Sharp Stereo System XL E12H User Manual

ENGLISH  
MODEL  
XL-E12H  
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM  
OPERATION MANUAL  
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.  
XL-E12H Micro Component System consisting of XL-E12H (main unit) and CP-E12H (speaker system).  
VOL  
VOL  
XL-E12  
Accessories  
Volume control  
Please confirm that the following accessories are included.  
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. Do not  
turn the volume on to full at switch on. Listen to music at  
moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure from  
earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.  
L
VO  
L
VO  
Remote control x 1  
“AAA” size battery  
(92L850RC35E004) (UM/SUM-4, R03, HP-16  
or similar) x 2  
Special note  
Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-  
generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), revenue generating streaming  
applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other revenue-generating content distribution systems (pay-  
audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on revenue-generating physical media (compact discs, digital  
versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
SHARP ELECTRONICS (Europe) GmbH  
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Sonninstraße 3, D-20097 Hamburg  
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Precautions  
Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it  
from the wall socket, as pulling the lead can damage  
internal wires.  
The AC power plug is used as a disconnect device and  
shall always remain readily operable.  
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result  
in 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 newspapers,  
tablecloths, curtains, etc.  
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.  
10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")  
10 cm (4")  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
should be placed on the apparatus.  
Attention should be drawn to the environmental  
aspects of battery disposal.  
This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C -  
35°C (41°F - 95°F).  
The apparatus is designed for use in moderate  
climates.  
XL-E12  
10 cm (4")  
Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration.  
Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong  
magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and  
electronic/electrical equipment (home computers,  
facsimiles, etc.) which generate electrical noise.  
Do not place anything on top of the unit.  
Warning:  
The voltage used must be the same as that specified on  
this unit. Using this product 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.  
Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures  
higher than  
temperatures.  
60°C (140°F) or to extremely low  
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.  
In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for safety.  
System connection  
Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any connections.  
Right  
Left  
speaker  
speaker  
Red  
Black  
FM aerial  
Wall socket  
(AC 220 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz)  
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System connection (continued)  
Speaker connection  
AC power connection  
After checking all the connections have been made  
correctly, plug the AC power lead of this unit into the wall  
socket. If you plug in the unit first, the unit will enter the  
stand-by mode.  
Connect the black wire to the minus  
(–) terminal, and the red wire to the  
plus (+) terminal.  
Use speakers with an impedance of  
8 ohms or more, as lower  
impedance speakers can damage  
the unit.  
Do not mistake the right and the left  
channels. The right speaker is the  
one on the right side when you face  
the unit.  
RIGHT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
LEFT  
Note:  
Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit  
will not be in use for a prolonged period of time.  
SPEAKERS  
Incorrect  
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.  
Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the  
bass reflex ducts.  
Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured.  
Remote control  
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a  
long period of time. This will prevent potential damage  
due to battery leakage.  
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium  
battery, etc.).  
Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to  
malfunction.  
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not  
be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or  
the like.  
Battery installation  
Open the battery cover.  
Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated  
in the battery compartment.  
When inserting or removing the batteries, push them  
towards the (–) battery terminals.  
Close the cover.  
1
2
3
Notes concerning use:  
Replace the batteries if the operating distance is  
reduced or if the operation becomes erratic. Purchase  
2 “AAA” size batteries (UM/SUM-4, R03, HP-16 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 if this occurs.  
Caution:  
Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same  
time.  
Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat,  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
shock, and vibrations.  
General Control  
To turn the power on  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
VOLUME  
After use:  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-  
XL-E12  
by mode.  
Volume auto set-in  
If you turn off and on the main unit with volume set to  
16 or higher, the volume will start at 16.  
If you turn the unit off then on again with the volume  
level set to less than 16, it will turn on again at the level  
set.  
Volume control  
Turn the volume knob towards VOLUME +/– (on main unit)  
or press VOL +/– (on remote control) to increase or  
decrease the volume.  
