Sharp GX-CD5100W User 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.

Nous vous remercions d'avoir porté votre choix sur ce produit
SHARP. Pour en tirer le meilleur parti, veuillez lire ce mode d'emploi

PORTABLE CD STEREO
COMPONENT SYSTEM

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À COMPOSANTES AUDIO

SISTEMA INTEGRANTE DE

très attentivement.
Muchas gracias por haber adquirido este producto SHARP. Lea

atentamente este manual para conseguir el mejor rendimiento del
aparato. Le servirá también como guía operativa de este producto
SHARP.

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GX-CD5100W

OPERATION MANUAL
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MANUAL DE MANEJO

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Special notes

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.

WARNINGS:

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

mains voltage is still present inside the unit. When the ON/
STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, the unit may be
brought into operation by the timer mode or remote control.

This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers
unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous voltages,
always remove mains plug from the socket before any service
operation and when not in use for a long period.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

General Information

shall be placed on the apparatus.

Note:

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must
not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright.
Please refer to the relevant laws in your country.

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CAUTION:

● This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

● Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other

than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to
the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.

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

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Accessories

Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

Remote control 1 "AA" size battery (UM/SUM-3,

R6, HP-7 or similar) 2

AM loop aerial 1 AC power lead 1

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

Contents

Page

General Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 6

Preparation for Use

System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Basic Operation

General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting the clock (Remote control only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CD or MP3 disc playback

Listening to a CD or MP3 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 - 14

Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16

Radio

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 18

Setting the FM/MW interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tape Playback

Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) . . . . . . .19 - 20

Tape Recording

Recording to a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23

Advanced Features

Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) . . . . . . 23 - 26

Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

References

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 - 29

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Precautions

General

Please ensure that the equipment is
positioned in a well ventilated area
and ensure that there is at least 10
cm (4") of free space along the
sides, top and back of the
equipment.

Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration.
Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields,

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

Do not place anything on top of the unit.
Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than

60°C (140°F) or to extremely low temperatures.
If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power

lead from the wall socket. Plug the AC power lead back in, and
then turn on your system.

In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for safety.
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 lead/ AC power input socket is used as disconnect

device and shall always remain readily operable.

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Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric
shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service
facility.

The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc.

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).

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10 cm(4")

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.

Care of compact discs

Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking
can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow
the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from your CD collec­tion and player.

Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label
side from which signals are read. Do not mark this surface.

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

Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, or water on
the CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a CD is dirty or does
not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight out
from the centre, along the radius.

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Controls and indicators

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PUSH

OPEN/CLOSE

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Top

1. Disc Compartment

Front panel

Reference page

1. Tape 1 Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2. Built in Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3. Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4. Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5. Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6. Line in Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7. On/Stand by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

8. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

9. Tape (1 2) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

10. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

11. CD/MP3 disc Track Down or Fast Reverse Button . . . . . . 14

12. CD/MP3 Disc Play or Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14, 15

13. CD/MP3 Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

14. CD/MP3 Disc/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

15. CD/MP3 disc Track Up or Fast Forward Button . . . . . . . . . 14

16. Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

17. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

18. Simba Mode/Demo Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

19. Mixing Microphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23

20. Tape 2 Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

21. Tape 1 Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

22. Tape 1 Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

23. Tape 1 Rewind Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

24. Tape 1 Fast Forward Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

25. Tape Continuous Playback Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 29

26. Tape High Speed Dubbing Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

27. Tape 2 Reverse Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

28. Tape 2 Forward Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

29. Tape 2 Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

30. Tape 2 Fast Wind Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

31. Tape 2 Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Rear Panel

1. AM Loop Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. Beat Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3. CD/LINE Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4. Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5. AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6. Voltage Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

7. Battery Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

8. DC Power Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Speaker system

1. Tweeter

2. Bass Reflex Duct

3. Woofer

4. Speaker Wire

Display

1. Disc Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2. Disc Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. Disc Repeat Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4. Tape Continuous Playback Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5. Extra Bass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

6. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

7. CD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16

8. MP3 Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

9. High Speed Dubbing Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

10. Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

11. Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

12. Tape 2 Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23

13. Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

14. Timer Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

15. Tape 2 Reverse Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

16. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

17. Daily Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

18. FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

19. Tape 1 Play or Tape 2 Forward Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . 20

20. Tape 2 Reverse Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2. Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 24

4. Simba Mode/Demo Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 11

5. Equaliser Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

6. Dimmer/Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 15

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

8. Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16, 17, 24

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

10. CD/MP3 Disc Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

11. Tape (1 2) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

12. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

13. Line in Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

14. Tape 2 Reverse Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

15. Tape 2 Reverse Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

16. Tape 1 Play or Tape 2 Forward Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . 20

17. Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

18. Tape 2 Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

19. Disc Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

20. CD/MP3 Disc Play or Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 15

21. CD/MP3 Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

22. Disc Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

23. CD/MP3 Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Rewind,

Tuner Preset Down, Time Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14, 17, 19, 20, 24

24. Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

25. CD/MP3 Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast

Forward, Tuner Preset Up, Time Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14, 17, 19, 20, 24

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System connections

Detachable speakers

Set the FUNCTION switch to STAND-BY before connecting or
disconnecting the speakers.

