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Sharp CD-CH1500 Operation Manual

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AUDIO TOWER SYSTEM
MODEL
CD-CH1500

OPERATION 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.
CD-CH1500 Audio Tower System consisting of CD-CH1500 (main unit)
and CP-RW5500 (speaker system).

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  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this AUDIO TOWER SYSTEM manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. CD-CH1500 Audio Tower System consisting of CD-CH1500 (main unit) MODEL and CP-RW5500 (speaker system).

  • Page 2: Special Notes

    NOTE intended to alert the user to the presence of important It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners the literature accompanying the appliance.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    G R O U N D CLAMP Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessories General Information Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page Accessories ..................... 4 Precautions ....................5 Controls and Indicators ...............6-9 Preparation for Use System Connections ................ 10-11 Remote Control ..................12 Basic Operation General Control ..................13 Sound Control ..................

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-ventilated area and ensure The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker efficiency, location and that there is at least 8" (20 cm) of free space along the sides, top and back of the unit. various other factors.

  • Page 6: Controls And Indicators

    Clear Button ................19, 21 Memory Button ................19 CD Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind or Tuning Down Button (with Indicator) ......17, 20, 22, 28 Tape Reverse Play Button (with Indicator) ......22, 23 CD Fast Forward, Tape Fast Wind or Tuning Up Button (with Indicator) .......
  • Page 7 CD Pause Indicator CD Play Indicator FM Stereo Indicator Tape Reverse Mode Indicator Rear panel Reference page FM/AM Antenna Jack ..............10 Auxiliary Input Jacks ..............28 Speaker Terminals ............... 10 AC Power Cord ................10 Transport screw ..............10, 30...
  • Page 8 Equalizer Mode Select Button Extra Bass Button Volume Up or Down Buttons Buttons with “ ” mark in the illustration can be operated on the remote control only. Other buttons can be operated both on the main unit and the remote control.

  • Page 9: Speaker System

    Right speaker the left speakers. Bi-amp system: Each speaker unit has a built-in subwoofer (low frequency range) which is driven sepa- rately from the woofer and tweeter (mid-to-high frequency range). Two independent amplifiers which have individual frequency characteristics are used.

  • Page 10: System Connections

    System Connections FM antenna AM loop antenna VCR, DVD, etc. (Not supplied) (Not supplied) Left speaker Right speaker AC outlet AC 120 V, 60 Hz Transport screw Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, DVD, etc. (See page 28.)

  • Page 11: Speaker Connection

    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. Connect the red wire to the (+) and the black one to the (–).

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    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 leakage.

  • Page 13: General Control

    The control panel automatically opens when the power is turned on, and closes when the unit is set to the power stand-by mode. When the power is turned on, you can open or close the control panel by pressing the control panel open/close 7 button.

  • Page 14: Sound Control

    Sound Control Volume control Press the VOLUME W button to increase the volume and the VOLUME X button for decreasing. Bass control When the X-BASS button is pressed, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasizes the bass frequencies, and “X-BASS” will appear.

  • Page 15: Setting The Clock

    [Refer to “Clearing all the memory (reset)” on page 30 for details.] 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 30 for details.]...

  • Page 16: Listening To A Cd (Cds)

    You can place discs on the trays 2 - 6 by following steps 3 - 5. Note: The system will search CD trays until it finds a CD and will not search the rest of the trays. Sound Control (See page 14.)
  • Page 17 After that disc finishes playing, the next disc will automatically start playback. Turn the jog dial slowly counterclockwise by one position during playback. When there is no CD in one of the disc tray 1 - 6 positions, that position will be skipped and the next CD will be played.

  • Page 18: To Specify A Disc To Play

    Repeat playback mode When one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons is green, it is ready to play that disc. If there is not a disc on the tray, playback will not begin and the button will turn dark.

  • Page 19: Programmed Play

    Adding tracks to the program: If a program has been previously stored, the “MEMORY” indicator will be displayed. Then follow steps 1 - 6 to add tracks. The new tracks will be stored after the last track of the original program.

  • Page 20: Listening To The Radio

    Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). Press the TUNING (X X X X X or W W W W W ) button to tune in to the desired sta- tion. Manual tuning: Press the TUNING (X or W) button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station.

  • Page 21: Listening To The Memorized Station

    To scan the preset stations The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically. (Preset memory scan) Press the PRESET (X X X X X or W W W W W ) button on the remote control for more than 0.5 seconds.

  • Page 22: Listening To A Cassette Tape

    ... To listen to one side. Press the 06 06 button to listen to side A, or the 1 1 1 1 1 button for side B. To play both sides ( ), start from side A. When playback starts from side B, side A will not be played.

  • Page 23: Recording From A Cd

    Recording from several CDs continuously: 1. Follow the above steps 1 - 5. 2. Regardless of the setting in step 5, press the 06 button to record on side A, or the 1 button for side B. Recording will start from the disc of the lowest number.

  • Page 24: Recording From The Radio

    I6 button repeatedly to switch to the side you record on. Recording will be paused. To record on both sides, begin on side A. (If recording is started from side B, the tape will not switch over to side A.) Press the 06 06 button to record on side A, or the 1 1 1 1 1 button for side B.

  • Page 25: Timer And Sleep Operation

    Timer and Sleep Operation Timer playback: Timer playback or Timer recording The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner, tape) at the Before setting the timer: preset time. While the power is in the stand-by mode, press the DISPLAY button Timer recording: on the remote control to check that the clock is on time.
  • Page 26 When performing timer playback or recording using another unit connected to the To select the timer recording source : TUNER (BAND). AUX IN jacks, select “AUX” in step 10. At this time, only this stereo system will enter the power stand-by mode automatically. (Another unit will not be turned off.)
  • Page 27 The volume will be turned down 1 minute before the sleep operation finishes. Note: Once the sleep time is set, it will remain unchanged until the setting is changed. To cancel the sleep operation: Press the POWER button while the sleep timer is set.

  • Page 28: Enhancing Your Stereo System

    . Adjust the input level from VCR, DVD, etc. using the 3 or 2 button. The “OVER” indicator should not light at the maximum level. –2 . Press the 06 button to record on side A, or the 1 button for side B. Headphones Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the volume.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting Chart Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service tech- Tuner nician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your autho- Symptom Possible cause rized SHARP dealer or service center.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    1. Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on again. 2. If the unit is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and plug in the unit, and then turn the power on. Clearing all the memory (reset)

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make Cassette deck design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. Frequency response 50-14,000 Hz (Normal tape) There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

  • Page 32: Consumer Limited Warranty

    This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.

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