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QT-CD131H
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
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PORTABLE CD STEREO SYSTEM
NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
SERVICE INFORMATION
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair,
please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was
purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact
the telephone number listed below. You will then be
given details of how to obtain service.
please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was
purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact
the telephone number listed below. You will then be
given details of how to obtain service.
- 0345-125387 -
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be ob-
tained from our main parts distributor.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be ob-
tained from our main parts distributor.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair
during the guarantee period, you will need to provide
proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company.
Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at
the time of purchase.
during the guarantee period, you will need to provide
proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company.
Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at
the time of purchase.
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewire-
able (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS
1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as
above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug
must be used.
able (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS
1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as
above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug
must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home
not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the
mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the
mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER:
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and
the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of
in a safe manner.
the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of
in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be in-
serted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious
electric shock may occur.
serted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious
electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the
instructions below:
instructions below:
IMPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
product may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
product may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
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The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.
the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.
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The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.
to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is con-
nected to the earth terminal in your three pin plug.
nected to the earth terminal in your three pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:
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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual care-
fully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP
product.
For the best performance, read this manual care-
fully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP
product.
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If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the
same as that removed from the cut-off plug.
same as that removed from the cut-off plug.
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The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains
lead and not simply over the lead wires.
lead and not simply over the lead wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.
ELECTRICIAN.
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SPECIAL NOTES
●
If the model name contains a parentheses, the
letters in the parentheses indicate the colour of
the product. Operation and specifications are
unaffected.
letters in the parentheses indicate the colour of
the product. Operation and specifications are
unaffected.
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When the FUNCTION switch is set at STAND-BY
position, mains voltage is still present inside the
unit.
position, mains voltage is still present inside the
unit.
Warning:
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never
remove covers unless qualified to do so. This unit
contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains
plug from the socket before any service operation
and when not in use for a long period.
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never
remove covers unless qualified to do so. This unit
contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains
plug from the socket before any service operation
and when not in use for a long period.
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to dripping or splashing liquids.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to dripping or splashing liquids.
Caution:
●
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
As the laser beam used in this compact disc
player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
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Recording and playback of any material may
require consent, which SHARP is unable to give.
Please refer particularly to the provisions of the
Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical
Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any sub-
sequent statutory enactments and orders.
require consent, which SHARP is unable to give.
Please refer particularly to the provisions of the
Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical
Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any sub-
sequent statutory enactments and orders.
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This equipment complies with the requirements
of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as
amended by 93/68/EEC.
of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as
amended by 93/68/EEC.
ACCESSORY
Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation
manual other than those in the drawing are not
included.
manual other than those in the drawing are not
included.
AC power lead
×
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Note:
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The AC power lead is located in the polystyrene.
MAINTENANCE
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Internal care
●
Do not touch the Laser pickup lens. If fingerprints
or dust accumulate on the pickup, clean it gently
with a dry cotton swab.
or dust accumulate on the pickup, clean it gently
with a dry cotton swab.
●
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.
poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts
with a cotton swab moistened with commercial
head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
●
After long use, the deck’s heads and capstan
may become magnetised, causing poor sound.
Demagnetise these parts once every 30 hours of
playing/recording by using a commercial tape
head demagnetiser. Read the demagnetiser’s
instructions carefully before use.
may become magnetised, causing poor sound.
Demagnetise these parts once every 30 hours of
playing/recording by using a commercial tape
head demagnetiser. Read the demagnetiser’s
instructions carefully before use.
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External care
●
Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and
a diluted soap solution, then wipe with a dry cloth.
a diluted soap solution, then wipe with a dry cloth.
●
Do not use chemically treated cleaning cloths or
other chemicals.
other chemicals.
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PRECAUTIONS
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General
●
Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or
insecticides on the unit.
insecticides on the unit.
●
Do not expose the unit to moisture, to tempera-
tures higher than 60˚C (140˚F) or to extreme low
temperatures.
tures higher than 60˚C (140˚F) or to extreme low
temperatures.
●
Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong
magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and
electronic/electrical equipment (home compu-
ters, facsimiles, etc.) which generates electrical
noise.
magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and
electronic/electrical equipment (home compu-
ters, facsimiles, etc.) which generates electrical
noise.
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Hold the AC power plug by the head when re-
moving it from the AC socket, since pulling the
lead can damage internal wires.
moving it from the AC socket, since pulling the
lead can damage internal wires.
●
When cleaning the heads, pinch roller, etc,
remove the AC power plug from the wall socket
as the unit contains high voltages.
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result
in electric shock. Refer internal service to your
local SHARP service facility.
remove the AC power plug from the wall socket
as the unit contains high voltages.
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result
in electric shock. Refer internal service to your
local SHARP service facility.
●
Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from
vibration, and do not place anything on the top
of the unit.
vibration, and do not place anything on the top
of the unit.
●
If the unit does not work properly whilst in use,
set the FUNCTION switch to STAND-BY and
then to ON again.
set the FUNCTION switch to STAND-BY and
then to ON again.
