Sharp Stereo System XL MP150E User 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.  
XL-MP150E Micro Component System consisting of XL-MP150E (main unit) and  
CP-MP150E (speaker system).  
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM  
MODEL  
XL-MP150E  
OPERATION MANUAL  
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Contents  
XL-MP150E  
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Page  
General Information  
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 7  
Preparation for Use  
System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 10  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Basic Operation  
General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Accessories  
Please confirm that the following accessories are included.  
CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback  
Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 16  
Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 19  
MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) . . . . . . . .20 - 23  
Radio  
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 25  
Tape Playback  
Listening to a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 27  
Tape Recording  
Recording on a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 - 29  
Remote control  
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AM loop aerial  
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Advanced Features  
Listening to sound from a USB-connected PC . . . . . . . . .30 - 34  
Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 - 38  
Enhancing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 - 40  
References  
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 - 42  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
FM aerial  
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USB cable  
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Note:  
Only the above accessories are included.  
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Precautions  
XL-MP150E  
General  
Do not remove the outer cover, as this  
may result in electric shock. Refer inter-  
nal service to your local SHARP service  
facility.  
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.  
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The ventilation should not be impeded by  
covering the ventilation openings with  
items, such as newspapers, tablecloths,  
curtains, etc.  
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Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from  
vibration.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be  
placed on the apparatus.  
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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).  
Keep the unit away from direct sunlight,  
strong magnetic fields, excessive dust,  
humidity and electronic/electrical equip-  
ment (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.  
Warning:  
The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Us-  
ing this product with a higher voltage other than that which is speci-  
fied is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident  
causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any dam-  
age resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which  
is specified.  
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.  
Volume control  
The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker effi-  
ciency, location and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid ex-  
posure to high volume levels, which occurs whilst turning the unit on  
with the volume control setting up high, or whilst continually listening  
at high volumes.  
Hold the AC power plug by the head when  
removing it from the wall socket, as pulling  
the lead can damage internal wires.  
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Controls and indicators  
XL-MP150E  
Front panel  
Reference page  
1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
3. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
4. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 35  
5. Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 29, 42  
6. Cassette Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
7. USB Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
8. Headphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
9. Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
10. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
11. Disc Direct Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
12. Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
13. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
14. Memory/Set Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,19, 25, 35  
15. Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
16. Extra Bass (Surround)/ Demo Mode Button . . 10, 12, 25, 42  
17. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
18. Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
19. Tape Reverse Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27, 29  
20. DiscTrack Down or Fast Reverse,Tape Rewind,Tuner Preset  
Down,Time Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16, 25, 27, 35, 37  
21. Tape Reverse Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 28, 29  
22. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape Fast Wind,  
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USB  
Tuner Preset Up, Time Up Button . . . . 13, 16, 25, 27, 35, 37  
23. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
24. USB/Video/Auxiliary Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
25. Disc Play or Repeat, Tape Forward Play Button . . 15, 16, 26  
26. Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 42  
27. Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25  
28. Disc or Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 26  
CD  
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Controls and indicators (continued)  
Display  
Reference page  
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1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
2. MP3/WMA Folder Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
3. MP3/WMA Title Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
4. MP3 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
5. WMA Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
6. Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
7. Timer Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
8. Timer Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
9. Tape Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
10. MP3/WMA Total Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
11. Daily Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
12. FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
13. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
14. Tape Forward Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
15. Tape Reverse Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
16. Memory Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
17. Tape Reverse Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
18. Extra Bass Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
19. Disc Repeat Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
20. Disc Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
21. Disc Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
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Rear panel  
Reference page  
1. Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
2. AC Power Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
3. FM 75 Ohm Aerial Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
4. AM Loop Aerial Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
5. Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Sockets . . . . . . . . . . 39  
6. Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
7. Subwoofer Pre-output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
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AM  
LOOP  
FM  
75 OHMS  
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VIDEO/AUX  
IN  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
Speaker system  
1. Tweeter  
2. Woofer  
3. Bass Reflex Duct  
4. Speaker Wire  
RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:  
6 OHMS MIN.  
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AC INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PRE-OUT  
RIGHT LEFT  
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Remote control  
Reference page  
1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
3. Cursor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
4. Character Input/Disc Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . 17, 22  
5. Equaliser Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
6. Extra Bass (Surround) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
7. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
8. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
9. Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
10. Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
11. Video/Auxiliary/USB Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
12. Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
13. Disc Clear/Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 19  
14. Disc Random Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
15. Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
16. Tape Reverse Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
17. Tape Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
18. Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 25, 36  
19. Disc Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
20. Disc Play or Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 18  
21. Tape Forward Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
22. Tape Record Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 29  
23. MP3/WMA Navigation Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
24. MP3/WMA Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
25. Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
26. Clock/Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 35, 36  
27. Character Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
28. Disc Track Down or Fast Reverse,Tape Fast Wind,  
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Tuner Preset Down,Time Down Button . . . . . . 13, 16, 25, 27  
29. Disc Track Up or Fast Forward,Tape Fast Wind,  
Tuner Preset Up,Time Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16, 25, 27  
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System connections  
XL-MP150E  
Make sure to unplug the AC power lead before any connections.  
