Sharp XL-MP150 User Manual

XL-MP130

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM

MODEL

XL-MP150

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.

XL-MP150 Micro Component System consisting of XL-MP150 (main unit) and CP-MP150 (speaker system).

XL-MP1

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Accessories

Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

Remote control 1	AM loop antenna 1	FM antenna 1
(RRMCGA050AWSA)	(QANTL0005AWZZ)	(92LFANT1746A)

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

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SPECIAL NOTES

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

NOTES

It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

Licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,530,655, 5,539,829, 5,544,247, 5,606,618, 5,610,985,

5,740,317, 5,777,992, 5,878,080 or 5,960,037.

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FOR YOUR RECORDS

For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number which are located on the rear of the unit.

Please retain this information.

Model number .......................................................

Serial number .......................................................

Date of purchase .......................................................

Place of purchase .......................................................

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

XL-MP150

1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7 Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8 Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

14Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

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XL-MP150 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Important Instruction

15Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Example of antenna grounding as per

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

	ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
	GROUND
	CLAMP
	ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERV ICE
EQUIPMENT	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	GROUND CLAMPS
	P OWER SERVICE GROUNDING
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
S2898A	(NEC ART 250, PART H)

16 Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a)When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

c)If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

22Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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ENERGY STAR® Program Information

Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR® are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

To comply with the ENERGY STAR® standards mentioned above, please cancel the demonstration mode, as described on page12.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

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Contents

Page

General Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 9

Preparation for Use

System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 12 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Basic Operation
General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15

CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback

Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 - 18 Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . .19 - 21 MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) . . . . . . . .22 - 25

Radio

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 27

Tape Playback

Listening to a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 - 29

Tape Recording

Recording on a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 - 31

Advanced Features

Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 - 35 Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 - 37

References

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 - 39 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

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XL-MP150

General Information

Precautions

General

zPlease ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 4" (10 cm) of free space along the sides, top and back of the equipment.

4" (10 cm)	4" (10 cm)
	4" (10 cm)
	4" (10 cm)

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

z Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which generate electrical noise.

z Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC outlet, as pulling the cord can damage internal wires.

zDo not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer inter-

nal service to your local SHARP service facility.

zThis unit should only be used within the range of 41˚F - 95˚F (5˚C - 35˚C).

Warning:

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

zDo not place anything on top of the unit.

zDo not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 140˚F (60˚C) or to extremely low temperatures.

zIf your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Plug the AC power cord back in, and then turn on your system.

zIn case of an electrical storm, unplug the

unit for safety.

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, which occurs while turning the unit on with the volume control setting up high, or while continually listening at high volumes.

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Controls and indicators

Front panel
	Reference page
1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 17
2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 33
3. Power On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 14
4. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	15, 32, 35
5. Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . 30, 31
6. Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 28
7. Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 36
8. Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 16
9. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 16
10. Disc Direct Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 19
11. Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 13
12. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 14
13. Memory/Set Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15, 21, 25, 27, 32, 35
14. Equalizer Mode Select Button . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 14
15. Extra Bass (Surround) /Demo Mode Button . . . . . .		. . 12, 14
16. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 16
17. Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 28
18. Tape Reverse Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 28
19. Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind,
Tuner Preset Down, Time Down Button	. . . . . 15, 18, 27, 29
20. Tape Reverse Mode Select Button . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 28
21. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast Wind,
Tuner Preset Up, Time Up Button . . . . .	. . . . . 15, 18, 27, 29
22. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 26
23. Video/Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 36
24. Disc Play or Repeat, Tape Forward Play Button . .		16, 20, 28
25. Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 26
26. Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 26
27. Disc or Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . 18, 29

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XL-MP150 Controls and indicators (continued)

1	2	3		4	5	6	7 8		9

General Information

1

2

AC INPUT

RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:

6 OHMS MIN.

SPEAKERS
RIGHT	LEFT

18	19		11 12 13
		10	14
20	21	17	15
			16

				3
				4
ANTENNA		AM		5
FM	GND	LOOP
75 OHMS
		VIDEO/AUX
		IN		6
		RIGHT	LEFT
				7
		SPEAKERS LIGHT-UP	LEFT RIGHT	8
		SUBWOOFER		9
		PRE-OUT

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Display
	Reference page
1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 19
2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 22
3. MP3/WMA Title Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 22
4. MP3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 17
5. WMA Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 17
6. Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 35
7. Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 33
8. Timer Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 33
9. Tape Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 30
10. MP3/WMA Total Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 23
11. Daily Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 33
12. FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 26
13. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 26
14. Tape Forward Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 28
15. Tape Reverse Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 28
16. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 21
17. Tape Reverse Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 28
18. Extra Bass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 14
19. Disc Repeat Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 20
20. Disc Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 18
21. Disc Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rear panel
	Reference page
1. Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. FM 75 Ohms Antenna Terminal . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. FM Antenna Ground Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. AM Loop Antenna Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 11
6. Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Jacks .	. . . . . . . . . . . 36
7. Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 12
8. Speaker Light-up Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 11
9. Subwoofer Pre-output Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 37

