Sharp GX-BT9 User Manual

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TINSEA485AWZZ

MODEL

GX-BT9

PORTABLE BLUETOOTH BOOMBOX

OPERATION MANUAL

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.

PORTABLE MUSIC BOOMBOX GX-BT9

Notes for Android device

● This audio system supports NFC-enabled device with Android 4.1, Jelly Bean and higher.

● For device with a lower Android version, refer the operation manual of the device for recommended app

Accessories

The following accessories are included.

(application).

REMOTE SENSOR

iPhone, iPod, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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AC power cord x 1

Remote control x 1

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Carrying Strap x 1

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Printed in Malaysia

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Special notes

For users in U.S.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

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

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential instal

lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-

ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and re ceiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. It must not be co-located or

operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement (For Users In Canada)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian

ICES-003 Class B specications.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference, including interfer

ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820 of the National Electrical Code that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or

theft, please record below the model number and serial num ber which are located on the rear of the unit. Please retain this

information.

Model number ..............................

Serial number ..............................

Date of purchase ..............................

Place of purchase ..............................

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Important Safety Instructions

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can

also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly

handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or re. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when install ing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of this product, please read the fol lowing precautions carefully before use.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)

that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground

ing-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong

are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not

t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manu

facturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, brack et, or table specied by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving the cart/ap paratus combination to avoid injury from tip-

over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when un used for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety Information

15) Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,

consult your product dealer or local power company. For

product intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

16) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,

or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a

risk of re or electric shock.

17) Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind

into this product through openings as they may touch dan gerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in

a re or electric shock.

To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this appli

ance to dripping or splashing. No objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

18) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the

wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied service personnel

under the following conditions:

a. When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product, c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d. If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper ad

justment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualied technician to

restore the product to its normal operation, e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way,

and

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor

mance - this indicates a need for service.

19) Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required,

be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specied by the manufacturer or have the same character istics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other hazards.

20) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs

to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21) Wall or ceiling mounting - When mounting the product on a

wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.

22) Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be

located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other

electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such

power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna

system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch

ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might

be fatal.

23) Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with

an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug

is required, be sure the service technician has used a re placement plug specied by the manufacturer that has the

same overload protection as the original plug.

24) Stand - Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious person

al injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a

cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the

manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the

product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s in

structions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended

by the manufacturer.

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1 Sharp Plaza, Suite 1, Mahwah, NJ 07495-1123

For U.S. customer only

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when ship in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.

In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.

The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp.

The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND PUERTO RICO.

Model Specific Section

Your Product Model Number & Description:

Warranty Period for this Product:

Additional Item(s) Excluded from Warranty Coverage (if any):

Where to Obtain Service:

What to do to Obtain Service:

GX-BT9 PORTABLE BLUETOOTH BOOMBOX

(Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product.)

One (1) year parts and labor from the date of purchase.

Non-functional accessories, supplies, and consumable items.

At a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To find a location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP.

Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer. Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Product, be sure it is insured and packaged securely.

TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Special Notes

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks

by SHARP is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), revenue-generating streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other revenue-generating content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on revenue-generating physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specically to iPod or iPhone respectively, and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the

use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

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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 4” (10 cm) of free space along the sides, top and back of the equipment.

4” (10 cm)

PORTABLE MUSIC BOOMBOX GX-BT9

REMOTE SENSOR

4” (10 cm) 4” (10 cm) 4” (10 cm)

 Use the unit on a rm, level surface free from vibration.  Place the unit at least 12” (30 cm) away from any CRT

TV to avoid color variations across the TV screen. If the

variations persist, move the unit further away from the TV. LCD TV is not prone to such variation.

 Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic

elds, 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 140°F (60°C) or to extremely low temperatures.

 If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC

power cord from the AC outlet. Plug the AC power cord

back in, and then turn on your system.

 In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for safety.  Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing

it from the AC outlet, as pulling the cord 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.

 This unit should only be used within the range of 41°F

- 95°F (5°C - 35°C).

 Do not lift the unit by holding left or right side panel, it may

cause speaker diaphragm or unit damage and broken.

Warning:

The voltage used must be the same as that specied on

this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage other than

that which is specied is dangerous and may result in a re

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 specied.

■ Volume control

The sound level at a given volume setting depends on

speaker efciency, location, and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels,

which occurs while turning the unit on with the volume

control setting up high, or while continually listening at high

volumes. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Controls and indicators

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USB

TUNER/AUDIO-IN

ON/STAND-BY

DEMO/DIMMER

X-BASS/EQ

iPod

VOLUME

PRESET

■ Front panel

1. Equalizer Button

2. On/Standby Button

3. Demo/ECO/Stop Button

4. Tuner/Audio In Button

5. Tuner Preset Down, Bluetooth/USB Track Down, Fast Reverse, Auto Tuning Down

6. USB Play/Pause Button

7. Tuner Preset Up, Bluetooth/USB Track Up, Fast

REMOTE SENSOR

Forward, Auto Tuning up

8. Bluetooth Play/Pause Button

9. Volume Down Button

10. X-Bass Button

11. Volume Up Button

12. Bluetooth pairing indicator

13. Remote sensor

14. NFC detection area

15. USB Terminal

■ Rear panel

1. FM Antenna

2. DC 12 V input jack

3. Headphone jack

4. Microphone volume knob

5. Microphone input jack

6. Guitar input jack

7. Guitar volume knob

8. Audio input jack

9. AC input jack

10. Cable holder

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10 11

18 19

22 23

26 27

28 29 30

Controls and indicators (continued)

