MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL MODEL XL-530H 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. CONTENTS Page SPECIAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 SOUND CONTROL . . . . .
SPECIAL NOTES NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three pin plug. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a nonrewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used.
PRECAUTIONS ACCESSORIES ■ General Remote control × 1 ● Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free space along the sides, top and back of the equipment. ● Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or insecticides on the unit. ● Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60˚C (140˚F) or to extreme low temperatures.
PREPARATION FOR USE ■ Aerial connection ● Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket before connecting or disconnecting any component. 1 3 2 ■ Speaker connection Left speaker Right speaker (1) FM aerial (2) AM loop aerial ANTENNA FM AM LOOP SPEAKERS LEFT Connect the aerial wire to the ANTENNA socket. RIGHT (1) FM aerial Position the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received. RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 4 OHMS MIN.
(Continued) ■ Remote control ■ Connecting the AC power lead ● 2 "AA" size batteries ( U M / SU M - 3, R 6, HP-7 or similar) AC 230 V, 50 Hz ● Batteries are not included. To AC INPUT To an AC socket Connect the AC power lead to the AC power input socket, then connect the AC power lead plug to an AC socket. Notes: ● Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket if the unit is not to be used for a prolonged period of time. ● Never use a power lead other than the one supplied.
SOUND CONTROL ■ Volume ■ Treble (Remote control) (Main unit) (Main unit) VOLUME / MULTI JOG VOLUME / MULTI JOG PRESET CD CD DO W N UP CD DO W N UP CD PRESET (Remote control) 0 1 2 28 29 30 (Main unit operation) When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anticlockwise, the volume will decrease.
SETTING THE CLOCK 1 (Main unit operation) 2 In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) system. Press the CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP button to enter the time check mode. Within 3 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET button. 3 Turn the jog dial to select the time display mode. "0:00" → The 24-hour display will appear. (0:00 - 23:59) "AM 12:00" → The 12-hour display will appear. (AM 12:00 - PM 11:59) ● Note that this can only be set when the unit is first installed or it has been reset (see page 16).
COMPACT DISC OPERATION ■ Care of compact discs Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from your CD collection and player. ● Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label side. Signals are read from the non-label side. Do not mark this surface. ● Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive moisture.
(Continued) ■ APSS (Auto Program Search System) APSS automatically locates the beginning of any track. To listen again to the track being played: (Main unit operation) VOLUME /JOG 1 Press the VOLUME/JOG button. ● The track number will flash. Jog dial 2 Whilst the track number is flashing, turn the jog dial anti-clockwise. (Remote control operation) Press the 5 3 button for less than 0.5 seconds during playback.
(Continued) ■ APMS (Automatic Programmable 1 Music Selector) ● The CD can be programmed to play the tracks in any order, or skip certain tracks. 6 2,4 1 2 3 Load a compact disc and close the CD compartment. Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to prepare for programming. ● "MEMORY" will flash. 3 CLEAR 2,4 6 3 4 Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button. ● The selected track number and the programmed playback order will be displayed.
CASSETTE OPERATION ■ Cassette tape ● For playback, use normal or low-noise tape for the best sound. (Metal or CrO2 tape is not recommended.) For recording, use only normal tape. ● Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with large diameter reels, or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions. ● Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the slack with a pen or pencil. ● Cassettes have removable tabs which prevent accidental recording or erasing from taking place.
RADIO OPERATION ■ Tuning ■ Preset tuning You can store up to 30 stations in memory (30 stations consisting of any combination of FM and AM stations you like) and recall them at the push of a button. (Main unit operation) 1 (Main unit operation) 2 4 3,5,6 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 2,4 Press the FUNCTION button until "FM" or "AM" appears in the display. Press the BAND button to select the desired frequency band.
(Continued) To recall a memorised station: To clear a memorised station: (Main unit operation) 1 1 3 2 1 2 PRESET ( ) 3 4 4 2 Press the VOLUME/JOG button. Turn the jog dial to select the preset channel number you want to erase. Press the MEMORY/SET button. Within 5 seconds, press the CLEAR button. ■ Preset memory scan The stations saved in the preset memory can be scanned automatically. (Main unit operation) 1 (Remote control operation) Press the VOLUME/JOG button.
RECORDING ● When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is being properly recorded. ● The ALC (Automatic Record Level Control) circuit automatically controls the level of the input signal used for recording. ● The VOLUME, BASS and TREBLE controls may be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal. (Variable Sound Monitor) ● Metal and CrO2 tapes should not be used for recording.
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER ● Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock setting is correct. (Page 6) ■ Timer playback 1 1 3 2 2 2,5,6 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the FUNCTION button to select the desired function, and then adjust the sound volume using the VOLUME control. Press the CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP button repeatedly until " " is displayed. f 4 Within 6 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET button. ● If more than 6 seconds have passed, start again from step 3.
(Continued) ■ Sleep operation The radio, compact disc and cassette deck can all be turned off automatically. (Remote control operation) 1 2 Play back the desired sound source. Press the SLEEP button. ● The sleep timer is initially set to 3 hours. 2 4 To change the sleep time: Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the desired sleep time. The time will decrease as follows. ● The amount of sleep time can also be changed whilst in the sleep mode.
HEADPHONES MAINTENANCE ■ Internal care ● Do not touch the Laser pickup lens. If fingerprints or dust accumulate on the pickup, clean it gently with a dry cotton swab. ● Dirty heads, capstan or pinch roller can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. ● After long use, the deck’s heads and capstan may become magnetised, causing poor sound.
SPECIFICATIONS As a 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. ■ Main unit ● General Power source: Power consumption: Dimensions: Weight: AC 230 V, 50 Hz Stand-by; 0.
TERMS OF GUARANTEE Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. ("Sharp") guarantees to provide for the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp. 2.
