Sharp QT-CD250 User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accord-
ance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
toradiocommunications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
ceiver.
●Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
●Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnician
for help.
WARNING
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate
thisequipment.
MODEL
QT-CD250
PORTABLE CD STEREO SYSTEM
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or
theft, please record below the model number and serial
number which are located on the rear of the unit.
Please retain this information.
Modelnumber______________________________
Serialnumber ______________________________
Date of purchase ___________________________
Place of purchase___________________________
Note:
●It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full
compliance with the copyright laws of the United States
and that prior permission be obtained from copyright
owners whenever necessary.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral tri-
angle,isintendedto alerttheuserto
the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-
NEL.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in
theliteratureaccompanyingtheap-
pliance.
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
E NERGY S TAR® Program Information
As an E NERGY S TAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
E NERGY S TAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
WHY PURCHASE
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Many Electrical /Electronic Products use energy both when they are on
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The new
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The energy savings will help reduce the burning of fossil fuels and the
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E NERGY S TAR®
labeled models, it would reduce air pollution equivalent to eliminating more
than two million cars.
By using
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SPECIAL NOTES
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION
All the safety and operating instructions should be read
beforethe applianceisoperated, and shouldbe retained for
futurereference.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This
unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electri-
cal shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the
safeguards,observe thefollowing basicrules foritsinstalla-
tion, use and servicing.
1 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
2 FollowInstructions- Alloperatingand useinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
3 Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
4 CartsandStands-Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywithacart
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
● An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
5 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
6 Ventilation -Theapplianceshouldbe situated sothatitslocation
or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings;
or,placedin a built-in installation, suchasabookcaseor cabinet
thatmay impede the flow ofair through the ventilation openings.
7 Heat -Theappliance shouldbesituatedaway fromheatsources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8 Power Sources - The applianceshouldbeconnected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the appliance.
9 Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placedupon oragainstthem,paying particular attentiontocords
atplugs,convenience receptacles, and the pointwheretheyexit
from the appliance.
10 Donot use liquidcleanersoraerosol cleaners.Useadamp cloth
for cleaning.
11 Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
12 OutdoorAntennaGrounding-Ifanoutsideantennaisconnected
tothereceiver, be sure the antenna systemis grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground-
ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-
nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
13 Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
14 Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
15 Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
A The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B Objectshavefallen,or liquid has beenspilledintotheappliance;
or
C The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
16 Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
17 Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that
the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNALEAD
IN WIRE
GROUNDCLAMP
ANTENNADISCHARGE
UNIT
(NECSECTION810-20)
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS
(NECSECTION810-21)
GROUNDCLAMPS
POWERSERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODESYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
ACCESSORIES
AC power cord ×1
(QACCU0001SJ00) Remote control ×1 (RRMCG0023SJSA)
Notes:
●The AC power cord is located in the
battery compartment.
●The remote control is located in the
packing material.
●Parts and accessories mentioned in
thisoperationmanualotherthanthose
in the drawing are not included.
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PRECAUTIONS
■General
●Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners
or insecticides on the unit.
●Do not expose the unit to moisture, to tempera-
tures higher than 140˚F (60˚C) or to extreme low
temperatures.
●Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong
magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and
electronic/electrical equipment (home com-
puters, facsimiles, etc.) which generates electri-
cal noise.
●Hold the AC power plug by the head when
removingitfromtheACoutlet,aspullingthecord
can damage internal wires.
●When cleaning the heads, pinch roller, etc,
remove the AC power plug from the AC outlet as
the unit contains high voltages.
Donotremovetheoutercover,asthismayresult
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 while in use,
set the POWER switch to OFF and then to ON
again.
●If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it
is suggested that you disconnect the AC power
cord from the AC outlet for safety.
Warning:
Thevoltageusedmustbethesameasthatspecified
on this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage
other than which is specified is dangerous and may
result in a fire or other type of accident causing
damage.SHARPwillnotbeheldresponsibleforany
damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage
other than that which is specified.
■Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation
in an extremely humid environment may cause con-
densation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, tape
heads,etc.) or onthe transmitter LEDon the remote
control.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
If this happens, leave the power on with no disc (or
cassette)intheunituntilnormalplaybackispossible
(about 1 hour). Wipe off any condensation on the
transmitterLEDwithasoftclothbeforeoperatingthe
unit.
Warning:
CD players use a laser pickup which can damage
theeyes ifviewed directly.Do not lookat thepickup,
and do not touch the pickup directly.
■Battery use
●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
unitwill not beused for longperiodsof time. This
will prevent potential damage due to battery
leakage.
●Batteries are not included.
Caution:
●Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cad-
mium battery, etc.).
■Care of compact discs
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, how-
ever mistracking can occur due to an accumulation
of dirt on the disc surface.
Followtheguidelinesbelowformaximumenjoyment
from your CD collection and player.
