Sharp CD-BA1700H User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL CD-BA1700H
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD-BA1700H Mini Component System consisting of CD-BA1700H (main unit), CP-BA1700H (front
speakers) and GBOXS0041AWM1 (surround speakers).

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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
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ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . 4-6
PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SOUND CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
COMPACT DISC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
RADIO OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
RDS (Radio Data System) OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . 18-26
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CASSETTE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-32
USING EXTERNAL UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
TERMS OF GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover
ACCESSORIES
Note:
Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual
other than those in the drawing are not included.
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.
FM aerial 1 AM loop aerial 1 AC power lead 1 Remote control 1

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PRECAUTIONS
 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.
 Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or insecti-
cides on the unit.
 Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures
higher than 60°C (140°F) or to extreme low tempera-
tures.
 Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic
fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical
equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which gen-
erates electrical noise.
 Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it
from the AC socket, as pulling the lead can damage inter-
nal wires.
 When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc., remove the
AC power plug from the wall socket as the unit contains
high voltages. Do not remove the outer cover, as this may
result in electric shock. Refer internal service to your
local SHARP service facility.
 Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration,
and do not place anything on the top of the unit.
 If the unit does not work properly whilst in use, discon-
nect the AC power lead from the AC socket. Plug the AC
power lead back in, and then press the ON/STAND-BY
button to turn the power on.
 If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it is sug-
gested that you disconnect the AC power lead from the
AC socket for safety.
 The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc.
 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.
 The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.
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.
 Volume control
The sound level at a given volume setting depends on a
combination of speaker efficiency, location and various
other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high vol-
ume levels, which occur whilst turning the unit on with the
volume control setting up high, or whilst continually listening
at high volumes.
 Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an
extremely humid environment may cause condensation
inside the cabinet (CD pickup, tape heads, etc.) or on the
transmitter LED on the remote control.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. If this hap-
pens, leave the power on with no disc (or cassette) in the
unit until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour). Wipe
off any condensation on the transmitter LED with a soft cloth
before operating the unit.
 Care of compact discs
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mis-
tracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the disc
surface. Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoy-
ment from your discs and unit.
 Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the
non-label side. Signals are read from the non-label side.
Do not mark this surface.
 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.
 Cassette tape
 For playback, use normal or low-noise tape for the best
sound. (Metal or CrO tape is not recommended.) For
recording, use only normal tape.
 Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with large diameter reels,
or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions.
 Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment,
tighten the slack with a pen or pencil.
 Cassettes have removable tabs which prevent accidental
recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab
will protect the corresponding side from being erased.
Cover the tab holes with adhesive tape to erase or record
again.
 TAPE 1: Playback only. TAPE 2: Playback or record.
NO
YES
Correct
Side A (1)
Tab for side B (2) Tab for side A (1)

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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
 Front panel
1. (CD) Disc Tray
2. (TUNER) Programme Type/Traffic Information
Search Button
3. EON Button
4. ASPM Button
5. Display Mode Selector Button
6. Station Selector Button
7. (CD) Track Up/Cue Button
(TUNER) Preset Up Button
(TAPE 2) Fast Forward Button
8. Timer Set Indicator
9. On/Stand-by Button
10. Clock Button
11. Timer/Sleep Button
