Sharp XL-HP404V User Manual

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VIDEO CD MICRO SYSTEM MICRO-CHAÎNE CD VIDÉO SISTEMA MICRO DE CD VÍDEO

MODEL MODÈLE MODELO

XL-HP404V

OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE MANEJO

XL-HP404V Video CD Micro Syst em consisting of XL-HP404V (main unit) and CP-HP404 (speaker system).

Micro-chaîne CD vidéo XL-HP404V composée de XL-HP404V (appareil principal) et de CP-HP404 (enceinte acoustique).

Sistema micro de CD vídeo XL-HP404V que consta de XL-HP404V (aparato principal) y CP-HP404 (sistema de altavoces).

XL-HP404V XL-HP404V CP-HP404

NTSC/PAL

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FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

Please refer to pages E-1 to E-46. Se reporter aux pages F-1 à F-46. Consulte las páginas S-1 a S-46.

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Introduction

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.

Special notes

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Warning:

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 posi tion, the un it may be brought into operation by the timer mode or remote control. This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove cov-

ers 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, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Note:

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

Important Instruction

CAUTION

This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

This product contains a low power laser devi ce. To ensure con-

tinued safety do not remove any c over or a ttempt to gain a ccess to the inside of the product. Refer all s ervicing to qualified personnel.

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Accessories

Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

Contents

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! General Information

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

Controls and ind ic a t or s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 7

! Preparation for Use

Remote cont r ol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

System connect ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 13

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

R6, HP-7 or similar) 2

! Basic Operation

General contr ol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting the cloc k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

! Disc Playback

Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Preparation for video CD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Video CD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 20

AM loop aerial 1 FM aerial 1

Advanced video CD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 - 25

CD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 28

! Radio

Listening to the r ad io . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30

! Tape Playback

Listening to a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 32

Video cable 1

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

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! Karaoke

Playing karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 34

! Tape Recording

Recording on a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 - 37

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! Advanced Features

Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 - 41

Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 43

! References

Troubleshooti ng c ha r t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 - 45

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Specificati ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Precautions

" General

Please ensure that the equipment is positioned i n a well venti-

lated area and ensure that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free space along the sides, top and back of the equipment.

10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")

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, an d 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 re moving it from the

wall socket, as pulling the lead can damage internal wires.

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

The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation

openings with items, such as newspaper s, 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 bat-

tery disposal. This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C - 35°C

(41°F - 95°F).

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 d epends on speaker effi ciency, location, and various ot her factors. It is advisable to avoi d exposure to high volume levels. D o not turn the vol ume 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 dis c surface. Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from yo ur 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 dir ty 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 indic at ors

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Reference page

1.Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

3.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 38, 41

5.Video CD Skip or Previous, CD/MP3 Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind, Tuner Preset Down,

Time Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 19, 30, 32

6.Tape Reverse Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

7.Tape Reverse Mode Select But to n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

8.Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

9.Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

10.Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

11.Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

12.Disc Direct Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

13.Illumination Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

14.Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

15.Video CD Skip or Next, CD/MP3 Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast Wind, Tuner Preset Up,

Time Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 19, 30, 32

16.Memory/Set Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 27 , 3 0 , 3 8 , 4 1

17.Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

18.Extra Bass/Demo Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14

19.Video CD Play or Repeat or Select or Resume, CD/MP3 Disc Play or Repeat,

Tape Forward Play Butto n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 24, 26, 31

20.Video CD Stop or Return,

CD/MP3 Disc/Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20, 32

21.Microphone Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

22.Microphone Socket 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

23.Microphone Socket 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

24.Video CD Playback Control Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

25.Video CD On Screen Display On/O f f But t on . . . . . . . . . . . 25

26.Video CD Digest/Time Search Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24

27.Video CD/CD/MP3 Disc But ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

28.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

29.Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

30.Video/Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

31.Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37

32.Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

33.Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Controls and indicators (continued)

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" Display

Reference page

1.Disc Number Indicat o rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2.Disc Play Indicat or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.Disc Pause Indic a tor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.Disc Repeat Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

6.Video CD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7.CD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

8.MP3 Disc Indicat or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

9.Extra Bass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

10.Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

11.Tape Record Indi c a t or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

12.Timer Play Indic a t or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

13.Timer Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

14.Tape Reverse Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

15.Tape Forward Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

16.Tape Reverse Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

17.Karaoke Mode Indic ator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

18.FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

19.Daily Timer Indic a t or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

20.FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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" Rear panel

1.Video Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.AC Voltage Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10

5.AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 12

7 8

3 4

6.FM 75 Ohms Aerial Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10

7.FM Aerial Earth Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10

8.AM Loop Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10

9.Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . 42

10.Span Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

11.Subwoofer Pre-output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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General Information

" Speaker system

1.Tweeter

2.Woofer

3.Bass Reflex Duct

4.Speaker Wire

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Controls and indicators (continued)

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" Remote control

Reference page

1.Remote Control Trans mitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.Disc Number Select Butt ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.Video CD Skip or Previous, CD/MP3 Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind, Tuner Preset Down,

Time Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 19, 30, 32

4.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5.Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6.Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

7.MP3 Disc Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8

8.Video CD On Screen Display On/Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . 25

9.Video CD Bookmark Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

10.Video CD Digest/Time Search Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24

11.On/Stand-by But t on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

12.Video CD/CD/MP3 Disc Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

13.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

14.Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

15.Video/Auxilia r y Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

16.Video CD Skip or Next, CD/MP3 Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast Wind, Tuner Preset Up,

Time Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 19, 30, 32

17.Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 38, 41

18.PAL/NTSC Selec t Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

19.Disc Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

20.Disc Clear/Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 27

21.Video CD Stop or Return,

CD/MP3 Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20, 32

22.Tape Reverse Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

23.Tape Stop Butt on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

24.Memory/Set Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 27, 30, 38, 41

25.Disc Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

26.Video CD Play or Repeat or Select or Resume,

CD/MP3 Disc Play or R e pe a t But t on . . . . . . . . . 18, 24, 26, 31

27.Tape Forward Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

28.Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37

29.Extra Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

30.Video CD Auto/On Butto n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

31.Video CD Playback Con t rol Auto/Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . 20

32.Echo Level Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

33.Karaoke Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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" Battery installation

1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction indi-

cated in the battery compartment.