●Donotwriteoneithersideofthedisc,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 center, along the radius.
■Cassette tape
●For playback, use normal or low-noise tape for
thebestsound.(MetalorCrO2tapeisnotrecom-
mended.)
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 compart-
ment, 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 cor-
responding side from being erased. Cover the
tab holes with adhesive tape to erase or record
again. Side A (1)
Tab for side B (2) Tab for side A (1)
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
11. (TAPE) Record Button
12. (TAPE) Play Button
13. (TAPE) Rewind Button
14. (TAPE) Fast Forward Button
15. (TAPE) Stop/Eject Button
16. (TAPE) Pause Button
17. Cassette Compartment
18. CD Compartment
19. (CD) Stop Button
3(TUNER) Tuning Down Button
10. (CD) Repeat Button
3(TUNER) Band Selector Button
11. (TUNER) Preset Memory Button
12. Extra Bass Button
13. (CD) Play/Pause Button
3(TUNER) Tuning Up Button
14. (CD) Track Up/Cue Button
3(TUNER) Preset Up Button
15. (CD) Track Down/Review Button
3(TUNER) Preset Down Button
16. Volume Up/Down Buttons
17. Power/Function Switch
18. (CD) Play Indicator
19. (CD) Repeat Indicator
20. (CD) Pause Indicator
21. Extra Bass Indicator
22. Memory Indicator
23. (TUNER) FM Stereo Mode Indicator
24. (TUNER) FM Stereo Indicator
25. Battery Compartment
26. FM Telescopic Rod Antenna
27. Headphone Jack
28. AC Power Input Jack
29. Backup Memory Battery Compartment
30. (CD) Play/Pause Button
3(TUNER) Tuning Up Button
31. (CD) Track Down/Review Button
3(TUNER) Preset Down Button
32. (CD) Stop Button
3(TUNER) Tuning Down Button
33. (CD) Repeat Button
3(TUNER) Band Selector Button
34. (TUNER) Memory Button
35. (TUNER) Clear Button
36. (CD) Track Up/Cue Button
3(TUNER) Preset Up Button
37. Extra Bass Button
38. Volume Up/Down Buttons
25 26 27 28
29
30
31 37
34
33
32
35
36
38
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POWER SOURCE
■AC power
To AC INPUT
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
To an AC outlet
Connect the AC power cord to the AC power input
jack, then connect the AC power cord plug to an AC
outlet.
Notes:
●If the unit will not be used for a long period of
time, remove the AC power cord from the AC
outlet.
●Connection of the AC power cord to the unit
disconnects the batteries.
●Never use a power cord other than the one
supplied.Use of apower cordotherthan theone
supplied may cause an electric shock or fire.
■Battery power
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1Disconnect the AC power cord, and remove the
battery compartment cover.
2Insert 6 "D" size batteries (UM/SUM-1, R20,
HP-2 or similar) into the battery compartment.
●Insert the batteries according to the direction
indicated on the rear panel.
●When inserting or removing the batteries ③and
⑥, push them toward the ë battery terminals.
●Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the
unit to malfunction.
3Replace the battery compartment cover.
Note:
Replace the batteries when they become weak
and/or recording or playback is impaired. This may
occur even though radio broadcasts are audible.
REMOTE CONTROL
15
15
1Remove the battery compartment cover on the
remote control.
2Insert 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6,
HP-7 or similar) into the battery compartment on
the remote control.
●When inserting or removing the batteries, push
them toward the ë battery terminals.
●Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the
unit to malfunction.
Notes:
●Replace the batteries if the operating distance is
reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.
●Periodically clean the transmitter LED on the
remote control 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 direction of the unit.
●Keep the remote control away from moisture,
excessive heat, shock, and vibrations.
Remote Sensor
8" - 20’
(0.2 m - 6 m)
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COMPACT DISC OPERATION
POWER
(Function)
PLAY / PAUSE
TUNING
STOP
TUNING
REPEAT
BAND
CUE
PRESET
REVIEW
PRESET
234
TUNING
/
PRESET
/
PRESET
TUNING
BAND
■CD playback
1Set the function switch to CD.
2Open the CD compartment.
3Place a compact disc on the spindle, label side
up.
●3" (8 cm) discs may be played without an adap-
tor.
4Close the CD compartment.
Total number of
tracks Total playing time
5Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( 0 6 ) button to start
playback from track 1.
6Press the VOLUME W button to increase the
volume and the VOLUME X button to decrease
the volume.
7Pressthe X-BASSbutton toemphasize thebass
region of the frequency spectrum.
The "X-BASS" indicator will light up.
Press the X-BASS button again to cancel the
extra bass mode.
The "X-BASS" indicator will go out.
To interrupt playback:
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( 0 6 ) button during
playback.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( 0 6 ) button again to
resume playback.
To stop playback:
Press the STOP (■) button.
