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CD-E800W(A) TINSE0908AWZZ 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 MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM your SHARP product. CD-E800W Mini Component System consisting of CD-E800W (main unit) and CP-E800 (speaker system).
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant lic- ensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copy- right materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving that authority.
CD-E800W(A) TINSE0908AWZZ Accessories Contents CD-E800W Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page " General Information Precautions ......... 3 Controls and indicators .
System connections CD-E800W ! Aerial connection Supplied FM aerial: FM aerial Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS terminal and posi- tion the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received. AM loop aerial Supplied AM loop aerial: Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM LOOP socket.
CD-E800W ! Speaker connection ! Connecting the AC power lead Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the plus (+) terminal. the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket. If you plug the unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode (see page 9).
System connections (continued) CD-E800W ! Setting the FM/AM span selector ! Demonstration mode The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll. To cancel the demonstration mode: When the unit is in the power stand-by mode (demonstration mode), press the X-BASS/DEMO button.
CD-E800W(A) TINSE0908AWZZ Remote control CD-E800W ! Battery installation Notes concerning use: " Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the 1 Remove the battery cover. operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/ 2 Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
Sound control CD-E800W ! Bass control When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasises the bass frequencies, and "X-BASS" will appear. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS/DEMO (X-BASS) button. X-BASS indicator ! Equaliser When the EQUALIZER (EQUALIZER MODE) button is pressed, the...
Setting the clock CD-E800W Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. " Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. "...
Listening to a CD (CDs) CD-E800W This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but can- Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up. not record. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the When loading a third disc, press the DISC SKIP button to state of disc or the device that was used for recording.
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CD-E800W ! To locate the beginning of a track To interrupt playback: Press the CD button on the remote control. To move to the beginning of the next track: To resume playback from the same point, press the button. Press the button for less than 0.5 seconds during playback.
Advanced CD playback CD-E800W ! Direct search of the track ! Repeat play By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks can be played. All tracks on up to 3 discs, or a programmed sequence can be con- tinuously repeated. Whilst in the stop mode, press one of the 3 buttons To repeat all tracks on up to 3 discs:...
CD-E800W ! Programmed play To clear the programmed selections: Whilst the "MEMORY" indicator is lit, set the You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you CD to the stop mode and then press the like. CLEAR button.
Listening to the radio CD-E800W Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button to tune in to the de- sired station. Manual tuning: Press the TUNING/TIME button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station. Auto tuning: When the TUNING/TIME button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.
CD-E800W ! Memorising a station ! To recall a memorised station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at Press the PRESET ( ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to the push of a button. (Preset tuning) select the desired station.
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1) CD-E800W Before playback: Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. " For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not rec- Press the TAPE (1 2) button to select TAPE 1.
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 2) CD-E800W Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with side A facing you. Press the button to choose one side or both sides..To listen to both sides..For endless repeat play of both sides..
Playing karaoke CD-E800W You can enjoy karaoke to CDs, radio, cassettes, and other external Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. devices by connecting a separately available microphone to this unit. Press the CD, TUNER (BAND), TAPE (1 2) or VIDEO/AUX button to select the audio source and play it.
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CD-E800W " To change the audio mode " To change general stereo source to karaoke Sound of the playback source can be switched among the STE- source REO, L-CH, R-CH, and V-CANCEL (VOCAL CANCEL) modes. Even ordinary discs and tapes not recorded specifically for karaoke The audio mode function is used when the left and right channels can be used for karaoke just by toning down the main vocal.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. ! SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit. Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with ! The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on side A facing you.
CD-E800W " Dubbing from tape to tape Note: Whilst recording, OPEN/CLOSE button is deactivated. It is recom- You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. mended to perform CD recording after closing the disc tray. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Auto restart function: If the recording side is switched from side A to B during recording, Load a prerecorded cassette into the TAPE 1 cassette com-...
Timer and sleep operation CD-E800W " Timer playback or timer recording Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner, tape) at Before setting timer: the preset time. 1 Press the CLOCK button to check that the clock is set to the correct time.
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CD-E800W To reset or change the timer setting: Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button to specify the hour Perform "Timer playback or timer recording" from the beginning. to start, then press the MEMORY/SET button. Note: When performing timer playback or recording using another unit connected to the VIDEO/AUX IN sockets, select "VIDEO/AUX"...
Timer and sleep operation (continued) CD-E800W ! Sleep operation ! To use timer and sleep operation together Example: To fall asleep and wake up to the same radio station Play back the desired sound source. You can play back the same source only (the function cannot be switched).
Enhancing your system CD-E800W ! To record on a tape The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail- able lead as shown below. Insert a cassette in the TAPE 2 cassette compartment. VCR, DVD, etc. Press the VIDEO/AUX button. Press the REC PAUSE (TAPE-2 ) button.
Possible cause If something is wrong with this product, check the following before " The radio makes unusual " Is the unit placed near the TV or calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. noises continuously. computer? ! General "...
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CD-E800W ! Karaoke ! Clearing all the memory (reset) 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by Symptom Possible cause mode. " The vocal part of a multi- " Is the karaoke mode set to "L- 2 Whilst pressing down the button and the X-BASS/DEMO but- plexed disc is not heard.
Specifications CD-E800W ! Cleaning the tape-handling parts As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product " Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and improvement without prior notice. The performance specification fig- tape jams.
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CD-E800W ! CD player ! Speaker Type 3-disc multi-play compact disc player Type 3-way 4-speaker system with passive radia- Signal readout Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup Super tweeter 2 D/A converter 1-bit D/A converter 5 cm (2") tweeter Frequency 20 - 20,000 Hz 16 cm (6-1/2") woofer response 16 cm (6-1/2") passive radiator...
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Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre.
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