When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the

battery terminals.

3 Replace 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 is not to be used for long per iod s

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

Caution:

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

Installing the batteries i ncorrectly may ca use t he unit t o mal func-

tion.

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 i nterfere 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 af ter checking all the connections (see pages 9 - 12). 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

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System connections

Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before any connections.

Aerial connection (see page 10)

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Preparation for Use

FM aerial

Right speaker

Speaker connection (see page 10)

AM loop aerial

Left speaker

To a wall socket

AC power connection (see page 12)

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" Aerial connection

Supplied FM aerial:

Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS terminal and position the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received.

Supplied AM loop aerial:

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

Note:

Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.

Installing the AM loop aerial:

< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >

" Speaker connection

Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal.

BlackRed

Caution:

Use speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or more, as lower im-

pedance speakers can damage the unit. Do not mistake the right and the left chan-

nels. The right speaker is the one on the right side when you face the unit.

Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.

Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be

placed in the bass reflex ducts. Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may

be injured.

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Preparation for Use

Wall Screws (not supplied)

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Preparation for Use

System connections (continued)

! Placing the speaker system

There is no distinction between the right and the left speakers.

Left speaker Right speaker

Notes:

The speakers are magnetically shielded.

Therefore, they do not affect the display even you use them near the TV. However, some colour variation may occur, depending on the type of TV used.

If colour variation occurs...

Turn off the TV (from the power switch). After 15 - 30 minutes, turn the TV on again.

If the colour variation is still present...

Move the speakers further away from the TV. If any kind of magnet or an electromagnet is placed too close to

the TV and the system, irregular colours may appear on the TV screen.

Speaker grilles are removable

Make sure nothing comes into contact with the speaker diaphragm when you remove the speaker grilles.

! TV/monitor connection

If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT socket on the rear of the unit.

To video input socket

Video cable

Note:

If the TV/monitor does not have a video input, the VIDEO OUT socket on the unit should be connected to a VCR with a video input, which in turn should be connected to the TV/monitor through the TV ANTENNA/CABLE input. (Be sure to turn on the VCR, and set the VCR's input mode to "auxiliary".)

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! 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.

! 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 (see page 13).

Notes:

The unit will start the tape initialisation when plugged in to the AC

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.

AC Plug Adaptor

In areas (or countries) where a wall socket as shown in illustration is used, connect the unit using the AC pl ug adaptor supplied with the unit, as illustrated. The AC plug adaptor is not included in areas where the wall socket and AC power plug can be directly connected (see illustration ).

Cooling fan:

This product is equipped with a cooling fan inside, which begins to run at a specified volume level for better heat radiation.

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Turn the selector with a screwdriver until the appropriate voltage number appears in the window (110 V, 127 V, 220 V or 230 V - 240 V AC).

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! Setting the FM/AM span selector

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has established that member countries should maintain either a 100 kHz or a 50 kHz interval between broadcasting f requencies of FM stations and 10 kHz or 9 kHz for AM station. The illustration shows the 50/9 kHz zones (regions 1 and 3), and the 100/10 kHz zone (region 2). Before using the unit, set the SPAN SELECTOR switch (on the rear panel) to the interval (span) of your area.

To change the tuning zone:

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode. 2 Set the SPAN SELECTOR switch (on the rear panel) as follows.

For 50 kHz FM interval (9 kHz in AM) 50/9

For 100 kHz FM interval (10 kHz in AM) 100/10

3 Whilst pressing down the button and the X-BASS/DEMO but-

ton, press the PRESET button until "CLEAR AL" appears.

Caution:

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

! 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 standby mode (demonstration mode), press the X-BASS/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 X-BASS/ DEMO button again.

Note:

When the power is on, the X-BASS/DEMO button can be used to select the extra bass mode.

! External FM aerial

Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception. Consult your dealer.

External FM aerial

75 ohm coaxial cable

Note:

When an external FM aerial is used, disconnect the supplied FM aerial wire.

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General control

! 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 entire display and r ing around the volume control light up. To turn on/off the light, hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control f or more t han 2 sec onds.

! 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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! Bass control (X-BASS)

When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasises the bass f requencies, and "X-BASS" will appear. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS/DEMO (X-BASS) button.

! Equaliser

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

FLAT ROCK CLASSIC POPS VOCAL JAZZ

The sound is not modified. Bass and treble are emphasised.

Treble is cut a little. Bass and treble are slightly emphasised.

Vocals (midrange tones) are emphasised. Treble is slightly emphasised.

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Setting the clock

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

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

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "CLOCK", and press the MEMORY/SET button.

Press the or button to select 24-hour or 12hour display and then press the MEMORY/SET 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)

Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button.

Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously.

Press the or button to adjust the minutes and then press the MEMORY/SET button.

Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 minute. 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 or button to display the time. 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 st ep 1. If the "CLOCK" does not appear in step 3, step 4 (for selecting the 24-hour or 12-hour dis play) 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 45 for details.]

