Sharp GX-M10H Operator's Manual

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Special Notes 1
Special Notes 1
Accessories 1
Precautions 1
General 1
Volume control 1
System connections 2
MODEL
AC power connection 2
GX-M10H
DC power connection 2
Operation with batteries 2
Demonstration mode 2
Connecting iPod or iPhone to TV
Remote control 3
Battery installation 3
Test of the remote control 3
Carrying the unit 3
Using the carrying strap 3
Placing the unit 3
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General control 4
To turn the power on 4
Display and Subwoofer light up control
Volume auto fade-in 4
OPERATION MANUAL Volume control 4
Direct key power on function 4
Auto power off function 4
Auto resume function 4
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carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
Muting 4
X-Bass control 4
Listening to the iPod, iPhone or iPad 5
iPod, iPhone and iPad connection (USB only)
iPod, iPhone or iPad playback (USB only)
iPhone playback 6
iPod and iPhone connection (Dock only)
iPod or iPhone playback (Dock only)
To disconnect iPod, iPhone or iPad
Watching videos on a TV connected to iPod or iPhone
Navigating the iPod, iPhone or iPad menus
Various iPod, iPhone and iPad functions
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc 7
Disc playback 7
Various disc functions 8
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback
Direct track search 8
Repeat play 8
Random play 9
Programmed play (CD) 9
Programmed play (MP3/WMA) 9
MP3/WMA folder mode (only for MP3/WMA files)
iPhone not included.
Procedure to playback MP3/WMA disc with folder mode on
Listening to USB mass storage device/MP3 player
To play back USB/MP3 player with folder mode off 10
To play back USB/MP3 player with folder mode on 10
iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and To remove USB memory device 10
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered Advanced USB playback 11
Listening to the radio 11
in the U.S. and other countries.
Tuning 11
Memorising a station 12
To recall a memorised station 12
To scan the preset stations 12
To erase entire preset memory 12
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 12
Information provided by RDS 12
Using the Auto Station Programme Memory (ASPM)
Notes for RDS operation 13
To recall stations in memory 13
Connecting other equipment 15
Connecting a guitar / microphone
Listening to the playback sounds of portable audio player, etc.
Headphones 15
Setting the clock (Remote control only)
Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only)
Timer playback 16
Sleep operation 17
Special Notes
To use timer and sleep operation together
Troubleshooting chart 17
Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in General 17
CD player 17
revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), revenue-generating
Remote control 17
streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other revenue-generating content distribution
Tuner 17
systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on revenue-generating physical media (compact
USB 18
discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for iPod, iPhone or iPad 18
such use is required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com Condensation 18
If problem occurs 18
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Factory reset, clearing all memory
"Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect Care of compact discs 18
Maintenance 18
speci cally to iPod, iPhone, or iPad respectively, and has been certi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance
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standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Specifications 19
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. General 19
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CD player 19
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Tuner 19
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General control
Auto resume function
The auto resume function will resume the last function and
playback, should there be a power failure or the AC power lead
becomes disconnected. However, CD/MP3 programme and
random mode are not memorised.
PORTABLE MUSIC BOOMBOX GX-M10
TIMER
REMOTE Equaliser
SENSOR
When the EQ/(X-BASS) button is pressed, the current mode
setting will be displayed. To change to a different mode, press
the EQ/(X-BASS) button repeatedly until the desired sound mode
appears.
No equalisation.
FLAT
For rock music.
ROCK
To turn the power on
Vocals are enhanced.
VOCAL
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
For hip hop music.
HIP HOP
After use:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by
For salsa music.
SALSA
mode.
For reggae music.
REGGAE
Display and Subwoofer light up control
Muting
The display and subwoofer light can be changed.
The volume is muted temporarily when pressing the
Main unit:
the remote control. Press again to restore the volume.
1) Press DEMO/(DIMMER)/ button for more than 3 seconds.
The current mode will be displayed.
X-Bass control
2) Within 5 seconds, press DEMO/(DIMMER)/ button to change
the mode.
When the power is  rst turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass
Remote control:
mode which emphasises the bass frequencies, and "X-BASS" will
Press DEMO/DIMMER button to change the mode.
appear. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the EQ/(X-BASS)
MODE 1 (Display backlight on and Subwoofer light off) button. The last equaliser mode will turn on.
To turn on the X-Bass mode again, press the EQ/(X-BASS) button
(Display backlight off and Subwoofer light off)
MODE 2
for more than 2 seconds.
(Display backlight on and Subwoofer light on)
MODE Off
Notes:
During battery/DC operation, the unit will be set to Demo mode
off with display and subwoofer light in MODE 2 to reduce the
battery power consumption.
During MODE 2, press any button to light up the display
backlight for a few seconds.
Volume auto fade-in
If you turn off and on the main unit with the volume set to 27 or
higher, the volume starts at 16 and fades in to the last set level.
Volume control
Press VOLUME +/– buttons (on main unit) or VOL +/– (on remote
control) to increase or decrease the volume.
Direct key power on function
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
iPod / , CD / , USB / on the main unit or the remote
control: selected function is activated.
