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CD-ES600V Video CD Mini System consisting of CD-ES600V (main unit) and CP-ES600V (speaker system). Mini-chaîne CD vidéo CD-ES600V composée de CD-ES600V (appareil princi- pal) et de CP-ES600V (enceinte acoustique). VIDEO CD MINI SYSTEM Sistema mini vídeo CD CD-ES600V que consta de CD-ES600V (aparato princi- pal) y CP-ES600V (sistema de altavoces).
ENGLISH CD-ES600V 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 CD-ES600V ENGLISH Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page " General Information Precautions ......... 3 Controls and indicators .
Remote control CD-ES600V 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 CD-ES600V ENGLISH Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before any connections. Aerial connection (see page 10) FM aerial AM loop aerial Right speaker Left speaker Speaker connection (see page 10) To a wall socket AC power connection (see page 12) 04/2/23 CD-ES600V(Z)E1.fm...
CD-ES600V 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) CD-ES600V ENGLISH ! Placing the speaker system ! TV/monitor connection The left and right speakers have individual shapes. For best perfor- If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT mance, place the speakers according to the diagram below.
CD-ES600V 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) CD-ES600V 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 CD-ES600V ENGLISH ! Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the vol- 0 ..30 MAXIMUM ume will decrease. Remote control operation: Press the VOL (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume.
Setting the clock CD-ES600V 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 CD-ES600V 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 CD-ES600V ENGLISH ! Adjusting the TV and VCR ! Selecting the video output format The TV or VCR input varies according to the connection method. Be Video CD is recorded in PAL or NTSC format.
Video CD playback CD-ES600V 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) CD-ES600V 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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CD-ES600V ENGLISH ! To move the menu screen (menu screen with Notes: " Operations may be different from the above in the P.B.C. mode. more than 1 page) (Video CD with P.B.C. only) " Pictures are shown intermittently and no sound is heard during To move to the next menu screen: fast forward or fast reverse on video CDs.
Advanced video CD playback CD-ES600V 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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CD-ES600V 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) CD-ES600V 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.
CD-ES600V 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) CD-ES600V 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 CD-ES600V 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) CD-ES600V 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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CD-ES600V 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 CD-ES600V 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.
CD-ES600V 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 (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) CD-ES600V ENGLISH ! Tape 1 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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CD-ES600V ENGLISH ! Tape 2 playback ! Various tape functions Function Main unit Remote Operation Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. control Press the TAPE (1 2) button to select TAPE 2. Side A play- Press in the stop back mode.
Playing karaoke CD-ES600V 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.
CD-ES600V 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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CD-ES600V ENGLISH ! Recording from a CD (CDs) Sequential recording from several discs: You can record the desired disc using the DIRECT PLAY button. 1 Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Recording from a CD (CDs)". 2 Within 5 seconds, press the SELECT/RESUME) but- Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
Recording on a cassette tape (continued) CD-ES600V ENGLISH ! Recording from the radio ! Dubbing from tape to tape You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. Tune in to the desired station (see page 29). Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
Timer and sleep operation CD-ES600V 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) CD-ES600V 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, TAPE 1 or TAPE 2.
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CD-ES600V 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) CD-ES600V 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 CD-ES600V ENGLISH ! Listening to sounds of game, VCR, DVD, etc. The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail- able lead as shown below. Connect a video game system, VCR, DVD, etc. to the front Game system, VCR, GAME INPUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L and R) sockets.
ENGLISH Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without call- ing a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. ! General Symptom Possible cause "...
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CD-ES600V 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 CD-ES600V 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 CD-ES600V 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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