Sharp XL-UH220H User Manual

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

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM

MODEL

XL-UH220H

OPERATION MANUAL

XL-UH220H Micro Component System consisting of XL-UH220H (main unit) and CP-UH220H (speaker system).

Note:

This product is not compatible with MTP and AAC file systems.

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Special notes

WARNINGS

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

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

 This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers

unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from the socket before any service operation and when not in use for a long period.

 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to

dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Note for users in Australia:

Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving that authority.

For other countries:

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

General Information

CAUTION

 This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.  Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other

than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

Laser Diode Properties Material: GaAIAs Wavelength: 795 nm Emission Duration: continuous Laser Output: max. 0.6 mW

CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

WARNUNG-UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GERÄT GEÖFFNET. NICHT IN DIE STRAHLUNG SCHAUEN ODER DIREKT MIT OPTISCHEN HILFSMITTELN BETRACHTEN.

ATTENTION-RAYON LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. NE PAS REGARDER LE FAISCEAU DIRECTEMENT OU AVEC DES INSTRUMENTS OPTIQUES.

Special Note

Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), revenue-generating streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other revenue-generating content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on revenue-generating physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Accessories

Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

Remote control 1 AM loop aerial 1

FM aerial 1

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

Contents

Page

 General Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 7

 Preparation for Use

System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 10

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

 Basic Operation

General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the clock (Remote Control only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback

Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 16

Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 18

Advanced CD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

MP3/WMA folder mode (only for MP3/WMA ﬁles) . . . . . . .20 - 21

 USB Memory Playback

Listening to USB mass storage device / MP3 Player . . . .22 - 23

To remove USB memory device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Advanced USB playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

 Radio

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 - 26

 Advanced Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 31

Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) . . . . . .32 - 35

Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 - 37

 References

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 - 39

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Precautions

 General

 Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-ventilated

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

 Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from

vibration.

 Keep the unit away from direct sunlight,

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

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

General Information

C (140

F) or to extremely low temperatures.

 If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power

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

 In case of an electrical storm, unplug the

unit for safety.

 Hold the AC power plug by the head when

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

 The AC power plug is used as disconnect

device and shall always remain readily

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

10 cm (4")

operable.

 Do not remove the outer cover, as this

may result in electric shock. Refer

10 cm (4")

D C

B S U

internal service to your local SHARP service facility.

 The ventilation should not be impeded by

covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

 No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be

placed on the apparatus.

 Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery

disposal.

 This unit should only be used within the range of 5˚C - 35˚C

(41˚F - 95˚F).

Warning:

The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage other than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.

 Volume control

The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker efficiency, location, and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels. Do not turn the volume on to full at switch on and listen to music at moderate levels.

Controls and indicators

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 Front panel

Reference page

1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3. Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4. Disc or USB Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5. Disc or USB Play or Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 18

6. ON/STAND-BY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 27

9. Video/Auxiliary/USB Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

10. USB Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

11. Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

12. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

13. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

14. Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Controls and indicators (continued)

General Information

AC INPUT

4 5 10 11

17 18

ANTENNA

75 OHMS

SPEAKERS

RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:

6 OHMS MIN.

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

6 7 8 9

GND

VIDEO/AUX IN

RIGHT LEFT

PRE-OUT

SUBWOOFER

13 14 15

 Display

1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Reference page

3. MP3/WMA Title Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 23

4. MP3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 22

5. WMA Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 22

6. RDS Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7. Trafﬁc Announcement Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

8. Dynamic PTY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

9. Trafﬁc Programme Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

10. Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

11. Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

12. MP3/WMA Total Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

13. Daily Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

14. FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

15. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

16. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 26

17. Extra Bass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

18. Disc or USB Repeat Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 24

19. Disc or USB Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

20. Disc or USB Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 23

 Rear panel

Reference page

1. Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2. AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4. AM Aerial Earth Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5. AM Loop Aerial Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6. Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . 36

7. Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

8. Subwoofer Pre-output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

 Speaker system

1. Tweeter

2. Woofer

3. Bass Reflex Duct

4. Speaker Wire

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5 6

26 27

 Remote control

Reference page

1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 32, 35

4. Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5. Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6. Extra Bass/Demo Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 12

7. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

8. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

9. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 27

10. Video/AUX/USB Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

11. MP3/WMA Folder Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

12. MP3/WMA Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

13. Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

14. Clear/Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

15. Disc Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

16. Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

17. USB Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

18. Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 19

19. Disc/USB Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

20. Disc Play and Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

21. USB Play and Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

22. Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 25

23. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tuner Preset Up,

Time Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16, 22, 25, 26, 27

24. Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tuner Preset Down,

Time Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16, 22, 25, 26, 27

25. Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 25

26. RDS ASPM Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

27. RDS PTY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

28. RDS Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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System connections

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

Right speaker

Preparation for Use

Aerial connection (see page 9)

AM loop aerialFM aerial

ANTENNA

GND

75 OHMS

VIDEO/AUX IN

RIGHT LEFT

SPEAKERS

RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:

6 OHMS MIN.

AC INPUT

RIGHT

LEFT

PRE-OUT

SUBWOOFER

Left speaker

Speaker connection

Wall socket (AC 230 - 240V, 50 Hz)

