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AUDIO TOWER SYSTEM
MODEL
CD-MD3000H
OPERATION MANUAL
If you require any advice or assistance re-
garding your Sharp product, please visit our
web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without internet access may tele-
phone 08705 274277 during office hours (or
(01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).
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.
CD-MD3000H Audio Tower System consisting of CD-MD3000H (main
unit) and CP-RW5000H (speaker system).

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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this AUDIO TOWER SYSTEM manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. CD-MD3000H Audio Tower System consisting of CD-MD3000H (main unit) and CP-RW5000H (speaker system).

  • Page 2: Special Notes

    Customers without internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tape Playback TERMS OF GUARANTEE ..........Back cover Listening to a Cassette Tape ............24 Radio Listening to the Radio ..............25-26 RDS Radio Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ......... 27-34 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 4: Precautions

    SHARP will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power lead unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Cover the tab holes with adhesive tape to erase or record again. Side A (1) Note: Only the above accessories are included. Tab for side B (2) Tab for side A (1) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 6: Controls And Indicators

    CD Direct Play Buttons (with Indicator)/ CD Eject Buttons ..............18, 23, 41 Disc Trays ..................18 Headphone Socket ................52 MD Eject Button ................21 MD Compartment ..............20, 36 Control Panel Open/Close Button ..........15 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 7 Tape Record Pause Button ..........41-43, 53 CD/MD Fast Forward, Tape Fast Wind or Tuning Up Button (with Indicator) ....... 19, 21, 24, 25 CD/MD Play or Pause, Tape Forward Play Button (with Indicator) ..............19, 20, 24 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 8 Record Indicator RDS Indicator Radio Text Indicator Clock Time Indicator Dynamic PTY Indicator Traffic Programme Indicator TOC Indicator Synchronised Recording Indicator EON Indicator Traffic Information Indicator Programme Type Indicator Traffic Announcement Indicator Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 9 AM Loop Aerial Socket ..............12 FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket ............. 12 Auxiliary Input Sockets ............50, 52, 53 Digital Input Socket ............. 50, 52, 53 Speaker Terminals ................12 AC Power Lead ................12 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 10 ) indicates the same function button on the main unit (see pages 6-7). Buttons with no number are on the remote control only. To show com- mon buttons, illustrations of the main unit are used. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 11 (200 Hz - 20 kHz) Woofer Subwoofer Terminals Bass Reflex Duct Main Speaker Terminals Power amplifier Tweeter Pre-amplifier Sub- L-ch woofer Pre-amplifier Woofer Power amplifier Ultra-low range (60 Hz - 200 Hz) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 12: System Connections

    System Connections FM aerial AM loop aerial Right speaker Left speaker Blue Black Right Left speaker speaker Wall socket AC 230 V, 50 Hz Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 13 If you plug the unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode (see page 15). Consult your dealer. Note: Unplug the unit if it will not be used for a prolonged period of time. External FM aerial Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Exposing the sensor on the stereo system to strong light may interfere with opera- tion. Change the lighting or the direction of the stereo system. Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and vibrations. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 15: General Control

    Do not press buttons on the control panel strongly. The hinge of the panel may be broken. Be careful not to jam your fingers in the control panel. Display Brightness (2 levels) You can switch the display brightness by pressing the DIMMER button. DIMMER OFF DIMMER ON Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 16: Sound Control

    To change to a different mode, press the EQUALIZER button repeatedly until the de- sired sound mode appears. The sound is not modified. Bass and treble are emphasised. Treble is reduced. Vocals (midrange tones) are emphasised. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    [Refer to “If trouble occurs (reset)” on page 57 for details.] “AM 0:00” → The 12-hour display will appear. (AM 0:00 - PM 11:59) 2. Preform “Setting the clock” from the beginning. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 18: Listening To A Cd (Cds)

    You can place discs on the trays 2 - 6 by following steps 3 - 5. Note: The system will search CD trays until it finds a CD and will not search the rest of the trays. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 19 TV or radio. You can locate the desired portion on a single disc only. If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc will be skipped. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 20: Listening To A Minidisc

    When the last track has finished playing, the MD player will stop automatically. Each time the DISP/CHARACTER button is pressed during playback or when in the pause mode, the display will change. (See page 40.) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 21 MiniDisc operation will be paused. When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast reverse and the 3 button is released, the unit will enter the playback mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 22: Programmed Play

    Even if you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode or change the function from CD or MD to another function, the programmed selections will not be cleared. During programme operation, random play is not possible. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 23: Repeat Or Random Play

    To cancel repeat or random play: playing time which is indicated on the CD or MiniDisc jacket, as the time between Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly to select the normal playback mode. tracks is not included. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 24: Listening To A Cassette Tape

    Wait until power is restored. Even if the 06 button is pressed during tape playback, the unit will not enter the pause mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 25: Listening To The Radio

