Sharp CD-CH1500W User Manual

CD-CH1500W Audio Tower System consisting of CD-CH1500W (main unit) and
CP-RW5500W (speaker system).

Système hi-fi CD-CH1500W composé de CD-CH1500W (appareil principal) et de
CP-RW5500W (enceintes acoustiques).

AUDIO TOWER SYSTEM
SYSTÈME HI-FI
AUDIO TOWER SYSTEM

MODEL
MODÈLE
MODELO

CD-CH1500W

OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE MANEJO

Audio tower system CD-CH1500W que consta de CD-CH1500W (aparato principal) y
CP-RW5500W (sistema de altavoces).

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FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

Please refer to pages E-1 to E-33.
Se reporter aux pages F-1 à F-33.
Consulte las páginas S-1 al S-33.

SHARP CORPORATION

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Introduction

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.

Contents

Important Instruction

Importa n t Ins truction

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Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

General Information

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Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8

Preparation for Use

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System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 12

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

-Introduction/Contents-

Basic Operation

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General Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CD Playback

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Listening to a CD (CDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 18

Advanc ed CD Playback

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To Specify a Disc to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switching the Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Repeat or Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Programmed Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Page

Page

Radio

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Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Listening to the Memorised Sta tion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tape Playback

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Listening to a Cassette Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recording

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Recording to a Cassette Tape from a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording to a Cassette Tape from the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Advanced Features

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Timer and Sleep Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 28

Enhancing Your Stereo System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 30

References

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Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 32

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Special Notes

CAUTION

Material: GaAIAs

Laser Diode Properties
Wavelength: 780 nm

Emission Duration: continuous
Laser Output: max. 0.6 mW

CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO
BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

VARNING-OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD. STIRRA
EJ IN I STRALEN OCH BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN MED OPTISKA INSTRUMENT.

ADVERSEL-USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING. SE IKKE IND I
STRALEN-HELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.

VARO! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NAKYMATON LASERSATEILYLLE.
ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEEN ALAKA KATSO SITA OPTISEN LAITTEEN LAPI.

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This Audio Tower System is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

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The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear cover.

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Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

VARNING-OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD.
STIRRA EJ IN I STRALEN OCH BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN GENOM OPTISKT
INSTRUMENT.

ADVERSEL-USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNES. STIRR IKKE
INN I STRALEN ELLER SE DIREKTE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.

As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not

attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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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.

Note for users in Australia:

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Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or broadcasting such
material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is
prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broad-

Warning:

This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to

casting of copyright materials and nothing in this OPERA TION MANU AL should be

implied as giving that authority.
do so. This unit contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from the
socket before any service operation and when not in use for a long period.

Warning:

To prev ent fire or shock hazard, do not e xpose this appliance to dripping or splashing.

For other countries :

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Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be

recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to the rel-

evant laws in your country.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

-Special Notes-

Important Instruction

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-Precautions-

General Information

Precautions

General

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Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-ventilated area and
ensure that there is at least 20 cm (8") of free space along the sides, top and back
of the equipment.

20 cm (8") 20 cm (8") 20 cm (8") 20 cm (8")

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

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

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Do not place anything on top of the unit.

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

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If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power lead from the wall
socket. Plug the AC power lead back in, and then turn on your system.

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In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for safety.

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Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the wall socket, as
pulling the lead can damage internal wires.

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Do not remove the outer cover, as this may
result in electric shock. Refer internal ser­vice to your local SHARP service facility.

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The ventilation should not be impeded by cov­ering the ventilation openings with items, such
as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

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No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appa­ratus.

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

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

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.

Volume control

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

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B

A

B

Accessories

Care of compact discs

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Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking can occur due to
an accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow the guidelines below for maximum
enjoyment from your CD collection and player.

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Do not write on either side of the disc, par ticularly the non-label side from which
signals are read. Do not mark this surface.

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Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive moisture.

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Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, or water on the CDs can
cause noise or mistracking. If a CD is dirty or does not play properly , clean it with a
soft, dry cloth, wiping straight out from the centre, along the radius.

NO YES

Cassette tape

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For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the best sound. (Metal or
CrO tapes are not recommended.) For recording, use only normal tapes.

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Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions.

