Page 2 - Special Notes
2 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Impor tant Instruction Special Notes WARNINGS When 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 bebrought into operation by the timer mode or remote control....
Page 3 - General Information; Special Note
3 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H General Information Special Note Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any rightto distribute content created with this product in revenue-generatingbroadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribu-tion channels), revenue-generating strea...
Page 4 - Contents; Playing a disc; Page; DivX and JPEG disc operation
4 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H General Information Contents Page General Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 10Description of discs . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Precautions; General; Cooling fan
5 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H General Information Precautions General Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-ventilatedarea and ensure that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free spacealong the sides, top and back of the equipment. Do not place anything on top of the unit. Do not expose the...
Page 6 - Controls and indicators; Front panel; Rear panel; Reference page
6 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H General Information Controls and indicators Front panel Reference page 1. CD Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 36, 43, 52, 61, 643. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Display
7 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H General Information Display Reference page 1. Chapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442. Title Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443. Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 8 - Speaker grilles are removable:
8 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H General Information Controls and indicators (continued) Speaker system (CP-DV40H) 1. Tweeter2. Woofers3. Bass Reflex Duct4. Speaker Terminals Speaker grilles are removable: Make sure nothing comes into contact with the speaker diaphragms when you remove the speaker grilles. Speake...
Page 9 - Remote control
9 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H General Information Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222. DVD Direct Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403. DVD On Screen Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 10 - Remote control with shift button
10 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H General Information Controls and indicators (continued) 35. Cursor Right Button . . . . . . . . . . 23, 36, 40, 42, 43, 48, 49, 5036. DVD Chapter Skip/DVD/MP3/WMA Fast Forward/CD/MP3/ WMA Track Up/Tuner Preset Up and Time Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 11 - Description of discs; Types of playable discs; Disc type
11 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H General Information Description of discs Types of playable discs The DVD player can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: Types of playable DVD discs vary depending on the region. This unitcan play back only DVDs with the same region number written on theback of the...
Page 12 - Discs that cannot be played; Icons used on DVD discs
12 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H General Information Description of discs (continued) Discs that cannot be played The discs above cannot be played at all, or no sound is heard although images appear on the screen or vice versa.Incorrect operation may damage the speakers and can have an adverse effect on your hea...
Page 13 - Preparation for Use; System installation; Magnetically shielded speakers; If colour variation occurs:
13 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use System installation Magnetically shielded speakers The speakers can be placed beside or near the TV as they aremagnetically shielded. However, uneven colours may appear on thescreen depending on the type of TV. If colour variation occurs: Turn off the TV (from...
Page 14 - System connections; Red
14 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use System connections LEFT RIGHT HT-DV40H Right speaker Left speaker FM aerial Subwoofer To a wall socket Left speaker Red Red Purple Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any connections.
Page 16 - Driving screws; To install the speaker stand
16 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use System connections (continued) To prevent accidental short circuits between + and - terminals, connect the speaker wires to the speakers first, then to the unit. CP-DV40H Caution: Be very careful to prevent the speaker [2.1kg (4.6 lbs.)] fromfalling when mount...
Page 17 - Installing the speakers; Horizontal position : Fix the pattern paper and fix two
17 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use Installing the speakers 1 Horizontal position : Fix the pattern paper and fix two screws into the wall with a distance of160 mm (6-5/16") in between. Vertical position : Fix the pattern paper and screws into the wall. 2 Make a hole in the wall using a dril...
Page 19 - Subwoofer; Incorrect
19 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use Subwoofer Caution: Aerial connection External FM aerial Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception.Consult your dealer. Note: When an external FM aerial is used, disconnect the supplied FMaerial wire. AC power connection After checking all the c...
Page 20 - Connecting to a conventional TV/monitor; TV
20 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use Connecting to a conventional TV/monitor If the TV/monitor has video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT socket on the rear of the unit. If the TV/monitor has S-video input, connect it to the S-VIDEO OUT socket on the rear of the unit. If the TV/monitor has comp...
