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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-MPS99 Mini Component System consisting of CD-MPS99 (main unit) and CP-MPS99 (speaker system).
NOTE It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be ob- tained from copyright owners whenever necessary.
Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug. CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900...
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CD-MPS99 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CD-MPS900 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
NERGY TAR® Program Information As an NERGY TAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the NERGY TAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY TAR® is a U.S. registered mark. WHY PURCHASE NERGY TAR® LABELED PRODUCTS? Many Electrical /Electronic Products use energy both when they are on and when they are off.
Using this product with a higher voltage other than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of acci- dent 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.
System connections CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. AM loop antenna Right speaker Speaker connection (see page 11) Antenna connection (see page 11) FM antenna AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC power connection (see page 12)
! Placing the speaker system The left and right speakers have individual shapes. For best perfor- mance, place the speakers according to the diagram below. Right speaker Left speaker Note: The speaker grilles are not removable. CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 Black Incorrect...
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CD-MPS99 System connections (continued) CD-MPS900 ! AC power connection After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power cord of this unit into the AC outlet. If you plug in the unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode.
Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit. The remote control can be used within the range shown below: Press the ON/STAND-BY button. Does the power turn on? Now, you can enjoy music. Remote sensor 8" - 20' (0.2 m - 6 m) CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900...
General control CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 ! To turn the power on Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. After use: Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode. ! Illumination light control When the power is turned on, light illuminates around the display. To turn on/off the light, hold down the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control for 2 seconds or more.
(reset)" on page 39 for details.] Perform "Setting the clock" from step 1. Note: The clock can also be set with the remote control. CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 button to adjust the hour and then button to adjust the minutes and button to display the time.
Listening to a CD or MP3 disc CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 This system can play audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs, but cannot record. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of the disc or the device that was used for recording.
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" If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the unit away from the TV or radio. " If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc will skip or not play. CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 5 button and within 5 seconds,...
CD-MPS99 Listening to a CD or MP3 disc (continued) CD-MPS900 ! Various disc functions Function Main unit Remote control Play Stop Pause Track up/ Track down Fast for- ward/Fast reverse Notes: " Track up/track down is possible only within individual discs.
Notes: " A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc can- not be selected. " During random play, direct search is not possible. CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900...
CD-MPS99 Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback (continued) CD-MPS900 ! Repeat play Repeat play can play all 5 discs, all tracks on a chosen disc, or a programmed sequence continuously. To repeat all tracks on up to 5 discs: Press the button twice.
CD to another, the pro- grammed selections will not be cleared. " During the program operation, random play is not possible. " During programmed play, the DIRECT PLAY button will not work. CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900...
MP3 navigation (only for MP3 files) CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 MP3 navigation: You can search and play files by folder or title. For example, when you assign three titles to a file, enter genre (such as jazz) as title 1, album name as title 2, and music title as title 3 to search the file by any title.
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" If a folder, title or file name does not appear, or appears incor- rectly, remove and reinsert the disc and try again. " In the MP3 navigation mode, avoid using random play. If another disc is played, the MP3 navigation mode will be canceled. CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900...
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CD-MPS99 MP3 navigation (only for MP3 files) (continued) CD-MPS900 ! Character search (for folder or title 1/2/3) By entering a name, you can search files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3 disc. Perform steps 1 - 3 in "File search by folder/title" on page 23.
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Even when you exit the MP3 navigation mode, programs by track num- ber are retained, and you can play tracks according to the numbers. (Programs by track number are cleared when you remove the disc.) CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 button. If...
Listening to the radio CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 Auto power on function: When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on. " TUNER (BAND) button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and the "TUNER" function is activated.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode. While pressing down the ton, press the CLOCK/TIMER button until "TUNER CL" appears. CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 ) button for more than 0.5 seconds. ) button again when the desired sta- button and the X-BASS/DEMO but-...
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 Before playback: " For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not rec- ommended.) " Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions.
" When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to Operation ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. " SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit. " The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
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Recording on a cassette tape (continued) CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 ! Recording from a CD or MP3 disc You can record the desired disc using the DIRECT PLAY button. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CD button.
Press the TAPE (1 2) button until "TAPE 2" appears on the dis- play. Press the button. Press the button to start erasing. Note: Make sure that the TAPE 1 is not in use. CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900...
Timer and sleep operation CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, MP3 disc, tuner, tape) at a preset time. Timer recording: The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time.
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Do not turn the volume up too high. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand- by mode. The "TIMER" indicator lights up and the unit is ready for timer playback or timer recording. CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 button, and then Continued to the next page...
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CD-MPS99 Timer and sleep operation (continued) CD-MPS900 When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will start. The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the preset volume. When the timer end time is reached, the system will enter the power stand-by mode automatically.
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If you want to sleep and wake up listening to a tape, and the length of the tape is shorter than the sleep timer setting, timer playback or recording will not be possible. CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 button to select End time Desired time...
Enhancing your system CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900 The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially avail- able cord as shown below. GAME or VCR, DVD, etc. To the line output jacks White Yellow RCA cord Video cable (not supplied) (not supplied)
Troubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without call- ing a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center. ! General Symptom Possible cause "...
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CD-MPS99 Troubleshooting chart (continued) CD-MPS900 ! Cassette deck Symptom " Cannot record. " Is the erase-prevention tab re- moved? " Cannot record tracks with " Is it a normal tape? (You cannot proper sound quality. record on a metal or CrO tape.) "...
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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 center, along the radius. Correct CD-MPS99 CD-MPS900...
CD-MPS99 Maintenance CD-MPS900 ! Cleaning the tape-handling parts " Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. " When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc., unplug the unit which contains high voltages.
Specifications As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification fig- ures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.