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Before loading a tape into the cassette compar tment, tighten the s lack with a pen
or a pencil.

Cassettes have removable tabs which prevent accidental recording or erasing.
Removing the tab will protect the corresponding side. Cover the tab holes with adhe­sive tape to erase or record again.

Side A (1)

Tab for side A (1)Tab for side B (2)

correct

Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

Remote control 1

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

AM loop aerial 1

Speaker wire for MAIN terminals 2

Speaker wire for SUBWOOFER terminals 2

:Blue

:Black

:Red

:Black

-Precautions/Accessories-

General Information

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

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-Controls and Indicators-

General Information

Controls and Indicators

1
2

3
4
5

6
7
8

21

20

19

18

17

22
23

24
25

26

27

28

29

14 15 16

9
10

11
12
13

Front panel

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1.Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

2.Volume Up/Demo Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15

3.Volume Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4.Timer Set Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

6.CD Direct Play Buttons (with Indicator)/CD Eject Buttons . . .17, 19

7.Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

8.Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

9.Control Panel Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

10.CD Play Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

11.Equalizer Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

12.Extra Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

13.Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 26

14.Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 26, 28

15.Jog Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28

16.Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 22, 26, 28

17.CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 24, 27

18.Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 25, 27

19.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 27

20.Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

21.Tape Reverse Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 24

22.Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 22

23.Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

24.CD Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind or Tuning Down Button

(with Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 21, 23, 29

25.Tape Reverse Play Button (with Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 24

26.CD Fast Forward, Tape Fast Wind or Tuning Up Button

(with Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 21, 23, 29

27.Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 29

28.Stop Button (with Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 19, 24

29.CD Play or Pause, Tape Forward Play Button

(with Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 23, 24, 25

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Multi-function LCD display

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1.Function Indicator

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8 9 10 11 12

1

2

3

4

14
15
16
17

18
19

13

5

6

7

2.Extra Bass Indicator

3.Random Play Indicator

4.Memory Indicator

5.Total Indicator

6.Remain Indicator

7.Timer Play Indicator

8.Sleep Indicator

9.Timer Recording Indicator

10.All Disc Play Indicator

11.Cassette Indicator

12.Level Meter

13.FM Stereo Mode Indicator

14.CD Indicators

15.CD Repeat Indicator

16.CD Pause Indicato r

17.CD Play Indicator

18.FM Stereo Indicator

19.Tape Reverse Mode Indicator

Rear panel

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1.FM/AM Loop Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.Span Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.Auxiliary Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.CD Digital Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

5.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6.AC Voltage Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

7.AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

8.Transport screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 32

Reference page

-Controls and Indicators-

General Information

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-Controls and Indicators-

General Information

Controls and Indicators (continued)

1
2
3

4

5
6

7
8

9

10
11

12

13
14

15
16
17

18
19

20
21
22

23
24

Remote control

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1.Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Tuner (Band) Button

2.

CD Button

3.

Auxiliary Button

4.

CD Direct Play Buttons

5.

Memory Button

6.

Clear Butt on

7.

CD Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind, Tuner Preset Down

8.

Button
Enter Button

9.

Stop Button

10.

Menu Button

11.

Control Panel Open/Close Button

12.

Tape Button

13.

On/Stand-by Button

14.

15.Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

16.FM Stereo Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Display Button

17.

18.Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CD Play Mode Select Button

19.

CD Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast Wind, Tuner Preset Up Button

20.

CD Play or Pause, Tape Play Button

21.

Tape Record Pause Button

22.

Tape Reverse Mode Select Button

23.

Equalizer Mode Select Button

24.

Extra Bass Button

25.

Volume Up or Down Buttons

26.

Buttons with " " mark in the illustration can be operated on the remote control only.
Other buttons can be operated both on the main unit and the remote control.

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Speaker system

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1.Woofer

2.Tweeter

3.Subwoofer

4.Subwoofer Terminals

5.Main Speaker Terminals

6.Bass Reflex Duct

Speaker grilles are removable:

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

1

Placing the speaker system:

2

4

There is no distinction between the right
and the left speakers.

Left speaker Right speaker

5

3

6

Bi-amp system:

Each speaker unit has a built-in subwoofer (lo w frequency range) which is driv en sep­arately from the woofer and tweeter (mid-to-high frequency range). Two independent
amplifiers which have individual frequency characteristics are used. By amplifying
separately the two frequency bands, clearer sound is achieved.