1 2 3 4 5

14 15

 Speakers

PORTABLE MUSIC BOOMBOX GX-BT9

1. Front speaker

2. Subwoofer

2 3

3. BassReexDuct

4 5 6 7

8 9

13 14

■ Display

1. USB Indicator

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2. MP3 Indicator

3. WMA Indicator

4. FM Stereo Mode Indicator

5. Stereo Station Indicator

6. Folder Indicator

7. MEM (Memory) Indicator

8. X-Bass Indicator

9. RDM (Random) Indicator

10. Repeat Indicator

11. Microphone Indicator

12. Guitar Indicator

13. Battery Level Indicator

14. Play Indicator

15. Pause Indicator

■ Remote control

1. Remote Control Transmitter

2. On/Standby Button

3. Bluetooth Play/Pause Button

4. Stop Button

5. Pairing Button

6. Tuner Preset Up Button

7. Equalizer Button

8. Tuner Preset Down Button

9. Folder button

10. Tuning Up, Folder Up Button

11. Track Down, Fast Reverse Button

12. Tuning Down, Folder Down Button

13. Audio Button

14. Echo Up Button

15. Echo Down Button

16. Demo/Eco Button

17. USB Play/Pause Button

18. Audio In Button

19. Tuner Button

20. Repeat Button

21. X-Bass Button

22. Random Button

23. Display Button

24. Enter Button

25. Track Up, Fast Forward Button

26. Mute Button

27. Memory Button

28. Volume Up Button

29. Clear Button

30. Volume Down Button

31. Dimmer Button

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System connections

Do not connect the DC and AC power to the unit at the same time.

AC outlet AC 110 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

To AC INPUT

jack

■ AC power connection

After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug

the AC power cord of this unit into the AC outlet.

Notes:

 Remove all batteries when using AC power.  Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit will not

be in use for a prolonged period of time.

■ DC power connection

Recommended plug type

3/8”(9.5mm)

1/8”(3.5mm)

Caution:

 During battery/DC operation, the unit will be set to MODE 2

to reduce the battery power consumption (refer Display and Subwoofer light up control on page 10).

 When using battery/DC power, the remote control cannot be

used to turn on the unit.

 Unplug the AC power cord from the unit before using the DC

power. Otherwise the unit will not work.

 When the unit is not in use for an extended period, remove the

DC cord from the DC IN 12 V jack.

7/32”(5.5mm)

■ Operation with batteries

Fully charge an external device with AC power before using GX-BT9 battery operation.

1 Disconnect the AC and DC power cord, and remove the

battery compartment cover.

 Remove all connection before installing batteries to avoid

possible damage.

 Connection of the AC or DC power cord to the unit

disconnects the batteries.

2 Insert 10 “D” size batteries (UM/SUM-1, R20, HP-2 or

similar) into the battery compartment according to the sequence indicated on the rear panel.

 When inserting or removing the batteries 5 and 0, push

them toward the (-) battery terminals.

 Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to

malfunction.

 Batteries are not included.

3 Replace the battery compartment cover.

The safety marking and

statement label (*)

(*) Label is located at the

bottom of the unit.

Bottom row

Insert the batteries

according to the sequence indicated.

Precautions for battery use:

 Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated on the

rear panel.

 Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit will not be

used for long periods of time. This will prevent potential damage

due to battery leakage.

 Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.  Do not mix old and new batteries.

Battery replacement:

 When batteries are low, battery indicator “

that the batteries need to be replaced. sound may become

distorted and unit may automatically turn off or mute during high volume level. Reduce the volume level or replace the

batteries.

 When replacing the batteries, place the unit on a cushion or soft

cloth to avoid damage.

Cautions:



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

 Immediately remove the discharged batteries. If the chemical

leak into the unit, clean it.

 Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

” will blink to show

■ Bluetooth standby mode

The rst time the unit is plugged in with AC power, the unit will

enter the Bluetooth standby mode 1. Press the DEMO/[ECO]/ button on the main unit or DEMO/ECO

button on the remote control to change the mode.

Bluetooth standby

mode 1

Bluetooth standby

mode 2

Eco mode (Low

power consumption mode)

Note:

During Bluetooth standby mode, NFC function is activated once your device touches the NFC detection area.

(Display backlight on, Bluetooth pairing indicator on, and Subwoofer light on)

(Display backlight off, Bluetooth pairing indicator on, and Subwoofer light off)

(Display backlight off, Bluetooth pairing indicator off, and Subwoofer light off)

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Top row

Remote control

■ Battery installation

Use 2 “AAA” size batteries (UM/SUM-4, R3, HP-16 or similar). Batteries are not included.

Open the battery cover.

Insert the battery according to the terminal indicated in the battery compartment.

When inserting or removing the battery, push it toward the (–)

battery terminals.

Close the cover.

Caution:

 Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for a long period of

time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.

 Do not use rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).  Installing the battery incorrectly may cause the unit to

malfunction.

 Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

Notes concerning use:

 Replace the battery if the operating distance is reduced or if

the operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 “AAA” size battery. (UM/SUM-4, R3, 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

Check the remote control after checking all the connections. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit.

The remote control can be used within the range shown below:

Remote sensor

REMOTE SENSOR

8” - 20’

(0.2 m - 6 m)

Carrying the unit

Caution:

Before transporting the unit, remove all connection from the unit. Then, set the unit to the standby mode.

Transporting the unit with any device left connected might damage the unit.

■ Using the carrying strap

This unit can be carried by using a supplied carrying strap. Insert the carrying strap carabiner (hook) to each end of the unit as shown below.

To remove the carrying strap

Cautions:

 Before carrying the unit, make sure the carabiner (hook) is

properly secured and closed, otherwise it will cause damage

and injury.

 Carry this unit with FM antenna close to you and the display

facing outward to avoid scratches on the display.