2 Perform "Setting the clock" from step 1.

Note:

The clock can also be set with the remote control.

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Video CD

Any CD that contains motion pictures can be played. You can enjoy motion pictures with the soun d quality of MDs and the picture quality of VHS tapes. Digital compression technology allows the continuous playback of up to 74 minutes from a 12 cm disc. With video CDs, you can select t he items you want to watch from the on-screen menu. Discs which support "Playback control" can display still pictures (see page 20). The disc symbols are found on the disc labels or jackets.

Symbol

Size 8 cm (3") 12 cm (5") Label sides 1 side 1 side Audio recording format Digital

(max. 20 min)

Video recording format MPEG 1

Digital (max. 74 min)

! Types of discs

This unit handles video CDs that support PBC (version 2.0). (PBC is an abbreviation of "Playback control".) You can enjoy the following two t ypes of playback, depending on the disc.

Disc type Features

Video CDs without PBC (version 1.1)

Video CDs with PBC (version 2.0)

Notes:

Analogue system CDVs (12 cm) cannot be played.

Photo CDs and CD-ROMs cannot be played.

Sound and motion pictures can be played using the same control operations as applied to music CDs.

In addition to the features shown above (for discs without PBC), PBC CDs have a menu that is displayed on the TV screen. You can play interactive games and make use of other software with the retrieval function (menu playback). You can also display high resolution or normal still pictures.

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Preparation for video CD playback

! Adjusting the TV and VCR

The TV and VCR input varies according to the connection method. Be sure to make the setti ngs correctly. (Then, follow the playback procedure on page 18 to check the settings.)

Set the input selector to VCR.

Set the input selector to AUX. Set the TV/VCR selector to VCR.

VCR

! Selecting the video output format

Video CD is recorded in PAL or NTSC format. Select the video output format (NTSC or PAL) according to your TV or VCR.

To select the video output format:

Whilst in the stop mode, press the PAL/NTSC button. Each time this button is pressed, the format will change in the following order:

NTSC PAL

Notes:

When you watch a PAL disc in the NTSC mode or an NTSC disc

in the PAL mode, the vertical size of the picture will not be modified. If a multi-mode TV is equipped with an input selector switch, set

the switch to "MULTI MODE". For the details, refer to the TV operation manual. Do not change the video output format during playback. If you do,

the picture signal may not be output properly. Picture may be distorted when the setting i s s witched. This is not

the malfunction of the unit. If the unit is set to the stand-by mode or the function is changed

from CD/VIDEO CD to another, the setting will change back to the state at the factory shipment (default setting). The setting details vary depending on areas. Whilst playing an audio CD or MP3 disc, you cannot switch to

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Playback control:

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Video CDs that support "Playback control" can display still pictures. This function can be used with video CD sof tware (video CDs with playback control) that have a playback method recorded on them. You can select items you want to watch from the menu displayed on the TV screen, or you can show still pictures.

Turn on the TV and set the input selector to "VCR".

! Playback

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

Press the CD/VIDEO CD (CD) button.

Press the 1 button and within 5 seconds, press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray 1.

Place the disc on the disc tray 1, label side up.

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

12 cm (5") 8 cm (3")

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray 1.

You can place discs on the trays 2 - 5 by following steps 3 - 5.

Press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button to start playback.

Playback will begin from track 1 on the disc 1. After that disc fin-

ishes playing, the next disc will automatically play. After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the unit will stop

automatically. When there is no disc in one of the disc trays (1 - 5), the empty

tray will be skipped to the next tray with a disc.

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To exchange other discs whilst playing a disc:

Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons for the stopped disc and within 5 seconds, press the OPEN/CLOSE button and exchange discs.

To remove the discs:

In the stop mode, press the 1 - 5 button and within 5 seconds, press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

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Video CD playback (continued)

Notes:

Playback control allows a video CD to be played back according

to instructions recorded on the disc. The "previous", "next", "return" and "select" operations may function differently, depending on the PBC CDs. Some video CDs with playback control may have an "auto

pause" recorded on them. When such a disc is played, the screen will stop automatically at t he point where an "auto paus e signal" has been inserted. If the picture looks dirty when a video CD is played back, there

may be a scratch on the video CD. Replace it with another vide o CD in good condition.

Caution:

Do not place two discs in one disc tray.

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

as it may cause malfunctions. Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.

If the power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until the power is

restored. If the disc tray is stopped with force, "ER-CD20" will appear on

the display for 3 seconds and the unit will not function. If this occurs, press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode and then turn the power on again. If TV or radio interference occurs dur ing CD oper ation, move the

unit away from the TV or radio. If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc will

skip.

Auto power on function:

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

CD/VIDEO CD (CD) button (main unit and remote control): The

unit turns on and the "CD" function is activated. SELECT/RESUME button on the remote control: The unit

turns on and disc playback starts (regardless of the last function).

/ button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of

the last function starts (CD/VIDEO CD, TAPE , T UNER, VIDEO).

! Various disc functions

Function Main unit Remote

Play Press in the stop

Stop Press in the playback

Pause Press in the playback

Track up/ Track down

(One disc only)

Fast forward/Fast reverse

(One track only)

Notes:

Operations may be different from the above in the P.B.C. mode.

Pictures are shown intermittently and no sound is heard during

fast forward or fast reverse on video CDs. During scan play, no sound is heard. When scan play is per-

formed, colours may fade, pictures may be distorted, or noise bars may be seen.

control

Operation

mode.

mode. Press the / (SELECT/RESUME

) button to resume playback from the paused point.

