XL-MP130 MICRO COMPONENT 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. XL-MP150 Micro Component System consisting of XL-MP150 (main unit) and CP-MP150 (speaker system). MODEL XL-MP150 POWER/ CD OPERATION MANUAL 0 P15SYSTE M XL-MONENT MICRO COMP Accessories Please confirm that the following accessories are included.
XL-MP150 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.
XL-MP150 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 XL-MP150 Page General Information ENERGY STAR® Program Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 9 Preparation for Use System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 12 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Basic Operation General control . . . . .
XL-MP150 Precautions General z 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) z 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-MP150 Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3. Power On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 32, 35 5. Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31 6. Cassette Compartment . . . .
XL-MP150 Controls and indicators (continued) Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 19 11 12 13 General Information 10 20 21 14 17 16 3 4 ANTENNA FM 75 OHMS GND AM LOOP 5 VIDEO/AUX IN RIGHT LEFT 6 AC INPUT SPEAKERS 1 RIGHT 2 8 LEFT SPEAKERS LIGHT-UP LEFT RIGHT 7 RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 OHMS MIN. SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT 8 9 15 Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XL-MP150 2 7 8 9 13 18 CD 10 11 3 14 19 15 20 16 21 17 22 23 24 25 4 5 6 26 27 28 29 12 Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3. Cursor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4. Character Input/Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . 19, 24 5. Equalizer Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XL-MP150 System connections Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. Antenna connection (see page 11) FM antenna AM loop antenna Right speaker Preparation for Use Left speaker ANTENNA FM 75 OHMS GND AM LOOP VIDEO/AUX IN AC INPUT SPEAKERS RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 OHMS MIN.
XL-MP150 Antenna connection Speaker connection Supplied FM antenna: Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 OHMS terminal and position the FM antenna 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. Supplied AM loop antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP jack. Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, etc.
XL-MP150 System connections (continued) Speaker grilles are removable Demonstration mode Make sure nothing comes into contact with the speaker diaphragm when you remove the speaker grilles. The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll. 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.
Remote control Battery installation 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. When inserting or removing the batteries, push them toward the battery terminals. Close the cover. XL-MP150 Notes concerning use: z Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.
XL-MP150 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 .....
Setting the clock XL-MP150 5 Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. 6 Press the or button to adjust the minutes and then press the MEMORY/SET button. 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.
XL-MP150 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.
XL-MP150 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 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. Press the CD button. Press the 1 button and within 5 seconds, press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray 1. 5" (12 cm) 3" (8 cm) z Playback will begin from track 1 on DISC 1. After that disc finishes playing, the next disc will automatically play.
XL-MP150 Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued) Various disc functions CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Function Main unit Remote control Operation Play Press in the stop mode. Stop Press in the playback mode. Pause Press in the playback mode. Press the / button to resume playback from the paused point. Press in the playback or stop mode. If you press the button in the stop mode, press the / button to start the desired track. Press and hold down in the playback mode.
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback XL-MP150 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. 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.
XL-MP150 Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued) 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. CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback 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.
Programmed play While in the stop mode, press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to enter the programming save mode. To clear the programmed selections: Press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control while the "MEMORY" indicator is flashing. Each time the button is pressed, one track will be cleared, beginning with the last track programmed. Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select the desired disc.
CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback XL-MP150 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. z You can search and play files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3/WMA disc (see page 23).
XL-MP150 File search (by folder or title 1/2/3) 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 / WMA 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.
XL-MP150 MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) (continued) Character search (for folder or title 1/2/3) CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback 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 23. 2 3 Press the NAVIGATION button. 4 5 6 Press the , , or cursor button on the remote control to select "FOL", "T-1", "T-2" or "T-3". To search files by folder name, select "FOL" (will flash).
XL-MP150 Folders or titles can be programmed within one MP3/WMA disc. Folder, title 1, title 2 and title 3 cannot be programmed together simultaneously. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "File search (by folder or title 1/2/3)" on page 23. 2 3 Press the NAVIGATION button. 4 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.
