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To use timer and sleep operation together
Example: To fall asleep and wake up to the same radio station
You can play back the same source only (the function cannot be
switched).
You can play back the same source only (the function cannot be
switched).
Caution:
When using the cassette deck, be sure the tape length is long
enough to perform both functions. If you want to sleep and wake up
listening to a tape, and the length of the tape is shorter than the
sleep timer setting, timer playback will not be possible.
When using the cassette deck, be sure the tape length is long
enough to perform both functions. If you want to sleep and wake up
listening to a tape, and the length of the tape is shorter than the
sleep timer setting, timer playback will not be possible.
Enhancing your system
The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail-
able lead as shown below.
able lead as shown below.
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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 television.
To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the television.
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To record on a tape
1
Set the sleep time (steps 1 - 2, page 24).
2
Whilst the sleep timer is set, set the desired playback time
(steps 4 - 6, page 23).
(steps 4 - 6, page 23).
Sleep timer setting
Timer playback setting
Sleep operation will
automatically stop.
automatically stop.
Timer playback
start time
start time
5 minutes - 3 hours
1
Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the VID-
EO/AUX IN sockets.
When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this
unit and the video output to a television.
EO/AUX IN sockets.
When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this
unit and the video output to a television.
2
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
3
Press the FUNCTION button until "AUX" appears on the display.
When operating with the remote control, press the VIDEO/AUX
button.
When operating with the remote control, press the VIDEO/AUX
button.
4
Play the connected equipment.
1
Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with the side to
be recorded on facing you.
be recorded on facing you.
2
Press the FUNCTION button until "AUX" appears on the display.
When operating with the remote control, press the VIDEO/AUX
button.
When operating with the remote control, press the VIDEO/AUX
button.
3
Press the
button.
On the remote control, press the SHIFT button and then the
button.
4
Press the
( ) button.
5
Play the VCR, DVD, etc.
VCR, DVD, etc.
White
Red
To the line output sockets
White
Red
RCA lead
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
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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
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Tuner
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Cassette deck
Symptom
Possible cause
!
The clock is not set to the
correct time.
correct time.
!
Did a power failure occur? Reset
the clock. (Refer to page 11.)
the clock. (Refer to page 11.)
!
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.
!
If the unit still malfunctions, reset
it. (Refer to page 27.)
it. (Refer to page 27.)
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No sound is heard.
!
Is the volume level set to "0"?
!
Are the headphones connected?
!
Are the speaker wires discon-
nected?
nected?
Symptom
Possible cause
!
Playback does not start.
!
Is the disc loaded upside down?
!
Playback stops in the mid-
dle or is not performed
properly.
dle or is not performed
properly.
!
Does the disc satisfy the stan-
dards?
dards?
!
Is the disc distorted or
scratched?
scratched?
!
Playback sounds are
skipped, or stopped in the
middle of a track.
skipped, or stopped in the
middle of a track.
!
Is the unit located near excessive
vibrations?
vibrations?
!
Is the disc very dirty?
!
Has condensation formed inside
the unit?
the unit?
Symptom
Possible cause
!
The radio makes unusual
noises continuously.
noises continuously.
!
Is the unit placed near the TV or
computer?
computer?
!
Is the FM/AM loop aerial placed
properly? Move the aerial away
from the AC power lead if located
nearby.
properly? Move the aerial away
from the AC power lead if located
nearby.
Symptom
Possible cause
!
Cannot record.
!
Is the erase-prevention tab re-
moved?
moved?
!
Cannot record tracks with
proper sound quality.
proper sound quality.
!
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.
!
Sound skipping.
!
Is there slack in the tape?
!
Is the tape stretched?
!
Cannot hear treble.
!
Are the capstans, pinch rollers,
or heads dirty?
or heads dirty?
!
Sound fluctuation.
!
Cannot remove the tape.
!
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.
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Remote control
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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.
(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
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.
2
Whilst pressing down the MEMORY/SET button and the PRESET
button, press the ON/STAND-BY button until "CL" appears.
Caution:
This operation will erase all data stored in memory including clock,
timer settings, tuner preset, and CD programme.
This operation will erase all data stored in memory including clock,
timer settings, tuner preset, and CD programme.
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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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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.
!
Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive
moisture.
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.
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.
Symptom
Possible cause
!
The remote control does
not operate.
not operate.
!
Is the AC power lead of the unit
plugged in?
plugged in?
!
Is the battery polarity correct?
!
Are the batteries dead?
!
Is the distance or angle incor-
rect?
rect?
!
Does the remote control sensor
receive strong light?
receive strong light?
NO
YES
Correct
Correct
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Maintenance
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Cleaning the CD pickup lens
Do not touch the laser pickup lens. If fingerprints or dust accumulate
on the pickup, clean it gently with a dry cotton swab.
on the pickup, clean it gently with a dry cotton swab.
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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:
!
Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). It
may damage the cabinet finish.
may damage the cabinet finish.
!
Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunc-
tions.
tions.
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Cleaning the tape-handling parts
!
Dirty heads, capstan or pinch roller 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.
!
When cleaning the heads, pinch roller, etc., unplug the unit which
contains high voltages.
contains high voltages.
!
After long use, the deck's heads and capstan may become
magnetised, 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.
magnetised, 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.
Erase head
Capstan
Recording/Playback head
Pinch roller
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