Mounting the speakers to the main unit

Fit the grooves of the speaker to the guides on the main unit, and
then slide the speaker all the way down to lock it in place.

Removing the speakers from the main unit

Push the RELEASE lever as shown in the illustration to unlock the
speaker, and then lift up the speaker to remove it from the main unit.

Preparation for Use

Speaker connection

Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER terminals as shown.
Use speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or more, as lower im­pedance speakers can damage the unit.

Right speaker Left speake

Caution:

Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire
to the plus (+) terminal.
Do not mix the right channel and left channel wiring when
connecting the speakers to the unit.
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this may
damage the amplifier and/or speakers.
Do not stand or sit on the speakers. If the speakers fall or collapse,
you may be injured.

Aerial Adjustment

FM

Supplied AM Loop aerial:

Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM LOOP socket. Position the AM
loop aerial for optimum reception.

MW/SW1

SW1/SW2

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Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause

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AC 110V

- 127V

AC 110V

- 127V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

AC 220V

- 240V

AC 220V

- 240V

110-127/220-240 V
50/60 Hz

To the wall socket

Setting the AC voltage selector

Check the setting of the AC voltage selector located on the rear
panel before plugging the unit into a wall socket. If necessary, adjust
the selector to correspond to the AC power voltage used in your
area.

Selector adjustment:

Slide the selector with a screwdriver to the appropriate voltage
number (AC 110 - 127 V or AC 220 - 240 V).

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AC power connection

After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug
the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket. If you plug the unit
first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode.

Notes:

The unit will start the tape initialisation when plugged in to the wall
socket. During this process, initialising sound will be heard and
the unit cannot be turned on. Wait until the process is finished.

Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not
be in use for a prolonged period of time.

Demonstration mode

The first time the unit is plugged in, the
unit will enter the demonstration mode.
You will see words scroll.

To cancel the demonstration mode:

When the unit is in the power
stand-by mode (demonstration
mode), press the SIMBA MODE/
DEMO button. The demonstration
mode will be cancelled and the
display will disappear.

To return to the demonstration mode:

When the unit is in the power stand-by mode, press the SIMBA
MODE/DEMO button again.

Notes:

When the power is on, the SIMBA MODE/DEMO button can be
used to select the simba mode.

Demonstration mode will not be displayed when DC adaptor is
connected or when battery is in use.

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System connections (continued)

DC power connection

To DC IN
12V socket

OR

Plug the AC Adaptor/Car Adaptor into the wall socket/car supply
socket then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 12V socket.
Connection of the AC power lead to the unit disconnects the DC power
supply.

Caution:

Use only AC Adaptor/Car Adaptor with DC 12V output voltage.
Insert the plugs firmly.

Preparation for Use

When the unit is not in use for an extended period, remove the AC
Adaptor/Car Adaptor from the wall socket/car supply socket.

Black

Red

12V

24V

To the wall socket

AC Adaptor
Socket: 12VDC

Car Adaptor
Socket: 12VDC

Attention: connection of DC lead and battery
terminals.

ª : Connect the red battery clip to (+) on

the battery terminal.

· : Connect the black battery clip to (–) on

the battery terminal.
DC power can only be used for a 12V

battery.
Do not use any battery besides a 12V.

Operation with batteries

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1 Disconnect the AC power lead, and remove the battery compart-

ment cover.

Connection of the AC or DC power lead to the unit disconnects
the batteries.

2 Insert 10 "D" size batteries (UM/SUM-1, R20, HP-2 or similar)

into the battery compartment.

When inserting or removing the batteries 5 and ! , push them
towards the · battery terminals.
Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to
malfunction.

Batteries are not included.

3 Replace the battery compartment cover.

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.

Caution:

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

Battery replacement:

Replace the batteries when they become weak and/or recording or
playback is impaired. This may occur even though radio broadcasts
are audible.

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Battery installation

1 Open the battery cover.
2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction

indicated in the battery compartment (back of the battery
cover).

When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the

battery terminals.

3 Close the cover.

Precautions for battery use:

Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for long periods

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

Caution:

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

malfunction.

Battery removal:

Open the battery cover and pull up the battery to take out.

Notes concerning use:

Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the
operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/
SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar)

Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the
sensor on the unit with a soft cloth.

Exposing the sensor on the unit to strong light may interfere with
operation. Change the lighting or the direction of the unit.

Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and
vibrations.

