Sharp CD-SW340H User manual

2008/April/18 CD-SW340H_AUS
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.
CD-SW340H Mini Component System consisting of CD-SW340H (main
unit), CP-S340H (front speaker) and CP-SW240H (subwoofer).
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD-SW340H
MODEL
OPERATION MANUAL

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Important Instruction
Special notes
WARNINGS
 When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position,
mains voltage is still present inside the unit. When the
ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, the unit may
be brought into operation by the timer mode or remote control.
 This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers
unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous voltages,
always remove mains plug from the socket before any service
operation and when not in use for a long period.
 To prevent line or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
 Do not turn the volume on to full at switch on. Listen to music at
moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
CAUTION
 This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
 This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure
continued safety, do not remove any cover or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.
Note for users in Australia:
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or
broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant
licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is
not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copyright
materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be
implied as giving that authority.
For other countries:
Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must
not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright.
Please refer to the relevant laws in your country.

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Special Note
Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right
to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating
broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribu-
tion channels), revenue-generating streaming applications (via Inter-
net, intranets and/or other networks), other revenue-generating
content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand appli-
cations and the like) or on revenue-generating physical media (com-
pact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives,
memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is
required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer
IIS and Thomson.
Accessories
Please confirm that only the following accessories are included.
Contents
Page
 General Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 8
 Preparation for Use
System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 11
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
 Basic Operation
General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the clock (Remote control only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 17
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 20
MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) . . . . . . . .21 - 24
 Radio
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 - 26
 Tape Playback
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) . . . . . . .27 - 28
 Tape Recording
Recording on a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 - 30
 Advanced Features
Using the Radio Data System (RDS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 - 36
Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only). . . . . . .37 - 40
Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
 References
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 - 43
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 - 46
Remote control 1 AM loop aerial 1
FM aerial 1 “AA” size battery (UM/SUM-3,
R6, HP-7 or similar) 2

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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 place anything on top of the unit.
 Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than
60 ˚ C (140 ˚ F) or to extremely low temperatures.
 If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power
lead from the wall socket. Plug the AC power lead back in, and
then turn on your system.
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 speaker
efficiency, location, and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid
exposure to high volume levels. Do not turn the volume on to full at
switch on and listen to music at moderate levels. Excessive sound
pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
 Do not place subwoofer system on the same surface as main
unit to prevent sound interruption during playback.
 Use the unit on a firm, level surface free
from vibration.
 Keep the unit away from direct sunlight,
strong magnetic fields, excessive dust,
humidity and electronic/electrical
equipment (home computers,
facsimiles, etc.) which generate
electrical noise.
 In case of an electrical storm, unplug the
unit for safety.
TIMER
CD
4
3
1
5
4
5
3
2
1
PHONES
RECORD/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK(PLAY&STOP)
2
AUDIO
IN
10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
Floor Table
TIMER
CD
4
3
1
5
4
5
3
2
1
PHONES
RECORD/
PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK(PLAY&STOP)
2
AUDIO
IN
TIMER
CD
4
3
1
5
4
5
3
2
1
PHONES
RECORD/
PLAYBACK
PLA
YBACK(PLAY&STOP)
2
AUDIO
IN
 Hold the AC power plug by the head when
removing it from the wall socket, as pulling
the lead can damage internal wires.
 The AC power plug is used as a disconnect
device and shall always remain readily
operable.
 Do not remove the outer cover, as this
may result in electric shock. Refer
internal service to your local SHARP
service facility.
 The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with
items, such as newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc.
 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 climates.
 This unit should only be used within the range of 5 ˚ C - 35 ˚ C
(41 ˚ F - 95 ˚ F).
ACINPUT
CD
4
3
1
5
4
5
3
2
1
PHONES
RECORD/
PLAYBACK
PLAYA
BCK(PLAY&STOP)
2
AUDIO
IN

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Controls and indicators
 Front panel
Reference page
1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 15, 25
4. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5. Tape (1 2) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7. Audio In Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8. CD or Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 28
9. CD Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape 2 Rewind,
Tuner Preset Down,Time Down Button
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17, 26, 27, 28, 37
10. Tuning Down Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 25
11. Tape 1 Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
12. Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
13. Audio In Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
14. Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
15. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
16. CD Play or Repeat,Tape Play Button . . . . . . . . 15, 17, 27, 28
17. Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
18. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
19. CD Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape 2 Fast Forward,
Tuner Preset Up, Time Up Button . . . . 14, 17, 26, 27, 28, 37
20. Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 25
21. Tape 2 Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TIMER
CD
4
5
3
2
1
PHONES
RECORD/PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK (PLAY & STOP)
AUDIO
IN

