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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. CD-MPX880H Mini Component System consisting of CD-MPX880H MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM (main unit) and CP-MPX880H (speaker system).
When the licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, the unit may not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copyright be brought into operation by the timer mode or remote control.
Special Note Contents CD-MPX880H Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right Page to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating General Information broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), revenue-generating streaming applications Precautions .
Do not place anything on top of the unit. specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than accident causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for ˚ ˚...
System connections CD-MPX880H Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any connections Aerial connection (see page 9) FM aerial AM loop aerial Right speaker Left speaker AC INPUT Speaker connection Wall socket (see page 9) (AC 220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz) AC power connection (see page 10)
CD-MPX880H Aerial connection Speaker connection Supplied FM aerial: Connect the black wire to the FRONT SPEAKERS minus (–) AM loop Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM terminal, and the red wire to the FRONT SPEAKERS plus (+) aerial aerial 75 OHMS socket and position the FM terminal.
System connections (continued) CD-MPX880H AC power connection Demonstration mode After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug The first time the unit is plugged in, the the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket. If you plug in the unit will enter the demonstration mode.
Remote control CD-MPX880H Battery installation Notes concerning use: Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the 1 Open the battery cover. operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 “AA” size batteries 2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
General control CD-MPX880H Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. ON/ STAND-BY When it is turned anti-clockwise, the 0 ..30 MAXIMUM volume will decrease. TIMER Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME (+ or –) button to increase or decrease the volume.
Setting the clock (Remote control only) CD-MPX880H Press the button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY button. Press the button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. Press the button to adjust the minutes and then press the MEMORY button.
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc CD-MPX880H 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.
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CD-MPX880H Playback will begin from track 1 on disc 1. After that disc finishes Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. playing, the next disc will automatically play. After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the unit will stop Press the CD button.
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued) CD-MPX880H Various disc functions Notes for CD: Track up/track down is possible only within individual discs. Function Main unit Remote Operation Fast forward/fast reverse is possible only within individual discs. control When the end of the last track is reached during fast forward, Play Press in the stop “END”...
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback CD-MPX880H To specify a disc to play Direct track search You can play a disc by specifying the disc number. By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks on the current disc can be played. Press one of the 5 buttons to select the desired disc.
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Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued) CD-MPX880H Repeat play Random play Repeat play can play all 5 discs, all tracks on a chosen disc, or a The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically. programmed sequence continuously. To random play all tracks on up to 5 discs: To repeat one disc: Press the RANDOM button on the remote control.
CD-MPX880H Programmed play To clear the programmed selections: Press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. remote control whilst the “MEMORY” indicator Whilst in the stop mode, press is flashing.
MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) CD-MPX880H MP3/WMA navigation: You can search and play files by folder or title. For example, when you assign three titles to a file, enter genre (such as jazz) as title 1, album name as title 2, and music title as title 3 to search the file by any title.
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CD-MPX880H File search (by folder or title 1/2/3) Use the cursor button to scroll and select a folder You can search and play files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3/ (or title), and then press the ENTER button. WMA disc.
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MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) (continued) CD-MPX880H Character search (for folder or title 1/2/3) When finished, press the ENTER button. The unit searches By entering a name, you can search files by folder or title 1/2/3 within for the same name within folders (or titles). one MP3/WMA disc.
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CD-MPX880H Programmed play (for folder, title 1/2/3) To check, add or delete programmed contents: In the stop mode, select a folder (or title) with the cursor Folders or titles can be programmed within one MP3/WMA disc. button. If the folder (or title) is programmed, “MEMORY” flashes. Folder, title 1, title 2 and title 3 cannot be programmed together simultaneously.
Listening to the radio CD-MPX880H Tuning Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the ON/ STAND-BY desired frequency band (FM or AM). TIMER Press the TUNING ( ) button to tune in to the desired station.
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CD-MPX880H Memorising a station To recall a memorised station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at Press the PRESET ( ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to the push of a button. (Preset tuning) select the desired station.
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) CD-MPX880H Tape playback Before playback: For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not Open the cassette recommended.) OPEN/CLOSE...
Main unit Remote Operation ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. control SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising Playback Press in the stop from malfunction of this unit. mode. The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
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Recording on a cassette tape (continued) CD-MPX880H Recording from a CD or MP3/WMA disc ON/ STAND-BY Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CD button. Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment OPEN/ CLOSE with the side to be recorded on facing you.
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CD-MPX880H To perform programmed recording: Dubbing from tape to tape 1 Programme discs and tracks (see page 19). You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. 2 Press the button. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 3 Press the (TAPE ) button to start recording.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) CD-MPX880H Information provided by RDS RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide. These FM stations send additional signals Each time the RDS DISPLAY button is pressed, the display will along with their regular programme signals.
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CD-MPX880H Using the Auto Station Programme Memory (ASPM) 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.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) CD-MPX880H To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete: Notes: Press the RDS ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations. The same station name can be stored in different channels. The stations which are already stored in memory will be kept there. In a certain area or during certain time periods, the station names may temporarily be different.
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CD-MPX880H To recall stations in memory 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 pages 34 - 35) from the stations in memory. TIMER Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) CD-MPX880H Notes: Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic If the display has stopped flashing, start again from step 2. If the Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement). unit finds a desired programme type, the corresponding channel You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA number will flash for about 4 seconds, and then the station name signals.
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CD-MPX880H LIGHT M Classical music for general, rather than specialist COUNTRY Songs which originate from, or continue the musical appreciation. Examples of music in this category tradition American Southern States. are instrumental music, and vocal or choral works. Characterised by a straightforward melody and narrative story line.
Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) CD-MPX880H Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner, tape) at a preset time. Timer recording: The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time.
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CD-MPX880H Within 10 seconds, press the button to Switch input with the button, and then select “ONCE SET” or “DAILY SET”, and press the press the MEMORY button. MEMORY button. To select the timer playback source: CD, TUNER, TAPE 1 or TAPE 2.
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Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) (continued) CD-MPX880H Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode: 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. When the preset time is reached, playback or recording 2 Within 10 seconds, press the button to select will start.
CD-MPX880H Sleep operation To cancel the sleep operation: Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst “SLEEP” is indicated. The radio, CD, MP3/WMA disc and cassette tape can all be turned To cancel the sleep operation without setting the unit to the stand-by off automatically.
Enhancing your system CD-MPX880H The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially Auto power on function: available lead as shown below. When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on. AUDIO IN button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on Portable audio and the “AUDIO IN”...
Possible cause If something is wrong with this product, check the following before Cannot record. Is the erase-prevention tab calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. removed? Cannot record tracks with Is it a normal tape? (You cannot General proper sound quality.
Troubleshooting chart (continued) CD-MPX880H Condensation Before transporting the unit Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely Remove all CDs from the unit. Make sure there is no CD in the disc humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD tray.
Maintenance CD-MPX880H Cleaning the tape-handling parts Cleaning the CD pickup lens Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and Poor performance during CD playback (skipping or jumping) can be tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with caused by a dirty or contaminated CD laser pick up lens.
Specifications CD-MPX880H As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves CD player the right to make design and specification changes for product Type 5-disc multi-play compact disc player improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may...
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Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve(12) months from the date of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre.