Page 2 - Special Notes; Important Instruction; FOR YOUR RECORDS
2 Special Notes NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-ence in a residential installation.This equipment generates, u...
Page 3 - Important Safeguards
3 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CAUTION All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance isoperated, and should be retained for future reference.Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineeredand manufactured to assure y...
Page 4 - Contents; Accessories; General Information
4 General Information Page Accessories ......................................................................................... 4Precautions ......................................................................................... 5Controls and Indicators ..............................................
Page 5 - Precautions; General; Volume control
5 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Precautions General Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated area and ensure that there is as least 4" (10 cm) of free space along the sides, top andback of the unit. Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibrat...
Page 6 - Controls and Indicators; Front panel
6 Controls and Indicators Front panel Reference page 0 1. Disc Tray .......................................................................................... 18 0 2. Surround Effect Buttons .......................................................... 29, 30 0 3. Timer Set Indicator .....................
Page 9 - Speaker system
9 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Speaker system 0 1. Woofer 0 2. Tweeter 0 3. Subwoofer 0 4. Speaker Wire for SUBWOOFER Terminals 0 5. Bass Reflex Duct 0 6. Speaker Wire for MAIN Terminals Front speaker(left) Front speaker(right) General Information – Controls and Indicators – 2 1 3 2...
Page 10 - System Connections; Preparation for Use
10 ,,,, ,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, System Connections FM antenna Front speaker (left) AC outlet( AC 120 V, 60 Hz ) Preparation for Use – System Connections – AM loop antenna Front speaker (right) Surround speaker (left) Surround speaker (right) Center speaker *CD_DD4500_P10_14 2001.4.19, 11:41 PM 10
Page 11 - Speaker connection; FM/AM loop antenna connection
11 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Connections (continued) Speaker connection Front speakers Main terminals:Connect the black wire to MAIN(–) terminal and the blue wire to the MAIN(+) terminal.Subwoofer terminals:Connect the black wire to the SUBWOOFER(–) terminal and the red wire to t...
Page 12 - Placing the speakers; Speakers
12 Surround speakers: The surround speakers should be installed on the wall. Install them 23-5/8" - 35-7/16"(60 - 90 cm) above the height of your ears when seated, if possible (see page 13). When the surround speakers are installed vertically, the speaker badge will be upsidedown.In this cas...
Page 13 - Connecting the AC power cord; To install the surround speakers on the wall
13 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Preparation for Use – Speakers – Connecting the AC power cord After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the ACpower cord of this unit into the AC outlet. If you plug in the unit first, the unitwill enter the demonstration mode ...
Page 14 - Battery installation; Test of the remote control; Remote Control
14 Battery installation Use 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).Batteries are not included. 1. Remove the battery cover.2. Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the bat- tery compartment. When inserting or removing the batteries, push them toward the ë batter...
Page 15 - Demonstration mode; General Control; Basic Operation; To turn the power on
15 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Demonstration mode The first time the unit is plugged, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You willsee words scroll. To cancel the demonstration mode: When the unit is in the power stand-by mode (demonstration mode), press the X-BASS/DEMO butt...
Page 16 - Sound Control
16 Sound Control Volume control Main unit operation:When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it isturned counterclockwise, the volume will decrease. Remote control operation:Press the VOLUME UP button to increase the volume and the VOLUME DOWN but-ton for decreasin...
Page 17 - Setting the Clock
17 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 To confirm the time display: Press the CLOCK button.The time display will appear for about 5 seconds. Note: The “CLOCK” or time will flash at the push of the CLOCK button when the AC powersupply is restored after a power failure or after unplugging th...
Page 18 - CD Playback
18 Listening to a CD (CDs) 1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2 Press the CD button. 3 Press the 7 7 7 7 7 OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 4 Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up.When loading a third disc, press the DISC SKIP button to turnthe disc tray, then place the...
Page 19 - To locate the desired portion
19 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 Press the 0 / R 0 / R 0 / R 0 / R 0 / R ( 0 R 0 R 0 R 0 R 0 R ) button to start playback. Playback will begin from track 1 on the disc you have selected to play.After that disc finishes playing, the next disc will automatically play.When the last tr...
Page 20 - Repeat Play; Repeat or Random Play; Random Play
20 Repeat Play All tracks on up to 3 discs, or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated. To repeat all tracks on up to 3 discs: Press the 0/R ( 0 R ) button twice. To repeat a desired track: Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Programmed Play” section and then press the 0/R ( 0 R ) button twice. T...
Page 21 - Programmed Play
21 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Programmed Play 1 While in the stop mode,press one of the s s s s s 1 - s s s s s 3 buttons to select the de-sired disc. 2 Press the 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 PRESET X X X X X or W W W W W PRESET 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 button to select the desired track. You c...
Page 22 - Listening to the Radio; Radio
22 To receive an FM stereo transmission: Press the TUNER (BAND) button so that the “ST” indicator lights up. “ j ” will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo. If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER (BAND) button so that the “ST” indi-cator goes out. The reception changes to monaural, and th...
Page 23 - Listening to the Memorized Station; To erase entire preset memory; To scan the preset stations
23 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 To recall a memorized station Press the 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 PRESET X X X X X or W W W W W PRESET 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 button for less than 0.5 seconds to select the desired station. Memorizing a station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and...
Page 24 - Listening to a Cassette Tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2); ape Playback
24 Listening to a Cassette Tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) 1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2 Open the cassette door by pushing the area marked “ 7 7 7 7 7 PUSH EJECT”. 3 Load the cassette into the TAPE 1 or TAPE 2cassette compartment with the side to beplayed facing toward you. 4 Press the TA...
