CD-DVD500 (serv.man7). Operations - Sharp Audio Service Manual (repair manual)

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Press the CLOCK button.
The time display will appear for about 5 seconds.

Note:
The “CLOCK” or time will flash at the push of the CLOCK button when the AC power
supply is restored after a power failure or unplugging the unit.
Readjust the clock as follows.

To readjust the clock:
Perform “Setting the Clock” from the beginning.
If the time display is flashing, step 3 (for selecting the 24-hour or 12-hour display) will
be skipped.

To change the 24-hour or 12-hour display:
1. Clear all the programmed contents.
     [Refer to “Clearing all the memory (reset)”.]
2. Perform “Setting the Clock” from the beginning.

In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) display.

Press the TUNING/TIME (

or 

) button once to advance the time by 1

hour. Hold it down to advance continuously.
When the 12-hour display is selected, “AM” will change automatically to “PM”.

Press the TUNING/TIME (

or 

) button once to advance the time by 1

minute. Hold it down to change the time in 5-minute intervals.
The hour will not advance even if minutes advance from “59” to “00”.
The clock begins counting from “0” seconds. (Seconds are not displayed.)
The time display will disappear after a few seconds.

Note that this can only be set when the unit is first installed or it has been reset.

“0:00”

→

The 24-hour display will appear. (0:00 - 23:59)

“AM 12:00”

→

The 12-hour display will appear. (AM 12:00 - PM 11:59)

“AM 0:00”

→

The 12-hour display will appear. (AM 0:00 - PM 11:59)

Face the remote control directly to the remote sensor on the unit.

The remote control can be used within the range shown:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button. Does the power turn on? Now, you can enjoy your system.

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RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide.
These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme
signals. They send their station names, and information about the type of
programme such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, “RDS” and the station name will be displayed.
“TP” (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast car-
ries traffic information, and “TA” (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic in-
formation is on air.
“EON” will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is broad-
cast.
“PTYI” (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is received.
“RT” (Radio Text) will appear whilst the unit receives the Radio text data.

Station name (PS)

Programme type (PTY)

(8 languages)

Programme type (PTY)

(English fixed)

Radio text (RT)

Frequency

When you are tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an RDS station
which sends weak signal, the display will change in the following order:

FM 98.80 MHz

NO PS

NO PTY

NO RT

Programmes about people and things that influence them individually
or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and
society.

Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature of
existence and ethics.

Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone
or at a public forum.

Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far desti-
nations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use
for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affecting im-
mediate travel where TP/TA should be used.

Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listener
might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique col-
lecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.

Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.

Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melody
and narrative story line.

Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country’s lan-
guage, as opposed to International ‘Pop’ which is usually US or UK in-
spired and in English.

Music from the so-called “golden age” of popular music.

Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation,
usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be
based on historical events or people.

Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investiga-
tive style.

Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receivers.

Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to
give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.

No programme type (receive only).

Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.

Traffic announcements are being broadcast.

Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and
TA (Traffic Announcement).
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.

Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage
and actuality.

Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally
in different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analy-
sis.

Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.

Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.

Programme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal element
is fundamental.

All radio plays and serials.

Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture,
including language, theatre, etc.

Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.

Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include:
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.

Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-
rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales
charts.

Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by young
musicians.

Current contemporary music considered to be “easy- listening”, as op-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music styles,
Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not always,
vocal, and usually of short duration.

Classical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Examples
of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or choral
works.

Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music,
etc., and including Grand Opera.

Musical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are
examples.

Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.

Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.

For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.

Note:
When you select a programme in the EON stand-by mode, the unit will display “TI”
instead of “TA”.

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Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service tech-
nician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your
authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.

The clock is not accurate.

When a button is pressed, the unit
does not respond.

No sound is heard.

The balance between the left and
right channels is bad.

Hum or excessive noise.

No sound is heard, or the sound
is too low, from the centre or sur-
round speakers.

The timer indicator is flashing.

Did a power failure occur?
Reset the clock.

Set this unit to the power stand-by mode
and then turn it back on.
If the unit still malfunctions, reset it.

Is the volume level set to “0”?
Are the headphones connected?
Are the speaker wires disconnected?

Are the front and surround speakers
connected to the wrong channels?
If an external unit is connected, are the left
and right channels connected improperly?

Is the speaker lead plugged in incorrectly?
Does the speaker lead run past other
electronic equipment?
Are the plugs or terminals dirty?

Is the “speaker size” item set to “NO” in
the “setup” operation (page 42)?
Is the volume too low?

Is the speaker wire shorted?
Was the unit used at high volume for
many hours?

The remote control does not op-
erate.

Is the AC power lead of the unit un-
plugged?
Is the battery polarity wrong?
Are the batteries dead?
Is the distance or angle incorrect?
Does the remote control sensor receive
strong light?

Radio makes constant unusual
noise or static.

Is the unit placed near the TV or com-
puter?
Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial placed
improperly?
Move the AC power lead away from the
aerial if located near.

Cannot record.

Cannot record tracks with proper
sound quality.
Cannot erase completely.

Sound skipping.
Cannot hear treble.
Sound fluctuation.

Cannot remove the tape.

Is the erase-protection tab removed?

Is it a normal tape?
(You cannot record on a metal or CrO

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tape.)

Is there any slack?
Is the tape stretched?
Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or heads
dirty?

If a power failure occurs during playback,
the heads remain engaged with the tape.
Do not open the compartment forcibly.
Wait until electricity resumes.

No image from the DVD video
appears on the screen of a con-
nected device.

Playback does not start.
Playback stops in the middle or is
not performed properly.

Playback sounds are skipped, or
stopped in the middle of a track.

Make sure the channel of the connected
TV is set to VIDEO or AV.
Make sure video cables are connected
correctly.

Is the disc loaded upside down?
Does the disc dissatisfy the standards?
Is the disc distorted or scratched?

Is the unit located near excessive vibrations?
Is the disc very dirty?
Has condensation formed inside the unit?

When only TIMER indicator is flashing (other indicators have gone out), the unit is
overheated.
Due to a problem in the speaker circuit, the unit will enter the stand-by mode automati-
cally.
In this case, take the following corrective
actions.

The higher volume causes to flash the timer indicator. If it happens, lower the
volume.

the disc tray.
Remove all discs from the unit.

the disc tray.
Make sure that “NO DISC” is displayed.

Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environ-
ment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (DVD/CD pickup, tape heads, etc.)
or on the transmitter on the remote control.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
If this happens, leave the power on with no disc (or cassette) in the unit until normal
playback is possible (about 1 hour). Wipe off any condensation on the transmitter with
a soft cloth before operating the unit.

When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, ex-
cessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is oper-
ated incorrectly, it may malfunction.

Note:
If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the memory by resetting it.

This operation will erase all data stored in memory including clock, timer settings and
tuner preset.

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