Test of the remote control

Check the remote control after checking all the connections (see
pages 7 - 9).
Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit.

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

Press the ON/STAND-BY button. Does the power turn on? Now, you
can enjoy music.

Remote
sensor

0.2 m - 6 m

(8" - 20')

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General control

Basic Operation

To turn the power on

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

After use:

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

Illumination light control

When the power is turned on, the content of the display is light up.
To dim the light, press and hold the DIMMER/DISPLAY button on the
remote control for more than 2 seconds.

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.

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Simba mode

When the power is first turned on, the
unit will enter the simba mode which
emphasises the bass frequencies, and
"SIMBA MODE" will scroll in. To cancel
the simba
MODE/DEMO button

mode, press the SIMBA

.

Equaliser

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

FLAT No equalisation.

ROCK For rock music.

CLASSIC For classical music.

POPS For pop music.

VOCAL Vocals are enhanced.

JAZZ For jazz.

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Setting the clock (Remote control only)

5 Press

the MEMORY button.

Press
Hold it down to advance continuously.

6 Press

press the MEMORY button.

Press

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

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3 Within 10 seconds, press

"CLOCK", and press the MEMORY button.

the

or

button

to select

4 Press the or button to select 24-hour or 12-hour

display and then press the MEMORY button.

"0:00" The 24-hour display will appear.

(0:00 - 23:59)

"AM 12:00" The 12-hour display will appear.

(AM 12:00 - PM 11:59)

"AM 0:00" The 12-hour display will appear.

(AM 0:00 - PM 11:59)

Hold it down to change the time in 5-minute intervals.

To confirm the time display:

[When the unit is in the stand-by mode]
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
The time display will appear for about 10 seconds.

[When the power is on]
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
Within 10 seconds, press the
The time display will appear for about 10 seconds.

Note:

The "CLOCK" will appear or time will flash to confirm the time display
when the AC power supply is restored after a power failure or unplug­ging the unit. If incorrect, readjust the clock as follows.

To readjust the clock:

Perform "Setting the clock" from step 1. If the "CLOCK" is not appear
in step 3, step 4 (for selecting the 24-hour or 12-hour display) will be
skipped.

To change the 24-hour or 12-hour display:

1 Clear all the programmed contents. [Refer to "Clearing all the

memory (reset)" on page 29 for details.]

2 Perform "Setting the clock" from step 1.

the

or

the

or

the

or

the

or

button

to adjust the hour and then press

button

once to advance the time by 1 hour.

button

to adjust the minutes and then

button

once to advance the time by 1 minute.

or button to display the time.

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Listening to a CD or MP3 disc

This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD for­mat and CD-R/RW with MP3 files, but cannot record on them.
Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the
state of the disc or the device that was used for recording.

MP3 disc:
MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands
for MPEG Audio Layer 3.
MP3 is a type of audio code which is processed by significant
compression from the original audio source with very little loss
in sound quality.

● This system supports MPEG 1 Layer 3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, and
VBR files.

● During VBR file playback, time counter in the FL display may differ
from its actual playback time.

● Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32 ~ 320 kbps.

Note:

● "MP3" indicator will light up after the unit reads information on an
MP3 disc.

Auto power off function:

In the stop mode of CD or MP3 operation, the main unit enters the
stand-by mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.

CD or MP3 disc Playback

■ Playback

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CD(CD) button.
3 Open the CD compartment by pushing the area marked

"PUSH OPEN/CLOSE".

4 Place a disc on the spindle, label side up.

Be sure to place 8 cm (3") discs in the middle of the disc trays.

12 cm (5")

8 cm (3")

5 Close the CD compartment by firmly pushing the right

corner of it.

6 Press the / ( / ) button to start playback.

To stop playback:

Press the ( ) button.

To remove the discs:

In the stop mode, press the PUSH OPEN/CLOSE portion on the CD
door.

Caution:

● Do not place two discs in the spindle.

● Do not play discs with special shapes (heart- or octagon-

shaped). It may cause malfunctions.

● If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the
unit away from the TV or radio.

● If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc will not
play back.

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■ Various disc functions

Function Main Unit Remote

Control

Play Press in the stop mode.

Stop Press in the playback

Operation

mode.

Notes:

● Track up/track down and fast forward/fast reverse are possible
only within individual discs.

● During fast forward/fast reverse, no sound is produced.

■ To change the display (MP3 discs only)

Whilst in the stop mode or playback mode, press the DIMMER/DIS­PLAY button.
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows.

[When in the stop mode]

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Pause Press in the playback

mode. Press the /
( / ) button to resume
playback from the
paused point.

Track up/
Track
down

Fast
forward/
Fast
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.

Total number of tracks

[When in the playback mode]

Track number

Folder name

Elapsed playback
time

Track name

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Track number

Folder name

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Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback

■ To select the desired folder or track by name
(MP3 discs only)

1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the DIMMER/DISPLAY

button to display the folder name.

