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-ES777 Mini Component System consisting of CD-ES777 (main unit) and CP-ES777 (speaker system). MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM MODEL CD-ES777 OPERATION MANUAL Accessories Please confirm that the following accessories are included.
CD-ES777 SPECIAL NOTES Important Instruction CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
CD-ES777 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system 19 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Contents Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR® are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. General Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 9 Preparation for Use System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 12 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD-ES777 Precautions General Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 4" (10 cm) of free space along the sides, top and back of the equipment. 4" (10 cm) 4" (10 cm) Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC outlet, as pulling the cord can damage internal wires. Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility.
Controls and indicators CD-ES777 1 Front panel Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 5. Power On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD-ES777 Controls and indicators (continued) 1 2 34 5 6 Display 7 8 General Information 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2. CD Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3. CD Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.
CD-ES777 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 14 18 15 19 20 21 16 3 22 23 4 5 6 7 24 25 Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 27, 30 4. Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 5. Equalizer Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6.
CD-ES777 System connections Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. Antenna connection (see page 11) AM loop antenna FM antenna Preparation for Use Right speaker Left speaker AC INPUT Speaker light-up wire Speaker connection (see page 11) Speaker light-up wire AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC power connection (see page 12) 10 05/12/2 CD-ES777(U)1.
CD-ES777 Antenna connection Speaker connection AM loop antenna FM antenna Supplied AM loop antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM and GND terminals. Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not supplied). Black 2 Red White AC INPUT ANTENNA Black GND AM Note: Placing the antenna on the unit or near the AC power cord may cause noise pickup.
CD-ES777 System connections (continued) AC power connection Demonstration mode After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power cord of this unit into the AC outlet. If you plug in the unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll.
Remote control Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). Batteries are not included. 1 2 3 Open the battery cover. Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment (back of the battery cover). When inserting or removing the batteries, push them toward the battery terminals. Close the cover. Notes concerning use: Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.
CD-ES777 General control Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned counterclockwise, the volume will decrease. Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume. 0 ..... 30 MAXIMUM Basic Operation Bass control When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasizes the bass frequencies, and "X-BASS" will appear.
Setting the clock (Remote Control only) 5 CD-ES777 Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY button. 3 button once to advance the time by Press the or 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. In this example, the clock is set for the 12-hour (AM 12:00) display. 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "CLOCK", and press the MEMORY button.
CD-ES777 Listening to a CD (CDs) This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but cannot record. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of the disc or the device that was used for recording. CD playback 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CD button. Press the 1 button and within 5 seconds, press the button to open the disc tray 1. Place the CD on the disc tray 1, label side up.
CD-ES777 To exchange other CDs while playing a disc: Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons for the stopped disc and within 5 seconds, press the button and exchange discs. To remove the CDs: In the stop mode, press the 1 - 5 button and within 5 seconds, press the button. Caution: Do not place two CDs in one disc tray. Do not play discs of special shapes (heart, octagon, etc). It may cause malfunctions. Do not push the disc tray while it is moving.
CD-ES777 Advanced CD playback 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. 1 Press one of the 1- 5 buttons to select the desired disc. Use the direct search buttons on the remote control to select the desired track while playing the selected disc. Selected track number Selected disc number Within 5 seconds, press the button on the main unit.
CD-ES777 Repeat play Random play Repeat play can play all 5 discs, all tracks on a chosen disc, or a programmed sequence continuously. The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically. To repeat all tracks on up to 5 discs: Press the / button twice. To random play all tracks on up to 5 discs: Press the RANDOM button on the remote control. 4 To cancel random play: Press the / button. "R" will go out. To cancel repeat play: Press the / button again. " " will go out.
CD-ES777 Advanced CD Playback (continued) Programmed play CD Playback You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. 1 While in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button to enter the programming save mode. 2 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select the desired disc. To clear the programmed selections: Press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control while the "MEMORY" indicator is flashing.
Listening to the radio CD-ES777 Tuning 1 2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 3 Press the TUNING ( station. Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). or ) button to tune in to the desired Notes: When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stop automatically at that point. Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations. To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING button again.
CD-ES777 Listening to the radio (continued) Memorizing a station To recall a memorized station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a button. (Preset tuning) Press the PRESET ( or select the desired station. 1 2 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 21. Press the MEMORY button to enter the preset tuning saving mode. To scan the preset stations The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically.