●
If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it
is suggested that you disconnect the AC power
lead from the AC socket for safety.
is suggested that you disconnect the AC power
lead from the AC socket for safety.
Warning:
The voltage used must be the same as that specified
on this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage
other than which is specified is dangerous and may
result in a fire or other type of accident causing
damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any
damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage
other than that which is specified.
The voltage used must be the same as that specified
on this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage
other than which is specified is dangerous and may
result in a fire or other type of accident causing
damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any
damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage
other than that which is specified.
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Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation
in an extremely humid environment may cause con-
densation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, tape
heads, etc.).
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).
in an extremely humid environment may cause con-
densation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, tape
heads, etc.).
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).
Warning:
CD players use a laser pickup which can damage
the eyes if viewed directly. Do not look at the pickup,
and do not touch the pickup directly.
CD players use a laser pickup which can damage
the eyes if viewed directly. Do not look at the pickup,
and do not touch the pickup directly.
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AC power lead
●
If the unit will not be used for a long period of
time, remove the AC power lead from the AC
socket.
time, remove the AC power lead from the AC
socket.
●
Connection of the AC power lead to the unit
disconnects the batteries.
disconnects the batteries.
●
Never use a power lead other than the one
supplied. Use of a power lead other than the one
supplied may cause an electric shock or fire.
supplied. Use of a power lead other than the one
supplied may cause an electric shock or fire.
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Battery use
●
Insert the batteries according to the direction
indicated on the rear panel.
indicated on the rear panel.
●
Replace all old batteries with new ones at the
same time.
same time.
●
Do not mix old and new batteries.
●
Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the
unit will not be used for long periods of time. This
will prevent potential damage due to battery
leakage.
unit will not be used for long periods of time. This
will prevent potential damage due to battery
leakage.
Caution:
●
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cad-
mium battery, etc.).
mium battery, etc.).
●
If the memory batteries are not inserted and the
power is disconnected, the tuner’s preset
memories will be erased.
power is disconnected, the tuner’s preset
memories will be erased.
Battery replacement:
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Replace the batteries when they become weak
and/or recording or playback is impaired.
This may occur even though radio broadcasts
are audible.
and/or recording or playback is impaired.
This may occur even though radio broadcasts
are audible.
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Replace the memory batteries approximately
once a year.
once a year.
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Care of compact discs
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, how-
ever mistracking can occur due to an accumulation
of dirt on the disc surface.
ever mistracking can occur due to an accumulation
of dirt on the disc surface.
Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment
from your CD collection and player.
from your CD collection and player.
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Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly
the non-label side. Signals are read from the
non-label side. Do not mark this surface.
the non-label side. Signals are read from the
non-label side. Do not mark this surface.
●
Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat,
and excessive moisture.
and excessive moisture.
●
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 centre, along the radius.
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 centre, along the radius.
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Cassette tape
●
For playback, use normal or low-noise tape for
the best sound. (Metal or CrO
the best sound. (Metal or CrO
2
tape is not rec-
ommended.)
For recording, use only normal tape.
For recording, use only normal tape.
●
Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with large
diameter reels, or poor-quality tapes, as they
may cause malfunctions.
diameter reels, or poor-quality tapes, as they
may cause malfunctions.
●
Before loading a tape into the cassette compart-
ment, tighten the slack with a pen or pencil.
ment, tighten the slack with a pen or pencil.
●
Cassettes have removable tabs which prevent
accidental recording or erasing from taking
place. Removing the tab will protect the corre-
sponding side from being erased. Cover the tab
holes with adhesive tape to erase or record
again.
accidental recording or erasing from taking
place. Removing the tab will protect the corre-
sponding side from being erased. Cover the tab
holes with adhesive tape to erase or record
again.
Side A (1)
Tab for side B (2)
Tab for side A (1)
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AC power
FUNCTION
TAPE
CD
ON
STAND-BY
TUNER
5
7
6
8
1
2
4
3
1
2
VOLUME
ON
OFF
OFF
X-BASS
Battery power
Sound control
To AC INPUT
AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
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2 "AA" size batteries
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar) for Tuner
memory
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar) for Tuner
memory
●
8 "D" size batteries
(UM/SUM-1, R20, HP-2
or similar)
(UM/SUM-1, R20, HP-2
or similar)
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When inserting or removing the batteries
④
and
⑧
,
push them towards the
ë
battery terminals.
●
Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit
to malfunction.
to malfunction.
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Volume
●
X-BASS
After use:
Set the FUNCTION switch to
STAND-BY.
STAND-BY.
X-BASS
FUNCTION /
STAND-BY, ON
STAND-BY, ON
VOLUME
REVIEW/
DOWN
DOWN
STOP
CUE
UP
UP
PLAY /
REPEAT
REPEAT
STOP/EJECT
F FWD
REWIND
PLAY
RECORD
PAUSE
PRESET
BAND MEMORY
TUNING
DOWN
UP
DOWN
UP
PHONES
PHONES
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