Sharp XL-DAB151PH(S) User manual

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iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark
of Apple Inc.
CD/USB
RDS
DAB
XL-DAB151PH(S)
XL-DAB151PH(BK)
HI FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
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.
●XL-DAB151PH(S) Hi Fi Component System consisting of XL-DAB151PH(S) (main unit) and CP-HF151H (speaker
system).
●XL-DAB151PH(BK) Hi Fi Component System consisting of XL-DAB151PH(BK) (main unit) and CP-HF151H (speaker
system).

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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 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.
●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.
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.
NOTE
●Recording and playback of any material may require
consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer
particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956,
the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act
1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972
and to any subsequent statutory enactments and
orders.
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. 0.7 mW
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad”
mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad,
respectively, 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. Please
note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or
iPad may affect wireless performance.

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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 distribution channels), revenue-generating
streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other revenue-generating content distribution
systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on revenue-generating physical media (compact
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
The following accessories are included.
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General Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Preparation for Use
System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic Operation
General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the clock (Remote control only) . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9
iPod, iPhone and iPad
Listening to the iPod, iPhone or iPad. . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 11
CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 12
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback . . . . . . 12 - 13
MP3/WMA folder mode (only for MP3/WMA files). . . . . 14
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USB
Listening to USB mass storage
device/MP3 player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Advanced USB playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Radio
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 - 17
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . 17 - 19
Listening to the DAB+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Advanced Features
Timer and sleep operation
(Remote control only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23
Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
References
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 25
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adaptors for iPhone x 3 Remote control x 1 “AA” size battery
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar) x 1
DAB/FM aerial x 1 AC power lead x 1 Stand for iPad x 1
CONTENTS

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Precautions
●Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration.
●Place the speakers at least 30 cm (12") away from any
CRT TV to avoid colour variations across the TV
screen. If the variations persist, move the speakers
further away from the TV. LCD TV is not prone to such
variation.
●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.
●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.
●In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for safety.
●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.
●This unit should only be used within the range of
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F).
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.
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. Listen to music at
moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Controls and indicators
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1. Remote sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2. Timer indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
3. Disc Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4. Docking Station for iPod or iPhone. . . . . . . . . . .10
5. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
6. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 10, 11, 16
7. FUNCTION Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 10, 11, 15, 15
8. USB Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
9. Audio In Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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10. Headphone Socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
11. Tuner Preset Down, CD/USB Track Down,
iPod/iPhone Skip Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
12. Tuner Preset Up, CD/USB Track Up,
iPod/iPhone Skip Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
13. Disc/USB Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
14. Disc/USB/iPod/iPhone Play or
Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
15. Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■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.
10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
■Volume control
1
9
6
7
810 11 12 1314 15
5
23
4
■Front panel

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Controls and indicators (continued)
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1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. On/Stand-by Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10, 11, 22
3. Numeric Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. Bass/Treble Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5. X-Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6. Tuning Down, Skip Down, Fast Reverse,
Time Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 11, 14, 16, 22
7. Tuner Preset Up Button,
iPod Cursor Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 15, 16
8. Volume Down Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
9. Folder Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
10. Tuner Preset Down Button,
iPod Cursor Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 15, 16
11. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
12. USB Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
13. iPod Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
14. iPod Display (TV OUT) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
15. CD/USB Display Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
16. RDS ASPM Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
17. DAB SCAN Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
18. Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
19. Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16
20. Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
21. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 22
22. Sleep Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
23. Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
24. Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
25. Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
26. Tuning Up, Skip Up, Fast Forward,
Time Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 11, 14, 16, 22
27. Volume Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
28. Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 15, 22
29. Demo/Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8
30. Audio/Line (INPUT) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 24
31. Tuner/DAB Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
32. iPod Play/Pause Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
33. iPod Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
34. CD/USB Play/Pause Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12, 15
35. CD/USB Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12, 15
36. RDS Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
37. RDS PTY Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
38. DAB Display Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
39. DAB Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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1. USB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2. iPod Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3. CD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4. DAB+ Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5. MP3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6. WMA Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
7. RDM (Random) Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
8. MEM (Memory) Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
9. Repeat Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
10. Play/Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
11. Tuning FM Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
12. FM Stereo Mode Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
13. Stereo Station Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
14. RDS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15. PTY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16. Muting Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
17. X-bass Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
18. Title Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
19. Artist Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
20. Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
21. Album Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
22. File Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
23. Track Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
24. Daily Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
25. Once Timer Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
26. Disc Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
27. Total Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
28. Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■Speaker system
1. Tweeter
2. Woofer
3. Bass Reflex Duct
4. Speaker Wire
■Speaker grilles are removable
Make sure nothing comes into contact
with the speaker diaphragms when
you remove the speaker grilles.
CD/USB
RDS
DAB
2
1
3
5
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
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14
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20
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■Remote control
■Display

