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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 FRONT .fm Thank you f or purchasing this SHARP pr oduct. T o obtain the best performance fr om this product, please read this manual carefully . It will guide you in operating y our SHARP product. XL-MP130 MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM CD-SW300 Mini Component System consisting of CD-SW300 (main unit), CP-S300 (front speaker) and CP-SW300 [...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 2 CD-SW300 Important Instruction SPECIAL NOTES CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC- ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of Graphical Symbols: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is i[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 3 CD-SW300 Important Instruction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Ins tructi ons - All the saf ety and operat ing ins tructi ons sho uld be rea d befo re the produ ct is operat ed. 2 Retain Instru ctions - The saf ety and operat ing ins tructi ons sho uld be retain ed for futur e refe rence. 3 Heed Warning s - All war[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 4 CD-SW300 Important Instruction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 15 Outdoo r Antenn a Ground ing - If an outsid e antenna or cab le system is connec ted to the pro duct, be sur e the antenn a or cable system is ground ed so as to provid e some protec tion aga inst voltag e surges and built-up static charges. Ar [...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 5 CD-SW300 Important Instruction Contents Page  General Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 10  Preparation for Use System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 6 CD-SW300 General Information Precautions  General  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.  Do not place anything on top of the unit.  Do not expose the unit to moi[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 7 CD-SW300 General Information Controls and indicators  Front panel Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 3. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 8 CD-SW300 General Information Controls and indicators (continued)  Display Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3. MP3/WMA Title Indicator s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 9 CD-SW300 General Information  Front Speaker 1. Tweeter 2. Super Tweeter 3. Woofer 4. Bass Reflex Duct 5. Speaker Wire 6. Speaker Light-Up Wires  Subwoofer 1. Subwoofer 2. Bass Reflex Duct 3. Subwoofer Light-Up Wires 4. Speaker Wire 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 4 5 4 6 3[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 10 CD-SW300 General Information Controls and indicators (continued)  Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 11 CD-SW300 Preparation for Use System connections AC INPUT Left speaker Subwoofer Right speaker Speaker connection (see page 12) Antenna connection (see page 12) AC power connection (see page 13) AC Outlet (AC 120 V , 60 Hz) Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. FM antenna AM loop antenna Subwoofe[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 12 CD-SW300 Preparation for Use System connections (continued)  Antenna connection Note: Placing the antenna on the unit or near the AC power cord may cause noise pickup. Place the antenna away from the unit for better reception. Installing the AM loop antenna:  Speaker connection FRONT SPEAKERS: Connect the black w[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 13 CD-SW300 Preparation for Use  Placing the speaker system There is no distinction between the right and left speakers. Note: The speaker grilles are not removable.  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 i[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-SW300 02-14.fm 14 CD-SW300 Preparation for Use Remote control  Battery installation Precautions for battery use:  Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.  Do not mix old and new batteries.  Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for long periods of time. This will prevent potential damage due to [...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 15-25.fm 15 CD-SW300 Basic Operation General control  To turn the power on Press the ON/ST AND-BY button to turn the power on.  Illumination light control When the power is turned on, light illuminates around the display . T o tur n on/off the light, hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER b utton on the remote control for 2 seconds or m[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 15-25.fm 16 CD-SW300 Basic Operation Setting the clock (Remote control only) In this example, the clock is set for the 12-hour (AM 12:00) display. T o con fi rm the time display: [When the unit is in the stand-by mode] Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. The time display will appear f or about 10 seconds. [When the power is on] Press t[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 15-25.fm 17 CD-SW300 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc This system can pla y back a standard CD , CD-R/R W in the CD format and CD-R/R W with MP3 or WMA fi les , but cannot record on them. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs ma y not be playab le due to the state of the disc or the device that w as used fo[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 15-25.fm 18 CD-SW300 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued) 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the CD button. 3 Press the 1 button and within 5 seconds, press the button to open the disc tray 1. 4 Place the disc on the disc tray 1, label side up. Be sure to place 3"[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 15-25.fm 19 CD-SW300 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback  Playbac k will begin from track 1 on disc 1. After that disc fi nishes playing, the ne xt disc will automatically play .  After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the unit will stop au- tomatically.  When there is no disc in one of the disc trays (1 - 5), the emp[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 15-25.fm 20 CD-SW300 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Listening to a CD or MP3/ WMA disc (continued) Notes for CD: Notes for MP3/WMA discs:  T rack up/trac k down is possib le only within individual discs.  The sound is heard during fast f orward/f ast rev erse with a CD , but not with an MP3/WMA disc. For f ast forw ard or fast [...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 15-25.fm 21 CD-SW300 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback  To specify a disc to play You can play a disc by specifying the disc number.  Playback will begin from track 1 on the chosen disc.  After the last track on the last disc is pla yed, the unit stops auto- matically . Note: If a disc tray [...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 15-25.fm 22 CD-SW300 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued)  Repeat play Repeat play can play all 5 discs, all tracks on a chosen disc, or a pro- grammed sequence continuously. To cancel repeat play: Press the / button again. " " will disappear.  