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The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail-
able lead as shown below.
able lead as shown below.
Auto power on function:
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
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VIDEO/AUX button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns
on and the "VIDEO" function is activated.
on and the "VIDEO" function is activated.
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/ button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of
the last function starts (CD/TAPE/TUNER/VIDEO).
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Listening to the playback sounds from VCR,
DVD, etc.
DVD, etc.
Note:
To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the televi-
sion.
To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the televi-
sion.
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To record on a tape
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Headphones
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Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the
volume.
volume.
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Be sure your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter plug
and are between 16 ohms and 50 ohms impedance. The recom-
mended impedance is 32 ohms.
and are between 16 ohms and 50 ohms impedance. The recom-
mended impedance is 32 ohms.
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Plugging in the headphones disconnects the speakers automati-
cally. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control.
cally. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control.
VCR, DVD, etc.
To the line
output sockets
output sockets
RCA lead
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Red White
Red
White
1
Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the
VIDEO/AUX IN sockets.
VIDEO/AUX IN sockets.
When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this
unit and the video output to a television.
unit and the video output to a television.
2
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
3
Press the VIDEO/AUX button.
4
Play the connected equipment.
1
Insert a cassette in the cassette compartment.
2
Press the VIDEO/AUX button.
3
Press the
button.
4
Press the / ( ) or button.
5
Play the VCR, DVD, etc.
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Subwoofer connection
When a commercially available speaker with a built-in amplifier is
connected to this unit, you can enjoy sound with emphasised bass.
Connect an RCA lead from a commercially available speaker with a
built-in amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT socket.
connected to this unit, you can enjoy sound with emphasised bass.
Connect an RCA lead from a commercially available speaker with a
built-in amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT socket.
Troubleshooting chart
Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without call-
ing a service technician.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before
calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
ing a service technician.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before
calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
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General
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CD player
Speaker with a
built-in amplifier
Symptom
Possible cause
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The clock is not set to the
correct time.
correct time.
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Did a power failure occur? Reset
the clock. (Refer to page 13.)
the clock. (Refer to page 13.)
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When a button is pressed,
the unit does not respond.
the unit does not respond.
"
Set the unit to the power stand-
by mode and then turn it back on.
by mode and then turn it back on.
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If the unit still malfunctions, reset
it. (Refer to page 31.)
it. (Refer to page 31.)
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No sound is heard.
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Is the volume level set to "0"?
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Are the headphones connected?
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Are the speaker wires discon-
nected?
nected?
Symptom
Possible cause
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Playback does not start.
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Is the disc loaded upside down?
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Playback stops in the mid-
dle or is not performed
properly.
dle or is not performed
properly.
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Does the disc satisfy the stan-
dards?
dards?
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Is the disc distorted or
scratched?
scratched?
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Playback sounds are
skipped, or stopped in the
middle of a track.
skipped, or stopped in the
middle of a track.
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Is the unit located near excessive
vibrations?
vibrations?
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Is the disc very dirty?
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Has condensation formed inside
the unit?
the unit?
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Cassette deck
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Remote control
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Tuner
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If trouble occurs
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
(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.
plug in the unit, and then turn the power on.
Note:
If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the memory by
resetting it.
If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the memory by
resetting it.
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Clearing all the memory (reset)
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by
mode.
mode.
2
Whilst pressing down the
button and the X-BASS/DEMO but-
ton, press the
PRESET button until "CLEAR AL"
appears.
Caution:
This operation will erase all data stored in memory including clock,
timer settings, tuner preset, and CD programme.
Symptom
Possible cause
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Cannot record.
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Is the erase-prevention tab re-
moved?
moved?
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Cannot record tracks with
proper sound quality.
proper sound quality.
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Is it a normal tape? (You cannot
record on a metal or CrO tape.)
record on a metal or CrO tape.)
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Cannot erase completely.
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Sound skipping.
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Is there any slack?
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Is the tape stretched?
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Cannot hear treble.
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Are the capstans, pinch rollers,
or heads dirty?
or heads dirty?
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Sound fluctuation.
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Cannot remove the tape.
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If a power failure occurs during
playback, the heads remain en-
gaged with the tape. Do not open
the compartment with great
force.
playback, the heads remain en-
gaged with the tape. Do not open
the compartment with great
force.
Symptom
Possible cause
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The remote control does
not operate.
not operate.
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Is the AC power lead of the unit
plugged in?
plugged in?
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Is the battery polarity correct?
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Are the batteries dead?
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Is the distance or angle incor-
rect?
rect?
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Does the remote control sensor
receive strong light?
receive strong light?
Symptom
Possible cause
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The radio makes unusual
noises continuously.
noises continuously.
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Is the unit placed near the TV or
computer?
computer?
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Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial
placed properly? Move the aerial
away from the AC power lead if
it's located nearby.
placed properly? Move the aerial
away from the AC power lead if
it's located nearby.
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Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely
humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD
pickup, tape heads, 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 (or cassette) 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.
humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD
pickup, tape heads, 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 (or cassette) 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.
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Before transporting the unit
Remove all CDs from the unit. Your unit checks whether there are
any discs inside the unit when the tray is closed. "NO DISC"
appears if no disc is left. Then, set the unit to the power stand-by
mode. Carrying the unit with discs left inside can damage the unit.
any discs inside the unit when the tray is closed. "NO DISC"
appears if no disc is left. Then, set the unit to the power stand-by
mode. Carrying the unit with discs left inside can damage the unit.
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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 enjoyment from your CD collec-
tion and player.
can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow
the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from your CD collec-
tion and player.
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Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label
side from which signals are read. Do not mark this surface.
side from which signals are read. Do not mark this surface.
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Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive
moisture.
moisture.
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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.
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.
Maintenance
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Cleaning the tape-handling parts
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Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and
tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with
commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with
commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
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When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc., unplug the unit
which contains high voltages.
which contains high voltages.
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After long use, the deck's heads and capstans may become mag-
netised, causing poor sound. Demagnetise these parts once
every 30 hours of playing/recording time by using a commercial
tape head demagnetiser. Read the demagnetiser's instructions
carefully before use.
netised, causing poor sound. Demagnetise these parts once
every 30 hours of playing/recording time by using a commercial
tape head demagnetiser. Read the demagnetiser's instructions
carefully before use.
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Cleaning the CD pickup lens
In order to ensure proper operation of the CD player, preventative
maintenance (cleaning of the laser pickup lens) should be per-
formed periodically. Lens cleaners are commercially available. Con-
tact your local CD software dealer for options.
maintenance (cleaning of the laser pickup lens) should be per-
formed periodically. Lens cleaners are commercially available. Con-
tact your local CD software dealer for options.
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Cleaning the cabinet
Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap
solution, then with a dry cloth.
solution, then with a dry cloth.
Caution:
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Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). It
may damage the cabinet finish.
may damage the cabinet finish.
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Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunc-
tions.
tions.
NO
YES
Correct
Correct
Pinch roller
Erase head
Capstan
Recording/Playback head
A
A
C
D
B
B
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