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System connections
Supplied DAB/FM aerial:
Connect the DAB/FM aerial wire to the DAB/FM terminal
and position the DAB/FM aerial wire in the direction where
the strongest signal can be received.
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.
●The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter
the demonstration mode.
●To cancel the demonstration mode, press the DEMO/
DIMMER button (remote control) during power stand-
by mode. The unit will enter the low power consumption
mode.
●If iPod or iPhone is docked, the unit will begin charging.
“Charge Mode” will be displayed. Demonstration mode
is invalid during charge mode.
●To return to the demonstration mode, press the DEMO/
DIMMER button again.
Photo and video files from iPod or iPhone can be viewed
by connecting the system to TV/monitor.
If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO
OUT socket at the back of the unit and set the TV Out on
the iPod or iPhone unit to “ON” position.
Note:
Please make sure to set iPod unit to either NTSC or PAL to
match your TV signal. Please visit Apple’s homepage for
further information.
Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any connections.
MADE IN CHINA
SERIAL NO.
MODEL NO.
XL-DAB151PH(S)
HI FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
AC 220 - 240V 50/60Hz 45W
FREQUENCY RANGE : FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
DAB 174.928 - 239.200 MHz
92Lxxxxxxxxxxx
Right
speaker
DAB/FM aerial
To video input socket
Wall socket
(AC 220 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz)
Video cable
(not supplied)
RED
BLACK
Left
speaker
TV
Label is located at the
bottom of the unit.
■Aerial connection
■Speaker connection
●Connect the black wire to the
minus (–) terminal, and the red
wire to the plus (+) terminal.
●Use speakers with an impedance
of 4 ohms or more, as lower
impedance speakers can damage
the unit.
●Do not mistake the right and the
left channels. The right speaker is
the one on the right side when you
face the unit.
Incorrect
●Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.
●Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in
the bass reflex ducts.
●Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be
injured.
■Demonstration mode
■Connecting iPod or iPhone to TV

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System connections (continued)
After checking all the connections have been made
correctly, plug the AC power lead of this unit into the wall
socket.
Note:
Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit
will not be in use for a prolonged period of time.
Connect to the TV using an audio cable .
To select Line In function:
● On main unit: Press FUNCTION button repeatedly until
Line In is displayed.
● On remote control: Press AUDIO/LINE (INPUT) button
repeatedly until Line In is displayed.
Remote control
Caution:
● Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for a long
period of time. This will prevent potential damage due to
battery leakage.
● Do not use rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium battery,
etc.).
● Installing the battery 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.
Notes concerning use:
● Replace the battery if the operating distance is reduced or
if the operation becomes erratic. Purchase a “AA” size
battery (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 if this occurs.
● Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock,
and vibrations.
Check the remote control after checking all the connections.
Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the
unit. The remote control can be used within the range shown
below:
■AC power connection
■Line input connection (TV, etc.)
Audio signal
TV To audio
output sockets
Audio cable
(commercially
available)
Main unit
To L I N E
input
sockets
■Battery installation
1
Open the battery cover.
2
Insert the supplied battery according to the direction
indicated in the battery compartment.
When inserting or removing the battery, push it towards the
(–) battery terminals.
3
Close the cover.
■Test of the remote control
CD/USB
RDS
DAB
0.2 m - 6 m
(8" - 20' )
Remote sensor

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General control
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
To dim the display brightness, press the DEMO/DIMMER button on
the remote control.
If you turn off and on the main unit with the volume set to 17 or higher,
the volume starts at 16.
Turn the volume knob towards VOLUME +/– (on main unit) or press
VOL +/– (on remote control) to increase or decrease the volume.
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
● iPod, CD, USB, AUDIO / LINE (INPUT), TUNER/DAB on the
remote control: Selected function is activated.
● / button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of
the last function will start (CD, TUNER/DAB, USB, iPod, AUDIO
IN, LINE IN)
The main unit will enter the stand-by mode (when iPod or iPhone is
not docked) after 15 minutes of inactivity during:
iPod: No connection.
AUDIO IN / LINE IN: No detection of input signal or very low sound
audibility.
CD / USB: In the stop mode.
Note:
However, if iPod or iPhone is docked, the unit will begin charging.
“Charge Mode” will be displayed during standby mode.
The volume is muted temporarily when pressing the MUTE button on
the remote control. Press again to restore the volume.
When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass
mode which emphasises the bass frequencies, and “X-BASS” will
appear. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS button on
the remote control.
1 Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select “Bass”.
2 Within 5 seconds, press the VOLUME (+ or –) button to adjust the
bass.
1 Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select “Treble”.
2 Within 5 seconds, press the VOLUME (+ or –) button to adjust the
treble.
When the FUNCTION button on main unit is pressed, the current
function will change to different mode. Press the FUNCTION button
repeatedly to select desired function.
Note:
The backup function will protect the memorised function mode for a
few hours should there be a power failure or the AC power lead
becomes disconnected.
Setting the clock ( Remote control only)
In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (00:00) display.
■To turn the power on
After use:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.
■Display brightness control
■Volume auto set-in
■Volume control
■Auto power on function
■Auto power off function
■Muting
■X-Bass control
CD/USB
RDS
DAB
Dimmer 1
Dimmer 2
Dimmer off
(Display is dim).
(Display gets dimmer).
(Display is bright).
■Bass control
■Treble control
■Function
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. To adjust the day,
press the or button and then press the ENTER
button.
4 Press the or button to select 24-hour or 12-hour
display and then press the ENTER button.
The 24-hour display will appear.
(00:00 - 23:59)
The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 12:00 - PM 11:59)
- 5 ↔ - 4........↔ + 4 ↔ + 5
- 5 ↔ - 4........↔ + 4 ↔ + 5
FM STEREO FM MONO
USB
iPod
Audio In
Line In
CD
DAB
CD/USB
RDS
DAB

