Sharp CD G14000 manual

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_FRONT .fm TINSZA128A WZZ MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM MODEL CD-G14000 OPERA TION MANU AL T hank you f or purchasing this SHARP product. 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. CD-G14000 Mini Component System consisting of CD-G14000 (main u[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 2 Important Instruction TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 SPECIAL NOTES CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SER VIC- ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of Graphical Symbols: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral [...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 3 TINSEA128A WZZ Important Instruction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use c[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 4 Important Instruction TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) A NTEN NA LEAD IN WIRE P OW ER SERVI CE G ROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, P ART H) GROUNDING CONDUCT ORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS NEC - NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A ELEC TRIC SE R V ICE EQUIPMENT GROU ND CLAMP Exa[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 5 General Information TINSEA128A WZZ 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[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 6 General Information TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Precautions  General  Please ensure that the system 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 and subwoofer.  Do no[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 7 General Information TINSEA128A WZZ Controls and indicators  Front panel Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 3. Power On/Stand-by Button . . . . .[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 8 General Information TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Controls and indicators (continued)  Display Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicator s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 3. MP3/WMA Title Indicators . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 9 General Information TINSEA128A WZZ  Front speaker 1. Woofer 2. Tweeter 3. Bass Reflex Duct 4. Speaker Terminals  Active subwoofer Reference page 1. Subwoofer 2. Bass Reflex Duct 3. Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 10 General Information TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Controls and indicators (continued)  Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control T ransmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3. Tuning Up, Cursor Up Button . . . . . . . [...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 11 Preparation for Use TINSEA128A WZZ System connections 75 OHMS FM GND AM ANTENNA RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 6 OHMS MIN. Subwoofer connection (see page 14) FM antenna AM loop antenna Front speaker (left) Speaker connection (see page 12) Antenna connection (see page 12) T o AC outlet (AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz) T o AC outlet[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 12 Preparation for Use TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 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 speaker s: Conne[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 13 Preparation for Use TINSEA128A WZZ  Placing the speaker system To enjoy the surround effect, we recommend that you place each speaker as shown to the below. Note: The speaker grilles are not removable.  Outdoor FM antenna Use an outdoor FM antenna if you require better reception. Consult your dealer. Note:[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 14 Preparation for Use TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 System connections (continued)  Connecting the subwoofer Use the subwoof er cable to connect the SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT jack on the main unit and the SUBW OOFER IN jack on the active subwoof er.  AC power connection After checking all the connections have been made correctly, [...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 15 Preparation for Use TINSEA128A WZZ Cooling fan: The main unit and the active subwoofer are built with a cooling fan at the rear of the units for improved cooling. Please do not cover the opening of the fan with any obstacles, as this will block proper ventilation.  Demonstration mode When you plug the unit in[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 16 Preparation for Use TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 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 d[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 17 Preparation for Use TINSEA128A WZZ Subwoofer control  Power switch Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn ON the Active subwoofer.  Volume control Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume, and turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume.  Crossover frequency control Adjust the high fr[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 18 Basic Operation TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 General control  To turn the power on Press the ON/ST AND-BY button to turn the power on.  Display brightness control T o dim the display brightness, hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control f or 2 seconds or more.  Volume auto fade-in If you turn off and on[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 19 Basic Operation TINSEA128A WZZ Setting the clock (Remote Control only) In this example, the clock is set for the 12-hour (AM 12:00) display. To confirm 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[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 20 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc This system can play bac k a standard CD , CD-R/RW in the CD f or mat and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, b ut cannot record on them. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs ma y not be play able due to the state of the disc or the device that [...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 21 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback TINSEA128A WZZ  Playback  Playbac k will begin from track 1 on disc 1. After that disc finishes playing, the ne xt disc will automatically play .  After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the unit will stop automatically.  When there is no disc in one of the disc[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 22 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued)  Various disc functions Notes for CD: Notes for MP3/WMA discs:  T rack up/trac k down is possible only within individual discs.  The sound is heard during fast f orward/fast re verse with a CD , but not with an MP3/[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/16 CD-G14000_EN.fm 23 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback TINSEA128A WZZ 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 automatically . Note: If t[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 24 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 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 programmed sequence continuously. To cancel repeat play: Press the / button again. “ ” will disappear.  Random play The trac ks on[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 25 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback TINSEA128A WZZ  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” indicator w[...]