Mid-to-high range
Woofer Power amplifier Pre-amplifier (200 Hz - 20 kHz)

-Controls and Indicators-

General Information

Tweeter Subwoofer Ultra-low range L-ch

(60 Hz - 200 Hz)

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System Connections

Preparation for Use

FM aerial

AM loop aerial

Not supplied

Right
speaker

-System Connections-

Not supplied

VCR, DVD, etc.

MiniDisc
Recorder

Left
speaker

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To an AC socket
(See page 11)

Transport screw

Enhancing Your Stereo Sys tem (See pages 29 - 30.)

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Removing the transport screw

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Before turning the power on, be sure to remove the transport screw on the
back of the unit using a flat-blade screwdriver or a coin.

This screw is required when transporting the unit again. Please keep it (see page 32).

Aerial connection

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FM/AM loop aerial:

Connect the FM/AM loop aerial to the ANTENNA socket.

Position the FM aerial wire and rotate the AM loop aerial for optimum reception.
Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, or attach it to a stand or a wall.

Notes:

"

Placing the aerial on the stereo system or near the AC power lead may cause
noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the stereo system for better reception.

"

If the AM loop aerial and the FM aerial wire are placed near the AC power lead,
interference may result.

"

Do not connect the attached FM aerial to an external FM aerial. Otherwise, trouble
may occur.

Installing the AM loop aerial:
Assembling Attaching to the wall

Speaker connection

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Main terminals:

Connect the blue wire to the (+) and the black one to the (-).

Subwoofer terminals:

Connect the red wire to the (+) and the black one to the (-).

Right speaker Left speaker

1

Blue Black

Caution:

"

Connect the speaker wires to the speakers first, then to the unit.

"

Never mistake the MAIN and the SUBWOOFER ter minals. The stereo system or
the speakers may be damaged.

"

Only the included speakers should be used with this product. Do not use other
speakers with this unit or use the supplied speakers with other units.

"

Do not mistake the right channel for the left channel when connecting the speak­ers to the unit. The right speaker is the one on the right side when you are facing
the front of the unit.

"

Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.

Red

2

3

-System Connections-

Preparation for Use

Wall Screws

"

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

Incorrect

Demonstration mode (See page 14.)

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System Connections (continued)

Preparation for Use

Setting the AC voltage selector

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Check the setting of the AC voltage selector located on the rear panel before plug­ging the unit into an AC socket. If necessary, adjust the selector to corres pond t o t he
AC power voltage used in your area.

-System Connections-

Connecting the AC power lead

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After making all connections, plug the unit. If you plug the unit first, the unit
will enter the demonstration mode (see page 14).

1

2

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Turn the selector with a screwdriver until the appropriate voltage number
appears in the window (110 V, 127 V, 220 V or 230 V - 240 V AC).

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Notes:

"

Plug the AC power lead into an AC socket, after any connections.

"

Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket if the unit will not be in use for a pro­longed period of time.

AC Plug Adaptor

In areas (or countries) where an AC socket as shown in illustration is used, con­nect the unit using the AC plug adaptor supplied with the unit, as illustrated. The AC
plug adaptor is not included in areas where the AC wall socket and AC power plug
can be directly connected (see illustration ) .

Note for users in Australia and New Zealand:

An AC plug adaptor is not supplied if the lead has an Australian Standard plug.

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Setting the FM/AM span selector

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has established that member coun­tries should maintain either a 100 kHz or a 50 kHz interval between broadcasting fre­quencies of FM stations and 10 kHz or 9 kHz for AM station. The illustration shows
the 50/9 kHz zones (regions 1 and 3), and the 100/10 kHz zone (region 2).
Before using the unit, set the SPAN SELECTOR switch (on the rear panel) to the
interval (span) of your area.

To change the tuning zone:

1

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.

2

Set the SPAN SELECTOR switch (on the rear panel) as follows.

"

For 50 kHz FM interval (9 kHz in AM) 50/9

"

For 100 kHz FM interval (10 kHz in AM) 100/10

3

Whilst pressing down the VOLUME button, press the ON/STAND­BY button until "ALL CLEAR" appears.