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Setting the clock (Remote control
only) (continued)
To confirm the time display:
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. The time display will
appear for about 5 seconds.
Note:
When power supply is restored after unit is plugged in again
or after a power failure, reset the clock (pages 8 - 9).
To readjust the clock:
Perform “Setting the clock” from step 2.
To change the 24-hour or 12-hour display:
Perform “Setting the clock” from step 2 onwards.
Listening to the iPod, iPhone or iPad
Made for:
● iPod touch (4
th
generation)
● iPod touch (3
rd
generation)
● iPod touch (2
nd
generation)
● iPod touch (1
st
generation)
● iPod classic
● iPod nano (6
th
generation)
● iPod nano (5
th
generation)
● iPod nano (4
th
generation)
● iPod nano (3
rd
generation)
● iPod nano (2
nd
generation)
● iPhone 4
● iPhone 3GS
● iPhone 3G
● iPhone
● iPad
Caution:
Please update your iPod, iPhone and iPad unit to the latest
software version before using it. Please visit Apple’s
homepage to download the latest version for your iPod,
iPhone and iPad.
Notes:
● Charging terminal for iPod, iPhone and iPad:
● The message “This accessory is not made to work with
iPhone” or similar, may appear on the iPhone screen
when:
- battery is low.
- the iPhone is not properly docked (eg. slanting).
If this occurs, remove and re-dock the iPhone.
● This product is made for iPhone. To prevent random
interference when iPhone is docked, the headphone
output is disabled, and “HP INVALID” will be
displayed. You may also experience brief audio
interference during incoming calls.
Note:
USB terminal do not support VIDEO out.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the USB button on the remote control or FUNCTION button
repeatedly on the main unit to select USB function.
3Connect iPod, iPhone or iPad to the unit. “USB/iPod” will
appear.
4Press the / (CD/USB / ) button to start playback.
Note:
Stop button ( ) is invalid during iPod, iPhone or iPad playback.
Note:
Docking station is not recommended for iPad connection.
Adaptor for iPod and iPhone connection
Notes:
● Please use the adaptor supplied with your iPod or iPhone unit.
● You can use an audio cable to connect your iPod to the AUDIO
IN socket if:
1. your iPod adaptor does not fit into the iPod dock on the
main unit.
2. you have an iPod that does not have an iPod adaptor.
3. you have an iPod that does not have an iPod 30 pin
connector.
5 To adjust the hour, press the or button
and then press the ENTER button. Press the
or
button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold
it down to advance continuously.
6To adjust the minutes, press the or button
and then press the ENTER button. Press the
or
button once to advance the time by 1 minute.
Condition DOCK USB
USB function NO YES
Other function YES NO
Stand-by YES NO
■iPod, iPhone and iPad connection
(USB only)
1Insert the connector to the iPod, iPhone or iPad.
2 Place the iPad to the stand for iPad.
3Connect the iPod, iPhone or iPad to the unit via USB
connector.
■iPod, iPhone or iPad playback
■iPod and iPhone connection (Dock only)
iPad
Connector
iPad
Stand for
iPad
USB