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 Display
Reference page
1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3. MP3/WMA Title Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. MP3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5. WMA Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. RDS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7. Traffic Announcement Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8. Dynamic PTY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9. Traffic Programme Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
10. Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11. Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
12. Timer Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
13. Tape 2 Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
14. MP3/WMA Total Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
15. Daily Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
16. FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
17. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
18. Tape Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
19. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 26
20. Extra Bass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
21. Disc Repeat Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
22. Disc Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
23. Disc Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
 Rear panel
Reference page
1. Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. AM Aerial Earth Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5. AM Loop Aerial Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6. Subwoofer Light-up Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7. Speaker Light-up Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8. Subwoofer Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9. Front Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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 Front speaker
1. Tweeter
2. Woofer
3. Bass Reflex Duct
4. Speaker Wire
5. Speaker Light-Up Wire
 Subwoofer
1. Subwoofer
2. Bass Reflex Duct
3. Subwoofer Light-Up Wire
4. Speaker Wire
11
2
3
54
11
2
43

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Controls and indicators (continued)
 Remote control
Reference page
1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 37
4. Character Input/Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . 18, 23
5. Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6. Extra Bass (Surround)/Demo Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7. Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8. ON/STAND-BY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
11. Tape (1 2) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
12. AUDIO IN Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
13. Disc Clear/Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 20
14. Disc Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
15. Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16. Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
17. Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 20, 26, 37
18. Disc Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
19. Disc Play or Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 19
20. Tape Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
21. Tape 2 Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
22. Tuning Up, Cursor Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 25
23. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape 2 Fast Forward,
Tuner Preset Up, Time Up, Cursor Right Button
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17, 26, 27, 28, 37
24. Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape 2 Rewind,
Tuner Preset Down, Time Down, Cursor Left Button
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17, 26, 27, 28, 37
25. Tuning Down, Cursor Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 25
26. MP3/WMA Navigation Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
27. Character Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
28. MP3/WMA Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
29. Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
30. RDS ASPM Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
31. RDS PTY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
32. RDS Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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10
8
7
11
12
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19
18
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14
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20
16
25
24
22 23
26 27 28 29
30 31 32
AUDIO
IN
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System connections
Right speaker
FM aerial
Wall socket
(AC 220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz)
Left speaker
AM loop aerial
AC power connection
(see page 11)
Aerial connection (see page 10)
Speaker connection
(see page 10)
Subwoofer
Speaker Light-up wire Subwoofer
Light-up wire
Speaker Light-up wire
Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any connections.

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System connections (continued)
 Aerial connection
Note:
Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause
noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.
Installing the AM loop aerial:
 Speaker connection
 Speaker Light-Up connection
Caution:
Supplied FM aerial:
Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM
75 OHMS socket and position the FM
aerial wire in the direction where the
strongest signal can be received.
Supplied AM loop aerial:
Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM
and GND terminals. Position the AM
loop aerial for optimum reception.
Place the AM loop aerial on
a shelf,
etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with
screws (not supplied).
< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >
Wall Screws (not supplied)
FRONT SPEAKERS:
Connect the black wire to the
FRONT SPEAKERS minus
(–) terminal, and the red wire
to the FRONT SPEAKERS
plus (+) terminal.
SUBWOOFER:
Connect the black wire to the
SUBWOOFER minus (–)
terminal, and the red wire with
purple insulation tube to the
SUBWOOFER plus (+)
terminal.
ANTENNA
FM
75 OHMS
AM
GND
FM
aerial
AM loop
aerial
Red
Black
Purple
1 Connect the speaker light-up wires to the
SPEAKERS LIGHT-UP sockets for speaker
illumination. To turn off the speaker light-up feature,
press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote
control for 2 seconds or more.
Note:
Placing the right speaker light-up wire to the RIGHT socket and the left
speaker light-up wire to the LEFT socket.
2 Connect the subwoofer light-up wire to the
SUBWOOFER LIGHT-UP socket.
 Never mistake the FRONT SPEAKERS and the SUBWOOFER
terminals. The unit or the speakers may be damaged.
 If you use other speakers with an impedance lower than that specified,
the unit may be damaged. Front speakers: 6 ohms, Subwoofer: 12
ohms.
 Do not mistake the right and the left channels. The
right speaker is the one on the right side when you
face the unit.
 Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each
other.
 Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be
injured.
 Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed
in the bass reflex duct.
Incorrect
SPEAKERS
LIGHT-UP
RIGHT LEFT
SUB
WOOFER
LIGHT-UP

