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

● 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.

● Before plugging  in or unplugging the headphone,

reduce the volume.

● Be sure your headphone has a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter

plug and impedance between 16 and 50 ohms. The
recommended impedance is 32 ohms.

● Plugging in the headphone disconnects the speakers

automatically. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME
control.

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 authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.

■ Listening to the playback sounds of 

Use a connection lead to connect the portable audio
player etc. to the AUDIO IN socket. 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 AUDIO/LINE (INPUT) button on the remote
control or FUNCTION button repeatedly on main unit to
select AUDIO IN function.

Play the connected equipment. If volume level of the
connected device  is too high, sound distortion may
occur. Should this happen, lower the volume of the
connected device. If volume level is too low, increase the
volume of the connected device.

■ Headphones

■ General

● The clock is not set to 

the correct time.

● Did a power failure occur?

Reset the clock. (Refer page 8)

● When a button is 

pressed, the unit 
does not respond.

● Set the unit to the power 

stand-by mode and then 
turn it back on.

● If the unit still malfunctions, 

reset it. (Refer page 25)

● No sound is heard.

● Is the volume level set to “Min”?

● Are the headphones connected?

● Are the speaker wires 

disconnected?

■ iPod, iPhone or iPad

● No sound is 

produced.
No image appears 
on the TV/monitor.

● The iPod, iPhone or iPad is 

not playing.

● The iPod, iPhone or iPad is not 

properly connected to the unit.

● Is the AC power lead of the 

unit plugged in?

● The video cable is not 

properly connected.

● The TV/monitor’s input 

selection is not properly set.

● The iPod TV out feature has 

not been set to output video.

● USB terminal do not support video.

● iPod, iPhone or iPad 

will not charge.

● The iPod, iPhone or iPad is 

not making full contact with 
the  connector.

● Using iPod (3

rd

 generation).

● The iPod or iPhone is not 

supported. Refer to page 11 
for compatible models.

● “This accessory is 

not made to work 
with iPhone” or “This 
accessory is not 
supported by iPhone” 
appears on iPhone 
screen.

● The iPhone battery is low. 

Please charge the iPhone.

● iPhone is not properly 

docked.

■ CD player

● Playback does not 

start.

● Playback stops in the 

middle or is not 
performed properly.

● Is the disc loaded upside 

down?

● 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 vibrations?

● Is the disc very dirty?

● Has condensation formed 

inside the unit?

■ Tuner

● The radio makes 

unusual noises 
continuously.

● Is the unit placed near the 

TV or computer?

● Is the FM aerial placed 

properly? Move the aerial 
away from the AC power 
lead if it is located nearby.

■ USB

● Device cannot be 

detected.

● Is there any MP3/WMA file 

available?

● Is the device properly 

connected?

● Is it an MTP device?

● Does the device contain 

AAC file only?

● Playback does not 

start.

● Is it a copyright protected 

WMA file?

● Is it a false MP3 file?

● Wrong time display.

● Wrong file name 

display.

● Is Variable Bitrate file being 

played back?

● Is the File Name written in 

Chinese or Japanese 
characters?

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Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an
extremely humid environment may cause condensation
inside the cabinet (CD pickup, 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 in 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.

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.

Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on
again.

If the unit  is not restored in the previous operation,
unplug and plug in the unit again, and then turn the
power on.

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

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

If the Network function operates incorrectly, do the reset
operation as below:
During Network function, press and hold CLEAR button
until “Network Clear” appears.
This operation will erase the current Wi-Fi setting.

■ Wi-Fi connection

● Wi-Fi network 

connection failed.

● Is your router Wi-Fi 

certified?

● WPS-Pin and WPS-PBC 

routers is not supported by 
this unit.

● Is the SSID broadcast on 

the Wi-Fi router enabled?

● Avoid using Wi-Fi channel 

which is much overlapped 
by the nearby Wi-Fi 
network.

● Is the unit placed near a 

potential source of 
interference which may 
affect Wi-Fi signal, such as 
microwave ovens?

● Is your PC using a Wi-Fi 

network? Ethernet 
connection for AirPlay / 
DLNA network setup is not 
possible.

● Do not use special 

characters like ‘%, #, *’ to 
rename your router or the 
AirPlay device in the 
setting menu.

■ AirPlay / DLNA

● No AirPlay icon on 

Apple AirPlay 
device or iTunes in 
my PC.

● Is the unit joined to the 

AirPlay network?

● Is the Bonjour service in 

your PC enabled before you 
open iTunes?

● AirPlay connection 

failed with Mac or 
PC.

● Firewalls and security 

software must be disabled.

