Sharp CD-DH899N User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
CD-DH899N
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
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Accessories
CD
USB
TAPE
Special Note
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has
been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device
or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
CD-DH899N Mini Component System consisting of CD-DH899N (main unit) and CP-DH899N (speaker system).
CD
USB
TAPE
AUDIOIN
PHONES
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
FUNCTION
VOL
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD-DH899
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For U.S. customer only
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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the
"Product"), when ship in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will,
at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent
at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below
nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or
other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide
proof of purchase to the servicer.
The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp.
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exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described
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What to do to Obtain Service:
CD-DH899N Mini Component System
(Be sure to have this information available when you need
service for your Product.)
One (1) year parts and labor from the date of purchase.
Non-functional accessories, supplies, and consumable
items.
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System connections
●Please ensure that the equipment ispositioned in a
well ventilated areaand ensure that there isat least
(4") 10 cm of free space along the sides, top and back
of the equipment.
Precautions
FUNCTION
AUDIOIN
PHONES
VOL
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
MINICOMPONENT SYSTEM
CD-DH899
PUSH
OPEN
(4") 10 cm 4" (10 cm)
(4") 10 cm
(4") 10 cm
●Connect the black wire to the minus (–)
terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+)
terminal.
●Use speakerswith an impedance of 4
ohmsor more, as lower impedance
speakerscan damage the unit.
●Donotmakeamistakewhenconnecting
the right and left speakers. The right
speaker isthe one on the right side
when youface the unit.
Incorrect
●Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.
●Do not allow any objectsto fall into or to be placed in
the bass reflex ducts.
●Do not stand or sit on the speakers. Youmay be
injured.
Speaker connection

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Caution:
●Replace all old batterieswith new onesat the same
time.
●Do not mix old and new batteries.
●Remove the batteriesif the unit will not be used for a
long period of time. Thiswill prevent potential damage
due to battery leakage.
●Do not use rechargeable batteries(nickel-cadmium
battery, etc.).
●Installing the batteriesincorrectly may cause the unit to
malfunction.
●Batteries(battery pack or batteriesinstalled) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
Notes concerninguse:
●Replace the batteriesif the operating distance is
reduced or if the operation becomeserratic. Purchase
2 “AAA” size batteries(UM/SUM-4, R3, HP-16 or
similar).
●Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control
and the sensor on the unit with asoft cloth.
●Exposing the sensor on the unit to strong light may
interfere with operation. Change the lighting or the
direction of the unit if thisoccurs.
●Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat,
shock, and vibrations.
System connections (continued)
Make sure to unplugthe AC power cord before makingany connections.
Right speaker
FM antenna
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
screws
wall
<Attachingto
the wall >
< Assembling >
AC outlet (AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz)
InstallingtheAMloop
antenna
Videocable
Black
Red
AM loop antenna
To video
input jack
TV
Left
speaker
Remote control
Use 2 “AAA” size batteries(UM/SUM-4, R3, HP-16 or
similar). Batteriesare not included.
1Open the battery cover.
2Insert the batteriesaccording to the direction indicated
in the battery compartment.
When inserting or removing the batteries, push them
toward the (–) battery terminals.
3Close the cover.
Battery installation

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The first time the unit isplugged in, the unit will enter the
demonstration mode.
To dim the display brightness, hold down the CLEAR/
DIMMER button on the remote control for 2 secondsor
more.
If youturn off and on the main unit with the volume set to
27 or higher, the volume startsat 16 and fadesin to the last
set level.
Turn the volume knobtoward VOL +/– (on main unit) or
press VOLUME +/– (on remote control) to increase or
decrease the volume.
When the power isfirst turned on, the unit will enter the
extrabass mode which emphasizesthe bass frequencies,
and “X-BASS” will appear. To cancel the extrabass mode,
press the X-BASS button on the remote control.
1Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select “BASS”.
2Within 5 seconds, press the VOLUME (+ or –) button to
adjust the bass.
1Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select “TREBLE”.
2Within 5 seconds, press the VOLUME (+ or –) button to
adjust the treble.
When the EQUALIZER MODE button ispressed, the
current mode setting will be displayed. To change to a
different mode, press the EQUALIZER MODE button
repeatedly until the desired sound mode appears.
When youpress any of these buttonsduring stand-by
mode, the unit turnson.
●/ button on the main unit : The unit turnson and
playback of the last function will start (iPod, CD,
TUNER, USB, TAPE, AUDIO IN).
●iPod button on the remote control : The unit turnson
and iPod function isactivated.
●CD button on the remote control : The unit turnson and
CD function isactivated.
●TUNER button on the remote control : The unit turnson
and TUNER function isactivated.
