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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. CD-E250E Mini Component System consisting of CD-E250E (main unit), MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM CP-E250E (front speakers) and GBOXS5001SJB1 (surround speakers).
Where plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner. this is not possible, please visit our web-site www. sharp.co.uk/ customersupport. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted else-...
Remote control CD-E250E ! Battery installation Notes concerning use: " Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). operation becomes erratic. " Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the Batteries are not included.
System connections CD-E250E ! FM/AM loop aerial connection AM loop aerial Connect the FM/AM loop aerial to the ANTENNA socket. Position the FM aerial wire and rotate the AM loop aerial for opti- mum reception. Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, or attach it to a FM aerial stand or a wall.
CD-E250E ! Speaker connection ! Placing the speaker system To enjoy the surround effect, we recommend that you place each Front speakers Connect the black wire to the FRONT (-) terminal, and the red wire speaker as shown to the below.
Caution: The speaker may fall if mounted improperly. Check the stability of After use: the wall thoroughly. Sharp is not liable for accidents caused by poor Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by wall stability or improper mounting.
Sound control CD-E250E ! 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.
Setting the clock CD-E250E Within 30 seconds, 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-E250E 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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Listening to a CD (CDs) (continued) CD-E250E " To locate the beginning of a track To interrupt playback: Press the button on the remote control. To move to the beginning of the next track: To resume playback from the same point, press the button.
Advanced CD playback CD-E250E " Starting playback with a desired track Notes: ! The random play will stop automatically when all tracks are You can play a disc starting with the desired track. played once. (The same track will not be played back twice.)
Advanced CD playback (continued) CD-E250E " 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.
Listening to the radio CD-E250E " Tuning Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). Press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button to tune in to the de- sired station.
Listening to the radio (continued) CD-E250E " 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.
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) CD-E250E Before playback: Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 ! For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for compartment or TAPE 2 compart- the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not rec- ment with the side to be played ommended.)
Side A ! When recording on a cassette tape, ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. ! SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising make sure that the erase-prevention tabs are not removed. Cassettes have from malfunction of this unit.
CD-E250E " Dubbing from tape to tape To perform programmed recording: 1 Programme discs and tracks. (See page 18.) You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. 2 Press the REC PAUSE (TAPE-2 ) button. 3 Press the button.
Timer and sleep operation CD-E250E " 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-E250E To reset or change the timer setting: Within 30 seconds, press the TUNING/TIME ( ) button Perform "Timer playback or timer recording" from the beginning. to specify the hour 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"...
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Timer and sleep operation (continued) CD-E250E ! 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-E250E ! Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail- able lead as shown below. DVD, etc. Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the VCR, DVD, etc.
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-E250E ! Remote control ! Clearing all the memory (reset) 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by Symptom Possible cause mode. " The remote control does " Is the AC power lead of the unit 2 Whilst pressing down the CLOCK button and the DISC SKIP not operate.
Specifications CD-E250E ! 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-E250E ! CD player ! Front speaker Type 3-disc multi-play compact disc player Type 2-way type speaker system Signal readout Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser 5 cm (2") tweeter pickup 10 cm (4") woofer D/A converter 1-bit D/A converter Maximum input...
3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.