Sharp CP-UH4H Operation Manual

04/12/15 XL-UH4HE_FRONT uk.fm

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.

XL-UH4H Micro Component System consisting of XL-UH4H (main unit)
and CP-UH4H (speaker system).

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

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

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/
customersupport.aspx
Customers without internet access may telephone 08705
274277 during office hours (or [phone] if telephoning
from lreland).
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.

0121 766 5414

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.

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Important Instruction

A. Information on Disposal for Users (private

households)

1. In the European Union

Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment,
please do not use the ordinary dustbin!

Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated
separately and in accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used
electrical and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private
households within the EU states may return their used
electrical and electronic equipment to designated
collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries*
your local retailer may also take back your old product
free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.

If your used electrical or electronic equipment has
batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these
separately beforehand according to local requirements.

By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure
that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment,
recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human health
which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste
handling.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment
can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you
don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities
are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or
www.sens.ch.

B. Information on Disposal for Business Users

1. In the European Union

If the product is used for business purposes and you
want to discard it:

Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you
about the take-back of the product. You might be charged
for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small
products (and small amounts) might be taken back by
your local collection facilities.

For Spain: Please contact the established collection
system or your local authority for take-back of your used
products.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your
local authorities and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

Attention: Your prod­uct is marked with
this symbol. It
means that used
electrical and elec­tronic products
should not be mixed
with general house­hold waste. There is
a separate collec­tion system for
these products.

Information on Proper Disposal

Contents

Page



General Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 8



Preparation for Use

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

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12



Basic Operation

General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14



CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback

Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16

Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 20

MP3/WMA folder mode (only for MP3/WMA files) . . . . . . 21 - 22



USB Memory Playback

Listening to USB mass storage device / MP3 player . . . . . . . 23

To remove USB memory device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24



SD Memory Playback

Listening to SD mass storage device / MP3 player . . . . 24 - 25

To remove SD memory device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Advanced USB/SD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 28



Radio

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 30



Advanced Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - 34

Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 37

Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38



References

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 40

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

TERMS OF GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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General Information



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

 Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery

disposal.

 This unit should only be used within the range of 5˚C - 35˚C

(41˚F - 95˚F).

 The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.

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.

 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 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.

 The ventilation should not be impeded by

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

 Front panel

Reference page

1. CD Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16, 29

3. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4. Memory/Disp Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 22, 30

5. Disc or USB or SD Stop Button . . . . . . . . . 19, 24, 25, 27, 28

6. Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7. Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tuner Preset Down,

Time Down Button . . . . . 14, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35

8. Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

9. CD Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16, 22

10. Tuning Down/Folder Down Button . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23, 25, 29

11. USB/SD Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24, 25

12. USB/SD Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24, 25

13. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 35, 36

14. Sleep Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

15. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

16. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tuner Preset Up,

Time Up Button . . . . . . . . 14, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35

17. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

18. Tuning Up/Folder Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23, 25, 29

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 Display

Reference page

1. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 30

2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23, 28

3. Disc or USB or SD Repeat Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4. Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5. CD/MP3/WMA Track Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6. WMA Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 22

7. MP3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 22

8. CD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

9. Disc or USB or SD Pause Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 23, 25

10. Disc or USB or SD Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

11. USB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24

12. SD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24

13. RDS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

14. Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

15. Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

16. Equaliser (ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, JAZZ) Indicator . . . . 13

17. Extra Bass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

18. FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

19. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

 Rear panel

Reference page

1. AM Loop Aerial Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3. Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4. AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

 Speaker system

14

1. Tweeter

2. Woofer

3. Bass Reflex Duct

4. Speaker Wire

3

4

1

2

 Remote control

Reference page

1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

3. Tuning Up/Folder Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23, 25, 29

4. Tuning Down/Folder Down Button . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23, 25, 29

5. RDS ASPM /PTY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

6. RDS Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

7. Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

8. Sleep Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37

9. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 35, 36

10. Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

11. Memory/Disp Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 30

12. Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

13. Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

14. Extra Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

15. Equaliser Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

16. CD Play and Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16, 22

17. USB/SD Play and Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24, 25

18. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

19. Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tuner Preset Down,

Time Down Button . . . . . 14, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35

20. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tuner Preset Up,

Time Up Button . . . . . . . . 14, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35

21. Disc or USB or SD Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 24, 25

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Preparation for Use

Left speaker

FM aerial

Wall socket
(AC 230 V, 50 Hz)

 Speaker connection

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

Caution:

 Use speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or more, as lower

impedance speakers can damage the unit.