Page 21 - Audio connection to other equipment
21 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use Audio connection to other equipment You can hear the sound of other equipment via this product. Connectthe DVD player, VCR or digital tuner to a TV directly to receive theimages (refer to the operation manual of each equipment). Caution: Turn off the other equ...
Page 22 - Battery installation; Precautions for battery use:; Notes concerning use:; Test of the remote control; The remote control can be used within the range shown below:
22 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use Remote control Battery installation Precautions for battery use: Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.Do not mix old and new batteries.Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for long periodsof time. This will prevent potential da...
Page 23 - Changing the set up menu
23 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use Changing the set up menu Notes: The setting are stored even if the unit is set to stand-by mode.The backup function protects the stored setting for a few hoursshould there be a power failure or AC power lead disconnection.System set up can be performed during ...
Page 24 - Set up menu Selectable parameters (* indicates default setting)
24 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use Changing the set up menu (continued) Set up menu Selectable parameters (* indicates default setting) Description SYSTEM SET UP TV SYSTEM NTSC PAL*AUTO Select the correct colour system (TV standard).(for details, see page 28) VIDEO S-VIDEOSCART*COMP. P-SCAN ONC...
Page 27 - Set up menu
27 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use Set up menu Selectable parameters (* indicates default setting) Description SATURATION To adjust TV screen saturation level. HDMI OUTPUT 480P/576P720P*1080 I To select HDMI resolution. DIGITALSET UP DYNAMICRANGE Dynamic Range Control can be set from OFF to FUL...
Page 28 - TV display setting
28 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use Changing the set up menu (continued) TV display setting Note: When playing disc with a fixed video format, the display setting willnot change even if the TV screen size is changed. TV system setting Note: To achieve optimal picture setting when playing back a ...
Page 29 - Rating setting; ”. The “RATING” level cannot be set if the password is; Password setting; ” will
29 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Preparation for Use Rating setting 1 Select “SYSTEM SET UP” on the Set up menu screen (seesteps 1 - 6 on page 23). 2 Before setting “RATING”, ensure password is unlocked“ ”. The “RATING” level cannot be set if the password is locked “ ”. 3 After selecting “RATING” in steps 1 - 6 ...
Page 30 - Basic Operation; General control; Remote control operation:
30 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Basic Operation General control To turn the power on Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Illumination light control Press the MEMORY/DIMMER button for more than 2 seconds toadjust the brightness of the display and volume ring. Auto power off function In the stop mo...
Page 32 - Preset sound modes and sound image
32 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Basic Operation Enjoying surround sound (sound mode) Preset sound modes and sound image You can enjoy normal stereo sounds. Enjoy a wide sound field like 5.1ch as well as enhanced powerful bass sounds. Suitable for movies, etc. Easy to listen to bass sounds such asvoice of narrat...
Page 33 - Preset sound mode; Press the DVS button.
33 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Basic Operation Preset sound mode Select any of the 8 preset modes already set to the optimal soundquality levels. Select a desired sound mode by pressing the SHIFT and SOUNDMODE buttons simultaneously. Bass control 1. Press the SHIFT and SOUND MODE buttons simultaneously toselec...
Page 34 - Audistry sound mode; Press the SHIFT and desired mode button simultaneously.; ON
34 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Basic Operation Enjoying surround sound (sound mode) (continued) Audistry sound mode Enjoy a variety of sounds by each or any combination of the 4modes. Press the SHIFT and desired mode button simultaneously. Press it again to cancel. ON The Dolby Virtual Speaker creates multicha...
Page 35 - SOUND SPACE
35 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Basic Operation Notes: When setting each mode of Audistry to “ON”, the preset soundmode setting is cancelled.When setting the SOUND SPACE or MONO TO STEREO modeto “ON”, the DVS setting is also cancelled. (It is not cancelled evenif the NATURAL BASS or INTELLIGENT VOLUME mode is s...
Page 36 - DVD Operation; Playback; “SHARP” startup screen appears on the TV screen.