2 Select the desired folder by pressing the or button.
3 Press the DIMMER/DISPLAY button

to display the track name.

4 Select the desired track by pressing the or button.
5 Press the / ( / ) button to be-

gin playback.

■ Direct track search

By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks on the current
disc can be played.

Use the direct search buttons on
the remote control to select the
desired track whilst playing the
selected disc.

CD or MP3 disc Playback

● The direct search buttons allow you to select up to number 9.

● When selecting number 10 or more, use the "+10" button.

A. For example, to choose 13

1 Press the "+10" button once.
2 Press the "3" button.

B. For example, to choose 30

1 Press the "+10" button three times.
2 Press the "0" button.

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Selected track number

If the direct search buttons are pressed whilst the disc is stopped, press
the / ( / ) button to start the desired track on the current disc.

Notes:

● A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc can­not be selected.

● During random play, direct search is not possible.

■ Repeat play

All tracks or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated.

To repeat all tracks:

Press the / ( / ) button twice.

To repeat a desired track:

Perform steps 1 - 6 in the "Programmed play" section on page 16
and then press the / ( / ) button twice.

To cancel repeat play:

Press the / ( / ) button again. " " will disappear.

■ Random play

The tracks on the disc can be played in random order automatically.

To random play all tracks :

Press the RANDOM button on the remote control.

To cancel random play:

Press the / ( / ) button.
"NORMAL" will appear for 2
seconds.

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● If you press the button during random play, you can move to
the track selected next by the random operation. On the other
hand, the button does not allow you to move to the previous
track. The beginning of the track being played will be located.

● In random play, the unit will select and play tracks automatically.
(You cannot select the order of the tracks.)

Caution:

After performing repeat or random play, be sure to press the ( )
button. Otherwise, the disc will play continuously.

■ Programmed play

You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like.

1

Whilst in the stop mode, press the
MEMORY button to enter the pro-

gramming save mode.

To clear the programmed selections:

Press the CLEAR button on the remote control
whilst the "MEMORY" indicator is flashing.

Each time the button is pressed, one track will
be cleared, beginning with the last track pro­grammed.

To cancel the programmed play mode:

Whilst in the stop mode and the "MEMORY" indicator is lit, press the
CLEAR button on the remote control. The "MEMORY" indicator will
disappear and all the programmed contents will be cleared.

Adding tracks to the programme:

If a programme has been previously stored, the "MEMORY" indicator
will be displayed. Then follow steps 1 - 5 to add tracks. The new
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Press the direct search buttons on
the remote control to select

the desired track.

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

3

Press the MEMORY button to save
the track number.

Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be

4

programmed.

If you make a mistake, the programmed tracks can be cleared
by pressing the CLEAR button.

5

Press the ( ) button.

The total number of memory will ap­pear.

Press the / ( / ) button to start playback.

6

Selected track number

To check which tracks are programmed:

Whilst the unit is stopped in the programmed play mode, press the

button.

Notes:

When open the CD compartment, the programme is automatically
cancelled.
Even if you change the function from CD to another, the pro­grammed selections will not be cleared.
During programme operation, random play is not possible.

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Listening to the radio

Tuning

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

1
2

Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the
desired frequency band (FM, SW-1, SW-2 or MW).

3

Press the TUNING ( or ) button to tune in to the desired
station.

Manual tuning:

Press the TUNING button as many times as required to tune in
to the desired station.

Auto tuning:

When the TUNING button is pressed for more than 0.5
seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will
stop at the first 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 button again.

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.

FM stereo mode indicator

FM stereo receiving indicator

Memorising a station

You can store 40 (FM, SW-1, SW-2 and MW) stations in memory and
recall them at the push of a button. (Preset tuning)

Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 17.

1

Press the MEMORY button to enter the preset tuning sav-

2

ing mode.

Within 30 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to

3

select 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 "MEMORY" and preset number indicators disappear be­fore the station is memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.

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

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set station.

When a new station is stored in memory, the station previously
memorised will be erased.

Note:

The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few hours
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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 memory can be scanned automatically.
(Preset memory scan)

1 Press the PRESET ( or ) button for more than 0.5 seconds.

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

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

tion is located.

To erase entire preset memory

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.
2 Whilst pressing down the REC PAUSE button and the CON-

TINUOUS PLAYBACK button, press the TUNER (BAND)
button until "TUNER CL" appears.

Setting the FM/MW interval

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has established
that member countries should maintain either a 100 kHz or 50 kHz
interval between broadcasting frequencies of FM stations and 10
kHz or 9 kHz for MW stations. The illustration shows the 50/9 kHz
zones (regions 1 and 3), and the 100/10 kHz zone (region 2).
This product is not equipped with a span selector. However, it will be
adjusted to a 50 kHz FM (9 kHz MW) interval when shipped from the
factory.
Before using the unit, be sure to set it to the FM/MW tuning interval
(span) used in your area.

