XL-HP404E(A) TINSEA009AWZZ MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM MODEL 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-HP404E Micro Component System consisting of XLHP404E (main unit) and CP-HP404E (speaker system). XL-HP404E OPERATION MANUAL 03/10/20 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Sharp Manuals XL-HP404E(A)_FRONT.
Important Instruction XL-HP404E Special notes Warning: ! When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, mains voltage is still present inside the unit. When the ON/ STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, the unit may be brought into operation by the timer mode or remote control. ! This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so.
XL-HP404E(A) TINSEA009AWZZ Accessories Contents Please confirm that the following accessories are included. XL-HP404E " General Information Page Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 7 " Preparation for Use System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 10 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XL-HP404E Precautions " General ! 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. 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") ! Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the wall socket, as pulling the lead 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 XL-HP404E 1 10 11 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 3. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 25, 28 5.
XL-HP404E Controls and indicators (continued) 1 2 34 5 6 ! Display 7 8 9 10 General Information 14 11 12 13 15 16 17 4 5 6 1 Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2. CD Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3. CD Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 4. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 5.
XL-HP404E 8 9 10 15 20 16 21 11 12 17 22 18 23 13 19 24 3 4 5 14 6 7 Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3. CD Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind, Tuner Preset Down, Time Down Button . . . . . 13, 15, 20, 22 4. Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5. Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XL-HP404E System connections Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before any connections. Aerial connection (see page 9) FM aerial AM loop aerial Right speaker Preparation for Use Left speaker Speaker connection (see page 9) Wall socket (AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz) AC power connection (see page 10) 8 03/10/20 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Sharp Manuals XL-HP404E(A)1.
XL-HP404E ! Aerial connection ! Speaker connection Supplied FM aerial: Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket and position the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received. Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal. 2 Note: Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.
Preparation for Use XL-HP404E System connections (continued) ! AC power connection ! Demonstration mode After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket. 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.
XL-HP404E(A) TINSEA009AWZZ Remote control Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). Batteries are not included. 1 2 3 Remove the battery cover. Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment. When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the battery terminals. Replace the cover. XL-HP404E Notes concerning use: " Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.
XL-HP404E General control ! Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease. Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume. 0 ..... 30 MAXIMUM ! Bass control Basic Operation 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.
Setting the clock XL-HP404E 5 Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. 3 Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) display. 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 4 Press the or button to select 24-hour or 12hour display and then press the MEMORY/SET button. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
XL-HP404E 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 disc or the device that was used for recording. ! CD playback 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 4 Place the CD on the disc tray 1, label side up. Be sure to place 8 cm (3") CD in the middle of the disc trays. Press the CD button.
XL-HP404E ! Various CD functions Function Main unit Remote control Operation Play Press in the stop mode. To exchange other CDs whilst playing a disc: Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons for the stopped disc and within 5 seconds, press the OPEN/CLOSE button and exchange discs. Stop Press in the playback mode. To remove the CDs: In the stop mode, press the 1 - 5 button and within 5 seconds, press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Pause Press in the playback mode.
XL-HP404E 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 whilst playing the selected disc.
XL-HP404E ! 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 repeat desired tracks: Perform steps 1 - 6 in the "Programmed play" section on page 18 and then press the / button twice.
XL-HP404E Advanced CD Playback (continued) ! Programmed play You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. 1 CD Playback 2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to enter the programming save mode. To cancel the programmed play mode: Whilst in the stop mode and the "MEMORY" indicator is lit, press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control. The "MEMORY" indicator will disappear and all the programmed contents will be cleared.
Listening to the radio XL-HP404E ! 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.
XL-HP404E Listening to the radio (continued) ! Memorising a station ! To recall a memorised 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 lect the desired station. 1 2 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 19. Press the MEMORY/SET (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 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 4 Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with side A facing you. 5 Press the button to choose one side or both sides. ... To listen to both sides. To play both sides ( ), start from side A. When playback starts from side B, side A will not be played. ... For endless repeat play of both sides. ... To listen to one side. 6 Press the / ( ) button to listen to side A, or the button for side B.
Recording on a cassette tape XL-HP404E ! Various tape functions Function Main unit Remote control Operation Side A playback Press in the stop mode. Side B playback Press in the stop mode. Before recording: " When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. " SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit.
XL-HP404E ! Recording from a CD (CDs) You can record the desired CD using the CD DIRECT PLAY button. 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 4 Press the Press the CD button. Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with side A facing you. Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be performed. 5 Press the button. Recording will be paused. 6 7 Press one of the 1- 5 buttons to select the desired disc.
XL-HP404E Recording on a cassette tape (continued) Recording from several CDs continuously: 1 Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Recording from a CD (CDs)" on page 23. 2 Within 5 seconds, press the / ( ) button to record on side A, or the ( ) button for side B. Tape Recording To perform programmed recording: 1 Programme discs and tracks. (See page 18.) 2 Press the button. 3 Press the / ( ) button to record on side A, or the for side B. ( ) button ! Recording from the radio 1 2 Tune in to the desired station.
Timer and sleep operation XL-HP404E 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 or once timer recording works for one time only at a preset time. For example, if you are away but want to record a programme on a radio station.
XL-HP404E Timer and sleep operation (continued) 4 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE SET" or "DAILY SET", and press the MEMORY/ SET button. 5 Press the or button to select "PLAY" or "REC", and press the MEMORY/SET button. Advanced Features White Red The illustrations show the daily timer setting. 6 Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. 9 Switch input with the or button, and then press the MEMORY/SET button.
XL-HP404E 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 cancelled. Daily timer: The timer will operate at the same time every day. It will continue until the daily timer setting is cancelled. Cancel the daily timer when it is not used.
XL-HP404E Timer and sleep operation (continued) " Sleep operation Advanced Features The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off automatically. 1 2 3 Play back the desired sound source. 4 Press the Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "SLEEP", and press the MEMORY/SET button. or button to select the time.
Enhancing your system XL-HP404E VCR, DVD, etc. To the line output sockets White Red Red White RCA lead (not supplied) " Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, DVD, etc. 1 Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the VIDEO/AUX IN sockets. When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this unit and the video output to a television. 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the VIDEO/AUX button. Play the connected equipment.
Troubleshooting chart XL-HP404E " Subwoofer connection When a commercially available speaker with a built-in amplifier is connected to this unit, you can enjoy sound with emphasised bass. Connect an RCA lead from a commercially available speaker with a built-in amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT socket. Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician.
XL-HP404E ! Cassette deck ! Tuner " " " " " " 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.
Maintenance XL-HP404E ! Cleaning the tape-handling parts ! Condensation 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 XL-HP404E 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. ! Tuner ! General ! Cassette deck Weight AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz 100 W Width: 185 mm (7-1/4") Height: 260 mm (10-1/4") Depth: 307 mm (12") 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs.
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WARRANTY Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.
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