    If the FM reception is weak, press the ST-MODE button. The “ST” indicator goes out. The reception changes to monaural, and the sound becomes clearer. After use: Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 26 The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few hours should there be Recall the memorised station. Whilst it is displayed, press the CLEAR button. a power failure or the AC power lead disconnection. Whilst “CLEAR” is displayed, press the ENTER button. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 27: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    When you are tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an RDS station which sends weak signal, the display will change in the following order: NO PS NO PTY NO RT FM 98.80 MHz NO CT Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 28 FINANCE Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc. instead of “TA”. CHILDREN For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for enter- tainment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 29 The new station name has been stored in memory correctly. Notes: The same station name can be stored in different channels. In a certain area or during certain time periods, the station names may temporarily be different. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 30 Whilst the selected programme type is flashing (within 4 sec- onds), press the PTY.TI button again. After the selected programme type has been lit for 2 seconds, “SEARCH” will appear, and the search operation will start. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 31 When “PTYI” appears, press the DISP MODE button to check the type of the current programme. The selected programme type and “WAITING” will be displayed for 2 sec- onds each. “PTY” will appear, and the unit will enter the EON-PTY stand-by mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 32 “TI” will go out. Within 4 seconds, press the PTY.TI button. “TI” and “WAITING” will appear for 2 seconds each. “TI” will appear, and the unit will enter the EON-TI stand-by mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 33 However, if the signals from all stations are weak or not good (due to electrical noise), the unit displays “WEAK SIG” and returns to the original station. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 34 After the internal clock has been set, “COMPLETE” will be dis- played for 3 seconds. Then the updated time will be displayed. Press the TIME button to check whether the internal clock is displaying the same time as the RDS clock. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 35: Before Recording To A Minidisc

    When the “TOC FULL” message appears (See page 55). Notes for recording If a disc's TOC has been damaged. SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit. Sampling rate converter When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is being properly recorded.

  • Page 36: Recording To A Minidisc From Cds

    Press the REC MODE button and select the desired CD using the jog dial. Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. CD1 > MD to CD6 > MD : Records the selected CD only. ALL CD > MD : Records all CDs. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 37 Track C may not match the track numbers on the CD. Note: If the programmed play mode is set, this recording function is not possible. To cancel the programme, see page 22. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 38 Each time you press the TRACK EDIT button, one track will be added to the Press the button. total recording tracks. The programmed content will not be erased when the recording is stopped. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 39: Recording To A Minidisc From A Cassette Tape

    The track counter will be increased by one every time the button is Without using the auto mark function, the pressed. recording can be performed as a single track. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 40: Checking Displays

    Remaining recording time Disc name Track name Total number Remaining Total number Remaining of tracks recording time of tracks recording time Total playback Elapsed Total number Track number time playback time of tracks Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 41: Recording To A Cassette Tape From A Cd

    Load a cassette into the compartment with side A facing you. record the interrupted track on side B from its beginning. The recording will be made without cutting the beginning of the track on side B. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 42: Recording To A Cassette Tape From A Minidisc

    B from its beginning. Load a cassette into the compartment with side A facing you. The recording will be made without cutting the beginning of the track on side B. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 43: Recording To A Cassette Tape From The Radio

    If you hear a whistling noise whilst recording an AM station, move the AM loop aerial. Erasing recorded tapes 1. Press the TAPE button. 2. Follow steps 2 - 5 in “Recording to a Cassette Tape from the Radio”. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 44: Titling A Minidisc

    Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. When the name has been completely entered, press the NAME/ TOC EDIT button. Cursor The unit will enter the character input mode. To cancel the operation, press the button. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 45 Press the 3 or 2 button on the unit to flash the character, before which you want to add a new character. Select a character to enter, press the ENTER button. Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button to finish. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 46: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    When a track is erased, the track name will be erased at the same time. This function cannot be used in the random play mode and programmed play mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 47 This function cannot be used in the random play mode and programmed play mode. This function cannot be used in the random play mode and programmed play mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 48 The two tracks are combined, and the unit is stopped at the beginning of the combined track. The numbers assigned to the tracks following the combined track are auto- matically decreased by one. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 49: Timer And Sleep Operation

    Press the ENTER button during the flash. Turn the jog dial to specify the hour to start and within 10 sec- onds, press the ENTER button. The illustrations show the timer playback setting. Continued to the next page Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 50 To select the timer playback source : CD, MD, TUNER (BAND) or TAPE. To change the setting time: To select the timer recording source : TUNER (BAND). Perform “Timer playback/Timer recording” from the beginning. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 51 To cancel the sleep operation: Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst sleep operation is performed. To confirm the remaining sleep time: Perform the above steps 2 - 3. This time you can also change the sleep time. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 52: Enhancing Your Stereo System

    The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially available lead as shown below. To the line output socket White White RCA lead MD deck, digital tuners or DAT decks To the optical line output socket Connection cable for digital recording Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 53 Be sure your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter plug and are between 16 ohms and 50 ohms impedance. The recommended impedance is 32 ohms. Plugging in the headphones disconnects the speakers automatically. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME buttons. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 54: What Is A Minidisc

    This is a “raw disc” on which recording can be performed. A magneto optical disc is used. Recordings are made using a laser and magnetic field. Repeated recording is possible. Shutters will be used on both sides. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 55: Error Messages

    MD NO DISC loaded. Reload the MiniDisc. CD NO DISC The MiniDisc data cannot be Load a CD. read. Reload the CD. A CD has not been loaded. The CD data cannot be read. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting Chart Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service tech- nician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. Cassette deck General Symptom...
  • Page 57 If this happens, leave the power on with no disc (or cassette) in the unit until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour). Wipe off any condensation on the transmitter with a soft cloth before operating the unit. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Maintenance Specifications As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make Cleaning the tape-handling parts design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
  • Page 59 Unmeasurable (less than 0.001% W. peak) Weight 5.1 kg (11.2 lbs.)/each Signal/noise ratio 95 dB (1 kHz) Dynamic range 90 dB (1 kHz) Audio channel Stereo: 2 channels Monaural: 1 channel (playback only) (long-time recording mode) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 60: Terms Of Guarantee

    3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.

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