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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. XL-MP80E Micro Component System consisting of XL-MP80E (main MODEL unit) and CP-MP80H (speaker system).
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Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant lic- ensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copy- right materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving that authority.
Accessories Contents XL-MP80E Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page " General Information Precautions ......... 4 Controls and indicators .
SHARP will not be held responsible for any ! In case of an electrical storm, unplug the damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.
Remote control XL-MP80E " Battery installation Notes concerning use: ! Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the Remove the battery cover. operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/ Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction indi- SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
System connections XL-MP80E Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any AM loop aerial FM aerial connections. " Aerial connection Supplied FM aerial: Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket and position the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received.
XL-MP80E_A TINSEA024SJZZ XL-MP80E " Speaker connection " Connecting the AC power lead Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to After checking all the connections have been made correctly, con- the plus (+) terminal. nect the AC power lead to the AC power input socket, then plug the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket.
Sound control XL-MP80E " Adjusting the bass Main unit operation: Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select "BASS". Within 5 seconds, turn the VOLUME control to adjust the bass. Remote control operation: Press the BASS (+ or -) button to adjust the bass. "...
Setting the clock XL-MP80E Press the PRESET ( ) button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY button. ! Press the PRESET ( ) button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. ! When the 12-hour display is selected, "AM"...
Listening to a CD or MP3 disc XL-MP80E This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but can- Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. not record. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the Press the FUNCTION button until "CD"...
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XL-MP80E " To change the display (MP3 discs only) To interrupt playback: Whilst in the stop mode or playback mode, press the MP3 DISPLAY Main unit operation: button. Press the button. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows. To resume playback from the same point, press the button again.
Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback XL-MP80E ! To select the desired folder or track by name ! To locate the beginning of a track (MP3 discs only) To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the button for less than 0.5 seconds during playback. To restart the track being played: Press the button for less than 0.5 seconds during playback.
XL-MP80E ! Repeat play All tracks or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated. To repeat all tracks: 1 Press the REPEAT button on the re- mote control. 2 Press the ) button. To repeat a desired track: 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in the "Programmed play" section on page 16 and then press the REPEAT button.
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Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback (continued) XL-MP80E To clear the programmed selections: Whilst the "MEMORY" indicator is lit, set the CD to the stop mode and then press the CLEAR button. Each time the button is pressed, one track will be cleared, beginning with the last track programmed.
Listening to the radio XL-MP80E Press the TUNING ( ) button to tune in to the desired station. Manual tuning: Press the TUNING button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station. Auto tuning: When the TUNING button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec- onds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.
Listening to the memorised station XL-MP80E ! Memorising a station ! To recall a memorised station You can store up to 45 stations (30 FM stations and 15 AM stations) Press the PRESET ( ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to and recall them at the push of a button (preset tuning).
Listening to a cassette tape XL-MP80E Before playback: Open the cassette compart- " For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for ment by pushing the area the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not rec- marked "PUSH EJECT ". ommended.) "...
Side A make sure that the erase-prevention " SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising tabs are not removed. Cassettes have from malfunction of this unit. removable tabs that prevent acciden- "...
XL-MP80E ! Erasing recorded tapes To stop recording: Press the button. Load the tape to be erased into the cassette compartment with The tape will stop. When the button is pressed again, the disc will the side to be erased facing toward you. stop.
Timer and sleep operation XL-MP80E ! Timer playback This may be operated only with the remote control. Before setting timer: Timer playback: Press the CLOCK button to check that the clock is set to the The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, MP3 disc, tuner, correct time.
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XL-MP80E Notes: Press the PRESET ( ) button to specify the minutes, " Once the time is set, the setting will be retained until a new time then press the MEMORY button. is entered. " When performing timer playback using another unit connected to the VIDEO/AUX IN sockets, select "VIDEO/AUX"...
Enhancing your system Timer and sleep operation (continued) XL-MP80E To cancel the sleep operation: Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst "SLEEP" is indicated. To cancel the sleep operation without setting the system to the stand-by mode, press the SLEEP button until "OFF" appears on the display.
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XL-MP80E ! Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail- able lead as shown below. DVD, etc. Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the VID- EO/AUX IN sockets. When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this unit and the video output to a television.
Possible cause If something is wrong with this product, check the following before " The radio makes unusual " Is the unit placed near the TV or calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. noises continuously. computer? ! General "...
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XL-MP80E ! If trouble occurs ! Condensation When this product is subjected to strong external interference Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may pickup, tape heads, etc.) or on the transmitter on the remote control.
Maintenance XL-MP80E ! Cleaning the cabinet ! Cleaning the tape-handling parts " Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap solution, then with a dry cloth. tape jams.
Specifications XL-MP80E ! CD player As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product Type Compact disc player improvement without prior notice. The performance specification fig- ures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be...
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.
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