device pairs with this player in 2 minutes, the
player will reconnect to the previous connection.
• The player will also be disconnected when your device is moved
beyond the operational range.
• If you want to reconnect your device to this player, place it within
the operational range.
• If the device is moved beyond the operational range, when it is
brought back, please check if the device is still connected to the
player.
• If the connection is lost, follow the instructions above to pair your
device to the player again.
Listen to Music from Bluetooth Device
ū If the connected Bluetooth device supports Advanced Audio Dis-
tribution Prole (A2DP), you can listen to the music stored on the
device through the soundbar‘.
ū If the device also supports Audio Video Remote Control Prole
(AVRCP), you can use the soundbar‘s remote control to play music
stored on the device.
1. Pair your device with the player.
2. Play music via your device (if it supports A2DP).
3. Use supplied remote control to control play (if it supports AVRCP).
ū To pause/resume play, press the“ /PAIR” button on the unit or the
„PAIR“ button on the remote control.
ū To skip to a track, press the / buttons on the remote control.
Troubleshooting
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If
you encounter problems when using this unit, review the following
before requesting service.
No power
Ensure that the AC cord is properly connected.
Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.
Press standby button on the remote control or soundbar to turn the
soundbar on.
No sound
Increase the volume. Press Volume Up on the remote control or on the
right side of the soundbar.
Press MUTE on the remote control to ensure the soundbar is not
muted.
Press source buttons to select a dierent input source.
When using either of the Digital input, if there is no audio:
ū Try setting the TV output to PCM or
ū Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other source, some TVs do not pass
through digital audio.
Your TV may be set to variable audio output. Conrm that the audio
output setting is set to FIXED or STANDARD, not VARIABLE. Consult
your TV’s user manual for more detailed information.
If using Bluetooth, ensure that the volume on your source device is
turned up and that the device is not muted.
Remote control does not work
Before you press any playback control button, rst select the correct
source.
Reduce the distance between the remote control and the unit.
Insert the battery with its polarities (+/-) aligned as indicated.
Replace the battery.
Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit.
I hear buzzing or humming
Ensure all cables and wires are securely connected.
Connect a dierent source device (TV, Blu-ray player, etc) to see if the
buzzing persists. If it does not, the problem may be with the original
device.
Connect your device to a dierent input on the soundbar.
I can’t nd the Bluetooth name of this unit on my
Bluetooth device
Ensure the Bluetooth function is activated on your Bluetooth device.
Re-pair the unit with your Bluetooth device.
This unit has a 15 minute auto power o function to
comply with EPRII energy saving standard requirements.
When the unit’s external input signal level is too low, the unit will be
turned o automatically in 15 minutes. Please increase the volume
level of your external device.

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Technical specication
Model HT-SB95
Sound Bar
Power Supply AC ~ 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 10 W
Stand-by power consumption <0,5W
Output Power 2 x 8W (RMS)
Frequency Response 60Hz - 20KHz
Bluetooth
Version V 4.2
Maximum power transmitted <5 dbm
Frequency bands 2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHz
Remote Control
Battery Type CR2025
84 mm
66 mm
1,4kg
800 mm

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