TUNER/AUDIO IN on the main unit: last tuner or audio function
is activated.
TUNER or AUDIO IN on the remote control: the unit turns on
with the selected function activated.
Auto power off function
The main unit will enter the stand-by mode (when iPad, iPod,
iPhone, guitar or microphone is not connected) after 15 minutes
of inactivity during:
iPod: Not docked.
Audio In: No detection of input signal.
CD: In the stop mode or no disc.
USB: In the stop mode or no media.
Note:
However, if iPod or iPhone is docked, the unit will begin charging.
"iPod CHARGING" will be displayed.
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Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc
(continued) playback
Notes for CD or MP3/WMA disc:
When the end of the last track is reached during fast forward,
"END" will appear on the display and CD operation will be
paused. When the beginning of the  rst track is reached during
fast reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode (only for
CD).
Rewritable multi-session discs with un nished writing, can still
be played.
Various disc functions
Function Main unit Remote Operation
control
Play Press in the stop
Direct track search
mode.
By using the Numeric buttons, the desired tracks on the current
Stop Press in the
disc can be played.
DEMO/(DIMMER)
playback mode. Use the Numeric buttons on the remote control to select the
desired track whilst playing the selected disc.
Pause Press in the The Numeric buttons allow you to select up to number 9.
playback mode. When selecting number 10 or higher, use the "10+" button.
Press the / button
A. For example, to choose 13
to resume playback
1 Press the "10+" button once.
from the paused
2 Press the "1" button.
point.
3 Press the "3" button.
Track Press in the
B. For example, to choose 130
up/ playback or stop
1 Press the "10+" button twice.
down mode.
2 Press the "1" button.
If you press the
3 Press the "3" button.
button in the stop
4 Press the "0" button.
mode, press the
/ button to start the Notes:
desired track. A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc
cannot be selected.
Fast Press and hold
During random play, direct search is not possible.
forward/ down in the playback
reverse mode. To stop playback:
Press the DEMO/(DIMMER)/ ( ) button.
Release the button
to resume playback.
Repeat play
Repeat play can play one track, all tracks or a programmed
sequence continuously.
To repeat one track:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until "REP ONE"
appears. Press the CD / button.
To repeat all tracks:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until "REP ALL" appears.
Press the CD / button.
To repeat desired tracks:
Perform steps 1 - 5 in "Programmed play" section on page 9 and
then press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until "REP ALL"
appears.
To cancel repeat play:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until "NORMAL" appears
and " " disappears.
Caution:
After performing repeat play, be sure to press the DEMO/(DIMMER)/
( ) button. Otherwise, the disc will play continuously.
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Listening to the radio (continued) Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM
Memorising a station
stations provide. These FM stations send additional signals
You can store 40 FM stations in memory and recall them at the along with their regular programme signals. They send their
push of a button. (Preset tuning) station names, and information about the type of programme
such as sport, music, etc.
1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning".
When tuned to an RDS station, "RDS" and the station name will
2 Press the MEMORY button.
be displayed.
3 Within 30 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to select
"TP" (Traf c Programme) will appear on the display when the
the preset channel number. Store the stations in memory, in
received broadcast carries traf c information, and "TA" (Traf c
order, starting with preset channel 1.
Announcement) will appear whilst a traf c information is on air.
4 Within 30 seconds, press the MEMORY button to store that
"PTYI" (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic
station in memory. If the "MEM" indicator and preset number
PTY station is received.
disappear 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
station. When a new station is stored in the memory, the station
previously memorised for that preset channel number will be
erased.
Note:
The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few
days should there be a power failure or the AC power lead become
You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the remote
disconnected.
control only.
To recall a memorised station
Information provided by RDS
1 Press the PRESET ( or ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to
Each time the RDS DISP button is pressed, the display will
select the desired station.
switch as follows:
To scan the preset stations
The stations saved in the memory can be scanned automatically.
(Preset memory scan)
1 Press the PRESET ( or ) button for more than 0.5 seconds.
The preset number will  ash and the programmed stations will
be tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.
2 Press the PRESET ( or ) button again when the desired
station is located.
To erase entire preset memory
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.
2 Whilst pressing down the PRESET button, press the ON/
STAND-BY button until "TUNCLEAR" appears.
Station name (PS) Programme type (PTY)
Frequency Radio text (RT)
When tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an
RDS station which sends weak signal, the display will change in
the following order:
NO PS NO PTY
98.80 MHz
NO RT
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Special Notes
WARNINGS Do not turn the volume on to full at switch on. Listen to
When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
position, mains voltage is still present inside the unit.
When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY
Caution:
position, the unit may be brought into operation by the
This product is classi ed as a CLASS 1 LASER
timer mode or remote control.
3 PRODUCT.
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never
This product contains a low power laser device. To
remove covers unless quali ed to do so. This unit
ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or
contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer
from the socket before any service operation and when
not in use for a long period. all servicing to quali ed personnel.
To prevent  re or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to dripping or splashing. No objects  lled with
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liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Accessories
The following accessories are included.