Press in the playback or stop mode.

If you press the button in the stop mode, press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button to start the desired track.

Press and hold down in the playback mode.

Release the button to resume playback.

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! Playback of a video CD (CDs) with P. B. C. (Ver-

sion 2.0)

Press the / (SELECT/RESUME

) button.

A menu will appear on the TV and playback will be paused.

Select the desired menu number using the direct search buttons on the remote control.

Playback will begin.

After playback has finished, the menu will reappear. Select

the menu number you want to play.

To stop the current operation and return to the menu:

Press the (RETURN ) button for less than 0.5 seconds.

To completely stop the video CD:

Hold down the (RETURN ) button for more than 1 second.

The P.B.C. function will not work in the following conditions.

When repeat, random, programme, direct track search, bookmark, resume, disc digest, track digest or time search play has been selected and playback begins.

! To move the menu screen (menu screen with

more than 1 page) (Video CD with P.B.C. only)

To move to the next menu screen:

Whilst in the stop mode, press the (NEXT ) button.

To return to the previous menu screen:

Whilst in the stop mode, press the ( PREV.) button.

Note:

This function may not work, depending on the disc.

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! To play without activating the playback control

function (Video CD with P.B.C. only)

You can play a video CD with P.B.C. without activating the playback control function. In this case, the menu screen will not appear, and the disc will be played in the same way as a video CD without P.B.C.

Whilst in the stop mode, press the P.B.C (P.B.C AUTO/OFF) button to cancel the P.B.C. mode.

The P.B.C. function cannot be cancelled whilst the menu screen is displayed.

PBC OFF

Press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button.

Playback will begin.

Notes:

The P.B.C. function can also be cancell ed whilst in t he playback

mode. Some video CDs with P.B.C. cannot be played back when the

P.B.C. mode is off.

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Advanced video CD playback

! To specify a disc to play

You can play a disc by specifying the disc number.

Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select the desired disc.

Selected disc number

Within 5 seconds, press the CD DIRECT PLAY button on the main unit.

Playback will begin from track 1 on the chosen disc.

After the last track on the chosen disc is played, the unit stops

automatically.

Note:

If the button of the disc tr ay wi th n o disc is pres se d, pla yba ck will n ot start and the disc indicator will go out.

To stop playback:

Press the (RETURN ) button.

! 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.

Selected track number

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

When selecting number 10 or higher, 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.

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

Notes:

A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc can-

not be selected. During random play, direct search is not possible.

For MP3 discs, you can select the track number but cannot select

the folder by pressing the direct search button(s). This function does not work during P.B.C. play. Cancel the

P.B.C. mode when playing video CDs with P.B.C.

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! To create a bookmark

This function marks the desired scene on the video CD to play it back easily. (Up to 9 scenes per disc can be marked.)

Whilst in the playback mode, press the BOOKMARK button on the remote control when the desired scene is displayed.

"B-M" will appear on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Press the direct search buttons on the remote control to select the scene you want to play back.

Playback will begin from the selected scene.

After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the unit will stop

automatically.

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Up to 9 scenes can be marked.

If more than 9 bookmarks are created, bookmarks will be

erased in the order they were created.

To recall a bookmarked scene:

Whilst in the stop or playback mode, hold down the BOOKMARK button on the remote control for more than 1 second.

"BOOKMARK DIGEST" will appear before the marked scenes and numbers are displayed on the TV screen. Each time a bookmarked scene is displayed, you can hear the first several seconds of the scene. After displaying every scene, this unit will enter the pause mode automatically.

To cancel the bookmark function:

Press the (RETURN ) button.

Notes:

Even if the unit is set to the stand-by mode or the function is

changed from CD/VIDEO CD to some other function, the marks will not be erased. Opening the disc tray automatically erases the marks.

This function is invalid with still pict ures (menu display, photo,

etc.). This function is not available with an audio CD or MP3 disc.

Caution:

This function does not work during P.B.C. play. Cancel the

P.B.C. mode when playing video CDs with P.B.C. This function does not work during programmed play.

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! Time search selection

You can play back from the desired scene by specifying the time.

Whilst in the playback mode, hold down the DIGEST (DIGEST/TIME SEARCH) button to enter the time search mode.

GO TO

Use the direct search buttons on the remote control to specify the time. [For example, to select 2 minutes and 30 seconds.]

Press "0", "2", "3", "0" successively.

GO TO

Selected time

The point of specified time will b e located on the track bein g

played and playback will resume from that point. After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the unit will stop

automatically.

To cancel the time search operation:

Press the (RETURN ) button.

Notes:

Time search mode will be cancelled automatically if the desired

time is not entered within 10 seconds. This operation is not accepted by still pictures (menu display,

photo, etc.). This function is not available with an audio CD or MP3 disc.

Caution:

This function does not work during P.B.C. play. Cancel the

P.B.C. mode when playing video CDs with P.B.C. This function does not work during programmed play.

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! Disc digest selection

You can play back a desired track by selecting one from the 9 displayed tracks on the screen.

Whilst in the stop mode, press the DIGEST (DIGEST/TIME SEARCH) button.

Up to 9 tracks will be displayed on the screen.

Each time a track is displayed, you can hear the first several

seconds of the track.

Press the direct search buttons on the remote control to select the desired track.

Playback will be started from the selected track.

After the last trac k on the fifth dis c is played, the un it will stop

automatically.

When there are more than 9 tracks on the video CD:

Each press of the (NEXT ) button will display the next 9 tracks. Press the ( PREV.) button to return to the previous display.

To cancel the disc digest:

Press the (RETURN ) button.

Notes:

The disc digest function is available only in the stop mode.

This function is not available with an audio CD or MP3 disc.

Caution:

This function does not work in the P.B.C. mode, which will be

automatically cancelled when you press the DIGEST (DIGEST/ TIME SEARCH) button. This function does not work during programmed play.

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! Track digest selection

Each track is divided into 9 sections. You can look at the sections an d sel ect the scene you want t o start watching from. This function is convenient when you want to start from the middle of an undivided track, for example, a movie.

During playback, press the DIGEST (DIGEST/TIME SEARCH) button.

The track being played back will be divided into 9 sections

and playback will be paused. Each time a divided section is displayed, you can hear the

first several seconds of the section.

Press the direct search buttons on the remote control to select the scene you want to watch.

Playback will be started from the selected scene.

After the last trac k on the fifth disc is played, the uni t will stop

automatically.

To cancel the track digest operation:

Press the (RETURN ) button.

Notes:

The track digest function works only during playback.

This operation is not available for short tracks (less than one

minute) or still pictures (menu display, photo, etc.). One track is divided into nine frames of equal playing time.

This function is not available with an audio CD or MP3 disc.

Caution:

This function does not work during P.B.C. play. Cancel the

P.B.C. mode when playing video CDs with P.B.C. This function does not work during programmed play.

! Resume play

This function is to restart playback from the point where it has stopped.

During the stop mode, hold down the / (SELECT/RESUME

) button for more than 1 second.

Playback will begin at the point where playback has stopped.

Notes:

Resume play cannot be activate d when the function is changed

from CD/VIDEO CD to another or the uni t is set to the power stand-by mode. Resume play cannot be performed whilst opening the disc tray or

after changing the disc. This function does not work during P.B.C. play. Cancel the

P.B.C. mode when playing video CDs with P.B.C.

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! To play back the video CD manually

Usually this unit detects the video CD and plays back pict ures and sounds. In case this unit fails to judge it correctly, you can play back the video CD manually.

Press the VCD AUTO/VCD button until "VCD ON" appears on the TV screen.

! Changing the TV screen display

You can check the operation of the main un it by the on-screen d isplay.

Each ti m e t he O SD (O S D ON/OFF) bu tt on is pressed during playback or in the stop mode, the display will change as follows:

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VCD ON

Press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) but ton.

To return to the automatic video CD detection mode:

Press the VCD AUTO/VCD button until "VCD AUTO" appears on the TV screen.

Notes:

This setting will be cancelled when you change the discs.

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Whilst in the "VCD ON" state, you cannot play back audio CDs.

This setting will not work during video CD and MP3 disc play-

back.

VCD AUTO

[During stop mode]

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[During playback]

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Track number

Note:

The displays may differ depending on the discs.

Total number of tracks

Elapsed time

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This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but cannot record. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of the disc or the equipment used for recording.

The following playback functions are the same as video CD operations.

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! Repeat play

Repeat play can play all 5 discs, all t racks on a chosen disc, or a programmed sequence continuously.

To repeat all tracks on up to 5 discs:

Press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button twice.

To repeat desired tracks:

Perform steps 1 - 6 in the "Programmed play" section on page 27 and then press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button twice.

To cancel repeat play:

Press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button again. " " will go out.

To repeat all tracks on the chosen disc:

1 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons. 2 Within 5 seconds, press the CD DIRECT

PLAY button twice.

To cancel repeat play:

Press the CD DIRECT PLAY button again. " " will go out.

Note:

This function also works on video CDs without P.B.C.

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! Random play

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

To random play all tracks on up to 5 discs:

Press the RANDOM button on the remote control.

To cancel random play:

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

To random play all tracks on the chosen disc:

1 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons. 2 Within 5 seconds, press the CD DI-

RECT PLAY button.

3 Press the RANDOM button on the re-

mote control.

To cancel random play:

Press the CD DIRECT PLAY button. "NORMAL" will appear for 2 seconds.

Notes:

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

move to the next track by the random operation. On the other hand, the PREV. 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 CD player will select and play tracks auto-

matically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.) This function also works on video CDs without P.B.C.

Caution:

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

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! Programmed play

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

Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY)

button to enter the programming save mode.

Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select the desired disc.

To clear the programmed selections:

Press the CLEAR/DIMMER 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/DIMMER button on the remote control. The "MEMORY" indicator will disappear and all the programmed contents will be cleared.

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Selected disc number

Press the direct search buttons on the remote control to select the desired track.

Selected track number

You can also select a track by pressing the ( PREV.) or

Disc Playback

(NEXT ) button.

Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to save the track

number.

Repeat steps 2 - 4 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be programmed.

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

Press the (RETURN ) button.

The total number of memory will appear.

Press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button to start playback.

Adding tracks to the programme:

If a programme has been previously stored, the "MEMORY" indicator will be displayed. Then follow steps 1 - 6 to add tracks. The new tracks will be stored after the last track of the original programme.

To check which tracks are programmed:

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

( PREV.) or (NEXT ) button.

Notes:

When a disc with programmed tracks is ejected, the programme

is automatically cancelled. Even if you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by

mode or change the function from CD/VIDEO CD to another, the programmed selection s will n ot be c lea red. During the programme operation, random play is not possible.

During programmed play, the CD DIRECT PLAY button will not

work. When the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button is pressed in P.B.C.

mode, it will be cancelled automatically and the unit will be switched to the programme mode.

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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 proces sed by signi ficant compression from the original audio source with very little loss in sound quality.