 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 allow any objects to fall into or to be

placed in the bass reflex ducts.

 Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may

be injured.

BlackRed

Incorrect

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Preparation for Use

 External FM aerial

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

Note:

When an external FM aerial is used, disconnect the supplied FM
aerial wire.

External
FM aerial

75 ohms
coaxial cable

Notes concerning use:

 Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the

operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 "AAA" size batteries (UM­4, R03, HP-16 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 if this
occurs.

 Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and

vibrations.

 Test of the remote control

After installing the unit (see pages 9 - 11), check that the remote
control operates correctly.
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 use the unit.

/

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Basic Operation

 Volume control

Main unit operation:

When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will
increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease.

Remote control operation:

Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume.

 Equaliser

When the EQUALIZER button on the remote control 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.

 X-BASS

When the X-BASS button on the remote control 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 again.

30 MAXMIN 01

...

ROCK

FLAT (Display off)

CLASSIC

POPS

JAZZ

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

To confirm the time display:

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. The time display will appear for
about 5 seconds.

Notes:

 To reset the clock if the power fails or is unplugged, the unit must

be in the STAND-BY mode.

 "0:00" or time will flash when the AC power supply is restored after

a power failure or unplugging the unit or when reset button is
pressed.
Readjust the clock as follows:

To readjust the clock:

Perform "Setting the clock" from beginning.

1 In STAND-BY condition.
2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button for more than 2 seconds.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to

set hour.

4 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button again.
5 Within 10 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to

set minute.

6 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. The clock is set.

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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback

To move to the beginning of the next track:
During playback, press the button.

To skip a number of tracks at one time:

Press the or button repeatedly until the desired track
number is shown.

To start playback a desired track:

Press the or button whilst in the stop mode to select
the track number and then press the CD / button.

To fast forward audibly:

During playback, press and hold down the button. Release
the button to resume playback.

To fast reverse audibly:

During playback, press and hold down the button. Release
the button to resume playback.

To stop playback:

Press the button.

Caution:

 Do not play discs with special shapes (heart or octagon shaped)

as it may cause malfunctions.

 If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, "NO DISC" will

appear on the display.

 Keep foreign objects out of the disc compartment.
 Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration may cause mistracking.
 When the unit is not being used, be sure to close the disc com-

partment. If it is left open, the lens may be covered with dust and
the unit may not operate properly.

 If TV or radio interference occurs during disc operation, move the

unit away from the source of the interference.

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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback

Notes:

 A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc

cannot be selected.

 During random play, direct search is not possible.
 For CD-R/RW discs recorded in the MP3 or WMA format, you can

select the track number but cannot select the folder by pressing
the direct search buttons.

To stop playback:

Press the button.

To cancel random playback, press the button again, so that the ran­dom indicator will disappear.

Notes:

 If you press the or button during random play, you

can move to the track selected next by the random operation.

 In random play, the unit will select and play tracks automatically.

(You cannot select the order of the tracks.)

 During random play, repeat function is not possible.
 In random function, playback will stop after all the tracks are

played randomly.

Caution:

After performing repeat, be sure to press the button.
Otherwise, it will play continuously.

Note:

Notes:

 This unit only supports "MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3" format.

(Sampling Frequency is 32, 44.1, 48kHz)
"MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3", "MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer-3" and MP1,
MP2 format are not supported.

 Playback order for MP3 files may differ sometimes depending on

the writing software used during file download.

 Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32~320 kbps, WMA is

64~160 kbps.

 For MP3/WMA files, please put ".MP3" ".WMA" extension. Files

cannot be played back if there is no MP3/WMA extension.

 Playlists are not supported on this unit.
 This unit only supports MP3 ID3-Tag version 1.x.
 The display playback time may not be displayed correctly when

playing back a variable bitrate file.

 WMA meta tag also supports title, artist and album name which

are recorded in WMA files.

 Copyright protected WMA files cannot be played back.

( ) When in folder mode, the selected playmode can be used for the

files in the selected folder only.

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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback

To cancel the programmed play mode:

Press the button or STOP button on the remote control. The
"MEMORY" indicator will disappear and all the programmed con­tents will be cleared.

Notes:

 If the disc lid is opened, the programmed sequence will be

cancelled.

