MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
MODEL
OPERATION MANUAL
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.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Special Notes
WARNINGS
???When the
???This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless quali???ed 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.
???To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
???Do not turn the volume on to full at switch on. Listen to music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Note for users in Australia:
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving that authority.
For other countries:
CAUTIONS
???This product is classi???ed as a CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.
???This unit contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to quali???ed personnel.
???Made for iPod??? means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Special Note
Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in
MPEG
Accessories
Please con???rm that the following accessories are included.
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Preparation for Use
System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic Operation
General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting the clock (Remote control only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
iPod
Listening to the iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 10
CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11 Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback . . . . . . 11 - 12 MP3/WMA folder mode (only for MP3/WMA ???les) . . . . 13
Radio
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Advanced Features
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . 18 - 20
Timer and sleep operation
(Remote control only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 22 Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
References
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 24 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
USB
Listening to USB mass storage
device/MP3 player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15 Advanced USB playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Precautions
???General
???Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free space along the sides, top and back of the equipment.
???Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration.
???Place the speakers at least 30 cm (12") away from any CRT TV to avoid colour variations across the TV screen. If the variations persist, move the speakers further away from the TV. LCD TV is not prone to such variation.
???Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which generate electrical noise.
???Do not place anything on top of the unit.
???Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60??C (140??F) or to extremely low temperatures.
???If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power lead from the wall socket. Plug the AC power lead back in, and then turn on your system.
???In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for safety.
???Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the wall socket, as pulling the lead can damage internal wires.
???The AC power plug is used as a disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable.
???Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility.
???The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
???No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
???Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
???This unit should only be used within the range of 5??C - 35??C (41??F - 95??F).
Warning:
The voltage used must be the same as that speci???ed on this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage other than that which is speci???ed is dangerous and may result in a ???re 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 speci???ed.
???Volume control
The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker ef???ciency, location and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, to avoid this, do not turn the volume on to full at switch on and listen to music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
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Controls and indicators
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
FUNCTION
VOL
PUSH
OPEN
AUDIOIN
PHONES
??? Display
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Controls and indicators (continued)
1
24
???Remote control
Page
1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.
10. Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 17, 21 11. Clear/Dimmer Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 12 12. Folder Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14 13. Tuning Up, iPod Cursor Up Button. . . . . 13, 14, 17 14. CD Track Down or Fast Reverse, Time Down
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10, 11, 14, 21 15. Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10 16. Tuning Down, iPod Cursor Down
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14, 17 17. Demo Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 18. iPod Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 19. Disc Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 20. USB Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 21. Audio In Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 22. RDS ASPM Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 23. RDS DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 24. Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 25. iPod Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10 26. iPod Play/Pause Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10 27. Disc/USB Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . 10, 11, 14 28.
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10, 11, 14, 21 34. Tuner Preset Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 35. Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 36. Tape Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 37. Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 38. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 39. RDS PTY Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
???Speaker system
1.Tweeter
2
4
5
System connections
Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before making any connections.
AM loop aerial
Installing the AM loop aerial
< Assembling >
< Attaching to the wall >
FM aerial
Right speaker 
Wall socket
(AC 220 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz)
TV
To video input socket
Video cable (not supplied)
Left
speaker
Red
Black
???Aerial connection
Supplied FM aerial:
Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket and position the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received.
External FM aerial:
Use an external FM aerial (75 ohms coaxial cable) for better reception. When an external FM aerial is used, disconnect the supplied FM aerial wire.
Supplied AM loop aerial:
Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM and GND terminals. Position the AM loop aerial for optimum reception. Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not supplied).
Note:
Placing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.
???Demonstration mode
???The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll.
???To cancel the demonstration mode, press the DEMO button (remote control) during power
???To return to the demonstration mode, press the DEMO button again.
???Connecting iPod to a TV
The iPod with photo and video can be viewed by connecting to a TV/ monitor.
If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT socket on the rear of the unit.
???Speaker connection
???Connect the black wire to the minus
???Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the bass reflex ducts.
???Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured.
Note:
Please make sure to set iPod unit to either NTSC or PAL to match your TV signal. Please visit Apple???s homepage for further information.
???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 in the unit ???rst, the unit will enter the
Note:
Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not be in use for a prolonged period of time.
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Remote control
???Battery installation
Use 2 ???AAA??? size batteries
1Open the battery cover.
2Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment.
When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the
3Close the cover.
Caution:
???Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.
???Do not mix old and new batteries.
???Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a long period of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.
???Do not use rechargeable batteries
???Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction.
???Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Notes concerning use:
???Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.
???Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the sensor on the unit with a soft cloth.