Carabiner (hook)

Hole

Placing the unit

This unit can be placed in 2 positions as shown below.

Caution:

 Make sure that the unit is placed on a at and level

surface.

 Make sure to turn the unit carefully when adjusting the

position.

 Do not place the unit other than these 2 positions to

avoid damage and injury.

To get the best display viewing angle, place the unit as below.

Position 1: On the shelf/table.

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Position 2:

Ontheoor/ground

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Foot cushion 1 and 2 touching the surface.

Note:

Exposing the infrared remote control to direct sunlight may cause

the remote control to be inoperable.

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Foot cushion 2 and 3 touching the surface.

MODE 1

MODE OFF

FLAT

REGGAE

General control

■ To turn the power on

Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on.

After use:

Press the ON/STANDBY button to enter the power standby

mode.

■ Display and Subwoofer light up control

The display and subwoofer light can be changed. Press the DIMMER button on the remote control to change

the mode.

(Display backlight on and Subwoofer light off)

MODE 2

(Display backlight off and Subwoofer light off)

(Display backlight on and Subwoofer light on)

Notes:

● During battery/DC operation, the unit will be set to

MODE 2 to reduce the battery power consumption.

● During MODE 2, press any button to light up the display

backlight for a few seconds.

■ Volume auto fade-in

If you turn off and on the main unit with the volume set to

16 or higher, the volume starts at 15 and fades in to the

last set level.

■ Volume control

Press VOLUME +/– buttons (on main unit) or VOL +/– (on

remote control) to increase or decrease the volume.

■ Direct key power on function

When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns

on.  BLUETOOTH / or USB / on the main unit or the

remote control: selected function is activated.

 TUNER/AUDIO IN on the main unit: last tuner or audio

function is activated.

 TUNER or AUDIO IN on the remote control: the unit turns

on with the selected function activated.

PORTABLE MUSIC BOOMBOX GX-BT9

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■ Auto power off function

The main unit will enter the standby mode after 15 minutes

of inactivity during: Audio In: No detection of input signal. USB: In the stop mode or no media. Bluetooth: In the pause or stop mode and no incoming

Note:

Auto power off function is invalid if guitar or microphone is con-

signal from a source device.

nected.

■ Auto resume function

The auto resume function will resume the last function

should there be a power failure or the AC power cord becomes disconnected. However, program and random

mode are not memorized.

■ Equalizer

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

No equalization.

ROCK

VOCAL

HIP HOP

SALSA

For rock music.

Vocals are enhanced.

For hip hop music.

For salsa music.

For reggae music.

■ Muting

The volume is muted temporarily when pressing the

button on the remote control. Press again to restore the

volume.

■ X-Bass control

When the power is rst turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasises the bass frequencies, and “XBASS” will appear. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS button. The last equaliser mode will turn on. To turn on the X-Bass mode again, press the X-BASS button.

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Bluetooth one touch connection via NFC

■ About NFC technology

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a set of standards for devices (smartphones/tablets) to establish radio communication with each other by touching/tapping them together or bringing them into close proximity. Using NFC in this product simpliﬁes the pairing method of Bluetooth connectivity.

Notes for Android Device.

● This audio system supports NFC-enabled device with

Android 4.1, Jelly Bean and higher.

● For device with a lower Android version, refer the

operation manual of the device for recommended app (application).

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PORTABLE MUSIC BOOMBOX GX-BT9

A Bluetooth audio source device (smartphone/tablet).

Switch ‘ON’

Bluetooth

■ NFC connection for audio playback

Check that:

● Your device (smartphone/tablet) has an NFC function.

● NFC function on your device is enabled.

● Screen lock function of the device is off.

● This unit is not in low power consumption (ECO) mode.

● Your device must be within 10 meters from the unit.

1 Touch your device to the NFC detection area on the

main unit.

NFC detection area

on the main unit

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2 A pop-up window asking whether to proceed with the

Bluetooth connection appears on the device. Select <YES>.

● The ‘connected’ message appears when the connection is complete.

Unlike other wireless technology, NFC requires no discovery or pairing. Simply tap the source device to the NFC detection area to instantly enjoy seamless connectivity between your smart device and the audio system.

■ NFC detection area

NFC detection area location may vary depending on the device (smartphone/tablet). Refer operation manual of the device for detail.

Pairing

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NFC detection area area on the main unit

Connect

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3 Press play (on remote control or source device).

● Sound will be heard from the speakers of this unit via audio streaming.

● Your device must be within 10 meters from the unit.

Various Bluetooth operation buttons (remote control only)

Notes:

● To disconnect, simply touch your device to the NFC

● This product switches to Bluetooth function automati-

● If your device does not support NFC, or if you wish to

● Some Bluetooth devices will connect to this product

● It takes about 6-8 seconds for a Bluetooth enabled

● If “Empty tag” or similar message appears on your de-

Press the button to play or pause.

Press the button to track up. Press and hold to fast forward.

Press the button to track down. Press and hold to fast reverse.

detection area on the main unit again.

cally when NFC tagging is done by your device.

listen to audio via Bluetooth connectivity without NFC; refer “Pairing with other Bluetooth source devices” on the next page.

automatically when the device or its Bluetooth mode was turned on. In such case, it will also change the function selection of this product. If you do not want it to connect automatically, please disable Bluetooth on your device.

device (eg. smartphone) to establish Bluetooth connection with this unit via NFC or manual connection.

vice, touch the device again to the NFC detection area on the main unit.

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Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices

■ Bluetooth

Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range radio technology that enables wireless communication between various types of digital devices, such as mobile phone or computer. It operates within a range of about 10 meters (32 feet) without the hassle of having to use cables to connect these devices.

