Sharp CD-BA250H User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
CP-BA250H/CP-BA2600H
Setting the Clock
In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) display.
Note:
The "CLOCK" or time will flash at the push of the CLOCK button when the AC power
supply is restored after a power failure or unplugging the unit.
Readjust the clock as follows.
To readjust the clock:
Perform "Setting the Clock" from the beginning. If the time display is flashing, step 3
(for selecting the 24-hour or 12-hour display) will be skipped.
To change the 24-hour or 12-hour display:
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2
Press the CLOCK button and within 5 seconds, press the MEMO-
RY/SET button.
3
Press the TUNING/TIME ( 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)
Note that this can only be set when the unit is first installed or it has been reset.
(Refer to step 3 under "If trouble occurs")
4
Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to adjust the hour and then
press the MEMORY/SET button.
Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button once to advance the time by 1 hour.
Holdit down to advance continuously.
When the 12-hour display is selected, "AM" will change automatically to "PM".
5
Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to adjust the minutes and
then press the MEMORY/SET button.
Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button once to advance the time by 1
minute. Hold it down to change the time in 5-minute intervals.
The hour will not advance even if minutes advance from "59" to "00".
The clock begins counting from "0" seconds. (Seconds are not displayed.)
The time display will disappear after a few seconds.
To confirm the time display:
Press the CLOCK button.
The time display will appear for about 5 seconds.
1 Clear all the programmed contents. [Perform to step 3 under "If trouble occurs"
2 Perform "Setting the Clock" from the beginning.
Speaker system
1. Tweeter
2. Woofer
3. Bass Reflex Duct
4. Speaker Wire
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CD-BA250H/CD-BA2600H
Remote Control
Test of the remote control
Face the remote control directly to 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 the
music.
0.2 m - 6 m
(8" - 20')
Remote sensor
Troubleshooting Chart
Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner without calling a service
technician.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your author-
ised SHARP dealer or service centre.
General
CD player
Tuner
Cassette deck
Remote control
Condensation
Symptom Possible cause
The clock is not on time. Did a power failure occur? Reset the
clock.
When a button is pressed, the unit
does not respond. Set this unit to the power stand-by mode and then turn it back on.
Iftheunitstillmalfunctions,resetit.Refer
to step 3 under "If trouble occurs"
No sound is heard. Is the volume level set to "0"?
Are the headphones connected?
Are the speaker wires disconnected?
Symptom Possible cause
Playback does not start. Is the disc loaded upside down?
Playback stops in the middle or is
not performed properly. Does the disc satisfy the standards?
Is the disc distorted or scratched?
Playback sounds are skipped, or
stopped in the middle of a track. Is the unit located near excessive vibra- tions?
Is the disc very dirty?
Has condensation formed inside the unit?
Symptom Possible cause
Radio makes unusual noise con-
secutively. Is the unit placed near the TV or compu- ter?
Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial placed
properly? Move the AC power lead away
from the aerial if located near.
Symptom Possible cause
Cannot record. Is the erase-prevention tab removed?
Cannot record tracks with proper
sound quality. Is it a normal tape? (You cannot record on ametal or CrO tape.)
Cannot erase completely.
Sound skipping. Is there any slack?
Is the tape stretched?
Cannot hear treble. Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or heads
dirty?
Sound fluctuation.
Cannot remove the tape. If a power failure occurs during playback,
the heads remain engaged with the tape.
Do not open the compartment forcibly.
Wait until electricity resumes.
Symptom Possible cause
The remote control does not oper-
ate. Is the AC power lead of the unit plugged in?
Is the battery polarity respected?
Are the batteries dead?
Is the distance or angle incorrect?
Does the remote control sensor receive
strong light?
Sudden temperature changes, storage or opera-
tion in an extremely humid environment may
cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD pick-
up, 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 condensa-
tion on the transmitter with a soft cloth before op-
erating the unit.
Troubleshooting Chart
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:
Caution:
This operation will erase all data stored in memory including clock, timer settings,
tuner preset, and CD programme.
Before transporting the unit
1 Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on again.
2 If the unit is not restored in step 1, unplug and plug in the unit, and then turn
the power on.
3 If neither step 1 nor 2 restores the unit, do the following:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.
Whilst pressing down the / button and the X-BASS/DEMO button, press
the ON/STAND-BY button until "CLEAR AL" appears.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CD button.
3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.
Remove all CDs inserted in the unit.
4 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
Make sure that "NO DISC" is displayed.
5 PresstheON/STAND-BY button toenterthe stand-by mode,andthen unplug
the AC power lead from the AC socket.

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Accessories
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Battery installation of remote control
Use 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). Batteries are not included.
Remove the
Insert the batteries
Replace the cover.
battery cover.
as shown.
