VIDEO CD MICRO SYSTEM MICRO-CHAÎNE CD VIDÉO SISTEMA MICRO DE CD VÍDEO XL-HP404V Video CD Micro System consisting of XL-HP404V (main unit) and CP-HP404 (speaker system). Micro-chaîne CD vidéo XL-HP404V composée de XL-HP404V (appareil principal) et de CP-HP404 (enceinte acoustique). Sistema micro de CD vídeo XL-HP404V que consta de XL-HP404V (aparato principal) y CP-HP404 (sistema de altavoces).
ENGLISH XL-HP404V ENGLISH Introduction 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. Important Instruction Special notes Warning: ! When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, mains voltage is still present inside the unit. When the ON/ STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY position, the unit may be brought into operation by the timer mode or remote control.
1 Accessories Contents Please confirm that the following accessories are included. XL-HP404V ! General Information Page ENGLISH Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 7 ! Preparation for Use Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XL-HP404V ENGLISH 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. 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") Warning: The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. 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 accident causing damage.
Controls and indicators XL-HP404V 10 11 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 22 23 9 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 3. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 38, 41 5.
XL-HP404V Controls and indicators (continued) ENGLISH " Display 10 11 General Information 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2. Disc Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3. Disc Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5.
XL-HP404V 6 7 8 1 9 Reference page 1. Video Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2. Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3. AC Voltage Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4. Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10 5. AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 12 6. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Terminal .
XL-HP404V Controls and indicators (continued) ENGLISH " Remote control 1 General Information 2 11 12 13 14 15 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 24 20 25 21 26 22 27 23 28 16 17 29 32 30 31 33 18 Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3. Video CD Skip or Previous, CD/MP3 Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape Fast Wind, Tuner Preset Down, Time Down Button . . . .
Remote control " Battery installation 1 2 3 Remove the battery cover. Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment. When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the battery terminals. Replace the cover. XL-HP404V Notes concerning use: ! Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the operation becomes erratic. Purchase 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/ SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).
XL-HP404V System connections ENGLISH Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before any connections. Aerial connection (see page 10) AM loop aerial FM aerial Right speaker Preparation for Use Left speaker Speaker connection (see page 10) To a wall socket AC power connection (see page 12) E-9 04/2/9 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Sharp Manuals XL-HP404V(Z)E1.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH " Aerial connection " Speaker connection Supplied FM aerial: Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS terminal and position the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received. Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal. 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.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH System connections (continued) ! Placing the speaker system ! TV/monitor connection There is no distinction between the right and the left speakers. If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT socket on the rear of the unit. Left speaker Right speaker Preparation for Use TV Notes: " The speakers are magnetically shielded. Therefore, they do not affect the display even you use them near the TV.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! AC power connection 1 After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket. If you plug the unit first, the unit will enter the demonstration mode (see page 13). 2 ! Setting the AC voltage selector AC Plug Adaptor In areas (or countries) where a wall socket as shown in illustration is used, connect the unit using the AC plug adaptor supplied with the unit, as illustrated.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH System connections (continued) ! Setting the FM/AM span selector ! Demonstration mode Preparation for Use 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: When the unit is in the power standby mode (demonstration mode), press the X-BASS/DEMO button. The demonstration mode will be cancelled and the display will disappear.
General control XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease. Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume. 0 ..... 30 MAXIMUM When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasises the bass frequencies, and "X-BASS" will appear.
XL-HP404V Setting the clock ENGLISH 5 Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. Basic Operation 6 In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) display. 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 4 Press the or button to select 24-hour or 12hour display and then press the MEMORY/SET button. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
Video CD XL-HP404V Size Label sides Audio recording format Video recording format This unit handles video CDs that support PBC (version 2.0). (PBC is an abbreviation of "Playback control".) You can enjoy the following two types of playback, depending on the disc. Disc type Video CDs without PBC (version 1.1) Video CDs with PBC (version 2.0) Symbol 8 cm (3") 1 side Digital (max. 20 min) MPEG 1 12 cm (5") 1 side Digital (max.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH Preparation for video CD playback 1 ! Adjusting the TV and VCR ! Selecting the video output format The TV and VCR input varies according to the connection method. Be sure to make the settings correctly. (Then, follow the playback procedure on page 18 to check the settings.) Video CD is recorded in PAL or NTSC format. Select the video output format (NTSC or PAL) according to your TV or VCR. To select the video output format: Whilst in the stop mode, press the PAL/NTSC button.
