Sharp XL-E80 User manual

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.
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM
XL-E80 Micro Component System consisting of XL-E80 (main unit) and
CP-E80 (speaker system).
MODEL
OPERATION MANUAL
XL-E80

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XL-E80
Important Instruction
SPECIAL NOTES
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s en-
closure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
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 the lit-
erature accompanying the appliance.
0012
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. 0012
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may re-
sult in hazardous radiation exposure. 0012
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 in-
terference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to ra-
dio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined 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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
tothisequipmentnotexpresslyapprovedbythemanufacturercouldvoid
the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTES
0403_A5
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.
Licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. 4,972,484, 5,214,678,
5,323,396, 5,530,655, 5,539,829, 5,544,247, 5,606,618, 5,610,985,
5,740,317, 5,777,992, 5,878,080 or 5,960,037.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Foryour assistanceinreporting this unitincase of lossor theft,
pleaserecordbelowthe model number and serialnumberwhich
are located on the rear of the unit.
Please retain this information.
Model number .......................................................
Serial number .......................................................
Date of purchase .......................................................
Place of purchase .......................................................
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Important Instruction
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
2Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
6Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the prod-
uct manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for ex-
ample, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a
wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting ac-
cessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination to over-
turn.
10 Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for venti-
lation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or cov-
ered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed inabuilt-in installation suchasa bookcaseor rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
11 Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12 Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insertthe plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug
will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electri-
cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the grounding-type plug.
13 Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14 Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an at-
tachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See
Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If
replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has
used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the
same overload protection as the original plug.

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Important Instruction
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system
is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up staticcharges.Article810 of the NationalElectrical Code,ANSI/
NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an an-
tenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
16 Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
17 Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
18 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
19 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
20 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
21 Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the op-
erating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this
indicates a need for service.
22 Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
23 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-
uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
24 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
25 Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampli-
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
fiers) that produce heat.
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General Information
Accessories
Please confirm that the following accessories are included.
Note:
Only the above accessories are included.
Contents
Page
!General Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
!Preparation for Use
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
!Basic Operation
Sound control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
!CD or MP3 disc Playback
Listening to a CD or MP3 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 - 18
!Radio
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Listening to the memorized station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
!Tape Playback
Listening to a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
!Tape Recording
Recording on a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23
!Advanced Features
Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 26
Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27
!References
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 29
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover
Remote control 1 AC power cord 1
(RRMCGA010SJSA) (QACCU0003SJ00)
FM/AM loop antenna 1
(QANTL0009SJZZ)

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Precautions
!General
"Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-venti-
lated area and ensure that there is at least 4" (10 cm) of free
space along the sides, top and back of the equipment.
"Do not place anything on top of the unit.
"Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than
140°F (60°C) or to extremely low temperatures.
"If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power
cord from the AC outlet. Plug the AC power cord back in, and
then turn on your system.
"This unit should only be used within the range of 41°F - 95°F
(5°C - 35°C).
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 acci-
dent causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any
damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that
which is specified.
!Volume control
The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker effi-
ciency, location and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid
exposure to high volume levels, which occurs while turning the unit
on with the volume control setting up high, or while continually lis-
tening at high volumes.
"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.
4" (10 cm) 4" (10 cm) 4" (10 cm)
4" (10 cm)
"Hold the AC power plug by the head when
removing it from the AC outlet, as pulling
the cord can damage internal wires.
"Do not remove the outer cover, as this
may result in electric shock. Refer inter-
nal service to your local SHARP service
facility.