12. Function Selector Buttons
13. Dimmer Button
14. Volume Up/Down Buttons
15. Equalizer Mode Selector Button
16. Extra Bass/Demo Mode Button
17. (CD) Open/Close Button
18. Headphone Socket
19. Tuning and Time Up/Down Buttons
20. Memory/Set Button
21. (CD) Track Down/Review Button
(TUNER) Preset Down Button
(TAPE 2) Rewind Button
22. (CD/TAPE) Stop Button
23. (CD) Play/Repeat Button
(TAPE) Play Button
24. (TAPE 2) Record Pause Button
25. (CD) Disc Skip Button
26. (TAPE 1) Cassette Compartment
27. (TAPE 2) Cassette Compartment
28. Spectrum Analyzer/Volume Level Indicator
29. Extra Bass Indicator
30. RDS Indicator
31. Programme Type Indicator
32. Traffic Information Indicator
33. FM Stereo Mode Indicator
34. FM Stereo Indicator
35. Dynamic PTY Indicator
36. EON Indicator
37. Traffic Announcement Indicator
38. Traffic Programme Indicator
39. (CD) Repeat Indicator
40. Sleep Indicator
41. (CD/TUNER) Memory Indicator
42. Record Indicator
43. (CD) Disc Number Indicators
44. Timer Play Indicator
45. (CD) Pause Indicator
46. (CD) Play Indicator
47. Timer Record Indicator
48. (TAPE) Play Indicator
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 Rear panel
1. AC Power Input Socket
2. CD Digital Output Socket
3. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket
4. AM Loop Aerial Socket
5. Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Sockets
6. Front Speaker Terminals
7. Surround Speaker Terminals
 Front speaker
1. Tweeter
2. Bass Reflex Duct
3. Woofer
4. Speaker Wire
 Surround speaker
1. Full-Range Speaker
2. Speaker Wire
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 Remote control
1. Remote Control Transmitter LED
CD control section
2. Disc Number Select Buttons
3. Memory Button
4. Pause Button
5. Clear Button
6. Track Down/Review Button
7. Track Up/Cue Button
8. Disc Skip Button
9. Play/Repeat Button
10. Stop Button
11. Random Button
Tuner control section
12. Preset Up/Down Buttons
Tape control section
13. (TAPE 1) Play Button
14. (TAPE 2) Record Pause Button
15. (TAPE 1/2) Stop Button
16. (TAPE 2) Play Button
17. (TAPE 2) Rewind Button
18. (TAPE 2) Fast Forward Button
Common section
19. Equalizer Mode Selector Button
20. Function Selector Buttons
21. On/Stand-by Button
22. Extra Bass Button
23. Volume Up/Down Buttons
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 stron-
gest signal can be received.
Supplied AM loop aerial
Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM LOOP socket. Posi-
tion 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).
Notes:
 Do not place the aerial on the main unit as it may result in
noise pickup from the internal digital electronics. Place
the aerial away from the unit for better reception.
 If the AM loop aerial and the FM aerial wire are placed
near the AC power lead, interference may result.
External FM aerial
Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception.
Consult your dealer.
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 Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket before
connecting or disconnecting any component.
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AM loop
aerial
FM aerial
External
FM aerial

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 Speaker connection
Front speakers
Connect each speaker wire to the FRONT SPEAKER termi-
nals as shown.
Use speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or more, as
lower impedance speakers can damage the unit.
 Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the
red wire to the plus (+) terminal.
Surround speakers
Connect each speaker wire to the SURROUND SPEAKER
terminals as shown.
Use speakers with an impedance of 16 ohms or more, as
lower impedance speakers can damage the unit.
 Connect the wire with the white line to the minus (-) ter-
minal and the plain wire to the plus (+) terminal.
Caution:
 Do not mistake the right channel for the left channel
when connecting the speakers to the unit. The right
speaker is the one on the right side when you are facing
the front of the unit.
 Do not let bare speaker wires touch each other as this
may damage the amplifier and/or speakers.
 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. If the speakers fall or
collapse, you may be injured.
 Placing the speaker system
To enjoy the surround effect, we recommend that you place
each speaker as shown below.
Placing the front speakers:
The left and right speakers have individual shapes. For best
performance, place the speakers according to the diagram
below.
Installation of the surround speakers:
If possible, mount the surround speakers on the wall. Install
them 60 - 90 cm (23" - 35") above the height of your ears
when you are seated.
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Front speaker
(Left)
Surround
speaker
(Left)
Surround
speaker
(Right)
Front speaker
(Right)
Red
Black
With
white
line
With
white
line
Black
Red
Left speaker Right speaker
Example: When installed on the wall
Example: When installed vertically
TV Main
unit
Front
speaker
(Left)
Surround
speaker
(Left)
Surround
speaker
(Right)
Front
speaker
(Right)
Wall
60 - 90 cm
(23" - 35")

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 To mount the surround speakers on the
wall
The design of the surround speakers allows them to be
hung on the wall. Be sure to use the type and size of screw
that is shown below.
1Make a hole in the wall using a drill.
