Sharp QT-CD161H User Manual

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PORTABLE CD STEREO SYSTEM

MODEL

QT-CD161H

OPERATION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual care­fully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP
product.

NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

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

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

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

DANGER:

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

Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be in­serted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious
electric shock may occur.

To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the
instructions below:

IMPORTANT:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live

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

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

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

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

Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:

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

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

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.

SERVICE INFORMATION

In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair,
please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was
purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact
the telephone number listed below. You will then be
given details of how to obtain service.

Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be ob-

tained from our main parts distributor.

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

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WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
MANCHESTER 0161-682-1415

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SPECIAL NOTES

● The letters in brackets contained in the model
number indicate the colour of the product only.
Operation and specifications are unaffected.

● Recording and playback of any material may

require consent, which SHARP is unable to give.
Please refer particularly to the provisions of the
Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical
Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any sub­sequent statutory enactments and orders.

● This equipment complies with the requirements

of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as
amended by 93/68/EEC.

● When the ON/STAND-BY switch is set at

STAND-BY position, mains voltag e is still pr e s­ent inside the unit.

Warning:

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.

ACCESSORIES

Warning:

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to dripping or splashing liquids.

Caution:

● 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.

Note:

AC power lead × 1

Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing are not included.

Remote control × 1

● The AC power lead and remote con­trol are located in the polystyrene.

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PRECAUTIONS

■ General

● Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or

insecticides on the unit.

● Do not expose the unit to moisture, to tempera­tures higher than 60˚C (140˚F) or to extreme low
temperatures.

● Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong
magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and
electronic/electrical equipment (home compu­ters, facsimiles, etc.) which generates electrical
noise.

● Hold the AC power plug by the head when re­moving it from the AC socket, as pulling the lead
can damage internal wires.

● When cleaning the heads, pinch roller, etc,
remove the AC power plug from the wall socket
as the unit contains high voltages.
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result
in electric shock. Refer internal service to your
local SHARP service facility.

● Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from
vibration, and do not place anything on the top
of the unit.

● If the unit does not work properly whilst in use,
set the ON/STAND-BY switch to STAND-BY and
then to ON again.

● If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it
is suggested that you disconnect the AC power
lead from the AC socket for safety.

Warning:

The voltage used must be the same as that specified
on this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage
other than 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.

■ Condensation

■ 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. Signals are read from the
non-label side. 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.

■ Cassette tape

● For playback, use normal or low-noise tape for

the best sound. (Metal or CrO2 tape is not rec­ommended.)
For recording, use only normal tape.

● Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with large
diameter reels, or poor-quality tapes, as they
may cause malfunctions.

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

● Cassettes have removable tabs which prevent
accidental recording or erasing from taking
place. Removing the tab will protect the corre­sponding side from being erased. Cover the tab
holes with adhesive tape to erase or record
again.

Side A (1)

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 LED 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 LED with a soft cloth before operating the
unit.

Warning:

CD players use a laser pickup which can damage
the eyes if viewed directly. Do not look at the pickup,
and do not touch the pickup directly.

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Tab for side A (1)

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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

12

78 9

45 6

3

13

10

11
12

16 17 18

19 20

21 22

11. (TAPE) Record Button

12. (TAPE) Play Button

13. (TAPE) Rewind Button

14. (TAPE) Fast Forward Button

15. (TAPE) Stop/Eject Button

16. (TAPE) Pause Button

17. Cassette Compartment

18. CD Compartment

19. CD Eject Button

10. (CD) Pause Button

3 (TUNER) Band Selector Button

11. Preset Memory Button

12. (CD) Stop Button

3 (TUNER) Tuning Down Button

13. (CD) Play/Repeat Button

3 (TUNER) Tuning Up Button

14. (CD) Track Up/Cue Button

3 (TUNER) Preset Up Button

15. (CD) Track Down/Review Button

3 (TUNER) Preset Down Button

16. Stand-by, On/Function Switch

17. Extra Bass Button

18. Volume Control

19. (CD) Play Indicator

20. (CD) Repeat Indicator

21. (CD) Pause Indicator

22. Memory Indicator

23. (TUNER) FM Stereo Mode Indicator

23 24

25

14

26

15

29

30

24. (TUNER) FM Stereo Indicator

25. Battery Compartment

26. FM Telescopic Rod Aerial

27. Headphone Socket

28. AC Power Input Socket

29. (CD) Track Down/Review Button

3 (TUNER) Preset Down Button

30. (CD) Pause Button

3 (TUNER) Band Selector Button

31. (CD) Play/Repeat Button

3 (TUNER) Tuning Up Button

32. (CD) Track Up/Cue Button

3 (TUNER) Preset Up Button

33. (CD) Stop Button

3 (TUNER) Tuning Down Button

27

28

31
32

33

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POWER SOURCE

■ AC power

● AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz

● To AC INPUT

Connect the AC power lead to the AC power input
socket, then connect the AC power lead plug to an
AC socket.