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    08/1/16 CD-G14000_EN.fm 26 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 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 [...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 27 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback TINSEA128A WZZ  File search (by folder or title 1/2/3) Y ou can search and pla y files 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.  Th[...]

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    08/1/16 CD-G14000_EN.fm 28 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 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 b utt[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 29 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback TINSEA128A WZZ  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 simultaneously. To stop playback: Press the CD button.  The programmed contents are not clear[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 30 Radio TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Listening to the radio Auto po wer on function: When you press an y of the following b uttons, the unit tur ns 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 tur ns on and pla yb[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 31 Radio TINSEA128A WZZ  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 for a few hours should there be a power failure or the AC power cord become disconnected.  To recall a [...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 32 Tape Playback TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2)  Tape playback Auto po wer on function: When you press an y of the following b uttons, the unit tur ns on.  T APE (1 2) b utton (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and the “T APE” function is activ ated.  T AP[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 33 Tape Recording TINSEA128A WZZ  Various tape functions Caution:  To remove the cassette, press the button, and then open the compartment.  Before changing from one tape operation to another, press the button.  If a power failure occurs during tape operation, the tape head will remain engaged with the [...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 34 Tape Recording TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Recording on a cassette tape (continued)  Recording from a CD (or MP3 disc) To stop recording: Press the button. The CD and tape will stop. TIMER POWER ON/ S TAND-BY CD TUNER (BAND) 4 3 1 5 4 5 3 2 1 PRE S ET TUNING PRE S ET TUNING VOL. VOL. PHONE S AUDIO IN RECORD/PLAYBACK PLAYB[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 35 Tape Recording TINSEA128A WZZ To perform programmed recording: To stop recording: Press the button. The disc and tape will stop.  Recording from the radio To interrupt recording: Press the button. To resume recording, press the / button. To stop recording: Press the button. Note: If you hear a whistling noise[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 36 Advanced Features TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, MP3 disc, tuner, tape) at the preset time. Timer recording: The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time. Using the once timer and daily[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 37 Advanced Features TINSEA128A WZZ Continued to the next page 4 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select “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 setting. 6 Pr[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 38 Advanced Features TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) (continued) Note: Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-b y 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 [...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 39 Advanced Features TINSEA128A WZZ  Sleep operation The radio, CD, MP3 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 sy[...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 40 Advanced Features TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Enhancing your system The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially available cord as shown below.  Listening to sounds of Portable Audio Player, etc. Note: T o prev ent noise interference, place the unit a wa y from the television. Auto po wer on function: When[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 41 References TINSEA128A WZZ  Headphones  Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the volume.  Be sure your headphones have a 1/8" (3.5 mm) diameter plug and impedance between 16 and 50 ohms. The recommended impedance is 32 ohms.  Plugging in the headphones disconnects the speakers [...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 42 References TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 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 remot[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 43 References TINSEA128A WZZ  If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external interf erence (mechanical shock, e xcessive static electricity , abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is oper ated incorrectly , it may malfunction. If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1 [...]

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    08/1/15 CD-G14000_EN.fm 44 References TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 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.[...]

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    CD-G14000 08/1/17 CD-G14000_EN.fm 45 References TINSEA128A WZZ Specifications As par t of our policy of continuous impro vement, SHARP reser v es the right to make design and specification changes f or product improv ement without pr ior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units . There ma y b[...]

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    08/1/17 CD-G14000_EN.fm 46 References TINSEA128A WZZ CD-G14000 Specifications (continued)  Cassette deck  Front speaker  Active subwoofer Frequency response 50 - 14,000 Hz (normal tape) Signal/noise ratio 55 dB (TAPE-1 playback) 50 dB (TAPE-2 recording/playback) Wow and flutter 0.3 % (WRMS) Type 2-way type speaker system 2" (5 cm) twe[...]

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    MEMO[...]

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    08/1/28 CD-G14000_BA CK.fm TINSEA128A WZZ z CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when ship ped in its original con- tainer , will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the[...]