Notes:

Due to the structure of its disc information, it takes longer to read

an MP3 disc than a normal CD (approximately 20 to 90 seconds). " " indicator will light up after the unit reads information on an

MP3 disc. This system supports MPEG 1 Layer 3, MPEG 2 Lay er 3, and

VBR files. During VBR file playback, time counter in th e display may differ

from its actual playback time.

! To change the display (MP3 discs only)

Whilst in the stop mode or playback mode, press the MP3 DISPLAY button. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows.

[When in the stop mode]

Total number of tracks Folder name

Track name

[When in the playback mode]

! To select the desired folder or track by name

(MP3 discs only)

Whilst in the stop mode, press the MP3 DISPLAY button to display the folder name.

Select the desired folder by pressing the ( PREV.) or

(NEXT ) button.

Press the MP3 DISPLAY button to display the track name.

Select the desired track by pressing the ( PREV.) or

(NEXT ) button.

Press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button to begin play-

back.

Note:

After selecting a disc with one of the 1 - 5 buttons, the display will not change even if the MP3 DISPLAY button is pressed, and neither the folder nor track name is displayed.

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Track number Elapsed playback

time

Track name

Folder name

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Listening to the radio

Auto power on function:

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

TUNER (BAND) button (main unit and remote control): The unit

turns on and the "TUNER" function is activated.

/ button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of

the last function starts (CD/VIDEO CD, TAPE , T UNER, VIDEO).

! Tuning

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

Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM).

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 auto-

matically at that point. Auto scan tuning will skip w e a k si gn al stat io n s .

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.

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FM stereo receiving indicator

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! Memorising a station

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

Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 29.

Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to enter the preset tuning saving mode.

Within 30 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to select the preset channel number.

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

Within 30 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to store that station in memory.

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

Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a preset 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 should there be a power failure or the AC power lead disc onnection.

! To recall a memorised station

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 b e scanned automa tically. (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 button and the X-BASS/DEMO but-

ton, press the CLOCK/TIMER button until "TUNER CL" appears.

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Listening to a cassette tape

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.

! Tape playback

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

Press the TAPE button.

Open the cassette door by pushing the area marked " PUSH

EJECT".

Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with side A

facing you.

Press the button to choose one side or both sides.

... To listen to both sides.

To play both sides ( ), start from side A. When playback starts from side B, side A will not be played.

... For endless repeat play of both sides. ... To listen to one side.

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

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Reverse play

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Auto power on function:

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

TAPE button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on

and the "TAPE" function is activated. TAPE butt on on the remote control: The unit turns on and side

A playback starts (regardless of the last function).

/ button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of

the last function starts (CD/VIDEO CD, TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO).

! Various tape functions

Function Main unit Remote

control

Side A playback

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Operation

Press in the stop mode.

Caution:

To remove the cassette, press t he (TAPE ) button, and then

open the compartment. 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.

Side B playback

Stop Press in the playback,

Fast forward/Fast rewind

Press in the stop mode.

fast forward or fast rewind mode.

Press in the playback or stop mode.

Tape Playback

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Playing karaoke

You can enjoy karaoke to video CDs, CDs, MP3 Discs , radio, cassettes, and other external devices by connecting a s eparately available microphone to this unit.

Set the MIC LEVEL control to MIN to protect the speakers from shock noise and to avoid disturbing noises.

Connect the microphone(s) to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 socket or both sockets for enjoying duets.

Use a microphone with a 6.3 mm (1/4") plug, an impedance

of 600 ohms. Use a standard plug adaptor when using a microphone with

a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter plug.

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

Press the CD/VIDEO CD, TUNER (BAND), TAPE or VIDEO/ AUX button to select the audio source and play it.

Adjust the volume of the audio source using the VOLUME control.

To control the volume of both microphones, turn the MIC LEVEL control towards MAX to increase and towards MIN to decrease.

Press the ECHO LEVEL + button on the remote control to increase the microphone echo, and the ECHO LEVEL - but-

ton to decrease it.

Notes:

When you sing too loud through the microphone, your voice may

be distorted depending on the devices connected. If this happens, lower the microphone volume. If an extremely sensitive microphone is used, howling may be

generated. The unidirectional microphone is more appropriate for vocal use.

The volume of both microphones is set simultaneousl y. It is rec-

ommended to use microphones of the same sensibility.

If squealing occurs:

Reduce the microphone volume.

Change the direction of the microphone.

Reduce the volume of the main unit.

Move the microphone away from the speakers.

Keep microphones away from each other.

Caution:

When not using the microphone, remove it from the MIC socket.

When connecting or disconnecting t he microphone, set the MIC

LEVEL control to MIN. When using only one microphone, unplug the other.

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! To change the audio mode

Sound of the playback source can be switc hed among the STEREO, L-CH, R-CH, and V-CANCEL (VOCAL CANCEL) modes. The audio mode function is used when the left and r ight channels

have individual signals from each other.

Press the KARAOKE MODE button on the remote control until the desired audio mode is displayed.

Each time the KARAOKE MODE button is pressed, the mod e will c h a nge a s follows:

Notes:

Use discs recorded in stereo. The function will not work with

mono sources. With some discs and tapes the original vocals may still be heard.

Notes on sound multiplexed karaoke discs:

Sound multiplexed karaoke discs are di scs on which the main vocal and the BGM (Background music) have been recorded on one of the two channels and only the BGM on the other.

The function will not work properly with discs which do not belong

to this group. Discs on which vocal has been recorded on the left channel and

music on the right may not play properly.

