Sharp QT-MP5W User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
PORTABLE CD STEREO SYSTEM
MODEL
QT-MP5W
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.
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QT-MP5W
General Information
Special notes
WARNINGS:
Note:
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.
CAUTION:
 This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
 Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: AIGaAs
Wavelength: 790 nm
Emission Duration: continuous
Laser Output: max. 0.6 mW
 When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position,
mains voltage is still present inside the unit.
 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 fire 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.
CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
WARNUNG-UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GERÄT
GEÖFFNET. NICHT IN DIE STRAHLUNG SCHAUEN ODER
DIREKT MIT OPTISCHEN HILFSMITTELN BETRACHTEN.
ATTENTION-RAYON LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.
NE PAS REGARDER LE FAISCEAU DIRECTEMENT OU AVEC DES
INSTRUMENTS OPTIQUES.

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General Information
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.
Accessory
Please confirm that the following accessory is included.
Note:
Only the above accessory is included.
Contents
Page
 General Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
 Preparation for Use
Operation with AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation with batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
 Basic Operation
General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 9
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 12
MP3/WMA folder mode (only for MP3/WMA files) . . . . . . . . . . 13
 Radio
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 15
Setting the FM/AM interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
 Tape Playback
Listening to a cassette tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
 Tape Recording
Recording to a cassette tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19
 Advanced Feature
Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
 References
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 21
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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General Information
Precautions
 General
 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.
 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.
 This unit should only be used within the range of 5˚C - 35˚C
(41˚F - 95˚F).
 The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.
Warning:
The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Us-
ing this product with a higher voltage other than that which is speci-
fied is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident
causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any dam-
age 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 effi-
ciency, location, and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid ex-
posure to high volume levels. Do not turn the volume on to full at
switch on and listen to music at moderate levels.
 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 equip-
ment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.)
which generate electrical noise.
 In case of an electrical storm, unplug the
unit for safety.
 Hold the AC power lead 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 disconnect
device and shall always remain readily
operable.
 Do not remove the outer cover, as
this may result in electric shock. Re-
fer 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.

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General Information
Controls and indicators
 Front panel
Reference page
1. Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. Memory/Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
3. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4. Stand-by Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5. CD Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6. Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8. Equaliser Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
9. Extra Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
10. CD Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
11. CD Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
12. Fast Reverse/Track Down/Tuner Preset Down Button . 9, 14
13. Tuner Tuning Down/Folder Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
14. Fast Forward/Track Up/Tuner Preset Up Button . . . . . . 9, 14
15. Tuner Tuning Up/Folder Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
16. Volume Up and Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
 Top panel
Reference page
1. CD Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Tape Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
3. Tape Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. Tape Rewind Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5. Tape Fast Forward Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6. Tape Stop/Eject Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18, 19
7. Tape Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
8. Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
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General Information
Controls and indicators (continued)
 Back panel
Reference page
1. Battery Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Beat Cancel Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. AC Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5. Reset Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6. FM/AM Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7. Voltage selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
 Display
Reference page
1. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
2. Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 13
3. Repeat mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5. Track Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11, 13
6. WMA Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7. MP3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 13
8. CD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
9. Disc Play/Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10. Equaliser modes Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
11. Tuner Stereo Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MEMORY
TRACK
ROCK CLASSIC POPS JAZZ X BASS ST
WMA MP3
E
kHz
MHz
FOLDER 1PRANDOM
CD
TRACK
WMA MP3
CD
1
56789
243
10 11
3
14567
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Preparation for Use
Operation with AC power
Connect the AC power lead to the AC power input socket, then
connect the AC power lead plug to the wall socket.
Notes:
 If the unit will not be used for a long period of time, remove the AC
power lead from the wall socket.
 Connection of the AC power lead to the unit disconnects the
batteries.
 Never use a power lead other than the one supplied. It may
cause an electric shock or fire.
Operation with batteries
Battery replacement:
Replace the batteries when they become weak and/or recording or
playback is impaired. This may occur even though radio broadcasts
are audible.
Notes:
 Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.
 Do not mix old and new batteries.
 Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit will not be
used for long periods of time. This will prevent potential damage
due to battery leakage.
 Batteries are not included.
Caution:
 Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).
To a wall socket
To AC INPUT
AC 110-127/220-240 V,
50/60 Hz
1 Disconnect the AC power lead, and remove the battery com-
partment cover.
2 Insert 8 “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, push them towards
the battery terminals.
 Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to
malfunction.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
4
3
2
5
7
8
6
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Basic Operation
General control
 To turn the power on
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
 Auto power off function
In the stop mode of CD operation, the main unit enters the stand-by
mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.
 Volume auto set-in
 If you turn off and on the main unit with the volume set to 16 or
higher, the volume will starts at 16.
 If you turn off and on again with the volume level set to less than
16, it will turn on at the level set.
 Volume control
 Equaliser
When the EQUALIZER button is pressed, the current mode setting
will be displayed. To change to a different mode, press the
EQUALIZER button repeatedly until the desired sound mode ap-
pears.
 Extra Bass (X-BASS)
Press the X-BASS button to emphasise bass sound.
After use:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.
At STAND-BY mode, red led will lights up.
Press the VOLUME (+ or –) button to
increase or decrease the volume.
MAXIMUM300.....
FLAT (Not displayed) No equalisation.
ROCK For rock music.
CLASSIC For classical music.
POPS For pop music.
JAZZ For jazz.