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General Control (continued)  
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc  
Extra bass control (X-BASS)  
Press and hold down (X-BASS)/EQ button, the unit will  
enter the extra bass mode which emphasises the bass  
frequencies and “X-BASS” indicator will light up.  
To cancel the extra bass mode, press and hold down  
(X-BASS)/EQ button again.  
Equaliser  
XL-E12  
Press (X-BASS)/EQ button, the current mode setting will  
be displayed. To change to a different mode, press the (X-  
BASS)/EQ button repeatedly until the desired sound  
mode appears.  
No equalisation.  
No equalization.  
FLAT  
For rock music.  
For rock music.  
ROCK  
For classical music.  
For classical music.  
CLASSIC  
POPS  
For pop music.  
For pop music.  
Vocals are enhanced.  
Vocals are enhanced.  
VOCAL  
For jazz.  
For jazz.  
JAZZ  
Auto power off function  
The main unit will enter the stand-by mode after 15  
minutes of inactivity during:  
CD / USB: In the stop or pause mode.  
AUDIO IN: No detection of input signal or very low sound  
audibility.  
Disc playback  
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
Muting  
2 Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select CD  
The volume is muted temporarily when pressing the  
button on the remote control. Press again to restore the  
volume.  
function.  
3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control  
or  
button on the main unit to open the disc tray.  
4 Place the disc on the disc tray, label side up.  
Function  
When the FUNCTION button is pressed, the current  
function will change to different mode. Press the  
FUNCTION button repeatedly to select desired function.  
CD  
USB  
FM ST  
AUDIO IN  
FM MONO  
Note:  
The backup function will protect the memorized function  
mode for a few hours should there be a power failure or the  
AC power lead becomes disconnected.  
5 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button or button to close the  
disc tray.  
6 Press the  
/
button to start playback. After the last  
track is played, the unit will stop automatically.  
Notes for CD or MP3/WMA disc:  
When the end of the last track is reached during fast  
forward, the CD operation will be stopped. When the  
beginning of the first track is reached during fast  
reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode.  
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Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued)  
Various disc functions  
Repeat play  
Repeat play can play one track, all tracks or a programmed  
sequence continuously.  
Function  
Main  
unit  
Remote  
control  
Operation  
To repeat one track:  
Play  
Press in the stop mode.  
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “REP ONE”  
appears. Indicator  
1 will light up. Press the  
/
button.  
To repeat all tracks:  
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “REP ALL”  
appears. Indicator will light up. Press the button.  
To repeat all desired tracks:  
Stop  
Press in the playback  
mode.  
/
Perform steps 1 - 6 in “Programmed play” section on page  
6 and then press the PLAY MODE button until “REP ALL”  
Pause  
Press in the playback  
appears. Indicator  
will light up. Press the  
/
button.  
mode. Press the  
button to resume  
playback from the  
paused point.  
/
To cancel repeat play:  
Press the PLAY MODE button again until “NORMAL”  
disappears. Indicator “ 1” or “ ” disappears.  
Track up/  
down  
Press in the playback or  
stop mode.  
If you press the button  
in the stop mode, press  
the  
/
button to start  
the desired track.  
Random play  
Fast  
forward/  
reverse  
Press and hold down in  
the playback mode.  
Release the button to  
resume playback.  
The tracks on the disc can be played in random order  
automatically.  
To random play all tracks:  
Press and hold down PLAY MODE button on the remote  
control until “RDM ON” appears and “RDM” icon light up.  
Direct track search  
Press the  
/
button.  
By using the Direct Search buttons, the desired tracks on  
the current disc can be played.  
To cancel random play:  
Press and hold down the PLAY MODE button until “RDM  
ON” appears . “RDM” icon will disappear.  
Use the Direct Search buttons on the remote control to  
select the desired track whilst playing the selected  
disc.  
The Direct Search buttons allow you to select up to  
number 9.  
When selecting number 10 or higher, use the “10+”  
button.  