To change the FM/MW tuning interval:

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press and hold down the TUNER (BAND) button, for 3 seconds.

or

3 The display will appear for 2 seconds and the new setting is acti-

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Caution:

When the unit is left for a few hours after the span has been
switched and the AC power lead disconnected, the FM span will
be automatically returned to 50 kHz (MW span to 9 kHz). If this
happens, set the span again.
When the span is switched, all the memorised stations will be can­celled.

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

Before playback:

For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for
the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not
recommended.)

Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, as
they may cause malfunctions.

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

Auto power off function:

In the stop mode of tape operation, the main unit enters the stand­by mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.

Tape Playback

Tape 1 playback (one side)

1

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

2

Press the TAPE (1 2) button to select TAPE 1.

Open the cassette compartment by pushing the area

3

marked " ".

4

Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 cassette compartment
with the side to be played facing towards you.

5

Press the button to start
playback.

Tape play indicator

Continuous playback (TAPE 1 to TAPE 2)

Press the area marked " " and load cassettes into the

1

TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 cassette compartments.
Press the TAPE (1 2) button to select TAPE 1.

2

Press the CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK button.

3
4

Press the TAPE 1 button to start playback.

Playback begins from side A on TAPE 1, the playback se­quence will be as follows:
TAPE 1 side A

To stop playback:

Press the button.

→ TAPE 2 side A → TAPE 2 side B → stop

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To cancel continuous playback:

Press the CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK button again and " "
indicator will disappear.

Note:

This function cannot be operated from TAPE 2.

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Tape 2 playback (two sides)

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

1
2

Press the TAPE (1 2) button to select TAPE 2.

3

Open the cassette compartment by pushing the area
marked " ".

4

Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with
side A facing you.

5

Press the button on the remote control to choose one
side or both sides.

… To listen to both sides.
To play both sides ( ), start from side A. When play-

back starts from side B, side A will not be played.

…For endless repeat play of both sides.

…To listen to one side.

6

Press the button to listen to side A, or the button for
side B.

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Function Main unit Remote control Operation

Fast
forward/
rewind

Caution:

To remove the cassette, press the button, and then open the
compartment.
Before changing from one tape operation to another, press the
button.
If a power failure occurs during tape operation, the tape head will
remain engaged with the tape and the cassette door will not open.
In this case, wait until the power is restored.

Press in the
playback or stop
mode.

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Reverse playForward play

To change the side of tape:

Press the or button during playback.

Mixing from a microphone and TAPE

To listen to mixed signals from an external microphone and
TAPE.

1

To protect the speakers from shock noise and to avoid dis­turbing noises, set the VOLUME control to minimum.

Be sure that the microphone has a 3.5mm (1/8") diameter plug,

and is of 600 ohms impedance: if not, use an appropriate adap­tor.

Connect the microphone plug to the Mixing Mic socket.

2

Press the TAPE (1 2) button.

3

Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 cassette com-

4

partment.
Press the button of the TAPE 1 or TAPE 2.

5

Adjust the volume of the audio source and the microphone

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using the VOLUME control.

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Recording to a cassette tape

Before recording:

When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to
ensure that the desired material is properly recorded.

SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising
from malfunction of this unit.

The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect
on the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).

For recording, use only normal tapes. Do not use metal or
CrO tapes.

Erase-prevention tab of cassette tapes:

When recording on a cassette tape, make sure that the erase­prevention tabs are not removed. Cassettes have removable
tabs that prevent accidental recording or erasing.

To protect the recorded sound, remove the tab after recording.
Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape to record on the tape
without the tab.

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Tab for side B

Side A

Tab for side A

Recording from a CD

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

1
2

Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with
side A facing you.

Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be
performed.

3

Press the CD (CD) button and load the desired disc.
Press the button to choose

4

one side or both sides.

... To record on both sides.
... To record on only one side.

5

Press the button.

Recording will be paused.

6

Press the button to record on side A, or the button for
side B.

CD playback will start approximately 7 seconds after the tape
starts.

To perform programmed recording:

1 Programme discs and tracks. (See page 16.)
2 Press the (TAPE-2 ) button.
3 Press the button to record on side A, or the button for side B.

To stop recording:

Press the ( ) button.
The CD and tape will stop.

Note:

To record on both sides, begin with side A. (If recording is started
from side B, the tape will not switch over to side A.)

Caution:

Do not open the CD compartment during recording.

Auto restart function:

If the recording side is switched from side A to B during recording,
the system will record the interrupted track on side B from its begin­ning. The recording will be made without cutting the beginning of the
track on side B.

