Sharp SD-AT50W Operation Manual

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1-BIT DIGITAL HOME THEATER

MODEL

SD-AT50W

OPERATION MANUAL

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Introduction

Contents

General Information

- Introduction / Special notes / 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.

The SD-AT50W system includes an AV c ontrol unit, a subwoofer/amplifier unit,

two front speakers, two surround speakers and a centre speaker.

Special notes

WARNINGS

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 volt ages, always remove mains plug from the socket before any service operation and when not in use for a long period. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or

splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on t he 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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

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General Information

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7

Preparation for Use

System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

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

Audio connectio n of other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

Connecting to the AC socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

System installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Basic Operation

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Listening to the me morised station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Listening to the playback sound from the connected equipment . . . . . . . . . . 18

Advanced Features

Enjoying surround sound (sound mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 - 21

Speaker settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23

Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - 26

Changing the registration in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Operating the connected TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

References

Error indicator s a nd w ar nings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30

Maintenanc e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Accessories

Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

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Orange

Remote control 1 "AA" size battery (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7

FM aerial 1 AM loop aerial 1 Stand 1 Antislip speaker cushion sheet

(For signal/power)

(For sound)

System connection cable 2 Speaker connection lead 5

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

or similar) 2

Blue

Black

AC power lead 1 Digital audio cable 1

(20 pcs.) 1

White approx. 5 m (15 feet)

Blue

approx. 15 m (45 feet) approx. 15 m (45 feet)

Green approx. 5 m (15 feet)

Red approx. 5 m (15 feet)

Grey

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General Information

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Precautions

- Precautions -

General Information

General

Please ensure that the subwoofer/amplifier unit is positioned in a well-ventilated

area and that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free spac e along the sides an d back. There must also be a minimum of 15 cm (6") of free space on the top of the subwoofer/amplifier unit.

15 cm (6")

10 cm (4")

Use the system on a firm, level surface free from vibration.

Keep the system away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust,

humidity and electronic/electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which generate electrical noise. Do not place anything on top of the components.

Do not expose the system to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F)

or to extremely low temperatures. If the system does not work properly, unplug and plug it in again. Then turn on the

system. In case of an electrical storm, unplug the subwoofer/amplifier unit for safety.

Hold the AC power plug by the he ad 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, et c. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the compo-

nents of the system. Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

This system should only be used within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F).

10 cm (4")

Caution:

This subwoofer/amplifier unit is fitted with a cooling

fan at the rear for improved cooling. Do not cover the opening in this section with any obstacles.

Cooling fan

The subwoofer/amplifier unit will get warm whil st being used. Do not touch warm

areas of the subwoofer/amplifier unit for prolonged periods to avoid damag e to you. This system is equipped with a special function which protects the amplifier circuit

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

Volume control

The sound level at a given volume set ting depends on speaker efficiency, loc ation and various other factors. It i s advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which occur whilst turning the system on with the volume cont rol setting up high, or whilst continually listening at high volumes.

Warning:

The voltage used must be the same as that specified by this system. 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 system with a voltage ot her than that specified.

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Controls and indicators

Display

1 2 3 4

Front

11 13 14

Back

15 16 17

(1)

(2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

(7)

)(11)(12)(13)

(9) (

6789

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

20 21

(8)

AV control unit

1.Timer Play Indicator

2.Sleep Indicator

3.FM stereo mode indicator

4.FM Stereo Receiving Indicator

5.Audio Signal Indic ators /Spea ker Indicators

(1) Left Front Speaker Indicator (8) Subwoofer Indicator (2) Front Left Signal Indicator (9) Left Surround Speaker Indicator (3) C entre Speaker Indicator (10)Surround Left Signal Indicator (4) C entre Signal Indicator (11)Surround Monaural Signal

(5) Front Right Signal Indicator (12)Surround Right Signal Indicator (6) Right Front Speaker Indicator (13)Right Surround Speaker Indicator (7) Low Frequency Effect Indicator

6.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 30

7.Timer Set Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

8.Function Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 18

9.Digital/Analog Input Select or Tuner Band Select Button . . . . 16, 18

10.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

11.Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

12.Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

13.Sound Mode Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21

14.Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

15.Audio Digital Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

16.Coaxial Digital Audio Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

17.Audio Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

18.System Connection Sockets (to subwoofer/amplifier unit) . . . . . .8

19.AM Loop Aerial Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

20.Aerial Earth Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

21.FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Indicator

Reference page

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General Information

This product does not use this terminal.

