Sharp HT-SBW110 User Manual

Important Safety Precautions

CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

The lightning bolt symbol ⚡ indicates dangerous voltage within the product that may pose a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation mark symbol ❗ alerts the user to important operating and maintenance information.

To prevent fire, always keep candles and other sources of open flame away from the unit.

General Safety Guidelines:

• Always follow basic safety precautions, especially when children are present.
• Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the unit.
• Do not damage the power cord: avoid placing heavy objects on it, stretching, or bending it. Do not connect the unit to extension cords, as a damaged power cord can cause fire or electric shock.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid hazards.
• Ensure the unit is connected to a 220-240V~ 50Hz power outlet. Using a higher voltage may cause malfunctions or fire.
• If the plug does not fit your outlet, do not force it.
• Turn off the unit before unplugging it to completely disconnect from power.
• Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands, as this may cause electric shock.
• Unplug the power cord if the unit will not be used for an extended period.
• Ensure the power plug is always easily accessible.
• This product contains no user-serviceable parts. If a malfunction occurs, contact the manufacturer or an authorized service center. Opening the unit's internal parts may expose you to dangerous voltages. Warranty does not cover defects caused by repairs performed by unauthorized third parties.
• Do not use the product immediately after unpacking. Allow the unit to reach room temperature before use.
• The unit is intended for use in moderate climates only (not in tropical or subtropical climates).
• Place the unit on a flat, stable surface that is not subject to vibration.
• Ensure the unit does not overhang the edge of the furniture it is placed on.
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and product damage, do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, dust, rain, or moisture. Never expose the unit to water or splashes, and do not place liquid-filled containers on or near it.
• Do not place any objects or liquid containers, such as vases, on the unit.
• Do not place the unit near heat sources such as radiators, air vents, ovens, or other heat-emitting appliances (including amplifiers).
• Do not place the product in areas with high humidity and poor ventilation.
• Ensure at least 5 cm (2 inches) of clearance around the unit for adequate ventilation. Do not cover the unit's ventilation openings. Make sure ventilation openings are not blocked by items such as newspapers, cloths, or curtains.
• NEVER allow anyone, especially children, to push anything into openings, sockets, or other slots in the unit's casing, as this could result in fatal electric shock.
• Lightning storms pose a hazard to all electrical appliances. If the power cord or antenna cables are struck by lightning, the unit may be damaged, even when switched off. Disconnect all cables and connectors from the unit before a storm.
• Listening to very loud sounds through earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

Maintenance

• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the unit.
• Use a soft, clean cloth to clean the exterior casing. Never clean the casing with chemicals or detergents.

Batteries

• Observe correct polarity when inserting batteries.
• Do not expose batteries to high temperatures or place them in locations where the temperature may rise rapidly, such as near fire or in direct sunlight.
• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, throw them into fire, disassemble them, or attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. They may leak or explode.
• Never use different types of batteries simultaneously or mix new and old batteries.
• If you know the remote control will not be used for an extended period (over a month), remove the batteries to prevent leakage.
• If batteries leak, wipe the battery compartment clean and replace the batteries with new ones.
• Do not use batteries other than those specified in the instructions.
• Do not put batteries in your mouth – this poses a risk of chemical burns.
• If a battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns within just two hours, potentially leading to death. Keep new and old batteries out of reach of children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you suspect a battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Disposal of Product and Batteries

• Do not dispose of this unit with unsorted household waste. Take it to a designated collection point for recycling according to WEEE regulations. This helps conserve natural resources and protect the environment.
• Most EU countries have regulations for battery disposal. Consult your retailer or local authorities for more information.
• The symbol of a crossed-out wheeled bin ?️ is placed on electrical and electronic equipment and batteries (or their packaging) to remind users of this principle. If the symbol is accompanied by "Hg" or "Pb", it indicates that the batteries contain trace amounts of mercury (Hg) or lead (PB).
• Users should take used equipment and batteries to designated collection points.

CE and UKCA Declaration of Conformity

Sharp Consumer Electronics Poland sp. z o.o. hereby declares that the audio equipment described is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive RED 2014/53/UE and the UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available via the link www.sharpconsumer.com. Navigate to the download section for your model and select "CE Statements".