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STEREO L-CH

STEREO Sounds on the left and right channels are played. L-CH Sounds on the left channel only are played. R-CH Sounds on the right channel only are played. V-CANCEL The main vocal is lowered.

Notes:

The initial audio mode setting is "STEREO".

In any mode other than the STEREO mode, " " will appear.

The setting will remain unchanged when you change the di sc,

you set the unit to the stand-by mode or the function is changed from the CD/VIDEO CD to another function. When playing a sound multiplexed di sc on w hic h a v oc al and music

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R-CH

V-CANCEL

! To change general stereo source to karaoke

source

Even ordinary discs and tapes not re corded specifi cally for karaok e can be used for karaoke just by toning down the main vocal.

Press the KARAOKE MODE button on the remote control until "V-CANCEL" appears in the display.

" " will appear.

! Recording of mixed sound to a cassette tape

You can record mixed sound from the microphone and CD/VIDEO CD, TUNER or VIDEO/AUX.

1 Press the CD/VIDEO CD, TUNER (BAND) or VIDEO/AUX button

to select the audio source.

2 Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with side A facing

you. 3 Press the button. 4 Press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button to record on

side A, or the ( ) button for side B.

! Recording of the microphone signals only to a

cassette tape

1 Press the TAPE button. 2 Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with side A facing

you. 3 Press the button. 4 Press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button to record on

side A, or the ( ) button for side B.

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Tape Recording

Recording on 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 erase-

prevention 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.

Side A

Tab for side B

Tab for side A

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! Recording from a CD (CDs)

You can record the desired CD using the CD DIRECT PLAY button.

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

Press the CD/VIDEO CD (CD) button.

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

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

Press the button to choose one side or both sides.

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

side.

Press the button.

Recording will be paused.

Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select the desired disc.

Within 5 seconds, press the CD DIRECT PLAY button to start recording.

Recording starts from side A.

Recording is started from the selected disc. When the play-

back of the last track is finished or the end of the tape is reached, the disc and the cassette will stop automatically.

Playback of the disc will start approximately 7 seconds after

the tape starts.

To stop recording:

Press the (TAPE ) button. The disc and tape will stop.

Sequential recording from several discs:

1 Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Recording from a CD (CDs)". 2 Within 5 seconds, press the / ( ) button to record on side A,

or the ( ) button for side B.

To perform programmed recording:

1 Programme discs and tracks. (See page 27.) 2 Press the button. 3 Press the / ( ) button to record on side A, or the ( ) button

for side B.

To stop recording:

Press the (TAPE ) button. The disc 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.)

Auto restart function:

If the recording side is switched fr om side A to B during recording, the system will record the interrupt ed 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 on a cassette tape (continued)

! Recording from the radio

Tune in to the desired station (see page 29).

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

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

Press the button to choose one side or both sides.

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

side.

Press the button.

Recording will be paused.

Press the / ( ) button to record on side A, or the ( ) button 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 butt on. To resume recording, press the same recording button you pressed in step 5. Other buttons do not allow resuming.

To stop recording:

Press the (TAPE ) button.

Note:

If you hear a whistling noise whilst recording an AM station, move the AM loop aerial.

! Erasing recorded tapes

1 Press the TAPE button. 2 Follow steps 2 - 5 in "Recording from the radio".

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Timer and sleep operation

Timer playback:

The unit turns on and plays the desired source (video CD, 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 tim er: ONCE T IMER and DAILY TIMER.

Once timer: Once timer play or once timer recording works for

For example, if you are away but want to record a programme on a radio station.

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

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 radi o programme, and use the daily timer to wake up.

1 Set the daily timer (pages 38 - 40). 2 Set the once timer (pages 38 - 40).

Start

Note:

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

one time only at a preset time.

the same preset time every day.

1 minute or more

Daily timer

Stop Start Stop

Once timer

! Timer playback or timer recording

Before setting timer:

1 Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer to page 15).

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

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

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

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

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE" or "DAILY", and press the MEMORY/SET button.

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

sette compartment.

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Timer and sleep operation (continued)

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE SET" or "DAILY SET", and press the MEMO RY/

SET button.

Press the or button to select "PLAY" or "REC", and press the MEMORY/SET button.

White Red

The illustrations show the daily timer setting.

Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button.

The illustrations show the timer playback settin g in the daily timer mode.

Press the or button to adjust the minutes and then press the MEMORY/SET button.

Switch input with the or butto n, and then press the MEMORY/SET button.

To select the timer playback source: CD/VIDEO CD, TUNER or TAPE.

To select the timer recording source: TUNER.

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

or button, and then press the MEMORY/SET

button. If a station has not been programmed, " NO P.SET" will be

displayed and timer setting will be cancelled.

Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control, and then press the MEMORY/SET button.

Do not turn the volume up too high.

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

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

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When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will start.

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

When the timer end time is reached, the system will enter the power stand-by mode automatically.

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 in use.

Note:

When performing timer playback or recording using another unit connected to the VIDEO/AUX IN sockets, select "VIDEO" 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/SET button.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select

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

3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select

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

3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select

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

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

mode.

Note:

The timer can also be set with the remote control.

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Timer and sleep operation (continued)

! Sleep operation

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

Play back the desired sound source.

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.

Within 10 seconds, press the

or button to select "SLEEP", and press the MEMORY/SET button.

Press the or button to select the time. (Maximum: 3 hours - Minimum: 1 minute)

3 hours - 5 minutes 5-minute intervals

5 minutes - 1 minute 1-minute intervals

Press the MEMORY/SET button.

"SLEEP" will appear.

