Sharp XL-HP404E User manual

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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.
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM XL-HP404E Micro Component System consisting of XL-
HP404E (main unit) and CP-HP404E (speaker system).
XL-HP404E(A) TINSEA009AWZZ 1
MODEL
OPERATION MANUAL
XL-HP404E
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Important Instruction
Special notes
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 position, the unit may be
brought into operation by the timer mode or remote control.
!This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove cov-
ers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous volt-
ages, 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 splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
Note for users in Australia:
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or
broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant lic-
ensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is
not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copy-
right materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be
implied as giving that authority.
For other countries:
Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must
not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright.
Please refer to the relevant laws in your country.
CAUTION
!This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
!Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation ex-
posure.
As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to
the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servic-
ing to qualified personnel only.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: GaAIAs
Wavelength: 780 nm
Emission Duration: continuous
Laser Output: max. 0.6 mW
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Important Instruction
Accessories
Please confirm that the following accessories are included.
Note:
Only the above accessories are included.
Contents
Page
"General Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 7
"Preparation for Use
System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 10
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
"Basic Operation
General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
"CD Playback
Listening to a CD (CDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
Advanced CD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 - 18
"Radio
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20
"Tape Playback
Listening to a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
"Tape Recording
Recording on a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - 24
"Advanced Features
Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 - 28
Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30
"References
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 - 32
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End of the manual
Remote control 1 AM loop aerial 1
FM aerial 1
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General Information
Precautions
"General
!Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well venti-
lated area and 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.
!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.
!No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the apparatus.
!Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of bat-
tery disposal.
!This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C - 35°C
(41°F - 95°F).
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 acci-
dent 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.
"Volume control
The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker effi-
ciency, 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 and listen to music at moderate levels.
!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 equip-
ment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.)
which generate electrical noise.
!In case of an electrical storm, unplug the
unit for safety.
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")
!Hold the AC power plug by the head when
removing it from the wall socket, as pulling
the lead can damage internal wires.
!Do not remove the outer cover, as this
may result in electric shock. Refer inter-
nal 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.
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General Information
Controls and indicators
"Front panel Reference page
1.Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 25, 28
5.CD Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind,
Tuner Preset Down, Time Down Button . . . . . 13, 15, 20, 22
6.Tape Reverse Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.Tape Reverse Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9.Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
10.Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
11.Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
12.CD Direct Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
13.Illumination Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
14.Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
15.CD Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast Wind,
Tuner Preset Up, Time Up Button . . . . . . . . . . 13, 15, 20, 22
16.Memory/Set Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 18, 20, 25, 28
17.Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
18.Extra Bass/Demo Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 12
19.CD Play or Repeat, Tape Forward Play Button . . . 14, 17, 21
20.CD or Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 22
21.CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
22.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
23.Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
24.Video/Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
25.Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24
26.Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
27.Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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General Information
Controls and indicators (continued)
!Display Reference page
1.Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.CD Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.CD Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.CD Repeat Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.CD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.Extra Bass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8.Tape Reverse Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9.Tape Forward Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
10.Tape Reverse Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11.FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
12.Daily Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
13.FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
14.Tape Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
15.Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
16.Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
17.Timer Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
!Rear panel Reference page
1.Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.AM Loop Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.Subwoofer Pre-output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
!Speaker system
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1. Tweeter
2. Woofer
3. Bass Reflex Duct
4. Speaker Wire 13
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General Information
!Remote control Reference page
1.Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.CD Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind,
Tuner Preset Down, Time Down Button . . . . . 13, 15, 20, 22
4.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.Extra Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9.CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
11.Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
12.Video/Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
13.CD Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast Wind,
Tuner Preset Up, Time Up Button . . . . . . . . . . 13, 15, 20, 22
14.Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 25, 28
15.CD Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16.CD Clear/Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 18
17.CD Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
18.Tape Reverse Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
19.Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
20.Memory/Set Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 18, 20, 25, 28
21.CD Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
22.CD Play or Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17
23.Tape Forward Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
24.Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24
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Preparation for Use
System connections
Left speaker
Right speaker
Speaker connection (see page 9)
AM loop aerial
FM aerial
Aerial connection (see page 9)
AC power connection (see page 10)
Wall socket
(AC 230 - 240V, 50 Hz)
Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before any connections.
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Preparation for Use
!Aerial connection
Supplied FM aerial:
Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket and position
the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be
received.
Supplied AM loop aerial:
Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM LOOP socket. Position the
AM loop aerial for optimum reception. Place the AM loop aerial on a
shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not supplied).
Note:
Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause
noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the unit for better recep-
tion.