●USB button on the remote control : The unit turnson
and USB function isactivated.
●TAPE button on the remote control: The unit turnson
and TAPE function isactivated.
●AUDIO IN button on the remote control : The unit turns
on and AUDIO IN function isactivated.
In the stop mode of disc, USB or tape operation, the main
unitentersthe stand-by mode after 15 minutesof inactivity.
General control
1Press the DEMO button to cancel the demonstration
mode.
2Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
Function Main unit Remote
control Operation
Power on /
off Pressto turn the power on or to
go to stand-by
mode.
Demo on /
off ____ Pressto enterto
demonstration
on or off mode.
CD
USB
TAPE
FUNCTION
VOL
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD-DH899
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
To turn the power on
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
Display brightness control
Volume auto fade-in
Volume control
X-Bass control
Bass control
Treble control
Equalizer
POPS
VOCAL
JAZZ
FLAT
GAME
CLASSIC
For rock music.
For pop music.
No equalization.
For classical music.
For jazz.
Vocalsare enhanced.
No equalization.
For game.
For classical music.
For pop music.
Vocalsare enhanced.
For jazz.
Auto power on function
Auto power off function

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Supported iPod models:
● iPod nano (software 1.2 above)
● iPod mini (software 1.2 above)
● iPod (5
th
generation) (software 1.3above) (Dock connector equipped
Click Wheel model)
● iPod (4
th
generation) (software 3.0.2 above) (Dock connector
equipped Click Wheel model)
● iPod nano (2
nd
generation) (software 1.0.0 above)
● iPod nano (3
rd
generation) (software 1.0.3above)
● iPod nano (4
th
generation) (software 1.0.3above)
● iPod classic (software 1.0.3above)
● iPod touch (software 1.1 above)
● iPod touch (2
nd
generation) (software 2.1 above)
Caution:
Please update your iPod unit to the latest software version from Apple’s
homepage before using it.
Notes:
● iPhone isnot supported by thissystem.
● Youcan use an audio cable to connect your iPod to the AUDIO IN
jack if:
1. your iPod adaptor doesnot fit into the iPod dockon the main unit.
2. youhave an iPod that doesnot have an iPod adaptor.
3. youhave an iPod that doesnot have an iPod 30 pin connector.
Notes:
● Once the iPod isconnected to the unit it will begin charging.
● The iPod unit cannot be charged while the main unit isin the stand-
by mode or during USB mode.
● Please make sure to set iPod unit to either NTSC or PAL to match
your TV signal. Please visit Apple’shomepage forfurther information.
Simply remove the iPod from the iPod dock. It issafe to do so even during
playback.
Note:
When navigating the iPod menus with remote control, do not operate any
of the buttonson the iPod unit. The volume level isadjusted by pressing
the VOL (+ or –) button on the main unit or the remote control. Adjusting
the volume on the iPod unit givesno effect.
iPod operation:
The operationsdescribed below depend on the generation iPod youare
using.
System on operation:
When the main unit ispowered on, the iPod unit will automatically power
on when docked in the unit (including TIMER function/exclude USB
function).
System off (stand-by operation):
When the main unit isturned to stand-by mode, the docked iPod unit will
automatically turn to stand-by mode.
Listeningto the iPod
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Insert the iPod adaptor into the iPod dock and connect your iPod.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the iPod button on the remote control or FUNCTION button
repeatedly on the main unit to select iPod function.
3 Insert iPod unit in iPod dock of main unit.
4 Press the / button to start playback.
iPod adaptor connection
To insert iPod adaptor
iPod
Dock connector
iPod (bottom)
iPod dock
iPod connector
iPod adaptor
(not supplied)
iPod playback
Insert the tip of ascrewdriver (“–” type, small) into the iPod adaptor hole
as shown and lift upward to remove.
1 Press the MENU button to view the menuon iPod unit. Press it
again to go back to previous menu.
2 Use the TUNING ( or ) button on the remote control to select
an item on the menuand then press ENTER button.
CD
USB
TAPE
FUNCTION
VOL
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD-DH899
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
To remove iPod adaptor
To disconnect iPod
Navigatingthe iPod menus

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Notes:
● If the TV Out setting isalready turned on at video menu, the
video isautomatically displayed on the TV screen when
ENTER key ispressed.
● To return to watching video on iPod screen, press the MENU
button to enter video menu. Then press the DISPLAY (TV
OUT) button for more than 2 secondsuntil “iPodDISP”
appears.
● During iPod video playback, pressing the DISPLAY (TV OUT)
button will not toggle video out display between iPod and TV.
iPod playback detection function:
Once the playbutton on the iPod unit ispressed, the main unit will
automatically change to iPod function overriding the previous
function selected.
