Sharp CD-SW340H Owner Manual

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Introduction

Contents

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.

Special Note

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Accessories

Please confirm that only the following accessories are included.

General Information

Remote control 1 AM loop aerial 1
FM aerial 1 “AA” size battery (UM/SUM-3,
R6, HP-7 or similar) 2
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General Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6
Preparation for Use
System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Basic Operation
General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the clock (Remote control only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 15
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 18
MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) . . . . . . . 19 - 22
Radio
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 24
Tape Playback
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) . . . . . . 25 - 26
Tape Recording
Recording on a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 28
Advanced Features
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 34
Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) . . . . . 35 - 38
Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
References
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 41
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 - 44
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Precautions

General

Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free space along the sides, top and back of the equipment.
10 cm (4")
Floor
Do not place subwoofer system on the same surface as main
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TIMER
CD
RECORD/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK (PLAY & STOP)
AUDIO
PHONES
IN
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Table
unit to prevent sound interruption during playback.
Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration.
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.
Do not place anything on top of the unit.
Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60˚C (140˚F) or to extremely low temperatures.
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.
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.
The AC power plug is used as a disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable.
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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Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climates.
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

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. Do not turn the volume on to full at switch on and listen to music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
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Controls and indicators

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Front panel

Reference page
1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13, 23
4. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. Tape (1 2) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TIMER
6. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7. Audio In Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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8. CD or Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 26
9. CD Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape 2 Rewind, Tuner Preset Down, Time Down Button
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 15, 24, 25, 26, 35
10. Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11. Tape 1 Cassette Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
12. Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
13. Audio In Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
14. Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
15. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
16. CD Play or Repeat, Tape Play Button . . . . . . . . 13, 15, 25, 26
17. Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
18. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
19. CD Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape 2 Fast Forward,
PHONES
PLAYBACK (PLAY & STOP)
AUDIO
IN
RECORD/PLAYBACK
Tuner Preset Up, Time Up Button . . . . . 12, 15, 24, 25, 26, 35
20. Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
21. Tape 2 Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Display

1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3. MP3/WMA Title Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. MP3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. WMA Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6. RDS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7. Traffic Announcement Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8. Dynamic PTY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9. Traffic Programme Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
10. Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
11. Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
12. Timer Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
13. Tape 2 Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
14. MP3/WMA Total Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
15. Daily Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
16. FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
17. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
18. Tape Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
19. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 24
20. Extra Bass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
21. Disc Repeat Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
22. Disc Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
23. Disc Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Rear panel

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1. Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. AM Aerial Earth Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5. AM Loop Aerial Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6. Subwoofer Light-up Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7. Speaker Light-up Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8. Subwoofer Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
9. Front Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Front speaker

1. Tweeter
3
2. Woofer
3. Bass Reflex Duct
4. Speaker Wire
5. Speaker Light-Up Wire
54

Subwoofer

1. Subwoofer
2. Bass Reflex Duct
3. Subwoofer Light-Up Wire
4. Speaker Wire
43
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Remote control

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1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 35
4. Character Input/Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . 16, 21
5. Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6. Extra Bass (Surround)/Demo Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7. Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8. ON/STAND-BY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
10. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11. Tape (1 2) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
12. AUDIO IN Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
13. Disc Clear/Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 18
14. Disc Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15. Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
16. Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
17. Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 18, 24, 35
18. Disc Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
19. Disc Play or Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 17
20. Tape Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
21. Tape 2 Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
22. Tuning Up, Cursor Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 23
23. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape 2 Fast Forward, Tuner Preset Up, Time Up, Cursor Right Button
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 15, 24, 25, 26, 35
24. Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape 2 Rewind, Tuner Preset Down, Time Down, Cursor Left Button
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 15, 24, 25, 26, 35
25. Tuning Down, Cursor Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 23
26. MP3/WMA Navigation Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
27. Character Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
28. MP3/WMA Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
29. Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
30. RDS ASPM Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
31. RDS PTY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
32. RDS Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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System connections

Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any connections.