???Exposing the sensor on the unit to strong light may interfere with operation. Change the lighting or the direction of the unit if this occurs.
???Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and vibrations.
???Test of the remote control
Check the remote control after checking all the connections.
Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit. The remote control can be used within the range shown below:
Remote sensor
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
FUNCTION
VOL
0.2 m - 6 m (8" - 20')
PUSH
OPEN
AUDIOIN
PHONES
General control
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD
USB
???To turn the power on
Press the
After use:
Press the
???Display brightness control
To dim the display brightness, hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control for 2 seconds or more.
???Volume auto
If you turn off and on the main unit with the volume set to 27 or higher, the volume starts at 16 and fades in to the last set level.
???Volume control
Turn the volume knob towards VOL +/??? (on main unit) or press VOLUME +/??? (on remote control) to increase or decrease the volume.
???
When the power is ???rst turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasises the bass frequencies, and
???Bass control
1Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select ???BASS???.
2Within 5 seconds, press the VOLUME (+ or
???Treble control
1Press the BASS/TREBLE button to select ???TREBLE???.
2Within 5 seconds, press the VOLUME (+ or
???Equaliser
When the EQUALIZER MODE button is pressed, the current mode setting will be displayed. To change to a different mode, press the EQUALIZER MODE button repeatedly until the desired sound mode appears.
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Setting the clock (Remote control only)
CD
USB
Listening to the iPod
Supported iPod models:
???iPod nano (software 1.2 above)
???iPod mini (software 1.2 above)
???iPod (5th generation) (software 1.3 above) (Dock connector equipped Click Wheel model)
???iPod (4th generation) (software 3.0.2 above) (Dock connector equipped Click Wheel model)
???iPod nano (2nd generation) (software 1.0.0 above)
???iPod nano (3rd generation) (software 1.0.3 above)
???iPod nano (4th generation) (software 1.0.3 above)
???iPod classic (software 1.0.3 above)
???iPod touch (software 1.1 above)
???iPod touch (2nd generation) (software 2.1 above)
Caution:
Please update your iPod unit to the latest software version from Apple???s homepage before using it.
In this example, the clock is set for the
1Press the
2Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY button. Press the 
or
button to select
Notes:
???Once the iPod is connected to the unit it will begin charging.
???The iPod unit cannot be charged whilst the main unit is in the
Auto power on function:
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
???0:00???
The
???AM 0:00??? 
The
4To adjust the hour, press the 
or 
button and then press the MEMORY button. Press the 
or 
button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously.
5To adjust the minutes, press the 
or 
button and then press the MEMORY button. Press the 
or 
button once to advance the time by 1 minute.
To confirm the time display:
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. The time display will appear for about 5 seconds.
Note:
The ???CLOCK??? will appear or time will be displayed when the AC power supply is restored after a power failure or unplugging the unit. If incorrect, readjust the clock as follows.
To readjust the clock:
Perform ???Setting the clock??? from step 1. If the ???CLOCK??? does not appear in step 2, step 3 (for selecting the
To change the
1Clear all the programmed contents. [Refer to ???Factory reset, clearing all memory??? on page 24 for details.]
2Perform ???Setting the clock??? from step 1 onwards.
Choose the iPod adaptor that ???ts your iPod. Your iPod will ???t snuggly into the correct adaptor. If your iPod is not mentioned below, an iPod adaptor may have been included with your iPod unit.
Notes:
???iPod nano 2G, iPod nano 3G, iPod classic and iPod touch are not compatible with the iPod adaptors listed above. Please use the adaptor supplied with your iPod unit.
???iPhone is not supported by this system.
???You can use an audio cable to connect your iPod to the AUDIO IN socket if:
1.your iPod adaptor does not fit into the iPod dock on the main unit.
2.you have an iPod that does not have an iPod adaptor.
3.you have an iPod that does not have an iPod 30 pin 8 connector.
Listening to the iPod (continued)
???To insert iPod adaptor
1 Press the
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
FUNCTION
VOL
iPod adaptor
iPod dock
iPod connector
???To remove iPod adaptor
Insert the tip of a screwdriver
CD
USB
???iPod playback
1Press the
2Press the iPod button on the remote control or FUNCTION button repeatedly on the main unit to select iPod function.
3Insert iPod unit in iPod dock of main unit.
4Press the 
/
button to start playback.
???To disconnect iPod
Simply remove the iPod from the iPod dock. It is safe to do so even during playback.
???Navigating the iPod menus
1Press the MENU button to view the menu on iPod unit. Press it again to go back to previous menu.
