Sharp CD-DD4500 operation manual To listen to a disc using the Dolby Digital mode

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Dolby Digital

Surround Operation

– Dolby Digital –

When you connect this unit to a DVD player which is playing a disc with the trademark, you can enjoy realistic, powerful sound by playing back the recorded signal through 5 speakers with the sound coming from the front left, front right, center, sur- round left and surround right speakers.

To listen to a disc using the Dolby Digital mode

1 Connect a DVD player (see page 38).

2 Press the DVD/VCR button to select “DVD”.

3 Start the DVD player.

Note:

When in the Dolby Digital surround mode, the equalizer will be set to FLAT.

Type of Dolby digital signal

There are different types of Dolby digital signals. The type of Dolby digital signal being input into this unit can be checked in the display.

Normal PCM playback

Center only (monaural)

Front (L, R)

(When the surround mode is set to Normal or Phantom, sound will also be heard from the surround speakers.)

Front (L, R) + surround (monaural)

Front (L, R) + surround (L, R)

Front (L, R) + center

Front (L, R) + center + surround (monaural)

Front (L, R) + center + surround (L, R)

If a low frequency sound effect (Low Frequency Effect) contains a Dolby digital signal, “LFE” will light in the display.

When this “LFE” is lit, low frequency signals will be output from the subwoofer.

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Contents CD-DD4500 Explanation of Graphical Symbols Special NotesImportant Safeguards Contents AccessoriesPrecautions Volume controlPrecautions GeneralGeneral Information Controls and Indicators Controls and IndicatorsFront panel 13 14 15 19 20 21Display Rear panelControls and Indicators Remote controlFull-Range Speaker Speaker Wire Speaker systemFront speaker left Center speakerPreparation for Use System Connections System ConnectionsAC 120 V, 60 Hz FM/AM loop antenna connection Speaker connectionPreparationforUse Speakers Placing the speakersFor Use Speakers PreparationConnecting the AC power cord SpeakersRemote Control Battery installationTest of the remote control Preparation for Use Remote ControlDemonstration mode To turn the power onGeneral Control Display brightness 2 levelsSound Control Bass controlEqualizer Basic Operation Sound ControlSetting the Clock Basic Operation Setting the ClockTo readjust the clock To confirm the time displayCD Playback Listening to a CD CDs Listening to a CD CDsPress the 7 OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray To locate the beginning of a track To locate the desired portionRepeat or Random Play Listening to a CD CDsStarting playback with a desired track Repeat PlayProgrammed Play CD Playback Programmed PlayAuto tuning Listening to the RadioRadio Listening to the Radio To receive an FM stereo transmissionTo scan the preset stations Listening to the Memorized StationMemorizing a station To recall a memorized stationListening to a Cassette Tape Tape 1 or Tape Tape Playback Listening to a Cassette Tape Tape 1 or TapeBefore playback Fast forward/rewind Tape 2 onlyRecording from the Radio Tape Recording Recording from the RadioRecording from a CD CDs Tape Recording Recording from a CD CDsPress the 0/R 0 button to start recording To perform programmed recordingDubbing from Tape to Tape Erasing recorded tapesTape Recording Dubbing from Tape to Tape Press the 0 / R 0 button to start dubbing To stop dubbingTo listen to a disc using the Dolby Digital mode Type of Dolby digital signalDolby Digital Dolby DigitalEnjoy the Surround Sound Normal/Phantom/Bypass modeSurround Operation Enjoy the Surround Sound Virtual Dolby Surround Enjoy the Surround SoundVirtual Dolby Surround Changing the Speaker Setting Speaker size settingSpeaker Setting ChangingChanging the Speaker Setting Speaker delay settingWithin 8 seconds, use the SET UP W or X button on the re Mote control to select a valueSpeaker level setting Front speaker balance settingSpeakerSetting Speaker level will decreaseDynamic range setting Test toneTerminology Description of TerminologyDescription Timer and Sleep Operation Advanced Features Timer and Sleep OperationTo cancel the sleep operation To reset or change the timer settingSleep operation To confirm the remaining sleep timeCords required to connect an external unit Enhancing Your SystemEnhancing Your System Using subwoofer speakers of other equipment HeadphonesTo record on a tape from DVD or VCR etc To select the unit connected to the VIDEO/AUX in jackTroubleshooting Chart Symptom Possible causeCD player TunerConnecting DVD player Troubleshooting ChartSymptom CondensationTroubleshooting Chart Before transporting the unitSpeaker terminals Press the 7 OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc trayCleaning the tape-handling parts MaintenanceCleaning the cabinet Specifications SpecificationsAmplifier Specifications Front speaker with subwooferCenter speaker Surround speakerMemo Memo Sharp Corporation

CD-DD4500 specifications

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