Sharp XL-UH25H Operation Manual

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM
MODEL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
XL-UH25H Micro Component System consisting of XL-UH25H (main unit) and CP-UH25H (speaker system).
XL-UH25H
OPERATION MANUAL
Note:
This product is not compatible with MTP and AAC file systems.
AUDIO IN
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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.
Do not turn the volume on to full at switch on. Listen to music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Note for users in United Kingdom:
Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Acts 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.

Important Instruction

Note for users in Australia:
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant licenses 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.
CAUTIONS
This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
This unit contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
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Special Note

Contents

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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 only the following accessories are included.
Remote control 1 “AA” size battery (UM/SUM-3, R6,
Antislip speaker cushion sheet
(8 pcs.) 1
HP-7 or similar) 2
(not included for United Kingdom)
FM aerial 1
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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
MP3/WMA folder mode (only for MP3/WMA files) . . . . . . .19 - 20
USB Memory Playback
Listening to USB memory device/MP3 player . . . . . . . . . .21 - 22
To remove USB memory device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Advanced USB memory playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Radio
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 25
Advanced Features
Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) . . . . . .26 - 29
Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
References
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 - 32
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 - 34
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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.
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.
General Information
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, and then turn on your system.
In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for safety.
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
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 a disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable.
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer 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).
The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climates.
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. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
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Controls and indicators

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Front panel

1. Disc Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3. ON/STAND-BY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. Function Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6. Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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7. Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16, 21
8. Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16, 21
9. Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
10. Audio In Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
11. USB Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Reference page
General Information
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Controls and indicators (continued)
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The spec label is located at the bottom of the unit.
MODEL NO.
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM
AC 220 - 240V 50Hz 35 W
SERIAL NO.
The spec label illustration may be different from the actual label used.
XL-UH25H
MADE IN MALAYSIA

Display

1. Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 25
3. Disc or USB Repeat Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. CD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17
5. USB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
6. MP3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 21
7. WMA Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 21
8. Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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9. Daily Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
10. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 22
11. MP3/WMA Title Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21
12. Disc or USB Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
13. Disc or USB Total Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 21
14. Extra Bass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
15. Disc or USB Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 21
16. Disc or USB Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
17. FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
18. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
19. Tuner Receiving Frequency Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Rear panel

1. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Speaker system

1. Full Range
2. Speaker Wire Bass Reflex Duct 3.
Reference page
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2019
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Remote control

Reference page
1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. Clear/Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. Play Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5. USB Stop Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 26
7. Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8. Bass/Treble Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9. Extra Bass/Demo Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 12
10. Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 18, 24, 25, 26
11. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12. Tuner Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
13. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
14. Disc Play and Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
15. USB Play and Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
16. Audio In/USB Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 30
17. Tuning Up, Folder Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 24
18. Track Up or Fast Forward, Tuner Preset Up,
Time Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16, 21, 25, 26
19. Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tuner Preset Down,
Time Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16, 21, 25, 26
20. Tuning Down, Folder Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 24
21. MP3/WMA Folder Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 22
22. MP3/WMA Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
23. Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Right speaker
FM aerial
To a wall socket
Left speaker
AC power connection
(see page 10)
Aerial connection (see page 9)
Speaker connection (see page 9)
Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any connections

System connections

Preparation for Use

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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.
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.

Speaker connection

Connect the black wire to the minus (–) terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal.
Red
Black
Caution:
Use speakers with an impedance of 8 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.
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.

Using antislip speaker cushions

You can install the speakers either vertically or horizontally. Affix the cushions (supplied) to the bottom of the speakers to prevent them from sliding or falling due to vibration.
(Vertical position)
A sheet of speaker cushions (8 pcs) is supplied with this product. Use 4 cushions per speaker.
(Horizontal position)
Incorrect
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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.
Wall socket (AC 220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz)
Note:
Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not be in use for a prolonged period of time.
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:
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 the low power consumption mode.
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.

External FM aerial

75 ohms coaxial cable
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Note:
When an external FM aerial is used, disconnect the supplied FM aerial wire.

Remote control

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Battery installation

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.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Battery removal:
Open the battery cover and pull up the battery to take out.
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 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.
Remote sensor
Preparation for Use
0.2 m - 6 m (8" - 20')
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