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Recording from the radio

Tune in to the desired station. (See page 17.)

1
2

Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment
with the side A facing you.

Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be
performed.

3 Press the button to choose one side or both sides.

… To record on both sides.

…To record on only one side.

4 Press the button.

Recording will be paused.

5 Press the button to record on side A, or the button on

the remote control for side B.

To record on both sides, begin with side A. (If recording is start­ed from side B, the tape will not switch over to side A.)

To interrupt recording:

Press the button.
To resume recording, press the same recording button you pressed
in step 5. Other buttons do not allow resuming.

To stop recording:

Press the button.

Beat cancel switch:

If a whistling noise occurs when recording from an MW, SW1 or SW2
station, set the BEAT CANCEL switch to A, B or C, whichever gives
the best reception.

Recording from the built in microphone

1 Press the TAPE (1 2) button until TAPE 2 appears on the

display.

2 Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment.
3 Press the button to choose one side or both sides.

… To record on both sides.
… To record on only one side.

4 Press the button.

Recording will be paused.

5 Press the button again to begin recording on side A or

button for side B.

Notes:

Do not connect anything to the Mixing Mic socket.
Monitoring of the recording is not possible.
Recording from the built-in microphone is not in stereo.

Mixing recording from microphone and tape

1 Connect the microphone plug to the Mixing Mic socket.
2 Press the TAPE 1 function.
3 Load a blank tape into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment.

Insert a pre-recorded cassette into the TAPE 1 cassette
compartment.

4 Press the button.
5 Press the button of TAPE 1.

Notes:

Place the microphone about 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6") away from the
source.
If the howling occurs, lower the volume or move the microphone
as far as possible from the speaker.
To record the microphone signals only, load a cassette into the
TAPE 2 cassette compartment, set the FUNCTION to TAPE 2.
Press the button and then press the TAPE 2 button.

Caution:

When not using the microphone, remove the microphone plug from
the Mixing Mic socket.

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Recording to a cassette tape (continued)

■ Dubbing from tape to tape

You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2.

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Load a pre-recorded cassette into the TAPE 1 cassette

compartment. Insert a blank tape into the TAPE 2 cassette
compartment.

It is recommended that the recording tape is the same length as
the master tape.

3 Press the TAPE (1 2) button until "TAPE 1" appears on

the display.

The reverse mode will be set to
"".

4 Press the button.

Recording will be paused.

5 Press the TAPE 1 button to start dubbing.

High speed dubbing:

After step 4 of the above operation, press the HI-SPEED DUBBING
button.

Tape Recording

To stop dubbing:

Press the button.
TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 will simultaneously stop.

■ Erasing recorded tapes

1 Load the tape to be erased into the TAPE 2 cassette

compartment with the side to be erased facing towards you.

2 Press the TAPE (1 2) button until "TAPE 1" appears on the

display.

3 Press the button.
4 Press the TAPE 2 button to erase side A, or the button on

the main unit to erase side B.

Note:

Make sure that the TAPE 1 is not in use.

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Do not connect anything to the Mixing Mic socket.

Timer and sleep operation
(Remote control only)

Timer playback:

The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, MP3 disc, tuner,
tape) at the preset time.

Timer recording:

The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset
time.

This unit has 2 types of timer: ONCE TIMER and DAILY TIMER.

Once timer: Once timer play and once timer recording works

for one time only at a preset time.
For example, if you are away but want to record a programme on a
radio station.

Daily timer: Daily timer play and daily timer recording works at

the same preset time everyday.
For example, set the timer as a wake up call every morning.

Using the once timer and daily timer in combination:

For example, use the once timer to record a radio programme, and
use the daily timer to wake up.

1 Set the daily timer (pages 24 - 25).
2 Set the once timer (pages 24 - 25).

1 minute or more

Daily timer Once timer

Start StartStop Stop

Note:

When the setting times for the daily timer and once timer overlap, the
once timer takes priority. Allow an interval of at least 1 minute
between operations.

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"ONCE SET" or "DAILY SET", and press the MEMORY
button.

or

button to select

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■ Timer playback or timer recording
Before setting timer:

1 Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer to page 12).

If it is not set, you cannot use the timer function.

2 For timer playback: Load a cassette or disc to be played.

For timer recording: Load a cassette for recording in the cas-

sette compartment.

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select

"ONCE" or "DAILY", and press the MEMORY button.

Set the unit to the correct time if "ONCE" or "DAILY" does not
appear.

5 Press the

press the MEMORY button.

The illustrations show the daily timer setting.

6 Press the

the MEMORY button.

The illustrations show the timer playback setting in the daily
timer mode.

