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CD-XP500A Mini Component System consisting of CD-XP500A (main
unit) and CP-XP500 (speaker system).

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM

MODEL

CD-XP500A

OPERATION MANUAL

CDXP500A_FRONT

02.3.11, 10:36 AM

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Summary of Contents for CD-XP500A

Page 1: ... this product please read this manual carefully It will guide you in operating your SHARP product CD XP500A Mini Component System consisting of CD XP500A main unit and CP XP500 speaker system MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM MODEL CD XP500A OPERATION MANUAL CDXP500A_FRONT 02 3 11 10 36 AM 1 ...

Page 2: ...t 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 broadcast ing 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 copyrig...

Page 3: ...om play 14 Programmed play 14 Radio Tuning 15 Memorising a station 16 To recall a memorised station 16 To scan the preset stations 16 To erase entire preset memory 16 Page Tape Playback Listening to a cassette tape TAPE 1 17 Listening to a cassette tape TAPE 2 18 Karaoke Playing karaoke 19 20 Tape Recording Recording from a CD CDs 21 Recording from the radio 22 Dubbing from tape to tape 22 Erasing...

Page 4: ...is 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 responsi ble 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 efficiency location and vari...

Page 5: ...ompartment 17 22 17 Tape 2 Cassette Compartment 18 22 18 CD Track Down or Fast Reverse Tape 2 Fast Wind Tuner Preset Down Button 13 16 18 19 CD Track Up or Fast Forward Tape 2 Fast Wind Tuner Preset Up Button 13 16 18 20 Clock Button 11 23 21 Timer Sleep Button 23 24 22 Tape 2 Reverse Mode Select Button 18 23 Tape 2 Reverse Play Button with Indicator 18 24 CD Play or Repeat Tape 1 Play Tape 2 Forw...

Page 6: ...or 14 Tape 2 Reverse Play Indicator 15 Tape 1 Play or Tape 2 Forward Play Indicator 16 Memory Indicator Rear panel Reference page 1 Cooling Fan 2 AC Voltage Selector 8 3 AC Power Lead 7 8 4 Transport Screw 7 27 5 FM 75 Ohms Aerial Terminal 7 6 FM Aerial Earth Terminal 7 7 AM Loop Aerial Socket 7 8 Span Selector Switch 9 9 Video Auxiliary Audio Signal Input Sockets 25 10 Speaker Terminals 7 8 Note ...

Page 7: ...e Play Button 18 10 CD Button 12 21 11 Tuner Band Button 15 12 On Stand by Button 9 13 Extra Bass Button 10 14 CD Random Button 14 15 CD Memory Button 14 16 CD Pause Button 12 17 CD Track Up or Fast Forward Tape 2 Fast Wind Tuner Preset Up Button 13 16 18 18 CD or Tape Stop Button 12 17 18 19 CD Play or Repeat Tape 1 Play Tape 2 Forward Play Button 12 14 17 18 20 Video Auxiliary Button 25 21 Tape ...

Page 8: ...rial External FM aerial Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception Consult your dealer Note When an external FM aerial is used disconnect the supplied FM aerial wire AM loop aerial FM aerial Left speaker Right speaker Transport screw Wall socket See page 8 Supplied FM aerial Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS terminal and position the FM aerial wire in the direction where ...

Page 9: ...ower lead After making all connections plug the unit If you plug the unit first the unit will enter the demonstration mode Notes The unit will start the tape initialisation when plugged in to the AC socket During this process initialising sound will be heard and the unit cannot be turned on Wait until the process is finished Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not be in ...

Page 10: ...ncorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction 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 Cha...

Page 11: ...ll decrease Remote control operation Press the VOLUME or button to increase or decrease the volume Bass control 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 DEMO X BASS button Equaliser When the EQUALIZER EQUALIZER MODE button is pressed the current mode setting ...

Page 12: ... 12 hour display will appear AM 0 00 PM 11 59 Note that this can only be set when the unit is first installed or it has been reset Refer to Clearing all the memory reset on page 27 for details 4 Press the TUNING TIME or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY SET button Press the TUNING TIME or button once to advance the time by 1 hour Hold it down to advance continuously When the 12 h...

Page 13: ...E button to open the disc tray 4 Place the CD s on the disc tray label side up When loading a third disc press the DISC SKIP button to turn the disc tray then place the CD in the open position CDs can be placed on any open position on the disc tray Be sure to place 8 cm 3 CD s in the middle of the disc positions 12 cm 5 8 cm 3 5 Press the OPEN CLOSE button to close the disc tray Total number of tr...

Page 14: ... may cause malfunctions If the power fails whilst the tray is open wait until the power is restored If the disc tray is stopped forcibly ER CD10 will appear on the display for 3 sec onds and the unit will not function If this occurs press the ON STAND BY button to enter the power stand by mode and then turn the power on again If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation move the unit awa...

Page 15: ...racks The new tracks will be stored after the last track of the original programme Notes Opening the disc tray automatically cancels the programmed sequence Even 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 not be cleared During programme operation random play is not possible To repeat all tracks on up to 3 ...

