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MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM

MODEL
XL-HP500W
OPERATION MANUAL
XLHP500WA_FRONT
1
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.
XL-HP500W Micro Component System consisting of XL-
HP500W (main unit) and CP-HP500W (speaker system).
02.8.7, 9:54 AM

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  • Page 1: Micro Component System

    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. MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM XL-HP500W Micro Component System consisting of XL- HP500W (main unit) and CP-HP500W (speaker system).
  • Page 2: Special Notes

    Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant lic- ensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copy- right materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving that authority.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Accessories Contents XL-HP500W 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 damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")
  • Page 5: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators XL-HP500W ENGLISH " Front panel Reference page 1. Disc Trays ........14 2.
  • Page 6: Reference Page

    Controls and indicators (continued) XL-HP500W ENGLISH " Display 1. Disc Number Indicators 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2. CD Play Indicator 3. Tape Reverse Mode Indicator 4. Tape Reverse Play Indicator 5. Tape Forward Play Indicator 6. FM Stereo Mode Indicator 7.
  • Page 7 XL-HP500W ENGLISH ! Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter ......11 2. CD Direct Play Buttons ......15 3.
  • Page 8: System Connections

    System connections XL-HP500W ENGLISH FM aerial AM loop aerial Right speaker Left speaker Wall socket (See page 9.) Black Black 02/8/6 XL-HP500W(A)1.fm...
  • Page 9: Aerial Connection

    XL-HP500W 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. tion the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received.
  • Page 10 System connections (continued) XL-HP500W ENGLISH ! Setting the AC voltage selector Check the setting of the AC voltage selector located on the rear panel before plugging the unit into a wall socket. If necessary, adjust the selector to correspond to the AC power voltage used in your area.
  • Page 11: On/Stand-By Button

    XL-HP500W 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 12: Remote Control

    Remote control XL-HP500W 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 batteries according to the direction indicated in SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
  • Page 13: Sound Control

    Sound control XL-HP500W ENGLISH ! Bass control When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasises the bass frequencies, and "X-BASS" will appear. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS/DEMO (X-BASS) button.
  • Page 14: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock XL-HP500W ENGLISH Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. " Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. "...
  • Page 15: Listening To A Cd (Cds)

    Listening to a CD (CDs) XL-HP500W ENGLISH This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but can- Press the button to close the disc tray 1. not record. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of disc or the device that was used for recording.
  • Page 16: Cd Direct Play Buttons

    Listening to a CD (CDs) (continued) XL-HP500W ENGLISH ! To locate the beginning of a track ! To specify a disc to play You can play a disc by specifying the disc number. To move to the beginning of the next track: Press one of the DISC SELECT ( 1 - 3) buttons to se-...
  • Page 17: Advanced Cd Playback

    Advanced CD playback XL-HP500W ENGLISH ! Direct search of the track ! Repeat play By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks on the current All tracks on up to 3 discs, all tracks on the chosen disc or a pro- grammed sequence can be continuously repeated.
  • Page 18: 24 27. Memory/Set Button

    Advanced CD playback (continued) XL-HP500W ENGLISH ! Programmed play To clear the programmed selections: Press the CLEAR button on the remote con- You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you trol whilst the "MEMORY" indicator is flash- like.
  • Page 19: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio XL-HP500W ENGLISH Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button to tune in to the de- sired station. Manual tuning: Press the TUNING/TIME button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station. Auto tuning: When the TUNING/TIME button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.
  • Page 20: Cd Track Down Or Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind, Tuner Preset Down Button

    Listening to the radio (continued) XL-HP500W ENGLISH ! Memorising a station ! To recall a memorised station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at 1 Press the PRESET ( ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to the push of a button.
  • Page 21: Listening To A Cassette Tape

    Listening to a cassette tape XL-HP500W ENGLISH Before playback: Load a cassette into the cas- " For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the sette compartment with side A best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not recom- facing you. mended.) "...
  • Page 22: Playing Karaoke

    Playing karaoke XL-HP500W ENGLISH Set the MIC LEVEL control to MIN to protect the speakers from shock noise and to avoid disturbing noises. Connect the microphone to the MIC socket. ! Use a microphone with a 6.3 mm (1/4") plug, an impedance of 600 ohms.
  • Page 23 XL-HP500W ENGLISH " Recording of mixed sound to a cassette tape Notes: ! When you sing too loud through the microphone, your voice may You can record mixed sound from the microphone and CD, TUNER be distorted depending on the devices connected. If this hap- or VIDEO/AUX.
  • Page 24: Recording To A Cassette Tape

    You can record the desired CD using the DISC SELECT ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. 3) buttons. ! SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
  • Page 25: Erasing Recorded Tapes

    XL-HP500W ENGLISH " Recording from the radio Recording from several CDs continuously: 1 Perform steps 1 - 5 in "Recording from a CD (CDs)" on page 23. Tune in to the desired station. (See page 18.) 2 Press the ( ) button to record on side A, or the button for side B.
  • Page 26: Timer And Sleep Operation

    Timer and sleep operation XL-HP500W ENGLISH " Timer playback or timer recording Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner, tape) at Before setting timer: the preset time. 1 Press the CLOCK button to check that the clock is on time. Timer recording: 2 For timer play- Load a cassette or discs to be played.
  • Page 27: Timer Set Indicator

    XL-HP500W ENGLISH To reset or change the timer setting: Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button to specify the hour Perform "Timer playback or timer recording" from the beginning. to start, then press the MEMORY/SET button. Notes: ! Once the time is set, the setting will be retained until a new time is entered.
  • Page 28: Enhancing Your System

    Enhancing your system Timer and sleep operation (continued) XL-HP500W ENGLISH " Sleep operation The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail- able lead as shown below. Play back the desired sound source. VCR, DVD, etc. Press the TIMER/SLEEP button repeatedly until "SLEEP" is displayed.
  • Page 29: 10. Headphone Socket

    XL-HP500W ENGLISH " To record on a tape " Subwoofer connection When a commercially available speaker with a built-in amplifier is Insert a cassette in the cassette compartment. connected to this unit, you can enjoy sound with emphasised bass. Connect an RCA lead from a commercially available speaker with a Press the VIDEO/AUX button.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart

    Possible cause If something is wrong with this product, check the following before ! Radio makes unusual ! Is the unit placed near the TV or calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. noise consecutively. computer? " General ! Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial...
  • Page 31 XL-HP500W ENGLISH " Remote control " Clearing all the memory (reset) 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by Symptom Possible cause mode. ! The remote control does ! Is the AC power lead of the unit 2 Whilst pressing down the button and the X-BASS/DEMO not operate.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    XL-HP500W 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.
  • Page 33 XL-HP500W ENGLISH ! CD player ! Speaker Type 3-disc multi-play compact disc changer Type 2-way type speaker system player 5 cm (2") Tweeter Signal readout Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser 13 cm (5-1/8") Woofer pickup Maximum input 100 W D/A converter 1-bit D/A converter power Frequency...
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