7 Press the

press the MEMORY button.

or

or

or

button to select "PLAY" or "REC", and

button to adjust the hour and then press

button to adjust the minutes and then

8 Set the time to finish as in steps 6 and 7 above.
9 Switch input with the

MEMORY button.

To select the timer playback source: TUNER, TAPE 1, TAPE 2 or
LINE IN.

To select the timer recording source: TUNER or LINE IN.

● When you select the tuner, select a station by pressing the

or

● If a station has not been programmed, "NO P.SET" will be
displayed and timer setting will be cancelled.

button, and then press the MEMORY button.

or

button, and then press the

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10 Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control, and then

press the MEMORY button.

Do not turn the volume up too high.

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

by mode.

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

12 When the preset time is reached, playback or recording

will start.

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

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

the power stand-by mode automatically.

Advanced Features

Once timer:

The timer will be cancelled.

Daily timer:

The timer will operate at the same time every day. It will con­tinue until the daily timer setting is cancelled. Cancel the daily
timer when it is not used.

Note:

When performing timer playback or recording using another unit con­nected to the CD/LINE INPUT sockets, select "LINE IN" in step 9.

This unit will turn on or enter the power stand-by mode automati­cally, however, the connected unit will not turn on or off.

Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode:

1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
2 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE"

or "DAILY", and press the MEMORY button.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE

CAL" or "DAILY CAL", and press the MEMORY button.
The unit returns to the timer stand-by mode after displaying the
settings in order.

Cancelling the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode:

1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
2 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE"

or "DAILY", and press the MEMORY button.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE

OFF" or "DAILY OFF", and press the MEMORY button.
Timer will be cancelled (the setting will not be cancelled).

Reusing the memorised timer setting:

The timer setting will be memorised once it is entered. To reuse the
same setting, perform the following operations.
1 Turn the power on and press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
2 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE"

or "DAILY", and press the MEMORY button.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE

ON" or "DAILY ON", and press the MEMORY button.

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

mode.

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■ Sleep operation

The CD, MP3 disc, radio and cassette tape can all be turned off
automatically.

1 Play back the desired sound source.
2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the

or

button to select "SLEEP",

and press the MEMORY button.

4 Press the

(Maximum: 3 hours - Minimum: 1 minute)

● 3 hours - 5 minutes 5-minute intervals

● 5 minutes - 1 minute 1-minute intervals

or

button to select the time.

5 Press the MEMORY button.

"SLEEP" will appear.

6 The unit will enter the power stand-by mode automatically

after the preset time has elapsed.

The volume will be turned down 1 minute before the sleep
operation finishes.

To confirm the remaining sleep time:

1 Whilst "SLEEP" is indicated, press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
2 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "SLEEP

X : XX".
"X : XX" is sleep remaining time.

● The remaining sleep time is displayed for about 10 seconds.

● You can change the remaining sleep time whilst it is displayed by

pressing the MEMORY button (steps 4 - 5).

To cancel the sleep operation:

Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst "SLEEP" is indicated.
To cancel the sleep operation without setting the unit to the stand-by
mode, proceed as follows.

1 Whilst "SLEEP" is indicated, press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
2

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "SLEEP
OFF", and press the MEMORY button.

■ 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 tape in the next morning.

Sleep and timer recording:

For example, you can fall asleep listening to the tape and record
radio programmes whilst sleeping.

1 Set the sleep time (see left, steps 1 - 5).

2 Whilst the sleep timer is set, set the timer playback or

recording (steps 2 - 10, pages 24 - 25).

Timer playback or

Sleep timer setting

1 minute - 3 hours Desired time

Sleep operation will
automatically stop.

Caution:

When using the cassette deck, be sure the tape length is long
enough to perform both functions. If you want to sleep and wake up
listening to a tape, and the length of the tape is shorter than the
sleep timer setting, timer playback or recording will not be possible

recording setting

Timer playback or recording
start time

End time

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Enhancing your system

The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail­able lead as shown below.

VCR, DVD, etc.

■ To record on a tape from VCR etc.
1 Insert a cassette in the TAPE 2 cassette compartment.

2 Press the LINE IN button.

To the line
output sockets

Red

White

CD/LINE INPUT

RIGHT LEFT

Red White

RCA lead
(not supplied)

Advanced Features

■ Listening to playback sounds of VCR, DVD, etc.

1 Connect a VCR, DVD, etc. to the CD/LINE INPUT sockets.
2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
3 Press the LINE IN button.
4 Play the connected equipment.

You can enjoy sounds from the supplied speakers.

3 Press the button.
4 Press the or button.
5 Play the VCR, etc.

■ Headphones

● Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the vol-

ume.

● Be sure your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter plug and

impedance between 16 and 50 ohms. The recommended
impedance is 32 ohms.

● Plugging in the headphones disconnects the speakers automati-

cally. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control.

