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VIDEO CD MINI SYSTEM MINI-CHAÎNE CD VIDÉO SISTEMA MINI VÍDEO CD MODEL MODÈLE MODELO CD-G7500V SPEAKER SYSTEM ENCEINTES ACOUSTIQUES SISTEMA DE ALTAVOCES MODEL MODÈLE NTSC/PAL MODELO CP-G7500 ENGLISH Please refer to pages E-1 to E-50. FRANÇAIS Se reporter aux pages F-1 à F-50.
ENGLISH CD-G7500V CP-G7500 Introduction ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best CD-G7500V CD-G7500V Video CD Mini System consisting only of CD-G7500V performance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It (main unit). will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
Accessories Contents CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page " General Information Precautions ......... 3 Controls and indicators .
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 10 cm (4")
System connections CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any connections. Aerial connection (see page 10) AM loop aerial FM aerial Right speaker Left speaker Subwoofer connection Speaker connection (see page 10) (see page 15)
CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH " Aerial connection " Speaker connection Supplied FM aerial: Connect the black wire to the SPEAKERS (-) terminal, and the red Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS terminal and posi- wire to the SPEAKERS (+) terminal.
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CD-G7500V System connections (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Placing the speaker system ! TV/monitor connection There is no distinction between the right and the left speakers. If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT socket on the rear of the unit.
CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! AC power connection After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket. If you plug the unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode (see page 13).
CD-G7500V System connections (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Setting the FM/AM span selector ! Demonstration mode The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll. To cancel the demonstration mode:...
Remote control CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Battery installation Notes concerning use: " Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the 1 Remove the battery cover. operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/ 2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction indi- SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
Subwoofer connection CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Setting the AC voltage selector Make sure to unplug the AC power lead of main unit before any Check the setting of the AC voltage selector located on the rear connections. panel before plugging the unit into a wall socket. If necessary, adjust...
Subwoofer control CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Power switch The POWER indicator lights up when you press the POWER switch ! Volume control Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume, and turn it anti-clockwise to decrease the volume. ! Crossover frequency control Adjust the high frequency cut-off point.
General control CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the vol- 0 ..30 MAXIMUM ume will decrease. Remote control operation: Press the VOL (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume.
Setting the clock CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH Press the button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET 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/SET button.
Video CD CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Types of discs Any CD that contains motion pictures can be played. You can enjoy motion pictures with the sound quality of MDs and This unit handles video CDs that support PBC (version 2.0). (PBC is the picture quality of VHS tapes.
Preparation for video CD playback CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Adjusting the TV and VCR ! Selecting the video output format The TV or VCR input varies according to the connection method. Be Video CD is recorded in PAL or NTSC format.
Video CD playback CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Playback Playback control: Video CDs that support "Playback control" can display still pictures. This function can be used with video CD software (video CDs with Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Various disc functions Notes: " Whilst the disc is being read ("TOC READ" is displayed), you Function Main unit Remote Operation cannot play another disc. The 5 buttons work, but the control SELECT/RESUME) button does not.
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CD-G7500V Video CD playback (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! To move the menu screen (menu screen with Notes: " Operations may be different from the above in the P.B.C. mode. more than 1 page) (Video CD with P.B.C. only) " During fast forward/fast reverse, no sound is produced. Images may be distorted or become noisy, or discolouration may occur.
Advanced video CD playback CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! 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.
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CD-G7500V Advanced video CD playback (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! To create a bookmark Press the direct search buttons on the remote control to This function marks the desired scene on the video CD to play it select the scene you want to play back.
CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Time search selection ! Disc digest selection You can play back from the desired scene by specifying the time. You can play back a desired track by selecting one from the 9 dis- played tracks on the screen.
CD-G7500V Advanced video CD playback (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Track digest selection Notes: " The track digest function works only during playback. Each track is divided into 9 sections. " This operation is not available for short tracks (less than one You can look at the sections and select the scene you want to start minute) or still pictures (menu display, photo, etc.).
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CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! To play back the video CD manually ! Changing the TV screen display Usually this unit detects the video CD and plays back pictures and You can check the operation of the main unit by the on-screen dis- sounds.
CD playback CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Random play This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but can- not record. The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of the disc or the equipment used for recording.
CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Programmed play You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. To clear the programmed selections: Press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the re- Whilst in the stop mode, press mote control whilst the "MEMORY" indicator...
CD-G7500V CD playback (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH " To select the desired folder or track by name MP3 disc: MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands for (MP3 discs only) MPEG Audio Layer 3. MP3 is a type of audio code which is processed by significant compres- Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISPLAY button to dis- sion from the original audio source with very little loss in sound quality.
Listening to the radio CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH " 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 ( ) button to tune in to the desired station.
CD-G7500V Listening to the radio (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH " 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 se- the push of a button.
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH " Tape 1 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 rec- ommended.)
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CD-G7500V Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH " Tape 2 playback " Various tape functions Function Main unit Remote Operation Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. control Press the TAPE (1 2) button to select TAPE 2.
Playing karaoke CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH You can enjoy karaoke to video CDs, CDs, MP3 Discs, radio, cas- Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. settes, and other external devices by connecting a separately avail- able microphone to this unit.
CD-G7500V Playing karaoke (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH " To change the audio mode Notes: ! Use discs recorded in stereo. The function will not work with Sound of the playback source can be switched among the STE- mono sources. REO, L-CH, R-CH, and V-CANCEL (VOCAL CANCEL) modes.
! When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. ! SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit. ! The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
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CD-G7500V Recording on a cassette tape (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH " Recording from a CD (CDs) Sequential recording from several discs: You can record the desired disc using the DIRECT PLAY button. 1 Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Recording from a CD (CDs)".
CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH " 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 32). Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
Timer and sleep operation CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (video CD, CD, MP3 disc, tuner, tape) at the preset time. Timer recording: The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time.
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CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH Within 10 seconds, press the button to se- Switch input with the button, and then lect "ONCE SET" or "DAILY SET", and press the MEMORY/ press the MEMORY/SET button. SET button. To select the timer playback source: CD/VIDEO CD, TUNER, TAPE 1 or TAPE 2.
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CD-G7500V Timer and sleep operation (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode: When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. start. 2 Within 10 seconds, press the button to select "ONCE"...
CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Sleep operation To cancel the sleep operation: Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst "SLEEP" is indicated. The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off To cancel the sleep operation without setting the system to the automatically.
Enhancing your system CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Listening to sounds of game, VCR, DVD, etc. The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail- able lead as shown below. Connect a video game system, VCR, DVD, etc. to the front Game system, VCR, GAME INPUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L and R) sockets.
ENGLISH Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without call- ing a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. ! General Symptom Possible cause "...
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CD-G7500V Troubleshooting chart (continued) CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! CD player ! Tuner Symptom Possible cause Symptom Possible cause " The radio makes unusual " Is the unit placed near the TV or " Playback does not start. " Is the disc loaded upside down? noises continuously.
Maintenance CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Cleaning the tape-handling parts ! If trouble occurs " Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and When this product is subjected to strong external interference tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Amplifier As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product Output power MPO: 740 W (370 W + 370 W) (10 % T.H.D.) improvement without prior notice. The performance specification fig- ures indicated are nominal values of production units.
CD-G7500V CP-G7500 ENGLISH ! Tuner ! Active subwoofer Frequency range FM: 88.0 - 108.0 MHz Power source AC 110/127/220/230 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz AM: 531 - 1,602 kHz Power 83 W consumption Output power MPO: 280 W (10 % T.H.D.) ! Cassette deck RMS: 200 W (10 % T.H.D.)
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