AUDIO TOWER 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. CD-RW5000 Audio Tower System consisting of CD-RW5000 (main unit) and CP-RW5000 (speaker system). MODEL CD-RW5000 OPERATION MANUAL *RW5000_P01,48(FRONT/BACK) 1 00.7.
Special Notes Important Instruction NOTE 2 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 Safeguards 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated, and should be retained for future reference. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards.
Contents Accessories ■ Important Instruction Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page Special Notes ........................................................................................... 2 Important Safeguards ............................................................................. 3 General Information ■ General Information Accessories ............................................................................................. 4 Precautions .........................
■ General ■ Volume control ● Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated area and ensure The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker efficiency, location and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which occur while turning the unit on with the volume control setting up high, or while continually listening at high volumes. that there is at least 4" (10 cm) of free space along the sides and back.
Controls and Indicators General Information ■ Front panel 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 1 2 3 11 12 4 5 6 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7 8 9 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 10 20 6 *RW5000_P04_11(General) 6 Reference page Cassette Compartment ................................................................... 22 Volume Up/Demo Button .......................................................... 15, 16 Volume Down Button ...................................................................
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 21 22 31 23 32 24 33 25 34 26 35 27 36 28 37 29 38 30 39 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. Reference page Tuner (Band) Button ................................................................. 23, 39 CD-R/CD-RW Record Button .......................................................... 31 CD Button ............................................................................ 18, 25, 28 CD Track Edit Button ............................................
Controls and Indicators (continued) General Information ■ Multi-function LCD display 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 21 23 24 25 26 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. Reference page AM Loop Antenna Terminal ............................................................ 12 Antenna Ground Terminal .............................................................. 12 FM Antenna Terminal ...................................................................... 12 Auxiliary Input Jacks ...................................................................... 41 Phono Input Jacks .....................................................
Controls and Indicators (continued) General Information ■ Remote control 1 16 2 17 3 18 4 19 5 20 6 21 7 22 8 23 9 24 10 25 11 26 12 27 13 28 14 29 15 30 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Reference page Remote Control Transmitter ........................................................... 14 Power Button (No. 5) CD-R Button (No. 25) CD Button (No. 23) CD/CD-R/CD-RW Play or Pause/Tape Play Button (No.
■ Speaker system Speaker grilles are removable: Placing the speaker system: 1 Left speaker Right speaker There is no distinction between the right and the left speakers. 4 2 5 3 6 There are two sounds from the subwoofer. One comes out from the bass reflex duct and the other rebounds from the wall behind the speaker. Bi-amp system: 01. Tweeter 02. Woofer 03. Bass Reflex Duct 4. Subwoofer 5. Subwoofer Terminals 6.
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Connections (continued) Installing the AM loop antenna: ■ Speaker connection Assembling Main terminals (left side of the rear): Connect the blue wire to the (+) and the black one to the (–). Subwoofer terminals (right side of the rear): Caution: ● Connect the speaker wires to the speakers first, then to the unit. ● Never mistake the MAIN and the SUBWOOFER terminals. The stereo system or the speakers may be damaged . ● Only the included speakers should be used with this product.
Remote Control ■ Battery installation Preparation for Use Use 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). Batteries are not included. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment. ■ Test of the remote control Face the remote control directly to the remote sensor on the unit. The remote control can be used within the range shown below: Press the POWER button. Does the power turn on? Now, you can enjoy the music.
General Control ■ Demonstration Mode The first time the unit is plugged, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll. When the unit is in the power stand-by mode (demonstration mode), press the DEMO button. The unit will enter the low power consumption mode. To return to the demonstration mode: When the unit is in the power stand-by mode, press the DEMO button again. ■ Opening and closing the control panel The control panel is motorized.
Sound Control ■ Volume control Press the VOLUME W button to increase the volume and the VOLUME X button for decreasing. 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. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS button. Bass is emphasized. ■ Equalizer When the EQUALIZER button is pressed, the current mode setting will be displayed.