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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 FL 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 Win-
dows Media Player.
“MP3” and “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.
Playback
To stop playback:
Press the STOP button.
To remove the discs:
In the stop mode, press the PUSH OPEN/CLOSE portion on the CD
door.
Caution:
Do not place two discs in the spindle.
Do not play discs with special shapes (heart- or octagon-
shaped). It may cause malfunctions.
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 not
play back.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the CD /button.
3Open the CD door by pushing the area marked “PUSH
OPEN/CLOSE”.
4Place the disc on the spindle, label side up.
Be sure to place 8 cm (3") disc in the middle of the disc
compartment.
5Close the CD door by firmly pushing the right corner of it.
6Press the CD /button to start playback.
12 cm (5") 8 cm (3")

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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued)
Various disc functions
Note:
To change the display (MP3 discs only)
Whilst in the playback mode, press the MEMORY/DISP button.
ID3 will on.
Folder number, folder name, track number, track name will scroll
through the display as follows:
To display artist and album title, press again the MEMORY/DISP
button. The information will display for once.
To cancel the ID3 function, press the MEMORY/DISP button
twice.
Notes:
Function Main unit Operation
Play Press in the stop mode.
Stop Press in the playback mode.
Pause Press in the playback mode. Press
the / button to resume play-
back 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 for-
ward/Fast
reverse
Press and hold down in the play-
back mode.
Release the button to resume
playback.
Rewritable multi session discs which writing is not finished, can
still be played.
/II
/II
Title, Artist and Album name is displayed if it is recorded on the
disc.
MP3 ID3-Tag only support version 1.x.
Folder number
Folder name
Track number
Track name

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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback
Repeat play and Random play
All tracks or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated.
The track on the disc can be played in random order automatically.
Notes:
If you press the button during random play, you can move
to the track selected next by the random operation. On the other
hand, the button does not allow you to move to the previ-
ous track. The beginning of the track being played will be located.
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 STOP
button. Otherwise, the disc will play continuously.
Notes:
This unit only supports “MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3” format.
(Sampling Frequency is 32, 44.1, 48kHz)
“MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3”, “MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer-3” and MP1,
MP2 format are not supported.
Playback order for MP3 files may differ sometimes depending on
the writing software used during file download.
Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32~320 kbps, WMA is
64~160 kbps.
For MP3/WMA files, please put “.MP3” “.WMA” extension. Files
cannot be played back if there is no MP3/WMA extension.
Playlists are not supported on this unit.
This unit can display Folder Name or File Name up to 32
characters.
This unit only supports MP3 ID3-Tag version 1.x.
The display playback time may not be displayed correctly when
playing back a variable bitrate file.
Time display cannot be changed by the MEMORY/DISP button.
Title name and artist name can be displayed by pressing the
MEMORY/DISP button during file playback or pause mode.
WMA meta tag also supports title, artist and album name which
are recorded in WMA files.
Copyright protected WMA files cannot be played back.
1Whilst a disc is stop or playing,
press the REPEAT button to Re-
peat 1.
2Each time the button is pressed, the repeat play mode
changes in the following order.
The repeat play mode changes as follows on CD.
The repeat play mode changes as follows on MP3/WMA disc.
3Whilst a disc is stop or playing,
press the RANDOM button to en-
ter random play mode. To cancel
random playback, press the but-
ton again.
REPEAT
NORMAL
CD
REPEAT ALL
CD
REPEAT 1
1
CD
REPEAT 1
TRACK
MP3
1
REPEAT FOLDER
TRACK
MP3
FOLDER
CD
REPEAT ALL
TRACK
MP3
CD
NORMAL
TRACK
MP3
CD
RANDOM
CD
RANDOM

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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback
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
STOP button. The “MEMORY” indicator will disappear and all the
programmed contents will be cleared.
Adding track to the programme:
If a programme has been previously stored, the “MEMORY” indicator
will be displayed. Then follow step 1 - 3 to add tracks. The new track
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 you open the CD compartment, the programme is
automatically cancelled.
After you change the function from CD to another, the
programmed selections will be cleared.
During programme operation, random play is not possible. If
random button is press, this will cancelled the programmed play
mode.
1Whilst in the stop mode, press the
MEMORY/DISP button to enter the
programming save mode.
2Select a track by pressing the
or button.
Selected track number
3Press the MEMORY/DISP button to save the track number.
4Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other tracks and programmed num-
ber will automatically increase. Up to 32 tracks can be pro-
grammed.
“FULL” indicator will display on LCD after programmed up to 32
tracks.
If you make a mistake, the programmed tracks can be cleared
by pressing the STOP button, “CLEAR” indicator will display.
MEMORY/DISP
MEMORY
TRACK
MEMORY
TRACK
MEMORY
TRACK
5Press the CD / button to start playback.
6Press the STOP button.
The total number of memory will
appear.
7Press the CD / button to start playback.
MEMORY
TRACK CD