Notes:

● If the unit will not be used for a long period of
time, remove the AC power lead from the AC
socket.

● Connection of the AC power lead to the unit
disconnects the batteries.

● Never use a power lead other than the one
supplied. Use of a power lead other than the one
supplied may cause an electric shock or fire.

■ Battery power

Precautions for battery use:

● Insert the batteries according to the direction
indicated on the rear panel.

● Replace all old batteries with new ones at the
same time.

● Do not mix old and new batteries.

● 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.

Caution:

● Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cad-

mium battery, etc.).

● When inserting or replacing the batteries for the

tuner memory for the first time, connect the AC
power cord and set the ON/STAND-BY switch to
ON.
If this operation is not performed, the life of the
tuner memory batteries will be shortened.

Battery replacement:

For the main unit:
Replace the batteries when they become weak

and/or recording or playback is impaired. This may
occur even though radio broadcasts are audible.

For the remote control:

Replace the batteries if the operating distance is
reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.

REMOTE CONTROL

3

4

2

2

1

1 Disconnect the AC power lead, and remove the

battery compartment cover.

2 Insert 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6,

HP-7 or similar) for tuner memory.

3 Insert 8 "D" size batteries (UM/SUM-1, R20,

HP-2 or similar) into the battery compartment.

● When inserting or removing the batteries ④ and
⑧, push them towards the ë battery terminals.

● Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the

unit to malfunction.

● Batteries are not included.

1

5

7

8

6

4 Replace the battery compartment cover.

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● 2 "AA" size batteries
(UM/SUM-3, R6,
HP-7 or similar)

15

● Batteries are not
included.

Remote sensor

0.2 m - 6 m

15

(8" - 20’)

Notes:

● Replace the batteries if the operating distance is
reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.

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

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

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

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COMPACT DISC OPERATION

PAUSE
BAND

POWER

STOP
TUNING

REVIEW /
PRESET

PLAY/REPEAT /
TUNING

CUE /
PRESET

2

3

4

PUSH CLOSE

/
PRESET

BAND

/
TUNING

/
PRESET

TUNING

■ CD playback

1 Set the function switch to CD.

2 Press the CD EJECT button to open the CD

compartment.

3 Place a compact disc on the spindle, label side

up.

● 8 cm (3") discs may be played without an adap­tor.

4 Close the CD compartment by firmly pushing the

corner marked "PUSH CLOSE".

Total num­ber of tracks

5 Press the PLAY/REPEAT (

playback from track 1.

To interrupt playback:

Press the PAUSE BAND (6) button.

To resume playback:

Press the PLAY/REPEAT (

To stop playback:

Press the STOP (■) button.

6 Rotate the VOLUME control towards right to

increase the volume, and towards left to de­crease the volume.

Total playing
time

0 R

Playing time of
the first track

0 R

) button to start

) button.

7 Set the X-BASS switch to ON to emphasise the

bass region of the frequency spectrum.
Set the X-BASS switch to OFF to cancel the extra
bass mode.

Precautions:

● When "no diSC" or track number is displayed,
the power is connected.
If you will not be using the CD player, set the
ON/STAND-BY switch to STAND-BY.

● Do not open the CD compartment whilst the
disc is rotating.

● If the disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside
down, "Er" or "no diSC" will appear in the
display.
Clean, replace, or reload the disc properly.

● Keep foreign objects out of the CD compart­ment.

● Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration may
cause mistracking.

● Keep the CD compartment closed except
when loading discs.

● Playing certain compact discs at a high vol­ume may cause mistracking. In this case,
listen at a lower volume.

● The temperature range for playing compact
discs is recommended to be 5˚C (41˚F) - 35˚C
(95˚F).

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

■ APSS (Auto Program Search System)

APSS automatically locates the beginning of any
track.

To listen again to the track being played:

Press the 5 button for less than 0.5 seconds
during playback.

To move to the beginning of the next track:

Press the 4 button for less than 0.5 seconds
during playback.

Notes:

● To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the

4 (2/4

until the desired track number is shown.

● To start playback from a desired track, press the

4 (2/4

stop mode to select the track number, and then
press the PLAY/REPEAT (

5

) or 5 (

) or 5 (

3/5

) button repeatedly

3/5

) button whilst in the

0 R

) button.