Aerial connection (see page 9)  
AM loop aerial  
FM aerial  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
ANTENNA  
AM  
LOP  
FM  
75 OHMS  
VIDEO/AUX  
IN  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:  
6 OHMS MIN.  
AC INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PRE-OUT  
RIGHT LEFT  
Speaker connection (see page 9)  
Wall socket  
(AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz)  
AC power connection (see page 10)  
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Aerial connection  
Speaker connection  
Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to  
the plus (+) terminal.  
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.  
Supplied AM loop aerial:  
ANTENNA  
AM  
LOOP  
FM  
75 OHMS  
Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM LOOP socket. 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).  
VIDEO/AUX  
IN  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:  
OHMS MIN.  
6
AC INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PRE-OUT  
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Black  
Caution:  
Use speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or more, as lower im-  
pedance speakers can damage the unit.  
ANTENNA  
AM  
LOOP  
FM  
75 OHMS  
FM  
75 OHMS  
VIDEO/AUX  
IN  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
Do not mistake the right and the left chan-  
nels. The right speaker is the one on the right  
side when you face the unit.  
RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:  
OHMS MIN.  
6
AC INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PRE-OUT  
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Do not let the bare speaker wires touch  
each other.  
Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be  
placed in the bass reflex ducts.  
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.  
Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may  
Incorrect  
be injured.  
Installing the AM loop aerial:  
< Assembling >  
Speaker grilles are removable  
< Attaching to the wall >  
Make sure nothing comes into contact  
with the speaker diaphragm when you  
remove the speaker grilles.  
Wall Screws (not supplied)  
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System connections (continued)  
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.  
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:  
When the unit is in the power stand-by  
mode (demonstration mode), press the  
X-BASS (SURROUND)/DEMO button.  
The unit will enter the low power con-  
sumption mode.  
ANTENNA  
AM  
LOOP  
FM  
75 OHMS  
VIDEO/AUX  
IN  
LEFT  
X-BASS (SURROUND)  
/DEMO  
RIGHT  
RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:  
OHMS MIN.  
6
AC INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PRE-OUT  
RIGHT LEFT  
To return to the demonstration mode:  
When the unit is in the power stand-by mode, press the X-BASS  
(SURROUND)/DEMO button again.  
Wall socket  
(AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz)  
Note:  
When the power is on, the X-BASS (SURROUND)/DEMO button  
can be used to select the extra bass mode.  
Notes:  
The unit will start the tape initialisation when plugged in to the AC  
socket. During this process, initialising sound will be heard and  
the unit cannot be turned on. Wait until the process is finished.  
Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not  
be in use for a prolonged period of time.  
External FM aerial  
Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception.  
Consult your dealer.  
Cooling fan:  
ANTENNA  
AM  
LOOP  
This main unit is built with a cooling fan at the rear of the unit for  
improved cooling. Please do not cover the opening of the fan with  
any obstacles, as this will block proper ventilation.  
FM  
75 OHMS  
External FM aerial  
VIDEO/AUX  
IN  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:  
OHMS MIN.  
6
AC INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PRE-OUT  
RIGHT LEFT  
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Remote control  
XL-MP150E  
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.  
Battery installation  
Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).  
Batteries are not included.  
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 vi-  
brations.  
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Open the battery cover.  
Insert the 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.  
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Close the cover.  
Test of the remote control  
Check the remote control after checking all the connections (see  
pages 8 - 10).  
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.  
Precautions for battery use:  
Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
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Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for long periods  
of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.  
Caution:  
USB  
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).  
Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunc-  
tion.  
Battery removal:  
Open the battery cover and pull up the battery to take out.  
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General control  
XL-MP150E  
Volume control  
Main unit operation:  
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When the VOL + / - control is turned clockwise, the volume will  
increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease.  
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Remote control operation:  
Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume.  
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Surround mode  
When the X-BASS (SURROUND)/DEMO [X-BASS (SURROUND)]  
button is pressed, the unit will enter the surround mode and adjust  
low bass and high frequency automatically according to volume  
input. To cancel this mode, press the X-BASS (SURROUND)/  
DEMO [X-BASS (SURROUND)] button again.  
To turn the power on  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
Equaliser  
When the EQUALIZER (EQUALIZER MODE) button is pressed, the  
current mode setting will be displayed. To change to a different  
mode, press the EQUALIZER (EQUALIZER MODE) button repeat-  
edly until the desired sound mode appears.  
