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.
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM
MODEL
XL-ES5
XL-ES50
OPERATION MANUAL
XL-ES5 Micro Component System c onsist ing of XL-ES5 (main unit), CPES5F (front speakers) and CP-ES5SW (subwoofer).
XL-ES50 Micro Component System consisting of XL-E S50 (main unit),
CP-ES50F (front speakers) and CP-ES50SW (subwoofer).
The illustrations printed in this operation manual are for the model XLES50.
XL-ES5
XL-ES50
SPECIAL NOTES
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Instruction
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft,
please record below the model number and serial number which
are located on the rear of the unit.
Please retain this information.
Model number.......................................................
Serial number.......................................................
Date of purchase .......................................................
Place of purchase .......................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
XL-ES5
XL-ES50
1 Read Instructi ons - All the saf ety and operating instr uctions sho uld
be read before the product is operated.
2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings - All warnin gs on the produc t and in the operat ing
instructions should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instru ctions - All operat ing and use instructi ons should be
followed.
5 Cleaning - Unplug thi s product from the wall outlet bef ore cleaning.
Do not use liquid cle aners or aeroso l cle aners. Use a damp clo th for
cleaning.
6 Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the prod-
uct manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7 Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near wat er - for ex-
ample, near a bath tub , wash bow l, kitchen sin k, or laundr y tub; in a
wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8 Accessories - Do not pla ce this product on an uns table cart, sta nd,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious dam age to the pro duct. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod , bracket, or table recommend ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the produc t. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9 A product and cart combin ation should be moved wit h
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10 Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for venti-
lation and to ens ure reliable ope rat ion of the pro duc t and to pro tec t it
from overheati ng, and these openin gs must not be blo cked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other sim ilar surfac e. This product sho uld not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is pro vided or the manufacturer ’s instructions hav e been
adhered to.
11 Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power compan y. For produc ts intended to ope rate from batter y
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12 Grounding or Pol arization - This produc t may be equipp ed with a
polarized alter nati ng- cur rent lin e plu g (a plu g hav ing one bla de wid er
than the other). Thi s plug will fit int o the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try rev ersing the plug. If the plu g should still fai l to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding-ty pe plug, a plu g having a thi rd (groundin g) pin. Thi s plug
will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the grounding-type plug.
13 Power-Cord Pro tection - Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be wal ked on or pinche d by items placed
upon or against the m, paying particular att ention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14 Protective Att achment Plug - The produc t is equipped wit h an at-
tachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See
Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If
replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has
used a replaceme nt plug specif ied by the manufa cturer that has the
same overload protection as the original plug.
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XL-ES5
XL-ES50
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system
is connected to the produc t, be sure the antenn a or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
Example of antenna gr oundin g as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI /NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
ANTEN NA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTEN NA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
16 Lightning - For added protectio n for this produc t during a lightn ing
Important Instruction
storm, or when it is lef t unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will pre vent dam age to the produc t due to lig htning and
power-line surges.
17 Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenn a system, ext reme car e should be taken to kee p from
touching such pow er lines or circui ts as contact with the m might be
fatal.
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Overloading - Do not overload wall out lets, ext ension cor ds, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Object and Liq uid Entry - Nev er push object s of any kin d into this
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product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
20 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing cov ers may expose you to dangerous vol tage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
21 Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servic ing to qualif ied ser vice person nel und er the fol low ing
conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d)If the pro duc t doe s not ope rate normally by following the ope rating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exh ibits a distin ct change in perfor mance - this
indicates a need for service.
22 Replacement Par ts - When rep laceme nt parts are requir ed, be sure
the service techni cian has used replaceme nt parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characterist ics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitut ions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
23 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-
uct, ask the ser vic e technician to per for m saf ety che cks to det er mine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
24 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
25 Heat - The produc t should be sit uated awa y from hea t source s such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Accessories
Contents
XL-ES5
XL-ES50
Please confirm that the following accessories are included.
Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-venti-
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lated area and ensure that there is at least 4" (10 cm) of free
space along the sides, top and back of the equipment.
4" (10 cm) 4" (10 cm)
Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from
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vibration.
z 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.
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General Information
z Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than
140°F (60°C) or to extremely low temperatures.
If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power
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cord from the AC outlet. Plug the AC power cord back in, and
then turn on your system.
z In case of an electrical storm, unplug the
unit for safety.
4" (10 cm)
4" (10 cm)
Hold the AC power plug by the head when
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removing it from the AC outlet, as pulling
the cord can damage internal wires.
Do not remove the outer cover, as this
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may result in electric shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service
facility.
This unit should only be used within the range of 41°F - 95°F
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(5°C - 35°C).
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, which occurs while turning the unit
on with the volume control setting up high, or while continually listening at high volumes.