 The programme will automatically cancelled if you press the ON/

STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode or change the
function from CD to another.

 During the programme operation, press the RANDOM button will

automatically cancelled the programme.

STOP

PRESET

CD

MEMORY/

DISP

1

2

5

4

7

3

6

8

90

+

10

To cancel the programmed play mode:

Press the button or STOP button on the remote control. The
"MEMORY" indicator will disappear and all the programmed con­tents will be cleared.

Notes:

 If the disc lid is opened, the programmed sequence will be

cancelled.

 The programme will automatically cancelled if you press the ON/

STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode or change the
function from CD to another.

 During the programme operation, press the RANDOM button will

automatically cancelled the programme.

5 Press the MEMORY/DISP button to save the track number.

6 Repeat steps 2 – 5 for other folder/tracks. Up to 32 tracks

can be programmed.

7 Press the CD / button to start playback.

MEMORY

WMA MP3

MEMORY

WMA MP3

STOP

PRESET

CD

MEMORY/

DISP

1

2

5

4

7

3

6

8

90

+

10

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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback

All the files inside the selected folder will be played back.
In case Folder D is selected, file 4, 5 and 6 will be played back. File
7 and 8 in Folder E will not be played back.

ROOT
(FOLDER 1)

FOLDER A
(FOLDER 2)

FOLDER B
(FOLDER 6)

FILE 7
FILE 8

FILE 1
FILE 2
FILE 3

FILE 4
FILE 5
FILE 6
FOLDER E
(FOLDER 5)

FOLDER C
(FOLDER 3)

FOLDER D
(FOLDER 4)

FILE 9
FILE 10

Note:

 If "ERR DISC" is displayed, it means "Copyright protected WMA

file" or "Not supported playback file" is selected.

3 Select desired track to be played back by pressing the

or button. Proceed to step 4.

4

Press the CD

/

button and playback will start.

 Press the MEMORY/DISP button (ID3 ON/OFF) to display Title,

Artist and Album name if it is recorded on the disc.

 ID3 ON - Title, Artist and Album name is displayed.
 ID3 OFF - Title, Artist and Album name is not displayed.

( 1) MP3 ID3-Tag only support version 1.x.

MP3

Track number Display

Title Display

Artist Display

Album Display

( 1)

( 1)

TRACK

MP3 MP3

MP3

MP3

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USB Memory Playback

Note:

To pause playback:
Press the USB/SD / button.

2 Press the TUNING/FOLDER ( or ) button to select de-

sired playback folder.

 To start playback with folder mode, go to step 4.
 To change the playback folder, press the TUNING/FOLDER (

or ) button to select another folder.

 In case of playback in the folder mode, press the TUNING/

FOLDER ( or ) button, and the desired folder can be
selected even though it is in playback mode.
It will continue playback mode in the 1st track of the selected
folder.

3 Select desired track to be played back by pressing the

or button. Proceed to step 4.

4 Press the USB/SD / button. Playback will start and the

track name will be displayed.

 Press the MEMORY/DISP button (ID3 ON/OFF) to display Title,

Artist and Album name.

 ID3 ON - Title, Artist and Album name is displayed.
 ID3 OFF - Title, Artist and Album name is not displayed.

Listening to SD mass storage
device / MP3 player

Note:

This product is not compatible with MTP and AAC file systems.

1 Press the USB/SD / button, and push up the USB door.

Connect the SD memory device that has MP3/WMA format
files on the unit.

 To select USB or SD function, press and hold the USB/SD /

button for more than 2 seconds.

When the SD memory is connected to the main unit, the device
information will be displayed.

 In case in folder mode, proceed to step 2.
 In case track is selected, proceed to step 3.

Total number of folders

Total number of tracks

WMA MP3

USB

USB indicator SD indicator

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SD Memory Playback

To remove SD memory device

Notes:

 SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data whilst the SD

memory device is connected to the audio system.

 Files compressed in MP3 and / or WMA format can be played

back when connected to the SD terminal.

 This SD memory’s format support FAT 16 or FAT 32.
 SHARP cannot guarantee that all SD memory devices will work

on this audio system.

 This SD memory cannot be operated via SD hub.
 If "NO SONG" is displayed, it means "Copyright protected WMA

file" or "Not supported playback file" is selected.