After use:  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.  
Illumination light control  
FLAT  
The sound is not modified.  
For rock music.  
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.  
ROCK  
CLASSIC  
POPS  
For classical music.  
For pop music.  
Volume auto fade-in  
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.  
VOCAL  
Vocals are enhanced.  
JAZZ  
For jazz.  
Note:  
If the EQUALIZER (EQUALIZER MODE) button is pressed in the  
surround mode, it will be cancelled automatically.  
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Setting the clock  
XL-MP150E  
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5 Press the  
or  
button to adjust the hour and  
then press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button.  
Press the  
or  
button once to advance the time by  
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1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously.  
6 Press the  
or  
button to adjust the minutes and  
then press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button.  
Press the  
or  
button once to advance the time by  
1 minute. Hold it down to change the time in 5-minute intervals.  
In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) display.  
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.  
To confirm the time display:  
[When the unit is in the stand-by mode]  
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.  
The time display will appear for about 10 seconds.  
3 Within 10 seconds, press the  
or  
button to se-  
[When the power is on]  
lect "CLOCK", and press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY)  
button.  
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.  
Within 10 seconds, press the  
or  
button to display the  
time  
.
The time display will appear for about 10 seconds.  
Note:  
The "CLOCK" will appear or time will flash to confirm the time dis-  
play when the AC power supply is restored after a power failure or  
unplugging the unit. If incorrect, readjust the clock as follows.  
4 Press the  
or  
button to select 24-hour or 12-  
hour display and then press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY)  
button.  
To readjust the clock:  
Perform "Setting the clock" from step 1. If the "CLOCK" does not  
appear in step 3, step 4 (for selecting the 24-hour or 12-hour dis-  
play) will be skipped.  
"0:00"  
The 24-hour display will appear.  
(0:00 - 23:59)  
The 12-hour display will appear.  
(AM 12:00 - PM 11:59)  
The 12-hour display will appear.  
(AM 0:00 - PM 11:59)  
To change the 24-hour or 12-hour display:  
1
Clear all the programmed contents. [Refer to "Clearing all the  
"AM 12:00"  
"AM 0:00"  
memory (reset)" on page 42 for details.]  
2
Perform "Setting the clock" from step 1.  
Note:  
The clock can also be set with the remote control.  
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Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc  
XL-MP150E  
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.  
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MP3:  
MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands  
for MPEG Audio Layer 3.  
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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, MPEG 2 Layer 3, and  
VBR files.  
During VBR file playback, time counter in the display may differ  
from its actual playback time.  
USB  
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 Win-  
dows Media Player.  
"MP3" or "WMA" indicator will light up after the unit reads infor-  
mation on an MP3 or WMA disc.  
Auto power on function:  
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.  
CD button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and  
the "CD" function is activated.  
CD  
playback starts (regardless of the last function).  
button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of  
the last function starts (CD, TAPE, TUNER, USB/VIDEO/AUX).  
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button on the remote control: The unit turns on and CD  
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Auto power off function:  
In the stop mode of CD, MP3 or WMA operation, the main unit enters  
the stand-by mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.  
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Playback will begin from track 1 on DISC 1. After that disc fin-  
ishes playing, the next disc will automatically play.  
After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the unit will stop  
automatically.  
When there is no disc in one of the disc trays (1 - 5), the empty  
tray will be skipped to the next tray with a disc.  
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
2 Press the CD button.  
3 Press the  
1 button and within 5 seconds, press the  
OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray 1.  
4 Place the disc on the disc tray 1, label side up.  
To exchange other discs whilst playing a disc:  
Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons for the stopped disc and within 5  
seconds, press the OPEN/CLOSE button and exchange discs.  
Be sure to place 8 cm (3") disc in the middle of the disc trays.  
12 cm (5")  
8 cm (3")  
To remove the discs:  
In the stop mode, press the 1 - 5 button and within 5 seconds,  
press the OPEN/CLOSE button.  
Caution:  
5 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray 1.  
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 re-  
stored.  
MP3 indicator  
WMA indicator  
[CD]  
[MP3/WMA]  
If the disc tray is stopped with force, "ER-CD20" will appear on the  
display for 3 seconds and the unit will not function. If this occurs,  
press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by  
mode and then turn the power on again.  
Total number of  
tracks on the disc time of the disc of folders  
Total playing  
Total number Total number  
of files  
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.  
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).  
6 You can place discs on the trays 2 - 5 by following steps  
3 - 5.  
7 Press the  
/
button to start playback.  
Disc play indicator  
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Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued)  
Notes for CD:  
Various disc functions  
Track up/track down is possible only within individual discs.  
Fast forward/fast reverse is possible only within individual discs.  
