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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 and the clock is displayed, the unit may be brought into operation by the timer
mode or remote control.
present inside the unit. When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY posi-
tion and the clock is displayed, 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 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 splash-
ing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
ing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those spec-
ified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
ified 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.
attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
NOTES
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 Act 1958, the Performers
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and
orders.
unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act
1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and
orders.
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/
23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
The letters in brackets contained in the model number indicate the colour of the
product only. Operation and specifications are unaffected.
product only. Operation and specifications are unaffected.
SD-CX1H 1-Bit Digital Audio System of SD-CX1H (main unit) and CP-CX1H
(speaker system).
(speaker system).
If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product,
please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support. Customers without
internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)
676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).
please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support. Customers without
internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)
676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).
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Contents
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.
this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your
SHARP product.
Contents
Page
Important Instruction
Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
General Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 10
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 10
Preparation for Use
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 14
System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 14
Basic Operation
General Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
CD Playback
Listening to a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 20
MD Playback
Listening to a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23
Advanced CD/MD Playback
Direct Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Repeat or Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Programmed Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Repeat or Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Programmed Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Radio
Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 27
RDS Radio
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 34
MD Recording
Before Recording to a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Recording to a MiniDisc from a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 39
Recording to a MiniDisc from the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Recording to a MiniDisc from a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 39
Recording to a MiniDisc from the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
MD Editing
Titling a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 - 44
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 48
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 48
Advanced Features
Timer and Sleep Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 - 53
Enhancing Your Stereo System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 - 55
Enhancing Your Stereo System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 - 55
References
What is a MiniDisc? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
MiniDisc System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 - 59
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 - 61
MiniDisc System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 - 59
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 - 61
TERMS OF GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover
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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.
ensure that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free space along the sides, top and back
of the equipment.
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.
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.
socket. Plug the AC power lead back in, and then turn on your system.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appa-
ratus.
ratus.
Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.
This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F).
Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from
vibration.
vibration.
Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong
magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and
electronic/electrical equipment (home comput-
ers, facsimiles, etc.) which generates electrical
noise.
magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and
electronic/electrical equipment (home comput-
ers, facsimiles, etc.) which generates electrical
noise.
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for
safety.
safety.
Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing
it from the wall socket, as pulling the lead can dam-
age internal wires.
it from the wall socket, as pulling the lead can dam-
age internal wires.
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in
electric shock. Refer internal service to your local
SHARP service facility.
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 newspa-
pers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
the ventilation openings with items, such as newspa-
pers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
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Warning:
The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this prod-
uct 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.
uct 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.
CD players use a laser pickup which can damage the eyes if viewed directly. Do
not look at the pickup, and do not touch the pickup directly.
not look at the pickup, and do not touch the pickup directly.
This product is equipped with a cooling fan on its back for better heat radiation.
Volume control
The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker efficiency, location,
and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels,
which occurs whilst turning the unit on with the volume control setting up high, or
whilst continually listening at high volumes.
and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels,
which occurs whilst turning the unit on with the volume control setting up high, or
whilst continually listening at high volumes.
Care of compact discs
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking can occur due to an
accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoy-
ment from your CD collection and player.
accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoy-
ment from your 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.
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 dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry
cloth, wiping straight out from the centre, along the radius.
noise or mistracking. If a CD is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry
cloth, wiping straight out from the centre, along the radius.
Accessories
Please confirm that the following accessories are included.
Note:
Only the above accessories are included.
Only the above accessories are included.
Remote control 1
"AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-
7 or similar) 2
AM loop aerial 1
FM aerial 1
Speaker wire 2
AC power lead 1
Non-slip sheet for speakers 8
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