MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM MODEL CD-G20000 SPEAKER SYSTEM MODEL CP-G20000S Accessories Please confirm that the following accessories are included. OPERATION MANUAL 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-G20000 CP-G20000S SPECIAL NOTES NOTE This has been tested to Class B digital pursuant to Part the the limits for a These terference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 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-G20000 CP-G20000S 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 ENERGY Y ST TAR Program Information Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR T ® are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. General Information Page Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 10 Preparation for Use System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 - 15 Remote control . . . . .
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Precautions General Please ensure that the system 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) 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. 4" (10 cm) General Information In case of an electrical storm, unplug the system for safety.
Controls and indicators CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Front panel Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 3. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5. Power On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Controls and indicators (continued) Display General Information Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 3. MP3/WMA Title Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 4. MP3 Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5. WMA Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Front speaker 3 2 4 General Information 1 1. Woofers 2. Tweeter 3. Bass Reflex Duct 4. Speaker Terminals Rear speaker 1. Full-range Speakers 2. Speaker Terminals 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 2 7 8 Active subwoofer Reference page 1. Subwoofer 2. Bass Reflex Duct 3. Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5. Crossover Frequency Control . . . . . . . .
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Controls and indicators (continued) Remote control 1 9 General Information 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 21 18 22 19 23 24 20 25 14 15 5 26 27 28 29 6 7 8 17 16 Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3. Tuning Up, Cursor Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 4.
System connections CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before making any connections. Active Subwoofer Rear speaker (right) Front speaker (right) FM antenna AM loop antenna Front speaker (left) Subwoofer connection (see page 14) Rear speaker (left) Active Subwoofer Subwoofer connection (see page 14) ANTENNA FM GND AM 75 OHMS VIDEO OUT REAR SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 16 OHMS MIN.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S System connections (continued) Antenna connection Preparation for Use Supplied FM antenna: Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 OHMS jack and position the FM antenna wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received. 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.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Placing the speaker system Outdoor FM antenna To enjoy the surround effect, we recommend that you place each speaker as shown to the below. Use an outdoor FM antenna if you require better reception. Consult your dealer.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S System connections (continued) Make sure to unplug the AC power cord of the main unit before making any connections. Connecting the subwoofer AC power connection 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. Use the subwoofer cable to connect the SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT jack on the main unit and the SUBWOOFER IN jack on the active subwoofer.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Cooling fan: The main unit and the active subwoofer are built with a cooling fan at the rear of the units for improved cooling. Please do not cover the opening of the fan with any obstacles, as this will block proper ventilation. Demonstration mode When you plug the unit in for the first time, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Remote control Battery installation Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). Batteries are not included. 1 2 Preparation for Use 3 Open the battery cover. Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment. 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.
Subwoofer control CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Before you turn the system on/off on the main unit, minimize the speaker volume on the main unit and turn the VOLUME control of the subwoofer to "–". Speaker light up The speaker unit surface will light up and blink according to BASS SOUND LEVEL. During STANDBY MODE (low power consumption mode): When subwoofer is turned ON, no light will be emitted from the subwoofer unit. Notes: Observe the following to avoid malfunction and sound distortion.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S 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 Bass control (X-BASS) Basic Operation 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-G20000 CP-G20000S Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY button. or button once to advance the time by Press the 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 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 4 Press the or button to select 12-hour or 24-hour display and then press the MEMORY button. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD format and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, but cannot record on them. 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. MP3: MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S 1 Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 2 3 Press the CD button. 4 Place the disc on the disc tray 1, label side up. Be sure to place 3" (8 cm) disc in the middle of the disc trays. 5" (12 cm) 5 Press the but- 3" (8 cm) button to close the disc tray 1.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued) CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Playback will begin from track 1 on disc 1. After that disc finishes playing, the next disc will automatically play. After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the unit will stop automatically. When there is no disc in one of the disc trays (1 - 5), the empty tray will be skipped to the next tray with a disc.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Notes for MP3/WMA discs: Track up/track down is possible only within individual discs. The sound is heard during fast forward/fast reverse with a CD, but not with an MP3/WMA disc. For fast forward or fast reverse of an MP3/WMA disc, refer to playback time on the display. Fast forward/fast reverse is possible only within individual tracks. When the end of the track is reached during fast forward, the next track will be played.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc 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. CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback 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.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S 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 random play all tracks on up to 5 discs: Press the RANDOM button on the remote control. To repeat all tracks on up to 5 discs: Press the / button three times. To repeat desired tracks: Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Programmed play" section on page 26 and then press the / button twice.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued) Programmed play CD or MP3/WMA disc 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. 3 4 To clear the programmed selections: Press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control while the "MEMORY" indicator is flashing.
MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) MP3/WMA navigation: You can search and play files by folder or title. For example, when you assign three titles to a file, enter genre (such as jazz) as title 1, album name as title 2, and music title as title 3 to search the file by any title. You can search and play files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3/WMA disc (see page 28). By entering a name, you can search files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3/WMA disc (see page 29).
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) (continued) File search (by folder or title 1/2/3) CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback You can search and play files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3/ WMA disc. 1 Press one of the 1 5 buttons to select a disc tray containing an MP3/WMA disc. 2 Press the disc. 3 Press the CD button to stop playback. "NAVI READ" appears and the display shows the total number of folders and files on the selected disc.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Character search (for folder or title 1/2/3) By entering a name, you can search files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3/WMA disc. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "File search (by folder or title 1/2/3)" on page 28. 2 3 Press the NAVIGATION button. 5 6 If the search word is not in the folder (or title) name, "NOT FOUND" appears and the menu returns. Folder Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Press the CHARACTER button for 2 seconds. The display will be ready for editing characters.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) (continued) Programmed play (for folder, title 1/2/3) Folders or titles can be programmed within one MP3/WMA disc. Folder, title 1, title 2 and title 3 cannot be programmed together simultaneously. CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback 1 2 3 4 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "File search (by folder or title 1/2/3)" on page 28. Press the , , or cursor button on the remote control to select "FOL", "T-1", "T-2" or "T-3" and then press the ENTER button.
Listening to the radio CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Tuning 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). Press the TUNING ( station. or ) button to tune in to the desired Manual tuning: Press the TUNING ( or ) button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station. Auto tuning: When the TUNING ( or ) button is pressed for more than 0.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S 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 31. 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. 5 Press the / (TAPE to start playback. Open the cassette compartment by pushing the area marked " ".
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S 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/ Fast 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-G20000 CP-G20000S Recording from a CD (or MP3 disc) 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-G20000 CP-G20000S Recording on a cassette tape (continued) To perform programmed recording: 1 Program discs and tracks. (See page 26.) 2 Press the button. 3 Press the / button. To stop recording: Press the button. The disc 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 Load a prerecorded cassette into the TAPE 1 cassette compartment. Insert a blank tape into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment.
Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, MP3 disc, 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-G20000 CP-G20000S 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 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-G20000 CP-G20000S When 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-G20000 CP-G20000S Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) (continued) Sleep operation The radio, CD, MP3 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-G20000 CP-G20000S The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially available cord as shown below. Game system, VCR, DVD player, etc. Listening to sounds of Game, VCR, DVD, etc. 1 Connect a video game system, VCR, DVD, etc. to the front GAME INPUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L and R) jacks. 2 Connect a TV to the rear VIDEO OUT jack. Switch the TV input to auxiliary. Yellow White Press the GAME/VIDEO button. Play the connected equipment.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S 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-G20000 CP-G20000S 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 slack in the tape? Is the tape stretched? Cannot hear treble. Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or heads dirty? Sound fluctuation. Cannot remove the tape.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Troubleshooting chart (continued) If trouble occurs Before transporting the unit When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction. Remove all CDs from the unit. Make sure there is no CD in the disc tray. Then, set the unit to the power stand-by mode. Carrying the unit with discs left inside can damage the unit.
Maintenance CD-G20000 CP-G20000S 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.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S 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.
CD-G20000 CP-G20000S Tuner FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz AM: 530 - 1,720 kHz Cassette deck Frequency response 50 - 14,000 Hz (normal tape) Signal/noise ratio 55 dB (TAPE-1 playback) 50 dB (TAPE-2 recording/playback) Wow and flutter 0.
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.