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Controls and indicators
Reference page
1.Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.Timer Set Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.Function Selector Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 19, 21, 27
4.Power On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.Bass/Treble Selector Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.Memory/Set Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 20
8.Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9.Disc Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10.Disc or Tape Stop, Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . 15, 19, 21
11.Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
12.Disc Play or Pause, Tape Play, Tuning Up Button .14, 15,19,
21
13.Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast Forward, Tuner
Preset Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 20, 21
14.Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Rewind, Tuner Pre-
set Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 20, 21
15. Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
16.MP3 Disc Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
17. FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
18.FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
19.Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 20
20.Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
21.Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
22.Disc Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
23.Disc Repeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
24.Disc Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
25.Tape Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
26.AC Power Input Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
27. FM/AM Loop Antenna Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
28.Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
29.Subwoofer Output Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
30.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
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Controls and indicators (continued)
1.Tweeter
2.Woofer
3.Bass Reflex Duct
4.Speaker Wire
Reference page
5.Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.Power On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7.Clock Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8.Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9.Sleep Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10.Disc Fast Reverse, Tuning Down, Tape Rewind Button . .16,
19, 21
11.Disc or Tape Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 21
12.Disc or Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 21
13.Disc Track Down, Tuner Preset Down, Time Down Button . .
13, 16, 20
14.Treble Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
15.Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 18, 20
16.Disc Program Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
17. CD/MP3 Disc Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
18.Tuner and Band Selector Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
19. MP3 Disc Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
20. Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
21.Volume Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
22.Disc Fast Forward, Tuning Up, Tape Fast Forward Button . .
16, 19, 21
23. Disc Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
24.Volume Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
25.Disc Track Up, Tuner Preset Up, Time Up Button . 13, 16, 20
26. Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
27.Bass Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
28.Disc Random Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
29. Disc Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
30. Video/Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
31.Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Preparation for Use
Remote control
!Battery installation
Precautions for battery use:
"Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.
"Do not mix old and new batteries.
"Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for long periods
of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leak-
age.
Caution:
"Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).
"Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunc-
tion.
Notes concerning use:
"Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the
operation becomes erratic.
"Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the
sensor on the unit with a soft cloth.
"Exposing the sensor on the unit to strong light may interfere with
operation. Change the lighting or the direction of the unit.
"Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and
vibrations.
!Test of the remote control
Check the remote control after checking all the connections (see
pages 10 - 11).
Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
The remote control can be used within the range shown below:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button. Does the power turn on? Now, you
can enjoy music.
Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
Batteries are not included.
1 Remove the battery cover.
2 Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in
the battery compartment.
When inserting or removing the batteries, push them toward the
battery terminals.
3 Replace the cover.
8" - 20'
(0.2 m - 6 m)
Remote sensor

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Preparation for Use
System connections
!FM/AM loop antenna connection
Connect the FM/AM loop antenna to the ANTENNA jack.
Position the FM antenna wire and rotate the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, or attach
it to a stand or a wall.
Notes:
"Placing the antenna on the stereo system or near the AC power
cord may cause noise pickup. Place the antenna away from the
stereo system for better reception.
"Do not connect the attached FM antenna to an external antenna
as this may cause trouble.
Installing the AM loop antenna:
Right speaker Left speaker
Right speaker Left speaker
Black
Red
AM loop
antenna
FM antenna
Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connec-
tions.
< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >
Wall Screws (not supplied)

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!Speaker connection
Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to
the plus (+) terminal.
Caution:
"Use speakers with an impedance of 6 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.
"Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured.
"Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the bass
reflex ducts.
"Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.
Placing the speaker system:
There is no distinction between the right and the left speakers.
!Connecting the AC power cord
After checking all the connections have been made correctly, con-
nect the AC power cord to the AC power input jack, then plug the AC
power cord of this unit into the AC outlet.
Notes:
"Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit will not be
in use for a prolonged period of time.
"Never use a power cord other than the one supplied. Otherwise,
a malfunction or an accident may occur.
!To turn the power on
Incorrect
Speaker grilles are removable:
Make sure nothing comes into contact with the
speaker diaphragm when you remove the
speaker grilles.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to
turn the power on.
After use:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by
mode.
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

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Basic Operation
Sound control
!Adjusting the volume
Main unit operation:
When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will
increase. When it is turned counterclockwise, the volume will
decrease.
Remote control operation:
Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the vol-
ume.
!Adjusting the bass
Main unit operation:
1 Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select "BASS".
2Within 5 seconds, turn the VOLUME control to adjust the bass.
Remote control operation:
Press the BASS (+ or -) button to adjust the bass.
!Adjusting the treble
Main unit operation:
1 Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select "TREB".
2Within 5 seconds, turn the VOLUME control to adjust the treble.
Remote control operation:
Press the TREBLE (+ or -) button to adjust the treble.
21 29 MAXMIN .....
... ...
0 +43
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Basic Operation
Setting the clock
This may be operated only with the remote control.
In this example, the clock is set for the 12-hour (AM 12:00) display. To confirm the time display:
Press the CLOCK button.
The time display will appear for about 7 seconds.
Note:
The time will flash at the push of the CLOCK button when the AC
power supply is restored after a power failure or unplugging the unit.
Readjust the clock as follows.
To readjust the clock:
Perform "Setting the clock" from the beginning. If the "AM 12:00" is
not flashing in step 1, step 2 (for selecting the 12-hour or 24-hour
display) will be skipped.
To change the 12-hour or 24-hour display:
1Press the CLOCK button and within 7 seconds, press the
MEMORY button.
2Press the PRESET ( or ) button to select 12-hour or 24-
hour display and then press the MEMORY button.
"AM 12:00" The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 12:00 - PM 11:59)
"0:00" The 24-hour display will appear.
(0:00 - 23:59)
3Press the PRESET ( or ) button to adjust the hour and
then press the MEMORY button.
"Pressthe PRESET( or )button once to advancethetime
by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously.
"When the 12-hour display is selected, "AM" will change au-
tomatically to "PM".
4Press the PRESET ( or ) button to adjust the minutes
and then press the MEMORY button.
"Pressthe PRESET( or )button once to advancethetime
by 1 minute. Hold it down to advance continuously.
"The hour will not advance even if minutes advance from "59"
to "00".
1 Clear all the programmed contents. [Refer to "Clearing all the
memory (reset)" on page 29 for details.]
2 Perform "Setting the clock" from the beginning.