Installing the AM loop aerial:
!Speaker connection
Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to
the plus (+) terminal.
Caution:
!Speaker grilles are removable
< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >
Wall Screws (not supplied)
"Use speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or more, as lower im-
pedance speakers can damage the unit.
"Do not mistake the right and the left chan-
nels.The rightspeaker istheone onthe right
side when you face the unit.
"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.
"Donot stand orsit on thespeakers.You may
be injured. Incorrect
Make sure nothing comes into contact
with the speaker diaphragms when you
remove the speaker grilles.
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Preparation for Use
System connections (continued)
!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 demonstration mode.
Notes:
"The unit will start the tape initialisation when plugged in to the AC
socket. During this process, initialising sound will be heard and
the unit cannot be turned on. Wait until the process is finished.
"Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not
be in use for a prolonged period of time.
!Demonstration mode
!External FM aerial
Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception. Consult
your dealer.
Cooling fan:
This product is equipped with a cooling fan inside, which begins to
run at a specified volume level for better heat radiation.
Wall socket
(AC 230 - 240V, 50 Hz)
The first time the unit is plugged in, the
unit will enter the demonstration mode.
You will see words scroll.
To cancel the demonstration
mode:
When the unit is in the power stand-
by mode (demonstration mode),
press the X-BASS/DEMO button.
The demonstration mode will be
cancelled and the display will disap-
pear.
To return to the demonstration mode:
When the unit is in the power stand-by mode, press the X-BASS/
DEMO button again.
Note:
When the power is on, the X-BASS/DEMO button can be used to se-
lect the extra bass mode.
External FM aerial
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Preparation for Use
Remote control
!Battery installation
Precautions for battery use:
"Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.
"Do not mix old and new batteries.
"Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for long periods
of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leak-
age.
Caution:
"Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).
"Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunc-
tion.
Notes concerning use:
"Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the
operation becomes erratic.
"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.
"Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and
vibrations.
!Test of the remote control
Check the remote control after checking all the connections (see
pages 8 - 10).
Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
The remote control can be used within the range shown below:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button. Does the power turn on? Now,
you can enjoy music.
Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
Batteries are not included.
1 Remove the battery cover.
2 Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in
the battery compartment.
When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the
battery terminals.
3 Replace the cover.
0.2 m - 6 m
(8" - 20')
Remote sensor
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Basic Operation
General control
!To turn the power on
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
!Illumination light control
When the power is turned on, light illuminates around the volume
control. To turn on/off the light, hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER but-
ton on the remote control more than 2 seconds.
!Volume control
Main unit operation:
When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will
increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease.
Remote control operation:
Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume.
!Bass control
When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass
mode which emphasises the bass frequencies, and "X-BASS" will
appear. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS/DEMO
(X-BASS) button.
!Equaliser
When the EQUALIZER (EQUALIZER MODE) button is pressed, the
current mode setting will be displayed. To change to a different
mode, press the EQUALIZER (EQUALIZER MODE) button repeat-
edly until the desired sound mode appears.
After use:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by
mode.
30 MAXIMUM0 .....
ROCK
FLAT
CLASSIC
The sound is not modified.
Bass and treble are emphasised.
POPS Bass and treble are slightly emphasised.
JAZZ Treble is slightly emphasised.
Treble is cut a little.
VOCAL Vocals (midrange tones) are emphasised.
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Basic Operation
Setting the clock
In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) display.
To confirm the time display:
[When the unit is in the stand-by mode]
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
The time display will appear for about 10 seconds.
[When the power is on]
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
Within 10 seconds, press the or button to display the time.
The time display will appear for about 10 seconds.
Note:
The "CLOCK" will appear or time will flash to confirm the time dis-
play when the AC power supply is restored after a power failure or
unplugging the unit. If incorrect, readjust the clock as follows.
To readjust the clock:
Perform "Setting the clock" from step 1. If the "CLOCK" does not
appear in step 3, step 4 (for selecting the 24-hour or 12-hour dis-
play) will be skipped.
To change the 24-hour or 12-hour display:
Note:
The clock can also be set with the remote control.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the or button to se-
lect "CLOCK", and press the MEMORY/SET button.
4Press the or button to select 24-hour or 12-
hour display and then press the MEMORY/SET button.
"0:00" The 24-hour display will appear.
(0:00 - 23:59)
"AM 12:00" The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 12:00 - PM 11:59)
"AM 0:00" The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 0:00 - PM 11:59)
5Press the or button to adjust the hour and
then press the MEMORY/SET button.