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Listening to the iPod, iPhone or iPad (continued)
Caution:
Unplug all accessories from the iPod or iPhone before
inserting it into the dock.
● Sound will only switch from iPhone to the main unit after
authentication process is completed in approximately 10
seconds.
● Incoming calls will pause the playback.
● Once the calls are answered, the conversation can only be
heard through the built-in iPhone speaker. Turn on the
iPhone speaker or undock the iPhone to start conversation.
Simply remove the iPod or iPhone from the docking station or
iPad from USB terminal. It is safe to do so even during
playback.
Notes:
● If the TV Out setting is already turned on at video menu, the
video is automatically displayed on the TV screen when
ENTER key is pressed.
● TV out display is not support through USB terminal. (iPad)
● To return to watching video on iPod or iPhone screen, press
the MENU button to enter video menu. Then press the
DISPLAY (TV OUT) button for more than 2 seconds until
“iPod Display” appears.
● During iPod or iPhone video playback, pressing the DISPLAY
(TV OUT) button will not toggle video out display between
iPod and TV.
Caution:
● Unplug all accessories for the iPod or iPhone before inserting
it into the docking station.
● Stop button ( ) at main unit is invalid during iPod function.
Adaptor
No.
iPhone
Description Capacity
12 iPhone 4GB & 8GB & 16GB
15 iPhone 3G 8GB & 16GB
15 iPhone 3GS 16GB & 32GB
19 iPhone 4 16GB & 32GB
■To insert adaptor for iPod or iPhone
1Open the docking station for iPod and iPhone by pulling
up.
2Insert the adaptor for iPod and iPhone into unit and
connect your iPod or iPhone.
■To remove adaptor for iPod or iPhone
Insert the tip of a screwdriver (“–” type,
small) into the adaptor hole as shown
and lift upward to remove.
■iPod or iPhone playback
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 or iPhone unit in iPod dock of main unit. “Dock
Ok” will appear.
4 Press the / (iPod / ) button to start playback.
iPhone
Dock connector
iPhone (bottom)
Dock for iPhone
Connector for iPhone
Adaptor for iPhone
■iPhone playback
■To disconnect iPod, iPhone or iPad
■Watching videos on a TV connected to
iPod or iPhone
1
Press the DISPLAY (TV OUT) button for more than 2
seconds. “TV Display” will appear on display.
2 Press the ENTER button to start playback.
CD/USB
RDS
DAB

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Listening to the iPod, iPhone or iPad (continued)
Note:
When navigating the iPod, iPhone or iPad menu with remote
control, do not operate any of the buttons on the iPod or iPhone
unit. The volume level is adjusted by pressing the VOL (+ or –)
button on the main unit or the remote control. Adjusting the
volume on the iPod, iPhone or iPad units give no effect.
iPod, iPhone and iPad operations:
The operations described below depend on the generation iPod ,
iPhone and iPad you are using.
System on operation:
When the main unit is powered on, the iPod, iPhone or iPad units
will automatically power on when docked or connected in the unit.
System off (stand-by operation):
When the main unit is turned to stand-by mode, the docked iPod,
iPhone or connected iPad unit will automatically turn to stand-by
mode.
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 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” 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.
■Navigating the iPod, iPhone or iPad
menus
1
Press the iPod MENU button to view the menu on iPod,
iPhone or iPad unit. Press it again to go back to previous
menu.
2 Use the PRESET ( or ) button to select an item on the
menu and then press ENTER button.
■Various iPod, iPhone and iPad functions
Function Main unit Remote control Operation
Dock/USB Dock USB
Play iPod
Press in the pause
mode.
Pause iPod Press in the
playback mode.
Track up/
down
Press in the
playback or pause
mode.
If you press the
button in the pause
mode, press the /
button to start the
desired track.
Fast
forward/
reverse
Press and hold
down in the
playback mode.
Release the button
to resume
playback.
TV Display
____
iPod ____
Press for more than
2 seconds to toggle
the video out
display between
iPod or TV.
Repeat
____
Press to toggle
repeat mode.
Shuffle
____
Press to toggle
shuffle mode.
CD/USB
CD/USB
Function Main unit Remote control Operation
Dock/USB Dock USB
Menu
____
iPod iPod
Press to view the
iPod menu during
iPod function.
Enter
____
Press to confirm the
selection.
Cursor
Up/Down
____
Press to select in
the iPod menu.
■Disc playback
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.
CD/USB
RDS
DAB