Random play The trac ks on the [...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 15-25.fm 23 CD-SW300 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback  Programmed play You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. To cancel the programmed play mode: While in the stop mode and the "MEMORY" indicator is lit, press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control. The "MEMORY" in- dicator [...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 15-25.fm 24 CD-SW300 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback 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 t[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 15-25.fm 25 CD-SW300 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback  File search (by folder or title 1/2/3) Y ou can search and pla y fi les by f older or title 1/2/3 within one MP3/ WMA disc. File search by title 1/2/3:  In step 5, select "T-1", "T-2" or "T-3" and follow the same steps as file search by folder. [...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 26-33.fm 26 CD-SW300 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) (continued)  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. T o exit the MP3/WMA navigation mode: In the stop mode, press the CD button. Notes: [...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 26-33.fm 27 CD-SW300 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback  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 si- multaneously. To stop playback: Press the CD button.  The programmed contents are not cleared. T o che[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 26-33.fm 28 CD-SW300 Radio Listening to the radio Auto power on function: When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.  TUNER (BAND) button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and the "TUNER" function is activated.  / button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of the la[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 26-33.fm 29 CD-SW300 Radio  Memorizing a station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a button. (Preset tuning) Note: The backup function protects the memorized stations f or a few hours should there be a power f ailure or the AC power cord become discon- nected.  To recall a memorized[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 26-33.fm 30 CD-SW300 Tape Playback Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2)  Tape playback Auto power on function: When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.  TAPE (1 2) button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and the "TAPE" function is activated.  TAPE button (remote[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 26-33.fm 31 CD-SW300 Tape Recording  Various tape functions Caution:  To remove the cassette, press the (TAPE ) button, and then open the compartment.  Before changing from one tape operation to another, press the (TAPE ) button.  If a power failure occurs during tape operation, the tape head will remain engaged with t[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 26-33.fm 32 CD-SW300 Tape Recording Recording on a cassette tape (continued)  Recording from a CD or MP3/WMA disc To stop recording: Press the (TAPE ) button. The disc and tape will stop. 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the CD button. 3 Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with the s[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 26-33.fm 33 CD-SW300 Tape Recording To perform programmed recording: To stop recording: Press the (TAPE ) button. The disc and tape will stop.  Recording from the radio To interrupt recording: Press the button. To resume recording, press the / (TAPE ) button. To stop recording: Press the (TAPE ) button. Note: If you hear a whis[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 34-43.fm 34 CD-SW300 Advanced Features Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) 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. Using the once timer and daily timer in combination: Fo[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 34-43.fm 35 CD-SW300 Advanced Features Continued to the next page 4 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to se- lect "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. The illustrations show the daily timer [...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 34-43.fm 36 CD-SW300 Advanced Features Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) (continued) Note: Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode: Canceling the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode: Reusing the memorized timer setting: The timer setting will be memorized once it is entered. To reuse the same setti[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 34-43.fm 37 CD-SW300 Advanced Features  Sleep operation The radio, CD, MP3/WMA disc and cassette tape can all be turned off automatically. To confirm the remaining sleep time: To cancel the sleep operation: Press the ON/STAND-BY button while "SLEEP" is indicated. To cancel the sleep operation without setting the unit [...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 34-43.fm 38 CD-SW300 Advanced Features Enhancing your system The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially avail- able cord as shown below.  Listening to playbac k sounds of Game , VCR, D VD, etc. Note: To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the television. Auto power on function: When you press [...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 34-43.fm 39 CD-SW300 References  Headphones  Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the vol- ume.  Be sure your headphones have a 1/8" (3.5 mm) diameter plug and impedance between 16 and 50 ohms. The recommended imped- ance is 32 ohms.  Plugging in the headphones disconnects the speakers automati-[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 34-43.fm 40 CD-SW300 References Troubleshooting chart (continued)  Cassette deck  Remote control  Tuner  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. Co[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 34-43.fm 41 CD-SW300 References  If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external interference (me- chanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunc- tion. If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1 Set the unit t[...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 34-43.fm 42 CD-SW300 References Maintenance  Cleaning the tape-handling parts  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 [...]

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    03/12/19 CD-SW300 34-43.fm 43 CD-SW300 References  CD player  Tuner  Cassette deck  Front Speaker  Subwoofer Type 5-disc multi-play compact disc player Signal readout Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup D/A converter 1-bit D/A converter Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz Dynamic range 90 dB (1 kHz) Frequency range FM: 87.5 [...]

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    03/11/4 CD-SW300_BA CK.fm Printed in Malaysia TINSEA125A WZZ 06A R KI 1 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORA TION  CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped in its origi[...]