Press the or button once to advance the time by
1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously.
6Press the or button to adjust the minutes and
then press the MEMORY/SET button.
Press the or button once to advance the time by
1 minute. Hold it down to change the time in 5-minute intervals.
1 Clear all the programmed contents. [Refer to "Clearing all the
memory (reset)" on page 31 for details.]
2 Perform "Setting the clock" from step 1.
3
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CD Playback
Listening to a CD (CDs)
This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but can-
not record.
Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the
state of disc or the device that was used for recording.
!CD playback
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the CD button.
3Press the 1 button and within 5 seconds, press the
OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray 1.
4Place the CD on the disc tray 1, label side up.
Be sure to place 8 cm (3") CD in the middle of the disc trays.
5Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray 1.
Total number of tracks on
the CD whose number is
flashing
Total playing time of the
CD whose number is flash-
ing
" " will appear.
6You can place discs on the trays 2 - 5 by following steps
3 - 5.
7Press the / button to start playback.
CD play indicator
12 cm (5") 8 cm (3")
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CD Playback
"Playback will begin from track 1 on the DISC 1. After that disc fin-
ishes playing, the next disc will automatically play.
"After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the CD player stops
automatically.
"When there is no CD in one of the disc trays (1 - 5), the empty
tray will be skipped to the next tray with a CD.
To exchange other CDs whilst playing a disc:
Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons for the stopped disc and within 5
seconds, press the OPEN/CLOSE button and exchange discs.
To remove the CDs:
In the stop mode, press the 1 - 5 button and within 5 seconds,
press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Caution:
"Do not place two CDs in one disc tray.
"Do not play discs with special shapes (heart- or octagon-
shaped). It may cause malfunctions.
"Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.
"If the power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until the power is
restored.
"If the disc tray is stopped with force, "ER-CD20" will appear on
the display for 3 seconds and the unit will not function. If this
occurs, press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power
stand-by mode and then turn the power on again.
"If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the
unit away from the TV or radio.
"If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc will
skip.
Auto power on function:
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
"CD button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and
the "CD" function is activated.
"CD / button on the remote control: The unit turns on and CD
playback starts (regardless of the last function).
"/ button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of
the last function starts (CD/TAPE/TUNER/VIDEO).
!Various CD functions
Notes:
Function Main unit Remote
control Operation
Play Press in the stop
mode.
Stop Press in the playback
mode.
Pause Press in the playback
mode. Press the /
button to resume play-
back from the paused
point.
Track up/
Track 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.
Fast for-
ward/Fast
reverse
Press and hold down
in the playback mode.
Release the button to
resume playback.
"Track up/track down and fast forward/fast reverse are possible
only within individual discs.
"When the end of the last track is reached during fast forward, "
END" will appear on the display and CD operation will be paused.
When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast re-
verse, the unit will enter the playback mode.
( : Last track number)
4
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CD Playback
Advanced CD playback
!To specify a disc to play
You can play a disc by specifying the disc number.
"Playback will begin from track 1 on the chosen disc.
"After the last track on the chosen disc is played, the CD player
stops automatically.
Note:
If the button of the disc tray with no disc is pressed, playback will not
start and the disc indicator will go out.
To stop playback:
Press the (CD ) button.
!Direct track search
By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks on the current
disc can be played.
If the direct search buttons are pressed whilst the disc is stopped,
press the / button to start the desired track on the current disc.
Notes:
"A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc can-
not be selected.
"During random play, direct search is not possible.
1Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select the desired disc.
Selected disc number
2Within 5 seconds, press the CD DIRECT PLAY button on
the main unit.
Use the direct search buttons on
the remote control to select the de-
sired track whilst playing the se-
lected disc.
Selected track number
"The direct search buttons allow you to select up to number 9.
"When selecting number 10 or more, use the "+10" button.
A. For example, to choose 13
1 Press the "+10" button once.
2 Press the "3" button.
B. For example, to choose 30
1 Press the "+10" button three times.
2 Press the "0" button.
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CD Playback
!Repeat play
Repeat play can play all 5 discs, all tracks on a chosen disc, or a
programmed sequence continuously.
To cancel repeat play:
Press the / button again.
" " will go out.
To cancel repeat play:
Press the CD DIRECT PLAY button again.
" " will go out.
!Random play
The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically.
To cancel random play:
Press the / button.
"R" will go out.
To cancel random play:
Press the CD DIRECT PLAY button.
