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. MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM CD-SW300H Mini Component System consisting of CD-SW300H (main unit), CP-S300H (front speaker) and CP-SW300H (subwoofer). MODEL CD-SW300H OPERATION MANUAL 21/2/06 CD-SW300HE_FRONT.
CD-SW300H Special notes NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND IRELAND The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (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. Important Instruction Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
Information on Proper Disposal CAUTION: This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Use of controls, adjustments or performance of 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. Laser Diode Properties Material: GaAIAs Wavelength: 795 nm Emission Duration: continuous Laser Output: max. 0.
CD-SW300H Special Note Contents General Information Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), revenue-generating streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other revenue-generating content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on revenue-generating phys
Precautions CD-SW300H 10 cm (4”) 10 cm (4”) 10 cm (4”) 10 cm (4”) Floor 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 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.
CD-SW300H Controls and indicators General Information Front panel Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 3. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 4. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 5. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD-SW300H 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 21 15 16 17 14 22 18 23 19 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 AC INPUT 2 Display Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3. MP3/WMA Title Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4. MP3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5. WMA Indicator . . . . . . . . .
CD-SW300H Controls and indicators (continued) Front Speaker 1 2 4 1. Tweeter 2. Super Tweeter 3. Woofer 4. Bass Reflex Duct 5. Speaker Wire 6. Speaker Light-Up Wire 3 General Information 6 5 Subwoofer 1 1. Subwoofer 2. Bass Reflex Duct 3. Subwoofer Light-Up Wire 4. Speaker Wire 2 3 4 8 13/2/06 CD-SW300HE_EN.
CD-SW300H 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 14 18 15 19 20 22 3 4 21 16 23 24 26 25 27 28 29 5 6 7 30 31 32 Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 38 4. Character Input/Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . 19, 24 5. Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD-SW300H System connections Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before any connections. Aerial connection (see page 11) Preparation for Use FM aerial AM loop aerial Left speaker Right speaker Subwoofer AC INPUT Speaker light-up wire Speaker connection (see page 11) Speaker light-up wire Subwoofer Light-up wire Wall socket (AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz) AC power connection (see page 12) 10 13/2/06 CD-SW300HE_EN.
CD-SW300H Speaker Light-Up connection AM loop aerial FM aerial GND AM LEFT ANTENNA FM RIGHT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKERS LIGHT-UP LEFT SPEAKER AC INPUT 75 OHMS 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. Installing the AM loop aerial: < Assembling > < Attaching to the wall > Wall Note: Placing the right speaker light-up wire to the RIGHT socket and the left speaker light-up wire to the LEFT socket.
CD-SW300H System connections (continued) Placing the speaker system Demonstration mode There is no distinction between the right and left speakers. Subwoofer Left speaker Main unit Right speaker Preparation for Use Floor Note: The speaker grilles are not removable. Table 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 first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode.
Remote control Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). Batteries are not included. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment (back of the battery cover). When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the battery terminals. 3 Close the battery cover. Notes concerning use: Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.
CD-SW300H General control Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the vol0 ..... 30 MAXIMUM ume will decrease. Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume. Equaliser 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.
Setting the clock (Remote control only) 5 CD-SW300H Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY button. Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. Press the or button to adjust the minutes and then press the MEMORY button. In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) display. 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
CD-SW300H Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD format and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, but cannot record on them. 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. MP3: MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3.
CD-SW300H Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 4 Place the disc on the disc tray 1, label side up. Be sure to place 8 cm (3") disc in the middle of the disc trays. Press the CD button. Press the 1 button and within 5 seconds, press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray 1. 12 cm (5") 8 cm (3") Playback will begin from track 1 on disc 1. After that disc finishes playing, the next disc will automatically play.
CD-SW300H Listening to a CD or MP3/ WMA disc (continued) Various disc functions CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Function Main unit Remote control Operation Play Press in the stop mode. Stop Press in the playback mode. Pause Press in the playback mode. Press the / button to resume playback from the paused point. Press in the playback or stop mode. If you press the button in the stop mode, press the / button to start the desired track.