Notes:  
During random playback, repeat function is not possible.  
Playback will stop after all the tracks is played randomly.  
If you press the  
A. For example, to choose 13  
1 Press the “10+” button once.  
2 Press the “1” button.  
button during random play, you can  
move to the track selected next by the random operation.  
On the other hand, the  
button does not allow you to  
3 Press the “3” button.  
move to the previous track.  
Selected track number  
In random play, the unit will select and play tracks  
automatically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.)  
B. For example, to choose 130  
1 Press the “10+” button twice.  
2 Press the “1” button.  
3 Press the “3” button.  
4 Press the “0” button.  
Notes:  
Procedure to playback CD or MP3/WMA  
disc with folder mode off  
1 Select the CD function, and load a CD or an MP3/WMA  
disc. After disc is loaded, disc info will be displayed.  
2
3
Select desired file to be played back by pressing the  
or button.  
Press the  
A track number higher than the number of tracks on the  
disc cannot be selected.  
During random play, direct search is not possible.  
/
button. Playback will start.  
File name, Title, Artist and Album name are  
displayed if they are recorded on the disc.  
Display content can be changed by pressing the  
(CLEAR)/DISP button.  
To stop playback:  
Press the button on the main unit or remote control.  
Note:  
If the track is skipped during playback, it means “Copyright  
protected WMA file” or “Not supported playback file” is  
selected.  
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Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued)  
2 Press the  
or  
button on the remote control to  
Procedure to playback CD or MP3/WMA  
disc with folder mode on  
select the desired track.  
To play back CD-R/RW.  
1 Select the CD function, and load a CD or an MP3/WMA  
disc. After disc is loaded, disc info will be displayed.  
Press the FOLDER button  
Selected track number  
TOTAL  
indicator  
3 Press the MEMORY button to save the track number.  
Total number of files  
2 Press the PRESET ( or ) button, to select desired  
playback folder. (Folder mode on)  
4 Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can  
be programmed. If you make a mistake, press the  
MEMORY button repeatedly to select the wrong track  
and then press the (CLEAR)/DISP button.  
5 Press the  
/
button to start playback.  
Folder number  
Total files in Folder 3  
6 Press the  
appear.  
button. The total number in memory will  
3 Select desired file to be played back by pressing the  
or button.  
4 Press the  
/
button. Playback will start.  
Folder name, File name, Title, Artist and Album  
name are displayed if they are recorded on the disc.  
Press the PRESET ( or ) button, and the folder  
can be selected even though it is in playback mode.  
It will continue playback mode in the 1st track of the  
selected folder.  
Display content can be changed by pressing the  
(CLEAR)/DISP button.  
To cancel the programmed play mode:  
Whilst in the stop mode and the “MEMORY” indicator is lit,  
press again the  
button on the remote control. The  
“MEMORY” indicator will disappear and all the  
programmed contents will be cleared.  
Folder name display  
File name display  
Adding tracks to the programme:  
If  
a
programme has been previously stored, the  
"MEMORY" indicator will be displayed. Follow steps 1- 4 to  
add tracks. The new tracks will be stored after the last track  
of the previous programme.  
Title display  
Counter display  
Artist display  
Programmed play (CD or MP3/WMA with  
folder mode on)  
Album display  
Note:  
You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the  
order you like.  
If the track is skipped during playback, it means “Copyright  
protected WMA file” or “Not supported playback file” is  
selected.  
1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button on  
the remote control to enter the programming save  
mode.  
Programmed play (CD or MP3/WMA with  
folder mode off)  
You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the  
order you like.  
1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button on  
the remote control to enter the programming save  
mode.  
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Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued)  
2 Press the PRESET (  
or  
) button to select the  
or button on the  
4 Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can  
be programmed.  
desired folder, a then press the  
remote control to select the desired track.  
5 Press the  
/
button to start playback.  
6 During programmed playback, press the  
stop programmed playback.  
button to  
Notes:  
When a disc is ejected, the programme is automatically  
cancelled.  