Caution:

This operation will erase all data stored in memory including clock and timer settings,
and tuner and CD presets.

-System Connections-

Preparation for Use

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Remote Control

Preparation for Use

Battery installation

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1

Remove the battery cover.

2

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

"

When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the battery termi­nal.

3

Replace the cover.

Precautions for battery use:

"

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

"

Do not mix old and new batteries.

"

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

Caution:

-Remote Control-

"

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

"

Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction.

Notes concerning use:

"

Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the operation
becomes erratic. Purchase 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).

"

Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the sensor on the ste­reo system with a soft cloth.

"

Exposing the sensor on the stereo system to strong light may interfere with opera­tion. Change the lighting or the direction of the stereo system.

"

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

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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General Control

Demonstration mode

!

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

To cancel the demonstration mode:

When the unit is in the power stand-by mode (demonstration mode), press the DEMO
button. The unit will enter the low power consumption mode.

To return to the demonstration mode:

When the unit is in the power stand-by mode, press the DEMO button again.

Opening and closing the control panel

!

The control panel is motorised.
The control panel automatically opens when the power is turned on, and closes when
the unit is set to the power stand-by mode.

When the power is turned on, you can open or close the control panel by pressing the
control panel open/close button.

Caution:

"

Do not push the control panel whilst it is opening or closing.

"

Do not press buttons on the control panel strongly. The hinge of the panel may be
broken.

"

Be careful not to jam your fingers in the control panel.

Display brightness (2 levels)

!

You can switch the display brightness by pressing the DIMMER button.

Dimmer off

Dimmer on

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-General Control-

Basic Operation

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Sound Control

-Sound Control-

Basic Operation

Volume control

!

Press the VOLUME button to increase the volume and the VOLUME button for
decreasing.

Bass control

!

When the X-BASS button is pressed, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which
emphasises the bass frequencies, and "X-BASS" will appear. To cancel the extra
bass mode, press the X-BASS button.

Bass is emphasised. Cancelled.

Equalizer

!

When the EQUALIZER button is pressed, the current mode setting will be displayed.
To change to a different mode, press the EQUALIZER button repeatedly until the
desired sound mode appears.

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The sound is not modified. Bass and treble are empha-

sised.

Treble is reduced. Vocals (midrange tones) are

emphasised.

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Setting the Clock

In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) display.

1

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.

2

Press the MENU button.

3

Turn the jog dial to select "CLOCK" and within 10 seconds, press
the ENTER button.

4

Turn the jog dial to select the 24-hour or 12-hour display and within
2 minutes, press the ENTER button.

"0:00" The 24-hour display will appear.
"AM 12:00" The 12-hour display will appear.
"AM 0:00" The 12-hour display will appear.

Note that this can only be set when the unit is first installed or it has been reset.
[Refer to "Clearing all the memory (reset)" on page 32 for details.]

(0:00 - 23:59)
(AM 12:00 - PM 11:59)
(AM 0:00 - PM 11:59)

5

Turn the jog dial to adjust the hour and within 2 minutes, press the
ENTER button.

"

When the 12-hour display is selected, "AM" will change automatically to "PM".

6

Turn the jo g dial t o adju st the m inute s and within 2 minut es, pr ess
the ENTER button.

"

The hour will not advance even if minutes advance from "59" to "00".

"

The clock starts from "0" second. (Sec onds are not displayed.) The time display
will disappear after a few seconds.

To confirm the time display:
[When the unit is in the stand-by mode]

Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. The

time display will appear for about 3 seconds.

[When the power is on]

Press the MENU button. The time display will appear

for about 10 seconds.

Note:

"CLOCK" will appear or time will flash at the push of the DISPLAY button when the
AC power supply is restored after a power failure or unplugging the unit. Reset the
clock as follows.

To reset the clock:
[When time is flashing]

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button.

2 Press the MENU button.
3 Press the ENTER button.
4 Perform "Setting the Clock" from step 5.

[When "CLOCK" appears]

Perform "Setting the Clock" from the beginning.

To change the 24-hour or 12-hour display:

1 Clear all the programmed contents. [Refer to "Clearing all the memory (reset)" on

page 32 for details.]