XL-MP150 Listening to the radio Tuning Radio X-BASS (SURROUND) /DEMO 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 Manual tuning: Press the TUNING button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station. Auto tuning: When the TUNING button is pressed for more than 0.
XL-MP150 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 lect the desired station. Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 26. 3 Within 30 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to select the preset channel number. Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset channel 1.
XL-MP150 Listening to a cassette tape Tape Playback Before playback: z For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not recommended.) z Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions. z Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the slack with a pen or a pencil. X-BASS (SURROUND) /DEMO Tape playback 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
Recording on a cassette tape Function Main unit Remote control Operation Side A playback Press in the stop mode. Side B playback Press in the stop mode. Stop Press in the playback, fast forward or fast rewind mode. Fast forward/Fast rewind Press in the playback or stop mode. Before recording: z When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded.
XL-MP150 Recording on a cassette tape (continued) Recording from a CD or MP3/WMA disc You can record the desired disc using the CD DIRECT PLAY button. 1 2 3 X-BASS (SURROUND) /DEMO Tape Recording 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 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. Press the button to choose one side or both sides. ... To record on both sides. ...
XL-MP150 To perform programmed recording: 1 Program discs and tracks (see pages 21). 2 Press the button. 3 Press the / ( ) button to record on side A, or the for side B. ( ) button To stop recording: Press the (TAPE ) button. The disc and tape will stop. Note: To record on both sides, begin with side A. (If recording is started from side B, the tape will not switch over to side A.
XL-MP150 Timer and sleep operation Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, TUNER, TAPE) at a preset time. Timer recording: The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time. X-BASS (SURROUND) /DEMO This unit has 2 types of timer: ONCE TIMER and DAILY TIMER. Advanced Features Once 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 program on a radio station.
XL-MP150 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. 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. To select the timer playback source: CD, TUNER or TAPE.
XL-MP150 Timer and sleep operation (continued) 12 When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will start. The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the preset volume. Advanced Features 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.
XL-MP150 The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off automatically. 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/SET button. Press the or button to select the time. (Maximum: 3 hours - Minimum: 1 minute) z 3 hours - 5 minutes 5-minute intervals z 5 minutes - 1 minute 1-minute intervals 5 6 Press the MEMORY/SET button. "SLEEP" will appear.
XL-MP150 Enhancing your system The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially available cord as shown below. Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, DVD, etc. 1 Use a connection cord to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the VIDEO/AUX IN jacks. When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this unit and the video output to a television. ANTENNA FM 75 OHMS GND 2 3 4 AM LOOP VIDEO/AUX IN LEFT Press the VIDEO/AUX button. Play the connected equipment.
Troubleshooting chart When a commercially available speaker with a built-in amplifier is connected to this unit, you can enjoy sound with emphasized bass. Connect an RCA cord from a commercially available speaker with a built-in amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT jack. ANTENNA FM 75 OHMS GND AM LOOP VIDEO/AUX IN SPEAKERS RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 OHMS MIN.
XL-MP150 Troubleshooting chart (continued) Cassette deck Tuner Symptom z Cannot record. z References z z z z z Possible cause z Is the erase-prevention tab removed? Cannot record tracks with z Is it a normal tape? (You cannot proper sound quality. record on a metal or CrO tape.) Cannot erase completely. Sound skipping. z Is there any slack? z Is the tape stretched? Cannot hear treble. z Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or heads dirty? Sound fluctuation. Cannot remove the tape.
XL-MP150 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. If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1 Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on again. 2 If the unit is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and plug in the unit, and then turn the power on.
XL-MP150 Maintenance Cleaning the tape-handling parts z 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. z When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc., unplug the unit which contains high voltages.
Specifications XL-MP150 Tuner General Cassette deck Power source Power consumption Dimensions Weight AC 120 V, 60 Hz 96 W Width: 7-1/4" (185 mm) Height: 10-1/4" (260 mm) Depth: 12" (307 mm) 13.9 lbs. (6.
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.