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6
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7 AC power lead x 1 Plug adaptor x 1 Remote control x 1 Stand for iPad x 1 "AA" size battery
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(for Philippines only) (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar) x 1
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Precautions
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in
General
electric shock. Refer internal service to your local
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Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well
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The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 10 cm
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ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
(4") of free space along the sides, top and back of the
tablecloths, curtains, etc.
equipment.
No naked  ame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
10 cm (4")
Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects
of battery disposal.
PORTABLE MUSIC BOOMBOX GX-M10
TIMER SENSOR REMOTE
This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C
- 35°C (41°F - 95°F).
The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climates.
10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") Do not lift the unit by holding left or right side panel and
the CD door, it may cause speaker diaphragm or unit
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damage and broken.
Use the unit on a  rm, level surface free from vibration.
Place the unit at least 30 cm (12") away from any CRT Warning:
TV to avoid colour variations across the TV screen. If The voltage used must be the same as that speci ed on
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the variations persist, move the unit further away from this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage other
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the TV. LCD TV is not prone to such variation. than that which is speci ed is dangerous and may result
Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic in a  re or other type of accident causing damage. SHARP
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 elds, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from
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use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is
equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which
speci ed.
generate electrical noise.
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Do not place anything on top of the unit.
Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures
Volume control
higher than 60°C (140°F) or to extremely low
temperatures. The sound level at a given volume setting depends on
If your system does not work properly, disconnect the speaker ef ciency, location, and various other factors.
AC power lead from the wall socket. Plug the AC power It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels.
lead back in, and then turn on your system. Do not turn the volume on to full at switch on. Listen to
In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for safety. music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure from
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Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
from the wall socket, as pulling the lead can damage
internal wires.
The AC power plug is used as a disconnect device and
shall always remain readily operable.
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Listening to the iPod, iPhone or iPad
Made for:
iPod, iPhone and iPad connection (USB
iPod touch (4th generation) iPod nano (2nd generation)
only)
iPod touch (3rd generation) iPhone 4S
1 Insert the connector to the iPod, iPhone or iPad.
iPod touch (2nd generation) iPhone 4
iPod touch (1st generation) iPhone 3GS
iPod classic iPhone 3G
iPod nano (6th generation) iPhone
iPod nano (5th generation) iPad (3rd generation)
iPod nano (4th generation) iPad 2
iPod nano (3rd generation) iPad
Connector
Caution:
Please update your iPod, iPhone and iPad unit to the latest
software version before using it. Please visit Apple's homepage
to download the latest version for your iPod, iPhone and iPad.
2 Place the iPad to the stand for iPad.
Notes:
Charging terminal for iPod, iPhone and iPad:
Condition DOCK USB/iPad
terminal
USB function YES YES
(without iPod or
Stand for iPad
iPhone docking)
Other function YES NO
(iPod / CD /
3 Connect the iPod, iPhone or iPad to the unit via USB
button on
Tuner / Audio In)
connector.
Stand-by YES NO
Fully charge the iPod, iPhone and iPad with AC power
before using GX-M10H battery operation.
The message "This accessory is not made to work with
iPhone" or similar, may appear on the iPhone screen
when:
- battery is low.
Note:
- the iPhone is not properly docked (eg. slanting).
USB/iPad terminal does not support VIDEO out.
If this occurs, remove and re-dock the iPhone.
This product is made for iPod, iPhone and iPad. To
prevent random interference when iPod, iPhone
or iPad is connected, the headphone output is
disabled, and "HPINVALD" will be displayed.
You may also experience brief audio interference
during incoming calls.
The headphone output is switched off during inserting
iPod, iPhone and iPad unit. This is an Apple product
speci cation.
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Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc MP3/WMA folder mode (only for
playback (continued)
MP3/WMA files)
To play back MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio)  le
Random play
There are many music sites on the internet that you can download
The tracks on the disc can be played in random order MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio) music  les. Follow the
automatically. instructions from the website on how to download the music  les.
You can then play back these downloaded music  les by burning
To random play all tracks:
them to a CD-R/RW disc.
Press and hold PLAY MODE button on the remote control until
Your downloaded song/ les are for personal use only. Any other
"RANDOM" appears. Press the CD / button.
usage of the song without owner's permission, is against the
To cancel random play:
law.
Press the PLAY MODE button again. "RDM" indicator will
disappear.
Notes:
If you press the button during random play, you can
move to the track selected next by the random operation. On
the other hand, the button does not allow you to move
to the previous track. The beginning of the track being played
will be located.
In random play, the unit will select and play tracks automatically.
(You cannot select the order of the tracks.)
Programmed play (CD)
You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you
like.
1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button on the Procedure to playback MP3/WMA disc
remote control to enter the programming save mode.
with folder mode on
2 Press the numeric button or or buttons on the
To play back CD-R/RW.
remote control to select the desired track.
1 Press the CD / button, and load an MP3/WMA disc. Press the
3 Press the MEMORY button to save the track number.
FOLDER button and disc info will be displayed.
