Sharp CD-CH1500 manual

Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. T o obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual carefully . It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. CD-CH1500 Audio T ower System consisting of CD-CH1500 (main unit) and CP-RW5500 (speaker system). AUDIO T OWER SYSTEM MODEL CD-CH1500 OPERA TION MANUAL[...]

2 Special Notes Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of proce- dures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous ra- diation exposure. W ARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for[...]

3 Important Safeguards Important Instruction – Important Safeguards – CAUTION All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated, and should be retained for future reference. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety .[...]

4 Contents ■ General Information Page Accessories ............................................................................................. 4 Precautions .............................................................................................. 5 Controls and Indicators .....................................................................[...]

5 Precautions ■ General ● Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 8" (20 cm) of free space along the sides, top and back of the unit. 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) ● Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vi- bration. ● Keep th[...]

6 Controls and Indicators ■ Front panel Reference page 0 1. Cassette Compartment ................................................................... 22 0 2. V olume Up/Demo Button .......................................................... 13, 14 0 3. V olume Down Button ...................................................................... 14 0 4[...]

7 ■ Multi-function LCD display 0 1. Function Indicator 0 2. Extra Bass Indicator 0 3. Random Play Indicator 0 4. Memory Indicator 0 5. T otal Indicator 0 6. Remain Indicator 0 7. Timer Play Indicator 0 8. CD Indicators 0 9. Cassette Indicator 10. Sleep Indicator 11 . Timer Recording Indicator 12. All Disc Play Indicator 13. Level Meter 14. FM Ste[...]

8 Controls and Indicators (continued) ■ Remote control Reference page 0 1. Remote Control T ransmitter .............................................................. 12 0 2. T uner (Band) Button 0 3. CD Button 0 4. Auxiliary Button 0 5. CD Direct Play Buttons 0 6. Memory Button 0 7. Clear Button 0 8. CD T rack Down or Fast Reverse, T ape Fast Win[...]

9 ■ Speaker system Power amplifier Mid-to-high range (200 Hz - 20 kHz) Ultra-low range (60 Hz - 200 Hz) Pre-amplifier Pre-amplifier Power amplifier L-ch Tweeter Woofer Subwoofer Speaker grilles are removable: Make sure nothing comes into contact with the speaker diaphragms when you remove the speaker grilles. 0 1. Woofer 4. Subwoofer T erminals 0[...]

10 Preparation for Use – System Connections – System Connections FM antenna Right speaker Left speaker AM loop antenna AC outlet ( AC 120 V , 60 Hz ) (Not supplied) VCR, DVD, etc. (Not supplied) T ransport screw ■ Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, DVD, etc. (See page 28.)[...]

11 Preparation for Use – System Connections – ■ FM/AM loop antenna connection Connect the FM/AM loop antenna to the FM/AM loop antenna jack. Position the FM antenna wire and rotate the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, or attach it to a stand or a wall. Notes: ● Placing the antenna on the stereo sy[...]

12 Preparation for Use – Remote Control – ■ Battery installation Use 2 “ AA ” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). Batteries are not included. 1. Remove the battery cover . 2. Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the bat- tery compartment. When inserting or removing the batteries, push them toward the ë[...]

13 Basic Operation – General Control – General Control ■ Display brightness (2 levels) Y ou can switch the display brightness by pressing the DIMMER button. DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF ■ Demonstration mode The first time the unit is plugged, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. Y ou will see words scroll. T o cancel the demonstration mode: [...]

14 Sound Control ■ V olume control Press the VOLUME W button to increase the volume and the VOLUME X button for decreasing. ■ Bass control When the X-BASS button is pressed, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasizes the bass frequencies, and “X-BASS” will appear . T o cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS button. Bass [...]

15 Basic Operation – Setting the Clock – T o confirm the time display: [When the unit is in the stand-by mode] Press the DISPLA Y button on the remote control. The time display will appear for about 3 seconds. [When the power is on] Press the MENU button. The time display will appear for about 10 seconds. Note: “CLOCK” will appear or time w[...]