2Use the TUNING (
or 
) button on the remote control to select an item on the menu and then press ENTER button.
Note:
When navigating the iPod menus with remote control, do not operate any of the buttons on the iPod unit. The volume level is adjusted by pressing the VOL (+ or
iPod operation:
The operations described below depend on the generation iPod you are using.
System on operation:
When the main unit is powered on, the iPod unit will automatically power on when docked in the unit (including TIMER function/exclude USB function).
System off
When the main unit is turned to
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Listening to the iPod (continued)
???Watching videos on a TV connected to iPod
1Press the DISPLAY (TV OUT) button for more than 2 seconds. ???TV DISP??? will appear on display.
2Press the ENTER button to start playback.
Notes:
???If the TV Out setting is already turned on at video menu, the video is automatically displayed on the TV screen when ENTER key is pressed.
???To return to watching video on iPod screen, press the MENU button to enter video menu. Then press the DISPLAY (TV OUT) button for more than 2 seconds until ???iPodDISP??? appears.
???During iPod video playback, pressing the DISPLAY (TV OUT) button will not toggle video out display between iPod and TV.
iPod playback detection function:
Once the play button on the iPod unit is pressed, the main unit will automatically change to iPod function overriding the previous function selected.
Caution:
???Unplug all accessories for the iPod before inserting it into the iPod dock.
???Stop button (
) at main unit is invalid during iPod function.
???Various iPod functions
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD
USB
This system can play back a standard CD,
MP3:
MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3. MP3 is a type of audio code which is processed by significant compression from the original audio source with very little loss in sound quality.
???This system supports MPEG 1 Layer 3 and VBR files.
???During VBR file playback, time counter in the display may differ from its actual playback time.
???Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32 ~ 320 kbps.
WMA:
WMA files are Advanced System Format files that include audio files which are compressed with Windows Media Audio codec. WMA is developed by Microsoft as an audio format file for Windows Media Player.
??????MP3??? and ???WMA??? indicator will light up after the unit reads information on an MP3 or WMA disc.
???Bitrate which is supported by WMA is 64 ~ 160 kbps.
Auto power on function:
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
???CD button on the remote control: The unit turns on and the ???CD??? function is activated.
???
/
button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of the last function starts (CD, TUNER, AUDIO IN, iPod, USB, TAPE).
Auto power off function:
In the stop mode of CD, MP3 or WMA operation, the main unit enters the
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Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued)
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback
???Disc playback
1Press the
2Press the CD button on the remote control or FUNCTION button repeatedly on the main unit to select CD function.
3Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.
4Place the disc on the disc tray, label side up.
5Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
6Press the 
/
(CD 
/
) button to start playback. After the last track is played, the unit will stop automatically.
Caution:
???Do not place two discs in one disc tray.
???Do not play discs of special shapes (heart, octagon, etc). It may cause malfunctions.
???Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.
???If the power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until the power is restored.
???If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the unit away from the TV or radio.
???Be sure to place 8 cm (3") disc in the middle of the disc tray.
???Due to the structure of the disc information, it takes longer to read an MP3/WMA disc than a normal CD (approximately 20 to 90 seconds).
Notes for CD or MP3/WMA disc:
???When the end of the last track is reached during fast forward, ???END??? will appear on the display and CD operation will be paused. When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode (only for CD).
???Rewritable
???Various disc functions
CD
USB
???Direct track search
By using the Direct Search buttons, the desired tracks on the current disc can be played.
Use the Direct Search buttons on the remote control to select the desired track whilst playing the selected disc.
???The Direct Search buttons allow you to select up to number 9.
???When selecting number 10 or higher, use the ???10+??? button.
A. For example, to choose 13
B. For example, to choose 130
1Press the ???10+??? button twice.
2Press the ???1??? button.
3Press the ???3??? button.
4Press the ???0??? button.
Notes:
???A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc cannot be selected.
???During random play, direct search is not possible.
To stop playback:
Press the 
(CD 
) button.
???Repeat play
Repeat play can play one track, all tracks or a programmed sequence continuously.
To repeat one track:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until 
/
(CD 
/
) button.
To repeat all tracks:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until ???ALL REPEAT??? appears. Press the 
/
(CD 
/
) button.
To repeat desired tracks:
Perform steps 1 - 5 in ???Programmed play??? section on page 12 and then press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until ???ALL REPEAT??? appears.
To cancel repeat play:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until ???NORMAL??? appears and ??? 
??? disappears.
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Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued)
???Random play
The tracks on the disc can be played in random order automatically.