2Drive a wall mount plug into the hole using a ham-
mer. Drive the wall mount plug in until it is flush with
the wall surface.
3Drive one screw into the wall mount plug for each
speaker as shown in the illustration.
 Drive the screws, so there is about a 5 mm (3/16") space
between the wall and the head of the screw.
4Mount the surround speaker on the wall so that the
screw head is inserted into the slot on the surround
speaker.
Note:
When the surround speakers are installed vertically, the
speaker badge will be upside down. In this case, you can
adjust the badge to face the proper direction. Just turn it by
hand.
 Removing the speaker grilles
1Remove the lower part of the speaker grille first.
2Remove the upper part of the speaker grille.
 Only the grilles on the upper woofers are removable.
Caution:
When the speaker grilles are removed, the speaker dia-
phragms are exposed. Make sure nothing comes into con-
tact with the speaker diaphragms.
 Mounting the speaker grilles
Fit the four posts on the speaker grille into the mounting
holes and push them lightly with your palm to secure.
 Connecting the AC power lead
Connect the AC power lead to the AC INPUT socket, then
connect the AC power lead plug to an AC socket.
Notes:
 Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket if the unit
will not be in use for a prolonged period of time.
 Never use a power lead other than the one supplied. Use
of a power lead other than the one supplied may cause
an electric shock or fire.
32 mm
(1-1/4")
8-9 mm (3/8")
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3.2 mm (1/8")
9 mm (3/8")
5 mm
(3/16")
Min.22 mm (7/8")
3
Wall surface Wall mounting screw
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Wall surface
Badge
(Front speakers only)
To AC INPUT To an AC socket
AC 230 V, 50 Hz

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 Demo mode
When the AC power lead is first connected, the unit will
enter the demonstration mode.
To cancel the demonstration mode:
When the unit is in the stand-by mode (demonstration
mode), press the X-BASS/DEMO button.
 The demonstration mode will be cancelled and the unit
will enter the low power consumption mode.
To return to the demonstration mode:
When the unit is in the 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 select the extra bass mode.
 To change the brightness of the display
Press the DIMMER button.
 The display will be made dimmer.
To return to the original brightness:
Press the DIMMER button again.
 Remote control
 When inserting or removing the batteries, push them
towards the battery terminals.
 Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to
malfunction.
Precautions for battery use:
 Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in
the battery compartment.
 Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.
 Do not mix old and new batteries.
 Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit will
not be used for long periods of time. This will prevent
potential damage due to battery leakage.
Caution:
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery,
etc.).
Notes concerning use:
 Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced
or if the operation becomes erratic.
 Periodically clean the transmitter LED on the remote con-
trol and the sensor on the main unit with a soft cloth.
 Exposing the sensor on the main unit to strong light may
interfere with operation. Change the lighting or the direc-
tion of the unit.
 Keep the remote control away from moisture, excessive
heat, shock, and vibrations.
(Main unit operation)
(Main unit operation)
When bright
When dark
 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar)
 Batteries are not included.
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0.2 m - 6 m
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SETTING THE CLOCK
In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) sys-
tem.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-
by mode.
2Press the CLOCK button.
3Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET button.
4Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to select the
time display mode.
 Note that this can only be set when the unit is first
installed or it has been reset (see page 34).
5Press the MEMORY/SET button.
6Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to adjust
the hour.
 Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button once to
advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance con-
tinuously.
 When the 12-hour display is selected, "AM" will change
automatically to "PM".
7Press the MEMORY/SET button.
8Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to adjust
the minutes.
 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 setting will not advance even if minutes
advance from "59" to "00".
9Press the MEMORY/SET button.
 The clock starts operating from "0" second. (Seconds are
not displayed.) And then the clock display will disappear
after a few seconds.
To see the time display:
Press the CLOCK button.
 The time display will appear for about 5 seconds.
Note:
 The clock display will flash on and off at the push of the
CLOCK button when the AC power supply is restored
after a power failure occurs or after the AC power lead is
disconnected. If this happens, follow the procedure below
to change the clock time.
To change the clock time:
1 Press the CLOCK button.
2 Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET button.