Trademarks

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress, and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

Accessories

• 1x Remote control
• 1x User manual
• 1x UK power cord
• 1x EU power cord
• 2x Wall mount brackets
• 1x Screw set
• 1x Quick start guide
• 2 x AAA batteries

Buttons and Indicators

Soundbar Rear Panel:

• 1. Remote sensor
• 2. LED Indicators:
  • Red: Standby mode (STANDBY).
  • Green: AUX mode.
  • Orange: Optical mode.
  • Blue: Bluetooth mode.
  • White: HDMI ARC mode.
• 3. Wall mount screws
• 4. Power Switch: Switches the unit between ON and STANDBY modes.
• 5. Playback Function Switch: Selects playback function.
• 6. Bluetooth Pairing/Disconnect Button: Press and hold to activate Bluetooth pairing or disconnect a paired device.
• 7. Volume +/- Switch: Increases/decreases volume.

Input/Output Jacks:

• 1. AC~ Socket: Connect the power cord.
• 2. SUBWOOFER OUT Jack
• 3. OPTICAL Jack: Optical input jack.
• 4. SERVICE ONLY Jack: This USB port is for service use only. It is not intended for charging smartphones, tablets, or other similar devices.
• 5. AUX 1 Jack: Connect to an external audio device.
• 6. HDMI ARC Jack: Connect to a TV using an HDMI cable.

Remote Control

Replacing Batteries in the Remote Control:

Diagram: Shows how to slide open the rear cover of the remote control to access the battery compartment.

1. Press and slide the rear cover to open the battery compartment.
2. Insert 2 AAA batteries (supplied). Ensure correct polarity, matching the (+) and (-) symbols in the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.

Remote Control Buttons:

• 1. Standby/On Button (⏻): Switches the unit between ON and standby modes.
• 2. Bluetooth Button (?): Selects Bluetooth mode. Press and hold to activate Bluetooth pairing or disconnect a paired Bluetooth device.
• 3. Playback Function Button: Selects playback function.
• 4. VOL +/- Buttons: Increase/decrease volume level.
• 5. < / > Buttons: Previous/next track in Bluetooth mode.
• 6. ▶|| Button: Play/Pause/Replay in Bluetooth mode.
• 7. MUTE Button (?): Temporarily mutes or unmutes the sound.
• 8. BASS +/- Buttons: Adjusts the bass level.
• 9. TRE +/- Buttons: Adjusts the treble level.
• 10. EQ Button: Selects a preset playback effect.

Setup and Installation

Preparing the Remote Control:

The supplied remote control allows for remote operation of the unit.

• Even within its operating range (6 m / 20 ft), the remote control's proper operation may be hindered by obstacles between the unit and the remote.
• If using the remote control near other infrared-emitting devices or other infrared remote controls, the remote may not function correctly. Similarly, other devices may malfunction.

Standard Setup (A): Place the soundbar on a flat surface in front of the TV.

Wall Mounting (B):

CAUTION:

• Wall mounting should only be performed by qualified personnel. Improper installation can cause serious injury and material damage. If you choose to mount the product yourself, first check that there are no electrical wires or pipes in the wall. It is the installer's responsibility to verify that the wall can support the total weight of the unit and wall brackets.
• Additional tools are required for installation (not supplied).
• Do not overtighten screws.
• Keep this manual for future reference.
• Use an electronic stud finder to identify the wall type before drilling and mounting.

Wall Mounting Steps:

Diagram: Shows drilling holes and attaching brackets.

1. Remove the screws from the unit's casing.
2. Attach the wall brackets to the unit using the previously removed screws.
3. Drill two parallel holes in the wall (each with a diameter of 4mm to 8mm, depending on the wall type). The distance between the holes should be 764 mm (approx. 30 inches). If necessary, insert wall plugs into each hole.
4. Leave a 5 mm gap between the wall and the screw heads. Lift the unit with the attached brackets and align the holes with the screw heads to mount it.