This unit supports the following:

Communication System: Bluetooth Speciﬁcation version

2.1 Bluetooth + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR). Support Proﬁle : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Proﬁle) and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Proﬁle)

Notes when using unit with a mobile phone

● This unit cannot be used to talk over the telephone

even when there is a Bluetooth connection made to a mobile phone.

● Please refer to the operating manual supplied with the

mobile phone for details on operation of your mobile phone while transmitting the sound using a Bluetooth connection.

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■ Pairing Bluetooth devices

Bluetooth devices need to be initially paired ﬁrst before they can exchange data. Once paired, it is not necessary to pair them again unless:

● pairing is made with more than 99 devices.

Pairing can only be made one device at a time. This unit can be paired to a maximum of 99 devices. If subsequent device is paired, the oldest device paired, will be deleted and replaced with the new one.

● pairing information is deleted while repairing, etc.

Indicators:

Status PAIRING indicator (blue) Unconnected Blinks Connected Lights up

However, the indicator status is not displayed during Bluetooth standby mode.

■ Pairing with other Bluetooth source devices

1 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the

or on the remote control to select Bluetooth function. (Pairing indicator blinks.)

BLUETOOTH /

button on the main unit

3 Perform pairing procedure on the source device to

detect this unit. “GX-BT9 SHARP” will appear in the detected devices list (if available) in the source device. (Refer the source device operating manual for details).

Notes:

● Place the devices to be paired within 3 feet (1 me-

ter) of each other when pairing.

● Some source devices are unable to display lists of

detected devices. To pair this unit with the source device, refer to the source device operating manual for details.

4 Select “GX-BT9 SHARP” from the source list. If Pass-

code* is required, enter “0000”. * Passcode may be called PIN Code, Passkey, PIN number or Password.

5 Pairing indicator (blue) will stop blinking once the unit

is successfully paired with the source device. (Pairing information is now memorized in the unit.) Some audio source devices may connect with the unit automatically after pairing is completed, otherwise follow the instructions in the source device operating manual to start connection.

6 Press

Notes:

BLUETOOTH /

button on remote control or

source device to start Bluetooth streaming playback.

● If a device such as microwave oven, wireless LAN card,

Bluetooth device or any other device that uses the same 2.4 GHz frequency near the system some sound interruption may be heard.

● The transmission distance of the wireless signal between the

device and the main unit is about 32 feet (10 m), but may vary depending on your operating environment. If a steel concrete or metallic wall is between the device and the main unit, the system may not operate at all, because the wireless signal cannot penetrate metal.

● If this unit or the source device is turned off before Bluetooth

connection is completed, pairing will not be completed and the pairing information will not be memorized. Repeat step 1 onward to start pairing again.

● To pair with other devices, repeat steps 1 - 4 for each de-

vice. This unit can be paired to a maximum of 99 devices. If subsequent device is paired, the oldest device paired, will be deleted and replaced with the new one.

● Once a device is ousted or deleted from the pairing list, the

pairing information for the device is also deleted. To listen to the sound from the device again, it needs to be re-paired. Perform steps 1 - 4 to pair the device again.

● GX-BT9 supports Bluetooth proﬁle AVRCP 1.4. If your de-

vice supports the same proﬁle (refer to device manufacturer’s speciﬁcation), GX-BT9 is able to control the volume of the device.

Note:

Some music applications do not support this feature, hence there will be no volume synchronisation between your de vice and the unit even if your Bluetooth device supports

such proﬁle.

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Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices (continued)

■ Listening to the sound

Check that:

● The source device Bluetooth functionality is ON.

● Pairing of this unit and the source device is completed.

● Unit is in connected mode (pairing indicator (BLUE) lights

up.)

1 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the BLUETOOTH

on the remote control to select Bluetooth function.

button on the main unit or

3 Start the Bluetooth connection from the Bluetooth

audio source device.

4 Press play (on remote control or source device).

Notes:

● For various Bluetooth operations, refer “NFC con-

nection for audio playback” on page 11.

● If the source device has an extra bass function or

equalizer function, set them to off. If these functions are on, sound may be distorted.

Notes:

● Make the Bluetooth connection again if the source device

is not turned on, or its Bluetooth functionality is off or is in sleep mode.

● The volume of this unit may not be controlled as in-

tended depending on the device.

■ To disconnect the Bluetooth device

Perform any of the followings.

- Disconnect the Bluetooth connection on the audio source device.

Refer the operating manual supplied with the device.

- Turn off the Bluetooth audio source device.

- Turn off this unit.

- Press the PAIRING button on the remote control.

■ Auto power on

During Bluetooth standby mode, the unit will automatically power on when the Bluetooth connection has been set up

between the main unit and your device.

Note:

This function is not applicable during low power consumption (ECO) mode.

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Listening on Android™ devices

■ Introduction : Open Accessory

Open Accessory support allows external USB hardware (an Android USB accessory) to interact with an Androidpowered device in a special accessory mode. When an Android-powered device is in accessory mode, the connected accessory acts as the USB host (powers the bus and enumerates devices) and the Android-powered device acts in the USB accessory role. Android USB accessories are speciﬁcally designed to attach to Android-powered devices and adhere to the Open Accessory Protocol, that allows them to detect Android-powered devices that support accessory mode.

■ Android device connection (USB)

1 Insert the connector to the Android device.

Device

(Smartphone/Tablet)

Connector

(not supplied)

2 Plug in the Android device to the unit via USB

connector.

■ Android device playback

1 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the USB / button on the main unit or the

remote control to select USB function.

3 Connect the device (Smartphone/Tablet) to the unit. 4 Press play (on remote control or source device).

Notes:

● If the source device has an extra bass or equalizer function, set them to off. If these functions are on, sound may be distorted.

● Incoming calls will pause the playback/application.