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback Direct track search You can play a disc by specifying the disc number. 1 Press one of the 1- 5 buttons to select the desired disc. 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.
CD-SW300H Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued) Repeat play Repeat play can play all 5 discs, all tracks on a chosen disc, or a programmed sequence continuously. CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback To repeat one disc: Press the / button twice. Random play The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically. To random play all tracks on up to 5 discs: Press the RANDOM button on the remote control. To repeat all tracks on up to 5 discs: Press the / button three times.
CD-SW300H 1 2 3 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button to enter the programming save mode. To cancel the programmed play mode: Whilst in the stop mode and the "MEMORY" indicator is lit, press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the remote control. The "MEMORY" indicator will disappear and all the programmed contents will be cleared. Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select the desired disc.
CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback CD-SW300H MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) MP3/WMA 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. You can search and play files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3/WMA disc (see page 23).
CD-SW300H File search (by folder or title 1/2/3) You can search and play files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3/ WMA disc. 1 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select a disc tray containing an MP3/WMA disc. 2 Press the disc. 3 Press the CD button to stop playback. "NAVI READ" appears and the display shows the total number of folders and files on the selected disc. Use the or cursor button to scroll and select a folder (or title), and then press the ENTER button.
CD-SW300H MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) (continued) Character search (for folder or title 1/2/3) CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback By entering a name, you can search files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3/WMA disc. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "File search (by folder or title 1/2/3)" on page 23. 2 3 Press the NAVIGATION button. Press the , , or cursor button on the remote control to select "FOL", "T-1", "T-2" or "T-3". To search files by folder name, select "FOL" (will flash).
CD-SW300H 1 2 3 4 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "File search (by folder or title 1/2/3)" on page 23. Press the , , or cursor button on the remote control to select "FOL", "T-1", "T-2" or "T-3" and then press the ENTER button. The total number of folders (or titles) appears for 2 seconds, and names of the first 2 folders (or titles) are displayed. Press the or cursor button to select the desired folder (or title) and then press the MEMORY button. Repeat step 4 for other folders (or titles).
CD-SW300H Listening to the radio Tuning 1 2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 3 Press the TUNING ( or ) button to tune in to the desired station. Manual tuning: Press the TUNING button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station. Auto tuning: When the TUNING button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.
CD-SW300H To recall a memorised station Memorising a station 1 2 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 26. 3 Within 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. 4 Within 30 seconds, press the MEMORY button to store that station in memory. Press the MEMORY button to enter the preset tuning saving mode. Press the PRESET ( or select the desired station. ) button for less than 0.
CD-SW300H Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) Tape Playback Before playback: For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not recommended.) Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions. Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the slack with a pen or a pencil. Tape playback 1 2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
Recording on a cassette tape Main unit Remote control Operation Playback Press in the stop mode. Stop Press in the playback, fast forward or rewind mode. Fast forward/ Rewind (TAPE 2 only) Press in the playback or stop mode. Before recording: When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to 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.
CD-SW300H Recording on a cassette tape (continued) Recording from a CD or MP3/WMA disc 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CD button. Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with the side to be recorded on facing you. Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be performed. Press the button. Tape Recording Recording will be paused. 5 6 Press one of the 1- 5 buttons to select the desired disc.
CD-SW300H To stop recording: Press the (TAPE ) button. The disc and tape will stop. Dubbing from tape to tape You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. 1 2 Recording from the radio 1 2 Tune in to the desired station (see page 26). 3 Press the Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with the side to be recorded on facing you. Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be performed. 4 Press the / (TAPE ) button to start recording.
CD-SW300H Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Advanced Features 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.
CD-SW300H 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. Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM band. Press and hold down the ASPM button for at least 3 seconds. 1 After "ASPM" has flashed for about 4 seconds, scanning will start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).
