XL-HP535E(E) TINSEA030AWZZ 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. MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM XL-HP535E Micro Component System consisting of XL-HP535E (main unit) and CP-HP535E (speaker system). MODEL XL-HP535E OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
XL-HP535E 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.
Contents CAUTION ! This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. ! This product 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 qualified personnel. NOTES ! Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give.
XL-HP535E 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") ! Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the wall socket, as pulling the lead can damage internal wires. ! Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility.
XL-HP535E(E) TINSEA030AWZZ Controls and indicators XL-HP535E 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 3. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XL-HP535E Controls and indicators (continued) 1 2 3 " Display 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 General Information 16 17 18 19 13 14 20 4 5 1 6 15 Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2. MP3 Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3. MP3 Title Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4. MP3 Total Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XL-HP535E 7 8 9 10 11 3 13 18 14 19 15 20 16 21 17 22 23 24 25 4 5 6 26 27 28 29 12 Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3. Cursor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4. Character Input/Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . 17, 22 5. Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XL-HP535E System connections Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before any connections. Aerial connection (see page 9) FM aerial AM loop aerial Right speaker Preparation for Use Left speaker Speaker connection (see page 9) Wall socket (AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz) AC power connection (see page 10) 8 03/12/15 XL-HP535E(E)1.
XL-HP535E " Aerial connection " Speaker 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. Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal. 2 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.
Preparation for Use XL-HP535E System connections (continued) " AC power connection " Demonstration mode 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. The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll.
Remote control Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). Batteries are not included. 1 2 3 Remove the battery cover. Insert the 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. Notes concerning use: ! Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.
XL-HP535E 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 volume will decrease. Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume. 0 ..... 30 MAXIMUM ! Bass control (X-BASS) Basic Operation 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-HP535E(E) TINSEA030AWZZ Setting the clock 3 XL-HP535E 5 Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. 3 Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. 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.
XL-HP535E Listening to a CD or MP3 disc This system can also play audio 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. CD or MP3 disc Playback 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.
XL-HP535E 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 the DISC 1. After that disc finishes playing, the next disc will automatically play.
XL-HP535E Listening to a CD or MP3 disc (continued) ! Various disc functions Function CD or MP3 disc Playback Play Main unit Remote control Operation 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. Press and hold down in the playback mode.
Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback XL-HP535E ! 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-HP535E Advanced CD or MP3 disc playback (continued) ! Repeat play ! Random play Repeat play can play all 5 discs, all tracks on a chosen disc, or a programmed sequence continuously. The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically. CD or MP3 disc Playback To repeat all tracks on up to 5 discs: Press the / button twice. To random play all tracks on up to 5 discs: Press the RANDOM button on the remote control.
XL-HP535E ! Programmed play 1 2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to enter the programming save mode. Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select the desired disc. Press the direct search buttons on the remote control to select the desired track. Selected track number You can also select a track by pressing the or button. 4 Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to save the track number. 5 Repeat steps 2 - 4 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be programmed.
CD or MP3 disc Playback XL-HP535E MP3 navigation (only for MP3 files) 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. " You can search and play files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3 disc (see page 21). " By entering a name, you can search files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3 disc (see page 22).
XL-HP535E ! 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 disc. 2 3 Press one of the 1 taining an MP3 disc. Press the Use the or button to scroll and select a folder (or title), and then press the ENTER button. 5 buttons to select a disc tray con- Folder name 4 button, and the unit starts to read the MP3 disc. Press the CD button to stop playback.
XL-HP535E MP3 navigation (only for MP3 files) (continued) ! Character search (for folder or title 1/2/3) CD or MP3 disc Playback By entering a name, you can search files by folder or title 1/2/3 within one MP3 disc. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "File search (by folder or title 1/2/3)" on page 21. 2 3 Press the MP3 NAVIGATION button. Press the , , or button to select "FOL", "T-1", "T-2" or "T-3". To search files by folder name, select "FOL" (will flash).
XL-HP535E Folders or titles can be programmed within one MP3 disc. Folder, title 1, title 2 and title 3 cannot be programmed together simultaneously. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "File search (by folder or title 1/2/3)" on page 21. 2 3 Press the MP3 NAVIGATION button. 4 Press the , , or button 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.
XL-HP535E Listening to the radio ! 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-HP535E ! 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. Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 24. Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to enter the preset tuning saving mode. 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.
XL-HP535E Listening to a cassette tape 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. 4 Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with side A facing you.
Recording on a cassette tape Function Main unit Remote control Operation Side A playback Press in the stop mode. Side B playback Press in the stop mode. Stop Press in the playback, fast forward or fast rewind mode. Fast forward/Fast rewind 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.
XL-HP535E Recording on a cassette tape (continued) ! Recording from a CD or MP3 disc Tape Recording You can record the desired disc using the CD DIRECT PLAY button. 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 4 Press the Press the 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. button to choose one side or both sides. ... To record on both sides. ... To record on only one side.
XL-HP535E To perform programmed recording: 1 Programme discs and tracks (see pages 19, 23). 2 Press the button. 3 Press the / ( ) button to record on side A, or the for side B. ( ) button To stop recording: Press the (TAPE ) button. The disc and tape will stop. Note: To record on both sides, begin with side A. (If recording is started from side B, the tape will not switch over to side A.
XL-HP535E Timer and sleep operation 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. This unit has 2 types of timer: ONCE TIMER and DAILY TIMER. Advanced Features 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.
XL-HP535E 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. White Red The illustrations show the daily timer setting. 6 Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. 9 Switch input with the or button, and then press the MEMORY/SET button. To select the timer playback source: CD, TUNER or TAPE.
XL-HP535E Timer and sleep operation (continued) 12 When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will start. The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the preset volume. Advanced Features 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.
XL-HP535E The radio, CD, MP3 disc and cassette tape can all be turned off automatically. 1 2 3 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/SET 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 6 Press the MEMORY/SET button. "SLEEP" will appear.
XL-HP535E Enhancing your system The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially available lead as shown below. VCR, DVD, etc. To the line output sockets Advanced Features White Red Red White RCA lead (not supplied) ! Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, DVD, etc. 1 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.
Troubleshooting chart ! 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. XL-HP535E Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician.
XL-HP535E Troubleshooting chart (continued) ! Cassette deck Symptom " Cannot record. ! Tuner Possible cause " Is the erase-prevention tab removed? Symptom Possible cause " The radio makes unusual noises continuously. " Is the unit placed near the TV or computer? " Cannot record tracks with " Is it a normal tape? (You cannot record on a metal or CrO tape.) proper sound quality. References " Cannot erase completely. " Sound skipping.
XL-HP535E ! If trouble occurs ! Before transporting the unit 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: 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.
XL-HP535E Maintenance ! Cleaning the tape-handling parts ! Cleaning the CD pickup lens " 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. Poor performance during CD playback (skipping or jumping) can be caused by a dirty or contaminated CD laser pick up lens.
Specifications XL-HP535E 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 figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units. ! Tuner ! General ! Cassette deck Weight AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz 90 W Width: 185 mm (7-1/4") Height: 260 mm (10-1/4") Depth: 307 mm (12") 6.1 kg (13.4 lbs.
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.