Setting the Clock 6 Turn the jog dial to adjust the hour and within 2 minutes, press the ENTER button. 7 Turn the jog dial to adjust the minutes and within 2 minutes, press the ENTER button. ● The hour will not advance even if minutes advance from “59” to “00”. ● The clock starts from “0” second. (Seconds are not displayed.) The time display will disappear after a few seconds. In this example, the clock is set for the 12-hour (AM12:00) display. 1 2 3 4 Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
Listening to a CD (CDs) This system can play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs just as CD discs. You can play CD TEXT logo carrying discs whose text information is displayed during playback. ■ To play discs in turn (from Disc 1 to Disc 6) 1 2 3 4 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Press the CD button. Press the DISC 1 7 button to open the disc tray 1. Place the CD on the disc tray 1, label side up. ● Be sure to place 3" (8 cm) CD in the middle of the disc trays.
Advanced CD Playback 7 Press the 06 button to start playback. ■ To locate the beginning of a track To move to the beginning of the next track: Slightly turn the jog dial clockwise during playback. After that disc finishes playing, the next disc will automatically play. ● When there is no CD in one of the disc tray 1 - 6 positions, that position will be skipped and the next CD will be played. ● When the last track on the DISC 6 has finished playing, the CD player will stop automatically.
Advanced CD Playback (continued) ■ To specify a disc to play You can play a disc by specifying the disc number. 3 Use the 5 or 4 button on the remote control or the jog dial on the main unit to select the desired track. Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons to select the desired disc. Selected disc number Playback ● Only the chosen disc will be played and stopped automatically. Selected track number 4 Playback order Press the MEMORY button to save the track number.
Advanced CD playback (continued) ■ Repeat or Random play Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly to select the playback mode. Repeat playback mode Each time the TIME button on the remote control is pressed during playback or in the pause mode, the display will change. Random playback mode The elapsed playing time for the current track will be displayed. Normal playback mode 2 Press the 06 or one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons to start playback.
Listening to a Cassette Tape 1 Playback 2 3 4 5 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Press the TAPE button. Open the cassette door by pushing the area marked “PUSH EJECT 7”. PUSH EJECT 7 Load the cassette into the compartment with side A facing you. Press the REV. MODE button to choose one side or both sides. ... To listen to both sides. ... For endless repeat play of both sides. ... To listen to one side. 6 Press the 06 button to listen to side A, or the 1 button for side B.
Listening to the Radio ■ Tuning 1 2 3 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). X or W) button to tune into the desired staPress the TUNING (X tion. Auto tuning: When the TUNING (X or W) button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.
Listening to the Radio (continued) ■ Preset tuning You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a button. 1 2 ■ To recall a memorized station Turn the jog dial to select the desired station. Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Tuning” section on page 23. Press the ENTER button to enter the preset tuning saving mode. Note: The PRESET (X or W) button on the remote control allows you to recall a memorized station.
Recording to a Cassette Tape desired material is properly recorded. 4 ● The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded Press the REV. MODE button to choose one side or both sides. .... To record on both sides. .... To record on only one side. signal (Variable Sound Monitor). ● Do not use metal and CrO2 tapes for recording. 5 Press the TAPE REC button repeatedly to switch to the side you record on. ● Recording will be paused. ● To record on both sides, begin on side A.
Recording to a Cassette Tape (continued) ■ Recording from the radio Cassette Recording 1 2 3 Tune in to the desired station. (See page 23.) Load a cassette into the compartment with side A facing you. Press the REV. MODE button to choose a recording mode, one side or both sides. .... To record on both sides. .... To record on only one side. 4 Press the TAPE REC button repeatedly to switch to the side you record on. ● Recording will be paused. ● To record on both sides, begin on side A.
■ Recordable discs ■ Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) For recording, use audio discs only. This player is equipped with a digital copy prevention mechanism which complies with the SCMS. The SCMS limits the production of digital copies to one generation for copyright protection. If a digital copy (first generation copy) is made from a copyrightprotected digital source (audio CD or the like), no further digital copying (from the second generation) is allowed. The SCMS does not affect analog recording.