Caution:
● Unplug all accessoriesfor the iPod before inserting it into the
iPod dock.
● Stop button ( ) at main unit isinvalid during iPod function.
Notes for CD or MP3/WMA disc:
● When the end of the last track isreached during fast forward,
“END” will appear on the display and CD operation will be
paused. When the beginning of the first track isreached
during fast reverse,theunit will enter the playbackmode (only
for CD).
● Rewritable multi-session discswith unfinished writing, can
still be played.
1 Press the DISPLAY (TV OUT) button for more than 2 seconds.
“TV DISP” will appear on display.
2 Press the ENTER button to start playback.
Function Main
unit Remote control Operation
Play
Press in the pause mode.
Pause Press in the playback
mode.
Track up/
down
____
Press in the playback or
pause mode.
If youpress the button in
the pause mode, press the
/ button to start the
desired track.
Fast
forward/
reverse
____
Pressand hold down in the
playback mode.
Release the button to
resume playback.
Display
____
iPod back light ON.
Press for more than 2
secondstotogglethevideo
outdisplaybetweeniPodor
TV.
Repeat
____
Press to toggle repeat
mode.
Shuffle
____
Press and hold down to
toggle shuffle mode.
iPod
Menu
____
Press to view the iPod
menuduring iPod function.
iPod
Enter
____
Press to confirm the
selection.
iPod
Cursor
Up/Down
____
Press to select the iPod
menu.
Listeningto the iPod (continued)
Watchingvideos on a TV connected to
iPod
Various iPod functions
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CD button on the remote control or FUNCTION
button repeatedly on the main unit to select CD function.
3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.
4 Place the disc on the disc tray, label side up.
5 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
6 Press the / (CD / ) button to start playback. After the
last track isplayed, the unit will stop automatically.
Function Main
unit Remote control Operation
Pause
Press in the playback
mode. Press the /
button to resume playback
from the paused point.
Track up/
down
____
Press in the playback or
stop mode.
If youpress the button in
the stop mode, press the
/ button to start the
desired track.
Fast
forward/
reverse
____
Pressandholddowninthe
playback mode.
Release the button to
resume playback.
Listeningto a CD or MP3/WMA disc
FUNCTION
VOL
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD-DH899
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
CD
USB
TAPE
Disc playback
Various disc functions

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By using the Direct Search buttons, the desired trackson
the current disc can be played.
Use the Direct Search buttons on the remote control to
select the desired track while playingthe selected
disc.
●The Direct Search buttonsallow youto select up to
number 9.
●When selecting number 10 or higher, use the “10+”
button.
Notes:
●A track number higher than the number of trackson the
disc cannot be selected.
●During random play, direct search isnot possible.
To stop playback:
Press the (CD ) button.
Repeat play can play one track, all tracksor aprogrammed
sequence continuously.
To repeat one track:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “1-
REPEAT” appears. Press the / (CD / ) button.
To repeat all tracks:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “ALL
REPEAT” appears. Press the / (CD / ) button.
To repeat desired tracks:
Perform steps1 - 5 in “Programmed play” section on pages
6 - 7 and then press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly
until “ALL REPEAT” appears.
To cancel repeat play:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “NORMAL”
appearsand “ ” disappears.
The trackson 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 “RANDOM” appears. Press the / (CD / )
button.
To cancel random play:
Press and hold the PLAY MODE button until “NORMAL”
appearsand “R” disappears.
Notes:
●If youpressthe button during random play, youcan
move to the track selected next by the random
operation.On the other hand, the button doesnot allow
youto move to the previous track. The beginning of the
track being played will be located.
●In random play, the unit will select and play tracks
automatically. (Youcannot select the order of the
tracks.)
Caution:
After performing repeat play, be sure to press the (CD )
button. Otherwise, the disc will play continuously.
Listeningto a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued)
A. For example, to choose 13
1Press the “10+” button once.
2Press the “1” button.
3Press the “3” button.
B. For example, to choose 130
1Press the “10+” button twice.
2Press the “1” button.
3Press the “3” button.
4Press the “0” button.
Direct track search
Selected track number
Repeat play 1While in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button on
the remote control to enter the programing save mode.
2Press the or buttonson the remote control to
select the desired track.
3Press the MEMORY button to save the track number.
4Repeat steps2 - 3for other tracks. Up to 32 trackscan
be programmed. If youwant to check the programmed
tracks, press the MEMORY button repeatedly. If you
make amistake, the programmed trackscan be
cleared by pressing the CLEAR/DIMMER button.
5Press the / (CD / ) button to start playback.