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■ Repeat play

An entire disc can be continuously repeated.

To repeat all of the tracks on the disc:

Press the PLAY/REPEAT (
playback.

Repeat play indicator

To cancel repeat play:

Press the PLAY/REPEAT (

0 R

) button twice during

0 R

) button again.

■ Cue and review

1 Load a disc and begin playback.
2 Hold down the CUE

audible fast forward, and hold down the
REVIEW (
reverse.

3 Normal playback will resume when the

VIEW (
released.

Notes:

● If the end of the disc is reached whilst cueing,
the CD will pause. Press the 3 REVIEW (

5

(■) button to stop CD operation.

● If the beginning of the track is reached whilst

reviewing, the mode will automatically switch to
normal playback at that point.

3 / 5

3 / 5

) button for fast reverse or press the STOP

HEADPHONES

● Be sure your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8")
diameter plug and are between 16 ohms and 50
ohms impedance. The recommended imped­ance is 32 ohms.

● Connect the headphones plug to the PHONES
socket. The speakers will be automatically dis­connected. Adjust the volume by using the VOL­UME control.

2 (2 / 4

) button for audible fast

) or CUE 2 (

2 / 4

) button for

3

3

RE-

) button is

3 /

CASSETTE OPERATION

■ Tape playback

POWER

RECORD

STOP/EJECTF FWD REWINDPLAY

PAUSE

1 Set the function switch to TAPE.

2 Load the cassette into the cassette compart-

ment.

3 Press the PLAY button.
4 To advance the tape, press the STOP/EJECT

button, then press the F FWD button. To rewind,
press the STOP/EJECT button, then press the
REWIND button.

To interrupt playback:

Press the PAUSE button during playback.
Press the PAUSE button again to resume playback.

To stop playback:

Press the STOP/EJECT button.

Precautions:

● Be sure not to press the PLAY and REWIND
buttons simultaneously, or the tape will become
damaged.

● Before changing from one tape operation to
another, press the STOP/EJECT button.

● Do not press the PAUSE button whilst the fast
forward or rewind operations are in progress.
The F FWD or REWIND button will not be re­leased when the tape end is reached. Once this
occurs, press the STOP/EJECT button.

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RADIO OPERATION

PAUSE
BAND

TUNER
MEMORY

POWER

/
PRESET

BAND

STOP
TUNING

PLAY/REPEAT /
TUNING

REVIEW /
PRESET

CUE /
PRESET

/
TUNING

/
PRESET

TUNING

■ Manual tuning

1 Set the function switch to TUNER.

2 Select the desired frequency band. (FM ST, FM

or AM)

FM STEREO

● To receive an FM stereo transmission, press the
BAND button so that the "ST" indicator on the
display lights up.

● The "j" indicator lights up when an FM broad-
cast is in stereo.

ST

FM MONO

AM

■ Preset tuning

You can store up to 30 stations in memory (30
stations consisting of any combination of FM and
AM stations you like) and recall them at the push of
a button. FM stations can be recalled in either stereo
or mono.

1 Perform steps 1 - 3 of the "Manual tuning" sec-

tion.

2 Press the TUNER MEMORY button.

Preset Number

3 Within 5 seconds, press the PRESET (

button until the preset number to be programmed
flashes in the display.

4 Within 5 seconds, press the TUNER MEMORY

button to store that station in the selected station
preset number memory.

● If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators
go out before the station is memorised, repeat
the operation from step 2.

● The preset numbers in step 2 are displayed
starting from the low numbers which have not
been assigned. If the preset numbers are as­signed in order, step 3 can also be omitted.
If you want to change the station assigned to a
preset number, select that preset number in step

3.

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

or to change a preset station.

■ To recall a memorised station

X

or W)

3 Press the TUNING (

the desired station.

● Holding it down for more than 0.5 seconds will
cause the frequency to change rapidly until the
button is released.

● If the FM reception is poor, press the BAND
button so that the "ST" indicator goes out.
Although the reception changes to monaural, the
sound becomes clearer.

● Please note that when the unit is being tuned in
the FM stereo mode, interim station noise as well
as weak stations are suppressed. Only in the FM
monaural mode, can weak and noisy stations be
received.

X

or W) button to tune into

Aerial adjustment:

FM AM

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1 Set the function switch to TUNER.

2 Press the PRESET (

desired preset channel number.

● If there are no stations memorised, this operation
can not be performed.

After use:

Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to STAND-BY.

