Sharp XL-HP404V Operation Manual
Sharp XL-HP404V Operation Manual

Sharp XL-HP404V Operation Manual

Video cd micro system

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VIDEO CD MICRO SYSTEM
MICRO-CHAÎNE CD VIDÉO
SISTEMA MICRO DE CD VÍDEO
MODEL
MODÈLE
MODELO
XL-HP404V
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE MANEJO
NTSC/PAL
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).
Sistema micro de CD vídeo XL-HP404V que consta de XL-HP404V (aparato
principal) y CP-HP404 (sistema de altavoces).
XL-HP404V
XL-HP404V
ENGLISH
Please refer to pages E-1 to E-46.
Se reporter aux pages F-1 à F-46.
FRANÇAIS
Consulte las páginas S-1 a S-46.
ESPAÑOL
SHARP CORPORATION
04/2/9
XL-HP404V(Z)_FR.fm
CP-HP404
TINSZA059AWZZ

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  • Page 1 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).
  • Page 2: Special Notes

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Accessories Contents XL-HP404V ENGLISH Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page ! General Information Precautions ......... 3 Controls and indicators .
  • Page 4: Precautions

    SHARP will not be held responsible for any 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that 10 cm (4")
  • Page 5: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators XL-HP404V ENGLISH " Front panel Reference page 1. Disc Trays ........18 2.
  • Page 6 Controls and indicators (continued) XL-HP404V ENGLISH " Display Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators ......21 2.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    XL-HP404V ENGLISH " Rear panel Reference page 1. Video Output Socket ......11 2.
  • Page 8: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators (continued) XL-HP404V ENGLISH " Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter ......8 2.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    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).
  • Page 10: System Connections

    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...
  • Page 11: Aerial Connection

    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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Ac Power Connection

    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).
  • Page 14: System Connections

    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.
  • Page 15: General Control

    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.
  • Page 16: Setting The Clock

    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.
  • Page 17: Video Cd

    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.
  • Page 18: Preparation For Video Cd Playback

    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.)
  • Page 19: Video Cd Playback

    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.
  • Page 20: Various Disc Functions

    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-...
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22: Advanced Video Cd 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.
  • Page 23 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.) "...
  • Page 24: Time Search Selection

    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.
  • Page 25: Track Digest Selection

    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.).
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Cd Playback

    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.
  • Page 28: Programmed Play

    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-...
  • Page 29 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-...
  • Page 30: Listening To The Radio

    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.
  • Page 31: Memorising A 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.
  • Page 32: Tape Playback

    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.)
  • Page 33 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"...
  • Page 34: Playing Karaoke

    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.
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36: Recording On A Cassette Tape

    " 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).
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38: Recording From The Radio

    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.
  • Page 39: Timer And Sleep Operation

    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.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42: Sleep Operation

    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.
  • Page 43: Enhancing Your System

    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.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Chart

    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.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 47: Specifications

    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-...
  • Page 48 XL-HP404V VIDEO CD MICRO SYSTEM...

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