Selected track number  
If you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the  
stand-by mode or change the function from CD to  
another, the programmed selections will be cleared.  
3 Press the MEMORY button to save the track number.  
During the programme operation, random play is not  
possible.  
Listening to USB mass storage device/MP3 player  
The following functions are the same as CD operation:  
Page  
Direct track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Random play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Programmed play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Note:  
XL-E12  
If USB memory device is not connected, “NO MEDIA” will  
be shown on the display.  
To remove USB memory device  
1 Press the button to stop playback.  
2 Press the  
button again and wait until “OK” is  
displayed.  
Note:  
This USB mass storage device or MP3 player is not  
compatible with MTP and AAC file systems.  
To play back USB/MP3 player  
3 Disconnect USB memory device from the USB terminal.  
1 Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select USB  
function. Connect the USB memory device that has  
MP3/WMA format files on the unit. When the USB  
memory is connected to the main unit, the device  
information will be displayed.  
Notes:  
SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data whilst the  
USB memory device is connected to the audio system.  
Files compressed in MP3 and/or WMA format can be played  
back when connected to the USB terminal.  
This USB memory’s format supports FAT 16 or FAT 32.  
SHARP cannot guarantee that all USB memory devices will  
work on this audio system.  
USB cable is not recommended for use in this audio system  
to connect to USB memory device. Use of the USB cable will  
affect the performance of this audio system.  
2 Select desired file to be played back by pressing the  
or  
button.  
3 Press the  
/
button. Playback will start.  
Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are  
recorded in the USB memory device.  
Display content can be changed by pressing the  
(CLEAR)/DISP button.  
This USB memory cannot be operated via USB hub.  
The USB terminal in this unit is not intended for a PC  
connection but is used for music streaming with a USB  
memory device.  
External HDD-storage cannot be played back via USB  
terminal.  
If the data inside the USB memory is large, it may take longer  
time for the data to be read.  
Note:  
To pause playback:  
Press the button.  
/
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Listening to USB mass storage device/MP3 player (continued)  
This product can play WMA and MP3 files. It will automatically  
detect the file type being played. If unplayable file is played on  
this product, the file will be automatically skipped. This will  
take a few seconds. If abnormal indications appear on the  
display due to the unspecified file, turn off the unit and then  
turn it on again.  
This product relates to USB mass storage devices and MP3  
players. It may however face some irregularities due to  
various unforeseen reasons from some devices. Should this  
happen, turn off the unit and then turn it on again.  
The USB port is only intended for direct connection to a USB  
memory device without any cable.  
This unit only supports “MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3” format.  
(Sampling Frequency is 32, 44.1, 48kHz)  
“MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3”, “MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer-3” and  
MP1, MP2 format are not supported.  
Playback order for MP3 files may differ depending on the  
writing software used during file download.  
Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32~320 kbps, WMA is  
64~160 kbps.  
For MP3/WMA files, please put “.MP3” “.WMA” extension.  
Files cannot be played back if there is no MP3/WMA  
extension.  
Playlists are not supported on this unit.  
This unit can display Folder Name or File Name up to 16  
characters.  
Maximum total number of MP3/WMA files is 65280.  
Maximum total number of folders is 255 inclusive of root  
directory.  
Folders with non playable files are also counted.  
The display playback time may not be displayed correctly  
when playing back a variable bitrate file.  
The ID3TAG information supported are TITLE, ARTIST and  
ALBUM only. Title name, artist name and album name can be  
displayed by pressing the DISPLAY button during file  
playback or pause mode.  
WMA meta tag also supports title, artist and album name  
which are recorded in WMA files. Copyright protected WMA  
files cannot be played back.  
Listening to the radio  
Notes:  
When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may  
stop automatically at that point.  
Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.  
To receive an FM stereo transmission:  
Press the FUNCTION button to select FM ST (FM  
STEREO) mode and “ST” indicator will be displayed.  
” will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.  