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Placing the speaker system
There is no distinction between the right and left speakers.
Note:
The speaker grilles are not removable.
AC power connection
After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug
the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket. If you plug in the
unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode.
Notes:
The unit will start the tape initialisation when plugged in to the wall
socket. During this process, initialising sound will be heard and
the unit cannot be turned on. Wait until the process is finished.
Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not
be in use for a prolonged period of time.
Demonstration mode
External FM aerial
Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception. Consult
your dealer.
Note:
When an external FM aerial is used, disconnect the supplied FM
aerial wire.
Cooling fan:
The main unit is built with a
cooling fan at the rear of the unit
for improved cooling. Please do
not cover the opening of the fan
with any obstacles, as this will
block proper ventilation.
TIMER
CD
4
5
3
2
1
PHONES
RECORD/PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK(PLAY&STOP)
AUDIO
IN
Subwoofer Left speaker Main Unit Right speaker
Floor Table
Wall socket
(AC 220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz)
The first time the unit is plugged in, the
unit will enter the demonstration mode.
You will see words scroll and the
subwoofer and front speaker will light up
in flashing mode.
To cancel the demonstration mode:
When the unit is in the power
stand-by mode (demonstration
mode), press the X-BASS
(SURROUND)/DEMO button. The
unit will enter the low power
consumption mode and the
subwoofer and front speaker light
up will be off.
To return to the demonstration mode:
When the unit is in the power stand-by mode, press the
X-BASS (SURROUND)/DEMO button again.
Note:
When the power is on, the X-BASS (SURROUND)/DEMO button can
be used to select the extra bass mode.
ANTENNA
FM
75 OHMS
AM
GND
75 ohms
coaxial cable
External FM
aerial

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Remote control
Battery installation
Precautions for battery use:
Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Remove the batteries if the unit 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.).
Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to
malfunction.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Battery removal:
Open the battery cover and pull up the battery to take out.
Notes concerning use:
Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the
operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 “AA” size batteries
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the
sensor on the unit with a soft cloth.
Exposing the sensor on the unit to strong light may interfere with
operation. Change the lighting or the direction of the unit.
Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and
vibrations.
Test of the remote control
Check the remote control after checking all the connections (see
pages 9 - 11).
Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
The remote control can be used within the range shown below:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button. Does the power turn on? Now, you
can enjoy the music.
1 Open the battery cover.
2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction
indicated in the battery compartment.
When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the
battery terminals.
3 Close the battery cover.
TIMER
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RECORD/PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK(PLAY & STOP)
AUDIO
IN
0.2 m - 6 m
(8" - 20’)
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Basic Operation
General control
To turn the power on
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
Display brightness control
To dim the display brightness, hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER
button on the remote control for 2 seconds or more.
Subwoofer and front speaker light up control
The subwoofer and front speaker will light up according to the level of
the music source played back. To turn on/off the light, hold down the
CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control for 2 seconds or more.
Volume auto fade-in
If you turn off and on the main unit with the volume set to 27 or
higher, the volume starts at 16 and fades in to the last set level.
Volume control
Surround mode
Equaliser
When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter FLAT mode.
When the EQUALIZER MODE button is pressed, 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.
Note:
If the EQUALIZER MODE button is pressed in the surround mode, it
will be cancelled automatically.
After use:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.
TIMER
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Main unit operation:
When the VOLUME control is turned
clockwise, the volume will increase.
When it is turned anti-clockwise, the
volume will decrease.
Remote control operation:
Press the VOLUME (+ or –) button to
increase or decrease the volume.
When the X-BASS (SURROUND)/
DEMO button is pressed, the unit will
enter the surround mode and adjust low
bass and high frequency automatically
according to volume input. To cancel this
mode, press the X-BASS (SURROUND)/
DEMO button again.
No equaliser
For rock music
For classical music
For pop music
Vocals are enhanced
For jazz
30 MAXIMUM0.....
X-BASS
POPS
VOCALS
JAZZ
FLAT
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Basic Operation
Setting the clock (Remote control only)
In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) display.
To confirm the time display:
[When the unit is in the stand-by mode]
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
The time display will appear for about 10 seconds.
[When the power is on]
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
Within 10 seconds, press the or button to display the
time.
The time display will appear for about 10 seconds.
Note:
The “CLOCK” will appear or time will flash to confirm the time
display when the AC power supply is restored after a power failure
or unplugging the unit. If incorrect, readjust the clock as follows.
To readjust the clock:
Perform “Setting the clock” from step 1. If the “CLOCK” does not
appear in step 3, step 4 (for selecting the 24-hour or 12-hour display)
will be skipped.
To change the 24-hour or 12-hour display:
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select “CLOCK”, and press the MEMORY button.
4Press the or button to select 24-hour or 12-
hour display and then press the MEMORY button.
“0:00” The 24-hour display will appear.
(0:00 - 23:59)
“AM 12:00” The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 12:00 - PM 11:59)
“AM 0:00” The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 0:00 - PM 11:59)
5Press the or button to adjust the hour and
then press the MEMORY button.
Press the or button once to advance the time by
1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously.
6Press the or button to adjust the minutes and
then press the MEMORY button.
Press the or button once to advance the time by
1 minute. Hold it down to change the time in 5-minutes
intervals.
1 Clear all the programmed contents. [Refer to “Clearing all the
memory (reset)” on page 43 for details.]
2 Perform “Setting the clock” from step 1 onwards.