4 Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be
2 Press the TUNING (
programmed. If you want to check the programmed tracks, folder. (Folder mode on)
press the MEMORY button repeatedly. If you make a mistake, 3 Select desired  le to be played back by pressing the
the programmed tracks can be cleared by pressing the CLEAR button.
button for more than 2 seconds. 4 Press the CD / button. Playback will start and  le name will
be displayed.
5 Press the CD / button to start playback.
Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are
recorded on the disc.
Programmed play (MP3/WMA)
In case of playback with the folder mode on, press the
TUNING (
1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button to enter the
even though it is in playback/pause mode. It will continue
programming save mode.
playback/pause mode in the 1st track of the selected folder.
2 Press the TUNING ( or ) button on the remote control to
Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY
select the desired folder.
button.
Then press the or button on the remote control to
File name display
select the desired tracks.
3 Press the MEMORY button to save the folder and track
number.
4 Repeat steps 2 – 3 for other folder/tracks. Up to 32 tracks can Counter display
be programmed.
Album display
5 Press the CD / button to start playback.
Note:
To cancel the programmed play mode:
If "NOTSUPRT" is displayed, it means "Copyright protected WMA
During programmed stop mode, press the DEMO/(DIMMER)/
 le" or "Not supported playback  le" is selected.
button. The display will show "MEM CLR" and all the programmed
contents will be cleared.
Adding tracks to the programme:
If a programme has been previously stored, the "MEM" indicator
will be displayed. Press the MEMORY button. Then follow steps
2 - 3 to add tracks.
Notes:
When a CD compartment door is opened, the programme is
automatically cancelled.
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 be cleared.
During the programme operation, random play is not possible.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Notes for radio text:
Using the Auto Station Programme
The  rst 8 characters of the radio text will appear for 4 seconds
Memory (ASPM)
and then they will scroll across the display.
If you tune in to an RDS station which is not broadcasting any
Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will automatically
radio text, "NO RT" will be displayed when you switch to the
search for new RDS stations. Up to 40 stations can be stored.
radio text position.
If you have already stored some stations in memory, the number
Whilst radio text data is received or when the text contents
of new stations you can store will be less.
change, "RT" will be displayed.
1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control or TUNER/
To recall stations in memory
AUDIO IN button repeatedly on the main unit to select TUNER
function.
To specify programmed types and select stations (PTY
2 Press and hold down the RDS ASPM button on the remote
search):
control.
You can search a station by specifying the programme type (news,
1 After "ASPM" has  ashed for about 4 seconds, scanning will
sports, traf c programme, etc. ... see page 14) from the stations
start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).
in memory.
1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control or TUNER/
AUDIO IN button repeatedly on the main unit to select TUNER
function.
2 When an RDS station is found, "RDS" will appear for a short
time and the station will be stored in memory. 2 Press the RDS PTY button on the remote control.
"SELECT" and "PTY TI" will appear alternately for about 6
3 After scanning, the number of stations stored in memory will
seconds.
be displayed for 4 seconds, and then "END" will appear for 4
3 Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to select
seconds.
the programme type.
To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete:
Press the RDS ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations. Each time the button is pressed, the programme type will
appear. If the button is held down for more than 0.5 seconds,
The stations which are already stored in memory will be kept
the programme type will appear continuously.
there.
4 Whilst the selected programme type is  ashing (within 6
Notes:
seconds), press the RDS PTY button again.
Any station which has the same frequency as the one stored in
memory will not be stored.
If 40 stations have already been stored in memory, the scan will
be aborted. If you want to redo the ASPM operation, erase the
After the selected programme type has been lit for 2 seconds,
preset memory.
"SEARCH" will appear, and the search operation will start.
If no station have been stored in memory, "END" will appear for
about 4 seconds.
Notes:
If the RDS signals are very weak, station names may not be If the display has stopped  ashing, start again from step 2. If the
stored in memory. unit  nds a desired programme type, the corresponding channel
The same station name can be stored in different channels. number will lit for about 8 seconds, and then the station name
In a certain area or during certain time periods, the station
will remain lit.
names may temporarily be different.
If you want to listen to the same programme type of another
station, press the RDS PTY button whilst the channel number or
Notes for RDS operation
station name is  ashing. The unit will look for the next station.
If no station can be found, "NOTFOUND" will appear for 4
If any of the following events occur, it does not mean that the seconds.
unit is faulty:
If you select the traf c programme:
"PS", "NO PS" and a station name appear alternately, and the
If you select the traf c programme (TP) in step 3, "TP" will
unit does not operate properly.
appear.
If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a station
(This does not mean that you can listen to the traf c information
is conducting tests, the RDS reception function may not work
at that time.)
properly.
When the traf c information is broadcast, "TA" will appear.
When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too weak,
information like the station name may not be displayed.
"NO PS", "NO PTY" or "NO RT" will  ash for about 5 seconds,
and then the frequency will be displayed.
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System connections
Do not connect the DC and AC power to the unit at the same time.
To DC IN 12 V
socket
Car adaptor (not supplied)
Socket: DC 12 V 4.5 A
AC power connection
After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug
the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket.
Notes:
Remove all batteries when using AC power.
Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not
be in use for a prolonged period of time.
Dock spacer x 1 Carrying Strap x 1
DC power connection
Caution:
During battery/DC operation, the unit will be set to Demo mode
off with display and subwoofer light in MODE 2 to reduce the
battery power consumption.
When using battery/DC power, the remote control cannot be
used to turn on the unit.
Unplug the AC power lead from the unit before using the DC
power. Otherwise the unit will not work.
Use only a car adaptor with DC 12V output voltage.
Insert the plugs  rmly.
When the unit is not in use for an extended period, remove the
car adaptor from the car supply socket.
Black Attention: connection of DC lead and
battery terminals.
: Connect the red battery clip to (+) on
Red the battery terminal.
12 V
: Connect the black battery clip to (–)
on the battery terminal.
DC power can only be used for a 12V
battery.
Do not use any battery besides a 12V.
24 V
Operation with batteries
1 Disconnect the AC and DC power lead, and remove the
battery compartment cover.
Connection of the AC or DC power lead to the unit disconnects
the batteries.
2 Insert 10 "D" size batteries (UM/SUM-1, R20, HP-2 or similar)
into the battery compartment.
When inserting or removing the batteries 5 and 0, push them
towards the (-) battery terminals.
Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction.
Batteries are not included.
Listening to the iPod, iPhone or iPad (continued)
iPod, iPhone or iPad playback (USB only)
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the USB / button on the remote control or the main unit
to select USB function.
3 Connect iPod, iPhone or iPad to the unit. "USB/iPod" will appear.
iPad
Track number
4 Press the USB / button to start playback.
Note:
Stop button ( ) is invalid during iPod, iPhone or iPad playback.
iPhone playback
iPad
Sound will only switch from iPhone to the main unit after
authentication process is completed in approximately 10 seconds.
Incoming calls will pause the playback.
Once the calls are answered, the conversation can only be
heard through the built-in iPhone speaker. Turn on the iPhone
speaker or undock the iPhone to start conversation.
iPod and iPhone connection (Dock only)
Caution:
Unplug all accessories from the iPod or iPhone before inserting
it into the dock.
Note:
Do not use the docking station to connect your iPad.
1 Open the docking station door by pushing
the docking station door open knob to the
area marked ' '.
Cautions:
Close the docking station door if
not in use.
Do not press the docking station
door downwards when it is open
as it may cause damage and injury.
Docking station
door
2 Dock your iPod or iPhone into the unit.
iPhone
iPhone (bottom)
Dock connector
Dock for iPhone
For additional support, apply dock spacer (supplied) as shown.
Peel off
separator
Dock spacer
Docking station
1 Peel off the double sided tape separator.
2 Place the spacer on the space allocated inside the docking
station as shown.
Listening to USB mass storage device/MP3 player
Caution:
At USB mode, once the iPod or iPhone is docked onto the unit,
the iPod or iPhone will automatically start charging. 'iPod DOCK
CHARGE MODE' will be displayed. In order to listen to any USB
mass storage device / MP3 player, the iPod or iPhone must be
removed from the docking station.
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Note:
This product is not compatible with MTP and AAC  le systems
from USB mass storage device or MP3 player.
or ) button to select desired playback
To play back USB/MP3 player with folder
or
mode off
1 Press the USB / button on the remote control or the main unit
to select USB function. Connect the USB memory device that
has MP3/WMA format  les on the unit. When the USB memory
is connected to the main unit, the device information will be
displayed.
or ) button, and the folder can be selected 2 Select desired  le to be played back by pressing the
button.
3 Press the USB / button. Playback will start and the  le name
will be displayed.
Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are
recorded in the USB memory device.
Folder display
Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY
button.
Title display Note:
To pause playback:
Artist display
Press the USB / button.
To play back USB/MP3 player with folder
mode on
1 Press the USB / button on the remote control or the main unit
to select USB function. Connect the USB memory device that
has MP3/WMA format  les on the unit. When the USB memory
is connected to the main unit, the device information will be
displayed.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traf c
Programme) and TA (Traf c Announcement)
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA
signals.
NEWS Short accounts of facts, events and publicly
expressed views, reportage and actuality.
AFFAIRS Topical programme expanding or enlarging
upon the news, generally in different pres-
entation style or concept, including debate,
or analysis.
INFO Programmes whose purpose is to impart
advice in the widest sense.
SPORT Programme concerned with any aspect of
sport.
EDUCATE Programme intended primarily to educate, of
which the formal element is fundamental.
DRAMA All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE Programmes concerned with any aspect
of national or regional culture, including
language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE Programmes about the natural sciences and
technology.
VARIED Used for mainly speech-based programmes
usually of light-entertainment nature, not
covered by other categories. Examples
include: quizzes, panel games, personality
interviews.
POP M Commercial music, which would generally
be considered to be of current popular
appeal, often featuring in current or recent
record sales charts.
ROCK M Contemporary modern music, usually written
and performed by young musicians.
EASY M Current contemporary music considered
to be "easy-listening", as opposed to Pop,
Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised
music styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in
this category is often but not always, vocal,
and usually of short duration.