To random play all tracks:
Press and hold down PLAY MODE button on the remote control until ???RANDOM??? appears. Press the 
/
(CD 
/
) button.
To cancel random play:
Press and hold the PLAY MODE button until ???NORMAL??? appears and ???R??? disappears.
Notes:
???If you press the 
button during random play, you can move to the track selected next by the random operation. On the other hand, the button does not allow you to move to the previous track. The beginning of the track being played will be located.
???In random play, the unit will select and play tracks automatically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.)
Caution:
After performing repeat play, be sure to press the
(CD 
) button. Otherwise, the disc will play continuously.
???Programmed play (CD)
You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like.
1Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button on the remote control to enter the programming save mode.
2Press the 
or 
buttons on the remote control to select the desired track.
Selected track number
3Press the MEMORY button to save the track number.
4Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. If you want to check the programmed tracks, press the MEMORY button repeatedly. If you make a mistake, the programmed tracks can be cleared by pressing the CLEAR/DIMMER button.
5Press the 
/
(CD 
/
) button to start playback.
???Programmed play (MP3/WMA)
1Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button to enter the programming save mode.
2Press the TUNING (
or 
) button on the remote control to select the desired folder.
Then press the 
or 
button on the remote control to select the desired tracks.
3Press the MEMORY button to save the folder and track number.
4Repeat steps 2 ??? 3 for other folder/tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be programmed.
5Press the 
/
(CD 
/
) button to start playback.
To cancel the programmed play mode:
During programmed stop mode, press the 
(CD 
) button. The display will show ???MEM CLEAR??? and all the programmed contents will be cleared.
Adding tracks to the programme:
If a programme has been previously stored, the ???MEMORY??? indicator will be displayed. Then follow steps 1 - 3 to add tracks. The new tracks will be stored after the last track of the previous programme.
Notes:
???When a disc is ejected, the programme is automatically cancelled.
???If you press the
???During the programme operation, random play is not possible.
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MP3/WMA folder mode (only for MP3/WMA files)
To play back MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio) file
There are many music sites on the internet that you can download MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio) music ???les. Follow the instructions from the website on how to download the music ???les. You can then play back these downloaded music ???les by burning them to a
???Your downloaded song/files are for personal use only. Any other usage of the song without owner???s permission, is against the law.
???About folder playback order
If MP3/WMA ???les are recorded in several folders, a folder number will be set to each folder automatically.
These folders can be selected by the FOLDER button on the remote control. If there is no supported ???le formats inside the selected folder, the folder is skipped and the next folder will be selected.
Example: How to set folder number if MP3/WMA format ???les are recorded as below ???gure.
1ROOT folder is set as folder 1.
2As for folders inside ROOT folder (Folder A and Folder B), the folder which is recorded earlier on the disc will be set as folder 2 and folder 3.
3As for folder inside Folder A (Folder C and Folder D), the folder which is recorded earlier on the disc will be set as folder 4 and folder 5.
4Folder E that is inside Folder D will be set as folder 6.
???The folder and file order information which is recorded on the disc depends on the writing software. There maybe possibilities that this unit will playback the files not according to our expected playback order.
???For CD MP3/WMA, 255 numbers of folders and files inclusive of the folders which have non playable files can be read.
Folder mode on/off can be operated by the FOLDER button on the remote control. Files that are played when folder mode is set to the on position, may differ from those played back when folder mode is turned off.
CD
USB
???Procedure to playback MP3/WMA disc with folder mode on
To play back
1Press the CD button, and load an MP3/WMA disc. After disc is loaded, disc info will be displayed.
2Press the FOLDER button, and press the TUNING (
or 
) button on the remote control to select desired playback folder. (Folder mode on)
3Select desired ???le to be played back by pressing the
or 
button.
4Press the 
/
(CD 
/
) button. Playback will start and ???le name will be displayed.
???Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are recorded on the disc.
???In case of playback with the folder mode on, press
the TUNING (
or 
) button on the remote control, and the folder can be selected even though it is in playback/pause mode. It will continue playback/ pause mode in the 1st track of the selected folder.
???Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY button.
Title display
Album display
Note:
If ???NO SUPPORT??? is displayed, it means ???Copyright protected WMA ???le??? or ???Not supported playback ???le??? is selected.
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Listening to USB mass storage device/MP3 player
FUNCTION
VOL
PUSH
OPEN
AUDIOIN
PHONES
CD
USB
Note:
This USB mass storage device or MP3 player is not compatible with MTP and AAC ???le systems.