 The SD terminal in this unit is not intended for a PC connection

but is used for music streaming with a SD memory device.

 The larger the capacity of the SD storage device, the longer it will

take for the data to be read.

 Some SD multi-reader devices may not work correctly with the SD

terminal on this unit.

 External storages devices cannot be played back using the SD

terminal on this unit.

1 Press the STOP button on the remote control or button

on the main unit.

2 Remove SD memory device from the SD terminal.

USB

4 Press the direct search buttons on the remote control to

select the desired tracks.

You can also select a track by pressing the or
button.

5 Press the MEMORY/DISP button to save the track number.

6 Repeat steps 2 – 5 for other folder/tracks. Up to 32 tracks

can be programmed.

7 Press the USB/SD / button to start playback.

MEMORY

USB

MEMORY

MEMORY

USB

USB

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SD Memory Playback

To cancel random playback, press the button again, so that the ran­dom indicator will disappear.

Notes:

 If you press the or button during random play, you

can move to the track selected next by the random operation.

 In random play, the unit will select and play tracks automatically.

(You cannot select the order of the tracks.)

 During random play, repeat function is not possible.
 In random function, playback will stop after all the tracks are

played randomly.

Caution:

After performing repeat, be sure to press the button.
Otherwise, it will play continuously.

Note:

Notes:

 This unit only supports "MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3" format.

(Sampling Frequency is 32, 44.1, 48kHz)
"MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3", "MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer-3" and MP1,
MP2 format are not supported.

 Playback order for MP3 files may differ sometimes depending on

the writing software used during file download.

 Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32~320 kbps, WMA is

64~160 kbps.

 For MP3/WMA files, please put ".MP3" ".WMA" extension. Files

cannot be played back if there is no MP3/WMA extension.

 Playlists are not supported on this unit.
 This unit only supports MP3 ID3-Tag version 1.x.
 The display playback time may not be displayed correctly when

playing back a variable bitrate file.

 WMA meta tag also supports title, artist and album name which

are recorded in WMA files.

 Copyright protected WMA files cannot be played back.

( ) When in folder mode, the selected playmode can be used for the

files in the selected folder only.

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Radio

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/FOLDER ( or )

button again.

 When an RDS (Radio Data System) station is tuned in, the fre-

quency will be displayed first, and then the RDS indicator will light
up. Finally, the station name will appear.

 Full auto tuning can be achieved for RDS stations "ASPM", see

page 30.

To receive an FM stereo transmission:

Press the TUNER (BAND) button to display the "ST" indicator.

 " " will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.
 If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER (BAND) button to

extinguish the "ST" indicator. The reception changes to monaural,
and the sound becomes clearer.

 Memorising a station

Up to 20 station for FM band, 10 station for AM band can be store
and recall them at the push of a button. (PRESET ( or ) )

Continued to the next page

FM stereo receiving indicator

FM stereo mode indicator

1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 29.
2 Press the MEMORY/DISP button to enter the preset tuning

saving mode.

ST

MHz

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM
stations provide. These FM stations send additional signals
along with their regular programme signals. They send their
station names, and information about the type of programme
such as sport, music, etc.

When tuned to an RDS station, "RDS" and the station name will be
displayed.

 Using the Auto Station Programme Memory

(ASPM)

Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will automatically
search for new RDS stations. Up to 20 stations can be stored.
If you have already stored some stations in memory, the number of
new stations you can store will be less.

Note:

ASPM auto scan search will auto stop after 1 cycle from 87.50 MHz
to 108.00 MHz.

1 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM band.
2 Press and hold down the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button on the

remote control for at least 3 seconds.

1 Scanning will start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).

2 When an RDS station is found, "RDS" will appear for a short

time and the station will be stored in memory.

3 After scanning, the number of stations stored in memory

will displayed for 4 seconds and then "END" will appear for
4 seconds.

RDS

MHz

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Notes:

 The same station name can be stored in different channels.
 In a certain area or during certain time periods, the station names

may temporarily be different.

 Notes for RDS operation

If any of the following events occur, it does not mean that the
unit is faulty:

 "PS", "NO PS" and a station name appear alternately, and the unit

does not operate properly.

 If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a station is

conducting tests, the RDS reception function may not work
properly.

 When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too weak,

information like the station name may not be displayed.

 "NO PS", "NO PTY" or "NO RT" will flash for about 5 seconds, and

then the frequency will be displayed.