3 Perform steps 6 - 9 above.
To change the time display mode:
1 Perform steps 1 - 2 in "RESETTING THE MICROCOM-
PUTER", on page 34.
2 Perform steps 1 - 9 above.
(Main unit operation)
"0:00" The 24-hour display will appear. (0:00 -
23:59)
"AM 0:00" The 12-hour display will appear. (AM 0:00
- PM 11:59)
"AM 12:00" The 12-hour display will appear. (AM
12:00 - PM 11:59)
ON/
STAND-BY
CLOCK
MEMORY/SET
TUNING/
TIME
( )
AM 12:00AM 0:000:00

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SOUND CONTROL
 Volume
Press the VOLUME button to increase the volume and the
VOLUME button to decrease the volume.
 Extra bass (X-BASS)
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. "X-BASS" will
disappear.
 Pre-programmed equalizer
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 repeatedly.
(Main unit) (Remote control)
(Main unit) (Remote control)
X-BASS indicator
012 29 30 MAXIMUM
.....
(Main unit) (Remote control)
FLAT: The sound is not modified.
ROCK: Bass and treble are emphasised.
POPS: Bass and treble are slightly emphasised.
JAZZ: Treble is cut a little.
CLASSIC: Treble is reduced a lot.
VOCAL: Vocals (midrange tones) are emphasised.
FLAT ROCK POPS
JAZZCLASSIC
VOCAL

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COMPACT DISC OPERATION
 CD playback
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power
on.
2Press the CD button.
3Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.
4Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up.
 CDs can be placed on any open position on the disc tray.
 Be sure to place 8 cm (3") CD(s) in the middle of the disc
trays.
Caution:
Do not stack CDs in the tray. This can damage the player
and the CDs.
5When loading a third disc, press the DISC SKIP but-
ton to turn the disc tray, then place the CD in the
open position.
6Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc
tray.
 The total number of tracks and the total playing time for
one disc will be displayed. At this time, the disc number
indicator is flashing.
7Press the desired disc number button ( 1 - 3).
8Press the / ( ) button.
 Playback will begin from track 1 on the disc you have
selected to play.
 After the disc finishes playing, the next disc will automati-
cally play.
 When there is no CD in one of the disc 1 - 3 positions,
that position will be skipped and the next CD will be
played.
 When the last track on the third disc has finished playing,
the unit will stop automatically.
To interrupt playback:
1 Press the CD button on the remote control.
 " " will appear.
2 Press the button to resume playback from the same
point.
To stop playback:
Press the (CD ) button.
To remove the CDs:
Whilst in the stop mode, press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
 The disc tray will open. Remove the two discs. Then,
press the DISC SKIP button to rotate the disc tray and
remove the remaining disc.
After use:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by
mode.
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12 cm (5")
8 cm (3")
CD CD
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 Disc number selection
1When stopped, press the DISC SKIP button.
2Press the / ( ) button.
 The next disc playback will begin, after which each fol-
lowing disc will be played sequentially.
Notes:
 When the DISC SKIP button is pressed during playback,
playback will begin automatically from the next disc. (It is
not necessary to press the / ( ) button.)
 When one of the disc number buttons ( 1 - 3) is
pressed during playback, playback of the selected disc
will begin automatically. (It is not necessary to press the
/ ( ) button.)
 Cue and review
1Load a disc and begin playback.
2Hold down the button for audible fast forward,
and hold down the button for audible fast
reverse.
3Normal playback will resume when the or but-
ton is released.
Notes:
 When the end of the disc is reached whilst cueing, "END"
will appear in the display and CD operation will be
paused. (Even though the next disc has been loaded, the
disc will not be switched.) Press the button for fast
reverse or press the (CD ) button to stop CD opera-
tion.
 If the beginning of the disc is reached whilst reviewing,
the mode will automatically switch to normal playback at
that point.
 APSS (Auto Program Search System)
APSS automatically locates the beginning of any track.
To listen again to the track being played:
Press the button for less than 0.5 seconds during play-
back.
To move to the beginning of the next track:
Press the button for less than 0.5 seconds during play-
back.
 To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the or
button repeatedly until the desired track number is
shown.