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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

Symptom Possible cause

●

The clock is not set to the
correct time.

●

When a button is
pressed, the unit does
not respond.

●

No sound is heard.

■ CD player

Symptom Possible cause

●

Playback does not start.

●

Playback stops in the
middle or is not per­formed properly.

●

Playback sounds are
skipped, or stopped in
the middle of a track.

●

Did a power failure occur? Reset the
clock. (Refer to page 12.)

●

Set the unit to the power stand-by
mode and then turn it back on.

●

If the unit still malfunctions, reset it.
(Refer to page 29.)

●

Is the volume level set to "0"?

●

Are the headphones connected?

●

Are the speaker wires disconnected?

●

Is the disc loaded upside down?

●

Does the disc satisfy the standards?

●

Is the disc distorted or scratched?

●

Is the unit located near excessive vi­brations?

●

Is the disc very dirty?

●

Has condensation formed inside the
unit?

■ Tuner

Symptom Possible cause

●

The radio makes unusual
noises continuously.

●

Is the unit placed near the TV or
computer?

●

Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial
placed properly? Move the aerial
away from the AC power lead if it's
located nearby.

■ Remote control

Symptom Possible cause

●

The remote control does
not operate.

●

Is the AC power lead of the unit
plugged in?

●

Is the battery polarity correct?

●

Are the batteries dead?

●

Is the distance or angle incorrect?

●

Does the remote control sensor
receive strong light?

■ Cassette deck

Symptom Possible cause

●

Cannot record.

●

Cannot record tracks with
proper sound quality.

●

Cannot erase completely.

●

Sound skipping.

●

Cannot hear treble.

●

Sound fluctuation.

●

Cannot remove the tape.●If a power failure occurs during

●

Is the erase-prevention tab
removed?

●

Is it a normal tape? (You cannot
record on a metal or CrO tape.)

●

Is there any slack?

●

Is the tape stretched?

●

Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or
heads dirty?

playback, the heads remain engaged
with the tape. Do not open the
compartment with great force.

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■ 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 Whilst pressing down the REC PAUSE button and the CON-

TINUOUS PLAYBACK button, press the SIMBA MODE/
DEMO button until "CLEAR AL" appears.

SIMBA

MODE

/DEMO

Caution:

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

■ Condensation

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

■ Before transporting the unit

Remove CDs from the unit. Make sure there is no CD in the disc
spindle. Then, set the unit to the power stand-by mode. Carrying the
unit with discs left inside can damage the unit.

Maintenance

■ Cleaning the tape-handling parts

● Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and

tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with
commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.

● When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc., unplug the unit which

contains high voltages.

B

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

A

E

D

Playback head Erase head
Capstans Recording/Playback head
Pinch rollers

● After long use, the deck's heads and capstans may become mag-

netised, causing poor sound. Demagnetise these parts once eve­ry 30 hours of playing/recording time by using a commercial tape
head demagnetiser. Read the demagnetiser's instructions care­fully before use.

■ 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 malfunc-

tions.

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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

Power source AC 110-127/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 35 W
Output power PMPO: 400 W (Total) (AC operation)

Output terminal Headphones: 16 - 50 ohms

Input terminals Mixing microphone : 600 ohms

Dimensions Width: 300 mm (11-4/5")

Weight 4.12 kg (9.08 lbs.) without batteries

■ Compact disc player

Type Compact disc
Signal readout Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser

Audio channels 2
Filter 8-times over sampling digital filter
D/A converter 1-bit D/A converter
Wow and flutter Unmeasurable (less than 0.001% WRMS)

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

MPO: 36 W (18 W + 18 W) (AC operation,
10% T.H.D)
RMS: 25 W (12.5 W + 12.5 W)
(AC operation,10% T.H.D)

(recommended: 32 ohms)

Line input: 350 mV/47 kohms

Height: 252 mm (9-9/10")
Depth: 260 mm (10-1/4")

pickup

...

■ Radio

Frequency range FM: 88 - 108 MHz

SW1: 3.2 - 7.3 MHz
SW2: 9.5 - 21.85 MHz
MW: 531 - 1,602 kHz

■ Tape recorder

Frequency response 60 - 8,000 Hz (Normal tape)
Signal/noise ratio 40 dB
Wow and flutter 0.3% (WRMS)
Motor DC 12 V electric governor
Bias system AC bias
Erase system Magnet erase

■ Speaker section

Type 2-way type
Speakers 13 cm (5-1/8") Woofer

5 cm (2") Tweeter

Maximum input power 25 W
Rated input power 12.5 W
Impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions Width: 232 mm (9-1/8")

Height: 262 mm (10-5/16")
Depth: 235 mm (9-1/4")

Weight 1.80 kg (3.97 lbs.)/each

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