Sharp XL-MP100H User manual

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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-MP100H Micro Component System consisting of XL-MP100H (main
unit) and CP-MP100H (speaker system).
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MODEL
OPERATION MANUAL
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Important Instruction
Special notes
WARNINGS
!When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position,
mains voltage is still present inside the unit. When the ON/
STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, the unit may be
brought into operation by the timer mode or remote control.
!This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove cov-
ers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous volt-
ages, always remove mains plug from the socket before any
service operation and when not in use for a long period.
!To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
!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.
Note for users in Australia:
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or
broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant lic-
ensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is
not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copy-
right 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.
As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to
the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servic-
ing to qualified personnel only.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: GaAIAs
Wavelength: 780 nm
Emission Duration: continuous
Laser Output: max.0.6 mW

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
"Preparation for Use
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
"Basic Operation
Sound control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
"CD or MP3 disc Playback
Listening to a CD or MP3 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 16
"Radio
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Listening to the memorised station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
"Tape Playback
Listening to a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
"Tape Recording
Recording on a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21
"Advanced Features
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - 27
Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 - 30
Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31
"References
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 33
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End of the manual
AC power lead 1 Remote control 1
"AA" size battery (UM/SUM-3,
R6, HP-7 or similar) 2 AM loop aerial 1
FM aerial 1 Speaker wire 2
About "Using the Radio Data System (RDS)":
The RDS function does not work in Australia and New Zealand.
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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 10 cm (4") of free
space along the sides, top and back of the equipment.
!Do not place anything on top of the unit.
!Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than
60°C (140°F) or to extremely low temperatures.
!If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power
lead from the wall socket. Plug the AC power lead back in, and
then turn on your system.
!No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the apparatus.
!Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of bat-
tery 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 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. Do not turn the volume on to full at
switch on and listen to music at moderate levels.
!Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from
vibration.
!Keep the unit away from direct sunlight,
strong magnetic fields, excessive dust,
humidity and electronic/electrical equip-
ment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.)
which generate electrical noise.
!In case of an electrical storm, unplug the
unit for safety.
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")
!Hold the AC power plug by the head when
removing it from the wall socket, as pulling
the lead 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.
!The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with
items, such as newspapers, tablecloths,
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Controls and indicators
Reference page
1.Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.Timer Set Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.Function Selector Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 17, 19, 31
4.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.Bass/Treble Selector Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.Memory/Set Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 18
8.Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9.Disc Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10.Disc or Tape Stop, Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . 13, 17, 19
11.Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12.Disc Play or Pause, Tape Play,
Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13, 17, 19
13. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast Forward,
Tuner Preset Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 18, 19
14.Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Rewind,
Tuner Preset Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 18, 19
15. Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
16.MP3 Disc Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
17.RDS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
18.Traffic Announcement Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
19. Traffic Programme Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
20. FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
21.FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
22.Surround Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
23.Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 18
24.Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
25.Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
26.Disc Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
27.Disc Repeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
28.Disc Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
29.Tape Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
30.AC Power Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
31. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
32.AM Loop Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
33.Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . 31
34. CD Digital Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
35.Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
About "Using the Radio Data System (RDS)":
The RDS function does not work in Australia and New Zealand.
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Controls and indicators (continued)
1.Tweeter
2.Woofer
3.Speaker Terminals
4.Bass Reflex Duct
Reference page
5.Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7.Clock Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8.Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9.Sleep Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
10.Surround Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11. Disc Fast Reverse, Tuning Down,
Tape Rewind Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17, 19
12. Disc or Tape Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 19
13. Disc or Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 19
14.Disc Track Down, Tuner Preset Down,
Time Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 14, 18
15.RDS ASPM (Auto Station Programme Memory) Button . . 23
16. RDS Programme Type/
Traffic Information Search Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
17.Treble Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
18.Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 16, 18
19.Disc Programme Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
20. CD/MP3 Disc Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
21.Tuner and Band Selector Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
22. MP3 Disc Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
23. Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
24. Volume Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
25. Disc Fast Forward, Tuning Up,
Tape Fast Forward Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17, 19
26. Disc Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
27. Volume Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Disc Track Up, Tuner Preset Up, Time Up Button . . . 11, 14, 18
29.RDS Display Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
30. Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
31.Bass Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
32.Disc Random Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
33. Disc Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
34. Video/Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
35.Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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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 is not to 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. Purchase 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/
SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
!Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the
sensor on the unit with a soft cloth.
!Exposing the sensor on the unit to strong light may interfere with
operation. Change the lighting or the direction of the unit.
!Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and
vibrations.
"Test of the remote control
Check the remote control after checking all the connections (see
pages 8 - 9).
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.
1 Remove the battery cover.
2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction indi-
cated in the battery compartment.
When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the
battery terminals.
3 Replace the cover.
0.2 m - 6 m
(8" - 20')
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Preparation for Use
System connections
"Aerial connection
Note:
Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause
noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.
Installing the AM loop aerial:
External FM aerial:
Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception. Consult
your dealer.
AM loop aerial FM aerial
Right speaker Left speaker
Right speaker Left speaker
Black
Red
Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before any connections.
Supplied FM aerial:
Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket and position
the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be
received.
Supplied AM loop aerial:
Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM LOOP socket. Position the AM
loop aerial for optimum reception. Place the AM loop aerial on a
shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not supplied).
< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >
Wall Screws (not supplied)
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Preparation for Use
"Speaker connection
Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to
the plus (+) terminal.
Caution:
!Connect the speaker wires to the speakers first, then to the
unit.
!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 lead
After checking all the connections have been made correctly, con-
nect the AC power lead to the AC power input socket, then plug the
AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket.
Notes:
!Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not
be in use for a prolonged period of time.
!Never use a power lead other thanthe one supplied. Otherwise,a
malfunction or an accident may occur.
"To turn the power on
Incorrect 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.
Wall socket
(AC 230 - 240V, 50 Hz)
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Sound control
"Adjusting the volume
Main unit operation:
When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will
increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease.
Remote control operation:
Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the vol-
ume.
"Adjusting the bass
Main unit operation:
1 Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select "BASS".
2 Within 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".
2 Within 5 seconds, turn the VOLUME control to adjust the treble.
Remote control operation:
Press the TREBLE (+ or -) button to adjust the treble.
"Setting the surround
Press the SURROUND button to allow you to enjoy music that
seems to surround you. "SURROUND" will appear.
To cancel the surround mode, press the SURROUND button again.
Note:
The surround effect cannot be obtained from monaural sound sig-
nals.
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