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Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc
(continued)
Caution:
● Do not place two discs in one disc tray.
● Do not play discs of special shapes (heart, octagon, etc). 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 TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move
the unit away from the TV or radio.
● Be sure to place 8 cm (3") disc in the middle of the disc tray.
● 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).
Notes for CD or MP3/WMA disc:
Rewritable multi-session discs with unfinished writing, can
still be played.
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc
playback
By using the Numeric buttons, the desired tracks on the
current disc can be played.
Use the Numeric buttons on the remote control to select
the desired track whilst playing the selected disc.
● The Numeric buttons allow you to select up to number 9.
● When selecting number 10 or higher, use the “10+” button.
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/USB ) button.
Repeat play can play one track, all tracks or a programmed
sequence continuously.
To repeat one track:
Press the REPEAT button repeatedly until “Repeat One”
appears. Press the / (CD/USB / ) button.
To repeat all tracks:
Press the REPEAT button repeatedly until “Repeat All”
appears. Press the / (CD/USB / ) button.
To repeat desired tracks:
Perform steps 1 - 5 in “Programmed play” section on next
page and then press the REPEAT button repeatedly until
“Repeat All” appears.
To cancel repeat play:
Press the REPEAT button repeatedly until “ ” disappears.
Caution:
After performing repeat play, be sure to press the (CD/
USB ) button. Otherwise, the disc will play continuously.
Note:
During repeat play, random play is not possible.
5 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
6 Press the / (CD/USB / ) button to start playback. After
the last track is played, the unit will stop automatically.
■Various disc functions
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/
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/
reverse
Press and hold down in
the playback mode.
Release the button to
resume playback.
CD/USB
CD/USB
CD/USB
■Direct track search
A. For example, to choose 13
1 Press the “10+” button once.
2 Press the “1” button.
3 Press the “3” button.
B. For example, to choose 130
1 Press the “10+” button twice.
2 Press the “1” button.
3 Press the “3” button.
4 Press the “0” button.
■Repeat play
CD/USB
RDS
DAB
Selected track number

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Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued)
The tracks on the disc can be played in random order
automatically.
To random play all tracks:
Press RANDOM button on the remote control until “Random”
appears. Press the / (CD/USB / ) button.
To cancel random play:
Press the RANDOM button until “RDM” indicator disappears.
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 previous 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.)
● During random play, repeat play is not possible.
You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order
you like.
To cancel the programmed play mode:
During programmed stop mode, press the (CD/USB )
button. The display will show “Memory Clear” and all the
programmed contents will be cleared.
Adding tracks to the programme:
If a programme has been previously stored, the “MEM”
indicator will be displayed. Press the MEMORY button.
Then follow steps 2 - 3 to add tracks.
Notes:
●When a disc is ejected, the programme is automatically
cancelled.
●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 be cleared.
●During the programme operation, random play is not
possible.
■Random play
■Programmed play (CD)
1
Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button on the
remote control to enter the programming save mode.
2Press the or buttons on the remote control
to select the desired track.
3 Press the MEMORY button to save the track number.
4 Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be
programmed. If you want to check the programmed tracks,
press the MEMORY button repeatedly. If you make a
mistake, the programmed tracks can be cleared by
pressing the CLEAR button.
5Press the / (CD/USB / ) button to start playback.
Selected track number
■Programmed play (MP3/WMA)
1Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button to
enter the programming save mode.
2Press the PRESET ( 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 steps 2 – 3 for other folder/tracks. Up to 32
tracks can be programmed.
5Press the / (CD/USB / ) button to start playback.

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MP3/WMA folder mode (only for MP3/WMA files)
To play back MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio) file
There are many music sites on the internet that you can
download MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files.
Follow the instructions from the website on how to
download the music files. You can then play back these
downloaded music files by burning them to a CD-R/RW
disc.
●Your downloaded song/files are for personal use only.
Any other usage of the song without owner’s
permission, is against the law.
If MP3/WMA files are recorded in several folders, a folder
number will be set to each folder automatically.
These folders can be selected by the FOLDER button on
the remote control. If there is no supported file formats
inside the selected folder, the folder is skipped and the next
folder will be selected.
Example: How to set folder number if MP3/WMA format
files are recorded as below figure.
●The folder and file order information which is recorded
on the disc depends on the writing software. There
maybe possibilities that this unit will playback the files
not according to our expected playback order.
●For CD MP3/WMA, 99 numbers of folders and 999 files
inclusive of the folders which have non playable files
can be read.
Folder mode on/off can be operated by the FOLDER
button on the remote control. Files that are played when
folder mode is set to the on position, may differ from those
played back when folder mode is turned off.
To play back CD-R/RW.
Note:
If “Not Supported” is displayed, it means “Copyright
protected WMA file” or “Not supported playback file” is
selected.
■About folder playback order
1ROOT folder is set as folder 1.
2As for folders inside ROOT folder (Folder A and Folder
B), the folder which is recorded earlier on the disc will be
set as folder 2 and folder 3.
3As for folder inside Folder A (Folder C and Folder D), the
folder which is recorded earlier on the disc will be set as
folder 4 and folder 5.
4Folder E that is inside Folder D will be set as folder 6.
ROOT
(FOLDER 1)
FOLDER A
(FOLDER 2)
FOLDER B
(FOLDER 3)
FILE 9
FILE 10
FILE 3
FILE 4
FILE 5
FILE 6
FILE 7
FILE 8
FOLDER E
(FOLDER 6)
FOLDER C
(FOLDER 4)
FOLDER D
(FOLDER 5)
FILE 1
FILE 2
■Procedure to playback MP3/WMA disc with
folder mode on
1Press the CD button, and load an MP3/WMA disc.
Press the FOLDER button and disc info will be
displayed.
2Press the PRESET ( or ) button to select desired
playback folder. (Folder mode on)
3Select desired file to be played back by pressing the
or button.
4Press the / (CD/USB / ) 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 PRESET
( or ) button, and the folder can be
selected even though it is in 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
CD/ USB DISPLAY button.
CD/USB
RDS
DAB
MP3 indicator
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 Folder display
Title display
Album display
Counter display
Artist display