XL-E12  
If the FM reception is weak, press the FUNCTION  
button to extinguish the “ST” indicator. The reception  
changes to monaural, and the sound becomes clearer.  
Memorising a station  
You can store 40 FM stations in memory and recall them  
at the push of a button. (Preset tuning)  
1
2
Perform steps 2 - 3 in “Tuning”.  
Press the MEMORY button.  
3
4
Within 5 seconds, press the PRESET (  
or  
) button to  
select the preset channel number. Store the stations in  
Tuning  
memory, in order, starting with preset channel 1.  
Press the MEMORY button to store that station in memory. If  
the “MEMORY” and preset number indicators disappear  
before the station is memorised, repeat the operation from  
step 2.  
1
2
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select FM ST (FM  
stereo) or FM Mono.  
3
Manual and Auto tuning to the desired station.  
5
Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a preset  
station. When a new station is stored in the memory, the  
station previously memorised for that preset channel number  
will be erased.  
Manual tuning:  
Press the TUNING ( or ) button on the remote control  
repeatedly to tune in to the desired station.  
Auto tuning:  
Note:  
When the TUNING ( or ) button on the remote control  
The backup function protects the memorised stations for a  
few hours should there be a power failure or the AC power  
lead become disconnected.  
or (  
or  
) on the main unit is pressed for more than  
0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the  
tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.  
Press the button again to stop the auto tuning.  
To recall a memorised station  
Press the PRESET ( or  
) button for less than 0.5  
seconds to select the desired station.  
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Listening to the radio (continued)  
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)  
(continued)  
To scan the preset stations  
When 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:  
The stations saved in the memory can be scanned  
automatically. (Preset memory scan)  
1 Press the PRESET ( or ) button for more than 0.5  
seconds. The preset number will flash and the  
programmed stations will be tuned in sequentially, for 5  
seconds each.  
NO PS  
NO PTY  
NO RT  
FM 98.80 MHz  
2 Press the PRESET ( or ) button again when the  
desired station is located.  
Using the Auto Station Programme  
Memory (ASPM)  
To erase entire preset memory  
Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will  
automatically search for new RDS stations. Up to 40  
stations can be stored.  
1 Press and hold down the (CLEAR)/DISP button until  
“TUN CLR” appears.  
If you have already stored some stations in memory, the  
number of new stations you can store will be less.  
(
)
1 Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select  
TUNER function.  
2 Press and hold down the RDS ASPM button on the  
remote control for at least 3 seconds.  
1
After “ASPM” has flashed for about 4 seconds,  
scanning will start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).  
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)  
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 programme such as  
sport, music, etc.  
2
When an RDS station is found, “RDS” will appear  
for a short time and the station will be stored in  
memory.  
When tuned to an RDS station, “RDS” and the station  
name will be displayed.  
“PTYI” (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the  
Dynamic PTY station is received.  
3
After scanning, the number of stations stored in  
memory will be displayed for 4 seconds, and then  
“END” will appear for 4 seconds.  
You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the  
remote control only.  
To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete:  
Press the RDS (ASPM) button whilst it is scanning for  
stations. The stations which are already stored in memory  
will be kept there.  
Information provided by RDS  
Each time the RDS DISPLAY button is pressed, the  
display will switch as follows:  
Notes:  
Any station which has the same frequency as the one  
stored in memory will not be stored.  
If 40 stations have already been stored in memory, the  
scan will be aborted. If you want to redo the ASPM  
operation, erase the preset memory.  
Station name (PS)  
Programme type (PTY)  
Radio text (RT)  
If no station have been stored in memory, “00 MEM”  
and “END” will appear for about 4 seconds.  
If the RDS signals are very weak, station names may  
not be stored in memory.  
The same station name can be stored in different  
channels.  
Frequency  
In a certain area or during certain time periods, the  
station names may temporarily be different.  