36 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H DVD Operation Playing a disc Turn on the TV, and switch the input to the “VIDEO 1”, “VIDEO2”, etc. accordingly . Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 2 “SHARP” startup screen appears on the TV screen. 3 Press the DVD/CD button on t...
Page 37 - Auto power on function
37 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H DVD Operation Playback will begin from track 1.After the last track on the disc is played, the unit will stopautomatically. Caution: Do not play discs of special shapes (heart, octagon, etc). They may cause malfunctions.Do not push the disc whilst it is moving.If the power fails ...
Page 38 - DVD mode operation indicators
38 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H DVD Operation Playing a disc (continued) To interrupt playback Press the (DVD/CD ) button. To resume playback from the same point, press the (DVD/CD ) button. To stop playbackDVD: Press the button twice. Audio CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX: Press the button. CD: Caution: The unit gets sli...
Page 39 - Basic operation; To locate the beginning of a chapter track (skip); Whilst a disc is playing, press the; Whilst a disc is playing, press and hold the
39 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H DVD Operation Basic operation To locate the beginning of a chapter track (skip) You can move to other tracks with simple operations. Notes: Some discs do not display the chapter (track) and the skip featureis disabled.On a DVD, skip does not operate between titles. Fast forward/F...
Page 41 - Useful operation; Still picture/Frame advance; Slow motion play
41 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H DVD Operation Useful operation Still picture/Frame advance You can freeze the picture during playback. Note: The sound is muted during still picture. Slow motion play You can slow down the playback speed. Notes: On some discs with movies inside, the slow-motion play functionis di...
Page 42 - To change the angle; Press SHIFT and A
42 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H DVD Operation Useful operation (continued) To change the angle You can change the angle of view when playing a DVD disc that contains scenes recorded from multiple angle. Notes: The angle number is not displayed if angles are not recorded onthe disc.Refer to the manual of the dis...
Page 43 - To play in the desired order (programmed play)
43 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H DVD Operation To play in the desired order (programmed play) You can play back the desired tracks in a specific order. Maximum of 16 tracks can be programmed. To change the programmed contents: Repeat the above procedure from step 1. To cancel the programmed play mode: Select “CL...
Page 44 - To change the display on TV screen
44 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H DVD Operation Useful operation (continued) To play repeatedly (repeat play) You can play a chapter (track) or a title repeatedly by specifying it during playback. Notes: After performing repeat play, be sure to press the button.Otherwise, the disc will play continuously.On some d...
Page 45 - To change the subtitle language
45 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H DVD Operation MP3/WMA: Title, Artist and Album name is displayed if it is recorded on the disc.Display content can be changed by pressing the CLEAR/DISPLAY button on remote control. Note: If “UNKNOWN” is displayed, it means Title or Artist or Album nameis not recorded. The subtit...
Page 46 - Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc
46 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H CD, CD-R and CD-RW Operation Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD formatand CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, but cannot record on them.Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to thestate of the disc or the devi...
Page 47 - Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback; To cancel random play:; Unit Display
47 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H CD, CD-R and CD-RW Operation Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback To play in random order (random play) The tracks on the disc play back can be played in random orderautomatically. To cancel random play: To cancel random playback, press the SHIFT and RANDOMbuttons, so that the ra...
Page 48 - Playback on the DivX and JPEG menu screen
48 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H CD, CD-R and CD-RW Operation DivX and JPEG disc operation PagePlaying a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 38To locate the beginning of a chapter track (skip) . . . . . . . . . . 39Fast forward/Fast reverse (search) . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 49 - Zoom function; To return to normal view:; Rotating a picture; During playback, press the
49 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H CD, CD-R and CD-RW Operation Zoom function To return to normal view: Press the ZOOM button again, “ZOOM:OFF” will appear on the screen. Rotating a picture 1 During playback, press the ZOOM button. 2 Each press of the ZOOM button cycles through the zoomsetting as follows: 3 To shi...
Page 50 - USB Memory Playback; Playback on USB memory device; To remove USB memory device; Press ENTER button to choose folder types.