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.  
Function  
Main unit  
Remote  
control  
Operation  
Play  
Press in the stop  
mode.  
Notes for MP3/WMA discs:  
Stop  
Press in the playback  
mode.  
Track up/track down is possible only within individual discs.  
The sound is heard during fast forward/fast reverse with a CD, but  
not with an MP3/WMA disc. For fast forward or fast reverse of an  
MP3/WMA disc, refer to playback time on the display.  
Fast forward/fast reverse is possible only within individual tracks.  
When the end of the track is reached during fast forward, the next  
track will be played. Playback of the track will begin when its be-  
ginning is reached during fast reverse.  
Pause  
Press in the playback  
mode. Press the  
/
button to resume play-  
back from the paused  
point.  
To change the display (MP3/WMA discs only)  
Track up/  
Track down  
Press in the playback  
or stop mode.  
Whilst a disc is playing, press the DISPLAY  
button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the display  
will change as follows.  
If you press the button  
in the stop mode,  
press the  
/
button  
to start the desired  
track.  
Fast for-  
ward/Fast  
reverse  
Press and hold down  
in the playback mode.  
Track number  
Release the button to  
resume playback.  
Elapsed  
playback time  
Folder name  
File name  
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Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback  
XL-MP150E  
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 de-  
sired track whilst playing the se-  
lected disc.  
Selected track number  
Selected disc number  
The direct search buttons allow you to select up to number 9.  
2 Within 5 seconds, press the CD DIRECT PLAY button on  
the main unit.  
When selecting number 10 or higher, use the "+10" button.  
A. For example, to choose 13  
1 Press the "+10" button once.  
2 Press the "3" button.  
B. For example, to choose 30  
1 Press the "+10" button three times.  
2 Press the "0" button.  
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If the direct search buttons are pressed whilst the disc is stopped,  
press the  
/
button to start the desired track on the current disc.  
Playback will begin from track 1 on the chosen disc.  
After the last track on the chosen disc is played, the unit stops  
automatically.  
Notes:  
A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc can-  
not be selected.  
Note:  
During random play, direct search is not possible.  
If a disc tray with no disc is selected, playback will not start and the  
disc indicator will go out.  
To stop playback:  
Press the (CD ) button.  
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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.  
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:  
To repeat all tracks on up to 5 discs:  
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control.  
Press the  
/
button twice.  
To repeat desired tracks:  
Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Programmed play" section on page 19 and  
then press the  
/
button twice.  
To cancel random play:  
Press the  
/
button.  
"R" will go out.  
To random play all tracks on the chosen disc:  
1 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons.  
2 Within 5 seconds, press the CD DI-  
RECT PLAY button.  
To cancel repeat play:  
Press the button again.  
" will go out.  
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"
3 Press the RANDOM button on the re-  
mote control.  
To repeat all tracks on the chosen disc:  
1 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons.  
To cancel random play:  
Press the CD DIRECT PLAY button.  
"R" will go out.  
2 Within 5 seconds, press the CD DIRECT  
PLAY button twice.  
To cancel repeat play:  
Press the CD DIRECT PLAY button again.  
Notes:  
If you press the  
button during random play, you can move to  
"
" will go out.  
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 or random play, be sure to press the (CD  
) button. Otherwise, the disc(s) will play continuously.  
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Programmed play  
To clear the programmed selections:  
Press the CLEAR/DIMMER button on the re-  
mote control whilst the "MEMORY" indicator  
is flashing.  
Each time the button is pressed, one track will  
be cleared, beginning with the last track pro-  
grammed.  
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) but-  
ton 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" in-  
dicator will disappear and all the programmed contents will be  
cleared.  
2 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons  
to select the desired disc.  
Adding tracks to the programme:  
If a programme has been previously stored, the "MEMORY" indicator  
will be displayed. Then follow steps 1 - 6 to add tracks. The new  
tracks will be stored after the last track of the original programme.  
Selected disc number  
3 Press the direct search buttons  
on the remote control to select  
the desired track.  
To check which tracks are programmed:  
Whilst the unit is stopped in the programmed play mode, press the  
or  
button.  
Selected track number  
You can also select a track by pressing the  
or  
button.  
Notes:  
When a disc with programmed tracks is ejected, the programme  
is automatically cancelled.  
Even if you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by  
mode or change the function from CD to another, the programmed  
selections will not be cleared.  
During the programme operation, random play is not possible.  
During programmed play, the CD DIRECT PLAY button will not  
work.  
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.  
If you make a mistake, the programmed tracks can be cleared  
by pressing the CLEAR/DIMMER button.  
6 Press the (CD ) button.  
The total number in memory will  
appear.  
7 Press the  
/
button to start playback.  
