
CD-BA250H/CD-BA2600H
CP-BA250H/CP-BA2600H
Speaker system
1. Tweeter
2. Woofer
3. Bass Reflex Duct
4. Speaker Wire
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Setting the Clock
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OPERATION MANUAL
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Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to adjust the hour and then
press the MEMORY/SET button.
Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button once to advance the time by 1 hour.
Holdit down to advance continuously.
When the 12-hour display is selected, "AM" will change automatically to "PM".
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Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to adjust the minutes and
then press the MEMORY/SET button.
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In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) display.
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Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
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Press the CLOCK button and within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET button.
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Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to select 24-hour or 12hour display and then press the MEMORY/SET button.
"0:00" The 24-hour display will appear.
(0:00 - 23:59)
"AM 12:00" The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 12:00 - PM 11:59)
"AM 0:00" The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 0:00 - PM 11:59)
Note that this can only be set when the unit is first installed or it has been reset.
(Refer to step 3 under "If trouble occurs")
Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button once to advance the time by 1
minute. Hold it down to change the time in 5-minute intervals.
The hour will not advance even if minutes advance from "59" to "00".
The clock begins counting from "0" seconds. (Seconds are not displayed.)
The time display will disappear after a few seconds.
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 power
supply is restored after a power failure or unplugging the unit.
Readjust the clock as follows.
To readjust the clock:
Perform "Setting the Clock" from the beginning. If the time display is flashing, step 3
(for selecting the 24-hour or 12-hour display) will be skipped.
To change the 24-hour or 12-hour display:
1 Clear all the programmed contents. [Perform to step 3 under "If trouble occurs"
2 Perform "Setting the Clock" from the beginning.
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Troubleshooting Chart
CD-BA250H/CD-BA2600H
Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner without calling a service
technician.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
General
The clock is not on time. Did a power failure occur? Reset the
When a button is pressed, the unit
does not respond.
No sound is heard. Is the volume level set to "0"?
Symptom Possible cause
clock.
Set this unit to the power stand-by mode
and then turn it back on.
If the unit still malfunctions, reset it. Refer
to step 3 under "If trouble occurs"
Are the headphones connected?
Are the speaker wires disconnected?
CD player
Playback does not start. Is the disc loaded upside down?
Playback stops in the middle or is
not performed properly.
Playback sounds are skipped, or
stopped in the middle of a track.
Symptom Possible cause
Does the disc satisfy the standards?
Is the disc distorted or scratched?
Is the unit located near excessive vibra-
tions?
Is the disc very dirty?
Has condensation formed inside the unit?
Tuner
Radio makes unusual noise consecutively.
Symptom Possible cause
Is the unit placed near the TV or computer?
Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial placed
properly? Move the AC power lead away
from the aerial if located near.
Cassette deck
Cannot record. Is the erase-prevention tab removed?
Cannot record tracks with proper
sound quality.
Cannot erase completely.
Sound skipping. Is there any slack?
Cannot hear treble. Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or heads
Sound fluctuation.
Cannot remove the tape. If a power failure occurs during playback,
Symptom Possible cause
Is it a normal tape? (You cannot record on
ametal or CrO tape.)
Is the tape stretched?
dirty?
the heads remain engaged with the tape.
Do not open the compartment forcibly.
Wait until electricity resumes.
Remote control
The remote control does not operate.
Symptom Possible cause
Is the AC power lead of the unit plugged
in?
Is the battery polarity respected?
Are the batteries dead?
Is the distance or angle incorrect?
Does the remote control sensor receive
strong light?
Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may
cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, tape heads, etc.) or on the transmitter on the
remote control.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
If this happens, leave the power on with no disc
(or cassette) in the unit until normal playback is
possible (about 1 hour). Wipe off any condensation on the transmitter with a soft cloth before operating the unit.
Troubleshooting Chart
If trouble occurs
When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock,
excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is
operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.
If such a problem occurs, do the following:
1 Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on again.
2 If the unit is not restored in step 1, unplug and plug in the unit, and then turn
the power on.
3 If neither step 1 nor 2 restores the unit, do the following:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.
Whilst pressing down the / button and the X-BASS/DEMO button, press
the ON/STAND-BY button until "CLEAR AL" appears.
Caution:
This operation will erase all data stored in memory including clock, timer settings,
tuner preset, and CD programme.
Before transporting the unit
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CD button.
3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.
Remove all CDs inserted in the unit.
4 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
Make sure that "NO DISC" is displayed.
5 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode, and then unplug
the AC power lead from the AC socket.
Remote Control
Test of the remote control
Face the remote control directly to 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 the
music.