???To play back USB/MP3 player with folder mode off
1Press the USB button on the remote control or FUNCTION button repeatedly on main unit to select USB function. Connect the USB memory device that has MP3/WMA format ???les on the unit. When the USB memory is connected to the main unit, the device information will be displayed.
2Select desired ???le to be played back by pressing the
or 
button.
3Press the 
/
(USB 
/
) button. Playback will start and the ???le name will be displayed.
???Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are recorded in the USB memory device.
???Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY button.
Note:
To pause playback:
Press the 
/
(USB 
/
) button.
Auto power off function:
In the stop mode of USB operation, the main unit enters the
???To play back USB/MP3 player with folder mode on
1Press the USB button on the remote control or FUNCTION button repeatedly on main unit to select USB function. Connect the USB memory device that has MP3/WMA format ???les on the unit. When the USB memory is connected to the main unit, the device information will be displayed.
2Press the FOLDER button, and press the TUNING (
or 
) button on the remote control to select desired playback folder. To start playback with folder mode on, go to step 4. To change the playback folder, press the TUNING (
or 
) button on the remote control to select another folder.
3Select desired ???le to be played back by pressing the
or 
button.
4Press the 
/
(USB 
/
) button. Playback will start and the ???le name will be displayed.
???Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are recorded in the USB memory device.
???Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY button.
???To remove USB memory device
1Press the 
(USB 
) button to stop playback.
2Disconnect USB memory device from the USB terminal.
Notes:
???SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data whilst the USB memory device is connected to the audio system.
???Files compressed in MP3 and/or WMA format can be played back when connected to the USB terminal.
???This USB memory???s format supports FAT 16 or FAT 32.
???SHARP cannot guarantee that all USB memory devices will work on this audio system.
???USB cable is not recommended for use in this audio system to connect to USB memory device. Use of the USB cable will affect the performance of this audio system.
???This USB memory cannot be operated via USB hub.
???The USB terminal in this unit is not intended for a PC connection but is used for music streaming with a USB memory device.
???External
???If the data inside the USB memory is large, it may take longer time for the data to be read.
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Listening to USB mass storage device/MP3 player (continued)
Notes:
???This product can play WMA and MP3 files. It will automatically detect the file type being played. If unplayable file is played on this product, ???NO SUPPORT??? is indicated and the file will be automatically skipped. This will take a few seconds. If abnormal indications appear on the display due to the unspecified file, turn off the unit and then turn it on again.
???This product relates to USB mass storage devices and MP3 players. It may however face some irregularities due to various unforeseen reasons from some devices. Should this happen, turn off the unit and then turn it on again.
???The USB port is only intended for direct connection to a USB memory device without any cable.
Advanced USB playback
The following functions are the same as CD operations:
Page Direct track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Programmed play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Note:
If USB memory device is not connected, ???NO MEDIA??? will be shown on the display.
Auto power on function:
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
???USB button on the remote control: The unit turns on and the ???USB??? function is activated.
???
/
button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of the last function starts (CD, TUNER, USB, TAPE, AUDIO IN, iPod).
Advanced USB playback (continued)
Notes:
???This unit only supports
???Playback order for MP3 files may differ depending on the writing software used during file download.
???Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32~320 kbps, WMA is 64~160 kbps.
???For MP3/WMA files, please put ???.MP3??? ???.WMA??? extension. Files cannot be played back if there is no MP3/WMA extension.
???Playlists are not supported on this unit.
???This unit can display Folder Name or File Name up to 32 characters.
???Maximum total number of MP3/WMA files is 1024. Maximum total number of folders is 255 inclusive of root directory.
???The display playback time may not be displayed correctly when playing back a variable bitrate file.
???The ID3TAG information supported are TITLE, ARTIST and ALBUM only. Title name, artist name and album name can be displayed by pressing the DISPLAY button during file playback or pause mode.
???WMA meta tag also supports title, artist and album name which are recorded in WMA files. Copyright protected WMA files cannot be played back.
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Listening to a cassette tape
Note:
Tape recording function is not available in this unit.
Before playback:
???For playback, use normal or
???Do not use
tapes, as they may cause malfunctions.
??? Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the slack with a pen or a pencil.
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD
USB
TAPE
???Tape playback
1Press the
2Press the FUNCTION button on main unit repeatedly or TAPE button on remote control to select TAPE function.
3Open the cassette door
by pushing the area marked ???
PUSH OPEN???.
PUSH
OPEN
4Load a cassette into the cassette compartment.
5 Press the 
/
(TAPE 
) button to start playback.
