Sharp CD-XP250E Owner Manual

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM

MODEL

CD-XP250E

OPERATION MANUAL

If you require any advice or assistance regarding
your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without Internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or [phone]
if telephoning from Ireland).

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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
T o obtain the best performance from this product, please read this
manual carefully . It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.

CD-XP250E Mini Component System consisting of CD-XP250E (main
unit), CP-XP250E (front speakers) and GBOXS0098AWM1 (surround
speakers).

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CD-XP250E

Special notes

NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND IRELAND

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorpo­rating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS
1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on
the pin face of the plug must be used.

Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the
fuse cover fitted.

In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the
plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.

DANGER:

The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed
immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.

Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A
socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:

IMPORTANT:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

● The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is
marked N or coloured black.

● The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is
marked L or coloured red.

Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in
your three pin plug.

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Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:

● If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from
the cut-off plug.

● The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the
lead wires.

Important Instruction

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

SERVICE INFORMATION

In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, please contact the dealer or
supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please visit our
web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without internet access may telephone [phone] during office hours
(or [phone] if telephoning from Ireland).
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.

Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts
distributor.

WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period,
you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company.
Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase.

0121 766 5414

WARNINGS

When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, mains voltage is

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

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to do so. This unit contains dangerous volt ages, always remove mains plu g from
the socket before any service operation and when not in use for a long period.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or

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splashing. No objects filled wit h liquids, such as vases, should be pl aced on the
apparatus.

CAUTION

This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

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Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those spec-

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ified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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.
Laser Diode Properties

Material: GaAIAs
Wavelength: 780 nm
Emission Duration: continuous
Laser Output: max. 0.6 mW

NOTES

Recording and playback of any material m ay require consent, which SHARP is

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unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act
1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performer s
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and
orders.
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directi ves 89/336/EEC and 73/

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23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

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Accessories

Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

Remote control 1 AM loop aerial 1 FM aerial 1

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

Contents

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General Info r m ati on

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8

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Preparation for Use

System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 11

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1

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Basic Operation

Sound control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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CD Playback

Listening to a CD (CDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Programmed play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Radio

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Memorising a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To recall a memorised station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To scan the preset stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To erase entire preset memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Tape Playback

Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Tape Recording

Recording from a CD (CDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Recording from the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Dubbing from tape to tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Erasing recorded tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Advanced Features

Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23

Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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References

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 26

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

TERMS OF GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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General Information

Precautions

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General

Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-ventilated area and

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ensure that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free space along the sides, top and back
of the unit.

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

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

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Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong mag-

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netic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/
electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles,
etc.) which generates electrical noise.

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

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- Precautions -

extremely low temperatures.
If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power lead from the wall

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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

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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.

10 cm (4")

10 cm (4")

The ventilation should not be impeded by covering

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the ventilation openings with items, such as newspa­pers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appa-

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

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The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.

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

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Warning:

The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this product
with a higher voltage other than t hat which is spec ified is dangerous and may res ult
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.

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Volume control

The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker efficiency, location,
and various other factors. It is advi sable to avoid exposure to high vol ume levels. Do
not turn the volume on to full at switch on and listen to music at moderate levels.

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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-label side from which

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signals are read. Do not mark this surface.
Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive moisture.

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Always hold the CDs by the edges. Finger prints, dirt, or water on the CDs can

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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.

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Controls and indicators

1
2

3
4

5
6

15

1716 18

7
8

9
10

11
12

13
14

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Front panel

1.Disc Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.Timer Set Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5.CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 20

6.Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

7.Tape (1 2) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 21

8.Video/Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 24

9.Equaliser Mode Select/Extra Bass/Demo Mode Button . . . . . 11, 12

10.Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

11.Disc Skip Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4

12.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

13.Tape 1 Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 21

14.Tape 2 Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 21

15.CD Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape 2 Rewind,

Tuner Preset Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 18, 19

16.CD Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape 2 Fast Forward,

Tuner Preset Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 18, 19

17.Clock Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 22

18.Timer/Sleep Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23

19.CD Play or Repeat, Tape Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16, 19

20.CD or Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 19

21.Tuning and Time Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 17

22.Memory/Set Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16, 18

23.Tape 2 Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21

24.Tuning and Time Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 17

Reference page

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General Information

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Description of remote control (See page 6.)

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Display

1.CD Pause Indicator

2.Extra Bass Indicator

3.Disc Number Indicators

4.Tape 2 Record Indicator

5.FM Stereo Mode Indicator

6.FM Stereo Receiving Indicator

7.Timer Play Indicator

12
13

3

4

8.Sleep Indi cator

9.Timer Reco rding Indicator

10.CD P lay Indicat or

11.CD Repeat Play Indicator

12.Tap e Play Indicator

13.Memory Indicator

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Rear panel

1.Cooling Fan

2.AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 11

3.Transport Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 26

4.FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

5.AM Loop Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

6.Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

7.Surround Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10

8.Front Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10

Reference page

General Information

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5
6

1

7

Note:

This product is equipped with a cooling fan inside, which begins to run at a specified
volume level for better heat radiation.

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Front speaker

1

2
3

1.Tweeter

2.Woofer

3.Bass Reflex Duct

4.Speaker Wire

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Surround speaker

1

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Placing the speaker system

To enjoy the surround effect, we recommend that you place each speak er as shown
to the below.

Main unit

Front
speaker
(Left)

3

4

Installation of the surround speakers:

If possible, mount the surround speakers on the wall. Install them 60 cm - 90 cm (23"

- 35") above the height of your ears when you are seated.

Example: when installed on the wall Example: when installed vertically

Surround
speaker
(Left)

Wall
60 - 90 cm

(23" - 35")

TV

Front
speaker
(Right)

Surround
speaker
(Right)

- Controls and indicators -

General Information

1.Full-Range Speaker

2.Speaker Wire

Note:

The speaker grilles on the front and surround speakers are not removable.

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Controls and indicators (continued)

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2
3

4
5

6
7

8
9

- Controls and indicators -

10
11

13

14
15

16
17

18
19

20

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Remote control

1.Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16, 20

4.CD Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

5.CD Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

6.Tape 2 Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21

7.CD Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape 2 Rewind Button . . . . . . .15, 19

8.CD or Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 19

9.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

10.CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 20

11.Video/Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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

13.Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

14.CD Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

15.Tuner Preset Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

16.CD Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

17.CD Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape 2 Fast Forward Button . . . . .15, 19

18.CD Play or Repeat, Tape Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 16, 19

19.Tape (1 2) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 21

20.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Buttons with " " mark in the illustration can be operated on the remote control

only.

Reference page

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Battery installation for remote control (See page 11.)

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System connections

AM loop aerial

Surround speaker
(Right)

FM aerial

Transport screw

Surround speaker
(Left)

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Aerial connection

Supplied FM aerial:

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

Supplied AM loop aerial:

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

Note:

Placing the aerial on the stereo s ystem or near t he AC power lead may c ause n oise
pickup. Place the aerial away from the stereo system for better reception.

Installing the AM loop aerial:

< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >

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Front speaker
(Right)

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Removing the transport screw

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

Note:

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

26).

Front speaker
(Left)

Wall socket
(AC 230 V, 50 Hz)

Wall Screws (not supplied)

External FM aerial:

Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception. Consult your dealer.

External FM aerial

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Preparation for Use

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