Random play
Programmed play (CD)
Selected track number

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To cancel the programmed play mode:
During programmed stop mode, press the (CD )
button. The display will show “MEM CLEAR” and all the
programmed contentswill be cleared.
Addingtracks to the program:
If aprogram has been previously stored, the “MEMORY”
indicator will be displayed. Then follow steps1 - 3to add
tracks. The new trackswill be stored after the last track of
the previous program.
Notes:
●When adisc isejected, the program isautomatically
canceled.
●If youpress the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the
stand-by mode or change the function from CD to
another, the programmed selectionswill be cleared.
●During the program operation, random play isnot
possible.
To play back CD-R/RW.
Note:
If “NO SUPPORT” isdisplayed, it means“Copyright
protected WMA file” or “Not supported playback file” is
selected.
Listeningto a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued)
1While in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button to
enter the programing save mode.
2Press the TUNING ( or ) button on the remote
control to select the desired folder.
Then press the or button on the remote
control to select the desired tracks.
3Press the MEMORY button to save the folder and
track number.
4Repeat steps2 – 3for other folder/tracks. Up to 32
trackscan be programmed.
5Press the / (CD / ) button to start playback.
Programmed play (MP3/WMA)
1Press the CD button, and load an MP3/WMA disc.
After disc isloaded, disc info will be displayed.
2Press the FOLDER button, and press the TUNING (
or ) button on the remote control to select desired
playback folder. (Folder mode on)
3Select desired file to be played back by pressing the
or button.
4Press the / (CD / ) button. Playback will start and
file name will be displayed.
●Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they
are recorded on the disc.
●In case of playback with the folder mode on, press
the TUNING ( or ) button onthe remote control,
and the folder can be selected even though it isin
playback/pause mode. It will continue playback/
pause mode in the 1st track of the selected folder.
●Display content can be changed by pressing the
DISPLAY button.
Procedure to playback MP3/WMA disc
with folder mode on
Disc
Name
MP3indicator
WMA indicator
TOTAL indicator
Total number of
files
Total number
of folder
First track
number in the
folder
FOLDER
indicator
FOLDER
number
File name display
Title display
Album display
Artist display

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Note:
ThisUSB mass storage device or MP3player isnot compatible with MTP
and AAC file systems.
Note:
To pause playback:
Press the / (USB / ) button.
Notes:
● SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of datawhile the USB
memory device isconnected to the audio system.
● ThisUSB memory’sformat supportsFAT 16 or FAT 32.
● SHARP cannot guarantee that all USB memory deviceswill work on
thisaudio system.
● USB cable isnot recommended for use in thisaudio system to
connect to USB memory device. Use of the USB cable will affect the
performance of thisaudio system.
● ThisUSB memory cannot be operated viaUSB hub or external HDD-
storage.
● The USB terminal in thisunit isnot intended for aPC connection but
isused for music streaming with aUSB memory device.
● If unplayable file isplayed on thisproduct, “NO SUPPORT” is
indicated.
● Thisproduct relatesto USB mass storage devicesand MP3players.
It may however face some irregularitiesdue to various unforeseen
reasonsfrom some devices. Should thishappen, turn off theunit and
then turn it on again.
● The USB port isonly intended for direct connection to aUSB memory
device without any cable.
● Playback order for MP3filesmay differ depending on the writing
software used during file download.
● Bitrate which issupported by MP3is32~320 kbps, WMA is64~160
kbps.
● Playlistsare not supported on thisunit.
● Thisunit can display Folder Name or File Name up to 32 characters.
● Folderswith non playable filesare also counted.
● The display playback time may not be displayed correctly when
playing back avariable 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 metatag also supportstitle, artist and album name which are
recorded in WMA files. Copyright protected WMA filescannot be
played back.
The followingfunctions are the same as CD operations:
Direct track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Random play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programmed play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Note:
If USB memory device isnot connected, “NO MEDIA” will be shown on
the display.
Listeningto USB mass storage device/MP3 player
1 Press the USB button on the remote control or FUNCTION button
repeatedly on main unit to select USB function. Connect the USB
memory device that has MP3/WMA format fileson the unit. When the
USB memory isconnected to the main unit, the device information
will be displayed.
2 Select desired file to be played back by pressing the or
button.
3 Press the / (USB / ) button. Playback will start and the file
name will be displayed.
● Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are recorded
in the USB memory device.
● Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY
button.
1 Press the USB button on the remote control or FUNCTION button
repeatedly on main unit to select USB function. Connect the USB
memory device that has MP3/WMA format fileson the unit. When the
USB memory isconnected to the main unit, the device information
will be displayed.
2 Press the FOLDER button, and press the TUNING ( or ) button
on the remote control to select desired playback folder. To start
playback with folder mode on, go to step 4. To change the playback
folder, press the TUNING ( or ) button on the remote control to
select another folder.