Speaker system

1.Tweeter

	2. Woofer	1	3
	3. Bass Reflex Duct
	4. Speaker Wire
	5. Speaker Light-up Wire	2

4

5

1
7
8	13				18
9			C D
2	14				19
10	15				20
11	16				21
3	17				22
	23		24		25
4
5	26	27	28	29

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Remote control
		Reference page
1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . .	. . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 13
2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. Cursor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 22
4. Character Input/Disc Direct Search Buttons		. . . . . . . . 19, 24
5. Equalizer Mode Select Button . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 14
6. Extra Bass (Surround) Button . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 14
7. Power On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 14
8. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 16
9. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 26
10. Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 28
11. Video/Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 36
12. Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 14
13. Disc Clear/Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . 14, 21
14. Disc Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 20
15. Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 18
16. Tape Reverse Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 28
17. Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 29
18. Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15, 21, 25, 27, 32, 35
19. Disc Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 18
20. Disc Play or Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . 16, 20
21. Tape Forward Play Button . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 28
22. Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . 30, 31
23. MP3/WMA Navigation Mode Select Button .		. . . . . . . . . . . 23
24. MP3/WMA Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 18
25. Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 22
26. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . 15, 32, 35
27. Character Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 24
28. Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind,
Tuner Preset Down, Time Down Button .	. . .	. . 15, 18, 27, 29
29. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast Wind,
Tuner Preset Up, Time Up Button . . . . . .	. . .	. . 15, 18, 27, 29

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XL-MP150 System connections

Preparation for Use

Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections.

Antenna connection (see page 11)

	FM antenna	AM loop antenna
Right speaker		Left speaker

ANTENNA		AM
FM	GND	LOOP
75 OHMS

VIDEO/AUX

IN

RIGHT LEFT

	RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:		SPEAKERS UP-LIGHT RIGHTLEFT
	6 OHMS MIN.
AC INPUT	SPEAKERS
	RIGHT	LEFT	SUBWOOFER
			PRE-OUT

Speaker light-up wire	Speaker light-up wire
AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Speaker connection (see page 11)

AC power connection (see page 12)

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Antenna connection

Supplied FM antenna:

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

Supplied AM loop antenna:

Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP jack. Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not supplied).

Note:

Placing the antenna on the unit or near the AC power cord may cause noise pickup. Place the antenna away from the unit for better reception.

Installing the AM loop antenna:
< Assembling >	< Attaching to the wall >

Wall Screws (not supplied)

Speaker connection

Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal.

Red Black

Caution:

zUse speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or more, as lower impedance speakers can damage the unit.

zDo not mistake the right and the left chan-

nels. The right speaker is the one on the right side when you face the unit.

z Do not let the bare speaker wires touch

each other.
z Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be
placed in the bass reflex ducts.
z Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may	Incorrect
be injured.

Speaker Light-Up Connection

Connect the speaker light-up wires to the SPEAKERS LIGHT-UP jacks for speaker illumination. To turn off the speaker light-up feature, press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control for 2 seconds or more.

RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER

SPEAKERS LIGHT-UP

LEFT RIGHT

Note:

Placing the right speaker light-up wire to the RIGHT jack and the left speaker light-up wire to the LEFT jack.

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System connections (continued)

Speaker grilles are removable

Make sure nothing comes into contact with the speaker diaphragm when you remove the speaker grilles.

AC power connection

After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power cord of this unit into the AC outlet. If you plug in the unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode.

AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Notes:

zThe unit will start the tape initialization when plugged in to the AC outlet. During this process, an initializing sound will be heard and the unit cannot be turned on. Wait until the process is finished.

zUnplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit will not be in use for a prolonged period of time.

Cooling fan:

The main unit is built with a cooling fan at the rear of the unit for improved cooling. Please do not cover the opening of the fan with any obstacles, as this will block proper ventilation.

Demonstration mode

The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll.

To cancel the demonstration mode:

When the unit is in the power standby mode (demonstration mode), press the X-BASS (SURROUND)/ DEMO button. The unit will enter the low power consumption mode.

X-BASS (SURROUND) /DEMO

To return to the demonstration mode:

When the unit is in the power stand-by mode, press the X-BASS (SURROUND)/DEMO button again.

Note:

When the power is on, the X-BASS (SURROUND)/DEMO button can be used to select the surround mode.

Outdoor FM antenna

Use an outdoor FM antenna if you require better reception. Consult your dealer.

Outdoor

FM antenna

75 ohms coaxial cable

Note:

When an outdoor FM antenna is used, disconnect the supplied FM antenna wire.

Remote control

Battery installation

Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).

Batteries are not included.

1Open the battery cover.

2Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment.

When inserting or removing the batteries, push them toward the

battery terminals.

3Close the cover.

Notes concerning use:

zReplace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.

zPeriodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the sensor on the unit with a soft cloth.

zExposing the sensor on the unit to strong light may interfere with operation. Change the lighting or the direction of the unit if this occurs.

zKeep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and vibrations.

Precautions for battery use:

zReplace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.

zDo not mix old and new batteries.

zRemove the batteries if the unit will not be used for long periods of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.

Caution:

zDo not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).

zInstalling the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction.

Battery removal:

Open the battery cover and pull up the battery to take out.

Test of the remote control

Check the remote control after checking all the connections (see pages 10 - 12).

Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit.

The remote control can be used within the range shown below:

Press the ON/STAND-BY button. Does the power turn on? Now, you can enjoy music.

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