● Is your network speed fast 

enough? Other devices 
connected to your home 
router might need to be 
turned off.

● Breaking of music 

streaming.

● Restart your Apple AirPlay / 

DLNA device or this unit.

● Stop any internet content 

browsing via your home 
router.

● Enable the Auto Channel 

Scan Option on the Wi-Fi 
router if available.

● Enable the Wireless 

Intelligent Stream Handling 
(WISH) option on the Wi-Fi 
router if available.

● Enable the Quality of 

Service (QoS) option on the 
Wi-Fi router if available.

● Other home routers must be 

turned off.

■ Remote control

● 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 

incorrect?

● Does the remote control 

sensor receive strong light?

■ Condensation

■ If problem occurs

■ Factory reset, clearing all memory

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

While pressing down the OPEN/CLOSE button, press
the ON/STAND-BY button until “Clear All” appears.

■ Network reset

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Remove the iPod, iPhone, iPad, USB memory device and disc from
the unit. Then, set the unit to the power stand-by mode. Carrying the
unit with iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB memory device left connected
or discs left inside might damage the unit.

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 enjoyment 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.

● 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.

Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted
soap solution, then with a dry cloth.

● Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner,

etc.). It may damage the cabinet.

● Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions.

Poor performance during CD playback (skipping or
jumping) can be caused by a dirty or contaminated CD
laser pick up lens. If this happens then the use of a
commercially available CD lens cleaning disc may restore
normal operation. Contact your supplier or local CD
software dealer to obtain CD lens cleaning discs. Ensure all
included instructions/documentation are carefully followed.

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.

■ Before transporting the unit

■ Care of compact discs

■ Cleaning the cabinet

■ Cleaning the CD pickup lens

■ General

AC 220 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz

Power on: 40 W
Power stand-by: 0.4 W (*)

Width: 215 mm (8 - 1/2")
Height: 96 mm (3 - 4/5")

136 mm (5 - 2/5") (with Wi-Fi 

aerial upright)

Depth: 335 mm (13 - 1/5")

2.8 kg (6.2 lbs.)

( * ) This power consumption value is obtained when the

Network Stand-by (demonstration) mode is cancelled in
the power stand-by mode. Refer to page 6 to cancel the
Network Stand-by (demonstration) mode.

■ Amplifier

RMS: 100 W (50 W + 50 W) (10% T.H.D.)
RMS: 66 W (33 W + 33 W) (1% T.H.D.)

Speakers: 4 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz
Subwoofer Pre-out (audio signal): 
200 mV/10 k ohms at 70 Hz
Video output: 1 Vp-p
Headphones: 16 ohms 
(recommended: 32 ohms)

Audio In (Audio signal):
500 mV/47 k ohms
Line in (Analogue input):
500 mV/47 k ohms

■ CD player

Single disc multi-play compact disc player

Non-contact, 3-beam
semiconductor laser pickup

Multi bit D/A converter

Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz
Dynamic range

90 dB (1 kHz)

■ USB (MP3 / WMA)

● Complies with USB 1.1 (Full 

Speed)/2.0 Mass Storage 
Class.

● Support Bulk only and CBI 

protocol.

● MPEG 1 Layer 3

● WMA (Non DRM)

● MP3 (32 ~ 320 kbps)

● WMA (64 ~ 160 kbps)

● Maximum total number of 

MP3/WMA files is 65025.

● Maximum total number of 

folders is 999 INCLUSIVE of 
root directory.

● The ID3TAG information 

supported are TITLE, ARTIST 
and ALBUM only.

● Supports ID3TAG version 1 

and version 2.

● Support USB devices with 

Microsoft Windows/DOS/FAT 
12/FAT 16/ FAT 32.

● 2 kbyte block length for sector.

■ Tuner

FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

40 (FM station)

■ Speaker

2-way type speaker system
2.5 cm (1") Dome-Tweeter
12 cm (4-3/4") Woofer

100 W

50 W

4 ohms

Width: 148 mm (5-13/16")
Height: 262 mm (10-5/16")
Depth: 203.5 mm (8")

2.5 kg (5.4 lbs.)/each

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Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees to provide for the repair, or at its option the replace-
ment, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:-

1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does

not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with
the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp.

2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee will not apply if the product

is used in the course of a business, trade or profession.

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Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must
be provided.

4. The guarantee does not cover carriage costs, audio tapes, compact discs or batteries.

5. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from whom it was

purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the Sharp Customer Information Centre on
the telephone number given below.

6. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.

7. This guarantee is offered as an additional EHQH¿W to your statutory rights, and does not affect these

rights in any way.

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please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number given below.

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Customer support website address - www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.aspx

Telephone 0845 880 0512

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