 To start playback from a desired track, press the or
button whilst in the stop mode to select the track
number, and then press the / ( ) button.
Note:
 APSS can only search for music on a single disc.
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 APMS (Automatic Programmable Music
Selector)
You can playback the tracks on the CDs in the disc 1 - 3
positions in any order. By specifying the disc numbers from
1 to 3, and the track numbers from 1 to 99, you can choose
up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like.
1When in the stop mode, use the disc number but-
tons ( 1 - 3) to select the desired disc number.
2Press the or button to select the desired
track.
3Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button.
 "MEMORY" will appear to show that the programmed
sequence is being entered into memory.
4Repeat steps 1 - 3 for any other tracks. Up to 32
tracks can be programmed.
 If you make a mistake whilst in the programming mode
("MEMORY" will appear) or if you wish to change your
selections, the programmed tracks can be cleared by
pressing the CLEAR button on the remote control. The
tracks will be cleared sequentially, starting with the last
track entered.
5Press the / ( ) button to start playback of pro-
grammed selections.
To clear the programmed selections:
Press the CLEAR button on the remote control whilst the
disc is stopped.
 Each time the button is pressed, one track will be
cleared, beginning with the last track programmed.
Notes:
 Opening the disc tray automatically cancels the pro-
grammed sequence.
 Even if you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the
stand-by mode or the function is changed from CD to
some other function, the programmed selections will not
be cleared.
 During APMS operation, random play is not possible.
Selected disc number
Selected track number Playback order
MEMORY
2
3
5
CLEAR
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Total number of tracks

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 Repeat play
All tracks on up to 3 discs, or a programmed sequence can
be continuously repeated.
To repeat all tracks on up to 3 discs:
Press the / ( ) button twice.
 " " will appear.
To repeat a programmed sequence:
1 Programme a sequence of up to 32 tracks.
2 Press the / ( ) button twice.
 " " will appear.
To cancel repeat play:
Press the / ( ) button again.
 " " will go out.
Note:
 When using repeat play, be sure to press the (CD )
button after you are through listening. Otherwise, the
CD(s) will play continuously.
 Random play
(Remote control operation)
The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order
automatically.
1Load a disc(s) and close the disc tray.
2Press the RANDOM button to begin random play.
 "R" will appear.
Notes:
 If you press the button during random play, you can
move to the next track. 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.
 When using random play, be sure to press the (CD )
button after you are through listening. Otherwise, the
disc(s) will play continuously.
 In random play, the unit will select and play tracks auto-
matically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.)
To cancel random play:
Press the / ( ) button.
 "R" will go out.
Repeat play indicator
CD
Caution:

Do not carry the unit with discs left in the disc tray.
The discs may come loose inside the unit and they
may be damaged or cause damage to the unit. This
may also cause malfunctions.
 Do not place two CDs in one disc position.
 Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.
 Do not turn the disc tray by hand. This may cause mal-
functions.
 If the power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until the
power is restored.
 If the disc tray is stopped forcibly, "ERR" will appear in
the display and the unit will not function. If this occurs,
press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the 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 be skipped and the next disc will automatically
play.
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RADIO OPERATION
 Tuning
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power
on.
2Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the
desired frequency band (FM ST, FM or AM).
3Press the TUNING ( or ) button to tune into the
desired station.
Manual tuning:
Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button as many times as
required to adjust the frequency shown on the display to the
frequency of the desired station.
Auto tuning:
When the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button is pressed for
more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically
and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast sta-
tion.
Notes:
 When radio interference occurs during auto scan tuning,
auto scan tuning may stop automatically at that point.
 If a weak station signal is found during auto scan tuning,
the station will be skipped.
 To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING/TIME ( or
) button again.
 When an RDS (Radio Data System) station is tuned in,
the frequency will be displayed first, and then the RDS
indicator will light. Finally, the station name will appear.
4To receive an FM stereo transmission, press the
TUNER (BAND) button so that the "ST" indicator on
the display lights up.
 " " will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.
5If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER
(BAND) button so that the "ST" indicator goes out.
 The reception changes to monaural, the sound becomes
clearer.
After use:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by
mode.
Note:
 The last station tuned in will be recalled, even after
changing the tuning band or the function, or after switch-
ing the unit to the stand-by mode.
