Sharp CD-PC3500 User Manual

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM

OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

CD-PC3500

CD-PC3500 Mini Component System consisting of CD-PC3500 (main unit), CP-C3500 (front speakers), GBOXS0036AWM1 (center speaker) and GBOXS0037AWM1 (rear speakers).

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.

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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

CAUTION

RISK OF

ELECTRIC

NOT

OPEN

SHOCK

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.

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.

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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated, and should be retained for future reference. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

1 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operat-

ing instructions should be adhered to.

2 Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be

followed.

3 Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near

water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

4 Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a

cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

• An appliance and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

5 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

6 Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location

or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

7 Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8 Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power

supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

9 Power-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, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

10 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth

for cleaning.

11 Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from

power lines.

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.

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

12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected

to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect 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

ANTEN NA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A

13 Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14 Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects

do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

15 Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

A The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;

C The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

E The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 16 Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance

beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17 Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that

the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

SPECIAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . 4-6

PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

SOUND CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

COMPACT DISC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15

RADIO OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

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ACCESSORIES

Remote control × 1

(RRMCG0214AWSA)

FM/AM loop antenna × 1

(QANTL0007AWZZ)

SPECIAL NOTES

CASSETTE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Page

RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

USING EXTERNAL UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

TRANSPORTING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

Note:

Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing are not included.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol G and "PRO LOGIC" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

● 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.

PRECAUTIONS

■General

● Please make sure that the unit is positioned in a well ven-

tilated area and that there is at least 4" (10 cm) of free space along the sides and back. There must also be a minimum of 8" (20 cm) of free space on the top of the unit.

● Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners or insecticides on the unit.

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

● 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.

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

● When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc, remove the AC power plug from the AC outlet as the unit contains high voltages. Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility.

● Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration, and do not place anything on the top of the unit.

● If the unit does not work properly while in use, disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Plug the AC power cord back in, and then press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.

● If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it is suggested that you disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet for safety.

Warning:

The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage other than 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

The sound level at a given volume setting depends on a combination of speaker efficiency, location and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which occur while turning the unit on with the volume control setting up high, or while continually listening at high volumes.

■Care of compact discs

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.

● Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-lab el side. Signals are read from the no n-label side. Do not mark this surface.

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

● 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 center, along the radius.

YES Correct

■Cassette tape

● For playback, use normal or low-noise tape for the best

sound. (Metal or CrO2 tape is not recommended.) For recording, use only normal tape.

● Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with large diameter reels, or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions.

● Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the slack with a pen or pencil.

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

● TAPE 1: Playback only. TAPE 2: Playback or record.

■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 LED 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 LED with a soft cloth before operating the unit.

Side A (1)

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

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

■ Front panel

511

67 8

26 27

34 37

35 36

38 39

40 41

31 32

11. (CD) Disc Tray

12. Extra Bass Indicator

13. Spectrum Analyzer/Volume Level Indicator

14. (CD) Disc Number Indicators

15. (CD/TUNER) Memory Indicator

16. (TAPE 2) Record Indicator

17. (CD) Play Indicator

18. (CD) Music Schedule Indicators

19. (CD) More Tracks Indicator

10. Sleep Indicator

11. FM Stereo Mode Indicator

12. (CD) Random Play Indicator

13. (CD) Pause Indicator

14. (TAPE) Play Indicator

15. (CD) Repeat Indicator

16. FM Stereo Indicator

17. Timer Record Indicator

18. Timer Play Indicator

19. Memory/Set Button

20. (CD) Track Down/Review Button

3 (TUNER) Preset Down Button 3 (TAPE 2) Rewind Button

21. Bypass Button

22. (CD) Track Up/Cue Button

3 (TUNER) Preset Up Button 3 (TAPE 2) Fast Forward Button

23. Normal Button

24. Phantom Button

25. Timer Set Indicator

26. On/Stand-by Button

27. Clock Button

28. Timer/Sleep Button

29. Function Selector Buttons

30. Dimmer Button

31. Volume Control

32. Equalizer Mode Selector Button

33. (CD) Disc Number Select Buttons

34. Headphone Jack

35. Tuning/Time Up/Down Buttons

36. (TAPE 2) Record Pause Button

37. (CD/TAPE) Stop Button

38. (CD) Play/Repeat Button

3 (TAPE) Play Button

39. Extra Bass/Demo Mode Button

40. (CD) Disc Skip Button

41. (CD) Open/Close Button

4342

42. (TAPE 1) Cassette Compartment

43. (TAPE 2) Cassette Compartment

(Continued)

