Sony XL-MP2H manual

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    04/12/15 XL-MP2H_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. MICR O COMPONENT SYSTEM XL-MP2H Micro Component System consisting of XL-MP2H (main unit) and CP-MP2H (speaker system). MODEL OPERA TION [...]

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    2 XL-MP2H General Information Special notes WARNINGS  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. Neve[...]

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    3 XL-MP2H General Information Special Note Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), revenue-generating streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other ne[...]

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    4 XL-MP2H General Information Precautions  General  Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated area and that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free space along the sides and back. There must also be a minimum of 10 cm (4") of free space on the top of the unit.  Use the unit on a firm, level surface free fro[...]

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    5 XL-MP2H General Information Controls and indicators  Front panel Reference page 1. CD Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2. On/Stand-By Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    6 XL-MP2H General Information Controls and indicators (continued)  Display Reference page 1. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3. Disc Repeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16[...]

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    7 XL-MP2H General Information  Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3. CD Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward,[...]

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    8 XL-MP2H Preparation for Use System connections ANTENNA FM 75 OHMS AM GND Left speaker Right speaker Speaker connection (see page 9) AM loop aerial FM aerial Make sure to unplug the A C power lead bef ore any connections. Aerial connection (see page 9) A C power connection (see page 9) Wall socket (A C 2 20 - 240V, 50 /60 Hz)[...]

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    9 XL-MP2H Preparation for Use   Aerial connection Attached FM aerial: Position the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received. Supplied AM loop aerial: Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM loop aerial socket. Position the AM loop aerial for optimum reception. Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, etc., or attach[...]

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    10 XL-MP2H 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 battery leakage. Caution: ?[...]

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    11 XL-MP2H Basic Operation General control  To turn the power on Press the ON/ST AND-BY button to turn the power on.  Auto power off function In the stop mode of CD operation, the main unit enters the stand-by mode after 10 minutes of inactivity .  Volume auto set-in  If you turn off and on the main unit with volume set to 16 or higher,[...]

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    12 XL-MP2H Basic Operation Setting the clock In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) display. T o confirm the time display: Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.The time displa y will appear for about 5 seconds. Notes:  T o reset the clock if the po wer fails or is unplugged, the unit m ust be in the ST AND-BY mode.  "0:00"[...]

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    13 XL-MP2H CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc This system can play bac k a standard CD , CD-R/RW in the CD f ormat and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, 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 equipment used for recording. MP3: MP3 is a form of com[...]

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    14 XL-MP2H CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued) To interrupt playback:  Press the CD / button during playback.  Press the CD / button again to resume playback. To listen to the track being played again: During playback, press the button. To move to the beginning of the next track: During playback, press th[...]

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    15 XL-MP2H CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback  Direct track search By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks on the current disc can be played. Notes:  A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc cannot be selected.  During random play, direct search is not possible.  For CD-R/R[...]

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    16 XL-MP2H CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued)  Repeat play (REMOTE CONTROL ONLY) Repeat play can pla y single track and all trac k sequence continu- ously . Each time press the button, the repeat mode changes in the following order:  Random play (REMOTE CONTROL ONLY) The trac ks on the disc(s) can be [...]

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    17 XL-MP2H CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback  Programmed play To cancel the programmed play mode: During programmed stop mode, press the MEMORY/DISP button and press the button or STOP button on the remote control. The display will show "CLEAR" and all the programmed contents will be cleared. Notes:  If the disc lid is opened, the program[...]

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    18 XL-MP2H CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued)  Programmed play (Folder mode) To cancel the programmed play mode: During programmed stop mode, press the MEMORY/DISP button and press the button or STOP button on the remote control. The display will show "CLEAR" and all the programmed contents wil[...]

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    19 XL-MP2H CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback MP3/WMA f older mode (only f or MP3/WMA files) T o playbac k MP3/WMA (Windows Media A udio) file There are many music sites on the internet that you can do wnload MP3/WMA (Windows Media A udio) music files. Follow the instructions from the website on how to download the music files. You can then playback th[...]

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    20 XL-MP2H CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback MP3/WMA f older mode (only f or MP3/WMA files) (continued)  Procedure to pla yback MP3/WMA disc T o playbac k CD-R/R W . Note:  If "ERR DISC" is displayed, it means "Copyright protected WMA file" or "Not supported playback file" is selected. 1 Press the CD button, and load [...]

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    21 XL-MP2H Radio Listening to the radio  Tuning 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/FOLDER ( or ) button again. To receive an FM stereo transmission: Press the TUNER (BAND) button to dis[...]

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    22 XL-MP2H Radio Listening to the memorised station  Memorising a station Up to 20 stations for FM band, 10 station for AM band can be preset. Note: The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few hours should there be a power failure or the AC power lead become disconnected.  Listening to preset stations Listening to a cassette[...]

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    23 XL-MP2H Tape Playback  Tape playback Pause  Press the PAUSE button to temporarily stop playback or record- ing. Press it again to resume operation. Fast forward and rewind  Press the F.FWD or REWIND button. When the desired location has been reached, press the STOP/EJECT / button. Automatic stop system:  At the end of the tape whilst[...]

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    24 XL-MP2H Tape Recording Recording on a cassette tape  Recording from CD or MP3/WMA disc 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.  The volume a[...]

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    25 XL-MP2H Tape Recording  Recording from the radio When beat is heard Beat (a high-pitched noise) may sometimes be heard during the re- cording of radio broadcasts. If this occurs, set the BEAT CANCEL switch (the rear of the unit) to 1 or 2 position to reduce the level of the beat noise. Note: If you hear a whistling noise whilst recording on A[...]

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    26 XL-MP2H Advanced Features Timer and sleep operation  Timer playback Before setting timer: Continued to the next page 1 Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer to page 12). If it is not set, you cannot use the timer function. 2 For timer playback, load the disc to be played back. 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power [...]

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    27 XL-MP2H Advanced Features To cancel Timer function: Notes: z After selecting the playback source, when press the CLOCK/ TIMER button to confirm, "SOURCE" will appear and blink for 2 seconds, then change to CD or TUNER mode. z When the preset time is reached, playback will start at current setting if no selected playback source is made.[...]

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    28 XL-MP2H Advanced Features Timer and sleep operation (continued)  Sleep operation The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off au- tomatically. To confirm the remaining sleep time: To cancel the sleep operation: To cancel the sleep operation without setting the unit to the stand-by mode, proceed as follows.  To use timer [...]

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    29 XL-MP2H References Enhancing your system  Headphones  Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the vol- ume.  Be sure your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter plug and impedance between 16 and 50 ohms. The recommended imped- ance is 32 ohms.  Plugging in the headphones disconnects the speakers automati- cally[...]

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    30 XL-MP2H References Troubleshooting chart (continued)  Tuner  Cassette deck  Remote control  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[...]

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    31 XL-MP2H References Maintenance  Cleaning the CD pickup lens  Cleaning the cabinet Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap so- lution, then with a dry cloth. Caution:  Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish.  Do not apply oil to the inside of the uni[...]

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    32 XL-MP2H References Specifications As par t of our policy of continuous improv ement, SHARP reser ves the right to make design and specification changes f or product improv ement without prior notice. The perf or mance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units . There ma y be some deviations from these v alues in i[...]

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    FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN AUSTRALIA REGARDING YOUR LOCAL SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.sharp.net.au OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE 1300 135 022 SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (LOCAL CALL COST APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA) FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN NEW ZEALAND REGARDING YOUR LOCAL SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMI[...]

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    This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve(12) months from the date of original purchase. The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has to be returned for repair. This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting[...]