Sharp CD-G15000 manual

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    06/1/5 CD-G15000_FR.fm TINSZA128A WZZ MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM MODEL CD-G15000 SPEAKER SYSTEM MODEL CP-G15000 OPERA TION MANU AL Thank you f or purchasing this SHARP pr oduct. T o obtain the best perf ormance from this product, please read this manual carefully . It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. CD-G15000 CD-G15000 Mini Component Sys[...]

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    06/1/5 CD-G15000_E1.fm 2 Important Instruction CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ 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 equ[...]

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    06/1/5 CD-G15000_E1.fm 3 TINSEA128A WZZ General Information CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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[...]

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    06/1/5 CD-G15000_E1.fm 4 Important Instruction CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ 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 vol tage surges and built-[...]

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    06/1/5 CD-G15000_E1.fm 5 TINSEA128A WZZ General Information CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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 distribu- tion channels), revenue-generating streaming a[...]

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    06/1/5 CD-G15000_E1.fm 6 General Information CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ 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. [...]

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    06/1/5 CD-G15000_E1.fm 7 General Information CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ Controls and indicators  Front panel Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 3. Tuner (Band) Button . . .[...]

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    06/1/5 CD-G15000_E1.fm 8 General Information CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ Controls and indicators (continued)  Display Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 3. MP3/WMA Title Indicators . . . . . .[...]

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    06/1/5 CD-G15000_E1.fm 9 General Information CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ  Front speaker 1. Woofers 2. Tweeter 3. Bass Reflex Duct 4. Speaker Terminals  Rear speaker 1. Full-range Speakers 2. Speaker Terminals  Active subwoofer Reference page 1. Subwoofer 2. Bass Reflex Duct 3. Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    06/1/5 CD-G15000_E1.fm 10 General Information CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ Controls and indicators (continued)  Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control T ransmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3. Tuning Up, Cursor Up Button . . .[...]

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    11 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ Preparation for Use CP-G15000 CD-G15000 System connections 75 OHMS FM GND AM ANTENNA VIDEO OUT RIGHT RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 16 OHMS MIN. LEFT REAR SPEAKERS FM antenna AM loop antenna Surround speaker (left) Front speaker (left) Subwoofer connection (see page 15) Speaker connection (see page 12) Antenna co[...]

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    12 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ Preparation for Use CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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[...]

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    13 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ Preparation for Use CP-G15000 CD-G15000  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 deal[...]

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    14 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ Preparation for Use CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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 co[...]

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    15 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ Preparation for Use CP-G15000 CD-G15000 Cooling fan: The main unit and the active subw oofer are built with a cooling f an at the rear of the units for impro ved cooling. Please do not cov er the opening of the fan with an y obstacles, as this will bloc k proper venti- lation.  Demonstration mode When you[...]

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    16 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ Preparation for Use CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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 po[...]

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    17 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ Preparation for Use CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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 th[...]

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    18 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ Basic Operation CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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 . Hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER b utton on the remote control for 2 seconds or more to[...]

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    19 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ Basic Operation CP-G15000 CD-G15000 Setting the clock (Remote Control only) In this example, the clock is set for the 12-hour (AM 12:00) display. T o confirm the time displa y: [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[...]

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    20 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CP-G15000 CD-G15000 Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc This system can pla y back a standard CD , CD-R/RW in the CD f ormat 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 devi[...]

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    21 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CP-G15000 CD-G15000 1 Press the POWER 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 but- ton to open the disc tray 1. 4 Place the disc on the disc tray 1, label side up. Be sure to place 3" (8 cm) disc in [...]

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    22 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CP-G15000 CD-G15000 Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued)  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 au- tomatically. [...]

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    23 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CP-G15000 CD-G15000 Notes for CD: Notes for MP3/WMA discs:  T rac k up/track down is possib le only within individual discs.  The sound is heard during fast f orward/fast re verse with a CD , but not with an MP3/WMA disc. For f ast forw ard or fast re verse of an MP3/WMA dis[...]

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    24 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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 .[...]

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    25 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CP-G15000 CD-G15000  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 go out.  Random play The trac ks on the disc(s) can be pla yed in r ando[...]

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    26 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CP-G15000 CD-G15000 Advanced CD 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 c[...]

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    27 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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 se[...]

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    28 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CP-G15000 CD-G15000 MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) (continued)  File search (by folder or title 1/2/3) Y ou can search and play 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&q[...]

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    29 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CP-G15000 CD-G15000  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 e xit the MP3/WMA navigation mode: In the stop mode, press the CD button. Notes:  The unit searches regardless of [...]

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    30 06/1/5 CD-G15000_E2.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CP-G15000 CD-G15000 MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) (continued)  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 playb[...]

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    31 06/1/5 Radio CD-G15000_E3.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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 turns[...]

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    32 06/1/5 Radio CD-G15000_E3.fm CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ Listening to the radio (continued)  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 powe[...]

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    33 06/1/5 Tape Playback CD-G15000_E3.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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) button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and the "T APE" function is activa[...]

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    34 06/1/5 Tape Playback CD-G15000_E3.fm CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) (continued)  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 occur[...]

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    35 06/1/5 Tape Recording CD-G15000_E3.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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. 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 [...]

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    36 06/1/5 Tape Recording CD-G15000_E3.fm CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ Recording on a cassette tape (continued) 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: Pre[...]

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    37 06/1/5 Advanced Features CD-G15000_E3.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CP-G15000 CD-G15000 Timer and sleep operation 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 timer in com[...]

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    38 06/1/5 Advanced Features CD-G15000_E3.fm CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ Timer and sleep operation (continued) 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 illu[...]

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    39 06/1/5 Advanced Features CD-G15000_E3.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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 the same setting, perform the following operations.[...]

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    40 06/1/5 Advanced Features CD-G15000_E3.fm CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ Timer and sleep operation (continued)  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.[...]

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    41 06/1/5 Advanced Features CD-G15000_E3.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CP-G15000 CD-G15000 Enhancing your system The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially available cord as shown below.  Listening to sounds of Game, VCR, DVD, etc. Note: T o pre vent noise interf erence, place the unit aw ay from the tele vision. Auto po wer on function: W[...]

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    42 06/1/5 Advanced Features CD-G15000_E3.fm CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ Enhancing your system (continued)  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.  Pl[...]

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    43 06/1/5 References CD-G15000_E3.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CP-G15000 CD-G15000  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. Condensation c[...]

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    44 06/1/5 References CD-G15000_E3.fm CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ Troubleshooting chart (continued)  If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external interf erence (mechanical shock, e xcessive static electricity , abnor mal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is oper ated incorrectly , it ma y malfunction. I[...]

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    45 06/1/5 References CD-G15000_E3.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CP-G15000 CD-G15000 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 roll[...]

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    46 06/1/5 References CD-G15000_E3.fm CP-G15000 CD-G15000 TINSEA128A WZZ 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 pr ior notice. The perf or mance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units . Th[...]

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    47 06/1/5 References CD-G15000_E3.fm TINSEA128A WZZ CP-G15000 CD-G15000  Tuner  Cassette deck  Front speaker  Rear speaker  Active subwoofer Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz AM: 530 - 1,720 kHz Frequency response 50 - 14,000 Hz (normal tape) Signal/noise ratio 55 dB (TAPE-1 playback) 50 dB (TAPE-2 recording/playback) Wow and flut[...]

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    06/1/5 CD-G15000_B.fm TINSEA128A WZZ SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORA TION z 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 original con- tainer , will be free from defecti[...]