2 Perform "Setting the Clock" from the beginning.

-Setting the Clock-

Basic Operation

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Listening to a CD (CDs)

CD Playback

This system can play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs just as CD discs, but cannot per­form recording.

To play discs in turn (from Disc 1 to Disc 6)

!

1

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.

2

-Listening to a CD (CDs)-

Press the CD button.

3

Press the DISC 1 button to open the disc tray 1.

4

Place a CD on the disc tray 1, label side up.

"

Be sure to place 8 cm (3") CD in the middle of the disc trays.

12 cm (5") 8 cm (3")

5

Press the DISC 1 button to close the disc tray 1.

Means "disc inside"

Total number of tracks Total playing time

6

You can place discs on the trays 2 - 6 by following steps 3 - 5.

Note:

The system will search CD trays until it finds a CD and will not search the rest of
trays.

7

Press the button to start playback.

"

Playback will begin from track 1 on the DISC 1. After that disc finishes playing, the
next disc will automatically start playback.

"

When there is no CD in one of the disc tray 1 - 6 positions, that position will be
skipped and the next CD will be played.

"

When the last track on the DISC 6 has finished playing, the CD player will stop
automatically.

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To interrupt playback:

Press the button.
To resume playback from the same point, press the button again.

To stop playback :

Press the button.

To exchange other CDs whilst playing a disc:

Press the button for the stopped disc and exchange discs.

To remove the CDs:

Whilst in the stop mode, press the desired button.

After use:

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.

Caution:

"

Do not place two CDs in one disc tray.

"

Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.

"

If the power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until the power is restored.

"

If the disc tray is stopped forcibly, "E-CD20" will appear in the d isplay and the unit
will not function. If this occurs, press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power
stand-by mode and then turn the power on again.

"

If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the unit away from
the TV or radio.

"

If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc will be skipped.

To locate the beginning of a track

!

To move to the beginning of the next track:

Turn the jog dial slowly clockwise by one position during playback.

"

You can s kip to any track by turning the jog dial until the desired track number
appears.

To restart the track being played:

Turn the jog dial slowly anti-clockwise by one position during playback.

"

You can s kip to any track by turning the jog dial until the desired track number
appears.

Notes:

"

You can locate the beginning of a track on a single disc only.

"

The or button on the remote control allows you to locate the beginning of a
track.

To locate the desired portion

!

For audible fast forward:

Press and hold down the button during playback.

CD Playback

-Listening to a CD (CDs)-

For audible fast reverse:

Press and hold down the button during playback.

Notes:

"

Normal playback will resume when the or button is released.

"

When the end of the last track is reached during fast forward, "DISC END" will
appear on the display and CD operation will be paused. When the beginning of the
first track is reached during fast reverse, the disc will start playback automatically.

"

You can locate the desired por ti on on a single disc only.

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To Specify a Disc to Play

Repeat or Random Play

Advanced CD Playback

You can play a disc by specifying the disc number.

Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons to play the desired disc.

"

Only the chosen disc will be played and stopped automatically.

Note:

When one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons is green, it is ready to play that disc. If
there is not a disc on the tray, playback will not begin and the button will turn dark.

To stop playback:

Press the button.

Selected disc number

Switching the Time Display

Each time the TIME button on the remote control is pressed during pla y ba ck or
when in the pause mode, the display will change.

The elapsed playing time for
the current track will be dis­played.

The remaining playing time
for the current track will be
displayed.

The total remaining playing
time for the disc will be dis­played.

You can select one o f the CD playback modes; "Repeat play", "Random play" and
"Normal play".

1

Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly to select the playback
mode.

Repeat playback mode Random playback mode

Normal playback mode

2

Press the or one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons to sta rt playback.

"

If playback is started by pressing the button, repeat or random play will be per­formed on all discs.

"

If playback is started by pressing one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons, repeat or
random play will be performed on that disc.

To repeat a programmed sequence:

Perf orm steps 1 - 6 in the "Programmed Play" section, select the repeat playback and
then press the button.

Notes:

"

After performing repeat or random play, be sure to press the button. Otherwise,
the disc(s) will play continuously.

"

In random play, the CD player will select and play tracks automatically. (You cannot
select the order of the tracks.)

To cancel repeat or random play:

Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly to select the normal play mode.