Recording to a CD-R or a CD-RW ■ Recording from CDs CD-R Operation 1 2 3 4 5 Press the CD button and load the desired CD(s). Press the CD-R/CD-RW 7 button. Place the CD-R or CD-RW disc on the CD-R/CD-RW tray, label side up. Press the CD-R/CD-RW 7 button to close the tray. CD-R or CD-RW ● While the system reads the CD-R or CD-RW disc, mark flashes. Wait until it lights up. 6 Press the REC MODE button and select the desired CD using the jog dial. Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
Recording to a CD-R/CD-RW (continued) In steps 8 - 9, operate within 5 seconds. Otherwise, the system will go to the next step automatically. ● For just checking, perform step 7 only. ● To change the setting, follow the procedure. Press the CD If the recording time is longer than the recordable time of the CD-R/CD-RW disc, "OVER" appears. Then, the system displays the following information. CDR button.
Recording to a CD-R or a CD-RW (continued) ■ Recording the first several tracks of the CDs CD-R Operation Create your own hit collection. For example, you can record the first track of all six CDs in turn. 1 2 3 Press the CD button and load the desired CD(s). 5 Press the CD CDR button to start recording. (Perform steps 8 - 9 on page 29.) Load the CD-R or CD-RW disc. (See page 28.) Press the REC MODE button and turn the jog dial to select “1 CD T-EDIT” or “ALL T-EDIT”.
Recording to a CD-R/CD-RW (continued) ■ Programmed recording from CDs ■ Recording from cassettes Programmed play lets you select the desired discs and tracks. Recording starts automatically when the cassette is played. Program the desired tracks from CD(s). (See page 20.) Load the CD-R or CD-RW disc. (See page 28.) Press the CD CDR button to start recording. (Perform steps 8 - 9 on page 29.) 1 2 3 Load the cassette. (See page 22.) Load the CD-R or CD-RW disc. (See page 28.) Press the REC MODE button.
Recording to a CD-R or a CD-RW (continued) To check the remaining recording time on the CD-R or CD-RW discs: Press the DISP/CHARACTER button while recording. Each time you press the button, the display switches as follows. CD-R Operation Playing time Playing discs on the CD-R tray 1 2 Press the CDR button. Load the CD, CD-R or CD-RW disc. (See page 28.) Playing time Remaining recording time 3 Press the 06 button to start playback. To interrupt playback: Press the 06 button.
Text editing on a CD-R or a CD-RW ■ Naming discs and tracks You can enter an album artist name and an album title for the disc. For each track, you can enter an artist name and a track title. 5 Select the desired character using the jog dial, then press the ENTER button. Album artist name Album title name Track 2 artist name Track 2 title name ● To correct a character, move the cursor using the 3 or 2 button to the one ● Up to 60 characters each. you want to correct and re-enter it.
Text editing on a CD-R or a CD-RW (continued) To change a character: Example) To change “BEET” to “BEST” 1. Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Naming discs and tracks” section on page 33. 2. Press the 3 or 2 button on the unit to flash the character to change. CD-R Operation 3. 4. 3 Select a character to enter using the jog dial, then press the ENTER button. Press the ■ button to finish. To add a character: Select “TEXT ERASE” using the jog dial, then press the ENTER button.
Text editing on CD-R or CD-RW discs (continued) ■ Text memory view 1 2 3 Load a CD-R or a CD-RW disc. (See page 28.) Press the CDR button, then press the TEXT EDIT button. Select “TEXT VIEW” using the jog dial, then press the ENTER button. After viewing the text memory, you can erase it: 1 2 3 Choose the unnecessary album title using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button again. ● The text data for the specified disc will be erased.
Finalizing a CD-R or a CD-RW ■ Finalizing manually ■ Unfinalizing a disc (CD-RW only) If you select the manual finalizing recording (pages 28 -29), the disc should be finalized after all tracks are recorded or characters are entered. Canceling finalizing of CD-RW discs lets you record or edit text again. CD-R Operation 1 2 36 3 Place an unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW disc on the CD-R/CD-RW tray. Press the CDR button. 1 2 Place a CD-RW disc on the CD-R/CD-RW tray. Press the TEXT EDIT button.