Page 16: ...ayed in stereo 1 Press the ON STAND BY button to turn the power on 2 Press the TUNER BAND button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band FM or AM 3 Press the TUNING TIME or button to tune in to the desired station Manual tuning Press the TUNING TIME button as many times as required to tune in to the de sired station Auto tuning When the TUNING TIME button is pressed for more than 0 5 secon...

Page 17: ...that station in memory If the MEMORY and preset number indicators go out before the station is memorised repeat the operation from step 2 5 Repeat steps 1 4 to set other stations or to change a preset sta tion When a new station is stored in memory the station previously memorised will be erased Press the PRESET or button for less than 0 5 seconds to select the desired station Preset channel Frequ...

Page 18: ...l or CrO tapes are not recommended Do not use C 120 tapes or poor quality tapes as they may cause mal functions Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment tighten the slack with a pen or a pencil 1 Press the ON STAND BY button to turn the power on 2 Press the TAPE 1 2 button to select TAPE 1 3 Open the cassette door by pushing the area marked PUSH EJECT 4 Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 c...

Page 19: ...er failure occurs during tape operation the tape head will remain engaged with the tape and the cassette door will not open Wait until the power is restored 1 Press the ON STAND BY button to turn the power on 2 Press the TAPE 1 2 button to select TAPE 2 3 Open the cassette door by pushing the area marked PUSH EJECT 4 Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cas sette compartment with side A facing you 5 Pr...

Page 20: ... MIC socket When connecting or disconnecting the microphone set the MIC LEVEL control to MIN 1 Set the MIC LEVEL control to MIN to protect the speakers from shock noise and to avoid disturbing noises 2 Connect the microphone to the MIC socket Use a microphone with a 6 3 mm 1 4 plug an impedance of 600 ohms Use a standard plug adaptor when using a microphone with a 3 5 mm 1 8 diameter plug 3 Press ...

Page 21: ...de as desired To change general stereo source to karaoke source Even ordinary discs and tapes not recorded specifically for karaoke can be used for karaoke just by toning down the main vocal Press the KARAOKE MODE button until V CANCEL appears in the display will appear Notes Use discs recorded in stereo The function will not work with mono sources With some discs and tapes the original vocals may...

Page 22: ...errupted track on side B from its beginning The recording will be made without cutting the beginning of the track on side B 1 Press the ON STAND BY button to turn the power on 2 Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with side A facing you Wind past the leader of the tape on which recording cannot be performed 3 Press the CD button and load the desired disc 4 Press the button to choo...

Page 23: ...e will not switch over to side A Erase prevention tab of cassette tapes When recording on a cassette tape make sure that the erase prevention tabs are not re moved Cassettes have removable tabs that prevent accidental recording or erasing To protect the recorded sound remove the tab after recording Cover the tab hole with adhe sive tape to record on the tape without the tab Side A Tab for side B T...

Page 24: ...ssette for recording in the TAPE 2 cassette com partment 1 Press the ON STAND BY button to turn the power on 2 Press the CD TUNER BAND or TAPE 1 2 button to select the desired function To select the timer playback source CD TUNER BAND or TAPE 1 2 To select the timer recording source TUNER BAND When you selected the TUNER BAND tune in to the desired sta tion 3 Adjust the volume using the VOLUME con...

Page 25: ...y mode after the play back If you select TUNER it will enter the stand by mode one hour after the tim er playback starts In timer recording When the recording tape reaches its end the timer recording will end and the unit will enter the stand by mode Once the time is set the setting will be retained until a new time is entered When performing timer playback or recording using another unit connecte...

Page 26: ...s and 50 ohms impedance The recommended impedance is 32 ohms Plugging in the headphones disconnects the speakers automatically Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control VCR DVD etc To the line output sockets Red RCA lead not supplied White Red White 1 Use a connection lead to connect the VCR DVD etc to the VIDEO AUX sockets When using video equipment connect the audio output to this unit and the ...

Page 27: ...stopped in the middle of a track Is the unit located near excessive vibra tions Is the disc very dirty Has condensation formed inside the unit Symptom Possible cause Radio makes unusual noise con secutively Is the unit placed near the TV or comput er Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial placed properly Move the AC power lead or the unit away from the aerial if located near Symptom Possible cause Can...

Page 28: ...s capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol When cleaning the heads pinch rollers etc unplug the unit which contains high voltages After long use the deck s heads and capstans may become magnetised causing poor sound Demagnetise these parts once every 30 hours of playing...

Page 29: ...270 W 10 T H D RMS 300 W 150 W 150 W 10 T H D RMS 260 W 130 W 130 W 0 9 T H D Output terminals Speakers 6 ohms Headphones 16 50 ohms recommended 32 ohms Input terminals Video Auxiliary audio signal 500 mV 47 k ohms Microphone 1 mV 600 ohms Type 3 disc multi play compact disc player Signal readout Non contact 3 beam semiconductor laser pickup D A converter 1 bit D A converter Frequency response 20 ...

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