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XL-HP404V Video CD Micro System consisting of XL-HP404V (main unit) and CP-HP404 (speaker system). Micro-chaîne CD vidéo XL-HP404V composée de XL-HP404V (appareil princi- pal) et de CP-HP404 (enceinte acoustique). VIDEO CD MICRO SYSTEM Sistema micro de CD vídeo XL-HP404V que consta de XL-HP404V (aparato principal) y CP-HP404 (sistema de altavoces).
ENGLISH XL-HP404V Introduction ENGLISH 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. Special notes Warning: CAUTION ! When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, ! This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
Accessories Contents XL-HP404V ENGLISH Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page ! General Information Precautions ......... 3 Controls and indicators .
Remote control XL-HP404V ENGLISH " Battery installation Notes concerning use: ! Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the 1 Remove the battery cover. operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/ 2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction indi- SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
System connections XL-HP404V ENGLISH Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before any connections. Aerial connection (see page 10) AM loop aerial FM aerial Right speaker Left speaker To a wall socket Speaker connection (see page 10) AC power connection (see page 12) 04/2/9 XL-HP404V(Z)E1.fm...
XL-HP404V ENGLISH " Aerial connection " Speaker connection Supplied FM aerial: Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS terminal and posi- the plus (+) terminal.
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System connections (continued) XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Placing the speaker system ! TV/monitor connection There is no distinction between the right and the left speakers. If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT socket on the rear of the unit.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! 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 (see page 13).
System connections (continued) XL-HP404V 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 X-BASS/DEMO button.
General control XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! 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. Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the vol- ume.
Setting the clock XL-HP404V ENGLISH Press the button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET 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/SET button.
Video CD XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Types of discs Any CD that contains motion pictures can be played. You can enjoy motion pictures with the sound quality of MDs and This unit handles video CDs that support PBC (version 2.0). (PBC is the picture quality of VHS tapes.
Preparation for video CD playback XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Adjusting the TV and VCR ! Selecting the video output format The TV and VCR input varies according to the connection method. Video CD is recorded in PAL or NTSC format. Be sure to make the settings correctly. (Then, follow the playback Select the video output format (NTSC or PAL) according to your TV procedure on page 18 to check the settings.)
Video CD playback XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Playback Playback control: Video CDs that support "Playback control" can display still pictures. This function can be used with video CD software (video CDs with Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
Video CD playback (continued) XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Various disc functions Notes: " Playback control allows a video CD to be played back according Function Main unit Remote Operation to instructions recorded on the disc. The "previous", "next", control "return" and "select" operations may function differently, depend-...
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XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Playback of a video CD (CDs) with P. B. C. (Ver- ! To play without activating the playback control sion 2.0) function (Video CD with P.B.C. only) You can play a video CD with P.B.C. without activating the playback...
Advanced video CD playback XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! To specify a disc to play ! Direct track search You can play a disc by specifying the disc number. By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks on the current disc can be played.
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XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! To create a bookmark Press the direct search buttons on the remote control to This function marks the desired scene on the video CD to play it select the scene you want to play back. back easily. (Up to 9 scenes per disc can be marked.) "...
Advanced video CD playback (continued) XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Time search selection ! Disc digest selection You can play back from the desired scene by specifying the time. You can play back a desired track by selecting one from the 9 dis- played tracks on the screen.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Track digest selection Notes: " The track digest function works only during playback. Each track is divided into 9 sections. " This operation is not available for short tracks (less than one You can look at the sections and select the scene you want to start minute) or still pictures (menu display, photo, etc.).
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Advanced video CD playback (continued) XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! To play back the video CD manually ! Changing the TV screen display Usually this unit detects the video CD and plays back pictures and You can check the operation of the main unit by the on-screen dis- sounds.
CD playback XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Random play This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but can- not record. The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automati- Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the cally.
CD playback (continued) XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Programmed play You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. To clear the programmed selections: Whilst in the stop mode, press Press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the re-...
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XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! To select the desired folder or track by name MP3 disc: MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands for (MP3 discs only) MPEG Audio Layer 3. MP3 is a type of audio code which is processed by significant com-...
Listening to the radio XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! 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.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Memorising a station ! To recall a memorised station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at Press the PRESET ( ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to se- the push of a button. (Preset tuning) lect the desired station.
Listening to a cassette tape XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Tape playback Before playback: " For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not rec- ommended.)
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XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Various tape functions Auto power on function: When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on. Function Main unit Remote Operation " TAPE button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on control and the "TAPE"...
Playing karaoke XL-HP404V ENGLISH You can enjoy karaoke to video CDs, CDs, MP3 Discs, radio, cas- Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. settes, and other external devices by connecting a separately avail- able microphone to this unit.
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XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! To change the audio mode Notes: " Use discs recorded in stereo. The function will not work with Sound of the playback source can be switched among the STE- mono sources. REO, L-CH, R-CH, and V-CANCEL (VOCAL CANCEL) modes.
" When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. " SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit. " The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
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XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Recording from a CD (CDs) Sequential recording from several discs: You can record the desired CD using the CD DIRECT PLAY button. 1 Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Recording from a CD (CDs)". 2 Within 5 seconds, press the ( ) button to record on side A, Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
Recording on a cassette tape (continued) XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Recording from the radio To interrupt recording: Press the button. Tune in to the desired station (see page 29). To resume recording, press the same recording button you pressed in step 5. Other buttons do not allow resuming.
Timer and sleep operation XL-HP404V ENGLISH Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (video CD, CD, MP3 disc, tuner, tape) at the preset time. Timer recording: The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time.
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Timer and sleep operation (continued) XL-HP404V ENGLISH Within 10 seconds, press the button to se- Switch input with the button, and then lect "ONCE SET" or "DAILY SET", and press the MEMORY/ press the MEMORY/SET button. SET button. To select the timer playback source: CD/VIDEO CD, TUNER or TAPE.
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XL-HP404V ENGLISH Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode: When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. start. 2 Within 10 seconds, press the button to select "ONCE" or "DAILY", and press the MEMORY/SET button.
Timer and sleep operation (continued) XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Sleep operation To cancel the sleep operation: Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst "SLEEP" is indicated. The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off To cancel the sleep operation without setting the system to the automatically.
Enhancing your system XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail- able lead as shown below. DVD, etc. VCR, DVD, etc. Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the VIDEO/AUX IN sockets.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before connected to this unit, you can enjoy sound with emphasised bass. calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. Connect an RCA lead from a commercially available speaker with a built-in amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT socket.
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XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! CD player ! Tuner Symptom Possible cause Symptom Possible cause " The radio makes unusual " Is the unit placed near the TV or " Playback does not start. " Is the disc loaded upside down? noises continuously.
Maintenance XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Cleaning the tape-handling parts ! If trouble occurs " Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and When this product is subjected to strong external interference tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
Specifications XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! CD player As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product Type 5-disc multi-play compact disc player improvement without prior notice. The performance specification fig-...
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