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Listening to USB mass storage device/MP3 player
Note:
This product is not compatible with MTP and AAC file
systems from USB mass storage device or MP3 player.
Note:
To pause playback:
Press the / (CD/USB / ) button.
Notes:
●SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data whilst
the USB memory device is connected to the audio
system.
●Files compressed in MP3 and/or WMA format can be
played back when connected to the USB terminal.
●This USB memory’s format supports FAT 16 or FAT 32.
●SHARP cannot guarantee that all USB memory
devices will work on this audio system.
●USB cable is not recommended for use in this audio
system to connect to USB memory device. Use of the
USB cable will affect the performance of this audio
system.
●This USB memory cannot be operated via USB hub.
●The USB terminal in this unit is not intended for a PC
connection but is used for music streaming with a USB
memory device.
●External HDD-storage cannot be played back via USB
terminal.
●If the data inside the USB memory is large, it may take
longer time for the data to be read.
●This product can play WMA and MP3 files. It will
automatically detect the file type being played. If
unplayable file is played on this product, “Not
Supported” is indicated and the file will be automatically
skipped. This will take a few seconds. If abnormal
indications appear on the display due to the unspecified
file, turn off the unit and then turn it on again.
●This product relates to USB mass storage devices and
MP3 players. It may however face some irregularities
due to various unforeseen reasons from some devices.
Should this happen, turn off the unit and then turn it on
again.
●During CD function, MP3 player will not be charging.
■To play back USB/MP3 player with folder
mode off
1Press 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 files on the unit. When the USB
memory is connected to the main unit, the device
information will be displayed.
2Select desired file to be played back by pressing the
or button.
3Press the / (CD/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
CD/USB DISPLAY button.
■To play back USB/MP3 player with folder
mode on
1Press 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 files on the unit. When the USB
memory is connected to the main unit, the device
information will be displayed.
CD/USB
RDS
DAB
2Press the FOLDER button, and press the PRESET (
or )
button to select desired playback folder. To start
playback with folder mode on, go to step 4. To change
the playback folder, press the PRESET
( or )
button to select another folder.
3Select desired file to be played back by pressing the
or button.
4Press the / (CD/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 CD/
USB DISPLAY button.
■To remove USB memory device
1Press the (CD/USB ) button to stop playback.
2Disconnect USB memory device from the USB terminal.

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Advanced USB playback
The following functions are the same as CD
operations:
Page
Direct track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programmed play (MP3/WMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Note:
If USB memory device is not connected, “USB No Media”
will be shown on the display.
Notes:
●This unit only supports “MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3”
format. (Sampling Frequency is 32, 44.1, 48kHz)
●Playback order for MP3 files may differ 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.
●Maximum total number of MP3/WMA files is 999.
●Total number of folders read is 99 including folder with
non-playable file. However, the display shows only
folder with MP3 files.
●The display playback time may not be displayed
correctly when playing back a variable 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 meta tag also supports title, artist and album
name which are recorded in WMA files. Copyright
protected WMA files cannot be played back.
Listening to the radio
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.
●When an RDS (Radio Data System) station is tuned in,
the frequency will be displayed first, and then the RDS
indicator will light up. Finally, the station name will
appear.
●Full auto tuning can be achieved for RDS stations
“ASPM”, see page 18.
To receive an FM stereo transmission:
●Press the TUNER/DAB button to select stereo mode
and “ST” indicator will be displayed. “ ” and “ ” will
appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.
●If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER/DAB
button to extinguish the “ST” indicator. The reception
changes to monaural, and the sound becomes clearer.
■Tuning
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the TUNER/DAB button repeatedly to select FM
Stereo or FM Mono.
3Press the TUNING ( or ) button on the remote
control 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 ) button is pressed for
more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start
automatically and the tuner will stop at the first
receivable broadcast station.
CD/USB
RDS
DAB