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2
2
FM antenna × 1
Remote control× 1AM loop antenna× 1
System connections
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3
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Red Black
Right speaker
Left speaker
Wall socket
(AC 230 V, 50 Hz) (For U. K.)
Wall socket
(AC 230 V, 50 Hz) (Except for U. K.)
Right speaker Left speaker
RCA lead (not supplied)
To the line output sockets VCR, DVD, etc.
TV

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CD-BA250H/CD-BA2600H
Turn on your system
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The first time the unit is plugged, the unit will enter the demonstra- tion mode. You will see words scroll.
Press the X-BASS/DEMO button to cancel the demon- stration mode.
Press the ON/ STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
1
Press the CD button.
2
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.
3
Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up. When loading a third disc, press the DISC SKIP button to turn the disc tray, then place the CD in the open position.
4
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
5
To select the CD you want to listen to first, press one of 1 - 3 buttons on the remote control.
6
Press the button to start playback.
12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)
Listening to a CD (CDs)
FM stereo mode indicator FM stereo receiving indicator
1
Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeat- edly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM).
2
Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) but- ton to tune in to the desired station. When the TUNING/TIME button is pressedformore than 0.5seconds,scan- ningwillstart automatically andthetuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.
To receive an FM stereo transmission: Press the TUNER (BAND) button to display the “ST” indicator. ●“ ” will appear when an FM broadcast is in ste-
reo.
Listening to the radio
■If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal sup- ply 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 step 1, unplug and plug in the unit, and then turn the power on.
3.
If neither step 1 nor 2 restores the unit, do the follow- ing:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode. Whilst pressing down the button and the X-BASS/ DEMO button, press the ON/STAND-BY button until “CLEAR AL” appears.
■Maintenance ●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.
●When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc., unplug the
unit which contains high voltages.
●After long use, the deck’s heads and capstans may be-
come magnetised, causing poor sound. Demagenetise 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.
●Clean the dust or stain on the CD pickup lens using a com-
mercial cleaning disc (brush type).
1Open the cassette door by pushing the
area marked “ PUSH EJECT”.
2Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 or TAPE
2 cassette compartment with the side to be played facing toward you.
3Press the TAPE (1 2) button to select
the cassette you want to listen to.
4Press the button to start playback.
TAPE 1 TAPE 2
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2)
TAPE 1
TAPE 2
AC
C
DE
B
B
A Playback head
B Capstan
D Erase head
E Recording/Playback head
C Pinch roller
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Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and
TA (Traffic Announcement).
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.
Note:
When you select a programme in the EON stand-by mode, the unit will display "TI"
instead of "TA".
NEWS Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage
and actuality.
AFFAIRS Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in
different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analysis.
INFO Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.
SPORT Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.
EDUCATE Programme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal ele-
ment is fundamental.
DRAMA All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional cul-
ture, including language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.
VARIED Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include:
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.
POP M Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-
rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales
charts.
ROCK M Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by
young musicians.
EASY M Current contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening", as op-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music
styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not
always, vocal, and usually of short duration.
LIGHT M Classical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Ex-
amples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or
choral works.
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber mu-
sic, etc., and including Grand Opera.
OTHER M Musical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are
examples.
WEATHER Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.
FINANCE Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
CHILDREN For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.
SOCIAL Programmesaboutpeople and things that influence them individually
or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and
society.
RELIGION Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature
of existence and ethics.
PHONE IN Involving members of the public expressing their views either by
phone or at a public forum.
TRAVEL Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far des-
tinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for
use for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-
ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
LEISURE Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listen-
er might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
JAZZ Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.
COUNTRY Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melo-
dy and narrative story line.
NATION M Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's lan-
guage, as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK
inspired and in English.
OLDIES Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.
FOLK M Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation,
usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be
based on historical events or people.
DOCU-
MENT Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investi-
gative style.
TEST Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receiv-
ers.
ALARM ! Emergencyannouncementmadeunderexceptionalcircumstancesto
give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.
NONE No programme type (receive only).
TP Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
TA Traffic announcements are being broadcast.
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 pro-
gramme such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, "RDS" and the station name will be displayed.
"TP" (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast car-
ries traffic information, and "TA" (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic
information is on air.
"EON" will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is
broadcast.
"PTYI" (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is
received.
"RT" (Radio Text) will appear whilst the unit receives the Radio text data.
"CT" (Clock Time) will appear whilst the unit receives the RDS CT data.
You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the main unit only.
Information provided by RDS
Each time the DISPLAY MODE button is pressed, the display will switch as fol-
lows:
When you are 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:
Station name (PS) Frequency
Programme type (PTY) RDS clock time
(8 Languages)
Date (for 3 seconds)
Programme type (PTY) Clock-time and date (CT)
(English fixed)
Radio text (RT)
NO PS NO PTY
FM 98.80 MHz NO CT
NO RT