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Controls and indicators (continued)

Side

- Controls and indicators -

Subwoofer/amplifier unit

1.Subwoofer

2.Bass Reflex Duct

3.System Connection Socket (to AV control unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

4.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3 4

5 6

5.System Connection Socket (to AV control unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

6.AC Power Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

7.Lead Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Satellite speaker 5

Front speaker 2: magnetically shielded Centre speaker 1: magnetically shielded Surround speaker 2: magnetically shielded

1.Speaker

2.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3.Mounting Holes for Stand or Bracket (Optionally available) . . . . .13

Using anti slip speaker cushions:

You can install satellite speakers either vertically or horizontally. Affix the cushions (supplied) to the bottom of the speakers to preven t the m from sli d ing or falling due to vibration.

(Vertical position) (Horizontal position)

Reference page

Front Back Bottom

A sheet of speaker cushions (20 pcs.) i s supplied with this produ ct. Use 4 cushions per speaker.

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Remote control

Reference page

2 3

4 5

6 7

8 9

1.Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.Direct Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 27

3.Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

13 14 15

16 17 18

19 20

4.Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5.Tuner Preset Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6.Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 24

7.Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 18

8.Digital/Analog Input Select or Tuner Band Select Button . . . . . . . 16, 18

9.Sound Mode Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

10.TV On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 28

11.TV Input Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

12.TV Channel Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

13.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

14.Display Brightness Select or Clock Display Button . . . . . . . .14, 15

15.Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

16.Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

17.Amplifier Initial Setting Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

18.Tuner Preset Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

19.Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17, 22, 24

20.Return Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

21.Dynamic Sound Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

22.TV Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

23.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Buttons with " " mark in the illustration can be operated on the remote control only.

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11 12

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System connections

FM aerial

AM loop aerial

AV control unit

Connecting the components

Connect the AV control unit and subwoofer/amplifier unit as follows.

AV control unit

Connecting components

Subwoofer/ amplifier unit

System connection cable (For sound, black)

System connection cable (For signal/power, blue)

Lead

Caution:

Make sure to connect the system after unplugging the subwoofer/amplifier unit.

Put the 2 system connection cables (f or sound and signal/ power) together. If not,

noises may be heard.

To unplug the system connection cable:

Push

Unplug

Subwoofer/amplifier unit

System connection cable (For sound, black)

Arrow upward

Closer

- System connections -

Preparation for Use

Arrow to the left

System connection cable (For signal/power, blue)

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Connecting the satellite speakers

Front speaker (Right)

Centre speaker

Front speaker (Left)

The speaker terminals on the subwoofer/amplifier 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.

Connect the speaker leads to the satellite speakers first and then to the subwoofer/amplifier unit.

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Red Red Red

Black BlackBlack

Red

White

Red

Grey

Black Black

Red Red

Grey

Surround speaker (Right)

Green

Blue

White

Subwoofer/ amplifier unit

Blue

Surround speaker (Left)

(Satellite speaker)

Speaker terminals

Label

Red

Black

Tube

(Subwoofer/amplifier unit)

Label

Speaker plug

Plug in with the rising side facing to the left.

Caution:

Make sure to connect the speakers after unplugging the subwoofer/amplifier unit.

Insert the speaker plug fully with the rising side facing to the left.

Hold the speaker plug when removing it from the subwoofer/amplifier unit. Pulling

the lead may cause malfunction to the subwoofer/amplifier unit. 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 system. See page 13.)

Never short-circuit the speaker leads. If the speaker leads are short-circuited, the protection circuit is activated and the system enters the stand-by mode. In such a case, check that the leads are properly connected before turning the power on again.

Only the supplied speakers should be used with this product.

Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured.

Binding leads:

Tie the leads connected to the subwoofer/amplifier unit with a lead holder.

- System connections -

Preparation for Use

Lead holder

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Aerial connection

Audio connection of other

Preparation for Use

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).

White

Black

Notes:

Placing the aerial on the syst em or near the AC power lead may cause noise

pickup. Place the aerial away from the system 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.

AM loop aerial

External FM aerial

15 m (49 feet )

- Aerial connection / Audio connection of other equipment -

Earth wire

External AM aerial

7.5 m (25 feet )

Earth rod

Note:

When using an external AM aerial, be sure to keep the wire of the AM loop aerial connected.

equipment

You can hear the sound of other equipment via this product. Connect the DVD player, VCR or digital tuner to TV directly to receive the images (refer to the operation manual of each equipment).

Caution:

Turn off all other equipment before making this connection.

Notes:

Refer to the operation manual of the equipment to be connected.

Insert the plugs fully to avoid fuzzy pictures or noise.

Connection for the DVD or CD player sound

You can hear the sound by connecting either the audio cable or digital audio cable. (The audio cable is not supplied. Purchase a commercially available cable.)

Audio cable

White

(commercially available)

To audio output sockets

White

To audio

Red

input sockets

To coaxial digital audio input socket

Digital audio cable (supplied)

Note:

When the digital audio output socket of the DVD or CD player is optical, connect to the AUX terminal of this unit regardless of connection type. (Refer to "Connection for the digital tuner sound" on page 11.)

Red

DVD player (CD player)

To coaxial digital audio output socket

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