Aerial connection (see page 8)

FM aerial
AM loop aerial
Right speaker

Preparation for Use

Speaker Light-up wire
Speaker connection
(see page 8)
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Left speaker
Speaker Light-up wire
Wall socket (AC 220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz)
AC power connection
(see page 9)
Subwoofer
Subwoofer Light-up wire

Aerial connection

Supplied FM aerial:
Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket and position the FM
FM aerial
aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received.
Supplied AM loop aerial:
Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM and GND terminals. Position the AM loop aerial for optimum reception. Place the AM loop aerial on etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with
a shelf,
screws (not supplied).
FM
75 OHMS
Note:
Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.
Installing the AM loop aerial:
< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >
Wall Screws (not supplied)

Speaker connection

FRONT SPEAKERS:
Connect the black wire to the
Purple
FRONT SPEAKERS minus (–) terminal, and the red wire to the FRONT SPEAKERS plus (+) terminal.
SUBWOOFER:
Connect the black wire to the SUBWOOFER minus (–) terminal, and the red wire with purple insulation tube to the SUBWOOFER plus (+) terminal.
ANTENNA
GND
AM loop aerial
AM
Red Black

Speaker Light-Up connection

1 Connect the speaker light-up wires to the
SPEAKERS LIGHT-UP sockets for speaker illumination. To turn off the speaker light-up feature, press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote
LEFT
LIGHT-UP
SPEAKERS
RIGHT
control for 2 seconds or more.
Note:
Placing the right speaker light-up wire to the RIGHT socket and the left speaker light-up wire to the LEFT socket.
2 Connect the subwoofer light-up wire to the
SUBWOOFER LIGHT-UP socket.
Caution:
Never mistake the FRONT SPEAKERS and the SUBWOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
LIGHT-UP
terminals. The unit or the speakers may be damaged.
If you use other speakers with an impedance lower than that specified, the unit may be damaged. Front speakers: 6 ohms, Subwoofer: 12 ohms.
Do not mistake the right and the left channels. The right speaker is the one on the right side when you face the unit.
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.
Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured.
Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the bass reflex duct.
Incorrect
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Placing the speaker system

There is no distinction between the right and left speakers.
Subwoofer
Note:
The speaker grilles are not removable.

AC power connection

After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket. If you plug in the unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode.
Preparation for Use
Notes:
The unit will start the tape initialisation when plugged in to the wall
socket. During this process, initialising sound will be heard and the unit cannot be turned on. Wait until the process is finished.
Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket 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.
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Floor
Left speaker
PLAYBACK (PLAY & STOP)
RECORD/PLAYBACK
AUDIO
IN
Right speaker
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3
2
1
Main Unit
TIMER
CD
PHONES
Table
Wall socket (AC 220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz)

Demonstration mode

The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll and the subwoofer and front speaker will light up in flashing mode.
To cancel the demonstration mode:
When the unit is in the power stand-by mode (demonstration mode), press the X-BASS (SURROUND)/DEMO button. The unit will enter the low power consumption mode and the subwoofer and front speaker light up will be off.
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 extra bass mode.
External FM aerial
Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception. Consult your dealer.
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
75 OHMS
75 ohms coaxial cable
Note:
When an external FM aerial is used, disconnect the supplied FM aerial wire.

External FM aerial

Remote control

Battery installation

1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction
indicated in the battery compartment (back of the battery cover).
When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the
battery terminals.
3 Close the battery cover.
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 unit with a soft cloth.
Exposing the sensor on the unit to strong light may interfere with
operation. Change the lighting or the direction of the unit.
Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and
vibrations.

Test of the remote control

Check the remote control after checking all the connections (see pages 7 - 9). 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 the music.
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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:
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to
malfunction.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Battery removal:
Open the battery cover and pull up the battery to take out.
0.2 m - 6 m (8" - 20’)
Remote sensor
TIMER
CD
PLAYBACK (PLAY & STOP)
AUDIO
PHONES
IN
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RECORD/PLAYBACK
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General control

To turn the power on

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

Basic Operation

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

Display brightness control

To dim the display brightness, hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control for 2 seconds or more.

Subwoofer and front speaker light up control

The subwoofer and front speaker will light up according to the level of the music source played back. To turn on/off the light, hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control for 2 seconds or more.

Volume auto fade-in

If you turn off and on the main unit with the volume set to 27 or
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higher, the volume starts at 16 and fades in to the last set level.

Volume control

Main unit operation:
When the VOLUME control is turned
TIMER
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4
3
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1
clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease.
Remote control operation:
Press the VOLUME (+ or –) button to
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increase or decrease the volume.