■ Rear panel

11. AC Power Cord

12. CD Digital Output Jack

13. FM/AM Loop Antenna Jack

14. Subwoofer Output Jack

15. Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Jacks

16. Front Speaker Terminals

17. Center Speaker Terminals

18. Rear Speaker Terminals

3 4

678

■ Front speaker

1 2

11. Super Tweeter

12. Tweeter

13. Woofer

14. Bass Reflex Ducts

15. Speaker Wire

■ Center speaker

11. Full-Range Speaker

12. Speaker Wire

■ Rear speaker

11. Full-Range Speaker

12. Speaker Wire

(Continued)

12 13

24 25

3 4

5 6

14 15

21 22

■ Remote control

11. Remote Control Transmitter LED

12. Surround Level Buttons

13. Center Level Buttons

14. Dolby Pro Logic Surround Mode Button

15. Test Tone Button

16. Balance Control Buttons

● Tuner control section

17. Preset Up/Down Buttons

● CD control section

18. Memory Button

19. Pause Button

10. Stop Button

11. Play/Repeat Button

12. Track Down/Review Button

13. Clear Button

14. Track Up/Cue Button

15. Random Button

16. Disc Skip Button

● Tape control section

17. (TAPE 1) Play Button

18. (TAPE 1/2) Stop Button

19. (TAPE 2) Play Button

20. (TAPE 2) Record Pause Button

21. (TAPE 2) Rewind Button

22. (TAPE 2) Fast Forward Button

PREPARATION FOR USE

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

23. Equalizer Mode Button

24. Function Selector Buttons

25. On/Stand-by Button

26. Extra Bass Button

27. Volume U p/Down Buttons

● Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet before connecting or disconnecting any component.

■Antenna connection

Connect the antenna wire to the ANTENNA jack.

FM antenna

Position the FM antenna wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received.

AM loop antenna

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

Notes:

● Do not place the antenna on the main unit as it may result in noise pickup from the internal digital electronics. Place the antenna away from the unit for better reception.

● If the AM loop antenna and the FM antenna wire are placed near the AC power cord, interference may result.

● Do not connect the attached FM antenna to an outdoor FM antenna. Otherwise, trouble may occur.

(Continued)

Front speaker (Right)

Front speaker (Left)

Center speaker

Rear speaker (Right)

Rear speaker (Left)

Black Red White

line

■Speaker connection

Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKER terminals as shown.

Front speakers

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

Center speaker and rear speakers

● Connect the wire with the white line to the minus (−) terminal and the plain wire to the plus (+) terminal.

Caution:

● 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 as this may damage the amplifier and/or speakers.

● Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the bass reflex ducts.

● Do not stand or sit on the speakers. If the speakers fall or collapse, you may be injured.

● When you use speakers other than the speakers included with this unit, if their impedance is lower than that specified for each speaker type, the unit may be damaged.

Front speakers: 6 ohms Center speaker: 6 ohms Rear speakers: 12 ohms

Front speaker (Left)

Rear speaker (Left)

Center speaker

Speaker with a built-in amplifier

Main unit

Front speaker (Right)

Rear speaker (Right)

Subwoofer

To enhance the Home Theater experience, you can add a commercially available external subwoofer with a built-in amplifier to this unit.

● Use an RCA cord to connect the external subwoofer with a built-in amplifier to the SUBWOOFER jack on the rear of the unit.

Caution:

● Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the bass reflex ducts.

● Do not stand or sit on the speakers. If the speakers fall or collapse, you may be injured.

■Placing the speaker system

To get the most out of your surround sound speaker system, position them as shown in the illustration.

The front speakers and the center speaker are magnetically shielded to prevent interference to your TV picture. Therefore, they do not affect the display even if you use them near the TV. However, some color variation may occur, depending on the type of the TV used.

If color variations occur...

Turn off the TV (from the power switch). After 15-30 minutes, turn the TV on again.

If the color variation is still present...

Move the speakers further away from the TV.

Note:

● If any kind of magnet or an electromagnet is placed too close to the TV monitor and the system, irregular colors may appear on the TV monitor screen.

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