FUNCTION
AUDIO IN
PHONES
VOL
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
PUSH
OPEN
CD
USB
TAPE
To playback USB/MP3 player with folder
mode off
To playback USB/MP3 player with folder
mode on
3 Select desired file to be played back by pressing the or
button.
4 Press the / (USB / ) button. Playback will start and the file
name will be displayed.
● Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are recorded
in the USB memory device.
● Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY
button.
1 Press the (USB ) button to stop playback.
2 Disconnect USB memory device from the USB terminal.
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Notes:
●When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may
stop automatically at that point.
●Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.
●To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING ( or )
button again.
To receive an FM stereo transmission:
●Press the FUNCTION button on main unit or TUNER
(BAND) button on remote control repeatedly to select
stereo mode and “ST” indicator will be displayed. “ ”
will appear when an FM broadcast isin stereo.
●If the FM reception isweak, press the TUNER (BAND)
button to extinguish the “ST” indicator. The reception
changesto monaural, and the sound becomesclearer.
Youcan store 40 AM and FM stationsin memory and recall
them at the push of abutton. (Preset tuning)
Note:
The backup function protectsthe memorized stationsfor a
few hoursshould there be apower failure or the AC power
cord become disconnected.
Press the PRESET ( or ) button for less than 0.5
secondsto select the desired station.
The stationssaved in the memory can be scanned
automatically. (Preset memory scan)
Listeningto the radio
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit or
TUNER (BAND) button on the remote control
repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM
stereo, FM mono or AM).
3Press the TUNING ( or ) button to tune in to the
desired station.
Manual tuning:
Press the TUNING ( or ) button repeatedly to tune
in to the desired station.
Auto tuning:
When the TUNING ( or ) buttonispressed for more
than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and
the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast
station.
CD
USB
TAPE
FUNCTION
VOL
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD-DH899
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
Tuning
1Perform steps1 - 3in “Tuning”.
2Press the MEMORY button.
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 button to store
that station in memory. If the “MEMORY” and preset
number indicatorsdisappear before the station is
memorized, repeat the operation from step 2.
5Repeat steps1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a
preset station. When anew station isstored in the
memory, the station previously memorized for that
preset channel number will be erased.
1Press the PRESET ( or ) button for more than 0.5
seconds. The preset number will flash and the
programmed stationswill be tuned in sequentially, for 5
secondseach.
2Press the PRESET ( or ) button again when the
desired station islocated.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by
mode.
2While pressing down the FUNCTION button, press the
POWER ON/STAND-BY button until “TUNER CLEAR”
appears.
Memorisinga station
To recall a Memorized station
To scan the preset stations
To erase entire preset memory
POWER
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Note:
Tape recording function isnot available in thisunit.
Caution:
●To remove the cassette, press the (TAPE ) button,
and then open the compartment.
●If apower failure occursduring tape operation, the tape
head will remain engaged with the tape and the
cassette door will not open. In thiscase, wait until the
power isrestored.
Listeningto a cassette tape
Before playback:
●For playback, use normal or low-noise
tapes for the best sound. (Metal or
CrO2 tapes are not recommended.)
●Do not use C-120 tapesor poor-quality
tapes, as they may cause malfunctions.
●Before loading atape into the cassette
compartment, tighten the slack with apen
or apencil.
CD
USB
TAPE
TAPE
FUNCTION
AUDIO IN
PHONES
VOL
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD-DH899
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
PUSH
OPEN
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the FUNCTION button on main unit repeatedly
or TAPE button on remote control to select TAPE
function.
3Open the cassette door
by pushing the area
marked “ PUSH OPEN”.
4Load acassette into the
cassette compartment.
5Press the / (TAPE ) button to start playback.
Function Main
unit Remote control Operation
Tape
playback Press in the stop mode.
Stop Press in the
playback, fast
forward or fast
rewind mode.
Fast
forward/
Fast rewind
____ Press in the
playback or stop
mode.
Tape playback
AUDIOIN
PHONES
VOL
VOL
PUSH
OPEN
PUSH
OPEN
AUDIOIN
PHONES
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
FUNCTION
OPEN/
CLOSE
VOL
MIN I COMPONENT SYST EM
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In thisexample, the clock isset for the 12-hour (AM 12:00)
display.
To confirm the time display:
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. The time display will
appear for about 5 seconds.
Note:
The “CLOCK” will appear or time will be displayed when
the AC power supply isrestored after apower 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”
doesnot appear in step 2, step 3(for selecting the 12-hour
or 24-hour display) will be skipped.
To change the 12-hour or 24-hour display:
Once timer:
Once timer play worksfor one time only at apreset time.