Auto power on function:
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
???TAPE button (remote control): The unit turns on and the ???TAPE??? function is activated.
???
/
button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of the last function starts (iPod, CD, TUNER, USB, AUDIO IN, TAPE).
Auto power off function:
In the stop mode of tape operation, the main unit enters the
???Various tape functions
Caution:
??? To remove the cassette, press the 
(TAPE 
) button, and then open the compartment.
???If a power failure occurs during tape operation, the tape head will remain engaged with the tape and the cassette door will not open. In this case, wait until the power is restored.
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Listening to the radio
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
CD
USB
Auto power on function:
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
???TUNER (BAND) button (remote control only): The unit turns on and the ???TUNER??? function is activated.
???
/
button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of the last function starts (CD, TUNER, AUDIO IN, USB, iPod, TAPE).
Note:
This product can receive FM stereo/FM monaural and AM monaural broadcasts. AM stereo broadcasts will not be played in stereo.
???If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER (BAND) button to extinguish the ???ST??? indicator. The reception changes to monaural, and the sound becomes clearer.
???Memorising a station
You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a button. (Preset tuning)
1Perform steps 1 - 3 in ???Tuning???.
2Press the MEMORY button.
3Within 30 seconds, press the PRESET (
or 
) button to select the preset channel number. Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset channel 1.
4Within 30 seconds, press the MEMORY button to store that station in memory. If the ???MEMORY??? and preset number indicators disappear before the station is memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.
5Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a preset station. When a new station is stored in the memory, the station previously memorised for that preset channel number will be erased.
Note:
The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few hours should there be a power failure or the AC power lead become disconnected.
???Tuning
1Press the
2Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit or TUNER (BAND) button on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM stereo, FM mono or AM).
???To recall a memorised station
Press the PRESET (
or 
) button for less than 0.5 seconds to select the desired station.
???To scan the preset stations
3Press the TUNING (
or 
) button to tune in to the desired station.
???Manual tuning:
Press the TUNING (
or 
) button repeatedly to tune in to the desired station.
???Auto tuning:
When the TUNING (
or 
) button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.
Notes:
???When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stop automatically at that point.
???Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.
???To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING (
or 
) button again.
???When an RDS (Radio Data System) station is tuned in, the frequency will be displayed first, and then the RDS indicator will light up. Finally, the station name will appear.
???Full auto tuning can be achieved for RDS stations ???ASPM???, see page 18.
The stations saved in the memory can be scanned automatically. (Preset memory scan)
1Press the PRESET (
or 
) button for more than 0.5 seconds. The preset number will ???ash and the programmed stations will be tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.
2Press the PRESET (
or 
) button again when the desired station is located.
???To erase entire preset memory
1Press the
2Whilst pressing down the FUNCTION button, press the
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
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 sport, music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, ???RDS??? and the station name will be displayed.
???TP??? (Traf???c Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast carries traf???c information, and ???TA??? (Traf???c Announcement) will appear whilst a traf???c information is on air.
???PTYI??? (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is received.
You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the remote control only.
???Information provided by RDS
Each time the RDS DISPLAY button is pressed, the display will switch as follows:
CD
USB
When 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 RT
???Using the Auto Station Programme Memory (ASPM)
Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will automatically search for new RDS stations. Up to 40 stations can be stored.
If you have already stored some stations in memory, the number of new stations you can store will be less.
1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control or FUNCTION button repeatedly on the main unit to select TUNER function.
2Press and hold down the RDS ASPM button on the remote control.
1After ???ASPM??? has ???ashed for about 4 seconds, scanning will start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).
2When an RDS station is found, ???RDS??? will appear for a short time and the station will be stored in memory.
3After scanning, the number of stations stored in memory will be displayed for 4 seconds, and then ???END??? will appear for 4 seconds.
To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete:
Press the RDS ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations.
The stations which are already stored in memory will be kept there.
Notes:
???If the same station is broadcasting on different frequencies, the strongest frequency will be stored in memory.
???Any station which has the same frequency as the one stored in memory will not be stored.
???If 40 stations have already been stored in memory, the scan will be aborted. If you want to redo the ASPM operation, erase the preset memory.
???If no station have been stored in memory, ???END??? will appear for about 4 seconds.
???If the RDS signals are very weak, station names may not be stored in memory.
???The same station name can be stored in different channels.
???In a certain area or during certain time periods, the station names may temporarily be different.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
???Notes for RDS operation
If any of the following events occur, it does not mean that the unit is faulty:
??????PS???, ???NO PS??? and a station name appear alternately, and the unit does not operate properly.