● Once the calls are answered, the conversation can only be heard through the built-in speaker of the cellular device. Turn on the device speaker or disconnect the device to start conversation.

■ To disconnect the Android device

1 Pause the playback or quit the application (app). 2 Disconnect the device from the USB terminal.

■ Various functions

Function Remote control Operation Track

up/down

Fast forward/ reverse

Press in the playback or stop mode. If you press the button in the stop mode, press the / button to start the desired track.

Press and hold down in the playback mode. Release the button to resume playback.

Notes:

● If non-compatible device is detected “NOT SUPT” will

be displayed.

● Controls (play/pause/track up/track down) will function

based on actual application (app) controls used on Android devices.

● Stop button ( ) is invalid during Android device

playback.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

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Listening to the iPod or iPhone

Made for:

● iPhone 6 Plus

● iPhone 6

● iPhone 5s

● iPhone 5c

● iPhone 5

● iPhone 4s

● iPhone 4

● iPhone 3GS

● iPhone 3G

● iPhone

Caution:

Please update your iPod and iPhone unit to the latest software

version before using it. Please visit Apple’s homepage to

download the latest version for your iPod and iPhone.

Notes:

 Once the iPod or iPhone is plugged in it will begin

charging.

 Fully charge the iPod or iPhone with AC power before

using GX-BT9 battery operation.

 The message “This accessory is not made to work with

iPhone” or similar, may appear on the iPhone screen

when:

- battery is low.

- the iPhone is not properly plugged in.

If this occurs, remove and re-connect the iPhone.

■ iPod and iPhone connection

1 Insert the connector to the iPod or iPhone.

● iPod touch (5th generation)

● iPod touch (4th generation)

● iPod touch (3rd generation)

● iPod touch (2nd generation)

● iPod touch (1st generation)

● iPod nano (7th generation)

● iPod nano (6th generation)

● iPod nano (5th generation)

● iPod nano (4th generation)

● iPod nano (3rd generation)

● iPod nano (2nd generation)

■ iPod or iPhone playback

1 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the USB / button on the remote control or the main unit

to select USB function.

Connect iPod or iPhone to the unit. “USB” will appear.

4 Press the USB / button to start playback. Note:

Stop button (

) is invalid during iPod or iPhone playback.

Track number

■ iPhone playback

 Sound will only switch from iPhone to the main unit after

authentication process is completed in approximately 10 seconds.

 Incoming calls will pause the playback.  Once the calls are answered, the conversation can only

be heard through the built-in iPhone speaker. Turn on

the iPhone speaker or disconnect the iPhone to start conversation.

■ To disconnect iPod or iPhone

It is safe to disconnect iPod or iPhone even during playback.

■ Various iPod and iPhone functions

iPhone

Connector

2 Connect the iPod or iPhone to the unit via USB

connector.

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Function Main unit Remote

Play

Pause

Track up/ down

Fast forward/ reverse

Display ____

Repeat ____

Shufe ____

control

Operation

Press in the pause mode.

Press in the

playback mode.

Press in the

playback or pause

mode. If you press the

button in the pause mode, press the

/ button to start the desired track.

Press and hold

down in the playback

mode.

Release the button to resume playback.

Press to toggle display content.

Press to toggle repeat mode.

Press to toggle

shufe mode.

Listening to USB mass storage device/MP3 player

2 Press the FOLDER button, and press the TUNING (

button to select desired playback folder. To start playback with folder mode on, go to step 4. To change the playback folder,

press the TUNING (

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Note:

This product is not compatible with MTP and AAC le systems

from USB mass storage device or MP3 player.

■ To play back USB/MP3 player with folder mode off

1 Press the USB / button on the remote control or the main unit

to select USB function. Connect the USB memory device that

has MP3/WMA format les on the unit. When the USB memory is connected to the main unit, the device information will be

displayed.

2 Select desired le to be played back by pressing the or

button.

3 Press the USB / button. Playback will start and the le name

will be displayed.

 Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are

recorded in the USB memory device.

 Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY

button.

File name display Folder display

Counter display

Title display

Album display Artist display

Note:

To pause playback:

Press the USB

/ button.

■ To play back USB/MP3 player with folder mode on

1 Press the USB / button on the remote control or the main unit

to select USB function. Connect the USB memory device that

has MP3/WMA format les on the unit. When the USB memory is connected to the main unit, the device information will be

displayed.

3 Select desired le to be played back by pressing the

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button.

4 Press the USB

le name will be displayed.

 Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are

recorded in the USB memory device.

 Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY

button.

■ To remove USB memory device

1 Press the DEMO/[ECO]/ ( ) button to stop playback. 2 Disconnect USB memory device from the USB terminal.

Notes:

● SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data while the USB memory device is connected to the audio system.

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

back when connected to the USB terminal.

● This USB memory’s format supports FAT 16 or FAT 32.

● SHARP cannot guarantee that all USB memory devices will work on this audio system.

● USB cable is not recommended for use in this audio system

to connect to USB memory device. Use of the USB cable will

affect the performance of this audio system. iPod and iPhone is not prone to this condition.

● This USB memory cannot be operated via USB hub.

● The USB terminal in this unit is not intended for a PC

connection but is used for music streaming with a USB

memory device.

● External HDD-storage cannot be played back via USB terminal.

● If the data inside the USB memory is large, it may take longer

time for the data to be read.

● This product can play WMA and MP3 les. It will automatically detect the le type being played. If unplayable le is played on this product, “NOT SUPT” is indicated and the le will be automatically skipped. This will take a few seconds. If abnormal indications appear on the display due to the unspecied le,

turn off the unit and then turn it on again.