Notes for radio text:

 The first 7 characters of the radio text will appear for 4 seconds

and then they will scroll across the display.

 If you tune in to an RDS station which is not broadcasting any

radio text, "NO RT" will be displayed when you switch to the radio
text position.

 Whilst radio text data is received or when the text contents

change, "RT" will be displayed.

 To recall stations in memory

To specify programmed types and select stations (PTY search):

You can search a station by specifying the programme type (news,

sports, traffic programme, etc. ... see pages 33 - 34) from the stations

in memory.

1 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM.
2 Press the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button on the remote control.

"SEL PTY" (blinking) will appear for about 6 seconds.

3 Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to se-

lect the PTY code.

Each time the button is pressed, the PTY code will appear. If
the button is held down for more than 0.5 seconds, the PTY
code will appear continuously.

4 Whilst the selected PTY code is displayed (within 6 sec-

onds), press the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button again.

 The unit searches the 20 preset stations and stops when it finds

a station of the selected category then tunes into the station. The
RDS indicator lights up.

 If no programme is found in the 20 preset stations, "NO PTY"

appear on the display and returns to the previous station.

RDS

MHz

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Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes signal.

You can search for and receive the following PTY.

NEWS Short accounts of facts, events and publicly

expressed views, reportage and actuality.

AFFAIRS Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon

the news, generally in different presentation style or
concept, including debate, or analysis.

INFO Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in

the widest sense.

SPORT Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.
EDUCATE Programme intended primarily to educate, of which

the formal element is fundamental.

DRAMA All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE Programmes concerned with any aspect of national

or regional culture, including language, theatre, etc.

SCIENCE Programmes about the natural sciences and

technology.

VARIED Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually

of light-entertainment nature, not covered by other
categories. Examples include: quizzes, panel
games, personality interviews.

POP M Commercial music, which would generally be

considered to be of current popular appeal, often
featuring in current or recent record sales charts.

ROCK M Contemporary modern music, usually written and

performed by young musicians.

EASY M Current contemporary music considered to be

"easy-listening", as opposed to Pop, Rock or
Classical, or one of the specialised music styles,
Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is
often but not always, vocal, and usually of short
duration.

COUNTRY Songs which originate from, or continue the musical

tradition of the American Southern States.
Characterised by a straightforward melody and
narrative story line.

NATION M Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in

that country's language, as opposed to
International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK
inspired and in English.

OLDIES Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular

music.

FOLK M Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a

particular nation, usually played on acoustic
instruments. The narrative or story may be based
on historical events or people.

DOCUMENT Programme concerned with factual matters,

presented in an investigative style.

TEST Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast

equipment or receivers.

ALARM ! Emergency announcement made under

exceptional circumstances to give warning of
events causing danger of a general nature.

NONE No programme type (receive only).

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Continued to the next page

5 Press the PRESET ( or ) button to set minute and then

press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

6 Switch input with the PRESET ( or ) button to select

"OFF TIME" and then press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

7 Press the PRESET ( or ) button to set hour and then

press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

8 Press the PRESET ( or ) button to set minute and then

press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

9 To select the timer playback source, switch input with

PRESET ( or ) button to select "SOURCE" and then
press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

To cancel Timer function:

Press the SLEEP button for 2 seconds. The "TIMER" indicator will
disappear.

Notes:

 After selecting the playback source, when press the CLOCK/

TIMER button to confirm, it will then return to current playback
setting.

 When the preset time is reached, playback will start at current set-

ting if no selected playback source is made.

 The volume cannot be preset during timer operation. It will always

go to volume 16.

14 To select a preset channel number, press the PRESET (

or ) button and then press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

15 Press the SLEEP button for more than 2 seconds to

activate timer function.

The "TIMER" indicator lights up and the unit is ready for timer
playback.

16 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-

by mode.

17 When the preset time is reached, playback will start at the

selected playback source.

The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the preset
volume at 16.

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

the power stand-by mode automatically.

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To confirm the remaining sleep time:

To cancel the sleep operation:

To cancel the sleep operation without setting the unit to the stand-by
mode, proceed as follows.

 To use timer and sleep operation together

Sleep and timer playback:

For example, you can fall asleep listening to the radio and wake up
to CD in the next morning.