Daily timer:
Daily timer play worksat the same preset time every day.
For example, set the timer as awake-up call every
morning.
Usingthe once timer and daily timer in combination:
For example, use the once timer to listen aradio program,
and use the daily timer to wake up.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY button.
Press the or button to select 12-hour or
24-hour display and then press the MEMORY button.
The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 12:00 - PM 11:59)
The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 0:00 - PM 11:59)
The 24-hour display will appear.
(0:00 - 23:59)
4To adjust the hour, press the or button and
thenpress the MEMORY button. Pressthe or
button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it
down to advance continuously.
5To adjust the minutes, press the or button
and then press the MEMORY button. Press the
or button once to advance the time by 1 minute.
1Clear all the programmed contents. [Refer to “Factory
reset, clearing all memory” on page 14 for details.]
2Perform “Setting the clock” from step 1 onwards.
Settingthe clock (Remote control
only)
CD
USB
TAPE
“AM 12:00”
“AM 0:00”
“0:00”
Before settingtimer:
●Check that the clock isset to the correct time (refer to
page 11). If it isnot set, youcannot use the timer
function.
●For timer playback: Plug in USB or load disc/cassette
or dock iPod to be played.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press and hold the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select “ONCE SET” or “DAILY SET”, and press the
MEMORY button. Set the clock to the correct time if
“ONCE SET” or “DAILY SET” doesnot appear.
4Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select “TIMER SET”, and press the MEMORY button.
5To adjustthe hour, press the or buttonandthen
press the MEMORY button.
6To adjust the minutes, press the or button and
then press the MEMORY button.
7Set the time to finish as in steps5 and 6 above.
8To select the timer playback source (CD, TUNER, USB,
iPod, TAPE or AUDIO IN), press the or button.
Press the MEMORY button.
When youselect the tuner, select astation by pressing
the or button, and then press the MEMORY
button. If astation has not been programmed, “NO
PRESET” will be displayed and timer setting will be
canceled.
9Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control, and then
press the MEMORY button. Do not turn the volume up
too high.
10 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power
stand-by mode. The “TIMER” indicator lightsup and
the unit isready for timer playback.
Timer and sleep operation (Remote
control only)
Once timer
Daily timer
Start Stop
1 minute or more
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Notes:
●When performing timer playback using another unit
connected tothe USBterminal or AUDIO IN jack, select
“USB” or “AUDIO IN” in step 8.
●Thisunit 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
“Cancelingthe timer setting”of thispage.
Checkingthe timer setting:
Cancelingthe timer setting:
Reusingthe memorized timer setting:
The timer setting will be memorized once it isentered. To
reuse the same setting, perform the following operations.
The radio, compact disc, iPod and USB can all be turned
off automatically.
To confirm the remainingsleep time:
To cancel the sleep operation:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button while “SLEEP” is
indicated. To cancel the sleep operation without setting the
unit to the stand-by mode, proceed as follows.
Sleep and timer playback:
For example, youcan fall asleep listening to the radio and
wake up to CD in the next morning.
Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) (continued)
11 When the preset time isreached, playback will start.
The volume will increase gradually until it reachesthe
preset volume. The “ ” indicator will blink during timer
playback.
The “DAILY” indicator will blink during timer playback.
12 When the timer end time isreached, the system will
enter the power stand-by mode automatically.
Once timer:
The timer will be canceled.
Daily timer:
The timer operatesat the same time every day. It will
continue until the daily timer settingiscanceled. Cancel
the daily timer when it isnot in use.
1Turn the power on and press and hold down the
CLOCK/TIMER button.
2Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select “ONCE SET” or “DAILY SET”, and press the
MEMORY button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select “TIMER CALL”, and press the MEMORY button.
1Turn the power on and press and hold down the
CLOCK/TIMER button.
2Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select “ONCE SET” or “DAILY SET”, and press the
MEMORY button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select “TIMER OFF”, and press the MEMORY button.
Timer will be canceled (the setting will not be
canceled).
FUNCTION
VOL
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD-DH899
PUSH
OPEN
1Turn the power on and press and hold down the
CLOCK/TIMER button.
2Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select “ONCE SET” or “DAILY SET”, and press the
MEMORY button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select “TIMER ON”, and press the MEMORY button.
4Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power
stand-by mode.
1Play back the desired sound source.
2Press the SLEEP button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the SLEEP button repeatedly
to select the time.
10 20 30 ....... 80 90
4“SLEEP” will appear.
5The unit will enter the power stand-by mode
automatically after the preset time has elapsed. The
volume will be turned down 1 minute before the sleep
operation finishes.
1While “SLEEP” isindicated, press the SLEEP button.