16 Listening to a CD (CDs) ■ T o play discs in turn (from Disc 1 to Disc 6) 1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2 Press the CD button. 3 Press the DISC 1 7 7 7 7 7 button to open the disc tray 1. 4 Place a CD on the disc tray 1, label side up. Be sure to place 3" (8 cm) CD in the middle of the disc trays. 5 Press the DISC 1 7 7 7 [...]

17 7 Press the 06 06 06 06 06 button to start playback. ● Playback will begin from track 1 on the DISC 1. After that disc finishes playing, the next disc will automatically start playback. ● When there is no CD in one of the disc tray 1 - 6 positions, that position will be skipped and the next CD will be played. ● When the last track on the D[...]

18 Advanced CD Playback – T o specify a disc to Play / Switching the time display / Repeat or Random Play – Y ou can select one of the CD playback mode; “Repeat play”, “Random play” and “Nor- mal play”. 1 Press the PLA Y MODE button repeatedly to select the playback mode. 2 Press the 06 06 06 06 06 or DISC 1 - DISC 6 button to start[...]

19 Advanced CD Playback – Programmed Play – Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. 1 While in the stop mode, press the MEMOR Y button to enter the programming save mode. 2 Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons to select the desired disc. 3 T urn the jog dial to select the desired track. 4 Press the MEMOR Y button to save the track number . 5 Rep[...]

20 Radio – Listening to the Radio – Listening to the Radio 1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2 Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). 3 Press the TUNING ( X X X X X or W W W W W ) button to tune in to the desired sta- tion. Manual tuning: Press the TUNING ( X or W ) button as many [...]

21 Radio – Listening to the memorized station – Listening to the memorized station ■ Memorizing a station Y ou can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a button. (Preset tuning) 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in the “Listening to the Radio” section on page 20. 2 Press the ENTER button to enter the preset tuning savi[...]

22 T ape Playback – Listening to a Cassette T ape – Listening to a Cassette T ape 1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2 Press the T APE button. 3 Open the cassette door by pushing the area marked “PUSH EJECT 7 7 7 7 7 ”. PUSH EJECT 7 4 Load a cassette into the compartment with side A facing you. 5 Press the REVERSE MODE button to[...]

23 Recording from a CD Recording – Recording from a CD – ● 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 and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect o[...]

24 Recording – Recording from the Radio – Recording from the Radio 1 T une in to the desired station. (See page 20.) 2 Load a cassette into the compartment with side A facing you. 3 Press the REVERSE MODE button to choose one side or both sides. 4 Press the REC P AUSE I6 I6 I6 I6 I6 button repeatedly to switch to the side you record on. ● Rec[...]

25 Continued to the next page Advanced Features – Timer and Sleep Operation – ■ Timer playback or T imer recording Before setting the timer: While the power is in the stand-by mode, press the DISPLA Y button on the remote control to check that the clock is on time. 1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 T ur[...]

26 6 T urn the jog dial to specify the minute and within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. 7 T urn the jog dial to specify the hour to stop and within 10 sec- onds, press the ENTER button. 8 T urn the jog dial to specify the minute and within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. 9 Adjust the volume using the VOLUME buttons. Do not turn the volume [...]

27 T imer and Sleep Operation (Continued) ■ Sleep operation Advanced Features – Timer and Sleep Operation – ■ T o use timer and sleep operation together Example: T o fall asleep and wake to the same radio station Y ou can play back the same source only (the function cannot be switched). 1 Set the desired playback or recording time (steps 1 [...]

28 Enhancing Y our Stereo System T o the line output jack Red White Red White RCA cord The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially available cord as shown below . VCR, DVD, etc. Advanced Features – Enhancing Y our Stereo System – ■ Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, DVD, etc. 1 . Use a connection cable to connect the [...]

29 T roubleshooting Chart Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service tech- nician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your autho- rized SHARP dealer or service center . References – Troubleshooting Chart – ■ T uner Symptom ● Radio makes unusual noise con- sec[...]

30 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 unit which contains high voltages. A B C D C D [...]

31 References – Specifications – Specifications 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[...]

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