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 remaining sleep 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/SET 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 system 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/SET button.

! To use timer and sleep operation together

Sleep and timer playback:

For example, you can fall asle ep listeni ng to the radi o and wake up to CD in the next morning.

Sleep and timer recording:

For example, you can fall asleep listening to the CD 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 38 - 39).

Sleep timer setting

1 minute - 3 hours

Caution:

When using the cassette deck, be sure the tape length is long enough to perform both functions. I f 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.

Timer playback or recording setting

Sleep operation will automatically stop.

End time

Desired time

Timer playback or recording start 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 the line output sockets

White

Red

! Listening to the playback sounds from VCR,

DVD, etc.

Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the VIDEO/AUX IN sockets.

When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this unit and the video output to a television.

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

Press the VIDEO/AUX button.

Play the connected equipment.

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RCA lead (not supplied)

Auto power on function:

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

VIDEO/AUX button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns

on and the "VIDEO" function is activated.

/ button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of

the last function starts (CD/VIDEO CD, TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO).

Note:

To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the television.

! To record on a tape

Insert a cassette in the cassette compartment.

Press the VIDEO/AUX button.

Press the button.

Press the / ( ) or ( ) button.

Play the VCR, DVD, etc.

! Headphones

Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the

volume. 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. Plugging in the headphones disconnects t he speakers aut omati-

cally. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control.

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! Subwoofer connection

When a commercially available speaker wit h a built-in amplifier is connected to this unit, you can enjoy sound with emphasised bass. Connect an RCA lead from a commerciall y available speaker with a built-in amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT socket.

Speaker with a built-in amplifier

Troubleshooting char t

Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following bef ore 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.

! Video CD

Symptom Possible cause

The picture is not dis-

played during playback.

The picture quality is poor,

or it is distorted.

Did a power failure occur? Reset

the clock. (Refer to page 15.) 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 45.) Is the volume level set to "0"?

Are the headphones connected?

Are the speaker wires discon-

nected? Is the karaoke mode set to "L-

CH", "R-CH" or "V-CANCEL"?

Is the TV unplugged?

Is the unit connected improperly?

Is the input selector on the TV set

to other than "VCR"? Is the unit being played without

selecting video CD? Is the disc very dirty?

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! CD player

Symptom Possible cause

Playback does not start.

Playback stops in the mid-

dle or is not performed properly.

Playback sounds are

skipped, or stopped in the middle of a track.

! 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 disc loaded upside down?

Does the disc satisfy the stan-

dards? Is the disc distorted or

scratched? Is the unit located near excessive

vibrations? Is the disc very dirty?

Has condensation formed inside

the unit?

Is the erase-prevention tab re-

moved? Is it a normal tape? (You cannot

record on a metal or CrO tape.)

Is there slack in the tape?

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.

! 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.

! Karaoke

Symptom Possible cause

The vocal part of a multi-

plexed disc is not heard.

Is the karaoke mode set to "L-

CH", "R-C H" or "V-CANCEL"?

! 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 incor-

rect? Does the remote control sensor

receive strong light?

! Condensation

Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an ex tremely 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) i n 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.

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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 oper ated 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, un plug and

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

Note:

If neither operation above restores t he unit, cl ear al l 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 button and the X-BASS/DEMO but-

ton, press the PRESET button until "CLEAR AL" appears.

Caution:

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

! Before transporting the unit

Remove all CDs from the unit. Make sure there is no CD in the disc tray. 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 s ound and

tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab mois tened with commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc., unplug the unit

which contains high voltages.

Pinch roller Erase head

Capstan Recording/Playback head

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

netised, causing poor sound. Demagnetise these parts once every 30 hours of pla ying/recording time by u sing a commercial tape head demagnetiser. Read the demagnetiser's inst ructions carefully before use.

! Cleaning the cabinet

Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted s oap 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 ins ide of the unit. It may cause m alfunc-

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 110/127/220/230 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power

consumption Dimensions Width: 185 mm (7-1/4")

Weight 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs.)

! Amplifier

Output power MPO: 200 W (100 W + 100 W) (10 % T.H.D.)

Output terminals Speakers: 6 ohms

Input terminals Video/Auxiliary (audio signal):

Video CD

Video output format

115 W

Height: 260 mm (10-1/4") Depth: 307 mm (12")

RMS: 100 W (50 W + 50 W) (10 % T.H.D.) RMS: 76 W (38 W + 38 W) (0.9 % T.H.D.)

Headphones: 16 - 50 ohms (recommended: 32 ohms)

Subwoofer pre-output (audio signal): 200 mV/10 k ohms at 70 Hz

Video out: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)

500 mV/47 k ohms Microphone 1/2: 1 mV/600 ohms

PAL/NTSC

! CD player

Type 5-disc multi-play compact disc player Signal readout Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser

D/A converter 1-bit D/A converter Frequency

response Dynamic range 90 dB (1 kHz)

pickup

20 - 20,000 Hz

! Tuner

Frequency range FM: 88.0 - 108.0 MHz

AM: 531 - 1,602 kHz

! Cassette deck

Frequency response

Signal/noise ratio 50 dB (recording/playback) Wow and flutter 0.3 % (WRMS)

50 - 14,000 Hz (normal tape)

! Speaker

Type 2-way type speaker system

5 cm (2") tweeter 13 cm (5-1/8") woofer

Maximum input power

Rated input power 50 W Impedance 6 ohm s Dimensions Width: 165 mm (6-1/2")

Weight 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.)/each

100 W

Height: 261 mm (10-1/4") Depth: 230 mm (9-1/16")

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