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)  
(continued)  
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)  
(continued)  
Notes:  
Notes for RDS operation  
If the display has stopped flashing, start again from  
step 2. If the unit finds a desired programme type, the  
corresponding channel number will lit for about 4  
seconds, and then the station name will remain lit.  
If you want to listen to the same programme type of  
another station, press the RDS PTY button and start  
again from step 2. The unit will look for the next station.  
If any of the following events occur, it does not mean  
that the unit is faulty:  
“PS”, “NO PS” and a station name appear alternately,  
and the unit does not operate properly.  
If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a  
station is conducting tests, the RDS reception function  
may not work properly.  
When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too  
weak, information like the station name may not be  
displayed.  
“NO PS”, “NO PTY” or “NO RT” will be displayed for few  
seconds, and then the frequency will be displayed.  
Setting the clock (Remote control  
only)  
Notes for radio text:  
The first 8 characters of the radio text will appear for 4  
seconds and then they will scroll across the display.  
If you tune in to an RDS station which is not  
broadcasting any radio text, “NO RT” will be displayed  
when you switch to the radio text position.  
Whilst radio text data is received or when the text  
contents change, “RT” will be displayed.  
To recall stations in memory  
To specify programmed types and select stations  
(PTY search):  
You can search a station by specifying the programme type  
(news, sports, traffic programme, etc.) from the stations in  
memory.  
In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (00:00)  
display.  
1 Press the FUNCTION button repeatly to select TUNER  
function.  
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn to stand-by  
mode.  
2 Press the RDS PTY button on the remote control.  
2 Press and hold the (TIMER)/CLOCK button until  
“00:00” appear.  
Selected PTY code (blinking) will appear for about 6  
seconds.  
3 Within 6 seconds, press the  
or  
button to select  
3 Within 10 seconds, press the  
adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY button.  
Press the or button once to advance the time  
by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously.  
4 Press the or button to adjust the minutes and  
then press the MEMORY button. Press the or  
or  
button to  
the PTY code.  
Each time the button is pressed, the PTY code will  
appear.  
button once to advance the time by 1 minute. Hold it  
down to advance continuously.  
To confirm the time display:  
4 Whilst the selected PTY code is displayed (within 6  
[When the unit is in the stand-by mode]  
Press the (TIMER)/CLOCK button. The time display will  
appear for about 5 seconds.  
seconds), press the RDS PTY button again.  
[When the power is on]  
Press the (TIMER)/CLOCK button. The time display will  
appear for about 5 seconds.  
Note:  
The unit searches the all preset stations and stops  
when it finds a station of the selected category then  
tunes into the stations. The RDS indicator lights up.  
The “00:00” will appear when the AC power supply is  
restored after a power failure or unplugging the unit.  
Readjust the clock as follows.  
If no programme is found in the all preset stations,  
“NO PTY” appear on the display and returns to the  
previous station.  
To readjust the clock:  
Perform “Setting the clock” from step 1.  
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Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only)  
Timer playback:  
The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, USB,  
TUNER or AUDIO IN) at a preset time.  
9
Adjust the volume using  
MEMORY button. (Do not turn the volume too high).  
or  
and then press the  
Timer playback  
Before setting timer:  
10 If “TUNER” is selected, press the MEMORY button to  
1
Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer to  
page 10).  
enter the preset selection mode.  
If it is not set, you cannot use the timer function.  
2
For timer playback, load the disc to be played back.  
11 To select a preset channel number, press the  
or  
button and then press the MEMORY button.  
1
Press ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
2
Press and hold (TIMER)/CLOCK button for about 2  
seconds.  
3
Within 10 seconds, press the  
select “ONCE” or “DAILY” and then press the  
MEMORY button.  
or  
button to  
12 The “ ” or “ DAILY” indicator lights up.  
13 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power  
stand-by mode. The TIMER LED indicator light up and  
the unit is ready for timer playback.  
14 When the preset time is reached, playback will start.  
4
Press the  
MEMORY button.  
or  
button to set hour then press the  
button to set minute and then  
” indicator will blink to show timer playback. The  
volume will increase gradually until it reaches the  
preset volume level.  