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Listening to the radio (continued)
You can store 40 FM stations in memory and recall them
at the push of a button. (Preset tuning)
1Press the PRESET ( or ) button for less than 0.5
seconds to select the desired station.
The stations saved in the memory can be scanned
automatically. (Preset memory scan)
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing
number of FM stations provide. These FM stations
send additional signals along with their regular
programme signals. They send their station names,
and information about the type of programme such as
sport, music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, “RDS” and the station
name will be displayed.
“PTYI” (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the
Dynamic PTY station is received.
You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the
remote control only.
Each time the RDS DISPLAY button is pressed, the
display will switch as follows:
■Memorising a station
1Perform steps 1 - 3 in “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 indicators disappear before the station is
memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.
5Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a
preset station. When a new station is stored in the
memory, the station previously memorised for that
preset channel number will be erased.
■To recall a memorised station
■To scan the preset stations
1Press the PRESET
( or ) button for more than 0.5
seconds. The preset number will flash and the
programmed stations will be tuned in sequentially, for 5
seconds each.
2Press the PRESET ( or ) button again when the
desired station is located.
■To erase entire preset memory
1Press the TUNER/DAB button on remote control or
press the FUNCTION button on main unit repeatedly to
select Tuner function.
2In Tuner function, press the CLEAR button until “Tuner
Clear” appears.
■Information provided by RDS
When tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or
to an RDS station which sends weak signal, the display
will change in the following order:
CD/USB
RDS
DAB
Station name (PS) Programme type (PTY)
Frequency Radio text (RT)
No PS No PTY
FM 98.80 MHz No RT

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will
automatically search for new RDS stations. Up to 40
stations can be stored.
If you have already stored some stations in memory, the
number of new stations you can store will be less.
To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete:
Press the RDS ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations.
The stations which are already stored in memory will be kept
there.
Notes:
●Any station which has the same frequency as the one
stored in memory will not be stored.
●If 40 stations have already been stored in memory, the
scan will be aborted. If you want to redo the ASPM
operation, erase the preset memory.
●If no station have been stored in memory, “END” will
appear for about 4 seconds.
●If the RDS signals are very weak, station names may
not be stored in memory.
●The same station name can be stored in different
channels.
●In a certain area or during certain time periods, the
station names may temporarily be different.
If any of the following events occur, it does not mean
that the unit is faulty:
●“PS”, “No PS” and a station name appear alternately,
and the unit does not operate properly.
●If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a
station is conducting tests, the RDS reception function
may not work properly.
●When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too
weak, information like the station name may not be
displayed.
●“No PS”, “No PTY” or “No RT” will flash for about 5
seconds, and then the frequency will be displayed.
Notes for radio text:
●The first 14 characters of the radio text will appear for
4 seconds and then they will scroll across the display.
●If you tune in to an RDS station which is not
broadcasting any radio text, “No RT” will be displayed
when you switch to the radio text position.
●Whilst radio text data is received or when the text
contents change, “RT” will be displayed.
To specify programmed types and select stations
(PTY search):
You can search a station by specifying the programme type
(news, sports, traffic programme, etc. ... see page 19) from
the stations in memory.
Notes:
●If the display has stopped flashing, start again from
step 2. If the unit finds a desired programme type, the
corresponding channel number will lit for about
8 seconds, and then the station name will remain it.
●If you want to listen to the same programme type of
another station, press the RDS PTY button whilst the
channel number or station name is flashing. The unit
will look for the next station.
●If no station can be found, “Not Found” will appear for 4
seconds.
■Using the Auto Station Programme
Memory (ASPM)
1Press the TUNER/DAB button on the remote control or
FUNCTION button repeatedly on the main unit to
select TUNER function.
2Press and hold down the RDS ASPM button on the
remote control.
1 After “ASPM” has flashed for about 4 seconds,
scanning will start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).
2 When an RDS station is found, “RDS” will appear
for a short time and the station will be stored in
memory.
3 After scanning, the number of stations stored in
memory will be displayed for 4 seconds, and then
“END” will appear for 4 seconds.
■Notes for RDS operation
■To recall stations in memory
1Press the TUNER/DAB button on the remote control or
FUNCTION button repeatedly on the main unit to
select TUNER function.
2Press the RDS PTY button on the remote control.
“SELECT” and “PTY TI” will appear alternately for
about 6 seconds.
3Within 6 seconds, press the or button to
select the programme type.
Each time the button is pressed, the programme type
will appear.
4Whilst the selected programme type is flashing (within
6 seconds), press the RDS PTY button again.
After the selected programme type has been lit for 2
seconds, “SEARCH” will appear, and the search
operation will start.