Precautions:
●When"no dISC"or tracknumber is displayed,
the power is connected.
If you will not be using the CD player, set the
POWER switch to OFF.
●Do not open the CD compartment while the
disc is rotating.
●If the disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside
down, "Er" or "no dISC" will appear in the
display.
Clean, replace, or reload the disc properly.
●Keep foreign objects out of the CD compart-
ment.
●Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration may
cause mistracking.
●Keep the CD compartment closed except
when loading discs.
●Playing certain compact discs at a high
volume may cause mistracking. In this case,
listen at a lower volume.
●The temperature range for playing compact
discsis recommended to be 41˚F(5˚C) - 95˚F
(35˚C).
●If TV or radio interference occurs during CD
operation, move the unit away from the TV or
radio.
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PLAY / PAUSE
TUNING
STOP
TUNING
REPEAT
BAND
CUE
PRESET
REVIEW
PRESET
TUNING
/
PRESET
/
PRESET
TUNING
BAND
■APSS (Auto Program Search System)
APSS automatically locates the beginning of any
track.
To listen again to the track being played:
Press the DOWN ( 3/5 ) button for less than 0.5
seconds during playback.
To move to the beginning of the next track:
Press the UP ( 2 / 4 ) button for less than 0.5
seconds during playback.
Notes:
●Toskip a numberof tracks atonetime, press the
UP ( 2 / 4 ) or DOWN ( 3 / 5 ) button
repeatedly until the desired track number is
shown.
●To start playing at a desired track, press the UP
( 2 / 4 ) or DOWN ( 3 / 5 ) button while in
the stop mode to select the track number, and
then press the PLAY/PAUSE ( 0 6 ) button.
■Repeat play
Duringplayback,presstheREPEAT/BAND( R )but-
ton repeatedly to select the play mode.
Each time the button is pressed, the display will
change as follows:
Flash 1 track repeat play
Appear All track repeat play
Disappear Normal play
Repeat play indicator
Note:
●When using repeat play, be sure to press the
STOP (■) button after you are through listening.
Otherwise, the CD(s) will play continuously.
■Cue and review
1Load a disc and begin playback.
2Hold down the CUE ( 2/4 ) button for audible
fast forward, and hold down the REVIEW ( 3/
5 ) button for audible fast reverse.
3Normal playback will resume when the REVIEW
( 3/5 ) or CUE ( 2/4 ) button is released.
Notes:
●When the end of the disc is reached while
cueing, "End" will appear in the display and CD
operation is paused. Press the REVIEW ( 3/
5 ) button for fast reverse or press the STOP
(■) button to stop CD operation.
●If the beginning of the disc is reached while
reviewing, the mode will automatically switch to
normal playback at that point.
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CASSETTE OPERATION
POWER
(Function)
■Tape playback
1Set the function switch to TAPE.
2Load a cassette into the cassette compartment
with the side to be played facing up.
3Press the PLAY button.
4To advance the tape, press the STOP/EJECT
button, then press the F FWD button. To rewind,
press the STOP/EJECT button, then press the
REWIND button.
To interrupt playback:
Press the PAUSE button during playback.
Press the PAUSE button again to resume playback.
To stop playback:
Press the STOP/EJECT button.
Precautions:
●Be sure not to press the PLAY and REWIND
buttons simultaneously, or the tape will become
damaged.
●Before changing from one tape operation to
another, press the STOP/EJECT button.
●Do not press the PAUSE button while the fast
forward or rewind operations are in progress.
The F FWD or REWIND button will not be
released when the tape end is reached. Once
this occurs, press the STOP/EJECT button.
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RADIO OPERATION
■Tuning
1Set the function switch to TUNER.
2Press the REPEAT/BAND ( R ) button to select
the desired frequency band. (FM ST, FM or AM)
●To receive an FM stereo transmission, press the
REPEAT/BAND ( R ) button so that the "ST" in-
dicator on the display lights up.
●The " j " indicator lights up when an FM broad-
cast is in stereo.
3Press the TUNING ( X or W ) button to tune into
the desired station.
FM STEREO
FM MONO
AM
POWER
(Function)
TUNER
MEMORY
PLAY / PAUSE
TUNING
STOP
TUNING
REPEAT
BAND
CUE
PRESET
REVIEW
PRESET
TUNING
/
PRESET
/
PRESET
TUNING
TUNER
MEMORY
CLEAR
BAND
Manual tuning:
Press the TUNING ( X or W ) 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 ( X or W ) button is pressed for
more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automat-
ically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable
broadcast station.
Notes:
●Whenradiointerferenceoccursduringautoscan
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 ( X
or W ) button again.
●If the FM reception is poor, press the REPEAT/
BAND ( R ) button so that the "ST" indicator goes
out.
Althoughthereceptionchangestomonaural,the
sound becomes clearer.
Antenna adjustment:
FM AM
After use:
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
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