SHARP XL-30 User Manual

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

XL-30H

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

XL-30H Micro Component System consisting of XL­30H (main unit) and CP-XL40H (speaker system).

CONTENTS

SPESIAL NOTES ...........................................1-2

ACCESSORIES ................................................. 3

PRECAUTIONS .............................................. 3-4

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .. 5-6

PREPARATION FOR USE .............................7-8

SETTING THE CLOCK ..................................... 9

SOUND CONTROL ......................................... 10

COMPACT DISC OPERATION .................. 11-13

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CASSETTE OPERATION................................ 14

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RADIO OPERATION .................................. 15-16

RECORDING ................................................... 17

HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER......... 18-19

HEADPHONES................................................ 20

RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER........... 20

MAINTENANCE .............................................. 20

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 21

SPECIAL NOTES

NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

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

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

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.

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.
T o 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.

IF YOU HA VE 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.

- 0345-125387 -

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

be obtained from our main parts distributor.

WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.

MANCHESTER 0161-682-1415
READING 01189-876444

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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● 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 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.

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.

Warning:

● To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this appliance to dripping or splashing. No ob­jects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.

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.

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ACCESSORIES

Remote control × 1

Note:

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

FM/AM loop aerial × 1

AC power lead × 1

PRECAUTIONS

■ General

● Please ensure that the equipment is positioned

in a well ventilated area and ensure that there is
at least 10cm (4”) of free space along the sides
and back. There must also be a minimum of
20cm (8”) of free space on the top of the unit.

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

● 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.

● The apparatus is designed for use in moderate
climate.

Warning:

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

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■ Volume control

The sound level at a given volume setting depends
on a combination of speaker efficiency , location and
various other factors.
It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume
levels, which occur whilst turning the unit on with
the volume control setting up high, or whilst con­tinually listening at high volumes.

■ 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 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.

■ Care of compact discs

Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, how­ever mistracking can occur due to the 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)

Tab for side B (2) Tab for side A (1)

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NO

YES
Correct

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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

■ Front panel

1. Timer Indicator

2. Record Indicator

3. Sleep Indicator

4. (CD) Repeat Indicator

5. (CD) Play Indicator

6. (CD) Random Indicator

7. (CD/TUNER) Memory Indicator

8. FM Stereo Mode Indicator

9. FM Stereo Indicator

10. CD Compartment

11. On/Stand-by Button

12. (CD/TAPE) Stop Button
(TUNER) Memory Clear Button

13. Record Pause Button

14. Bass/Treble Selector Button

15. Memory/Set Button

16. Clock/Timer/Sleep Button

17. Band Selector Button

18. (CD) Review Button
(TAPE) Rewind Button
(TUNER) Tuning Down Button

19. Function Selector Button

20. Headphone Socket

21. CD Eject Button

22. Remote Control Sensor

23. Volume Select Button

24. (CD) Play/Pause Button
(TAPE) Play Button

25. Jog Dial

26. (CD) Cue Button
(TAPE) Fast Forward Button
(TUNER) Tuning Up Button

27. Volume/Jog Dial Selector Button

28. Cassette Compartment

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17

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19

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3

2

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4

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6

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21

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24
25

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27

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■ Rear panel

1. AC Power Input Socket

2. FM/AM Loop Aerial Socket

3. Speaker Terminals

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2

3
4

5

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11

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18

■ Speaker section

1. Bass Reflex Duct

2. Full-Range Speaker

3. Speaker Wire

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■ Remote control

1. Remote Control Transmitter LED

● Tuner control section

2. Preset Up/Down Buttons

1

2
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● CD control section

3. Clear Button

4. Random/Repeat Button

5. Memory Button

6. Stop Button

7. Play/Pause Button

8. Track Down/Review Button

9. Track Up/Cue Button

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8

9
12

13
14

19
20

21

22

● Tape control section

10. Record Pause Button

11. Rewind Button

12. Stop Button

13. Play Button

14. Fast Forward Button

● Common section

15. Sleep Button

16. Bass Up/Down Buttons

17. Function Selector Buttons

18. On/Stand-by Button

19. Timer Button

20. Clock Button

21. Treble Up/Down Buttons

22. Volume Up/Down Buttons

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PREPARATION FOR USE

● Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket
before connecting or disconnecting any com­ponent.

■ Speaker connection

Right speaker

1

2

Left speaker

White
line

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■ Aerial connection

1

2

FM aerial

Connect the aerial wire to the ANTENNA socket.

FM aerial

Position the FM aerial wire in the direction where
the strongest signal can be received.

AM loop aerial

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

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AM
loop
aerial

Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER termi­nals as shown.
Use speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or
more.
Use of speakers with an impedance less than 4
ohms may damage your unit.

Notes:

● Connect the wire with the white line to the minus
(-) terminal and the plain 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.

● The speaker grille is not removable.

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Notes:

● Do not place the aerial on the main unit as it may
result in noise pickup from the internal digital elec­tronics.
Place the aerial away from the unit for better re­ception.

● If the AM loop aerial and the FM aerial wire are
placed near the AC power lead, interference may
result.

● Do not connect the attached FM aerial to an ex­ternal FM aerial. Otherwise, trouble may occur.

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