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Sharp GF-800Z Operation Manual

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  • Page 2 Please refer to relevant law in your by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying country. or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving that authority.
  • Page 3 NAMES OF CONTROLS Tweeter FM/SW1/SW2 Telescopic Rod Antenna Band Selector: BAND Woofer Fine Tuning Control: FINE TUNING FM Stereo Indicator: FM STEREO Tuning Control: TUNING FM Mode Switch: FM MODE Level Meter: LEVEL' METER Automatic-off Timer Switch (Sleep Timer): SLEEP ON/OFF Power Indicator: Automatic-on Timer Switch Function Selector...
  • Page 4 DECK 2 OPERATION Tape Counter and Reset Button Record Indicator: RECORD Fast Forward/Cue Button: FF Stop/Eject Button: STOP/EJECT Pause Button: PAUSE Rewind/Review Button: REW -Play Button: PLAY -Record Button: RECORD -Tape Selector: TAPE [2] Dubbing Start Button: DUBBING START Dubbing Speed Button: DUBBING SPEED Playback Mode Selector: CONT PLAY Headphones Socket: PHONES Flight Microphone Socket: R/EXTMIC...

  • Page 5: Clock Setting

    BUILT-IN CLOCK/TIMER TIMER BATTERY • Set a timer battery before placing the main batteries. • Replace the battery once a year. Lay the unit face down on a soft cloth so as not to damage the unit. Then, remove the battery compart- Set a new battery —...

  • Page 6: Battery Operation

    POWER SOURCE BATTERY OPERATION Placing Batteries • Set the POWER switch to the OFF position. Remove the battery compartment cover as described on page 4. Place ten new batteries (1.5V cell x 10) - UM/SUM-1 or R20 type — into the compartment. Set this battery Replace the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 7 AC OPERATION AC SUPPLY VOLTAGE SELECTOR Check the setting of the voltage selector before connecting the AC supply plug to an AC outlet. If necessary, change the setting as follows: Loosen the screw of the supply voltage selector. Slide the panel right or left, until the correct voltage reading is seen on either side.
  • Page 8 SPEAKER BOX •Set the POWER switch to the O F F position before connecting speakers. HOW TO INSTALL SPEAKERS TO THE HOW TO USE SPEAKERS SEPARATELY UNIT 1 Align the grooves of the speaker box to the protruding 1 Disconnect the plugs from the EXT SP sockets at the rear portion of the main body.
  • Page 9 COMMON FUNCTIONS •POWER SWITCH Before starting any function such as decks and radio, set the POWER switch to the ON position. If the deck is in operation, turn the POWER switch off after stopping tape transport by pressing the "± STOP/EJECT button. The deck is not turned off even after turning the POWER switch off while the sleep timer or automatic ON timer is in operation.
  • Page 10 •VOLUME CONTROLS To control output sound level, use the LEFT VOLUME control for left channel level and RIGHT VOLUME control for right channel level. LOUDNESS CIRCUIT When listening to the radio or a tape at low volume settings, the built-in loudness circuit is automatically activated to compensate for tone deficiencies.
  • Page 11 RADIO OPERATION Refer to the instructions on page 8. Press the RADIO button of the FUNCTION selector. Slide the BAND selector to the FM, AM, SW1 or SW2 posi- tion. Rotate the TUNING control until the desired broadcast is received. The FINE TUNING control functions only for SW1 and SW2 bands.
  • Page 12 • Normal and low-noise tapes ..Sharp SD, Maxell UD • Metal tape ..Sharp MX, Maxell MX Cassette Tape Selection • Use only well-known brands of tape. • Stretched tapes will run at uneven speed and will distort anything recorded on them.
  • Page 13 CASSETTE PLAYBACK • Since treble is emphasised on tapes recorded with Dolby NR • When playing a tape with Deck 1, set the DUBBING SPEED system, for playback of such tapes with this unit, lowering selector switch to the NORMAL position. At the HIGH posi- treble slightly with the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls tion, the equalizer circuit for high speed operation is activated makes for easier listening.
  • Page 14 APLD (Auto Program Locate Device) and APPS (Auto Program Pause System) SHARP has solved one of the main drawbacks of cassette play in comparison with record play: That of finding the beginning or end of a selection. To eliminate the need for trial, error and delay, APLD was developed to automatically scan a tape for the blank space between recording, and to either start playback from the beginning of the recording following the space.
  • Page 15 v Notes For both APLD and APPS For APLD • If the APLD/APPS function is activated near the end of a • When the APLD is functioning (searching for a programmed selection, one programme may be skipped. Check by watching item forward or reverse), the speakers may emit a light high- the APLD/APPS indicator as it is displayed.
  • Page 16 RECORDING • Record ing is possible only Deck 2. RECORDING FROM THE BUILT-IN RADIO • When recording important selections, be sure to make a pre- • The ALC (Automatic Record Level Control) circuit auto- liminary test to ensure that the desired material is being matically controls the level of input signal strength used for properly recorded.
  • Page 17 ERASING RECORDED TAPES | Load a tape to be erased into the cassette compartment of Previously recorded materials will be erased automatically whenever new materials are re-recorded onto the tape. If it Deck 2. is desired to erase a previously recorded tape without record- ing over it, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 18 HOW TO USE BUILT-IN TIMER To listen to the built-in radio by turning it on, to record radio programmes or to playback a cassette tape at desired time. In order to record or playback a tape, load the tape into the compartment.
  • Page 19 To turn the unit off at desired time within 64 minutes • The radio can be turned off automatically, or cassette deck can be stopped and then the unit can be turned off automatically after recording or reproducing. • The timer can be set either the unit is in operation or it is out of operation.
  • Page 20 USE WITH MICROPHONES (not supplied) • Set the DUBBING SPEED switch to the NORMAL position • Microphones have to be 400 ohms to 3 kilo ohms impedance before using the microphone. When setting the switch to the and equipped with a 6.3 mm diameter plug. HIGH position, no sound can be introduced from the micro- phone.
  • Page 21 USE WITH EXTERNAL UNITS • Before connecting any lead or operating the selector switch, turn off the power of all units. To TAPE PB or TAPE IN terminal Record by connecting to the amplifier. To TAPE REC or TAPE OUT terminal RECORD PLAYER 1 Connect the output leads of the record player using 3 Press the...
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS AND MECHANICAL PARTS Dirt on the heads will impair the sound qualify of both recording and play back. Capstan Record/playback Capstan head Dust or magnetised particles attached to the capstan or pinch roller are the direct cause of uneven tape speed during recording and playback.

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