Page 25 - ape Recording; Recording from the Radio
25 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 T ape Recording – Recording from the Radio – 1 Tune in to the desired station (see page 22). 2 Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with theside to be recorded on facing you. Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot ...
Page 27 - Erasing recorded tapes; Dubbing from Tape to Tape
27 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2.For recording, use only normal tapes. Do not use metal and CrO 2 tapes. 1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2 Load a prerecorded cassette into the TAPE 1 cassette compart-ment. Insert a blank tape into t...
Page 28 - Dolby Digital; To listen to a disc using the Dolby Digital mode; Type of Dolby digital signal; Surround Operation
28 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 signalthrough 5 speakers with the sound coming from the front left, front right, center, sur-round left and surround right speakers. Dolby Di...
Page 29 - Enjoy the Surround Sound
29 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Enjoy the Surround Sound 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 sou...
Page 31 - Speaker size setting; Changing the Speaker Setting
31 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Speaker size setting 1 Press the MENU button repeatedly to select “SP SIZE”. 2 Within 8 seconds, press the ITEM button to select “FRONT”. The front speaker indicators will light up. 3 Within 8 seconds, use the SET UP ( W W W W W or X X X X X ) button ...
Page 32 - Changing the Speaker Setting (Continued); Speaker delay setting
32 Changing the Speaker Setting (Continued) Speaker delay setting The best sound will be achieved by placing the front speakers, center speaker andsurround speakers at the same distance from the listener.When some of the speakers are at a different distance from the listener, you can selecta speaker...
Page 33 - Speaker level setting; Front speaker balance setting
33 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Speaker level setting The output level of each speaker can be adjusted. 1 Press the MENU button repeatedly to select “SP LEVEL”. 2 Within 8 seconds, press the ITEM button repeatedly to select thespeaker (CENT, RSUR, LSUR or SWFR) you want to adjust. 3...
Page 34 - Dynamic range setting; Test tone
34 Changing the Speaker Setting (Continued) Dynamic range setting DVD discs have a wider dynamic range (sound volume range) than existing VHS vid-eotapes or CD discs. If they are played in home systems, there may be too muchdifference between the loud and quiet sounds. Therefore, if the volume is se...
Page 35 - Description of Terminology
35 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Description of Terminology Surround Operation – Description of T erminology – Dolby Pro Logic Surround:This refers to the Dolby Surround sound decoder system which is used for movies.Using 4 channels, the sound effects, dialog, sound direction, music,...
Page 36 - Timer playback or Timer recording; Timer and Sleep Operation; Advanced Features
36 1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2 Press the CD, TUNER (BAND) or TAPE (1 V V V V V 2) button to select the desired function. To select the timer playback source: CD, TUNER (BAND) or TAPE (1 V 2). To select the timer recording source: TUNER (BAND). When you selected the TUNER (BAND),...
Page 37 - Sleep operation
37 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 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. 7 The unit will enter the timer stand-by mode automatically. To cancel the timer playback/timer recording: Press the POWER button to tur...
Page 38 - Cords required to connect an external unit; Enhancing Your System
38 Advanced Features – Enhancing Y our System – Cords required to connect an external unit When external units are connected, commercially available cords are needed. Enhancing Your System To the digitaloutput jack Optical digital cord(not supplied) To the line output jack VCR etc. DVD player RCA co...
Page 39 - To record on a tape from DVD or VCR etc.; Headphones; Using subwoofer speakers of other equipment
39 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Enhancing Your System (Continued) To record on a tape from DVD or VCR etc. 1 Load a cassette in the TAPE 2 cassette compartment. 2 Press the DVD/VCR button. To select the unit connected to the DVD jack Press the DVD/VCR button repeatedly to select “DV...
Page 40 - References; Troubleshooting Chart; Tuner
40 References – T roubleshooting Chart – Troubleshooting Chart Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service tech-nician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling yourauthorized SHARP dealer or service center. ■ Tuner Symptom ● Ra...
Page 41 - Condensation; If trouble occurs
41 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Troubleshooting Chart (continued) References – T roubleshooting Chart – ■ Remote control Symptom ● The remote control does not op-erate. Possible cause ● Is the AC power cord of the unit pluggedin? ● Is the battery polarity respected? ● Are the batter...
Page 42 - When TIMER indicator is flashing; Before transporting the unit
42 When TIMER indicator is flashing The unit will be overheated when TIMER indicator is flashing.Due to a problem in the speaker circuit, the unit will enter the stand-by modeautomatically.In this case, take the following corrective actions. 1 . Unplug the AC power plug from the AC outlet. 2 . Make ...
Page 43 - Cleaning the tape-handling parts; Cleaning the cabinet; Maintenance
43 CD-DD4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Cleaning the tape-handling parts Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head/pinch roller cleaneror isopropyl alcohol. When cleaning the heads, pinch ro...
Page 44 - CD player; Specifications
44 References – Specifications – CD player Type 3-disc multi-play compact disc player Signal readout Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup D/A converter 1-bit D/A converter Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz Dynamic range 100 dB (1 kHz) Tuner Frequency range FM: 87.5-108 MHzAM: 530-1,720 kHz...
Page 46 - MEMO
Page 48 - SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION; CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
Printed in MalaysiaA0104.YT CD-DD4500 Mini Component System TINSE0378AWZZ SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION 9906 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (th...
