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Sharp CD-DD4500 Operation Manual

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MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
MODEL
CD-DD4500
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.
CD-DD4500 Mini Component System consisting of CD-DD4500 (main unit),
CP-DD4500 (Front), center (GBOXS0064AWM1), surround (R)
(GBOXS2008AWM1) and surround (L) (GBOXS4008AWM1) speaker sys-
tem.

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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. CD-DD4500 Mini Component System consisting of CD-DD4500 (main unit),...
  • Page 2 NOTE intended to alert the user to the presence of important It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners the literature accompanying the appliance.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    G R O U N D CLAMP Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    General Information Tape Playback Page Page Accessories ..................4 Listening to a Cassette Tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) ......24 Precautions ..................5 Tape Recording Controls and Indicators ..............6 - 9 Recording from the Radio ..............25 Preparation for Use Recording from a CD (CDs) .............

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer internal service to your lo- cal SHARP service facility. This unit should only be used within the range of 41 F - 95 F (5 C - 35 C).

  • Page 6: Controls And Indicators

    Disc Number Select Buttons ..........18, 21, 26 Disc Skip Button ................18 Tuning and Time Up Button ..........17, 22, 36 CD or Tape Stop Button (with Indicator) ......... 19, 24 CD Button .................. 18, 26 Tuner (Band) Button ............... 22 Tape (1 V V V 2) Button ..............
  • Page 7 DVD Digital Input Jack ..............38 Center Speaker Jacks ............... 10, 11 Surround Speaker Jacks ............10, 11 FM/AM Loop Antenna Jack ............10, 11 Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Jacks ........38 Speaker Terminals ..............10, 11 Subwoofer Pre Output Jack ............38...
  • Page 8 DVD/VCR Button Tape (1 V 2) Button Volume Up or Down Buttons Buttons with “ ” mark in the illustration can be operated with the remote control only. Other buttons can be operated on the main unit and the remote control.
  • Page 9 CD-DD4500 Speaker system Center speaker Front speaker (left) Full-Range Speaker Speaker Wire Front speaker (right) Surround speaker Woofer Tweeter Full-Range Speaker Subwoofer Speaker Wire Speaker Wire for SUBWOOFER Terminals Bass Reflex Duct Speaker Wire for MAIN Terminals...

  • Page 10: System Connections

    System Connections FM antenna AM loop antenna Center speaker Surround speaker (right) Surround speaker (left) Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) AC outlet AC 120 V, 60 Hz...
  • Page 11 Position the FM antenna wire and rotate the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. The unit or the speakers may be damaged. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, or attach it to a stand or a wall. Only the included speakers should be used with this product.

  • Page 12: Speakers

    However color variations may occur, depending on the type of TV used. If color variations occur ..turn off the TV (using the power switch). After 15 - 30 minutes, turn the TV on again. If the color variation is still present ...
  • Page 13 Ultra-low range Make sure that both the screw and the wall can support a load of 45 lbs. (20 kg). (60 Hz - 200 Hz) Drive the screws, so the screw head extends about 3/16" (5 mm) out from the wall.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    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 periods of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.

  • Page 15: General Control

    General Control CD-DD4500 Demonstration mode The first time the unit is plugged, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll. To cancel the demonstration mode: When the unit is in the power stand-by mode (demonstration mode), press the X- BASS/DEMO button.

  • Page 16: Sound Control

    29 30 MAXIMUM Bass control When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which empha- sizes the bass frequencies, and “X-BASS” will appear. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS/DEMO (X-BASS) button.

  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock CD-DD4500 Press the TUNING/TIME (X X X X X or W W W W W ) button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. Press the TUNING/TIME (X or W) button once to advance the time by 1 hour.

  • Page 18: Listening To A Cd (Cds)

    If the CD contains more than 15 tracks, “ C ” will appear. To select the CD you want to listen to first, press one of s s s s s 1 - s s s s s 3 buttons.
  • Page 19 Press the 5 3 PRESET X button for less than 0.5 seconds during When there is no CD in one of the disc 1 - 3 positions, that position will be playback. skipped and the next CD will be played.

  • Page 20: Repeat Or Random Play

    To repeat all tracks on up to 3 discs: While in the stop mode, press one of the s s s s s 1 - s s s s s 3 buttons or Press the 0/R (0 R) button twice.

  • Page 21: Programmed Play

    While in the stop mode, Then follow steps 1 - 3 to add tracks. The new tracks will be stored after the last track of press one of the s s s s s 1 - s s s s s 3 the original program.

  • Page 22: Listening To The Radio

    Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). Press the TUNING/TIME (X X X X X or W W W W W ) button to tune in to the desired station. Manual tuning: Press the TUNING/TIME button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station.

  • Page 23: Listening To The Memorized Station

    Memorizing a station To recall a memorized station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a Press the 5 3 PRESET X X X X X or W W W W W PRESET 2 4 button for less button.