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) Tape playback 1 2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 3 Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 compartment or TAPE 2 compartment with the side to be played facing toward you. 4 Press the TAPE (1 want to listen to. 2) button to select the cassette you 5 Press the (TAPE start playback. ) to Open the cassette compartment by pushing the area marked " ".
CD-ES777 Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) (continued) Various tape functions Tape Playback Function Main unit Remote control Operation Play Press in the stop mode. Stop Press in the playback, fast forward or rewind mode. Fast forward/ Rewind (TAPE 2 only) Press in the playback or stop mode. Recording on a cassette tape Before recording: When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded.
CD-ES777 Recording from a CD (CDs) 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CD button. Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with the side to be recorded on facing you. Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be performed. Press the button. 5 6 Press one of the disc. 1- 5 buttons to select the desired Within 5 seconds, press the button to start recording. Recording is started from the selected CD.
CD-ES777 Recording on a cassette tape (continued) To perform programmed recording: 1 Program discs and tracks. (See page 20.) 2 Press the button. 3 Press the (TAPE ). To stop recording: Press the (TAPE ) button. The CD and tape will stop. Dubbing from tape to tape You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. 1 2 Recording from the radio Tape Recording 1 2 3 Tune in to the desired station. (See page 21.) Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with the side to be recorded on facing you.
Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) CD-ES777 Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner, tape) at the preset time. Timer recording: The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time. This unit has 2 types of timer: ONCE TIMER and DAILY TIMER. Once timer play and once timer recording works for one time only at a preset time. For example, if you are away but want to record a program on a radio station.
CD-ES777 Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) (continued) 4 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE SET" or "DAILY SET", and press the MEMORY button. 5 Press the or button to select "PLAY" or "REC", and press the MEMORY button. Advanced Features White Red 9 Switch input with the or button, and then press the MEMORY button. To select the timer playback source: CD, TUNER, TAPE 1 or TAPE 2. To select the timer recording source: TUNER.
CD-ES777 the preset time is reached, playback or recording will start. The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the preset volume. 13 When the timer end time is reached, the system will enter the power stand-by mode automatically. Once timer: The timer will be canceled. Daily timer: The timer will operate at the same time every day. It will continue until the daily timer setting is canceled. Cancel the daily timer when it is not used.
CD-ES777 Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) (continued) Sleep operation The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off automatically. Advanced Features 1 2 3 4 Play back the desired sound source. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "SLEEP", and press the MEMORY button. Press the or button to select the time.
Enhancing your system CD-ES777 The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially available cord as shown below. Listening to playback sounds of Game, VCR, DVD, etc. 1 GAME or VCR, DVD, etc. 2 Connect a TV to the rear VIDEO OUT jack. Switch the TV input to auxiliary. 3 4 5 Yellow Press the GAME/VIDEO button. Play the connected equipment. You can enjoy sounds from the supplied speakers and images on the TV. Yellow White Red Red Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
CD-ES777 Enhancing your system (continued) Troubleshooting chart Headphones Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center. Advanced Features Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the volume. Be sure your headphones have a 1/8" (3.5 mm) diameter plug and impedance between 16 and 50 ohms.
CD-ES777 Tuner Symptom Cannot record. Possible cause Is the erase-prevention tab removed? Cannot record tracks with Is it a normal tape? (You cannot proper sound quality. record on a metal or CrO tape.) Cannot erase completely. Sound skipping. Is there any slack? Is the tape stretched? Cannot hear treble. Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or heads dirty? Sound fluctuation. Cannot remove the tape. If a power failure occurs during playback, the heads remain engaged with the tape.
CD-ES777 Troubleshooting chart (continued) Maintenance Condensation Cleaning the tape-handling parts Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, tape heads, etc.) or on the transmitter on the remote control. Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. If this happens, leave the power on with no disc (or cassette) in the unit until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour).
Specifications As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units. AC 120 V, 60 Hz 135 W Width: 10-1/4" (260 mm) Height: 13" (330 mm) Depth: 12-7/8" (322 mm) P lbs. (P kg) Output terminals Input terminals FM: 87.5 - 108.
z CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.