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Notes:

-To Specify a Disc to Play / Switching the Time Display / Repeat or Random Play-

"

During random play, the total remaining playing time will not be displayed.

"

Depending on the CD, the playing time display may not match the total playing
time which is indicated on the CD jacket, as the time between tracks is not
included.

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Programmed Play

By specifying discs from 1 to 6, and tracks from 1 to 99, you can choose up to 32
selections for playback in the order you like .

1

When in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button.

2

Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons to select the desired disc.

Selected disc number

3

Turn the jog dial to select the desired track.

Selected track number Playback order

4

Press the MEMORY button to save the track number.

Playback time

5

Repeat steps 2 - 4 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be pro­grammed.

6

Press the button.

7

Press the button to start playback.

"

At this time, playback will not begin even if one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons is
pressed.

To clear the programmed selections:

Press the CLEAR button whilst the "MEMORY" indicator is flashing.
Each time the button is pressed, one track will be cleared, beginning with the last
track programmed.

To cancel the programmed play mode:

Whilst in the stop mode, press the CLEAR button. The MEMORY indicator will disap­pear and all the programmed content will be cleared.

Adding tracks to the programme:

If a programme has been previously stored, the "MEMORY" indicator will be dis­played. Then follow steps 1 - 6 to add tracks. The new tracks will be stored after the
last track of the original programme.

To check which tracks are programmed:

Whilst the unit is stopped in the programmed play mode, press the or button.

Notes:

"

Opening any tray of the programmed discs automatically cancels the programmed
sequence.

"

Even if you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode or change
the function from CD to another function, the programmed selections will not be
cleared.

"

During programme operation, random play is not possible.

-Programmed Play-

Advanced CD Playback

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Listening to the Radio

Radio

-Listening to the Radio-

1

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.

2

Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired
frequency band (FM or AM).

3

Press the TUNING ( or ) button to tune in to the desired station.

Manual tuning:

Press the TUNING ( or ) button as many times as required to tune in to the
desired station.

Auto tuning:

When the TUNING ( or ) button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds, scanning
will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.

Notes:

"

When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stop automatically at that
point.

"

Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.

"

To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING ( or ) button again.

To receive an FM stereo transmission:

Press the ST-MO DE button on the remote control to display the "ST" indicator.

"

" " will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.

FM Stereo Mode Indicator

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Sound Control (See page 15.)

FM stereo receiving indicator

"

If the FM reception is weak, press the ST-MODE button. The "ST" indicator goes
out. The reception changes to monaural, and the sound becomes clearer.

After use:

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.

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Listening to the Memorised Station

Memorising a station

!

You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a but­ton. (Preset tuning)

1

Perform steps 1 - 3 in the "Listening to the Radio" section on page

21.

2

Press the ENTER button to enter the preset tuning saving mode.

3

Within 5 seconds, turn the jog dial to select the preset channel
number.

"

Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset channel 1.

"

When " " is displayed, a station has already been stored in memory.

4

Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button to store that station in
memory.

"

If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators go out before the station is memo­rised, repeat the operation from step 2.

5

Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a preset sta­tion.

"

When a new station is stored in memory, the station previously memorised will be
erased.

Note:

The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few hours should there be
a power failure or the AC power lead disconnection.

To recall a memorised station

!

Turn the jog dial to select the desired station.

Note:

The PRESET ( or ) button on the remote control allows you to recall a memorised
station.

To scan the preset stations

!

The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically. (Preset memory scan)

1

Press the PRESET ( or ) button on the remote control for more
than 0.5 seconds.

"

The preset number will flash and the programmed stations will be tuned in
sequentially, for 5 seconds each.

2

Press the PRESET ( or ) button again when the desired station
is located.

To erase all the contents of the preset

!

memory

1 Press the TUNER (BAND) button.
2 Press the ENTER button.
3 Press the CLEAR button.
4 Whilst "ALL CLEAR" is displayed,

press the ENTER button.

To erase only one station:

Recall the memorised station. Whilst it is displayed, press the CLEAR button. Whilst
"CLEAR" is displayed, press the ENTER button.

Radio

-Listening to the Memorised Station-

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Listening to a Cassette Tape

PUSH EJECT

1

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.

2

Press the TAPE button.