LIGHT M Classical music for general, rather than
specialist appreciation. Examples of music
in this category are instrumental music, and
vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music, etc., and
including Grand Opera.
OTHER M Musical styles not  tting into any of the other
categories. Particularly used for specialist
music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae
are examples.
WEATHER Weather reports and forecasts and meteoro-
logical information.
FINANCE Stock Market reports, commerce, trading,
etc.
CHILDREN For programmes targeted at a young
audience, primarily for entertainment and
interest, rather than where the objective is
to educate.
SOCIAL Programmes about people and things that
in uence them individually or in groups.
Includes: sociology, history, geography,
psychology and society.
Connecting iPod or iPhone to TV
Photo and video  les from iPod or iPhone can be viewed by
connecting the system to TV/monitor.
If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT
socket at the back of the unit and set the TV Out on the iPod or
iPhone unit to "ON" position.
Note:
Please make sure to set iPod unit to either NTSC or PAL to
match your TV signal. Please visit Apple's homepage for further
information.
Wall socket
AC 110 - 240 V ~
50/60 Hz
Remote control
To AC INPUT
socket
Battery installation
1
Open the battery cover.
2
Insert the supplied battery according to the terminal indicated
in the battery compartment.
When inserting or removing the battery, push it towards the (–)
battery terminals.
3 Close the cover.
3
5 4
2
1
Caution:
Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for a long period of
time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.
8 Do not use rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).
9
Installing the battery incorrectly may cause the unit to
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7 malfunction.
6
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,  re or the like.
Precautions for battery use:
Notes concerning use:
Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated on the
Replace the battery if the operating distance is reduced or if
rear panel.
the operation becomes erratic. Purchase an "AA" size battery
Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit will not be (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
used for long periods of time. This will prevent potential damage Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the
due to battery leakage. sensor on the unit with a soft cloth.
Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time. Exposing the sensor on the unit to strong light may interfere
Do not mix old and new batteries. with operation. Change the lighting or the direction of the unit
if this occurs.
Battery replacement:
Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and
When batteries are low, battery indicator " " will blink to show
vibrations.
that the batteries need to be replaced. sound may become
distorted and unit may automatically turn off or mute during high
Test of the remote control
volume level. Reduce the volume level or replace the batteries.
When replacing the batteries, place the unit on a cushion or soft
Check the remote control after checking all the connections.
cloth to avoid damage.
Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
Cautions:
The remote control can be used within the range shown below:
Do not use rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).
Immediately remove the discharged batteries. If the chemical
leak into the unit, clean it.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be
Remote sensor
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,  re or the like.
Demonstration mode
The  rst time the unit is plugged in with AC power, the unit will
enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll and the
0.2 m - 6 m
subwoofer light up will operate in the  ashing mode.
(8" - 20' )
To cancel the demonstration mode, press the DEMO/DIMMER
button (remote control) during power stand-by mode. The unit
will enter the low power consumption mode. The subwoofer light
will be off.
To return to the demonstration mode, press the DEMO/DIMMER
button again.
If iPod or iPhone is docked, the unit will begin charging. "iPod
CHARGING" will be displayed.
Note:
Exposing the infrared remote control to direct sunlight may cause
the remote control to be inoperable.
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Listening to the iPod, iPhone or iPad
(continued)
iPod or iPhone playback (Dock only)
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Navigating the iPod, iPhone or iPad
2 Press the iPod / button on the remote control or the menus
main unit to select iPod function.
1
Press the MENU button to view the menu on iPod,
3 Insert iPod or iPhone unit into the dock of main unit.
iPhone or iPad unit. Press it again to go back to
"DOCK OK" will appear. Make sure to close the docking
previous menu.
station door before playback.
2 Use the TUNING ( or
4 Press the iPod / button to start playback.
the menu and then press ENTER button.
Notes:
Note:
When enjoying loud music at high volume, sound
When navigating the iPod, iPhone or iPad menu with remote
vibration is transferred to the docked iPod or iPhone.
control, do not operate any of the buttons on the iPod or iPhone
This vibration may cause the song to shuf e if the iPod or
unit. The volume level is adjusted by pressing the VOL (+ or –)
iPhone 'Shake to Shuf e' setting is turned on. Should this
button on the main unit or the remote control. Adjusting the volume
happen, turn off the 'Shake to Shuf e' function.
on the iPod, iPhone or iPad units give no effect.
iPod touch and iPhone need to be operated itself in the
iPod, iPhone and iPad operations:
following operations.
The operations described below depend on the generation iPod,
1. Returning to the home screen.
iPhone and iPad you are using.
2. Selecting the application on the home screen.
3. Dragging the slider. System on operation:
When the main unit is powered on, the iPod, iPhone or iPad units
To operate the connected iPod or iPhone, turn this unit
will automatically power on when docked or connected in the unit.
to position 2 (refer "Placing the unit" on page 3).
System off (stand-by operation):
When the main unit is turned to stand-by mode, the docked
iPod, iPhone or connected iPad unit will automatically pause the
playback.