● This product relates to USB mass storage devices and MP3 players. It may however face some irregularities due to various

unforeseen reasons from some devices. Should this happen,

turn off the unit and then turn it on again.

or )

or ) button to select another folder.

/ or ENTER button. Playback will start and the

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Advanced USB playback

■ Repeat play

Repeat play can play one track, all tracks or a programmed

sequence continuously.

To repeat one track:

Press the the USB

To repeat all tracks:

Press the the USB / button.

To repeat one folder (during folder mode on):

Press the the USB / button.

To repeat desired tracks:

Perform steps 1 - 5 in “Programmed play (MP3/WMA)” section and then press the

To cancel repeat play:

Press the disappears.

Caution:

After performing repeat play, be sure to press the DEMO/[ECO]/ button. Otherwise, the device will play continuously.

The tracks on the device can be played in random order

automatically.

To random play all tracks:

Press RDM button on the remote control until “RANDOM”

appears. Press the USB

To cancel random play:

Press the RDM button again. “RDM” indicator will disappear.

Notes:

● If you press the button during random play, you can

● In random play, the unit will select and play tracks

● In folder mode on, only tracks in selected folder will be

1 While in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button to enter the

programming save mode.

2 Press the TUNING ( or ) button on the remote control to

select the desired folder.

Then press the or button on the remote control to

select the desired tracks.

3 Press the MEMORY button to save the folder and track

number.

4 Repeat steps 2 – 3 for other folder/tracks. Up to 32 tracks can

be programmed.

5 Press the USB / button to start playback. To cancel the programmed play mode:

During programmed stop mode, press the DEMO/[ECO]/ ( ) button. The display will show “MEMCLEAR” and all the

programmed contents will be cleared.

Adding tracks to the program:

If a program has been previously stored, the “MEM” indicator will be displayed. Press the MEMORY button. Then follow steps 2

- 3 to add tracks.

button repeatedly until “REP ONE” appears. Press

/ button.

button repeatedly until “REP ALL” appears. Press

button repeatedly until “FOLD REP” appears. Press

button repeatedly until “REP ALL” appears.

button repeatedly until “NORMAL” appears and “ ”

( )

■ Random play

/ button.

move to the track selected next by the random operation. On the other hand, the move to the previous track. The beginning of the track being played will be located.

automatically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.)

played randomly.

button does not allow you to

■ Programmed play (MP3/WMA)

Notes:

● During the program operation, random play is not possible.

● If you press the ON/STANDBY button to enter the Bluetooth

standby mode or change the function from the USB to another, the programmed selections will be cleared.

■ Various USB functions

Function Main unit Remote

Play

Pause

Track up/ down

Fast forward/ reverse

Stop

Notes:

● If USB memory device is not connected, “NO MEDIA” will be

shown on the display.

● Fast forward/reverse is invalid when playing back a

variable bitrate ﬁle.

Notes:

 This unit only supports “MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3” format.

(Sampling Frequency is 32, 44.1, 48kHz)

 Playback order for MP3 les may differ depending on the writing

software used during le download.

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

64~160 kbps.

 For MP3/WMA les, 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 can display Folder Name or File Name up to 32

characters.

 Maximum total number of MP3/WMA les is 65025.  Total number of folders read is 999 including folder with non-

playable le. However, the display shows only folder with MP3 les.

 The display playback time may not be displayed correctly when

playing back a variable bitrate le.

 The ID3TAG information supported are TITLE, ARTIST and

ALBUM only. Title name, artist name and album name can be displayed by pressing the DISPLAY button during le playback

or pause mode.

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

are recorded in WMA les. Copyright protected WMA les cannot be played back.

control

Operation

Press in the pause mode.

Press in the

playback mode.

Press in the

playback or pause

mode. If you press the

button in the pause mode, press the

/ button to start the desired track.

Press and hold

down in the playback

mode.

Release the button to resume playback.

Press to stop

playback.

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Listening to the radio

PORTABLE MUSIC BOOMBOX GX-BT9

■ Tuning

1 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the TUNER button on the remote control or TUNER/

AUDIO IN button on the main unit repeatedly to select FM Stereo

or FM Mono.

3 Press the TUNING (

in to the desired station.  Manual tuning: Press the TUNING ( or ) button repeatedly to tune in to

the desired station.  Auto tuning: When the TUNING ( or ) button is pressed for more than

0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner

will stop at the rst receivable broadcast station.

Notes:

 When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stop

automatically at that point.

 Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.  To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING (

again.

To receive an FM stereo transmission:

 Press the TUNER button to select stereo mode and “ST” indicator

will be displayed. “

stereo.

 If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER button to extinguish

the “ST” indicator. The reception changes to monaural, and the sound becomes clearer.

or ) button on the remote control to tune

” will appear when an FM broadcast is in

REMOTE SENSOR

or ) button

■ Memorizing a station

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

1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in “Tuning”. 2 Press the MEMORY button. 3 Within 30 seconds, press the PRESET (

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

4 Within 30 seconds, press the MEMORY button to store that

station in memory. If the “MEM” indicator and preset number disappear before the station is memorized, repeat the operation

from step 2.

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

station. When a new station is stored in the memory, the station previously memorized for that preset channel number will be

erased.

Note:

The backup function protects the memorized stations for a few days should there be a power failure or the AC power cord become

disconnected.

or ) button to select

■ To recall a memorized station

1 Press the PRESET ( or ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to

select the desired station.

■ To scan the preset stations

The stations saved in the memory can be scanned automatically.

(Preset memory scan) 1 Press the PRESET (

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

2 Press the PRESET ( or ) button again when the desired

station is located.

or ) button for more than 0.5 seconds.

■ To erase entire preset memory

1 Press the ON/STANDBY button to enter the power on. 2 Press TUNER button on the remote control or TUNER/AUDIO IN

button on the main unit to select TUNER function.