Connections

HDMI ARC Input:

The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function allows audio to be transmitted from a TV that supports ARC mode to the soundbar via a single HDMI connection. To use the ARC function, check if your TV supports HDMI-CEC and ARC, and if it is set up correctly. With correct setup, you can use your TV's remote control to adjust the soundbar's volume (VOL +/- and MUTE button).

Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI (ARC) jack on the unit and to the HDMI (ARC) jack on your TV that supports this standard. Press the button on the remote to select HDMI ARC.

TIPS:

• Your TV must support HDMI-CEC and ARC. HDMI-CEC and ARC functions must be enabled.
• The method for enabling HDMI-CEC and ARC may vary depending on the TV. Refer to your TV's user manual for more information about the ARC function.
• Only cables conforming to the 1.4 standard or higher support ARC.

Optical Input (OPTICAL):

Remove the protective cover from the optical jack, then connect an OPTICAL cable (not included) from your TV's optical output to the unit's optical input.

TIP: If you do not hear sound in HDMI ARC/OPTICAL mode, and the HDMI ARC/OPTICAL indicators flash rapidly, you must activate the PCM signal on the source device (e.g., TV, DVD player, or Blu-ray player).

AUX Connection

Diagram: Shows AUX connections.

A. Use an RCA-3.5mm cable (not included) to connect the TV's audio output jacks to the unit's AUX 1 jack.

B. Use a 3.5mm-3.5mm cable (not included) to connect the TV's headphone jack or another external device to the unit's AUX 1 jack.

TIP: When listening to TV audio via headphones, volume control will be available directly from the TV remote.

Connecting the Subwoofer

CAUTION:

• For the best sound quality, use only the supplied subwoofer.
• Connect only speakers with an impedance equal to or higher than the impedance of the speakers supplied with the set. Refer to the "Technical Specifications" section of this manual for more information.

Connecting to Power

Before connecting to power, ensure all other connections for the set have been made correctly.

Risk of product damage! Ensure the power source voltage matches the voltage indicated on the back or side of the unit.

Connect the power cord to the unit's AC socket, and then to the wall outlet.

Basic Soundbar Operation

Standby/Power On

• Upon first connection to power, the unit enters standby mode. The power indicator will light up red.
• Press the Standby button on the remote control or the unit to turn the unit ON or OFF.
• Unplug the unit from the outlet if you wish to completely turn it off.
• If a TV or other external player is connected (for the AUX jack only), the unit will automatically turn on when the TV or player is turned on.
• If the unit does not receive a signal for over 15 minutes, it will automatically enter standby mode.

Selecting Mode

Repeatedly press the Source button or press the AUX, BT (Bluetooth), OPTICAL, or HDMI ARC buttons on the remote control to select the desired mode.

• Red indicator: Standby mode.
• Green indicator: AUX mode.
• Orange indicator: Optical mode.
• Blue indicator: Bluetooth mode.
• White indicator: HDMI ARC mode.

Volume Control

Press the +/- buttons on the unit or the VOL+ / VOL- buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume level.

To mute the sound, press the MUTE button on the remote. Press the MUTE button again or the VOL+ / VOL- buttons on the unit or remote to unmute.

The volume status indicator flashes rapidly during volume adjustment.

When the maximum volume level is set, pressing VOL+ again will cause the indicator to flash once. When the minimum volume level is set, pressing VOL- again will cause the indicator to flash once.

Selecting Equalizer (EQ) Effect

While playing, press the EQ button on the remote control to select preset playback effects: MOVIE (recommended for watching movies), MUSIC (recommended for listening to music), NEWS (recommended for listening to news).

• MOVIE: LED flashes orange.
• MUSIC: LED flashes blue.
• NEWS: LED flashes green.

AUX/OPTICAL/HDMI ARC Operation

1. Ensure the unit is connected to a TV or audio player.
2. With the unit powered on, repeatedly press the Source button or press the AUX, BT (Bluetooth), OPTICAL, or HDMI ARC button on the remote to select the desired mode.
3. Adjust playback functions using the audio player's controls.
4. Press the VOL +/- button to set the volume level.

