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It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. Nous vous remercions d'avoir porté votre choix sur ce produit SHARP. Pour en tirer le meilleur parti, veuillez lire ce mode d'emploi PORTABLE VIDEO CD STEREO très attentivement.
ENGLISH GX-CD5200V Special notes ENGLISH Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right CAUTION: ● This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribu- ●...
Accessories Contents GX-CD5200V ENGLISH Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Page ■ General Information Precautions ......... 3 Controls and indicators .
System connections GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Detachable speakers ■ Speaker connection Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER terminals as shown. Use speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or more, as lower im- pedance speakers can damage the unit. Right speaker...
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System connections (continued) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH Supplied AM Loop aerial: Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM LOOP socket. Position the AM Aerial Adjustment loop aerial for optimum reception. MW/SW1 SW1/SW2 Note: Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause noise pickup.
GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ AC power connection After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket. If you plug the unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode.
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System connections (continued) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ DC power connection ■ Operation with batteries To the wall socket 1 Disconnect the AC power lead, and remove the battery compart- AC Adaptor To DC IN ment cover. Socket: 12VDC 12V socket ● Connection of the AC or DC power lead to the unit disconnects the batteries.
Remote control GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Battery installation Notes concerning use: ● Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the 1 Open the battery cover. operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/ 2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction...
General control GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease. 0 ..MAXIMUM Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME (+ or –) button to increase or decrease the volume.
Setting the clock (Remote control only) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH Press the button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY button. Press the button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. Press the button to adjust the minutes and then press the MEMORY button.
Video CD GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Types of discs Any CD that contains motion pictures can be played. You can enjoy motion pictures with the sound quality of MDs and This unit handles video CDs that support P.B.C. (version 2.0). the picture quality of VHS tapes.
Preparation for video CD playback GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Adjusting the TV and VCR ■ Selecting the video output format The TV and VCR input varies according to the connection method. Video CD is recorded in PAL or NTSC format. Be sure to make the settings correctly. (Then, follow the playback Select the video output format (NTSC or PAL) according to your TV procedure on page 17 to check the settings.)
Video CD playback GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Playback Playback control: Video CDs that support "Playback control" can display still pictures. This function can be used with video CD software (video CDs with Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
GX-CD5200V ENGLISH Caution: Track Press in the playback ● Do not place two discs in the spindle. Track down or stop mode. ● Do not play discs with special shapes (heart- or octagon- shaped). It may cause malfunctions. If you press the but- ●...
Video CD playback (continued) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Playback of a video CD with P. B. C. (Version ■ To move the menu screen (menu screen with 2.0) more than 1 page) (Video CD with P.B.C. only) To move to the next menu screen:...
Advanced video CD playback GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Direct track search ■ To create a bookmark By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks on the current This function marks the desired scene on the video CD to play it back disc can be played.
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Advanced video CD playback (continued) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH To recall a bookmarked scene: Notes: ● Even if the unit is set to the stand-by mode or the function is Whilst in the stop or playback mode, hold down the BOOK changed from CD/VIDEO CD to some other function, the marks MARK button on the remote control for more than 1 sec- will not be erased.
GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Time search selection ■ Disc digest selection You can play back from the desired scene by specifying the time. You can play back a desired track by selecting one from the 9 dis- played tracks on the screen.
Advanced video CD playback (continued) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Track digest selection To cancel the track digest operation: Press the ( RETURN) button. Each track is divided into 9 sections. You can look at the sections and select the scene you want to start Notes: watching from.
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GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ To play back the video CD manually ■ Changing the TV screen display Usually this unit detects the video CD and plays back pictures and You can check the operation of the main unit by the on-screen dis- sounds.
CD playback GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Random play This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but cannot record on them. The tracks on the disc can be played in random order automatically. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of disc or the device that was used for recording.
GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Programmed play To clear the programmed selections: Press the CLEAR button on the remote control You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. whilst the "MEMORY" indicator is flashing. Each time the button is pressed, one track will...
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CD playback (continued) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ To select the desired folder or track by name MP3 disc: MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands for (MP3 discs only) MPEG Audio Layer 3. MP3 is a type of audio code which is processed by significant com-...
Listening to the radio GX-CD5200V ■ To change the audio mode ENGLISH Sound of the playback source can be switched among the STEREO, L-CH, R-CH, and V-CANCEL (VOCAL CANCEL) modes. The audio mode function is used when the left and right channels have individual signals from each other.
Listening to the radio (continued) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH Note: To receive an FM stereo transmission: The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few hours Press the TUNER (BAND) button to display the "ST" indicator. ● " should there be a power failure or the AC power lead disconnection.
Setting the FM/MW interval Listening to a cassette tape GX-CD5200V (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) ENGLISH Before playback: ● For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not recommended.) ● Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions.
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Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) (continued) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Tape 1 playback (one side) ■ Tape 2 playback (two sides) Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
Main unit Remote control Operation ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. Fast Press ● SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising forward/ playback or stop rewind mode. from malfunction of this unit. ● The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
Recording to a cassette tape (continued) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Recording from a CD ■ Recording from the radio Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Tune in to the desired station. (See page 28.) Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment side A facing you.
GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Mixing recording from microphone and tape Beat cancel switch: If a whistling noise occurs when recording from an MW, SW1 or SW2 station, set the BEAT CANCEL switch to A, B or C, whichever gives Connect the microphone plug to the Mixing Mic socket.
Timer and sleep operation Recording to a cassette tape GX-CD5200V (Remote control only) (continued) ENGLISH Timer playback: Press the button. The unit turns on and plays the desired source (Video CD, CD, MP3 Recording will be paused. disc, tuner, tape) at the preset time.
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GX-CD5200V ENGLISH Within 10 seconds, press the button to select "ONCE SET" or "DAILY SET", and press the MEMORY button. Press the button to select "PLAY" or "REC", and press the MEMORY button. The illustrations show the daily timer setting.
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Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) (continued) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode: 1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control, and then 2 Within 10 seconds, press the button to select "ONCE"...
GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Sleep operation ■ To use timer and sleep operation together The video CD, CD, MP3 disc, radio and cassette tape can all be Sleep and timer playback: turned off automatically. For example, you can fall asleep listening to the radio and wake up to tape in the next morning.
Enhancing your system GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ To record on a tape from VCR etc. 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.
Symptom Possible cause If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. ● The radio makes unusual ● Is the unit placed near the TV or noises continuously.
Maintenance Troubleshooting chart (continued) GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ If trouble occurs ■ Cleaning the tape-handling parts ● Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply tape jams.
Specifications GX-CD5200V ENGLISH ■ Radio As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product im- Frequency range FM: 88 - 108 MHz provement without prior notice. The performance specification fig- SW1: 3.2 - 7.3 MHz...
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