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MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files)  
XL-MP150E  
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 21).  
By entering a name, you can search files by folder or title 1/2/3  
within one MP3/WMA disc (see page 22).  
Folders or titles can be programmed within one MP3/WMA disc  
(see page 23).  
When you enter file names on your PC, connect words with  
hyphens. This product recognizes the first word as title 1, second  
one as title 2, and third one as title 3. Up to three words can be rec-  
ognised.  
Example:  
Folder  
(File name)  
Title 2  
Title 1  
Title 3  
AAA  
(POPULAR-HITS 1-A MUSIC.mp3)  
(POPULAR-HITS 2-B MUSIC.mp3)  
BBB  
CCC  
(JAZZ-HITS 1-A MUSIC.mp3)  
(JAZZ-HITS 2-B MUSIC.mp3)  
Notes:  
MP3 files must have the extension ".mp3".  
WMA files must have the extension ".wma".  
Up to 100 folders or 300 files can be read on the unit. If either  
limit is exceeded, no more folders/files are displayed.  
This unit recognises and displays up to 48 characters for folder  
names, and up to 32 characters for title 1/2/3.  
All file/folder names appear in uppercase.  
(ROCK-HITS 1-A MUSIC.mp3)  
(ROCK-HITS 2-B MUSIC.mp3)  
(ROCK-HITS 3-C MUSIC.mp3)  
(ROCK-HITS 4-D MUSIC.mp3)  
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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.  
7 Use the or cursor button to scroll and select a folder  
(or title), and then press the ENTER button.  
1 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select a disc tray con-  
taining an MP3/WMA disc.  
Folder name  
2 Press the  
/
button, and the unit starts to read the MP3/  
WMA disc.  
If you press the  
files in the selected folder (or title) are played.  
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button instead of the ENTER button, all  
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.  
8 Use the or cursor button to scroll and select a file.  
MP3 indicator  
WMA indicator  
File name  
Total number Total number  
of folders  
of files  
9 Press the  
/
button to start playback.  
4 Press the NAVIGATION button.  
The unit plays from the selected file to the last file in the select-  
ed folder (or title), and the previous display returns.  
5 Press the  
,
,
or  
cursor but-  
Folder Title 1  
ton on the remote control to select  
"FOL", "T-1", "T-2" or "T-3". To  
search files by folder name, select  
"FOL" (will flash).  
File search by title 1/2/3:  
In step 5, select "T-1", "T-2" or "T-3" and follow the same steps as  
file search by folder.  
The unit searches all files on the disc, regardless of the folder.  
Title 2 Title 3  
The following steps describe file search by folder:  
To stop playback:  
6 Press the ENTER button.  
Press the CD button.  
The total number of folders (or titles) appears for 2 seconds,  
and names of the first 2 folders (or titles) are displayed.  
To exit the MP3/WMA navigation mode:  
In the stop mode, press the CD button.  
Folder name  
Notes:  
In the MP3/WMA navigation mode, direct play and direct search  
functions are disabled.  
If a folder, title or file name does not appear, or appears incor-  
rectly, remove and reinsert the disc and try again.  
If you press the RANDOM button in the stop mode, the MP3/  
WMA navigation mode will be cancelled.  
The NAVIGATION button allows you to go one step back.  
Press the DISPLAY button to  
check the number of files.  
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MP3/WMA navigation (only for MP3/WMA files) (continued)  
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/WMA disc.  
8 When finished, press the ENTER button. The unit searches  
for the same name within folders (or titles).  
1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "File search (by folder or title 1/2/3)"  
on page 21.  
2 Press the NAVIGATION button.  
If the search word is not in the folder (or title) name, "NOT  
FOUND" appears and the menu returns.  
3 Press the  
,
,
or  
cursor  
Folder Title 1  
9 Use the or cursor button to scroll and select a folder  
(or title).  
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).  
10Press the  
/
button to start playback.  
Title 2 Title 3  
All files in the selected folder (or title) are played, and the previ-  
ous display returns.  
4 Press the CHARACTER button for 2 seconds.  
The display will be ready for editing characters.  
1st row: String table  
To exit the MP3/WMA navigation mode:  
In the stop mode, press the CD button.  
Notes:  
2nd row: Input editor (8 digits)  
The unit searches regardless of the case, and names found will  
appear in uppercase.  
Some symbols do not appear properly.  
5 Press the  
or  
or  
cursor button to select the desired  
Character entry with direct buttons:  
alphabet.  
The direct buttons on the remote  
control can also be used for charac-  
ter entry.  
In step 5 on the left, use buttons 0 -  
9 to enter alphabets.  
Alphabet types change as you  
press a button.  
Press the  
display.  
button to go to the next page of character  
6 Press the CHARACTER button and the active character will  
be entered in the 2nd row of the display.  
