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XL-HP888V Video CD Micro System consisting of XL-HP888V (main unit), CP- HP888 (speaker system) and CP-SW888V (active subwoofer). Micro-chaîne CD vidéo XL-HP888V composée de XL-HP888V (appareil princi- pal), CP-HP888 (enceinte acoustique) et CP-SW888V (woofer actif). VIDEO CD MICRO SYSTEM Sistema micro de CD vídeo XL-HP888V que consta de XL-HP888V (aparato principal), CP-HP888 (sistema de altavoces) y CP-SW888V (altavoz de sub- MICRO-CHAÎNE CD VIDÉO...
ENGLISH XL-HP888V 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-HP888V ENGLISH Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page " General Information Precautions ......... 3 Controls and indicators .
Using this product with a higher voltage other than that which is 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 10 cm (4") damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.
Remote control XL-HP888V 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-HP888V ENGLISH Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any connections. Aerial connection (see page 10) AM loop aerial FM aerial Left speaker Right speaker Subwoofer connection (see page 14) To a wall socket Speaker connection (see page 10)
XL-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V ENGLISH ! Setting the FM/AM span selector ! Demonstration mode When you plug the unit in for the first time, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll. To cancel the demonstration...
Subwoofer connection XL-HP888V ENGLISH ! Connecting the subwoofer Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any Use the subwoofer cable to connect the SUB WOOFER PRE-OUT connections. socket on the main unit and the SUBWOOFER IN socket on the active subwoofer.
Subwoofer control XL-HP888V ENGLISH ! Power switch The POWER indicator lights up when you press the POWER switch ! Volume control Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume, and turn it anti-clockwise to decrease the volume. ! Crossover frequency control Adjust the high frequency cut-off point.
General control XL-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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 20 to check the settings.)
Video CD playback XL-HP888V 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-HP888V ENGLISH " Various disc functions Notes: ! Whilst the disc is being read ("TOC READ" is displayed), you Function Main unit Remote Operation cannot play another disc. The 5 buttons work, but the control (SELECT/RESUME ) button does not.
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XL-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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.) ! Playback will begin from the selected scene.
Advanced video CD playback (continued) XL-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V ENGLISH " Programmed play You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. To clear the programmed selections: Press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the re- Whilst in the stop mode, press mote control whilst the "MEMORY"...
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XL-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V ENGLISH " Recording from the radio To interrupt recording: Press the button. Tune in to the desired station (see page 31). To resume recording, press the same recording button you pressed in step 5. Other buttons do not allow resuming.
Timer and sleep operation XL-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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-HP888V 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 ! Playback does not start. ! Is the disc loaded upside down? calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. ! Playback stops in the mid- ! Does the disc satisfy the stan- "...
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XL-HP888V ENGLISH " Tuner " If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external interference Symptom Possible cause (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply ! The radio makes unusual ! Is the unit placed near the TV or voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may...
XL-HP888V ENGLISH " Cleaning the tape-handling parts As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product ! Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and improvement without prior notice. The performance specification fig- tape jams.
XL-HP888V ENGLISH " CD player " Speaker Type 5-disc multi-play compact disc player Type 2-way type speaker system Signal readout Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser 5 cm (2") tweeter pickup 13 cm (5-1/8") woofer D/A converter 1-bit D/A converter Maximum input...