Various iPod, iPhone and iPad functions
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SENSOR
Function Main unit
DOCK USB DOCK
Play
iPod USB
iPod
To disconnect iPod, iPhone or iPad Pause
iPod USB
iPod
It is safe to disconnect iPod, iPhone and iPad even during
playback. However, attention should be drawn when
removing the iPod or iPhone from docking station to avoid
Track
damage.
up/
down
Watching videos on a TV connected to
iPod or iPhone
1 Press the DISPLAY (TV OUT) button for more than 2 seconds
until "V-OUT ON" appear on display.
2 Press the ENTER button to start playback.
Fast
Notes:
forward/
If the TV Out setting is already turned on at video menu, the
reverse
video is automatically displayed on the TV screen when ENTER
key is pressed.
USB/iPad terminal does not support VIDEO OUT.
To return to watching video on iPod or iPhone screen, press the
Display ____
MENU button to enter video menu. Then press the DISPLAY
(TV OUT) button for more than 2 seconds until "V-OUT OFF"
appears.
Repeat ____
During iPod or iPhone video playback, pressing the DISPLAY
(TV OUT) button will not toggle video out display between iPod
and TV.
Shuf e ____
Caution:
Stop button ( ) is invalid during iPod function.
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Advanced USB playback
The following functions are the same as CD operations:
2 Press the FOLDER button, and press the TUNING ( or )
button to select desired playback folder. To start playback with
folder mode on, go to step 4. To change the playback folder, Direct track search ...................................................................... 8
press the TUNING ( or ) button to select another folder.
Repeat play .................................................................................. 8
3 Select desired  le to be played back by pressing the or
Random play................................................................................ 9
button.
Programmed play (MP3/WMA) .................................................. 9
4 Press the USB / button. Playback will start and the  le name
Note:
will be displayed.
Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are If USB memory device is not connected, "NO MEDIA" will be
recorded in the USB memory device. shown on the display.
Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY
Notes:
button.
This unit only supports "MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3" format.
(Sampling Frequency is 32, 44.1, 48kHz)
To remove USB memory device
Playback order for MP3  les may differ depending on the writing
software used during  le download.
1 Press the DEMO/(DIMMER)/ ( ) button to stop playback.
Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32~320 kbps, WMA is
2 Disconnect USB memory device from the USB/iPad terminal.
64~160 kbps.
For MP3/WMA  les, please put ".MP3" ".WMA" extension. Files
cannot be played back if there is no MP3/WMA extension.
Playlists are not supported on this unit.
This unit can display Folder Name or File Name up to 32
characters.
Maximum total number of MP3/WMA  les is 65025.
Total number of folders read is 999 including folder with non-
Notes: playable  le. However, the display shows only folder with MP3
SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data whilst the USB  les.
The display playback time may not be displayed correctly when
memory device is connected to the audio system.
playing back a variable bitrate  le.
Files compressed in MP3 and/or WMA format can be played
The ID3TAG information supported are TITLE, ARTIST and
back when connected to the USB/iPad terminal.
ALBUM only. Title name, artist name and album name can be
This USB memory's format supports FAT 16 or FAT 32.
displayed by pressing the DISPLAY button during  le playback
SHARP cannot guarantee that all USB memory devices will
or pause mode.
work on this audio system.
WMA meta tag also supports title, artist and album name which
USB cable is not recommended for use in this audio system to
are recorded in WMA  les. Copyright protected WMA  les
connect to USB memory device. Use of the USB cable will affect
cannot be played back.
the performance of this audio system. iPod, iPhone and iPad is
not prone to this condition.
This USB memory cannot be operated via USB hub.
The USB/iPad terminal in this unit is not intended for a PC
connection but is used for music streaming with a USB memory
or device.
External HDD-storage cannot be played back via USB/iPad
terminal.
If the data inside the USB memory is large, it may take longer
time for the data to be read.
This product can play WMA and MP3  les. It will automatically
detect the  le type being played. If unplayable  le is played
on this product, "NOTSUPRT" is indicated and the  le will be
automatically skipped. This will take a few seconds. If abnormal
indications appear on the display due to the unspeci ed  le, turn
off the unit and then turn it on again.
This product relates to USB mass storage devices and MP3
players. It may however face some irregularities due to various
unforeseen reasons from some devices. Should this happen,
turn off the unit and then turn it on again.
During CD function, MP3 player will not be charging.
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Connecting other equipment
The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially
RELIGION Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a
available lead as shown below.
God or Gods, the nature of existence and
ethics.
Connecting a guitar / microphone
PHONE IN Involving members of the public expressing
their views either by phone or at a public Caution:
forum.
Be careful not to connect a bass guitar as it might damage this
TRAVEL Features and programmes concerned with unit.
travel to near and far destinations, package
tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not
for use for announcements about problems,
delays, or roadworks affecting immediate
travel where TP/TA should be used.
LEISURE Programmes concerned with recrea-
tional activities in which the listener might
participate. Examples include, Gardening, Microphone or guitar
Fishing, Antique collecting, Cooking, Food (not supplied)
& Wine, etc.
JAZZ Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised
by improvisation.
