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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. XL-ES5 Micro Component System consisting of XL-ES5 (main unit), CP- ES5F (front speakers) and CP-ES5SW (subwoofer).
SPECIAL NOTES XL-ES5 XL-ES50 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC- ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of Graphical Symbols: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug. XL-ES5 XL-ES50...
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XL-ES5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS XL-ES50 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
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 which is specified.
System connections XL-ES5 XL-ES50 Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. Subwoofer Speaker connection (see page 11) FM/AM loop antenna connection (see page 11) FM antenna Front speaker (right) Connecting the AC power cord (see page 12)
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Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other. Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the bass reflex ducts. Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured. XL-ES5 XL-ES50 Front speaker (left) Incorrect...
XL-ES5 System connections (continued) XL-ES50 Notes: The speakers are magnetically shielded. Therefore, they do not affect the display even if you use them near the TV. However, some color variation may occur, depending on the type of TV used. If color variation occurs...
Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit. The remote control can be used within the range shown below: Press the ON/STAND-BY button. Does the power turn on? Now, you can enjoy music. Remote sensor 8" - 20' (0.2 m - 6 m) XL-ES5 XL-ES50...
General control XL-ES5 XL-ES50 To turn the power on Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. After use: Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode. Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase.
To change the 12-hour or 24-hour display: Clear all the programmed contents. [Refer to "Clearing all the memory (reset)" on page 29 for details.] Perform "Setting the clock" from step 1. XL-ES5 XL-ES50 ) button to ) button once to advance the time...
Listening to a CD (CDs) XL-ES5 XL-ES50 This system can also play audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs, but cannot record. 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.
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4. After removing the discs, press the OPEN/CLOSE button again. To specify a tray to open: 1. In the stop mode, press the 1 - 5 button. 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. 3. Remove the disc, then press the OPEN/CLOSE button again. XL-ES5 XL-ES50...
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XL-ES5 Listening to a CD (CDs) (continued) XL-ES50 Various CD functions Function Main unit Remote control Play Stop Pause Track up/ Track down Fast for- ward/Fast reverse Notes: Track up/track down and fast forward/fast reverse are possible Operation only within one disc.
If the direct search buttons are pressed while the disc is stopped, press the button to start the desired track on the current disc. Notes: A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc can- not be selected. During random play, direct search is not possible. XL-ES5 XL-ES50...
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XL-ES5 Advanced CD playback (continued) XL-ES50 Repeat play You can play up to 5 discs, or a programmed tracks continuously. To repeat all tracks on up to 5 discs: Press the button twice. To repeat desired tracks: Perform steps 1 - 4 in the "Programmed play" section on page 21 and then press the button twice.
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Even if you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode or change the function from CD to another, the pro- grammed selections will not be cleared. During the program operation, random play is not possible. XL-ES5 XL-ES50...
Listening to the radio XL-ES5 XL-ES50 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.
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Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode. While pressing down the TUNER(BAND) button and the 2 but- ton, press the ON/STAND-BY button until "TUNER CL" appears. XL-ES5 XL-ES50 ) button for more than 0.5 seconds. ) button again when the desired sta-...
Timer and sleep operation XL-ES5 XL-ES50 Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner) at the preset time. Sleep operation: The radio and compact disc can all be turned off automatically. Timer playback Before setting timer: 1 Press the CLOCK button to check that the clock is set to the cor- rect time.
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At this time, only this unit will be turned on or enter the power stand- by mode automatically. It will enter the power stand-by mode 1 hour after the playback starts. However, the other unit will not be turned on or off. XL-ES5 XL-ES50...
XL-ES5 Timer and sleep operation (continued) XL-ES50 Sleep operation Play back the desired sound source. Press the TIMER/SLEEP button repeatedly until "SLEEP" is displayed and then within 8 seconds, press the MEMORY/ SET button. To change the sleep time: While the sleep time is displayed, press the PRESET ( button.
Be sure your headphones have a 1/8" (3.5 mm) diameter plug and are between 16 ohms and 50 ohms impedance. The recom- mended impedance is 32 ohms. Plugging in the headphones disconnects the speakers automati- cally. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control. XL-ES5 XL-ES50...
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 authorized SHARP dealer or service center. General Symptom The clock is not set to the Did a power failure occur? Reset correct time.
Caution: Do not use chemicals for cleaning (gasoline, paint thinner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish. Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunc- tions. XL-ES5 XL-ES50...
Specifications XL-ES5 XL-ES50 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 fig- ures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.