Surround mode

When the X-BASS (SURROUND)/ DEMO button is pressed, the unit will enter the surround mode and adjust low bass and high frequency automatically according to volume input. To cancel this mode, press the X-BASS (SURROUND)/ DEMO button again.
X-BASS

Equaliser

When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter FLAT mode. When the EQUALIZER MODE button is pressed, the current mode setting will be displayed. To change to a different mode, press the EQUALIZER MODE button repeatedly until the desired sound mode appears.
FLAT
ROCK
CLASSIC
POPS
VOCALS
JAZZ
Note:
If the EQUALIZER MODE button is pressed in the surround mode, it will be cancelled automatically.
Equaliser off
For rock music
For classical music
For pop music
Vocals are enhanced
For jazz

Setting the clock (Remote control only)

5 Press the or button to adjust the hour and
then press the MEMORY button.
Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously.
6 Press the or button to adjust the minutes and
then press the MEMORY button.
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 CLOCK/TIMER button. 3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select “CLOCK”, and press the MEMORY button.
4 Press the or button to select 24-hour or 12-
hour display and then press the MEMORY 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)
Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 minute. Hold it down to change the time in 5-minutes intervals.
To confirm the time display:
[When the unit is in the stand-by mode] Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. The time display will appear for about 10 seconds.
[When the power is on] Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. Within 10 seconds, press the or button to display the
time. The time display will appear for about 10 seconds.
Note:
The “CLOCK” will appear or time will flash to confirm the time display when the AC power supply is restored after a power failure or unplugging the unit. If incorrect, readjust the clock as follows.
To readjust the clock:
Perform “Setting the clock” from step 1. If the “CLOCK” does not appear in step 3, step 4 (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. [Refer to “Factory reset,
clearing all memory” on page 41 for details.]
2 Perform “Setting the clock” from step 1 onwards.
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Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc

This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD format and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, but cannot record on them. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of the disc or the device that was used for recording.
MP3: MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3. MP3 is a type of audio code which is processed by significant compression from the original audio source with very little loss in sound quality.
This system supports MPEG 1 Layer 3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, and
VBR files.
During VBR file playback, time counter in the display may differ
from its actual playback time.
Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32 ~ 320 kbps.
WMA: WMA files are Advanced System Format files that include audio files which are compressed with Windows Media Audio codec. WMA is developed by Microsoft as an audio format file for Windows Media Player.
“MP3” or “WMA” indicator will light up after the unit reads
information on an MP3 or WMA disc.
Bitrate which is supported by WMA is 64 ~ 160 kbps.
Auto power on function:
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on. CD button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and
the “CD” function is activated.

CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback

CD / button on the remote control: The unit turns on and CD
playback starts (regardless of the last function).
/ button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of
the last function starts (CD,TAPE,TUNER,AUDIO IN).
CD
5
4
3
2
1
OPEN/
TIMER
CD
PLAYBACK (PLAY & STOP)
AUDIO
PHONES
IN
RECORD/PLAYBACK
5
4
3
2
1
CLOSE
5
4
3
2
1
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Auto power off function:
In the stop mode of CD, MP3 or WMA operation, the main unit enters the stand-by mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the CD button. 3 Press the 1 button and within 5 seconds, press the
button to open the disc tray 1.
4 Place the disc on the disc tray 1, label side up.
Be sure to place 8 cm (3") disc in the middle of the disc trays.
12 cm (5")
5 Press button to close the disc tray 1.
MP3 indicator
[CD] [MP3/WMA]
Total number of tracks on the disc
Due to the structure of the disc information, it takes longer to
read an MP3/WMA disc than a normal CD (approximately 20 to 90 seconds).
Total playing time of the disc
Total number of folders
6 You can place discs on the trays 2 - 5 by following steps
3 - 5.
7 Press the / button to start playback.
8 cm (3")
WMA indicator
Total number of files
Playback will begin from track 1 on disc 1. After that disc finishes
playing, the next disc will automatically play.
After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the unit will stop
automatically.
When there is no disc in one of the disc trays (1 - 5), the empty
tray will be skipped to the next tray with a disc.
To exchange other discs whilst playing a disc:
Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons for the stopped disc and within 5 seconds, press the button and exchange discs.
To remove the discs:
In the stop mode, press the 1 - 5 buttons and within 5 seconds, press the button.
Caution:
Do not place two discs in a same tray.Do not play discs of special shapes (heart, octagon, etc.) as it
may cause malfunctions.
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 with force, “ER-CD21” will appear on the
display for 3 seconds 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
skip or not play.
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