  • Page 24: Listening To A Cassette Tape (Tape 1 Or Tape 2)

    Before changing from one tape operation to another, press the (TAPE ) button. If a power failure occurs during tape operation, the tape head will remain engaged with the tape and the cassette door will not open. Wait until the power is restored. Sound Control (See page 16.)

  • Page 25: Recording From The Radio

    To stop recording: Press the (TAPE ) button. Note: If you hear a whistling noise while recording an AM station, move the AM loop antenna. Erase-prevention tab of cassette tapes: When recording on a cassette tape, make sure Side A that the erase-prevention tabs are not re- moved.

  • Page 26: Recording From A Cd (Cds)

    Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be performed. Press the CD button and load the desired disc. Press one of the s s s s s 1 - s s s s s 3 buttons to select the disc to be re- corded first.

  • Page 27: Dubbing From Tape To Tape

    I6 (I6 I6) button. Recording will be paused. Press the 0 0 0 0 0 / R R R R R ( 0 0 0 0 0 ) button to start dubbing. To stop dubbing: Press the (TAPE ) button.

  • Page 28: Dolby Digital

    Dolby Digital When you connect this unit to a DVD player which is playing a disc with the To listen to a disc using the Dolby Digital mode 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- Connect a DVD player (see page 38).

  • Page 29: Enjoy The Surround Sound

    Center speaker NORMAL: For a stereo 2 channel input or a Dolby digital 2/0 input, sound will be output Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) 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.
  • Page 30 Virtual Dolby Surround Three-dimensional stereo image processing modifies the sound for the 2 front speak- ers to make it seem as if surround speakers were being sent signals, even though they are not actually used. You can enjoy a three-dimensional surround stereo image using just the 2 front speak- ers.

  • Page 31: Changing The Speaker Setting

    When no speaker is connected (When NO is selected, the indica- Within 8 seconds, use the SET UP ( W W W W W or X X X X X ) button on the re- tor for that speaker position will go out.) mote control to select “LARGE”...
  • Page 32 The best sound will be achieved by placing the front speakers, center speaker and Within 8 seconds, use the SET UP ( W W W W W or X X X X X ) button on the re- surround speakers at the same distance from the listener.
  • Page 33 SET UP X X X X X button to increase the left speaker level (the right speaker level will decrease). Within 8 seconds, use the SET UP ( W W W W W or X X X X X ) button on the re- mote control to adjust the level.

  • Page 34: Changing The Speaker Setting

    FRONT RIGHT Within 8 seconds, press the ITEM button. FRONT LEFT R-SURROUND Within 8 seconds, press the SET UP ( W W W W W or X X X X X ) button to select S-WOOFER L-SURROUND “MAX”, “STD” or “MIN”.

  • Page 35: Description Of Terminology

    Dolby Surround system. You can enjoy a realistic, powerful feeling like being at a live performance or as if you were at a movie theater or in a concert hall. In order to enjoy this effect, you need at least one pair of surround speakers.

  • Page 36: Timer And Sleep Operation

    For timer playback For timer recording Press the TUNING/TIME (X X X X X or W W W W W ) button to specify the hour to start, then press the MEMORY/SET button. The illustrations show the timer playback setting.
  • Page 37 Timer and Sleep Operation (continued) CD-DD4500 Sleep operation Press the TUNING/TIME (W W W W W or X X X X X ) button to specify the minute, then press the MEMORY/SET button. Play back the desired sound source. Press the TIMER/SLEEP button repeatedly until “SLEEP” is dis- played.

  • Page 38: Enhancing Your System

    Enhancing Your System Cords required to connect an external unit When external units are connected, commercially available cords are needed. To the digital DVD player output jack Optical digital cord (not supplied) To the line output jack VCR etc. RCA cord...
  • Page 39 A DVD player allows you to select the “PCM” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” audio output mode. Before playing a Dolby digital sound disc, be sure to set the unit in the “DOLBY DIGI- TAL” mode. For more details, see the operation manual for your DVD player.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting Chart Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service tech- CD player nician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center. Symptom Possible cause Is the disc loaded upside down? Playback does not start.
  • Page 41 Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. Is the battery polarity respected? If this happens, leave the power on with no disc (or cassette) in the unit until Are the batteries dead? normal playback is possible (about 1 hour). Wipe off any condensation on the Is the distance or angle incorrect? transmitter with a soft cloth before operating the unit.
  • Page 42 . Press the POWER button to enter the power stand-by mode. Due to a problem in the speaker circuit, the unit will enter the stand-by mode . While pressing down the 0 0 0 0 0 / R R R R R button and X-BASS/DEMO button, press automatically.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap solution, then with a these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head/pinch roller cleaner dry cloth.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    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 units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications (continued) CD-DD4500 Front speaker with subwoofer Type 3 - way, 5-1/8" (130 mm) subwoofer, 4" (100 mm) woofer and 2" (50 mm) tweeter Maximum input power Subwoofer: 80 W Main: 60 W Impedance Subwoofer: 6 ohms/ Main: 8 ohms Dimensions Width: 8- 5/8"...
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  • Page 48: Consumer Limited Warranty

    This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.

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