Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. CD-XP250E Mini Component System consisting of CD-XP250E (main MODEL unit), CP-XP250E (front speakers) and GBOXS0098AWM1 (surround speakers).
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Accessories CD-XP250E Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Remote control 1 AM loop aerial 1 FM aerial 1 Note: Only the above accessories are included. Contents Page Page " General Information " Tape Playback Precautions ............4 Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) .
Controls and indicators (continued) CD-XP250E ! Display 1. CD Pause Indicator 2. Extra Bass Indicator 3. Disc Number Indicators 4 5 6 7 4. Tape 2 Record Indicator 5. FM Stereo Mode Indicator 6. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator 7. Timer Play Indicator 8.
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CD-XP250E ! Front speaker ! Placing the speaker system To enjoy the surround effect, we recommend that you place each speaker as shown to the below. Main unit Front Front speaker speaker (Left) (Right) Surround Surround speaker speaker (Right) (Left) 1.
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Controls and indicators (continued) CD-XP250E ! Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter ....... .11 2.
System connections CD-XP250E ! Aerial connection AM loop aerial Supplied FM aerial: FM aerial Surround speaker Surround speaker Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 (Right) (Left) OHMS socket and position the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received.
System connections (continued) CD-XP250E ! Speaker connection ! To mount the surround speakers on the wall Front speakers Connect the black wire to the FRONT (-) terminal, and the red wire to the FRONT (+) The design of the surround speakers allows them to be hung on the wall. Be sure to terminal.
Remote control CD-XP250E ! Battery installation ! Connecting the AC power lead Use 2 "AAA" size batteries (UM-4, R03, HP-16 or similar). After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power lead Batteries are not included. of this unit into the wall socket.
Sound control CD-XP250E ! Extra bass (X-BASS)/Pre-programmed equaliser (Main unit operation) You can select the extra bass and pre-programmed equaliser modes with the same button on the main unit. Changing the mode: When the EQUALIZER/X-BASS/DEMO button is pressed, the current mode setting will be displayed.
Setting the clock CD-XP250E Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. " Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. "...
Listening to a CD (CDs) CD-XP250E This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but cannot record. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of disc or the device that was used for recording.
CD-XP250E ! To locate the beginning of a track ! Starting playback with a desired track You can play a disc starting with the desired track. To move to the beginning of the next track: Whilst in the stop mode, press one of the 3 buttons on the Press the button for less than 0.5 seconds during playback.
Listening to a CD (CDs) (continued) CD-XP250E ! Repeat play ! Programmed play All tracks on up to 3 discs, or a programmed sequence can be continuously You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. repeated.
Listening to the radio CD-XP250E ! Tuning Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button to tune in to the desired station.
Listening to the radio (continued) CD-XP250E ! Memorising a station ! To recall a memorised station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a Press the PRESET ( or ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to select button.
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) CD-XP250E Before playback: Playback is possible in TAPE 1 compartment as well as in TAPE 2. " For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the best sound. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. (Metal or CrO tapes are not recommended.) "...
! Recording from a CD (CDs) " SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit. You can record 3 CDs continuously. " The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
CD-XP250E ! Recording from the radio ! Dubbing from tape to tape You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. Tune in to the desired station. (See page 17.) Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with the Load a prerecorded cassette into the side to be recorded on facing you.
Timer and sleep operation CD-XP250E ! Timer playback or timer recording Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner, tape) at the preset time. Before setting timer: Timer recording: 1 Press the CLOCK button to check that the clock is on time. The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time.
CD-XP250E ! Sleep operation Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button to specify the minutes, then press the MEMORY/SET button. Play back the desired sound source. Press the TIMER/SLEEP button repeatedly until "SLEEP" is dis- played. The unit will enter the timer stand-by mode automatically. To change the sleep time: Whilst the sleep time is displayed, press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button.
Enhancing your system CD-XP250E ! Listening to the playback sounds from The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially available lead as shown below. VCR, DVD, etc. VCR, DVD, etc. Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the VIDEO/ AUX sockets.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your Symptom Possible cause authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. " Cannot record. " Is the erase-prevention tab removed? ! General " Cannot record tracks with proper "...
Maintenance Troubleshooting chart (continued) CD-XP250E ! Cleaning the tape-handling parts ! If trouble occurs " Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head/pinch roller excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
Specifications CD-XP250E ! Tuner As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz...
3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.