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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc
This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD format
and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, but cannot record on them.
Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the
state of the disc or the device that was used for recording.
MP3:
MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands
for MPEG Audio Layer 3.
MP3 is a type of audio code which is processed by significant
compression from the original audio source with very little loss
in sound quality.
This system supports MPEG 1 Layer 3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, and
VBR files.
During VBR file playback, time counter in the display may differ
from its actual playback time.
Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32 ~ 320 kbps.
WMA:
WMA files are Advanced System Format files that include audio
files which are compressed with Windows Media Audio codec.
WMA is developed by Microsoft as an audio format file for
Windows Media Player.
“MP3” or “WMA” indicator will light up after the unit reads
information on an MP3 or WMA disc.
Bitrate which is supported by WMA is 64 ~ 160 kbps.
Auto power on function:
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
CD button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and
the “CD” function is activated.
CD / button on the remote control: The unit turns on and CD
playback starts (regardless of the last function).
/ button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of
the last function starts (CD,TAPE,TUNER,AUDIO IN).
Auto power off function:
In the stop mode of CD, MP3 or WMA operation, the main unit enters
the stand-by mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.
OPEN/
CLOSE
TIMER
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3
1
5
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PHONES
RECORD/PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK(PLAY & STOP)
2
AUDIO
IN
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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued)
Playback will begin from track 1 on disc 1. After that disc finishes
playing, the next disc will automatically play.
After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the unit will stop
automatically.
When there is no disc in one of the disc trays (1 - 5), the empty
tray will be skipped to the next tray with a disc.
To exchange other discs whilst playing a disc:
Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons for the stopped disc and within 5
seconds, press the button and exchange discs.
To remove the discs:
In the stop mode, press the 1 - 5 buttons and within 5 seconds,
press the button.
Caution:
Do not place two discs in a same tray.
Do not play discs of special shapes (heart, octagon, etc.) as it
may cause malfunctions.
Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.
If the power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until the power is
restored.
If the disc tray is stopped with force, “ER-CD21” will appear on the
display for 3 seconds and the unit will not function. If this occurs,
press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by
mode and then turn the power on again.
If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the
unit away from the TV or radio.
If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc will
skip or not play.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the CD button.
3Press the 1 button and within 5 seconds, press the
button to open the disc tray 1.
4Place the disc on the disc tray 1, label side up.
Be sure to place 8 cm (3") disc in the middle of the disc trays.
5Press button to close the disc tray 1.
Due to the structure of the disc information, it takes longer to
read an MP3/WMA disc than a normal CD (approximately 20
to 90 seconds).
6You can place discs on the trays 2 - 5 by following steps
3 - 5.
7Press the / button to start playback.
12 cm (5") 8 cm (3")
[CD] [MP3/WMA]
Total number of
tracks on the disc Total playing time
of the disc
Total number
of folders
Total number
of files
MP3 indicator
WMA indicator
Disc play indicator

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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback
Various disc functions Notes for CD:
Notes for MP3/WMA discs:
Track up/track down is possible only within individual discs.
The sound is heard during fast forward/fast reverse with a CD, but
not with an MP3/WMA disc. For fast forward or fast reverse of an
MP3/WMA disc, refer to playback time on the display.
Fast forward/fast reverse is possible only within individual tracks.
When the end of the track is reached during fast forward, the next
track will be played. Playback of the track will begin when its
beginning is reached during fast reverse.
To change the display (MP3/WMA discs only)
Function Main unit Remote
control
Operation
Play Press in the stop mode.
Stop Press in the playback
mode.
Pause Press in the playback
mode. Press the /
button to resume
playback from the
paused point.
Track up/
Track
down
Press in the playback
or stop mode.
If you press the button
in the stop mode, press
the / button to start
the desired track.
Fast
forward/
Fast
reverse
Press and hold down in
the playback mode.
Release the button to
resume playback.
PRESETPRESET
PRESETPRESET
Track up/track down is possible only within individual discs.
Fast forward/fast reverse is possible only within individual discs.
When the end of the last track is reached during fast forward,
“END” will appear on the display and CD operation will be paused.
When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast
reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode.
Whilst a disc is playing, press the DISPLAY
button.
Each time the button is pressed, the display
will change as follows.
Track number Elapsed
playback time
Folder name
File name

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Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback
To specify a disc to play
You can play a disc by specifying the disc number.
Playback will begin from track 1 on the chosen disc.
After the last track on the last disc is played, the unit stops
automatically.
Note:
If a disc tray with no disc is selected, playback will not start and the
disc indicator will disappear.
To stop playback:
Press the (CD ) button.
Direct track search
By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks on the current
disc can be played.
Notes:
A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc
cannot be selected.
During random play, direct search is not possible.
To stop playback:
Press the (CD ) button.
1Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select the desired disc.
Selected disc number
2Within 5 seconds, press the / button on the main unit.
TIMER
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Use the direct search buttons on
the remote control to select the
desired track whilst playing the
selected disc.
Selected track number
The direct search buttons allow you to select up to number 9.
When selecting number 10 or higher, use the “+10” button.
A. For example, to choose 13
1 Press the “+10” button once.
2 Press the “3” button.
B. For example, to choose 130
1 Press the “+10” button three times.
2 Press the “0” button.

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Repeat play
Repeat play can play all 5 discs, all tracks on a chosen disc, or a
programmed sequence continuously.
To cancel repeat play:
Press the / button again.
“ ” will disappear.
Random play
The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically.
To cancel random play:
Press the / button.
“R” will disappear.
Notes:
If you press the button during random play, you can move to
the next track by the random operation. However, the button
does not allow you to move to the previous track. It will go to the
beginning of the current track instead.
In random play, the unit will select and play tracks automatically.
(You cannot select the order of the tracks.)
Caution:
After performing repeat or random play, be sure to press the
(CD ) button. Otherwise, the disc(s) will play continuously.
To repeat one disc:
Press the / button twice.
To repeat all tracks on up to 5 discs:
Press the / button three times.
To repeat desired tracks:
Perform steps 1 - 6 in “Programmed play” section on page 20 and
then press the / button twice.
To random play all tracks on up to 5 discs:
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control.

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Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued)
Programmed play
You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like.
To cancel the programmed play mode:
Whilst in the stop mode and the “MEMORY” indicator is lit, press the
CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control. The “MEMORY”
indicator will disappear and all the programmed contents will be
cleared.
Adding tracks to the programme:
If a programme has been previously stored, the “MEMORY” indicator
will be displayed. Then follow steps 1 - 6 to add tracks. The new
tracks will be stored after the last track of the original programme.
To check which tracks are programmed:
Whilst the unit is stopped in the programmed play mode, press the
or button.
Notes:
When a disc with programmed tracks is ejected, the programme
is automatically cancelled.
Even if you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by
mode or change the function from CD to another, the programmed
selections will not be cleared.
During the programme operation, random play is not possible.
1Whilst in the stop mode, press
the MEMORY button on the
remote control to enter the
programming save mode.
2Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons
to select the desired disc.
Selected disc number
3Press the direct search buttons
on the remote control to select
the desired track.
Selected track number
You can also select a track by pressing the or button.
4Press the MEMORY button to
save the track number.
5Repeat steps 2 - 4 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be
programmed.
If you make a mistake, the programmed tracks can be cleared
by pressing the CLEAR/DIMMER button.
6Press the (CD ) button.
The total number in memory will
appear.
7Press the / button to start playback.
To clear the programmed selections:
Press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the
remote control whilst the “MEMORY”
indicator is flashing.
Each time the button is pressed, one track will
be cleared, beginning with the last track
programmed.