TIP: If you do not hear sound in HDMI ARC/OPTICAL mode, and the HDMI ARC/OPTICAL indicators flash rapidly, you must activate the PCM signal on the source device (e.g., TV, DVD player, or Blu-ray player).

Bluetooth Mode Operation

Pairing Bluetooth Devices

For the first connection, you must pair the Bluetooth device with the set.

CAUTION:

• The signal range between the set and the Bluetooth device is approximately 8 meters (approx. 26 feet) if there are no obstructions between the devices.
• Before connecting a Bluetooth device to this set, ensure you are familiar with its specifications.
• Not all Bluetooth-enabled devices are compatible with the set.
• Any object placed between the set and the Bluetooth device may reduce the signal range.
• If the signal is too weak, the Bluetooth device may disconnect, but it will automatically return to pairing mode.

Pairing Procedure:

1. With the unit powered on, press the Bluetooth button (?) on the remote control to select Bluetooth mode. The blue indicator will light up.
2. Activate the Bluetooth-enabled device and start searching for devices. The device "SHARP HT-SBW110" should appear in the list of available devices.
3. If you cannot detect the set, press and hold the pairing button on the remote control to search for it. A voice prompt "Pairing" will be heard, and the blue indicator will flash rapidly.
4. Select the device "SHARP HT-SBW110" from the list of available devices. After the voice prompt "Paired", the soundbar will be correctly connected, and the indicator will light up solid blue.
5. You can now start playing music from the connected external device.

To disconnect Bluetooth:

• Switch the soundbar to another mode.
• Deactivate the Bluetooth function on the external device.
• The devices will be correctly disconnected after the voice prompt "Disconnected".
• Press and hold the button on the remote control.

TIPS:

• Enter "0000" as the password if required.
• If no other Bluetooth device is paired with the soundbar within two minutes, the set will reactivate the previous connection.
• Devices will disconnect if the external device is out of signal range.
• To reconnect them, place the external device back within signal range.
• After moving the device away and placing it back within signal range, check if it is still connected to the set.
• If the connection has been interrupted, follow the above instructions to re-pair the devices.

Playing Music from a Bluetooth Device:

If the connected external device supports the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), you can play music on the soundbar.

If the device also supports the Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), you can use the soundbar to skip tracks stored on the Bluetooth device.

1. Pair the device with the set.
2. Start playing music from the device (if it supports A2DP).
3. Use the remote control to skip tracks (if the device supports AVRCP).

To pause or resume playback, press the ▶|| button on the remote control.

To skip to the next or previous song, press the < / > buttons on the remote control.

Troubleshooting

To preserve your warranty, never attempt to repair the unit yourself. If problems occur during use, consult the following list before calling a service technician.

No Power

• Ensure the power cord is properly connected.
• Ensure the outlet has power.
• Press the Standby button on the remote control or the unit to turn on the soundbar.

No Sound

• Increase the volume. Increase the volume level using the button on the remote or on the side of the soundbar.
• Press the MUTE button on the remote to check if the sound is muted.
• Press the SOURCE button to select a different signal source.
• If no sound is heard when using any digital input:
  • Try switching the output signal to PCM, or
  • Connect directly to the player with a different source – some TVs do not pass audio signals.
• The TV may be set to a variable audio output. Ensure the audio output is set to FIXED or STANDARD, not VARIABLE. Refer to your TV's user manual for more information.
• If using Bluetooth mode, ensure the source device's volume is turned up and the device is not muted.

Remote Control Not Working

• Before pressing any control button, select the correct source.
• Reduce the distance between the remote control and the set.
• Insert batteries, observing the correct polarity (+/-).
• Replace the battery.
• Point the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit.

Sound is Distorted or Noisy

• Ensure all cables are properly connected.
• Connect a different source device (TV, Blu-ray player, etc.) to see if the sound quality improves. If not, the set may be faulty.
• Connect the unit to a different input on the soundbar.

My Bluetooth Device Cannot Find the Soundbar

• Ensure the external device has Bluetooth active.
• Re-pair the soundbar with the device.

The unit has a 15-minute auto-off function compliant with the ERP II energy-saving standard. If the input signal from an external device is too weak, the soundbar will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. Increase the volume of the external device.