???If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a station is conducting tests, the RDS reception function may not work properly.
???When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too weak, information like the station name may not be displayed.
??????NO PS???, ???NO PTY??? or ???NO RT??? will flash for about 5 seconds, and then the frequency will be displayed.
Notes for radio text:
???The first 8 characters of the radio text will appear for 4 seconds and then they will scroll across the display.
???If you tune in to an RDS station which is not broadcasting any radio text, ???NO RT??? will be displayed when you switch to the radio text position.
???Whilst radio text data is received or when the text contents change, ???RT??? will be displayed.
???To recall stations in memory
To specify programmed types and select stations (PTY search):
You can search a station by specifying the programme type (news, sports, traf???c programme, etc. ... see page 20) from the stations in memory.
1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control or FUNCTION button repeatedly on the main unit to select TUNER function.
2 Press the RDS PTY button on the remote control.
???SELECT??? and ???PTY TI??? will appear alternately for about 6 seconds.
3Within 6 seconds, press the 
or 
button to select the programme type.
Each time the button is pressed, the programme type will appear. If the button is held down for more than 0.5 seconds, the programme type will appear continuously.
4Whilst the selected programme type is ???ashing (within 6 seconds), press the RDS PTY button again.
After the selected programme type has been lit for 2 seconds, ???SEARCH??? will appear, and the search operation will start.
Notes:
???If the display has stopped flashing, start again from step 2. If the unit finds a desired programme type, the corresponding channel number will lit for about 8 seconds, and then the station name will remain it.
???If you want to listen to the same programme type of another station, press the RDS PTY button whilst the channel number or station name is flashing. The unit will look for the next station.
???If no station can be found, ???NOT FOUND??? will appear for 4 seconds.
If you select the traffic programme:
If you select the traf???c programme (TP) in step 3, ???TP??? will appear.
(This does not mean that you can listen to the traf???c information at that time.)
When the traf???c information is broadcast, ???TA??? will appear.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
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.
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Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only)
CD
USB
Timer playback:
The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, TUNER, USB, iPod, AUDIO IN, TAPE) at a preset time.
This unit has 2 types of timer: ONCE TIMER and DAILY
TIMER. Once timer:
Once timer play works for one time only at a preset time.
Daily timer:
Daily timer play works at the same preset time every day. For example, set the timer as a
Using the once timer and daily timer in combination:
For example, use the once timer to listen a radio programme, and use the daily timer to wake up.
1Set the daily timer (pages 21 - 22).
2Set the once timer (pages 21 - 22).
1 minute or more
Daily timer 
Once timer
???Timer playback
Before setting timer:
???Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer to page 8). If it is not set, you cannot use the timer function.
???For timer playback: Plug in USB or load discs or dock iPod to be played.
1Press the
2Press and hold the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the 
or 
button to select ???ONCE SET??? or ???DAILY SET???, and press the MEMORY button. Set the clock to the correct time if ???ONCE SET??? or ???DAILY SET??? does not appear.
4Within 10 seconds, press the 
or 
button to select ???TIMER SET???, and press the MEMORY button.
5To adjust the hour, press the 
or 
button and then press the MEMORY button.
6To adjust the minutes, press the 
or 
button and then press the MEMORY button.
7Set the time to ???nish as in steps 5 and 6 above.
8To select the timer playback source (CD, TUNER, USB, iPod, TAPE or AUDIO IN), press the 
or 
button. Press the MEMORY button.
When you select the tuner, select a station by pressing the 
or 
button, and then press the MEMORY button. If a station has not been programmed, ???NO PRESET??? will be displayed and timer setting will be cancelled.
9Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control, and then press the MEMORY button. Do not turn the volume up too high.
10Press the
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
FUNCTION
VOL
PUSH
OPEN
11 When the preset time is reached, playback will start. The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the preset volume. The ???
??? indicator will blink during timer playback.
The ???DAILY??? indicator will blink during timer playback.
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Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) (continued)
12 When the timer end time is reached, the system will enter the power
Once timer:
The timer will be cancelled.
Daily timer:
The timer operates at the same time every day. It will continue until the daily timer setting is cancelled. Cancel the daily timer when it is not in use.
Notes:
???When performing timer playback using another unit connected to the USB terminal or AUDIO IN socket, select ???USB??? or ???AUDIO IN??? in step 8.
???This unit will turn on or enter the power
???Cancelling the timer setting??? of this page.
Checking the timer setting:
1Turn the power on and press and hold down the CLOCK/TIMER button.
