Sharp CD-DD4500 operation manual Enjoy the Surround Sound, Normal/Phantom/Bypass mode

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Enjoy the Surround Sound

CD-DD4500

Normal/Phantom/Bypass mode

When you connect this unit to other equipment (DVD player, VCR, etc.) which is play-

ing sound sources that have the or trademarks, you can enjoy Dolby surround sound.

Normal mode:

When you play a sound source that has the

 

(5.1 channels) or

 

trademarks, you can enjoy surround sound using all 5 speakers.

 

 

Center speaker

 

Front speaker (Left)

Front speaker (Right)

Surround (Left)

Surround (Right)

Phantom mode:

When you play a sound source that has the or trademarks, you can enjoy surround sound using 4 speakers, but not the center speaker.

Front speaker (Left)

Front speaker (Right)

Surround (Left)

Surround (Right)

To listen to Normal/Phantom/Bypass mode:

1 Connect the unit you want to play (see page 38).

2 Press the DVD/VCR button to select the input (DVD or VCR) from the jack you connected in step 1.

3 Press the NORMAL, PHANTOM or BYPASS button to select the sur- round mode.

NORMAL:

For a stereo 2 channel input or a Dolby digital 2/0 input, sound will be output from the front left, front right, center and surround speakers. The same mon- aural channel will be output from the left and right surround speakers.

For a Dolby digital 5.1 channel input, sound will be output from the front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right speakers.

If the surround signal only contains 1 channel, the same monaural channel will be output from the left and right surround speakers.

For a Dolby digital 1/0 input, sound will only be output from the center speaker.

PHANTOM:

The difference between this mode and the normal mode is that no sound is output from the center speaker.

The center speaker signal is split equally and added to the sound for the front left and front right speakers.

BYPASS:

Sound will only be output from the front left and front right speakers.

For a Dolby digital multichannel input, any center or rear signals will be mixed and output from the front speakers.

For a Dolby digital 1/0 input, monaural sound will be output from the front speakers.

4 Start playing the sound source.

Notes:

If the EQUALIZER button is pressed in the Normal/Phantom/Virtual mode, the unit is switched to the Bypass mode automatically.

When in the Normal/Phantom mode, the equalizer will be set to FLAT.

You cannot use the Normal/Phantom and Dolby Digital surround features with headphones.

When headphones are connected to the headphone jack, the Normal/Phantom and Dolby Digital surround modes will be canceled. (The NORMAL or PHANTOM button will not work.)

When the headphones are disconnected, the Normal/Phantom mode will still be canceled. In order to activate the Normal/Phantom modes, you must press the NOR- MAL or PHANTOM button.

Pressing the REC PAUSE I6(I6) button cancels the Normal/Phantom/Virtual mode and the unit enters the Bypass mode.

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Contents CD-DD4500 Special Notes Explanation of Graphical SymbolsImportant Safeguards Accessories ContentsVolume control PrecautionsPrecautions GeneralFront panel Controls and IndicatorsGeneral Information Controls and Indicators 19 20 21 13 14 15Display Rear panelRemote control Controls and IndicatorsSpeaker system Full-Range Speaker Speaker WireFront speaker left Center speakerAC 120 V, 60 Hz System ConnectionsPreparation for Use System Connections PreparationforUse Speaker connectionFM/AM loop antenna connection Placing the speakers SpeakersFor Use Speakers PreparationSpeakers Connecting the AC power cordBattery installation Remote ControlTest of the remote control Preparation for Use Remote ControlTo turn the power on Demonstration modeGeneral Control Display brightness 2 levelsBass control Sound ControlEqualizer Basic Operation Sound ControlBasic Operation Setting the Clock Setting the ClockTo readjust the clock To confirm the time displayPress the 7 OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray Listening to a CD CDsCD Playback Listening to a CD CDs To locate the desired portion To locate the beginning of a trackListening to a CD CDs Repeat or Random PlayStarting playback with a desired track Repeat PlayCD Playback Programmed Play Programmed PlayListening to the Radio Auto tuningRadio Listening to the Radio To receive an FM stereo transmissionListening to the Memorized Station To scan the preset stationsMemorizing a station To recall a memorized stationTape Playback Listening to a Cassette Tape Tape 1 or Tape Listening to a Cassette Tape Tape 1 or TapeBefore playback Fast forward/rewind Tape 2 onlyTape Recording Recording from the Radio Recording from the RadioTape Recording Recording from a CD CDs Recording from a CD CDsPress the 0/R 0 button to start recording To perform programmed recordingErasing recorded tapes Dubbing from Tape to TapeTape Recording Dubbing from Tape to Tape Press the 0 / R 0 button to start dubbing To stop dubbingType of Dolby digital signal To listen to a disc using the Dolby Digital modeDolby Digital Dolby DigitalSurround Operation Enjoy the Surround Sound Normal/Phantom/Bypass modeEnjoy the Surround Sound Virtual Dolby Surround Enjoy the Surround SoundVirtual Dolby Surround Speaker size setting Changing the Speaker SettingSpeaker Setting ChangingSpeaker delay setting Changing the Speaker SettingWithin 8 seconds, use the SET UP W or X button on the re Mote control to select a valueFront speaker balance setting Speaker level settingSpeakerSetting Speaker level will decreaseTest tone Dynamic range settingDescription Description of TerminologyTerminology Advanced Features Timer and Sleep Operation Timer and Sleep OperationTo reset or change the timer setting To cancel the sleep operationSleep operation To confirm the remaining sleep timeEnhancing Your System Enhancing Your SystemCords required to connect an external unit Headphones Using subwoofer speakers of other equipmentTo record on a tape from DVD or VCR etc To select the unit connected to the VIDEO/AUX in jackSymptom Possible cause Troubleshooting ChartCD player TunerTroubleshooting Chart Connecting DVD playerSymptom CondensationBefore transporting the unit Troubleshooting ChartSpeaker terminals Press the 7 OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc trayCleaning the cabinet MaintenanceCleaning the tape-handling parts Amplifier SpecificationsSpecifications Front speaker with subwoofer SpecificationsCenter speaker Surround speakerMemo Memo Sharp Corporation

CD-DD4500 specifications

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