Video CD playback 2 Playback control: Video CDs that support "Playback control" can display still pictures. This function can be used with video CD software (video CDs with playback control) that have a playback method recorded on them. You can select items you want to watch from the menu displayed on the TV screen, or you can show still pictures. XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Playback 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 4 Place the disc on the disc tray 1, label side up.
XL-HP404V Video CD playback (continued) ENGLISH Disc Playback Notes: " Playback control allows a video CD to be played back according to instructions recorded on the disc. The "previous", "next", "return" and "select" operations may function differently, depending on the PBC CDs. " Some video CDs with playback control may have an "auto pause" recorded on them. When such a disc is played, the screen will stop automatically at the point where an "auto pause signal" has been inserted.
XL-HP404V 1 2 Press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button. A menu will appear on the TV and playback will be paused. 1 2 ! To play without activating the playback control function (Video CD with P.B.C. only) You can play a video CD with P.B.C. without activating the playback control function. In this case, the menu screen will not appear, and the disc will be played in the same way as a video CD without P.B.C. 1 Select the desired menu number using the direct search buttons on the remote control.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH Advanced video CD playback ! To specify a disc to play ! Direct track search You can play a disc by specifying the disc number. By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks on the current disc can be played. 1 Press one of the 1- 5 buttons to select the desired disc. Use the direct search buttons on the remote control to select the desired track whilst playing the selected disc.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! To create a bookmark This function marks the desired scene on the video CD to play it back easily. (Up to 9 scenes per disc can be marked.) Whilst in the playback mode, press the BOOKMARK button on the remote control when the desired scene is displayed. "B-M" will appear on the TV screen for a few seconds. 1 B-M 2 Repeat step 1. " Up to 9 scenes can be marked. " If more than 9 bookmarks are created, bookmarks will be erased in the order they were created.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH Advanced video CD playback (continued) ! Time search selection ! Disc digest selection You can play back from the desired scene by specifying the time. You can play back a desired track by selecting one from the 9 displayed tracks on the screen. 1 Whilst in the playback mode, hold down the DIGEST (DIGEST/TIME SEARCH) button to enter the time search mode. 1 GO TO Disc Playback 2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the DIGEST (DIGEST/TIME SEARCH) button.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH Each track is divided into 9 sections. You can look at the sections and select the scene you want to start watching from. This function is convenient when you want to start from the middle of an undivided track, for example, a movie. 1 During playback, press the DIGEST (DIGEST/TIME SEARCH) button. " The track being played back will be divided into 9 sections and playback will be paused. " Each time a divided section is displayed, you can hear the first several seconds of the section.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH Advanced video CD playback (continued) ! To play back the video CD manually ! Changing the TV screen display Usually this unit detects the video CD and plays back pictures and sounds. In case this unit fails to judge it correctly, you can play back the video CD manually. You can check the operation of the main unit by the on-screen display. 1 Press the VCD AUTO/VCD button until "VCD ON" appears on the TV screen.
CD playback XL-HP404V ! 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 / (SELECT/RESUME ) button twice. To repeat desired tracks: Perform steps 1 - 6 in the "Programmed play" section on page 27 and then press the / (SELECT/RESUME ) button twice. To cancel repeat play: Press the / (SELECT/RESUME " " will go out. The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH CD playback (continued) ! Programmed play Disc Playback You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. 1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to enter the programming save mode. 2 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select the desired disc. 3 Press the direct search buttons on the remote control to select the desired track.
XL-HP404V ! To change the display (MP3 discs only) Whilst in the stop mode or playback mode, press the MP3 DISPLAY button. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows. [When in the stop mode] Total number of tracks Folder name Track name ! To select the desired folder or track by name (MP3 discs only) 1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MP3 DISPLAY button to display the folder name. 2 Select the desired folder by pressing the (NEXT ) button.
XL-HP404V Listening to the radio ENGLISH ! Tuning 1 2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 3 Press the TUNING ( station. Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). or ) button to tune in to the desired Radio 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.