MHz

1 Whilst "SLEEP" is indicated, press the SLEEP button.

 The remaining sleep time is displayed for about 10 seconds.
 You can change the remaining sleep time whilst it is displayed by

pressing the SLEEP button (steps 2 - 3).

1 Whilst "SLEEP" is indicated, press the SLEEP button to select 0

minute.

1 Set the sleep time (see left, steps 1 - 4).

2 Whilst the sleep timer is set, set the timer playback (steps 2 -

10, pages 35 - 36).

Sleep timer setting

Timer playback setting

Sleep operation will
automaticall

y

stop.

Timer playback start time

End time

90 minutes Desired time

Troubleshooting chart

Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without call­ing a service technician.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before
calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.

 General

 CD player

Symptom Possible cause

 The clock is not set to the

correct time.

 Did a power failure occur? Reset

the clock.

 When a button is pressed,

the unit does not respond.

 Set the unit to the power stand-

by mode and then turn it back on.

 If the unit still malfunctions, reset

it.

 No sound is heard.  Is the volume level set to "0"?

 Are the headphones connected?
 Are the speaker wires discon-

nected?

Symptom Possible cause

 Playback does not start.  Is the disc loaded upside down?
 Playback stops in the

middle or is not performed
properly.

 Does the disc satisfy the

standards?

 Is the disc distorted or

scratched?

 Playback sounds are

skipped, or stopped in the
middle of a track.

 Is the unit located near excessive

vibrations?

 Is the disc very dirty?
 Has condensation formed inside

the unit?

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References

 Condensation

Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely
humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD
pickup, etc.) or on the transmitter on the remote control.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. If this happens,
leave the power on with no disc in the unit until normal playback is
possible (about 1 hour). Wipe off any condensation on the transmitter
with a soft cloth before operating the unit.

 If trouble occurs

When this product is subjected to strong external interference
(mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply
voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may
malfunction.

If such a problem occurs, do the following:

1 Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on again.
2 If the unit is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and

plug in the unit, and then turn the power on.

Note:

If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the memory by
resetting it.

 Clearing all the memory (reset)

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

mode.

2 Press and hold the USB/SD button until the clock setting shows

0:00.

Caution:

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

Maintenance

 Cleaning the cabinet

Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap
solution, then with a dry cloth.

Caution:

 Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). It

may damage the cabinet finish.

 Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause

malfunctions.

 Cleaning the CD pickup lens

Poor performance during CD playback (skipping or jumping) can be
caused by a dirty or contaminated CD laser pick up lens. If this
happens then the use of a commercially available CD lens cleaning
discs may restore normal operation. Contact your supplier or local
CD software dealer to obtain CD lens cleaning discs. Ensure all
included instructions/documentation are carefully followed.

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Specifications

As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves
the right to make design and specification changes for product
improvement without prior notice. The performance specification
figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may
be some deviations from these values in individual units.

 General

 Amplifier

 USB/SD

 CD player

 Tuner

 Speaker

Power source AC 230 V, 50 Hz

Power
consumption

Power on: 26 W
Power stand-by: 0.6 W(*)

Dimensions Width: 144 mm (5-11/16")

Height: 210 mm (8-5/16")
Depth: 239 mm (9-7/16")

Weight 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.)

( * )This power consumption value is obtained when the unit is in the

power stand-by mode.

Output power RMS: 16 W (8 W + 8 W) (10% T.H.D.)

RMS: 12 W (6 W + 6 W) (0.9% T.H.D.)

Output terminals Speakers: 4 ohms

Headphones: 16 - 50 ohms
(recommended: 32 ohms)

Class Mass storage class

Support File MP3/WMA (do not support DRM file)

Format support FAT 16 or FAT 32

Bitrate support MP3 (32 ~ 320 kbps)

WMA (64 ~ 160 kbps)

Other MP3 lD3 - tag only supports version 1.x

USB supports version 2.0

Type Compact disc player

Signal readout Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser

pickup

D/A converter 1-bit D/A converter

Frequency
response

20 - 20,000 Hz

Dynamic range 90 dB (1 kHz)

Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

AM: 522 - 1,620 kHz

Type 2-way type speaker system

5 cm (2") tweeter
13 cm (5-1/8") woofer

Maximum input
power

15 W

Rated input power 8 W

Impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions Width: 135 mm ( 5-5/16")

Height: 242 mm (9-17/32")
Depth: 205 mm (8-1/16")

Weight 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs.)/each

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