For example, press "2" four times to enter "C".  
To delete an entered character, move the cursor to the charac-  
ter with the or button and press the CLEAR/DIMMER but-  
ton on the remote control.  
2
A
B
C
Characters:  
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter characters.  
In the folder (or title) name search, you do not have to enter the  
full name. The unit searches for names beginning with the en-  
tered characters.  
1
2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ  
0
: indicates a space.  
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To check, add or delete programmed contents:  
In the stop mode, select a folder (or title) with the or cursor but-  
ton. If the folder (or title) is programmed, "MEMORY" indicator  
flashes.  
Programmed play (for folder, title 1/2/3)  
Folders or titles can be programmed within one MP3/WMA 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 Press the NAVIGATION button.  
3 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.  
When you press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button with  
"MEMORY" flashing, the folder (or title) is removed from the pro-  
gramme.  
If you press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button with "MEM-  
ORY" off, the folder (or title) is added to the programme.  
To clear all programmes, press the CLEAR/DIMMER button in  
the stop mode.  
The total number of folders (or titles) appears for 2 seconds,  
and names of the first 2 folders (or titles) are displayed.  
4 Press the or cursor button to select the desired folder  
(or title) and then press the MEMORY/SET(MEMORY) but-  
ton.  
To exit the MP3/WMA navigation mode:  
In the stop mode, press the CD button.  
The programmed contents are cleared.  
Notes:  
The folder (or title) is memorised with all the files.  
5 Repeat step 4 for other folders (or titles).  
Up to 10 folders (or 10 titles) can be programmed.  
The programmed contents are cleared when you eject a disc,  
play another disc, switch the function, or enter the stand-by mode  
with the ON/STAND-BY button.  
During programmed play, the CD DIRECT PLAY button on the  
main unit will not work.  
If you press the RANDOM button in the stop mode, the MP3/  
WMA navigation mode will be cancelled.  
6 Press the  
/
button to start playback.  
If tracks are programmed using track numbers (see "Pro-  
grammed play" on page 19):  
In the MP3/WMA navigation mode, only programmes by folder (or  
title) name are played. When you exit the mode, the programmes by  
folder (or title) name are cleared.  
Programmed play will always start from the smallest folder (or  
title) number.  
When you exit the MP3/WMA navigation mode, programmes by  
track number are cancelled.  
To stop playback:  
Press the CD button.  
The programmed contents are not cleared.  
(Programmes by track number are cleared when you remove the  
disc.)  
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Listening to the radio  
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Tuning  
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
2 Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the  
desired frequency band (FM or AM).  
/
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 sec-  
onds, 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 auto-  
matically at that point.  
Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.  
To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING button again.  
To receive an FM stereo transmission:  
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to display the "ST" indicator.  
" " will appear when an FM broadcast is 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.  
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.  
/
button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of  
FM stereo mode indicator  
the last function starts (CD, TAPE, TUNER, USB/VIDEO/AUX).  
Note:  
This product can receive FM stereo/FM monaural and AM monaural  
broadcasts. AM stereo broadcasts will not be played in stereo.  
FM stereo receiving indicator  
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Memorising a station  
You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at  
the push of a button. (Preset tuning)  
To recall a memorised station  
Press the PRESET ( or ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to se-  
lect the desired station.  
To scan the preset stations  
The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically. (Pre-  
set memory scan)  
1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 24.  
2 Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to enter the  
preset tuning saving mode.  
1
Press the PRESET ( or ) button for more than 0.5 seconds.  
The preset number will flash and the programmed stations will be  
tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.  
2
Press the PRESET ( or ) button again when the desired sta-  
tion is located.  
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/SET (MEMORY)  
button to store that station in memory.  
If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators go out before  
the station is memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.  
PRESET  
5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a pre-  
set station.  
When a new station is stored in memory, the station previously  
memorised for that preset channel number will be erased.  
To erase entire preset memory  
1
2
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.  
Whilst pressing down the button and the X-BASS  
Note:  
(SURROUND)/DEMO button, press the TUNING  
"TUNER CL" appears.  
button until  
The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few  
hours should there be a power failure or the AC power lead become  
disconnected.  
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Listening to a cassette tape  
XL-MP150E  
Tape playback  
Before playback:  
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
2 Press the TAPE button.  
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.  
3 Open the cassette door by push-  
ing the area marked " PUSH  
EJECT".  
Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment,  
tighten the slack with a pen or a pencil.  
4 Load a cassette into the cas-  
sette compartment with side A  
facing you.  
/
5 Press the  
button to choose  
one side or both sides.  
... To listen to both sides.  
To play both sides ( ), start from side A. When play-  
back starts from side B, side A will not be played.  