XL-HP404V ! Memorising a station ! To recall a memorised station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a button. (Preset tuning) Press the PRESET ( or lect the desired station. 1 2 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 29. Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to enter the preset tuning saving mode. The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically.
XL-HP404V Listening to a cassette tape ENGLISH 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 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
XL-HP404V 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. ENGLISH ! Various tape functions Function Main unit Remote control Operation Side A playback Press in the stop mode. Side B playback Press in the stop mode.
XL-HP404V Playing karaoke You can enjoy karaoke to video CDs, CDs, MP3 Discs, radio, cassettes, and other external devices by connecting a separately available microphone to this unit. 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 5 Adjust the volume of the audio source using the VOLUME control. 6 To control the volume of both microphones, turn the MIC LEVEL control towards MAX to increase and towards MIN to decrease.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! To change the audio mode Notes on sound multiplexed karaoke discs: Sound multiplexed karaoke discs are discs on which the main vocal and the BGM (Background music) have been recorded on one of the two channels and only the BGM on the other. " The function will not work properly with discs which do not belong to this group. " Discs on which vocal has been recorded on the left channel and music on the right may not play properly.
XL-HP404V Recording on a cassette tape ENGLISH 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. " The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor). " For recording, use only normal tapes. Do not use metal or CrO tapes.
XL-HP404V You can record the desired CD using the CD DIRECT PLAY button. 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CD/VIDEO CD (CD) button. Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with side A facing you. Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be performed. Press the button to choose one side or both sides. ... To record on both sides. ... To record on only one side. 5 Press the To perform programmed recording: 1 Programme discs and tracks.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH Recording on a cassette tape (continued) ! Recording from the radio 1 2 3 Tune in to the desired station (see page 29). Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with side A facing you. Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be performed. Press the button to choose one side or both sides. Tape Recording ... To record on both sides. ... To record on only one side. 4 Press the button. To interrupt recording: Press the button.
Timer and sleep operation XL-HP404V ENGLISH Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (video CD, CD, MP3 disc, tuner, tape) at the preset time. 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 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.
XL-HP404V Timer and sleep operation (continued) ENGLISH 4 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE SET" or "DAILY SET", and press the MEMORY/ SET button. 5 Press the or button to select "PLAY" or "REC", and press the MEMORY/SET button. Advanced Features White Red 9 Switch input with the or button, and then press the MEMORY/SET button. To select the timer playback source: CD/VIDEO CD, TUNER or TAPE. To select the timer recording source: TUNER.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH 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. Cancel the daily timer when it is not in use.
XL-HP404V ENGLISH Timer and sleep operation (continued) ! Sleep operation Advanced Features The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off automatically. 1 2 3 Play back the desired sound source. 4 Press the Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "SLEEP", and press the MEMORY/SET button. or button to select the time.
Enhancing your system XL-HP404V VCR, DVD, etc. To the line output sockets White Red Red White RCA lead (not supplied) ! Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, DVD, etc. 1 ENGLISH Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the VIDEO/AUX IN sockets. When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this unit and the video output to a television. 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the VIDEO/AUX button. Play the connected equipment.
Troubleshooting chart XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! Subwoofer connection When a commercially available speaker with a built-in amplifier is connected to this unit, you can enjoy sound with emphasised bass. Connect an RCA lead from a commercially available speaker with a built-in amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT socket. Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician.
XL-HP404V Symptom Possible cause " Playback does not start. " Is the disc loaded upside down? " Playback stops in the mid- " Does the disc satisfy the standle or is not performed dards? properly. " Is the disc distorted or scratched? " Playback sounds are " Is the unit located near excessive skipped, or stopped in the vibrations? middle of a track. " Is the disc very dirty? " Has condensation formed inside the unit? ! Cassette deck Symptom " Cannot record.
Maintenance XL-HP404V ENGLISH ! If trouble 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. ! 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.
Specifications ! General Power source Power consumption Dimensions Weight AC 110/127/220/230 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz 115 W Width: 185 mm (7-1/4") Height: 260 mm (10-1/4") Depth: 307 mm (12") 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs.) Output terminals Input terminals MPO: 200 W (100 W + 100 W) (10 % T.H.D.) RMS: 100 W (50 W + 50 W) (10 % T.H.D.) RMS: 76 W (38 W + 38 W) (0.9 % T.H.D.
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