15 When the timer end time is reached, the system will  
enter the power stand-by mode automatically.  
Note:  
This unit will turn on or enter the power stand-by mode  
automatically. However, the connected unit will not turn on  
or off. To stop the timer playback, follow step "Cancelling  
the timer setting" on this page.  
5
6
Press the  
press the MEMORY button.  
or  
Checking the timer setting:  
1
Press and hold down the (TIMER)/CLOCK button  
repeatedly to view the TIMER ON and TIMER OFF setting.  
Press the  
the MEMORY button.  
or  
button to set hour and then press  
button to set minute and then  
Cancelling the timer setting:  
Press the (TIMER)/CLOCK button until "ONCE" or "DAILY"  
appears and then press MEMORY button. The unit display  
shows "OFF".  
7
8
Press the  
press the MEMORY button.  
or  
Sleep operation  
The radio, compact disc, USB and AUDIO IN can all be  
turned off automatically.  
1 Play back the desired sound source.  
2 Press the SLEEP button.  
Press the  
or  
button to select wake up source  
(CD, USB, TUNER, AUDIO IN) then press the  
MEMORY button.  
3 Within 10 seconds, press the SLEEP button repeatedly  
to select the time.  
When you select TUNER, select a preset station by  
pressing the  
MEMORY button. If  
programmed, timer setting will be canceled.  
or  
button, and then press the  
90  
80  
70  
...  
20  
10  
a
station has not been  
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Timer and sleep operation (Remote  
control only) (continued)  
Enhancing your system  
The connection lead is not included. Purchase  
commercially available lead as shown below.  
a
4 SLEEP” will appear.  
5 The unit will enter the power stand-by mode  
automatically after the preset time has elapsed.  
To confirm the remaining sleep time:  
1 Whilst “SLEEP” is indicated, press the SLEEP button.  
The remaining time is displayed for about 10 seconds.  
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To cancel the sleep operation:  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst “SLEEP” is  
indicated. To cancel the sleep operation without setting the  
unit to the stand-by mode, proceed as follows.  
Portable audio  
player, etc.  
1 Whilst “SLEEP” is indicated, press the SLEEP button.  
2
Within 10 seconds, press the SLEEP button repeatedly to  
select “SLEEP 00” until “SLEEP” indicator disappears.  
Audio cable  
(not supplied)  
To use timer and sleep operation together  
Sleep and timer playback:  
For example, you can fall asleep listening to the radio and  
wake up to CD in the next morning.  
Listening to the playback sounds of  
portable audio player, etc.  
1 Set the sleep time (see above, steps 1 - 5).  
1 Use a connection lead to connect the portable audio  
player etc. to the AUDIO IN socket.  
2 Whilst the sleep timer is set, set the timer playback  
(steps 2 - 10, page 11).  
2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
3 Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select  
AUDIO IN function.  
Sleep timer setting Timer playback setting  
End time  
4 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.  
10 - 90 minutes  
Desired time  
Timer playback  
start time  
Sleep operation will  
automatically stop  
Note:  
To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the  
television.  
Headphones  
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 headphones,  
reduce the volume.  
Be sure your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8")  
diameter plug and impedance between 16 and 50  
ohms. The recommended impedance is 32 ohms.  
Plugging in the headphones disconnects the speakers  
automatically. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME  
control.  
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Troubleshooting chart  
Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without  
calling a service technician.  
USB  
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before  
calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Device cannot be  
detected.  
Is there any MP3/WMA file  
available?  
General  
Is the device properly  
connected?  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Is it an MTP device?  
Does the device contain AAC  
file only?  
The clock is not set  
to the correct time.  
Did a power failure occur?  
Reset the clock. (Refer  
page 10)  
Playback does not  
start.  
Is it a copyright protected  
WMA file?  
Is it a false MP3 file?  
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 14)  
Wrong time  
display.  