... For endless repeat play of both sides.  
... To listen to one side.  
6 Press the  
/
(TAPE ) button to listen to side A, or the  
(TAPE ) button for side B.  
Forward play  
Reverse play  
Auto power on function:  
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.  
TAPE button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and  
the "TAPE" function is activated.  
TAPE button on the remote control: The unit turns on and side  
A playback starts (regardless of the last function).  
/
button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of  
the last function starts (CD,TAPE,TUNER,USB/VIDEO/AUX).  
Auto power off function:  
In the stop mode of tape operation, the main unit enters the stand-by  
mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.  
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Recording on a cassette tape  
XL-MP150E  
Various tape functions  
Before recording:  
When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to  
ensure that the desired material is properly recorded.  
Function  
Main unit  
Remote  
control  
Operation  
SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising  
from malfunction of this unit.  
Side A play-  
back  
Press in the stop  
mode.  
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.  
Side B play-  
back  
Press in the stop  
mode.  
Erase-prevention tab of cassette tapes:  
When recording on a cassette tape, make sure that the erase-  
prevention tabs are not removed. Cassettes have removable  
tabs that prevent accidental recording or erasing.  
Stop  
Press in the playback,  
fast forward or fast re-  
wind mode.  
To protect the recorded sound, remove the tab after recording.  
Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape to record on the tape with-  
out the tab.  
Fast for-  
ward/Fast  
rewind  
Press in the playback  
or stop mode.  
Side A  
Tab for side A  
Tab for side B  
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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Recording on a cassette tape (continued)  
Recording from a CD or MP3/WMA disc  
You can record the desired disc using the CD DIRECT PLAY button.  
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
2 Press the CD button.  
3 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.  
4 Press the  
button to choose one side or both sides.  
... To record on both sides.  
... To record on only one  
side.  
5 Press the  
button.  
Recording will be paused.  
6 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons to select the desired disc.  
7 Within 5 seconds, press the CD DIRECT PLAY button to  
start recording.  
Recording starts from side A.  
Recording is started from the selected disc. When the play-  
back of the last track is finished or the end of the tape is  
reached, the disc and the cassette will stop automatically.  
Playback of the disc will start approximately 7 seconds after  
the tape starts.  
To stop recording:  
Press the (TAPE ) button.  
The disc and tape will stop.  
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Sequential recording from several discs:  
Recording from the radio  
1 Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Recording from a CD or MP3/WMA disc"  
on page 28.  
1 Tune in to the desired station (see page 24 ).  
2 Within 5 seconds, press the  
/
(TAPE ) button to record on  
2 Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with side A  
side A, or the (TAPE ) button for side B.  
facing you.  
To perform programmed recording:  
Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be  
performed.  
1 Programme discs and tracks (see pages 19).  
2 Press the  
3 Press the  
button.  
3 Press the  
button to choose one side or both sides.  
/
(TAPE ) button to record on side A, or the  
... To record on both sides.  
(TAPE ) button for side B.  
... To record on only one  
side.  
To stop recording:  
Press the (TAPE ) button.  
The disc and tape will stop.  
4 Press the  
button.  
Note:  
Recording will be paused.  
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.)  
5 Press the  
/
(TAPE ) button to record on side A, or the  
(TAPE ) button for side B.  
Auto restart function:  
If the recording side is switched from side A to B during recording,  
the system will record the interrupted track on side B from its begin-  
ning. The recording will be made without cutting the beginning of the  
track on side B.  
To record on both sides, begin with side A. (If recording is start-  
ed from side B, the tape will not switch over to side A.)  
To interrupt recording:  
Press the  
button.  
To resume recording, press the same recording button you pressed  
in step 5. Other buttons do not allow resuming.  
To stop recording:  
Press the (TAPE ) button.  
Note:  
If you hear a whistling noise whilst recording an AM station, move the  
AM loop aerial.  
Erasing recorded tapes  
1
2
Press the TAPE button.  
Follow steps 2 - 5 in "Recording from the radio".  
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Listening to sound from a USB-connected PC  
XL-MP150E  
System requirements  
Installing a driver  
Connect a PC to the USB port. You can play audio data stored on  
the PC through the supplied speakers.  
If this is your first time connecting to a PC, follow the on-screen  
instructions to install a driver (included with the OS). Once installed,  
you do not need to repeat the procedure.  
For installation, refer to the operation manual for the PC.  
The following hardware are required for USB connection:  
PC IBM PC/AT compatible  
Apple Macintosh computer  
1 Turn on a PC to boot the OS.  
OS Windows 98 Second Edition Mac OS X  
Windows 2000 Professional  
2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the main unit to turn  
the power on.  