Remote sensor
0.2 m - 6 m
(8" - 20')
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CD-BA250H/CD-BA2600H
Turn on your system
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The first time the unit is plugged,
the unit will enter the demonstra-
tion mode. You will see words
scroll.
Press the
X-BASS/DEMO button
to cancel the demon-
stration mode.
Press the ON/
STAND-BY button to
turn the power on.
1
Press the CD button.
2
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to
open the disc tray.
3
Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label
side up.
When loading a third disc, press the
DISC SKIP button to turn the disc tray,
then place the CD in the open position.
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Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to
close the disc tray.
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To select the CD you want to listen to
first, press one of 1 - 3 buttons on
the remote control.
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Press the button to start playback.
12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)
Listening to a CD (CDs)
FM stereo mode indicator
FM stereo receiving indicator
1
Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeat-
edly to select the desired frequency
band (FM or AM).
2
Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) but-
ton to tune in to the desired station.
When the TUNING/TIME button is
pressed for more than 0.5 seconds, scan-
ning will start automatically and the tuner
will stop at the first receivable broadcast
station.
To receive an FM stereo transmission:
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to display the
“ST” indicator.
● “ ” will appear when an FM broadcast is in ste-
reo.
Listening to the radio
■ If trouble occurs
When this product is subjected to strong external interference
(mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal sup-
ply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it
may malfunction.
If such a problem occurs, do the following:
1. Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power
on again.
2.
If the unit is not restored in step 1, unplug and plug in
the unit, and then turn the power on.
3.
If neither step 1 nor 2 restores the unit, do the follow-
ing:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power
stand-by mode.
Whilst pressing down the button and the X-BASS/
DEMO button, press the ON/STAND-BY button until
“CLEAR AL” appears.
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Maintenance
● 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 cleaner or
isopropyl alcohol.
● When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc., unplug the
unit which contains high voltages.
● After long use, the deck’s heads and capstans may be-
come magnetised, causing poor sound. Demagenetise
these parts once every 30 hours of playing/recording time
by using a commercial tape head demagnetiser. Read the
demagnetiser’s instructions carefully before use.
● Clean the dust or stain on the CD pickup lens using a com-
mercial cleaning disc (brush type).
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Open the cassette door by pushing the
area marked “ PUSH EJECT”.
2
Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 or TAPE
2 cassette compartment with the side to
be played facing toward you.
3
Press the TAPE (1 2) button to select
the cassette you want to listen to.
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Press the button to start playback.
TAPE 1
TAPE 2
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2)
TAPE 1
TAPE 2
A
C
C
D
E
B
B
A Playback head
B Capstan
D Erase head
E Recording/Playback head
C Pinch roller
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CD-BA250H/CD-BA2600H
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide.
These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme
signals. They send their station names, and information about the type of programme such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, "RDS" and the station name will be displayed.
"TP" (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast carries traffic information, and "TA" (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic
information is on air.
"EON" will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is
broadcast.
"PTYI" (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is
received.
"RT" (Radio Text) will appear whilst the unit receives the Radio text data.
"CT" (Clock Time) will appear whilst the unit receives the RDS CT data.
You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the main unit only.
Information provided by RDS
Each time the DISPLAY MODE button is pressed, the display will switch as follows:
Station name (PS) Frequency
Programme type (PTY) RDS clock time
(8 Languages)
Programme type (PTY) Clock-time and date (CT)
(English fixed)
Date (for 3 seconds)
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and
TA (Traffic Announcement).
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.
NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
POP M
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage
and actuality.
Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in
different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analysis.
Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.
Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.
Programme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal ele-
ment is fundamental.
All radio plays and serials.
Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional cul-
ture, including language, theatre, etc.
Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.
Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include:
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.
Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of current popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales
charts.
Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by
young musicians.
Current contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening", as opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music
styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not
always, vocal, and usually of short duration.
Classical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Examples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or
choral works.
Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc., and including Grand Opera.
Musical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are
examples.
Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.
When you are tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an RDS station
which sends weak signal, the display will change in the following order:
Radio text (RT)
NO PS NO PTY
NO RT
FM 98.80 MHz NO CT
SOCIAL
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
TEST
ALARM !
NONE
TP
TA
Note:
When you select a programme in the EON stand-by mode, the unit will display "TI"
instead of "TA".
Programmes about people and things that influence them individually
or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and
society.
Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature
of existence and ethics.
Involving members of the public expressing their views either by
phone or at a public forum.
Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far destinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for
use for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affecting immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listener might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.
Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melody and narrative story line.
Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's language, as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK
inspired and in English.
Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.
Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation,
usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be
based on historical events or people.
Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investigative style.
Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receivers.
Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to
give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.
No programme type (receive only).
Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
Traffic announcements are being broadcast.
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