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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. PORTABLE CD STEREO COMPONENT SYSTEM MODEL GX-CD5100W OPERATION MANUAL 04/12/15 GX-CD5100_FRONT.fm...
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or broad- casting such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a posi- tion to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giv- ing that authority.
Accessories Contents GX-CD5100W Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page ■ General Information Precautions ......... 4 Controls and indicators .
System connections GX-CD5100W ■ Detachable speakers Caution: ● Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal. ● Do not mix the right channel and left channel wiring when connecting the speakers to the unit. ●...
GX-CD5100W ■ 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. Notes: ●...
System connections (continued) GX-CD5100W ■ DC power connection ■ Operation with batteries To the wall socket 1 Disconnect the AC power lead, and remove the battery compart- AC Adaptor To DC IN ment cover. Socket: 12VDC 12V socket ● Connection of the AC or DC power lead to the unit disconnects the batteries.
Remote control GX-CD5100W ■ Battery installation Notes concerning use: ● Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the 1 Open the battery cover. operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/ 2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar) indicated in the battery compartment (back of the battery ●...
General control GX-CD5100W ■ Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease. 0 ..MAXIMUM Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME (+ or –) button to increase or decrease the volume.
Setting the clock (Remote control only) GX-CD5100W Press the button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY 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 button.
Listening to a CD or MP3 disc GX-CD5100W ■ Playback This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD for- mat and CD-R/RW with MP3 files, but cannot record on them. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
GX-CD5100W ■ Various disc functions Notes: ● Track up/track down and fast forward/fast reverse are possible Function Main Unit Remote Operation only within individual discs. Control ● During fast forward/fast reverse, no sound is produced. Play Press in the stop mode. ■...
Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback GX-CD5100W ■ To select the desired folder or track by name If the direct search buttons are pressed whilst the disc is stopped, press ) button to start the desired track on the current disc. (MP3 discs only) Notes: Whilst in the stop mode, press the DIMMER/DISPLAY...
GX-CD5100W Notes: To clear the programmed selections: ● If you press the button during random play, you can move to Press the CLEAR button on the remote control the track selected next by the random operation. On the other whilst the "MEMORY" indicator is flashing. hand, the button does not allow you to move to the previous Each time the button is pressed, one track will...
Listening to the radio GX-CD5100W To receive an FM stereo transmission: Press the TUNER (BAND) button to display the "ST" indicator. ● " " will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo. ● If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER (BAND) button to extinguish the "ST"...
Setting the FM/MW interval GX-CD5100W ■ To recall a memorised station Press the PRESET ( ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to se- lect the desired station. ■ To scan the preset stations The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically. (Preset memory scan) 1 Press the PRESET ( ) button for more than 0.5 seconds.
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) GX-CD5100W ■ Continuous playback (TAPE 1 to TAPE 2) Before playback: ● For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for Press the area marked " " and load cassettes into the the best sound.
Main unit Remote control Operation ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. Fast Press ● SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising forward/ playback or stop rewind mode. from malfunction of this unit. ● The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
Recording to a cassette tape (continued) GX-CD5100W ■ Recording from a CD ■ Recording from the radio Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Tune in to the desired station. (See page 18.) Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment side A facing you.
GX-CD5100W ■ Recording from the built in microphone ■ Dubbing from tape to tape You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. Press the TAPE (1 2) button until TAPE 2 appears on the display. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment.
Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) GX-CD5100W ■ Timer playback or timer recording Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, MP3 disc, tuner, Before setting timer: tape) at the preset time. 1 Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer to page 13). If it is not set, you cannot use the timer function.
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GX-CD5100W Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode: Switch input with the button, and then press the 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. MEMORY button. 2 Within 10 seconds, press the button to select "ONCE" To select the timer playback source: TUNER, TAPE 1, TAPE 2 or "DAILY", and press the MEMORY button.
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Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) (continued) GX-CD5100W ■ Sleep operation To cancel the sleep operation: Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst "SLEEP" is indicated. The CD, MP3 disc, radio and cassette tape can all be turned off To cancel the sleep operation without setting the unit to the stand-by automatically.
Enhancing your system GX-CD5100W ■ To record on a tape from VCR etc. The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail- able lead as shown below. Insert a cassette in the TAPE 2 cassette compartment. VCR, DVD, etc. Press the LINE IN button.
Symptom Possible cause If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. ● The radio makes unusual ● Is the unit placed near the TV or noises continuously.
Maintenance GX-CD5100W ■ If trouble occurs ■ Cleaning the tape-handling parts ● Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
Specifications GX-CD5100W ■ Radio As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product im- Frequency range FM: 88 - 108 MHz provement without prior notice. The performance specification fig- SW1: 3.2 - 7.3 MHz...
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OR CALL 1300 135 022 SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES TELEPHONE: 09 573 0111 (LOCAL CALL COST APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA) FACSIMILE: 09 573 0113 SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED SPform019(JUNE 2004) GX-CD5100V Back 3/30/06, 8:46 PM...
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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.