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1. Remote Control Transmitter
2. CD Direct Play Buttons
3. CD Pause Button
4. CD Memory Button
5. CD Track Down or Fast Reverse Button
6. CD Clear Button
7. Tape 1 Play Button
8. Tape 1/Tape 2 Stop Button
9. Equalizer Mode Select Button

10. Tape 2 Record Pause Button
11. CD Button
12. Tuner (Band) Button
13. On/Stand-by Button
14. Extra Bass Button
15. CD Stop Button
16. CD Play or Repeat Button
17. CD Track Up or Fast Forward Button
18. CD Random Button
19. Tuner Preset Up and Down Buttons
20. Tape 2 Play Button
21. Tape 2 Rewind Button
22. Tape 2 Fast Forward Button
23. Video/Auxiliary Button
24. Tape (1    2) Button 
25. Volume Up and Down Buttons

 
  Buttons with "   " mark in the illustration can be operated on the remote control

only.
Other buttons can be operated both on the main unit and the remote control. 

 
 

This product has a transport screw.
Be sure to drive it when transpoting the unit.
Before tuning the power on, be sure to remove the transport screw 
on the back of the unit using a flat-blade screwdriver a coin.

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

The "CLOCK" or time will flash at the push of the CLOCK button when the AC power
supply is restored after a power failure or unplugging the unit.
Readjust the clock as follows.

Perform "Setting the Clock" from the beginning. If the time display is flashing, step 3
(for selecting the 24-hour or 12-hour display) will be skipped.

"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)

Note that this can only be set when the unit is first installed or it has been reset. 
[Refer to "Clearing all the memory (reset)".]

Press the TUNING/TIME (  or  ) button once to advance the time by 1 hour. 
Hold it down to advance continuously.

When the 12-hour display is selected, "AM" will change automatically to "PM".

Press the TUNING/TIME (  or  ) button once to advance the time by 1 
minute. Hold it down to change the time in 5-minute intervals.

The hour will not advance even if minutes advance from "59" to "00".

The clock begins counting from "0" seconds. (Seconds are not displayed.) 
The time display will disappear after a few seconds.

Press the CLOCK button.
The time display will appear for about 5 seconds.

1

Clear all the programmed contents. [Refer to "Clearing all the memory (reset)".]

2

Perform "Setting the Clock" from the beginning.

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RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide.
These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme
signals. They send their station names, and information about the type of pro-
gramme such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, "RDS" and the station name will be displayed.
"TP" (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast car-
ries traffic information, and "TA" (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic
information is on air.
"EON" will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is
broadcast.
"PTYI" (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is
received.
"RT" (Radio Text) will appear whilst the unit receives the Radio text data.
"CT" (Clock Time) will appear whilst the unit receives the RDS CT data.
 
 
You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the main unit only.

 
When you are tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an RDS station
which sends weak signal, the display will change in the following order:

Station name (PS)

Frequency

Programme type (PTY)

RDS clock time

(8 Languages)

 

 

Date (for 3 seconds)

Programme type (PTY)

Clock-time and date (CT)

(English fixed)

 

Radio text (RT)

NO PS

NO PTY

FM 98.80 MHz

NO CT

NO RT

Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and
TA (Traffic Announcement).
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.

 
Note:
When you select a programme in the EON stand-by mode, the unit will display "TI"
instead of "TA".

Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, report-
age and actuality.

Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally
in different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analy-
sis. 

Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.

Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.

Programme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal ele-
ment is fundamental.

All radio plays and serials.

Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional cul-
ture, including language, theatre, etc.

Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.

Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include: 
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.

Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-
rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales
charts. 

Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by
young musicians. 

Current contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening", as op-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music 
styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not
always, vocal, and usually of short duration. 

Classical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Ex-
amples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or
choral works.

Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber mu-
sic, etc., and including Grand Opera.

Musical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly 
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are 
examples.

Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.

Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.

For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.

Programmes about people and things that influence them individually
or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and 
society.

Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature 
of existence and ethics.

Involving members of the public expressing their views either by 
phone or at a public forum.

Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far des-
tinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for 
use for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-
ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.

Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listen-
er might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique 
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.

Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.

Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the 
American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melo-
dy and narrative story line.

Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's lan-
guage, as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK 
inspired and in English.

Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.

Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation, 
usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be 
based on historical events or people.

Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investi-
gative style.

Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receiv-
ers.

Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to 
give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.

No programme type (receive only).

Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.

Traffic announcements are being broadcast.

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Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner without calling a service
technician.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your autho-
rised SHARP dealer or service centre.

 

The clock is not on time.

Did a power failure occur? Reset the 
clock.

When a button is pressed, the unit
does not respond. 

Set this unit to the power stand-by mode 
and then turn it back on.

If the unit still malfunctions, reset it.

No sound is heard.

Is the volume level set to "0"?

Are the headphones connected?

Are the speaker wires disconnected?

Playback does not start.

Is the disc loaded upside down?

Playback stops in the middle or is
not performed properly. 

Does the disc satisfy the standards?

Is the disc distorted or scratched?

Playback sounds are skipped, or
stopped in the middle of a track. 

Is the unit located near excessive vibra-
tions?

Is the disc very dirty?

Has condensation formed inside the unit?

Radio makes unusual noise con-
secutively.

Is the unit placed near the TV or comput-
er?

Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial placed 
properly? Move the AC power lead away 
from the aerial if located near.

Cannot record.

Is the erase-prevention tab removed?

Cannot record tracks with proper
sound quality. 

Is it a normal tape? (You cannot record on 
a metal or CrO  tape.)

Cannot erase completely.

Sound skipping.

Is there any slack?

Is the tape stretched?

Cannot hear treble.

Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or heads 
dirty?

Sound fluctuation.

Cannot remove the tape.

If a power failure occurs during playback, 
the heads remain engaged with the tape. 
Do not open the compartment forcibly. 
Wait until electricity resumes.

The remote control does not oper-
ate.

Is the AC power lead of the unit plugged 
in?

Is the battery polarity respected?

Are the batteries dead?

Is the distance or angle incorrect?

Does the remote control sensor receive 
strong light?

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

If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the memory by resetting it.
 

1

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

2

Whilst pressing down the MEMORY/SET button and the X-BASS/DEMO button,
press the ON/STAND-BY button until "CLEAR AL" appears.

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

On the back of this unit is equipped with a transport screw in order to prevent damage
during transportation.
1

Remove all discs from the unit, close the 
disc tray.
"NO DISC" is displayed.

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the 
stand-by mode.
"GOOD-BYE" is displayed.

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.
Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and vibrations.

Check the remote control after checking all connections have been made correctly.
Face the remote control directly to the remote sensor on the unit.

Press the ON/STAND-BY button. Does the power turn on? Now, you can enjoy the
music.