CD-SW300H Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Advanced Features To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete: Press the 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 one stored in memory will not be stored.
CD-SW300H 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, traffic programme, etc. ... see pages 36 - 37) from the stations in memory. Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM. Press the PTY button. "SELECT" and "PTY TI" will appear alternately for about 6 seconds. 3 Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET ( lect the programme type.
CD-SW300H Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Advanced Features 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 flash for about 4 seconds, and then the station name will flash for 7 seconds, which will remain lit. If you want to listen to the same programme type of another station, press the PTY button whilst the channel number or station name is flashing.
CD-SW300H CLASSICS OTHER M WEATHER FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ 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.
CD-SW300H Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, MP3 disc, tuner, tape) at a preset time. Advanced Features Timer recording: The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time. This unit has 2 types of timer: ONCE TIMER and DAILY TIMER. Once timer: Once timer play or once timer recording works for one time only at a preset time. For example, if you are away but want to record a programme on a radio station.
4 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE SET" or "DAILY SET", and press the MEMORY button. 5 Press the or button to select "PLAY" or "REC", and press the MEMORY button. White 9 Switch input with the or button, and then press the MEMORY button. To select the timer playback source: CD, TUNER, TAPE 1 or TAPE 2. To select the timer recording source: TUNER. When you select the tuner, select a station by pressing the or button, and then press the MEMORY button.
Advanced Features CD-SW300H Timer and sleep operation (Remote control only) (continued) 12 When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will start. The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the preset volume. 13 When the timer end time is reached, the system will enter the power stand-by mode automatically. Once timer: The timer will be cancelled. Daily timer: The timer will operate at the same time every day. It will continue until the daily timer setting is cancelled.
CD-SW300H 4 Play back the desired sound source. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "SLEEP", and press the MEMORY button. Press the or button to select the time. (Maximum: 3 hours - Minimum: 1 minute) 3 hours - 5 minutes 5-minute intervals 5 minutes - 1 minute 1-minute intervals 5 Press the MEMORY button. "SLEEP" will appear. 6 The unit will enter the power stand-by mode automatically after the preset time has elapsed.
CD-SW300H Enhancing your system The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially available lead as shown below. GAME or VCR, DVD, etc. Listening to playback sounds of Game, VCR, DVD, etc. 1 Connect a video game system, VCR, DVD, etc. to the front GAME INPUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L and R) sockets. 2 Connect a TV to the rear VIDEO OUT sockets. Switch the TV input to auxiliary. 3 4 5 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
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 Symptom The clock is not set to the correct time. When a button is pressed, the unit does not respond. No sound is heard. Possible cause Did a power failure occur? Reset the clock. (Refer to page 15.
CD-SW300H Troubleshooting chart (continued) Cassette deck Symptom Cannot record. References Cannot record tracks with proper sound quality. Cannot erase completely. Sound skipping. Cannot hear treble. Sound fluctuation. Cannot remove the tape. Tuner Possible cause Is the erase-prevention tab removed? Is it a normal tape? (You cannot record on a metal or CrO tape.
CD-SW300H Before transporting the unit Remove all CDs from the unit. Make sure there is no CD in the disc tray. Then, set the unit to the power stand-by mode. Carrying the unit with discs left inside can damage the unit. If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1 Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on again. 2 If the unit is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and plug in the unit, and then turn the power on.
CD-SW300H Maintenance Specifications 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.
CD-SW300H CD player D/A converter Frequency response Dynamic range 5-disc multi-play compact disc player Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup 1-bit D/A converter 20 - 20,000 Hz 90 dB (1 kHz) Maximum input power Rated input power Impedance Dimensions FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz AM: 522 - 1,620 kHz Weight 50 - 14,000 Hz (normal tape) Type 55 dB (TAPE 1, playback) 50 dB (TAPE 2, recording/playback) 0.
TERMS OF GUARANTEE Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees to provide for the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp. 2.