3 Press and hold CLEAR button on the remote control until

“TUNCLEAR” appears.

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STEREO

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L+L R+R

Connecting other equipment

The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially

available cord as shown below.

■ Connecting a guitar / microphone

Caution:

Be careful not to connect a bass guitar as it might damage this

unit.

Microphone or guitar (not supplied)

Ø 1/4” (6.3 mm)

monaural cable

(not supplied)

1 Set the guitar/microphone volume (GAIN) knob to the minimum

level.

2 Connect a guitar/microphone to the correct input jack.

 Use a microphone with a 1/4” (6.3 mm) diameter plug.  Use a standard plug adaptor when using a microphone with

a 1/8” (3.5 mm) diameter plug.

3 Arrange the guitar/microphone cables into the grooves of the

cable holder on the left or the right side of the unit.

Then, thread the cable through the bottom of the unit.

Do not let the cables to be on top of the unit when using guitar/microphone as it may cause the unit to roll over causing damage and injury.

Thread the cables under the unit

■ Echo control (Karaoke)

Toggle the echo level with ECHO or ECHO button.

ECHO OFF ...... ECHO 08

Notes:

● The sound is produced in 2-channel stereo automatically

while playing karaoke.

● When you sing too loud through the microphone, your

voice may be distorted depending on the devices connected. If this happens, lower the microphone volume.

● If an extremely sensitive microphone is used, howling

may be generated.

● Unidirectional microphone is more appropriate for vocal

use.

● When you connect or disconnect a microphone, the

sound is muted for few seconds.

● Karaoke is not supported at Tuner function.

If squealing occurs:

● Reduce the microphone volume.

● Change the direction of the microphone.

● Reduce the volume of the main unit.

● Move the microphone away from the speakers.

■ To change the audio mode

Press the AUDIO button on the remote control until the

desired audio mode is displayed.

Each time the AUDIO button is pressed, the mode will

change as follows:

STEREO Sounds on the left and right channels are

L+L Sounds on the left channel only are played.

R+R Sounds on the right channel only are

V CANCEL

played.

Vocal is canceled.

Cable holder

4 Connect the cables to a guitar/microphone. 5 Select a source.

 To mix a guitar or microphone sound with a source sound,

select the playback source (Bluetooth/USB/Audio In/Tuner).

 To play a guitar or using the microphone only, select ’AUDIO

IN’ function. Make sure there is no playback from Audio In

connection.

6 Adjust the volume (GAIN) knob on the connected equipment.

 To enjoy a guitar distortion effect, turn the guitar volume

(GAIN) knob to almost maximum level.

Caution:

 When not using the guitar/microphone, remove it from the

input jack.

 Before disconnecting the guitar/microphone, set the guitar/

microphone volume (GAIN) knob to the minimum level.

Notes:

● The default audio mode setting is “STEREO”.

● When playing a sound on which a vocal and music

have been separately recorded, select the audio mode as desired.

● Use sources recorded in stereo. The function will not

work with mono sources.

● With some sources the original vocals may still be

heard.

Notes on sound multiplexed:

● Sound multiplexed sources are sources on which the

main vocal and the BGM (Background music) have been recorded on one of the two channels and only the BGM on the other.

● The function will not work properly with sources which

do not belong to this group.

● Music on which vocal has been recorded on the left

channel and music on the right may not play properly.

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Connecting other equipment (continued)

■ Listening to the playback sounds of portable audio player, etc.

Headphone (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

1 Use a connection cord to connect the portable audio player etc.

to the AUDIO IN jack. When using video equipment, connect the

audio output to this unit and the video output to a television.

2 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. 3 Press the AUDIO IN button on the remote control or TUNER/

AUDIO IN button repeatedly on the main unit to select AUDIO

IN function.

4 Play the connected equipment. If volume level of the connected

device is too high, sound distortion may occur. Should this happen, lower the volume of the connected device. If volume level is too low, increase the volume of the connected device.

Note:

To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the

television.

■ Headphones

 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.

 Before plugging in or unplugging the headphone, reduce the

volume.

 Be sure your headphone has a 1/8” (3.5 mm) diameter plug

and impedance between 16 and 50 ohms. The recommended

impedance is 32 ohms.

 Plugging in the headphone disconnects the speakers

automatically. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control.

Portable audio

player, etc.

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 center.

■ General

Symptom Possible cause

 When a button is

pressed, the unit

does not respond.

 No sound is heard.  The volume level is set to

 Sound too low or

distorted.

 Power suddenly

shuts down.

■ Remote control

Symptom Possible cause

 The remote control

does not operate.

■ NFC / Bluetooth

Symptom Possible cause

● No sound is heard. ● The unit is too far from the

● Bluetooth sound is interrupted or distorted.

● NFC-enabled device cannot connect to Bluetooth via NFC tag.

 Set the unit to the power

standby mode and then turn it back on.

 If the unit still malfunctions,

reset it. (Refer “Factory

reset, clearing all memory”

on page 21.)

“MIN”.

 The headphones are

connected.

 The batteries are depleted.

Change the batteries.

 The AC power cord of the

unit is not plugged in.

 Wrong battery polarity.  The batteries are

exhausted.

 The distance or angle is

incorrect.

 The remote control sensor

receives strong light or sunlight.

Bluetooth audio source device.

● The unit is not paired with the Bluetooth audio source device.

● The unit is too near to a device that generates electromagnetic radiation.

● There is an obstacle between the unit and the Bluetooth audio source device.

● Main unit is not in Bluetooth pairing mode. Perform “NFC connection for audio playback”. (Refer page 11.)

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Troubleshooting chart (continued)

■ Open Accessory

Symptom Possible cause

● No sound is produced.