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CD or MP3 disc Playback
Listening to a CD or MP3 disc
This system can play audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs, but cannot
record.
Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the
state of the disc or the equipment used for recording.
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.
Notes:
"Due to the structure of its disc information, it takes longer to read
an MP3 disc than a normal CD.
""MP3" indicator will light up if an MP3 disc is initialized.
"This system supports MPEG 1 Layer 3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, and
VBR files.
"During VBR file playback, time counter in the display may differ
from its actual playback time.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the FUNCTION button until "CD" appears on the dis-
play.
When operating with the remote control, press the CD button.
3Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.
4Place the disc on the disc tray, label side up.
Be sure to place 3" (8 cm) discs in the middle of the disc posi-
tions.
5Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
6Press the ( ) button to start playback from track 1.
When the last track on the disc has finished playing, the unit will
stop automatically.
5" (12 cm) 3" (8 cm)
[MP3][CD] MP3 disc indicator
Total number
of tracks Total number of tracks
Total playing
time
Disc play indicator

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CD or MP3 disc Playback
To stop playback:
Press the button.
To remove the disc:
While in the stop mode, press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Caution:
"Do not place two CDs in one disc tray.
"Do not play discs with special shapes (heart- or octagon-shaped)
as it may cause malfunctions.
"Do not push the disc tray while it is moving.
"If the power fails while the tray is open, wait until the power is
restored.
"If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc will
skip or not play.
"Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration may cause mistracking.
"If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the
unit away from the TV or radio.
!To change the display (MP3 discs only)
While in the stop mode or playback mode, press the MP3 DISPLAY
button.
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows.
[When in the stop mode]
[When in the playback mode]
To interrupt playback:
Main unit operation:
Press the button.
To resume playback from the same
point, press the button again.
Remote control operation:
Press the button.
To resume playback from the same point, press the button. Total number of tracks Folder name
Track name
Track number Elapsed playback
time Folder name
Track name

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CD or MP3 disc Playback
Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback
!To select the desired folder or track by name
(MP3 discs only) !To locate the beginning of a track
Note:
You can skip to any track by pressing the or button repeat-
edly until the desired track number appears.
!To locate the desired portion
Notes:
"Normal playback will resume when the or button is
released.
"When the end of the last track is reached during fast forward, CD
operation will be paused. When the beginning of the first track is
reached during fast reverse, playback will start when you release
the button.
1While in the stop mode, press the MP3 DISPLAY button on
the remote control to display the folder name.
2Select the desired folder by pressing the or button.
3Press the MP3 DISPLAY button
to display the track name.
4Select the desired track by pressing the or button.
5Press the ( ) button to begin
playback.
To move to the beginning of the next track:
Press the button for less than 0.5 seconds during playback.
To restart the track being played:
Press the button for less than 0.5 seconds during playback.
For fast forward:
Press and hold down the button during playback.
For fast reverse:
Press and hold down the button during playback.