3

Open the cassette door by pushing the area marked "PUSH EJECT

".

4

Load a cassette into the compartment with side A facing you.

5

Press the REVERSE MODE button to choose one side or both
sides.

...To listen to both sides.

...For repeat play of both sides.
...To listen to one side.

6

Press the button to listen to side A, or the button for side B.

"

To play both sides ( ), start from side A. When playback starts from side B, side A
will not be played.

"

To play side B using the remote control, press the button to switch the playback
side. Then, press the / button.

To stop playback:

Press the button.

Fast forward/rewind on side A:

To advance the tape, press the button. To rewind it, press the button.

Tape Playback

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Fast forward/rewind on side B:

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Sound Control (See page 15.)

To advance the tape, press the button. To rewind it, press the button.

Caution:

"

To remove the cassette, press the button, and then open the compartment.

"

If a power failure occurs during tape operation, the tape head will remain engaged
with the tape and the cassette door will not open. Wait until the power is restored.

"

Even if the button is pressed during tape playback, the unit will not enter the
pause mode.

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Recording to a Cassette Tape from a CD

"

When recording important selections, make a preliminar y test to ensure that the
desired material is properly recorded.

"

SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction
of this unit.

"

The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded
signal (Variable Sound Monitor).

"

Do not use me tal or CrO tapes for recordin g .

You can record the desired CD using the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons.

1

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.

2

Press the CD button and load the desired disc.

3

Load a cassette into the compartment with side A facing you.

4

Press the REVERSE MODE button to choose one side or both
sides.

...To record on both sides.
...To record on only one side.

5

Press the REC PAUSE button repeatedly to switch to the side
you record on.

"

Recording will be paused.

"

To record on both sides, begin on side A. (If recording is started from side B, the
tape will not switch over to side A.)

6

Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons to start recording.

"

When the CD reaches the end, recording will stop.

Recording from several CDs continuously:

1 Follow the above steps 1 - 5.
2 Regardless of the setting in step 5, press the button to record on side A, or the

button for side B.

"

Recording will start from the disc of the lowest number.

To perform programmed recording:

1 Programme discs and tracks. (See page 20.)
2 Press the REC PAUSE button.
3 Regardless of the setting in step 5, press the button to record on side A, or the

button for side B.

To stop recording:

Press the button.
The CD and tape will stop.

Auto restart function:

If the recording side is switched from side A to B during recording, the system will
record the interrupted track on side B from its beginning. The recording will be made
without cutting the beginning of the track on side B.

Recording

-Recording to a Cassette Tape from a CD-

Programmed Play (See page 20.)

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Recording

Recording to a Cassette Tape from the Radio

1

Tune in to the desired station. (See page 21.)

2

Load a cassette into the compartment with side A facing you.

3

Press the REVERSE MODE button to choose one side or both
sides.

...To record on both sides.

...To record on only one side.

4

Press the REC PAUSE button repeatedly to switch to the side
you record on.

"

Recording will be paused.

"

To record on both sides, begin on side A. (If recording is started from side B, the
tape will not switch over to side A.)

5

Press the button to record on side A, or the button for side B.

"

When you press the / button on the remote control, the system will record
on the side specified in step 4.

To interrupt recordi ng:

Press the REC PAUSE button.
To resume recording, press the same button ( or ) you pressed in step 5.

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To stop recording:

Press the button.

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Listening to the Radio (See page 21.)

Note:

If you hear a whistling noise whilst recording an AM station, move the AM loop aerial.

Erasing recorded tapes

!

1 Press the TAPE button.
2 Follow steps 2 - 5 in "Recording to a Cassette Tape from the Radio".

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Timer and Sleep Operation

Timer playback:

The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner, tape) at the preset time.

Timer recording:

The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time.

Sleep operation:

The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can be turned off automatically.

Timer playback or timer recording

!

Before setting the timer:
Whilst the power is in the stand-by mode, press the DISPLAY button on the

remote control to check that the clock is on time.

1

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.

2

Press the MENU button.

3

Turn the jog dial to select "TIM ER PLAY" or "TIMER REC" mode and
within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.

