Sharp SD-AT1000W User Manual

1-BIT DIGITAL HOME THEATER

SISTEMA 1-BIT PARA HOME THEATER

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Introduction

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Contents

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.

! SD-AT1000W 1-Bit Digital Home Theater consisting of SD-AT1000W (main unit),

CP-AT1000WF (front speakers), CP-AT1000WC (centre speaker), CP-AT1000WR
(surround speakers) and CP-AT1000WSW (subwoofer).

Special notes

WARNING

! When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, mains voltage is still

present inside the unit. When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY posi­tion, the unit may be brought into operation by the timer mode or remote control.

! This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified

to do so. This unit contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from
the socket before any service operation and when not in use for a long period.

! To prev ent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splash-

ing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the appara­tus.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.
5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents
issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trade­marks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital The­ater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Important Instruction

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”

- Introduction / Special notes / Contents -

and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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" General Information

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 8

" System connections

Speaker connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10

Aerial connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Audio connections to DVD players, VCRs, TVs, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12

Connecting the AC power lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

" Preparation for Use

Setting the AM/FM interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

System installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the clo ck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

" Basic Operation

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20

Listening to the pla y ba ck sound from DVD players, VCRs, etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Enjoying various s o unds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 24

" Advanced Features

Adjusting speaker delay/speaker level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26

Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 29

" References

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Error indicators and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Optional accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Accessories

Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

Remote control 1 AM loop aerial 1 FM aerial 1

Antislip speaker cushion sheet

White

(for left front speaker)
approx. 5m (15 feet)

Purple

(for subwoofer)
approx. 5m (15 feet)

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

(20 pcs.) 1

Green

(for centre speaker)
approx. 5m (15 feet)

Blue

(for left surround speaker)
approx. 15m (45 feet)

Speaker connection lead 6

"AA" size battery (UM/SUM-3, R6,

HP-7 or similar) 2

Red

(for right front speaker)
approx. 5m (15 feet)

Grey

(for right surround speaker)
approx. 15m (45 feet)

Precautions

" General

! Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated area and that

there is at least 10 cm (4") of free space along the sides and back. There must
also be a minimum of 15 cm (6") of free space on the top of the unit.

10 cm (4")

! Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration.
! Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust,

humidity and electronic/electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.)
which generates electrical noise.

! Do not place anything on top of the unit.
! Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F) or to

extremely low temperatures.

! If the unit does not work properly, unplug and plug it in again. Then turn on the

unit.

! In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for safety.
! Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the wall socket, as

pulling the lead can damage internal wires.

! Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer

internal service to your local SHARP service facility.

! The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with

items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

! No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appa-

ratus.

! Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
! This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F).

Warning:

The voltage used must be the same as that specified by this unit. Using this product
with a higher voltage other than that specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or
other types of accident, causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any
damage resulting from the use of this unit with a voltage other than that specified.

10 cm (4")

" Volume control

The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker efficiency, location,
and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels. Do
not turn the volume on to full at switch on and listen to music at moderate levels.

15 cm (6")

10 cm (4")

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Controls and indicators

" Main unit (front panel)

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(1) (2) (3)

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(1) (2) (5)(3) (4) (6) (7)

(8)

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(9) (

)(12)(13)

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(4) (5) (6)

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1.Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2.FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4.FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5.Audio Signal Indicators/Speaker Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

- Controls and indicators -

(1) Subwoofer Indicator
(2) Left Front Speaker Indicator
(3) Front Left Signal Indicator
(4) Centre Signal Indicator
(5) Centre Speaker Indicator
(6) Front Right Signal Indicator
(7) Right Front Speaker Indicator
(8) Low Frequency Effect Signal Indicator
(9) Left Surround Speaker Indicator
(10) Surround Left Signal Indicator
(11) Surround Monaural Signal Indicator
(12) Surround Right Signal Indicator
(13) Right Surround Speaker Indicator

Reference page

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6.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

7.Timer Set Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

8.Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

9.Tuning Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 19

10.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 19

11.Line Input Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

12.Digital Input Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

13.Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

14.Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

15.Sound Mode Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23, 24

(1) DTS Signal Indicator
(2) Dolby Digital Signal Indicator
(3) Dolby Pro Logic Indicator
(4) Surround Indicator
(5) Standard Indicator
(6) Stereo Indicator

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1.FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2.Aerial Earth Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3.AM Loop Aerial Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

4.Coaxial Digital Audio Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

5.Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

6.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

7.AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

8.Subwoofer Pre Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2

9.Audio Line Output Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

10.Audio Line Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12

11.Optical Digital Audio Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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The rating label is located on the bottom of the unit.

Cooling fan

This unit is fitted with a cooling fan at the rear f or improved cooling. Do not cover the
opening in this section with any obstacles.

Cooling fan

Caution:

! The unit will get warm whilst being used. Do not t ouch the warm areas of t he unit

for prolonged periods to avoid damage to you.

! This unit is equipped with a special function which protects the amplifier circuit

from damages. When it is activated, the sound switch is turned off. In this case,
set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn on again.

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" Remote control

Reference page

1.Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

2.TV Operation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

3.VCR Operation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

4.Input Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 21

5.Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

6.Cursor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 25

7.Amplifier Return Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

8.Amplifier Initial Setting Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

9.2-channel Stereo Sounds Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

10.DVD Operation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

11.Muting Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

12.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

13.Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

14.Clock Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

15.Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

16.Tuning Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 19

17.Tuner Preset Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

18.Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

19.Sound Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

20.Multi Channel Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

21.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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It is possible to operate some functions of Sharp TVs, VCRs and DVD players with your new SD-AT1000W remote control. However some models may not respond.