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CD or MP3 disc Playback
!Direct search of the track
By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks can be played.
Notes:
"A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc can-
not be selected.
"During random play, direct search is not possible.
"When playing MP3 discs, you can display the track number but
cannot select the folder by pressing the direct search button(s).
!Repeat play
All tracks or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated.
To cancel repeat play:
Press the REPEAT button again. " " will go out.
Caution:
After performing repeat play, be sure to press the button. Other-
wise, the disc will play continuously.
!Random play
The tracks can be played in random order automatically.
To cancel random play:
While in the stop mode, press the RANDOM button again.
Notes:
"Random play will stop automatically when all tracks are played
once. (The same track will not be played back twice.)
"In random play, the unit will select and play tracks automatically.
(You cannot select the order of the tracks.)
"If you press the button during random play, you can move to
the next track 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.
Use the direct search buttons on
the remote control to select the de-
sired track. Selected track number
"The direct search buttons allow you to select up to number 9.
"When selecting number 10 or higher, use the "+10" button.
A. For example, to choose 13
1 Press the "+10" button once.
2 Press the "3" button.
B. For example, to choose 30
1 Press the "+10" button three times.
2 Press the "0" button.
Playback of the selected track is started. When the last track on
the disc has finished playing, the unit will stop automatically.
To repeat all tracks:
1 Press the REPEAT button on the re-
mote control.
2 Press the ( ) button.
To repeat a desired track:
1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in the "Programmed play" section on page 18
and then press the REPEAT button.
2 Press the ( ) button.
To repeat random play:
Press the REPEAT button during random play.
While in the stop mode, press the
RANDOM button on the remote con-
trol and the ( ) button sequen-
tially to begin random play.

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CD or MP3 disc Playback
Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback (continued)
!Programmed play
You can choose up to 20 selections for playback in the order you
like.
To clear the programmed selections:
While the "MEMORY" indicator is lit, set the CD to the stop mode
and then press the CLEAR button.
Each time the button is pressed, one track will be cleared, beginning
with the last track programmed. When all the tracks are cleared,
"MEMORY" will disappear.
Adding tracks to the program:
If a program has been previously stored, the "MEMORY" indicator
will be displayed. Then follow steps 2 - 3 to add tracks. The new
tracks will be stored after the last track of the original program.
Notes:
"If you open the disc tray or enter the stand-by mode, the pro-
grammed sequence is automatically canceled.
"Even if you changed the function from CD to some other function,
the programmed selections will not be cleared.
"During the program operation, random play is not possible.
"When playing MP3 discs, you can display the track number but
cannot select the folder by pressing the direct search button(s).
1While in the stop mode, press the MEMORY (MEMORY/SET)
button to enter the programming save mode.
2Press the direct search buttons
on the remote control to select
the desired track. Selected track number
You can also select a track by pressing the or button.
3Press the MEMORY (MEMORY/
SET) button to save the track
number.
Playback order
4Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other tracks. Up to 20 tracks can be
programmed.
If you make a mistake, the programmed tracks can be cleared
by pressing the CLEAR button.
5Press the ( ) button to start playback.

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Radio
Listening to the radio
Notes:
"When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stop auto-
matically at that point.
"Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.
"To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING button again.
To receive an FM stereo transmission:
Press the FUNCTION [TUNER (BAND)] button to display the "ST"
indicator.
"" " will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.
"If the FM reception is weak, press the FUNCTION [TUNER
(BAND)] button to extinguish the "ST" indicator. The reception
changes to monaural, and the sound becomes clearer.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the FUNCTION button until "FM" or "AM" appears on
the display.
When operating with the remote control, press the TUNER
(BAND) button to select "FM" or "AM".
3Press the TUNING ( or ) button to tune in to the desired
station.
Manual tuning:
Press the TUNING button as many times as required to tune in
to the desired station.
Auto tuning:
When the TUNING button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-
onds, scanning will startautomatically and the tuner will stop at
the first receivable broadcast station.
FM stereo mode indicator
FM stereo receiving indicator

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Radio
Listening to the memorized station
!Memorizing a station
You can store up to 45 stations (30 FM stations and 15 AM stations)
and recall them at the push of a button (preset tuning).
Note:
The backup function protects the memorized stations for a few hours
should there be a power failure or the AC power cord disconnection.
!To recall a memorized station
!To erase entire preset memory
1Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Listening to the radio" on page 19.
2Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMO-
RY) button to enter the preset tun-
ing saving mode.
3Within 5 seconds, press the PRE-
SET ( or ) button to select the
preset channel number.
Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset
channel 1.
4Within 5 seconds, press the MEM-
ORY/SET (MEMORY) button to
store that station in memory.
"30 FM stations can be preset (preset channels 1 through 30).
"15 AM stations can be preset (preset channels 1 through
15).
"If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators go out be-
fore the station is memorized, repeat the operation from step
2.
5Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a pre-
set station.
When a new station is stored in memory, the station previously
memorized will be erased.
Press the PRESET ( or ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to
select the desired station.
Preset channel Frequency and frequency band
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to
enter the power stand-by mode.
2 While pressing down the MEMORY/
SET button and the PRESET but-
ton,presstheON/STAND-BYbutton
until "TUNER CL" appears.