1While “SLEEP” isindicated, press the SLEEP button.
2Within 10 seconds, press the SLEEP button repeatedly
to select “SLEEP 00”.
1Set the sleep time (see above, steps1 - 5).
2While the sleep timer isset, set the timer playback
(steps2 - 9, page 11).
Sleep operation
To use timer and sleep operation together
Desired time
90 minutes
Sleep operation will
automatically stop
Sleep timer
setting Timer playback
setting End
time
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The connection cord isnot included. Purchase a
commercially available cord as shown below.
Note:
To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the
television.
●Do not turn the volume on to full at switch on and listen
to music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure
from earphonesand headphonescan cause hearing
loss.
●Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones,
reduce the volume.
●Be sure your headphoneshave a1/8" (3.5 mm)
diameter plug and impedance between 16 and 50
ohms. The recommended impedance is32 ohms.
●Plugging in the headphonesdisconnectsthe speakers
automatically. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME
control.
Many potential problemscan be resolved by the owner
without calling aservice technician.
If something iswrong with thisproduct, check the following
before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service
center.
1Use aconnection cord to connect the portable audio
player etc. to the AUDIO IN jack. When using video
equipment, connect the audio output to thisunit and
the video output to atelevision.
2Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
3Press the AUDIO IN button on the remote control or
FUNCTION button repeatedly on main unit to select
AUDIO IN function.
4Play the connected equipment. If volume level of the
connected device istoo high, sound distortion may
occur. Should thishappen, lower the volume of the
connected device. If volume level istoo low, increase
the volume of the connected device.
Enhancingyour system
FUNCTION
AUDIO IN
PHONES
VOL
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD-DH899
PUSH
OPEN
AUDIO IN
PHONES
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Portable audio
player, etc.
Listeningto the playback sounds of
portable audio player, etc.
Headphones
Symptom Possible cause
●The clock isnot set
to the correct time. ●Did apower failure occur? Reset theclock. (Referpage
11)
●When abutton is
pressed, the unit
doesnot respond.
●Set the unit to the power
stand-bymodeandthenturn
it back on.
●If the unit still malfunctions,
reset it. (Refer page 14)
●No sound isheard. ●Isthe volume level set to
“0”?
●Are the headphones
connected?
●Are the speaker wires
disconnected?
Symptom Possible cause
●Playback doesnot
start.
●Playback stopsin
the middle or isnot
performed properly.
●Isthe disc loaded upside
down?
●Doesthe disc satisfy the
standards?
●Isthe disc distorted or
scratched?
●Playback sounds
are skipped, or
stopped in the
middle of atrack.
●Isthe unit located near
excessive vibrations?
●Isthe disc very dirty?
●Has condensation formed
inside the unit?
Symptom Possible cause
●The remote control
doesnot operate. ●Isthe AC power cord of the unit plugged in?
●Isthe battery polarity
correct?
●Are the batteriesdead?
●Isthe distance or angle
incorrect?
●Doesthe remote control
sensor receive strong light?
Symptom Possible cause
●The radio makes
unusual noises
continuously.
●Isthe unit placed near the
TV or computer?
●Isthe FM antennaor AM
loop antennaplaced
properly? Move the antenna
away from the AC power
cord if it islocated nearby.
Troubleshootingchart
General
CD player
Remote control
Tuner

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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 thishappens, leave the power on with
no disc in the unit until normal playback ispossible (about 1 hour). Wipe
off any condensation on the transmitter with asoft cloth before operating
the unit.
Remove the iPod, USB memory device and disc from the unit. Then, set
the unit to the power stand-by mode. Carrying the unit with iPod or USB
memory device left docked or discsleft inside can damage the unit.
When thisproduct issubjected to strong external interference
(mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage
due to lightning, etc.) or if it isoperated 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 isnot restored in the previous operation, unplug and plug
in the unit again, and then turn the power on.
Note:
If neither operation above restoresthe unit, clear all the memory by
resetting it.
Caution:
Thisoperation will erase all datastored in memory including clock, timer
settings, tuner preset, and CD program.
Compact discsare fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking can
occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow the
guidelinesbelow for maximum enjoyment from your CD collection and
player.
● Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label side
from which signalsare read. Do not mark thissurface.
● Keep your discsaway from direct sunlight, heat and excessive
moisture.
● Alwayshold the CDsby the edges. Fingerprints, dirt or water on the
CDscan cause noise or mistracking. If aCD isdirty or doesnot play
properly, clean it with asoft, dry cloth, wiping straight out from the
center, along the radius.
Periodically wipe the cabinet with asoft cloth and adiluted soap solution,
then with adry cloth.