Wrong file name  
display.  
Is Variable Bitrate file being  
played back?  
Is the File Name written in  
Chinese or Japanese  
characters?  
No sound is heard.  
Is the volume level set to  
“MIN”?  
Are the headphones  
connected?  
Condensation  
Are the speaker wires  
disconnected?  
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.  
CD player  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Playback does not  
start.  
Playback stops in  
the middle or is not  
performed properly.  
Is the disc loaded upside  
down?  
If problem occurs  
Does the disc satisfy the  
standards?  
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.  
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?  
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 again, and then turn the  
power on.  
Remote control  
Symptom  
Note:  
If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the  
memory by resetting it.  
Possible cause  
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?  
Tuner  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
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.  
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Specifications  
Troubleshooting chart (continued)  
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.  
Factory reset, clearing all memory  
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
2
Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select  
AUDIO IN function.  
3 Press the  
button on the main unit and then press  
button until "RESET" appears.  
General  
and hold down the  
/
Power source AC 220 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz  
Power Power on: 18 W  
consumption Power stand-by: 0.4 W (*)  
Dimensions  
Width:180 mm (7 - 3/32")  
Height: 121 mm (4 - 49/64")  
Depth: 239 mm (9 - 13/32")  
Caution:  
This operation will erase all data stored in memory  
including clock, timer settings, tuner preset, and CD  
programme.  
Weight  
1.60 kg (3.53 lbs.)  
(*)This power consumption value is obtained when the  
main unit is in stand-by mode.  
Before transporting the unit  
Remove the USB memory device and disc from the unit. Then,  
set the unit to the power stand-by mode. Carrying the unit with the  
USB memory device or disc left inside can damage the unit.  
Amplifier  
Output power MPO: 16 W (8 W + 8 W) (10% T.H.D.)  
RMS: 10 W (5 W + 5 W) (10% T.H.D.)  
Care of compact discs  
Output  
Speakers: 8 ohms  
terminals  
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.  
Headphones: 16 - 50 ohms  
(recommended: 32 ohms)  
Input terminals AUDIO IN (Analogue input):  
500 mV/47 k ohms  
Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-  
label side from which signals are read. Do not mark this  
surface.  
CD player  
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.  
Type  
Single disc multi-play compact disc  
player  
Signal  
readout  
Non-contact, 3-beam  
semiconductor laser pickup  
D/A converter Multi bit D/A converter  
NO  
YES  
Correct  
Frequency  
response  
20 - 20,000 Hz  
Dynamic  
range  
90 dB (1 kHz)  
Maintenance  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted  
soap solution, then with a dry cloth.  
Caution:  
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.  
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Specifications (continued)  
USB  
Tuner  
USB host  
interface  
Complies with USB 1.1 (Full  
Speed)/ 2.0 Mass Storage Class.  
Support Bulk only and CBI  
protocol.  
Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz  
Speaker  
Support file  
Bitrate support  
Other  
MPEG 1 Layer 3  
WMA (Non DRM)  
Type  
1-way type speaker system  
9 cm (3 - 35/64") Full range  
MP3 (32 ~ 320 kbps)  
WMA (64 ~ 160 kbps)  
Maximum input  
power  
10 W  
Maximum total number of MP3/  
WMA files is 65280.  
Maximum total number of folders  
is 255 INCLUSIVE of root  
directory.  
The ID3TAG information  
supported are TITLE, ARTIST and  
ALBUM only.  
Supports ID3TAG version 1 and  
version 2.  
Rated input power 5 W  
Impedance  
Dimensions  
8 ohms  
Width: 110 mm (4 - 21/64")  
Height: 195 mm (7 - 11/16")  
Depth: 149 mm (5 - 7/8")  
Weight  
0.98 kg (2.16 lbs.)/each  
File system  
support  
Support USB devices with  
Microsoft Windows/DOS/FAT 12/  
FAT 16/ FAT 32.  
2 kbyte block length for sector.  
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