Notes:

● When the memory batteries are installed in the
unit, the memory recalls the last station received
even after changing the band selector, setting
the ON/STAND-BY switch to STAND-BY or un­plugging the unit from AC power.

● If the memory batteries are not inserted and the
power is disconnected, the tuner’s preset
memories will be erased.

● Replace the memory batteries approximately
once a year.

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X

or W) button to recall the

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RECORDING

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

● The ALC (Automatic Record Level Control) cir­cuit automatically controls the level of the input
signal used for recording.

● The VOLUME and X-BASS controls may be
adjusted with no effect to the recorded signal.
(Variable Sound Monitor)

● Metal and CrO2 tapes cannot be used for recor-
ding.

PAUSE
BAND

RECORD

POWER

STOP
TUNING

STOP/EJECTF FWD REWINDPLAY

PAUSE

PLAY/REPEAT /
TUNING

■ Recording from the built-in CD player

1 Set the function switch to CD.

● Load the disc to be recorded.

2 Load the cassette into the cassette compart-

ment.

3 Press the RECORD button.
4 Press the PLAY/REPEAT (

CD.

Notes:

● If the STOP button on the CD player is pressed
whilst recording, or if the CD comes to its end,
the tape deck will not stop.

0 R

) button on the

■ Recording from the built-in radio

1 Set the function switch to TUNER.

● Tune in to the station to be recorded.

2 Load a blank cassette into the cassette compart-

ment.

3 Press the PAUSE button.
4 Press the RECORD button.
5 Press the PAUSE button again.

■ Erasing a recorded tape

1 Set the function switch to TAPE.

2 Load the tape to be erased into the cassette

compartment.

3 Press the RECORD button.

MAINTENANCE

■ Internal care

● Do not touch the Laser pickup lens. If fingerprints

or dust accumulate on the pickup, clean it gently
with a dry cotton swab.

● Dirty heads, capstan or pinch roller can cause
poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts
with a cotton swab moistened with commercial
head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.

● After long use, the deck’s heads and capstan
may become magnetised, causing poor sound.
Demagnetise these parts once every 30 hours
of playing/recording by using a commercial tape
head demagnetiser. Read the demagnetiser’s
instructions carefully before use.

To record a specific track:

Press the 4 or 5 button on the CD player until
the desired track number is displayed, then start
recording.

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■ External care

● Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and

a diluted soap solution, then wipe with a dry
cloth.

● Do not use chemically treated cleaning cloths or
other chemicals.

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SPECIFICATIONS

SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without
prior notice.

● General

Power source: AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz

Power
consumption:
Output power: MPO (Max.); 8.4 W (4.2 W + 4.2 W)

Speakers: 10 cm (4") full-range speaker x 2
Output terminals: Headphones; 16-50 ohms

Dimensions: Width; 480 mm (18-15/16")

Weight: 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs.) without batteries

DC 12 V ["D" size (UM/SUM-1, R20 or HP-2)
battery × 8]
DC 3 V ["AA" size (UM/SUM-3, R6 or HP-7)
battery × 2 for tuner memory]
20 W

(AC operation)
RMS; 4.6 W (2.3 W + 2.3 W)
(DC operation, 10 % T.H.D.)

(recommended; 32 ohms)

Height; 153 mm (6-1/16")
Depth; 254 mm (10")

● Radio

Frequency range: FM; 87.5 - 108 MHz

AM; 522 - 1,620 kHz

● Tape recorder

Frequency
response:
Signal/noise ratio: 50 dB
Wow and flutter: 0.25 % (WRMS)
Motor: DC 12 V electric governor
Bias system: AC bias
Erase system: Magnet erase

50 - 14,000 Hz (Normal tape)

● Compact disc player

Type: Compact disc
Signal readout: Non-contact, 3-beam semi-

Audio channels: 2
Quantization: 16-bit linear quantization
Filter: 4-times oversampling digital filter
D/A converter: 1-bit D/A converter
Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable

conductor laser pickup

(less than 0.001% W. peak)

TERMS OF GUARANTEE

Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. ("Sharp") guarantees to provide for the repair, or at its option the
replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:-

1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials.

It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect,
tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp.

2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee will not apply if the

product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession.

3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its

appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof
of purchase must be provided.

4. The guarantee does not cover carriage costs, jewelled styli, audio tapes, compact discs or

batteries.

5. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from whom it

was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the Sharp Customer Information
Centre on the telephone number given below.

6. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.

7. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights, and does not affect

these rights in any way.

If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on other Sharp products,
please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number given below.

Sharp Customer Information Centre - Telephone [phone]

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.

Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE

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