"R" will go out.
Notes:
"If you press the 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 move to the previous
track. The beginning of the track being played will be located.
"In random play, the CD player will select and play tracks auto-
matically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.)
Caution:
After performing repeat or random play, be sure to press the (CD
) button. Otherwise, the disc(s) will play continuously.
To repeat all tracks on up to 5 discs:
Press the / button twice.
To repeat desired tracks:
Perform steps 1 - 6 in the "Programmed play" section on page 18
and then press the / button twice.
To repeat all tracks on the chosen disc:
1 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons.
2 Within 5 seconds, press the CD DIRECT
PLAY button twice.
To random play all tracks on up to 5 discs:
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control.
To random play all tracks on the chosen disc:
1 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons.
2 Within 5 seconds, press the CD DI-
RECT PLAY button.
3 Press the RANDOM button on the re-
mote control.
4
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CD Playback
Advanced CD Playback (continued)
!Programmed play
You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you
like.
To cancel the programmed play mode:
Whilst in the stop mode and the "MEMORY" indicator is lit, press the
CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control. The "MEMORY"
indicator will disappear and all the programmed contents will be
cleared.
Adding tracks to the programme:
If a programme has been previously stored, the "MEMORY" indica-
tor will be displayed. Then follow steps 1 - 6 to add tracks. The new
tracks will be stored after the last track of the original programme.
To check which tracks are programmed:
Whilst the unit is stopped in the programmed play mode, press the
or button.
Notes:
"When a disc with programmed tracks is ejected, the programme
is automatically cancelled.
"Even if you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by
mode or change the function from CD to another, the pro-
grammed selections will not be cleared.
"During the programme operation, random play is not possible.
"During programme play, the CD DIRECT PLAY button will not
work.
1Whilst in the stop mode, press
the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY)
button to enter the programming
save mode.
2Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons
to select the desired disc.
Selected disc number
3Press the direct search buttons
on the remote control to select
the desired track. Selected track number
You can also select a track by pressing the or button.
4Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMO-
RY) button to save the track
number.
5Repeat steps 2 - 4 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be
programmed.
If you make a mistake, the programmed tracks can be cleared
by pressing the CLEAR/DIMMER button.
6Press the (CD ) button.
The total number of memory will ap-
pear.
7Press the / button to start playback.
To clear the programmed selections:
Press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the re-
mote control whilst the "MEMORY" indicator
is flashing.
Eachtimethebutton ispressed,one trackwill
be cleared, beginning with the last track pro-
grammed.
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Radio
Listening to the radio
Auto power on function:
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
"TUNER (BAND) button (main unit and remote control): The unit
turns on and the "TUNER" function is activated.
"/ button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of
the last function starts (CD/TAPE/TUNER/VIDEO).
Note:
This product can receive FM stereo/FM monaural and AM monaural
broadcasts. AM stereo broadcasts will not be played in stereo.
!Tuning
Notes:
"When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stop auto-
matically at that point.
"Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.
"To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING button again.
To receive an FM stereo transmission:
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to display the "ST" indicator.
"" " will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.
"If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER (BAND) button to
extinguish the "ST" indicator. The reception changes to monau-
ral, and the sound becomes clearer.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the
desired frequency band (FM or AM).
3Press the TUNING ( or ) button to tune in to the desired
station.
Manual tuning:
Press the TUNING button as many times as required to tune in
to the desired station.
Auto tuning:
When the TUNING button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-
onds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at
the first receivable broadcast station.
FM stereo mode indicator
FM stereo receiving indicator
5
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Radio
Listening to the radio (continued)
!Memorising a station
You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at
the push of a button. (Preset tuning)
Note:
The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few
hours should there be a power failure or the AC power lead discon-
nection.
!To recall a memorised station
!To scan the preset stations
The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically. (Pre-
set memory scan)
!To erase entire preset memory
1Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 19.
2Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to enter the
preset tuning saving mode.
3Within 30 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to
select the preset channel number.
Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset
channel 1.
4Within 30 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY)
button to store that station in memory.
If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators go out before
the station is memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.
5Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a pre-
set station.
When a new station is stored in memory, the station previously
memorised will be erased.
Press the PRESET ( or ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to se-
lect the desired station.
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.
2 Press the PRESET ( or ) button again when the desired sta-
tion is located.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.
2 Whilst pressing down the button and the X-BASS/DEMO but-
ton, press the CLOCK/TIMER button until "TUNER CL" appears.
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