Erasing (CD-RW only) You can erase CD-RW discs only. Tracks recorded on CD-R discs cannot be erased. ■ Erasing a CD-RW track(s) Example) 4 tracks recorded CD-RW Load a CD-RW disc. (See page 28.) 5 Press the ENTER button again. Press the CDR button. Example) Selected: ALL ERASE 3 Press the ERASE button. ● If it is a finalized CD-R disc, “FINALIZED CD” appears. You can not perform ● The remaining time to complete erasing appears. erasing on the disc. ● If it is a CD-RW disc, “UNFINALIZE ?” appears.
Timer and Sleep Operation Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, CD-R/CD-RW, tuner, tape) at the preset time. At the end time, the unit enters the power stand-by mode automatically. Timer recording: Advanced Features The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time. At the end time, the unit enters the power stand-by mode automatically.
Timer and Sleep Operation (continued) 7 Turn the jog dial to specify the minute and within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. Turn the jog dial to specify the hour to stop and within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. 12 Press the POWER button to enter the timer stand-by mode. To cancel the timer playback/timer recording: 1. Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Turn the jog dial to select “TIMER OFF” and then press the ENTER button.
Advanced Features Timer and Sleep Operation (continued) ■ Sleep operation ■ To use timer and sleep operation together The radio, compact disc, cassette tape and CD-R/CD-RW disc can all be turned off automatically. Example: To fall asleep and wake to the same radio station You can play back the same source only (the function cannot be switched). 1 2 3 Play back the desired sound source. Press the MENU button. Turn the jog dial to select “SLEEP”. Then press the ENTER button.
Enhancing Your Stereo System AUX IN/PHONO/DIGITAL IN: To record playback sounds of external equipment using an analog or digital cable (separately available). DIGITAL OUT: To record this CD player's playback sounds using other equipment.
Enhancing Your Stereo System (continued) ■ Listening to the playback sounds from the 6. Press the REC MODE button. Advanced Features connected equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Use a connection cable to connect the unit to the AUX IN, PHONO or DIGITAL IN jack. Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Press the AUX button to select “AUX”, “PHONO” or “AUX OPT.”. Play the connected equipment. If you have selected “AUX”, adjust the input level using the 3 or 2 button.
Troubleshooting Chart ■ General Symptom Possible cause ● The clock is not on time. ● Did a power failure occur? ● Reset the clock. (Refer to page 17.) ● When a button is pressed, the unit ● Set this unit to the power stand-by mode does not respond. and then turn it back on. ● If the unit still malfunctions, reset it. (Refer to page 44.) ● No sound is heard.
Troubleshooting Chart (continued) ■ CD-R/CD-RW recorder ■ If trouble occurs (reset) Messages for CD-R/CD-RW disc loading References Message Possible cause ? DISC A disc other than an audio CD-R disc is loaded. CDR NO DISC No disc is loaded. OPC ERROR Cannot read the CD-R disc. (A CD-R disc cannot be read if loaded.) NOT AUDIO The disc is not an audio one.
Maintenance Cassette tape ■ Cleaning the tape-handling parts ● For playback, use normal or low-noise tape for the best sound. (Metal or CrO2 ● Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. ● When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc., unplug the unit which contains high voltages.
Specifications References ■ General ■ Cassette deck Power source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Frequency response 50-14,000 Hz (Normal tape) Power consumption 200 W Signal/noise ratio 50 dB (recording/playback) Dimensions Width: 7-7/8" (200 mm) Height: 13-7/8" (352 mm) Depth: 14-7/8" (377 mm) Wow and flutter 0.3 % (WRMS) Weight 23.8 lbs (10.
Specifications ■ Speaker Type 3-way type speaker system 2" (5 cm) Tweeter 5-1/4" (13 cm) Woofer Maximum input power (Total) 200 W Rated input power (Total) 100 W Impedance 6 ohms Dimensions Width: 8-1/4" (210 mm) Height: 15-7/16" (392 mm) Depth: 13-9/16" (345 mm) Weight 11.2 lbs. (5.1 kg)/each References 5-1/4" (13 cm) Subwoofer As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.
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.