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 Preset tuning
You can store up to 40 stations in memory (40 stations con-
sisting of any combination of FM and AM stations) and
recall them at the push of a button.
To enter stations into memory:
1Perform steps 1 - 5 in the "Tuning" section.
2Press the MEMORY/SET button.
 "MEMORY" and the preset channel number will flash.
3Within 30 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) but-
ton to make the preset channel number flash in the
display.
 Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with pre-
set channel 1.
4Within 30 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET button
to store that station in the selected station preset
number 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 preset stations, or to
change a preset station.
Notes:
 When a new station is stored in the selected station pre-
set number memory, the contents previously memorised
will be erased.
 To store an RDS station in memory, perform steps 2 - 4
whilst the RDS station name is displayed.
To recall a memorised station:
Press the PRESET ( or ) button for less than 0.5 sec-
onds to select the desired station.
 The stations (preset channel number, frequency and fre-
quency band) which have been stored in memory will
appear in the display in numerical order, irrespective of
the frequency bands.
Note:
When searching for a memorised station, do not press the
PRESET button for more than 0.5 seconds. When the PRE-
SET button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds, the unit
will enter the preset memory scan mode.
Backup function:
The backup function protects all station presets for a few
hours should there be a power failure or the AC power lead
is removed from the AC socket.
To erase all the contents in the preset memory:
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by
mode.
2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst holding down the
TUNER (BAND) button and the X-BASS/DEMO button.
 "TUNER CL" will appear.
 After performing this operation, all of the preset memory
information will be erased.
 Preset memory scan
The stations saved in the preset memory can be scanned
automatically.
1To scan the preset stations, press the PRESET ( or
) button for more than 0.5 seconds.
 The station preset number will flash and the programmed
stations will be tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.
2Press the PRESET ( or ) button again to stop the
memory scan at the desired station.
Note:
When the preset memory does not have any stations stored
in it, the preset memory scan will not function.
(Main unit operation)
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PRESET( )
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RDS (Radio Data System) OPERATION
RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of
FM stations are now providing. It allows these FM stations
to send additional signals along with their regular pro-
gramme signals. For example, the stations send their station
names, and information about what type of programme they
broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS ser-
vice, the RDS will appear, and the station frequency (and
then the station name if sent) will be displayed.
"TP" (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when
the received broadcast carries traffic announcements, and
"TA" (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic
announcement is received.
"EON" will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Net-
works information) data is broadcast.
"PTYI" (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the
Dynamic PTY station is received.
Note:
"TP" and "TA" appear at the same time during an announce-
ment. When only "TA" appears, an announcement is not
made. (See page 26.)
 Information Provided by RDS
With the CD-BA1700H, you can display three types of RDS
service. To show them in the display, press the DISPLAY
MODE button. Each time you press the DISPLAY MODE
button, the display will change to show the following infor-
mation.
PS (Programme
Service)
Station names commonly known will
be displayed. "NO PS" appears if no
signal is received.
PTY (Program
Type)
Programme type will be displayed.
"NO PTY" appears if no signal is re-
ceived.
RT (Radio Text) Radio text will be displayed. "NO RT"
appears if no signal is received.
Station
Frequency
Station frequencies.
PS RTPTY Station Frequency
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Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traf-
fic Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement).
With the CD-BA1700H, you can search for and receive the
following PTY, TP and TA signals.
Note:
 When the unit is in the EON stand-by mode and a pro-
gramme is selected, the unit will display "TI" instead of
"TA".
NEWS: Short accounts of facts, events and public-
ly expressed views, reportage and actuali-
ty.
AFFAIRS: Topical programme expanding or enlarg-
ing 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 element is fundamen-
tal.
DRAMA: All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE: Programmes concerned with any aspect
of national or regional culture, including
language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE: Programmes about the natural sciences
and technology.
VARIED: Used for mainly speech-based pro-
grammes usually of light-entertainment
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 current popular ap-
peal, often featuring in current or recent
record sales charts.
ROCK M: Contemporary modern music, usually writ-
ten and performed by young musicians.