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TV Operation Buttons

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1 TV ON/STAND-BY 4 TV CHANNEL

Sets the TV power to "ON" or
"STAND-BY".

2 TV VOLUME - 5 TV CHANNEL

Turns down the TV volume. Switches up the TV channels.

3 TV TV/VCR 6 TV VOLUME +

Switches the input to TV or VCR. Turns up the TV volume.

VCR Operation Buttons

Switches down the TV channels.

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2

3

1 VCR ON/STAND-BY 4 VCR

Sets the VCR power to "ON" or
"STAND-BY".

2 VCR 5 VCR

Rewinds the cassette quickly. Plays the cassette.

3 VCR TV/VCR 6 VCR

Switches the input to TV or VCR. Advances the cassette quickly.

Stops the cassette.

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DVD Operation Buttons

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4

5
6

1 DVD 7 DVD MENU

Selects the DVD menu. Displays the DVD menu.

2 DVD RETURN 8 DVD

Goes back to the previous screen. Plays back the DVD.

3 DVD ENTER 9 DVD

Validates the menu. Stops the DVD player.

4 DVD 10 DVD

Selects the DVD menu. Selects the DVD menu.

5 DVD ON /S TA ND-BY 11 DVD SKIP

Sets the DVD power to "ON" or
"STAND-BY".

6 DVD 12 DVD SKIP

Selects the DVD menu. Skip down the DVD chapters.

Skip up the DVD chapters.

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Controls and indicators (continued)

General Information

" Front speaker 2

1.Bass Reflex Duct

2.Speakers

3.Speaker Terminals

4.Mounting Holes for Stand or Bracket

" Centre speaker 1

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- Controls and indicators -

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" Surround speaker 2

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3

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1.Bass Reflex Duct

2.Speaker

3.Speaker Terminals

4.Mounting Holes for Stand or Bracket

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1.Bass Reflex Duct

2.Speakers

3.Mounting Holes for Bracket

4.Speaker Terminals

1.Bass Reflex Duct

2.Woofer

3.Speaker Terminals

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" Speaker functions

Front speaker:

Reproduces left and right sound (for the stereo mode) or front surround sound.

Centre speaker:

Reproduces centre surround sound.

Surround speaker:

Reproduces rear surround sound.

Subwoofer:

Reproduces bass sound.

" Using antislip speaker cushions

You can install the front, centre or surround speakers either vertically or horizontally.
Affix the cushions (supplied) to the bottom of the speakers to prevent them from slid­ing or falling due to vibration.

(Vertical position) (Horizontal position)

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(For speaker installation, refer to page 15.)

Notes:

! Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the bass reflex ducts.
! The speakers grilles are not removable.
! Front, centre and subwoofer speakers are magnetically shielded.

A sheet of speaker cushions (20 pcs.) is supplied with this product. U se 4 cushions
per speaker.

" Carrying the subwoofer

When carrying the subwoofer, be careful not to touch the subwoofer located near bot­tom. It may be damaged. Be sure to hold the unit by its base.

Subwoofer

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Speaker connection

The speaker terminals on the main unit, the tube and plugs of the speaker lead, and speaker labels are distinguished by colours.
Connect the speaker and the unit by matching the colours.
(For speaker installation, refer to page 15.)

- Speaker connection -

System connections

Instead of the supplied sub­woofer, you can connect sepa­rately available woofer to en­joy more of the bass sound
(see page 12).

Surround speaker

(left)

Red

Blue

Black

Red

Black

Grey

Centre speaker

Black Red

Green

Blue

Black

Green

Grey

Red

Purple

Front speaker

(left)

Red

White

Black

White

Red

Red

Red

Black

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(right)

Purple

Subwoofer

Front speaker

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" Connecting speaker wires

Make sure to leave the AC power lead disconnected when connecting the
speakers.

To prevent accidental short circuit between and terminals, connect the
speaker wires to the speakers first then to the unit.

1 Connect the wires to the speakers.

Speaker terminals

Red

Label

Black

2 Connect the other end to the main unit.

Label

Speaker plug

Caution:

! The supplied speakers are exclusively for SD-AT1000W. Do not connect

them to other equipment, and do not connect other speakers to SD­AT1000W. It may cause malfunction.

! Do not mistake the and , and right and left terminals of the speaker leads. (The

right speaker is placed on the right when you face the unit.)

! Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.
! Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured.
! Insert the speaker plug fully with the rising side facing up.
! Hold the speaker plug when removing it from the main unit.

Pulling the lead may cause malfunction to the unit.

Tube

Plug in with the rising
side facing up.

Incorrect

Aerial connection

Supplied FM aerial:

Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS
socket and position the FM aerial wire in the di­rection where the strongest signal can be re­ceived.

Supplied AM loop aerial:

Connect the AM loop aerial wire to the AM and
GND terminals. Position the AM loop aerial for
optimum reception. Place the AM loop aerial on
a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with
screws (not supplied).

Notes:

! Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause noise pickup.

Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.

! When static is still heard even after adjusting the position of the AM loop aerial, try

reversing the wire connections.

Installing the AM loop aerial:

< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >

Wall Screws (not supplied)

External FM or AM aerial:

Use an external FM or AM aerial if you require better reception. Consult your dealer.
When using an external AM aerial, be sure to keep the wire of the AM loop aerial
connected.

External FM aerial

Earth rod

External AM aerial
15 m (49 feet)

7.5 m (25 feet)

Earth wire

FM aerial

Black

White

AM loop
aerial

AM loop

aerial

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