Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. XL-MP131 Micro Component System consisting of XL-MP131 (main unit) and CP-MP131 (speaker system).
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Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug. XL-MP131...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS XL-MP131 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/...
Controls and indicators (continued) XL-MP131 RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 OHMS MIN. AC INPUT RIGHT LEFT 7 8 9 10. MP3/WMA Total Indicator ......23...
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Tuner Preset Down, Time Down Button ..15, 18, 27, 29 28. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast Forward, Tuner Preset Up, Time Up Button ... 15, 18, 27, 29 XL-MP131 Reference page...
System connections XL-MP131 Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. Right speaker Speaker connection (see page 11) Antenna connection (see page 11) FM antenna AM loop antenna ANTENNA LOOP 75 OHMS VIDEO/AUX RIGHT LEFT RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 OHMS MIN.
Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured. Speaker grilles are removable Make sure nothing comes into contact with the speaker diaphragm when you remove the speaker grilles. Screws (not supplied) ANTENNA LOOP 75 OHMS VIDEO/AUX RIGHT LEFT SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT Black Incorrect XL-MP131...
System connections (continued) XL-MP131 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.
10 - 12). Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit. The remote control can be used within the range shown below: Press the ON/STAND-BY button. Does the power turn on? Now, you can enjoy music. XL-MP131...
General control XL-MP131 To turn the power on Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. After use: Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode. To change the display brightness You can switch the display brightness by pressing the CLEAR/ DIMMER button more than 2 seconds.
The clock can also be set with the remote control. button to adjust the hour and button once to advance the time by button to adjust the minutes and button once to advance the time by button to display the XL-MP131...
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc XL-MP131 This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD format and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, but cannot record on them. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of the disc or the device that was used for recording.
TV or radio. If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc will be skip or not play. 5 buttons for the stopped disc and within 5 OPEN/CLOSE button and exchange discs. 5 button and within 5 seconds, XL-MP131...
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued) XL-MP131 Various disc functions Function Main unit Play Stop Pause Track up/ Track down Fast for- ward/Fast reverse Notes for CD: Remote Operation control Press in the stop mode. Notes for MP3/WMA discs: Press in the playback mode.
If the direct search buttons are pressed while the disc is stopped, press the button to start the desired track on the current disc. Notes: A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc can- not be selected. During random play, direct search is not possible. XL-MP131...
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued) XL-MP131 Repeat play Repeat play can play all 5 discs, all tracks on a chosen disc, or a programmed sequence continuously. To repeat all tracks on up to 5 discs: Press the button twice.
Even if you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode or change the function from CD to another, the programmed selections will not be cleared. During the program operation, random play is not possible. During programmed play, the CD DIRECT PLAY button will not work. XL-MP131...
MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) XL-MP131 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 title.
If you press the RANDOM button in the stop mode, the MP3/ WMA navigation mode will be canceled. cursor button to scroll and select a folder cursor button instead of the ENTER but- cursor button to scroll and select a file. File name button to start playback. button. XL-MP131...
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MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) (continued) XL-MP131 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. Perform steps 1 - 3 in "File search (by folder or title 1/2/3)"...
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When you exit the mode, the programs by folder (or title) name are cleared. When you exit the MP3/WMA navigation mode, programs by track number are canceled. (Programs by track number are cleared when you remove the disc.) XL-MP131 cursor...
Listening to the radio XL-MP131 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 function starts (CD,TAPE,TUNER,VIDEO/AUX).
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2 While pressing down the ton, press the TUNING ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to se- ) button for more than 0.5 seconds. ) button again when the desired sta- PRESET button and the X-BASS/DEMO but- button until "TUNER CL" appears. XL-MP131...
Listening to a cassette tape XL-MP131 Before playback: For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not rec- ommended.) Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions.
When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to Operation ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising Press in the stop from malfunction of this unit. mode.
Recording on a cassette tape (continued) XL-MP131 Recording from a CD or MP3/WMA disc You can record the desired disc using the CD DIRECT PLAY button. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CD button. Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with the side to be recorded on facing you.
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(TAPE ) button. Note: If you hear a whistling noise while recording an AM station, move the AM loop antenna. Erasing recorded tapes 1 Press the TAPE button. 2 Follow steps 2 - 4 in "Recording from the radio". XL-MP131 ) button.
Timer and sleep operation XL-MP131 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. This unit has 2 types of timer: ONCE TIMER and DAILY TIMER.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand- by mode. The "TIMER" indicator lights up and the unit is ready for timer playback or timer recording. button, and then button, and then press the MEMORY/SET Continued to the next page XL-MP131...
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Timer and sleep operation (continued) XL-MP131 When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will start. The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the preset volume. When the timer end time is reached, the system will enter the power stand-by mode automatically.
Enhancing your system XL-MP131 The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially avail- able cord as shown below. ANTENNA 75 OHMS Red White RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 OHMS MIN. AC INPUT RIGHT LEFT Auto power on function: When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
Troubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without call- ing a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center. General Symptom Possible cause...
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Troubleshooting chart (continued) XL-MP131 Cassette deck Symptom Cannot record. Cannot record tracks with proper sound quality. Cannot erase completely. Sound skipping. Cannot hear treble. Sound fluctuation. Cannot remove the tape. Remote control Symptom The remote control does not operate. Possible cause...
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Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, or water on the CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a CD is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight out from the center, along the radius. XL-MP131 Correct...
Maintenance XL-MP131 Cleaning the tape-handling parts Dirty heads, capstan or pinch roller 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 roller, etc., unplug the unit which contains high voltages.
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 fig- ures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
Sharp. shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser.
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