EASY M: Current contemporary music considered
to be "easy-listening", as opposed to Pop,
Rock or Classical, or one of the special-
ised music styles, Jazz, Folk or Country.
Music in this category is often but not al-
ways, vocal, and usually of short duration.
LIGHT M: Classical music for general, rather than
specialist appreciation. Examples of music
in this category are instrumental music,
and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS: Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music, etc., and in-
cluding Grand Opera.
OTHER M: Musical styles not fitting into any of the oth-
er categories. Particularly used for special-
ist music of which Rhythm & Blues and
Reggae are examples.
WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts and meteo-
rological information.
FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading,
etc.
CHILDREN: For programmes targeted at a young audi-
ence, primarily for entertainment and inter-
est, rather than where the objective is to
educate.
SOCIAL: Programmes about people and things that
influence them individually or in groups. In-
cludes: sociology, history, geography, psy-
chology 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 express-
ing their views either by phone or at a pub-
lic forum.
TRAVEL: Features and programmes concerned with
travel to near and far destinations, pack-
age tours and travel ideas and opportuni-
ties. Not for use for announcements about
problems, delays, or roadworks affecting
immediate travel where TP/TA should be
used.
LEISURE: Programmes concerned with recreational
activities in which the listener might partic-
ipate. Examples include, Gardening, Fish-
ing, Antique collecting, Cooking, Food &
Wine, etc.
JAZZ: Polyphonic, syncopated music character-
ised by improvisation.
COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or continue
the musical tradition of the American
Southern States. Characterised by a
straightforward melody and narrative story
line.
NATION M: Current Popular Music of the Nation or Re-
gion in that country's language, as op-
posed 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 nar-
rative or story may be based on historical
events or people.
DOCUMENT: Programme concerned with factual mat-
ters, presented in an investigative style.
TEST: Broadcast when testing emergency broad-
cast equipment or receivers.
ALARM !: Emergency announcement made under
exceptional circumstances to give warning
of events causing danger of a general na-
ture.
NONE: No programme type (receive only).
TP: Broadcasts which carry traffic announce-
ments.
TA: Traffic announcements are currently on
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 ASPM (Auto Station Program Memory)
It is recommended that you store stations in memory using
ASPM. (This memory can be used for PTY searches, sta-
tion select and EON switching.)
When the ASPM button is pressed whilst tuned to the FM
band, the RDS (Radio Data System) function will automati-
cally search for new RDS stations. Up to 40 stations can be
stored in memory. (If you have already stored some stations
in memory, the number of new stations you can store will be
less.)
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power
on.
2Press the TUNER (BAND) button.
3Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM ST
or FM band.
4Press and hold down the ASPM button for at least 3
seconds.
Notes:
 Only RDS stations will be stored in memory in numerical
order.
 If the same station is broadcasting on different frequen-
cies, the transmission with the strongest broadcast fre-
quency will be stored in memory.
 Any station which has the same frequency as one which
has been already stored in memory will not be stored
again.
 The ASPM operation can be repeated until "END"
appears.
 If a 40th station is stored in memory during a scan, the
scanning will stop at that station. The number of stations
and "END" will each be displayed for 4 seconds.
 If no stations have been stored in memory, "END" will
appear for about 4 seconds.
 If 40 stations have already been stored in memory and
the ASPM button is pressed, "END" will appear immedi-
ately and the scan will be aborted. If you want to redo the
ASPM operation from the beginning, erase the preset
memory, and then perform steps 1 - 4.
 If the RDS station broadcast signals are very weak, sta-
tion names may not be stored in memory.
To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete:
Press the ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations.
 The stations that have already been stored in memory
will be kept there.
To erase all the contents in the preset memory:
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by
mode.
2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst holding down the
TUNER (BAND) button and the X-BASS/DEMO button.
 "TUNER CL" will appear.
 After performing this operation, all of the preset memory
information will be erased.
(Main unit operation)
After "ASPM" has flashed for about 4 seconds, scanning
will start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).
When an RDS station is found, the RDS will appear for
a short time and the station will be stored in memory.
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After scanning, the number of stations that have been
automatically stored in memory will be displayed for 4
seconds, and then "END" will appear for 4 seconds.