For timer playback: For timer recording:

4

" PLAY" or " REC" will flash for 5 seconds. Press the ENTER but­ton during the flash.

or

-Timer and Sleep Operation-

Advanced Features

5

Turn the jog dial to specify the hour to start and within 10 seconds,
press the ENTER button.

"

The illustrations show the timer playback setting.

Setting the Clock (See page 16.)

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Timer and Sleep Operation (continued)

Advanced Features

6

Turn the jog dial to specify the min ute and w ithin 10 sec onds, pres s
the ENTER button.

7

Turn the jog dial to specify the hour to stop and within 10 seconds,
press the ENTER button.

8

Turn the jog dial to specify the min ute and w ithin 10 sec onds, pres s
the ENTER button.

Start time End time

-Timer and Sleep Operation-

9

Adjust the volume using the VOLUME buttons.

"

Do not turn the volume up too high.

10

Press the CD, TUNER (BAND) or TAPE button to select the desired

.function.

To select the timer playback source: CD, TUNER (BAND) or TAPE.
To select the timer recording source: TUNER (BAND).

11

Press the ON/STAND -BY button to enter the timer stand-by mode.

To cancel the timer playback or timer recording:

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Turn the jog dial to select "TIMER OFF" and then press the ENTER button.

To check the setting time:

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Turn the jog dial to select "TIMER PLAY" or "TIMER REC" and then press the EN-

TER button.

4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the timer stand-by mode.

12

When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will start.

"

The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the volume you were list ening at
before turning off your system.

13

When the timer end time is reached, the system will enter the

.power stand-by mode automatically.

"

If you press any button during timer operation, the timer mode is cancelled and
playback or recording will last even when the end time is reached.

To reset or change the timer setting:

Perform "Timer playback or timer recording" from the beginning.

Notes:

"

Once the time is set, the setting will be retained until a new time is entered.

"

When performing timer playback or recording using another unit connected to the
AUX IN sockets, select "AUX" in step 10. At this time, only this ster eo system w ill
enter the power stand-by mode automatically. (Another unit will not be turned off.)

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Sleep operation

!

1

Play back the desired sound source.

2

Press the MENU button.

3

Turn the jog dial to select "SLEEP". Then press the ENTER button.

To change the sleep time:

Whilst the sleep time is displayed, turn the jog dial.

(Maximum: 2 hours - Minimum: 30 minutes)

4

Press the ENTER button.

5

Your system will enter the po w er s tand- by mode automatically after
the preset time has elapsed.

"

The volume will be turned down 1 minute before the sleep operation finishes.

Note:

Once the sleep time is set, it will remain unchanged until the setting is changed.

To cancel the sleep operation:

Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst the sleep timer is set.

To confirm the remaining sleep time:

Perform the above steps 2 - 3.
This time you can also change the sleep time.

To use timer and sleep operation together

!

Example: To fall asleep and wake to the same radio station
You can play back the same source only (the function cannot be switched).

1

Set the desired playback or recording time (steps 1 - 8, pages 26 -

27).

2

Whilst playing the de sired sour ce, set the sleep time (see left, ste ps
1 - 4).

1. Timer playback (recording) setting Timer playback (recording)

2. Sleep timer setting

A

Sleep operation will automatically stop. End time
: 30 minutes - 2 hours

: Desired time

start time

B

-Timer and Sleep Operation-

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Enhancing Your Stereo System

Advanced Features

The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially available lead as
shown below.

Red

-Enhancing Your Stereo System-

White

VCR, DVD, etc.

To the line
output socket

White Red

RCA lead

Listening to the playback sounds from

!

VCR, DVD, etc.

1

Use a commercially available connection lead to connect the VCR,
DVD, etc. to the AUX IN sockets.

When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this unit and the video out­put to a television.

2

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.

3

Press the AUX button to select "AUX".

4

Operate the VCR, DVD, etc.

5

Adjust the input level using the or button.

"

The "OVER" indicator should not light at the maximum level.

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OVER

Note:

To prevent hum interference, place this unit away from a television.

To record on a tape

!

1

Insert a cassette in the cass e tte compartment.

2

Press the AUX button to select "AUX".

3

Press the REC PAUSE button.

4

Operate the VCR, DVD, etc.

5

Adjust the input level using the or button.

6

Press the button to record on side A, or the button for side B.

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