(see page 9)

AC power connection (see page 10)

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 Aerial connection

Supplied FM aerial:

Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket 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 the AM and Earth (GND) terminals. Position the AM loop aerial for optimum reception. Place the AM loop aerial on 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 >

a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not

ANTENNA

GND

ANTENNA

GND

75 OHMS

VIDEO/AUX IN

RIGHT LEFT

SPEAKERS

RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:

6 OHMS MIN.

AC INPUT

RIGHT

LEFT

PRE-OUT

SUBWOOFER

75 OHMS

 Speaker connection

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

SPEAKERS

RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:

6 OHMS MIN.

ANTENNA

GND

75 OHMS

VIDEO/AUX IN

RIGHT LEFT

SPEAKERS

RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:

6 OHMS MIN.

AC INPUT

RIGHT

LEFT

PRE-OUT

SUBWOOFER

RIGHT

LEFT

BlackRed

Caution:

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

impedance speakers can damage the unit.

 Do not mistake the right and the left

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

SPEAKERS

RATED SPEAKER

6 OHM

PEDANCE:

IN.

S M

 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.

LEFT

RIGHT

Incorrect

 Speaker grilles are removable

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

Preparation for Use

Wall Screws (not supplied)

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System connections (continued)

 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 in the unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode.

SPEAKERS

RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:

6 OHMS MIN.

AC INPUT

RIGHT

LEFT

Note:

 Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not

be in use for a prolonged period of time.

Cooling fan:

The main unit is built with a cooling fan at the rear of the unit for improved cooling. Please do not cover the opening of the fan with any obstacles, as this will block proper ventilation.

Preparation for Use

 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:

ANTENNA

GND

75 OHMS

VIDEO/AUX IN

RIGHT LEFT

When the unit is in the power standby mode (demonstration mode), press the X-BASS/DEMO button on the remote control. The unit will enter

PRE-OUT

SUBWOOFER

the low power consumption mode.

Wall socket (AC 230 - 240V, 50 Hz)

To return to the demonstration mode:

When the unit is in the power stand-by mode, press the X-BASS/ DEMO button on the remote control 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.

ANTENNA

GND

75 OHMS

External FM aerial

AC INPUT

SPEAKERS

RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:

6 OHMS MIN.

RIGHT

ANTENNA

GND

75 OHMS

VIDEO/AUX IN

RIGHT LEFT

LEFT

PRE-OUT

SUBWOOFER

75 ohms coaxial cable

Note:

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

Remote control

 Battery installation

Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). Batteries are not included.

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

the battery compartment.

When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the

battery terminals.

3 Close the cover.

Precautions for battery use:

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

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

Caution:

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

malfunction.

Battery removal:

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

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Notes concerning use:

 Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the

operation becomes erratic.

 Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the

sensor on the unit with a soft cloth.

 Exposing the sensor on the unit to strong light may interfere with

operation. Change the lighting or the direction of the unit if this occurs.

 Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and

vibrations.

 Test of the remote control

Check the remote control after checking all the connections (see pages 8 - 10). 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.

Preparation for Use

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General control

 To turn the power on

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

Basic Operation

After use:

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

 Illumination light control

When the power is turned on, ring around the volume control light up. To turn on/off the light, hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control for more than 2 seconds.

 Volume auto fade-in

If you turn off and on the main unit with the volume set to 27 or higher, the volume starts at 16 and fades in to the last set level.

 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

When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasises the bass frequencies, and "X-BASS" will appear. To cancel the extra button on the remote control

bass mode, press the X-BASS/DEMO .

 Equaliser

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

FLAT

ROCK

CLASSIC

POPS

VOCAL

JAZZ

No equalisation.

For rock music.

For classical music.

For pop music.

Vocals are enhanced.

For jazz.

Setting the clock (Remote Control only)

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

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 button.

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

display and then press the MEMORY button.

"0:00" The 24-hour display will appear. (0:00 - 23:59) "AM 12:00" The 12-hour display will appear. (AM 12:00 - PM 11:59) "AM 0:00" The 12-hour display will appear. (AM 0:00 - PM 11:59)

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

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

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

memory (reset)" on page 38 for details.]

2 Perform "Setting the clock" from step 1.

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Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc

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

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

 This system supports MPEG 1 Layer 3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, and

VBR files.

 During VBR ﬁle playback, time counter in the display may differ

from its actual playback time.

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

WMA: WMA ﬁles are Advanced System Format ﬁles that include audio ﬁles which are compressed with Windows Media Audio codec. WMA is developed by Microsoft as an audio format ﬁle for Windows Media Player.

 "MP3" and "WMA" indicator will light up after the unit reads

information on an MP3 or WMA disc.

 Bitrate which is supported by WMA is 64 ~ 160 kbps.

Auto power on function:

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

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

the "CD" function is activated.

CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback

 CD / button on the remote control: The unit turns on and CD

playback starts (regardless of the last function).

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

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

Auto power off function:

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

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