Introduction Contents SD-AT50W Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from Page " General Information this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. Accessories ............3 ! The SD-AT50W system includes an AV control unit, a subwoofer/amplifier unit, Precautions .
Accessories SD-AT50W Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Orange Remote control 1 "AA" size battery (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 AC power lead 1 Digital audio cable 1 or similar) 2 FM aerial 1 AM loop aerial 1 Stand 1 Antislip speaker cushion sheet (20 pcs.) 1...
Controls and indicators SD-AT50W " AV control unit Display 1. Timer Play Indicator 2. Sleep Indicator 3. FM stereo mode indicator (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 4. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator 5. Audio Signal Indicators/Speaker Indicators (1) Left Front Speaker Indicator...
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Controls and indicators (continued) SD-AT50W ! Subwoofer/amplifier unit Reference page Side 1. Subwoofer 2. Bass Reflex Duct 3. System Connection Socket (to AV control unit) ....8 4.
System connections SD-AT50W ! Connecting the components Connect the AV control unit and subwoofer/amplifier unit as follows. FM aerial Connecting components Lead AM loop aerial Subwoofer/ System connection cable AV control unit (For sound, black) amplifier unit System connection cable...
SD-AT50W ! Connecting the satellite speakers The speaker terminals on the subwoofer/amplifier unit, the tube and plugs of the Front speaker Centre speaker Front speaker speaker lead, and speaker labels are distinguished by colours. (Right) (Left) Connect the speaker and the unit by matching the colours.
Aerial connection Audio connection of other SD-AT50W equipment Supplied FM aerial: Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket and position the FM aerial wire in the di- You can hear the sound of other equipment via this product. Connect the DVD...
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SD-AT50W ! Connection for the TV sound ! Connection for the digital tuner sound (or other optical digital equipment such as an Using the audio cable, you can listen to TV sound with this system. (The audio cable is not supplied. Purchase a commercially available cable.)
Connecting to the AC socket System installation SD-AT50W ! Connecting the AC power lead ! Installing the AV control unit Subwoofer/amplifier unit: The AV control unit can be installed either vertically or horizontally. Use the supplied stand for vertical installation.
SD-AT50W ! Placing the speaker system The speaker stands and speaker wall brackets are optionally available (see page 30). Refer to their instructions for assembly. The best surround effect will be achieved by placing each speaker at the same dis- tance from the listening position.
Remote control General control SD-AT50W ! Battery installation ! To turn the power on 1 Open the battery cover. Press the ON/STAND-BY button. 2 Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the bat- The power indicator lights up.
Setting the clock SD-AT50W By setting the correct time on the AV control unit, you can use it not only as a clock Press the button to adjust the but also for timer playback. hour and then press the ENTER but- ton.
Listening to the radio SD-AT50W Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. To enter tuner function, display "FM" or "AM" by pressing the TUNER button. Press the BAND button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM).
Listening to the memorised station SD-AT50W " Memorising a station " To recall a memorised station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a Press the TUNER PRESET ( ) button to select the desired sta- button.
Listening to the playback sound from the connected equip- SD-AT50W ment Example) Listening to a DVD or CD player Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the AV control unit or the re- mote control to turn the power on. Turn on the DVD or CD player.
Enjoying surround sound (sound mode) SD-AT50W You can enjoy the surround sound recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS if this system is digitally connected to a DVD player. You can also enjoy 2-channel stereo sound in Dolby Pro Logic II.
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Enjoying surround sound (sound mode) (continued) SD-AT50W Acoustic effect Standard The maximum of 5.1ch surround sound is reproduced to provide three-dimen- sional effect. The system automatically emits the 5.1ch sound according to the recorded audio signal. The STANDARD indicator lights up.
SD-AT50W ! Changing the sound mode To enjoy in the standard mode: Example: Dolby Digital 5.1ch Whilst the disc is playing, press the STANDARD but- ton. "STANDARD" will appear. To enjoy with dynamic sound in the standard mode: Whilst the disc is playing, press the DYNAMIC SOUND button.
Speaker settings SD-AT50W Caution: To set the speaker size, set the sound mode to "STANDARD". Note: The recommended size is set for the supplied speakers. See the upper table on page 23 for other speakers. ! Speaker delay setting When some of the speakers are at a different distance from the listening point, you can select the speaker delay to make it seem as though the speaker distances are the same.
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SD-AT50W ! Speaker level setting ! To end the speaker setting If sounds from the speakers are uneven, you can equalise them by adjusting the Press the RETURN button twice. speaker levels. Press the SETUP AMP button, and the button to select "SP...
Timer and sleep operation SD-AT50W You can enjoy the sound at the specified time. Turn the power on and press the TIMER but- ton. If "TIMER STANDBY" does not appear, check that the AV control unit is set to the correct time.
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SD-AT50W To check the timer setting: Reusing the memorised timer setting: The timer setting will be memorised once it is entered. To reuse the same setting, 1 Whilst in the timer playback stand-by mode, perform the following operations. press the TIMER button.
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Timer and sleep operation (continued) SD-AT50W ! Setting the sleep timer To confirm the remaining sleep time: 1 Whilst "SLEEP" is indicated, press the TIMER button. You can set the system to the power stand-by mode at the specified time.
SD-AT50W ! Changing the TV registration Sharp's TVs can be operated with the remote control of this system without register- ing the operation (except for some models). (See page 28.) You can also operate Use buttons on both sides of the remote control.
The TV can be operated with the remote control of this system. The factory setting When you load an unplayable disc or fail to perform operations properly, the following allows you to operate Sharp's TVs with it. messages are displayed on the AV control unit.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your Symptom Possible cause Reference authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. page " Is the system placed near the TV or ! General The radio makes unusual P.
Maintenance Troubleshooting chart (continued) SD-AT50W ! Cleaning the cabinet ! If trouble occurs Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap solution, then with a When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, dry cloth.
Specifications SD-AT50W ! Subwoofer/amplifier unit 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.
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