Sharp CD-MPX850 manual

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 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. MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM CD-MPX850 Mini Component System consisting of CD-MPX850 (main unit), CP-MPX850 (speaker system). Accessories Ple[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 2 CD-MPX850 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[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 3 CD-MPX850 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 can result[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 4 CD-MPX850 Important Instruction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 18) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions : a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fal[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 5 CD-MPX850 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 distribu- tion channels), revenue-generating streaming applications (via Int[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 6 CD-MPX850 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 m[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 7 CD-MPX850 General Information Controls and indicators  Front panel Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 3. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 8 CD-MPX850 General Information Controls and indicators (continued)  Display Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3. MP3/WMA Title Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 9 CD-MPX850 General Information  Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 33 4. Charac[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 10 CD-MPX850 Preparation for Use System connections AC INPUT Left speaker Right speaker Speaker connection (see page 11) Antenna connection (see page 11) Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. FM antenna AM loop antenna AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC power connection (see page 12) Speaker light-up [...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 11 CD-MPX850 Preparation for Use  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 Connect the black wire to the FRONT SPEAKERS minus (-) terminal,[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 12 CD-MPX850 Preparation for Use System connections (continued)  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 in the unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. Notes:  The unit will start the tape in[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 13 CD-MPX850 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 t[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 14 CD-MPX850 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 turn on/off the light, hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control for 2 seconds or m[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 15 CD-MPX850 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 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] Press t[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 16 CD-MPX850 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 device that w as used for[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 17 CD-MPX850 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback 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" (8 cm) disc in the middle of the disc trays[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 18 CD-MPX850 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback 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 automatically.  When there is no d[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 19 CD-MPX850 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Notes for CD: Notes for MP3/WMA discs:  T rac k up/track do wn is possible 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 re verse of an MP3/WMA disc, ref er to playba[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 20 CD-MPX850 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 tra[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 21 CD-MPX850 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback  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 disc(s) can be pla yed in random order automatically [...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 22 CD-MPX850 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued)  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[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 23 CD-MPX850 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[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 24 CD-MPX850 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) (continued)  File search (by folder or title 1/2/3) Y ou can search and pla y files by folder 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[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 25 CD-MPX850 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback  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:  The unit searches regardless of the case, and names f[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 26 CD-MPX850 CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback 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 simultaneously. To stop playback: Press the CD butt[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 27 CD-MPX850 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 last f[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 28 CD-MPX850 Radio 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 f or a few hours should there be a power f ailure or the AC power cord become disc[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 29 CD-MPX850 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 con[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 30 CD-MPX850 Tape Playback Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) (continued)  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 du[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 31 CD-MPX850 Tape Recording  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 side to be recorded on facing you. Wind [...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 32 CD-MPX850 Tape Recording Recording on a cassette tape (continued) 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 t[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 33 CD-MPX850 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: [...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 34 CD-MPX850 Advanced Features Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) (continued) 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 d[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 35 CD-MPX850 Advanced Features 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 setting, perform the following operations. 12 When the preset t[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 36 CD-MPX850 Advanced Features Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) (continued)  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.[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 37 CD-MPX850 Advanced Features Enhancing your system The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially available 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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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 38 CD-MPX850 Advanced Features 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.  Plugging in the headph[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 39 CD-MPX850 References  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 can cause the unit to[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 40 CD-MPX850 References Troubleshooting chart (continued)  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[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 41 CD-MPX850 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 th[...]

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    03/12/17 CD-MPX850 02-42.fm 42 CD-MPX850 References Specifications (continued)  CD player  Tuner  Cassette deck  Speaker 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 [...]

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    03/11/4 CD-MPX850_BA CK.fm Printed in Malaysia TINSEA161A WZZ 07B R AS 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 original[...]