COUNTRY Songs which originate from, or continue the
Ø 6.3 mm monaural
musical tradition of the American Southern
cable (not supplied)
States. Characterised by a straightforward
melody and narrative story line.
1 Set the guitar/microphone volume (GAIN) knob to the minimum
NATION M Current Popular Music of the Nation or Re-
level.
gion in that country's language, as opposed
2 Connect a guitar/microphone to the correct input socket. Make
to International "Pop" which is usually US or
sure that the cable has a 6.3 mm (1/4") diameter plug.
UK inspired and in English.
3 Arrange the guitar/microphone cables into the grooves of the
OLDIES Music from the so-called "golden age" of
cable holder on the left or the right side of the unit.
popular music.
Then, thread the cable through the bottom of the unit.
Do not let the cables to be on top of the unit when using
FOLK M Music which has its roots in the musical
guitar/microphone as it may cause the unit to roll over
culture of a particular nation, usually played
on acoustic instruments. The narrative or causing damage and injury.
story may be based on historical events or
people.
DOCUMENT Programme concerned with factual matters,
presented in an investigative style.
TEST Broadcast when testing emergency broad-
cast equipment or receivers.
Thread the cables under the unit
ALARM! Emergency announcement made under ex-
ceptional circumstances to give warning of
events causing danger of a general nature.
Cable holder
NONE No programme type (receive only).
TP Broadcasts which carry traf c announce-
ments.
TA Traf c announcements are being broadcast.
4 Connect the cables to
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Carrying the unit
Caution:
Before transporting the unit, remove the iPod, iPhone,
iPad, USB memory device and disc from the unit. Then,
set the unit to the power stand-by mode. Transporting the
unit with iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB memory device left
connected or discs left inside might damage the unit.
Using the carrying strap
This unit can be carried by using a supplied carrying strap.
Insert the carrying strap carabiner (hook) to each end of
the unit as shown below.
Carabiner (hook)
Hole
To remove the
carrying strap
Hole
Caution:
Before carrying the unit, make sure the carabiner (hook)
is properly secured and closed, otherwise it will cause
damage and injury.
Placing the unit
This unit can be placed in 2 positions as shown below.
Caution:
Make sure that the unit is placed on a  at and level
surface.
Make sure to turn the unit carefully when adjusting the
position.
Do not place the unit other than these 2 positions to
avoid damage and injury.
To get the best display viewing angle, place the unit
as below.
Position 1:
On the shelf/table.
Foot cushion 1 and 2
touching the surface.
Position 2:
On the  oor/ground
TIMER
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SENSOR
Foot cushion 2 and 3
touching the surface.
3
Function Main unit Remote Operation
control
Dock/USB Dock/USB
Menu ____ Press to view the
iPod menu during
iPod function.
Enter ____ Press to con rm the
selection.
) button to select an item on
Cursor ____ Press to select the
Up/ iPod menu.
Down
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc
ON/STAND-BY CD
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Disc playback
Remote Operation
control
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
USB 2 Press the CD / button on the remote control or the
main unit to select CD function.
Press in the pause
USB
mode. 3 Open the CD compartment by pushing the CD compart-
ment open knob to the area marked ' '.
4 Place the disc on the spindle, label side up.
Press in the
USB
playback mode.
Press in the
playback or pause
mode.
If you press the
button in the pause
mode, press the
/ button to start the
5 Close the CD compartment.
desired track.
6 Press the CD / button to start playback. After the last track is
Press and hold
played, the unit will stop automatically.
down in the playback
Caution:
mode.
Do not place two discs in the spindle.
Release the button
Do not play discs of special shapes (heart, octagon, etc). It may
to resume playback.
cause malfunctions.
Press to toggle
If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the
display content.
unit away from the TV or radio.
Due to the structure of the disc information, it takes longer to
read an MP3/WMA disc than a normal CD (approximately 20
Press to toggle
to 90 seconds).
repeat mode.
Do not open the CD compartment during playback or you may
be injured.
Press for more than
2 seconds to toggle
shuf e mode.
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Listening to the radio
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Tuning
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the TUNER button on the remote control or TUNER/
AUDIO IN button on the main unit repeatedly to select FM
Stereo or FM Mono.
3 Press the TUNING ( or ) button on the remote control to tune
in to the desired station.
Manual tuning:
Press the TUNING ( or ) button repeatedly to tune in to
the desired station.
Auto tuning:
When the TUNING ( or ) button is pressed for more than
0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner
will stop at the  rst receivable broadcast station.
Notes:
When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stop
automatically at that point.
Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.
To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING ( or ) button
again.
When an RDS (Radio Data System) station is tuned in, the
frequency will be displayed  rst, and then the RDS indicator will
light up. Finally, the station name will appear.
Full auto tuning can be achieved for RDS stations "ASPM", see
page 13.
To receive an FM stereo transmission:
Press the TUNER button to select stereo mode and "ST"
indicator will be displayed. " " will appear when an FM
broadcast is in stereo.
If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER button to extinguish
the "ST" indicator. The reception changes to monaural, and the
sound becomes clearer.
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