QT-CD131H - Sharp Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 3

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Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or
insecticides on the unit.

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Do not expose the unit to moisture, to tempera-
tures higher than 60˚C (140˚F) or to extreme low
temperatures.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from
vibration, and do not place anything on the top
of the unit.

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If the unit does not work properly whilst in use,
set the FUNCTION switch to STAND-BY and
then to ON again.

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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.

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.

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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).

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.

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If the unit will not be used for a long period of
time, remove the AC power lead from the AC
socket.

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Connection of the AC power lead to the unit
disconnects the batteries.

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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.

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Insert the batteries according to the direction
indicated on the rear panel.

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Replace all old batteries with new ones at the
same time.

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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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.

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Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cad-
mium battery, etc.).

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If the memory batteries are not inserted and the
power is disconnected, the tuner’s preset
memories will be erased.

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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.

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Replace the memory batteries approximately
once a year.

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Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, how-
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.

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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.

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Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat,
and excessive moisture.

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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.

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For playback, use normal or low-noise tape for
the best sound. (Metal or CrO

2

 tape is not rec-

ommended.)
For recording, use only normal tape.

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Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with large
diameter reels, or poor-quality tapes, as they
may cause malfunctions.

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Before loading a tape into the cassette compart-
ment, tighten the slack with a pen or pencil.

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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.

Side A (1)

Tab for side B (2)

Tab for side A (1)

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