● Device will not charge.

● The device is not playing.

● The device is not properly plugged in to the unit.

● The AC power cord of the unit is not plugged in.

● The device is not making full contact with the USB terminal.

■ Tuner

Symptom Possible cause

 The radio makes

unusual noises continuously.

 The unit is placed near the

TV or computer.

 The FM antenna is not

properly extended or positioned.

■ USB

Symptom Possible cause

 Device cannot be

detected.

 Playback does not

start.

 Wrong time display.  Wrong le name

display.

 There is no MP3/WMA le

inside the device.

 The device is not properly

connected.

 A MTP device is connected.  The device contains AAC

le only.

 A copyright-protected WMA

or false MP3 le is being played back.

 A Variable Bitrate les are

being played back.

 The File Name was written

in other than English characters.

■ Condensation

Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an

extremely humid environment may cause condensation

inside the cabinet or on the transmitter on the remote

control. Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. If

this happens, leave the power on until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour). Wipe off any condensation on the transmitter with a soft cloth before operating the unit.

■ If problem 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 standby mode and turn the power

on again.

2 If the unit is not restored in the previous operation, unplug

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

Note:

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

■ Factory reset, clearing all memory

1 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the AUDIO IN button on the remote control or

TUNER/AUDIO IN button on the main unit repeteadly to

select AUDIO IN function.

3 Press 4 Press and hold USB

reset appears.

Caution:

This operation will erase all data stored in memory including tuner preset.

button on the main unit once.

/ button on the main unit until

■ iPod or iPhone

Symptom Possible cause

 No sound is

produced.

 iPod or iPhone will

not charge.

 “This accessory is

not made to work with iPhone” or “This accessory is not

supported by iPhone”

appears on iPhone screen.

 The iPod or iPhone is not

playing.

 The iPod or iPhone is not

properly connected to the unit.

 The AC power cord of the

unit is not plugged in.

 The iPod or iPhone is not

making full contact with the connector.

 Using iPod (3rd

generation).

 The iPod or iPhone is not

supported. Refer to page

15 for compatible models.

 The iPhone battery is low.

Please charge the iPhone.

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Maintenance

Specications(continued)

■ 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 (gasoline, paint thinner, etc.).

It may damage the cabinet.

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

malfunctions.

Specications

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

■ General

Power source AC 110 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Dimensions Width: 30 - 5/16’’ (750 mm)

Weight (without batteries and accessories)

Weight (with batteries)

■ Ampliﬁer

Output power Front speaker:

Output terminals Headphones: 16 Ω - 50 Ω

Input terminals Audio In (audio signal):

15 V (UM/SUM-1, R20) x 10 DC IN 12 V

AC: Power on: 30 W DC 12 V: 4.5 A

Height: 10 - 13/16” (275 mm) Depth: 11 - 1/16” (280 mm)

14.6 lbs. (6.6 kg)

Approximately 18.1 lbs. (8.2 kg)

RMS: Total 34 watt (17 W per channel

into 3 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% T.H.D.)

FTC: 12.5 watt minimum RMS per channel into 3 ohms from 200 Hz to 20 kHz, 10% T.H.D.

Subwoofer:

RMS: Total 66 watt into 3 ohms

at 100 Hz, 10% T.H.D.

FTC: 50 watt minimum RMS into 3 ohms from 70 Hz to 200 T.H.D.

(recommended: 32 Ω)

500 mV/47 k ohms

Mic Input: 200 Ω - 2 kΩ Ø 1/4” (6.3 mm) Guitar: 100 kΩ - 1 MΩ Ø 1/4” (6.3 mm)

Hz, 10%

■ USB (MP3 / WMA)

USB host interface

Supportle

Bitrate support

Other

File system support

 Complies with USB 1.1 (Full

Speed)/2.0 Mass Storage Class.

 Support Bulk only and CBI protocol.

 MPEG 1 Layer 3  WMA (Non DRM)

 MP3 (32 ~ 320 kbps)  WMA (64 ~ 160 kbps)

 Maximum total number of MP3/WMA

les is 65025.

 Maximum total number of folders is

999 INCLUSIVE of root directory.

 The ID3TAG information supported

are TITLE, ARTIST and ALBUM only.

 Supports ID3TAG version 1 and

version 2.



Support USB devices with FAT 16/ FAT 32.

■ Tuner

Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Preset 40 (FM station)

■ Speaker

Type 2-way type speaker system

Maximum input power

Rated input power Front Speakers: 17W / Channel

Front Speakers:

3-1/8” (8 cm) - 3 Ω - Full Range Subwoofer: 5- 1/8” (13 cm) - 6 Ω

- Woofer (light-up)

Front Speakers: 34W / Channel

Subwoofer: 66W / Channel

Subwoofer: 33W / Channel

■ Bluetooth interface

Bluetooth

Frequency Band Compatible

Bluetooth Proﬁle

2.400GHz - 2.480GHz

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Proﬁle), AVRCP (Audio/ Video Remote Control Proﬁle) Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR

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Sharp GX-BT9 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Accessories

Special notes

Important Safety Instructions

For U.S. customer only

Special Notes

Precautions

Controls and indicators

System connections

Remote control

Carrying the unit

Placing the unit

General control

Bluetooth one touch connection via NFC

NFC detection area

Listening to Bluetooth enabled devices

Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range radio technology that enables wireless communication between various types of digital devices, such as mobile phone or computer. It operates within a range of about 10 meters (32 feet) without the hassle of having to use cables to connect these devices.

Listening on Android™ devices

Listening to the iPod or iPhone

Listening to USB mass storage device/MP3 player

Advanced USB playback

Listening to the radio

Connecting other equipment

Troubleshooting chart

Maintenance