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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. MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM CD-XP120W Mini Component System consisting of CD- XP120W (main unit) and CP-XP120 (speaker system).
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 CD-XP120W ENGLISH Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Remote control 1 "AA" size battery (UM/ AM loop aerial 1 FM aerial 1 AC power lead 1 SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar) 2 Note: Only the above accessories are included. Contents Page Page...
10 cm (4") 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 ! Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration.
Controls and indicators CD-XP120W ENGLISH " Front panel Reference page 1. Disc Tray ........14 2.
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Controls and indicators (continued) CD-XP120W ENGLISH " Display 1 2 3 4 11 12 1. CD Play Indicator 2. CD Repeat Play Indicator 3. FM Station Indicator 4. AM Station Indicator 5. Disc Number Indicators 6. Clock Indicator 7. Sleep Indicator 9 10 8.
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CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter ......11 2. Disc Number Select Buttons ....14, 17, 22 3.
System connections CD-XP120W ENGLISH AM loop aerial FM aerial Transport screw Left speaker Right speaker Wall socket (See page 9.) 02/5/27 CD-XP120W(A)1.fm...
CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! Removing the transport screw ! Speaker connection Before turning the power on, be sure to remove the transport screw Connect the wire with the white line to the minus (-) terminal and the on the back of the unit using a flat head screwdriver or a coin. plain wire to the plus (+) terminal.
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System connections (continued) CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! Setting the AC voltage selector Check the setting of the AC voltage selector located on the rear panel before plugging the unit into a wall socket. If necessary, adjust the selector to correspond to the AC power voltage used in your area.
CD-XP120W 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: When the unit is in the power stand-by mode (demonstration mode), press the EQUALIZER/X-BASS/DEMO button.
Remote control CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! Battery installation ! Test of the remote control Check the remote control after checking all connections have been 1 Remove the battery cover. made correctly. (See pages 7 - 9.) 2 Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
Sound control CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! Pre-programmed equaliser/Extra bass (X-BASS) When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the flat (X-BASS on) mode which emphasises the bass frequencies, and "X-BASS" will appear. Changing the mode: Press the EQUALIZER/X-BASS/DEMO (EQUALIZER MODE) but- ton repeatedly until the desired sound mode appears.
Setting the clock CD-XP120W ENGLISH 4 Within 30 seconds, press the PRESET ( ) button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. " Press the PRESET ( ) button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. "...
Listening to a CD (CDs) CD-XP120W ENGLISH This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but can- Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up. not record. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the When loading a third disc, press the DISC SKIP button to state of disc or the device that was used for recording.
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Listening to a CD (CDs) (continued) CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! To locate the beginning of a track To interrupt playback: Press the CD button on the remote control. To resume playback from the same point, press the button. To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the button for less than 0.5 seconds during playback.
CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! Starting playback with a desired track ! Repeat play All tracks on up to 3 discs, or a programmed sequence can be con- You can play a disc starting with the desired track. tinuously repeated. 1 Whilst in the stop mode, press one of the 3 buttons To repeat all tracks on up to 3 discs: on the remote control or DISC SKIP button to select the de-...
Listening to a CD (CDs) (continued) CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! Programmed play To clear the programmed selections: Whilst the "MEMORY" indicator is lit, set the This may be operated only with the remote control. CD to the stop mode and then press the You can choose up to 20 selections for playback in the order you CLEAR button.
Listening to the radio CD-XP120W ENGLISH Press the TUNING ( or ) button to tune in to the de- sired 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 a cassette tape Listening to the radio (continued) CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! Memorising a station Before playback: " For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for This may be operated only with the remote control. the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not rec- You can store 30 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at ommended.) the push of a button.
CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 playback ! Continuous playback (TAPE 2 to TAPE 1) Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the button to open the cassette door. Press the button to open the cassette door.
Playing karaoke CD-XP120W ENGLISH Notes: ! When you sing too loud through the microphone, your voice may be distorted depending on the devices connected. If this hap- pens, lower the microphone volume. ! If an extremely sensitive microphone is used, howling may be generated.
2 is for playback only. ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. " 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.
Recording to a cassette tape (continued) CD-XP120W ENGLISH " Recording from the radio " Dubbing from tape to tape You can record from TAPE 2 to TAPE 1. Tune in to the desired station. (See page 18.) Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 cassette compartment Load a prerecorded cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette with the side to be recorded on facing you.
Timer and sleep operation CD-XP120W ENGLISH " Timer playback This may be operated only with the remote control. Before setting timer: Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner) at the 1 Press the CLOCK button to check that the clock is on time. preset time.
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Timer and sleep operation (continued) CD-XP120W ENGLISH " Sleep operation Within 30 seconds, press the PRESET ( ) button to specify the minute to start, then press the MEMORY/ Play back the desired sound source. SET button. Press the SLEEP button. The unit will enter the timer stand-by mode automati- To change the sleep time: cally.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before Symptom Possible cause calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. " Radio makes unusual " Is the unit placed near the TV or noise consecutively.
" "SHARP" is displayed. 2 Whilst pressing down the TUNER (BAND) button and the DISC 4 When "SHARP" disappears, un- SKIP button, press the ON/STAND-BY button until "CLEAR" plug the AC power lead from the appears.
Maintenance CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! Cleaning the tape-handling parts ! Cleaning the cabinet " Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with and a diluted soap solution, then with a dry commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
Specifications CD-XP120W ENGLISH ! CD player As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product Type 3-disc multi-play compact disc player improvement without prior notice. The performance specification fig- ures indicated are nominal values of production units.