50 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H USB Memory Playback Playback on USB memory device Playback on USB memory device You can play USB recorded in JPEG, MP3 and WMA formats. Note: This product is not compatible with MTP and AAC file systems. To remove USB memory device To remove USB memory device The following functi...
Page 51 - Advanced USB playback; In case of an USB mode:
51 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H USB Memory Playback Notes: SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data whilst the USBmemory device is connected to the audio system.Files compressed in MP3 and / or WMA format can be playedback when connected to the USB terminal.This USB memory’s format support FAT 16 or F...
Page 52 - Listening to the radio; Tuning; Press the TUNER button on the remote control.
52 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H USB Memory Playback Advanced USB playback (continued) To cancel random playback, press again the SHIFT and RANDOMbuttons, so that the random indicator will disappear. Notes: If you press the or button during random play, you can move to the track selected next by the random opera...
Page 53 - Radio Operation; To receive an FM stereo transmission:; Memorising a station; Perform steps 1 - 3 in “Tuning” on page 52.
53 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Radio Operation Notes: When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stopautomatically at that point.Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING ( or ) button again.When an RDS (Radio Data System) station is tuned in, thefreque...
Page 54 - Advanced Features; Information provided by RDS; NO PS
54 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Advanced Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FMstations provide. These FM stations send additional signalsalong with their regular programme signals. They send theirstation names, and information about the type of pro...
Page 55 - To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete:
55 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Advanced Features Using the Auto Station Programme Memory (ASPM) Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will automaticallysearch for new RDS stations. Up to 30 stations can be stored.If you have already stored some stations in memory, the number ofnew stations you can store...
Page 56 - Notes for RDS operation; Notes for radio text:; To recall stations in memory; To specify programmed types and select stations (PTY search):
56 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Advanced Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Notes: The same station name can be stored in different channels.In a certain area or during certain time periods, the station namesmay temporarily be different. Notes for RDS operation If any of the following events...
Page 59 - Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only); Timer playback
59 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Advanced Features Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (DVD/CD, USB,TUNER, OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2, AUX IN, SCART) at a presettime. Using the once timer and daily timer in combination: For example, use the onc...
Page 61 - Sleep operation
61 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Advanced Features Note: Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode: Cancelling the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode: Reusing the memorised timer setting: The timer setting will be memorised once it is entered. To reuse thesame setting, perform the following ope...
Page 62 - To cancel the sleep operation:; To use timer and sleep operation together; Sleep and timer playback:; Headphone connection
62 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H Advanced Features Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) (continued) To cancel the sleep operation: Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst “SLEEP” is indicated.To cancel the sleep operation without setting the unit to the stand-bymode, proceed as follows. To use timer and s...
Page 63 - References; Troubleshooting chart; Symptom
63 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H References Troubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner withoutcalling a service technician.If something is wrong with this product, check the following beforecalling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. General DVD player Symptom Possible...
Page 64 - If such a problem occurs, do the following:
64 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H References Troubleshooting chart (continued) USB Remote control Tuner Condensation Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremelyhumid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CDpickup, etc.) or on the transmitter on the remote control.Condensation...
Page 65 - Error indicators and warning; Maintenance; Cleaning the cabinet
65 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H References Error indicators and warning When you load an unplayable disc or fail to perform operationsproperly, the following messages are displayed on the unit and theTV screen. (*): Set the main unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power onagain, or unplug and plug it back in...
Page 66 - Specifications; Main unit
66 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H References Specifications As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reservesthe right to make design and specification changes for productimprovement without prior notice. The performance specificationfigures indicated are nominal values of production units. There ma...
Page 67 - DVD player
67 HT-DV40HHT-DV50H References DVD player CP-DV40H Speaker CP-DV50H Speaker Subwoofer Signal system PAL/NTSC colour Supported disc types DVD (with the same region number at theback of the unit), audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW,JPEG, DivX (version 3 ~ 6) Video signal Horizontal resolution: 500 linesS/N ratio: ...
