ENGLISH MODEL HT-SB32D SOUND BAR HOME THEATER SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL 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. ON/ Y STAND-B MUTE CINEMA BYPASS MODE SOUND MUSIC NEWS D SURROUN INPUT TV CH VOL VOL RRMCGA 322AWSA The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by SHARP is under license.
Accessories The following accessories are included.
Special notes ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Additional Safety Information 15) Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For product intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 22) 23) Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Precautions Warning: ● The supplied AC/DC adaptor contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. It contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from the main outlet jack before any service operation or when not in use for a long period. ● The AC/DC adaptor supplied with the HT-SB32 /HT-SB20 must not be used with other equipment. ● Never use an AC/DC adaptor other than the one specified. Otherwise, problem or serious hazards may be created.
Controls and indicators ■ Front Panel SOUND BAR HOME THEATRE SYSTEM HT-SB32D 1 3 4 5 67 2 8 9 1011 12 13 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Left Channel Speakers Right Channel Speakers On/Standby/Input Indicator On/Standby Button Input Button Pairing Button Pairing Indicator Surround Indicator Surround Button 10. Volume Down Button 11. Volume Up Button 12. Audio Format Indicator 13. Remote Sensor 14. NFC detection area ■ Rear Panel 1. DC In Jack 2. Optical In Jack 3.
Controls and indicators (continued) ■ Remote Control 1 ON/ STAND-BY MUTE 2 3 4 5 6 7 CINEMA SOUND MODE MUSIC NEWS BYPASS SURROUND INPUT 1. Remote Control Transmitter 2. Mute Button 3. Cinema (Sound Mode) button 4. Music (Sound Mode) button 5. Surround Button 6. Bypass (Sound Mode) button 7. TV Operation Buttons (only SHARP TV) 8. Bluetooth Pairing Button 9. Bluetooth Play/Pause Button 10. Bluetooth Skip Up Button 11. Bluetooth Skip Down Button 12. On/Standby Button 13. News (Sound Mode) button 14.
System preparation 2 Make a hole on the wall following the screw Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before installing the sound bar or changing the position. point marks on the pattern paper by using a drill. 1-1/4” (32 mm) To mount the sound bar on the wall Caution: ● Be very careful to prevent the sound bar [5.1 lbs. (2.3 kg)] from falling when mounting on the wall. ● Before mounting, check the wall strength. (Do not put on the veneer plaster or whitewashed wall. The sound bar may fall.
Placing the sound bar Installation image: TV Place the sound bar as shown. SOUND BAR HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-SB32D VCR Notes: ● Remove the protective film covering the sound bar before turning on the system. ● The front panel of the sound bar is not removable. Caution: ● Do not change the installation direction when the sound bar is turned on. ● Do not stand or sit on the sound bar as you may be injured.
Falling prevention (continued) ■ When mounting on the wall Screw eye (not supplied) Safety wires (not supplied) SOUND BAR HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-SB32D Wall Sound bar ■ When placing on the shelf/table Sound bar Safety wires (not supplied) Rack/ table Screw eye (not supplied) 11 Screw eye (not supplied)
Sound bar connections to TVs Caution: Turn off all other equipment before making any connections. Notes: ● To connect to TV/player, use AUDIO IN or OPTICAL IN terminals located at the rear of the sound bar. ● Refer the operation manual of the equipment to be connected. ● Fully insert the plugs to avoid fuzzy pictures or noises. ● If the TV volume is continuously at low level, the sound bar will automatically power off. Increase the TV output volume to enjoy the sound from the speaker.
AC power connection After checking all the connections have been made correctly, connect the AC power cord to the AC power input jack, then to the AC outlet. ■ Using with the AC/DC adaptor 1 Plug the AC power cord into the AC/DC adaptor. 2 Plug the AC/DC adaptor cable into the DC INPUT jack on the sound bar. 3 Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. The PAIRING indicator turns BLUE. Notes: ● Unplug the AC/DC adaptor from the AC outlet if the sound bar will not be used for a prolonged period of time.
Remote control Precautions for battery use: Remove the battery if the sound bar will not be used for a long period of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage. WARNING DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD ● The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just two (2) hours and can lead to death. ● Keep new and used batteries away from children.
General control Notes: ● When volume is maximum or minimum the SURROUND indicator blinks 3 times ● To increase or decrease the volume continuously, press and hold the VOLUME +/- buttons (main unit) or VOL +/- buttons (remote control). ■ To turn the power on Press the ON/STANDBY button.
General control (continued) ■ Auto power on function ■ Auto power off and auto detect signal ● Auto power on function works only during Bluetooth standby mode (PAIRING indicator is blue). It will not work if the sound bar is in low power consumption mode (PAIRING indicator is off). Optical In: Turn off the external source. The sound bar will automatically power ON if the external source is turned ON again.
Bluetooth one touch connection via NFC Unlike other wireless technology, NFC requires no discovery or pairing. Simply tap the source device to the NFC detection area on the main unit to instantly enjoy seamless connectivity between your smart device and the audio system. ■ About NFC technology Near Field Communication (NFC) is a set of standards for devices (smartphones/tablets) to establish radio communication with each other by touching/tapping them together or bringing them into close proximity.
Bluetooth one touch connection via NFC (continued) ■ NFC connection for audio playback Check that: ● Your device (smartphone/tablet) has an NFC function. ● NFC function on your device is enabled. ● Screen lock function of the device is off. ● This unit is not in low power consumption mode. 1 Touch your device to the NFC detection area on the main unit. (NFC detection area of your device must touch to the NFC detection area of the main unit.
Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range radio technology that enables wireless communication between various types of digital devices, such as mobile phone or computer. It operates within a range of about 10 metres (30 feet) without the hassle of having to use cables to connect these devices. This sound bar supports the following: Communication System: Bluetooth Specification version 2.1 Bluetooth + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR).
Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices (continued) ● Pairing of this sound bar and the source device Notes: ● If a device such as microwave oven, wireless LAN card, Bluetooth device or any other device that uses the same 2.4 GHz frequency is placed near the system some sound interruption may be heard. ● The transmission distance of the wireless signal between the device and the sound bar is about 10 m, but may vary depending on your operating environment.
Troubleshooting 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 authorized SHARP dealer or service center. No sound is heard. ● Is the sound bar too far Bluetooth sound is interrupted or distorted. ● Is the sound bar too near ■ General Symptom No sound is heard.
Troubleshooting chart Specifications As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production unit. There may be some deviations from these values in individual unit.