2Within 10 seconds, press the 
or 
button to select ???ONCE SET??? or ???DAILY SET???, and press the MEMORY button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the 
or 
button to select ???TIMER CALL???, and press the MEMORY button.
Cancelling the timer setting:
1Turn the power on and press and hold down the CLOCK/TIMER button.
2Within 10 seconds, press the 
or 
button to select ???ONCE SET??? or ???DAILY SET???, and press the MEMORY button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the 
or 
button to select ???TIMER OFF???, and press the MEMORY button. Timer will be cancelled (the setting will not be cancelled).
Reusing the memorised timer setting:
The timer setting will be memorised once it is entered. To reuse the same setting, perform the following operations.
1Turn the power on and press and hold down the CLOCK/TIMER button.
2Within 10 seconds, press the 
or 
button to select ???ONCE SET??? or ???DAILY SET???, and press the MEMORY button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the 
or 
button to select ???TIMER ON???, and press the MEMORY button.
4Press the
???Sleep operation
The radio, compact disc, iPod and USB can all be turned off automatically.
1Play back the desired sound source.
2Press the SLEEP button.
3Within 10 seconds, press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the time.
4???SLEEP??? will appear.
5The unit will enter the power
To confirm the remaining sleep time:
1 Whilst ???SLEEP??? is indicated, press the SLEEP button.
To cancel the sleep operation:
Press the
1Whilst ???SLEEP??? is indicated, press the SLEEP button.
2Within 10 seconds, press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select ???SLEEP 00???.
???To use timer and sleep operation together
Sleep and timer playback:
For example, you can fall asleep listening to the radio and wake up to CD in the next morning.
1Set the sleep time (see above, steps 1 - 5).
2Whilst the sleep timer is set, set the timer playback (steps 2 - 9, page 21).
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Enhancing your system
The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially available lead as shown below.
Portable audio player, etc.
Audio cable (not supplied)
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
AUDIOIN
FUNCTION
PHONES
VOL
PUSH
OPEN
AUDIOIN
PHONES
Auto power on function (AUDIO IN):
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
???AUDIO IN button on the remote control: The unit turns on and the ???AUDIO IN??? function is activated.
???
/
button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of the last function starts (CD, TUNER, AUDIO IN, USB, iPod, TAPE).
???Listening to the playback sounds of portable audio player, etc.
1Use a connection lead to connect the portable audio player etc. to the AUDIO IN socket. When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this unit and the video output to a television.
2Press the
3Press the AUDIO IN button on the remote control or FUNCTION button repeatedly on main unit to select AUDIO IN function.
4Play the connected equipment. If volume level of the connected device is too high, sound distortion may occur. Should this happen, lower the volume of the connected device. If volume level is too low, increase the volume of the connected device.
Note:
To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the television.
???Headphones
???Do not turn the volume on to full at switch on and listen to music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
???Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the volume.
???Be sure your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter plug and impedance between 16 and 50 ohms. The recommended impedance is 32 ohms.
???Plugging in the headphones disconnects the speakers automatically. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control.
Troubleshooting chart
Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
???General
??? Cassette deck
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Troubleshooting chart (continued)
??? iPod
???Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, 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 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.
???Factory reset, clearing all memory
1Press the
2Whilst pressing down the OPEN/CLOSE button, press the
Caution:
This operation will erase all data stored in memory including clock, timer settings, tuner preset, and CD programme.
???Before transporting the unit
Remove the iPod, USB memory device and disc from the unit. Make sure there is no CD in the disc tray. Then, set the unit to the power
???Care of compact discs
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however 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.
???Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the
???Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, 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.
???If problem occurs
When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.
If such a problem occurs, do the following:
1Set the unit to the
2If the unit is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and plug in the unit again, and then turn the power on.
Note:
If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the memory by resetting it.
Maintenance
???Cleaning the cabinet
Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap solution, then with a dry cloth.
Caution:
???Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet.
???Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions.
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Specifications
As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and speci???cation changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance speci???cation ???gures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
???General
(*)This power consumption value is obtained when the demonstration mode is cancelled in the power
???Amplifier
???CD player
???Cassette deck
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MEMO
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
AUSTRALIA
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.sharp.net.au
OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE
1300 135 022
(LOCAL CALL COSTS APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA)
SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
NEW ZEALAND
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.sharp.net.nz
CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER
OR CALL
SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES
TELEPHONE: 09 573 0111
FACSIMILE: 09 573 0113
SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
SPform019(JUNE 2004)
SHARP CORPORATION