Caution:
● Do not use chemicalsfor cleaning (gasoline, paint thinner, etc.). It
may damage the cabinet.
● Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions.
In order to ensure proper operation of the CD player, preventative
maintenance (cleaning of the laser pickup lens) should be performed
periodically. Lenscleanersare commercially available. Contact your local
CD software dealer for options.
Troubleshootingchart (continued)
Symptom Possible cause
● Sound skipping.
● Cannot hear treble.
● Sound Fluctuation.
● Isthere any slack?
● Isthe tape stretched?
● Are the capstans, pinch rollersor
headsdirty?
● Cannot remove the tape. ● If apower failure occursduring
playback, the headsremain
engagedwiththetape.Donotopen
the compartment with great force.
Symptom Possible cause
● Device cannot be
detected.
● Isthere any MP3/WMA file
available?
● Isthe device properly connected?
● Isit an MTP device?
● Doesthe device contain AAC file
only?
● Playback doesnot start. ● Isit acopyright protected WMA
file?
● Isit afalse MP3file?
● Wrong time display.
● Wrong file name display.
● IsVariableBitratefile beingplayed
back?
● Isthe File Name written in
Chinese or Japanese characters?
Symptom Possible cause
● No sound isproduced.
No image appearson the
TV/monitor.
● The iPod isnot playing.
● The iPod isnot properly
connected to the unit.
● Isthe AC power cord of the unit
plugged in?
● The video cable isnot properly
connected.
● TheTV/monitor’sinputselectionis
not properly set.
● iPod will not charge. ● Wrong iPod adaptor isused.
● The iPod isnot makingfull contact
with the iPod connector.
● The main unit isin stand-by mode.
● Using 3
rd
generation iPod.
Cassette deck
USB
iPod
Condensation
Before transportingthe unit
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.
2 While pressing down the OPEN/CLOSE button, press the POWER
ON/STAND-BY button until “ALL CLEAR” appears.
If problem occurs
Factory reset, clearingall memory
POWER
ON/STAND-BY
Care of compact discs
Maintenance
Cleaningthe cabinet
Cleaningthe CD pickup lens

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Aspart of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP
reservesthe right to make design and specification
changesfor product improvement without prior notice. The
performance specification figuresindicated are nominal
valuesof production units. There may be some deviations
from these valuesin individual units.
Specifications
Power source AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power
consumption 72 W
Dimensions Width: 9 - 7/16" (240 mm)
Height: 12 - 7/16" (315.5 mm)
Depth: 11 - 5/32" (283.2 mm)
Weight 13.32 lbs. (6.04 kg)
Output power PMPO:4200 watts
RMS: Total 300 watts
(150wattsper channelinto 4
ohmsat 1 kHz, 10% total
harmonic distortion)
FTC: 120wattsminimumRMSper
channel into 4 ohmsfrom
100 Hz to 20 kHz, 10% total
harmonic distortion.
Output terminals Speakers: 4 ohms
Headphones: 16 - 50 ohms
(recommended: 32 ohms)
Video output : 1 Vp-p
Input terminals Audio In (audio signal):
250 mV/47 k ohms
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
Frequency
response 20 - 20,000 Hz
Dynamic range90 dB (1 kHz)
Frequency
response 50 - 14,000 Hz (normal tape)
Signal/noise
ratio 50 dB (playback)
Wow and flutter 0.35% (WRMS)
Tape Speed 4.76 cm/sec. (1 - 7/8ips)
Heads Playback
General
Amplifier
CD player
Cassette deck
USB host interface ●Complieswith USB 1.1 (Full
Speed)/ 2.0 Mass Storage
Class.
●Support Bulk only and CBI
protocol.
Support file ●MPEG 1 Layer 3
●WMA (Non DRM)
Bitrate support ●MP3(32 ~ 320 kbps)
●WMA (64 ~ 160 kbps)
Other ●Maximum total number of
MP3/WMA filesis1024.
●Maximum total number of
foldersis255 INCLUSIVE of
root directory.
●The ID3TAG information
supported are TITLE, ARTIST
and ALBUM only.
●SupportsID3TAG version 1
and version 2.
File system
support ●Support USB deviceswith Microsoft Windows/DOS/FAT
12/ FAT 16/ FAT 32.
●2 kbyte block length for sector.
Frequency rangeFM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,720 kHz
Type 2-way type speaker system
2" (5 cm) tweeter
6-5/16" (16 cm) woofer
Maximum input
power 300 W
Rated input power 150 W
Impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions Width: 7-7/8" (200 mm)
Height: 13" (330 mm)
Depth: 8-11/16" (220.5 mm)
Weight 6.8lbs. (3.1 kg)/each
USB
Tuner
Speaker