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes
You can search for and receive the following PTY signals.
NEWS Short accounts of facts, events and
publicly expressed views, reportage and
actuality.
AFFAIRS Topical programme expanding or
enlarging upon the news, generally in
different presentation style or concept,
including debate, or analysis.
INFO Programmes whose purpose is to impart
advice in the widest sense.
SPORT Programme concerned with any aspect
of sport.
EDUCATE Programme intended primarily to
educate, of which the formal element is
fundamental.
DRAMA All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE Programmes concerned with any aspect
of national or regional culture, including
language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE Programmes about the natural sciences
and technology.
VARIED Used for mainly speech-based
programmes usually of light-
entertainment nature, not covered by
other categories. Examples include:
quizzes, panel games, personality
interviews.
POP M Commercial music, which would
generally be considered to be of current
popular appeal, often featuring in current
or recent record sales charts.
ROCK M Contemporary modern music, usually
written and performed by young
musicians.
EASY M Current contemporary music considered
to be “easy-listening”, as opposed to
Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the
specialised music styles, Jazz, Folk or
Country. Music in this category is often
but not always, vocal, and usually of
short duration.
LIGHT M Classical music for general, rather than
specialist appreciation. Examples of
music in this category are instrumental
music, and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music, etc., and
including Grand Opera.
OTHER M Musical styles not fitting into any of the
other categories. Particularly used for
specialist music of which Rhythm &
Blues and Reggae are examples.
WEATHER Weather reports and forecasts and
meteorological information.
FINANCE Stock Market reports, commerce,
trading, etc.
CHILDREN For programmes targeted at a young
audience, primarily for entertainment
and interest, rather than where the
objective is to educate.
SOCIAL Programmes about people and things
that influence them individually or in
groups. Includes: sociology, history,
geography, psychology and society.
RELIGION Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving
a God or Gods, the nature of existence
and ethics.
PHONE IN Involving members of the public
expressing their views either by phone or
at a public forum.
TRAVEL Features and programmes concerned
with travel to near and far destinations,
package tours and travel ideas and
opportunities. Not for use for
announcements about problems, delays,
or roadworks affecting immediate travel
where TP/TA should be used.
LEISURE Programmes concerned with
recreational activities in which the
listener might participate. Examples
include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
JAZZ Polyphonic, syncopated music
characterised by improvisation.
COUNTRY Songs which originate from, or continue
the musical tradition of the American
Southern States. Characterised by a
straightforward melody and narrative
story line.
NATION M Current Popular Music of the Nation or
Region in that country's language, as
opposed to International “Pop” which is
usually US or UK inspired and in English.
OLDIES Music from the so-called “golden age” of
popular music.
FOLK M Music which has its roots in the musical
culture of a particular nation, usually
played on acoustic instruments. The
narrative or story may be based on
historical events or people.
DOCUMENT Programme concerned with factual
matters, presented in an investigative
style.
TEST Broadcast when testing emergency
broadcast equipment or receivers.
ALARM Emergency announcement made under
exceptional circumstances to give
warning of events causing danger of a
general nature.

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Listening to the DAB+
Digital Audio Broadcasting is a digital transmission system
where audio signals are converted to digital signals for
broadcasting. DAB+ is broadcast as a group of data called
multiplex (ensemble) which may contain one or more
stations (services). Each station contains a primary
service and there may be one or more secondary services.
This allows several programmes or services to be
transmitted on a single frequency.
When turned on for the first time, the unit scans radio
stations automatically to create a station list. You can make
the Auto Scan again when you move the unit to other areas
or add multiplex channels to the station list.
The number of stations found and the scanning process
are shown on the display.
After the scan:
The stations will be stored in alphanumeric order and the
first station on the list will be selected and you will hear it
through the speakers.
●To listen to other stations, see “Selecting a station in
the station list” on page 20.
Notes:
●If no station is found, “No Service” appears.
Once a DAB+ station is received, you can select stations
in the station list.
You can manually store stations which Auto Scan cannot
find. If reception is poor, you can adjust the sensitivity.
Manual tune is only available after Auto Scan. Perform
Auto Scan first.
■About DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
■Auto Scan
1Press the TUNER/DAB button until “DAB” appears on
the display.
2Press DAB SCAN button on the remote control for
more than 3 seconds. Scanning begins.
DAB + SIGNAL
MULTIPLEX
(ENSEMBLE)
SERVICES
SERVICES
COMPONENTS
(STATIONS)
CD/USB
RDS
DAB
+
The number of received
station
The scanning progress
■Selecting a station in the station list
1Press the TUNER/DAB button until “DAB” appears
on the display.
2Whilst receiving a DAB+ station, press the TUNING
( or ) to select the desired station.
3Within 10 seconds, press the DAB ENTER button on
the remote control to tune into the desired station.
■Manual tune
1Press the TUNER/DAB button until “DAB” appears
on the display.
2Press the DAB SCAN button
once.
3Within 10 seconds, press the
TUNING ( or ) to select
the DAB+ frequency.
4Within 10 seconds, press the
DAB ENTER button.
(G: Good, B: Bad)
●Reception sensitivity appears. The percentage
number indicate the current level.
●If the level is too low, move the aerial or unit to
improve reception.
5Press the DAB ENTER button again to store the
station and exit manual tune.
Display current station
The name of the station
being selected