Windows Millennium Edition  
3 Press the VIDEO/AUX/USB button repeatedly to select  
Windows XP Home Edition  
“USB”.  
Windows XP Professional  
4 Connect the unit to the PC with a USB cable.  
USB Available USB port (USB 1.1)  
CPU MMX Pentium processor (266 MHz or higher) or equivalent  
PC  
Notes:  
Sharp does not guarantee proper operation on all computers.  
You cannot operate the unit on a PC, and vice versa.  
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of international  
Business Machines Corporation in the United States.  
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in  
the United States and/or other countries.  
MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Intel Corporation.  
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
The names of other systems and products in this manual are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of the corresponding compa-  
nies. Symbols TM and ® are omitted.  
PC Equaliser and volume must be set to suitable level otherwise  
may cause distortion sound.  
To the USB port  
To the USB socket  
USB connection cable  
(Supplied)  
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The unit is detected and a driver (included with the OS) is installed.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Notes:  
If installation does not start automatically, follow the online  
instructions.  
Prepare the OS CD-ROM before installation (may be required  
depending on the PC).  
Do not disconnect the USB cable until the unit is detected.  
For a Macintosh computer with a USB port, a driver is already  
installed (you do not need to install it).  
(Screen shorts vary depending on the OS. The screen shots below  
are from Windows 98 Second Edition.)  
Sharp does not guarantee proper operation when you connect a  
PC using a USB hub or USB extension cable.  
When multiple USB ports are available, use a root hub port (for  
details, refer to the operation manual for PC).  
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XL-MP150E  
Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP:  
Checking a driver  
After installation, make sure the driver is recognised.  
Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Millennium Edition:  
1 Select “Setting”  
“Control Panel” from the “Start”  
menu and click it.  
1 Select “Setting”  
“Control Panel” from the “Start”  
For Windows XP, select “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu  
and click it.  
menu and click it.  
2 When the “Control Panel” opens, select the “System” icon  
2 When the “Control Panel” opens, select the “System” icon  
and double click it.  
and double click it.  
3 Select the “Hardware” tab and click “Device Manager”.  
Make sure “View devices by type” is selected.  
4 Check that the unit is recognised.  
3 Click the “Device Manager” tab.  
Make sure “View devices by type” is selected.  
4 Check that the unit is recognised.  
Make sure “USB Composite Device” is under “Universal Serial  
Bus controllers” and “USB Audio Device” is under “Sound, vid-  
eo and game controllers”.  
Make sure “USB Audio Device” is under “Sound, video and  
game controllers” and “USB Composite Device” is under “Uni-  
versal Serial Bus controllers”.  
OS: Windows XP.  
OS: Windows 98 Second Edition.  
Notes:  
Other items in the Device Manager may be different depending on  
the PC environment.  
If the unit cannot be recognised, connect and disconnect the USB  
cable. If the driver is not installed and the unit is still not  
recognised, restart the PC.  
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Listening to audio data playing on a PC  
1 Connect the unit to the PC with a USB cable (see page 30).  
2 Turn on a PC to boot the OS.  
Wait until the OS boots.  
3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the main unit to turn  
the power on.  
4 Press the VIDEO/AUX/USB button repeatedly to select  
“USB”.  
5 Play back on the PC.  
6 Adjust the volume on the unit.  
You can adjust the volume with music software. This is not pos-  
sible from “Audio Properties” in the task tray (Windows).  
Notes:  
When using a USB port, do not turn off the unit or switch the input  
selector during playback.  
Do not disconnect a USB cable during playback. Close the music  
software first.  
Before you turn off the unit or PC, close the music software.  
Turn off the unit before the PC.  
It is recommended to turn off the unit before putting the PC into  
hibernation or standby mode.  
Sound may skip or noise may occur depending on the PC  
environment.  
Refer to operation manuals for the PC and music software.  
When using a Macintosh computer (with the unit connected and  
turned off) and the operation is unstable, disconnect the USB  
cable.  
When playing back on a PC with the unit connected, other sounds  
(clicks, etc.) are produced from the speakers.  
During playback on a Windows PC, you cannot listen to the sound  
on the unit by simply connecting a USB cable. Stop and resume  
playback (not necessary on a Macintosh computer).  
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XL-MP150E  
Notes:  
Useful function with Windows Media Player or  
Make sure Windows Media Player or iTunes player in active  
iTunes player  
mode.  
You can use the following buttons on the unit or remote control to op-  
erate the Windows Media Player or iTunes player.  
Do not press buttons on the left table when opening other  
application. It may cause unexpected operation on the PC.  
It is recommended not to open other application on the PC whilst  
using above function.  
OS  
Application  
Button  
Operation  
Make sure to select a same application type with the PC.  
Windows 98  
SE/2000/  
ME/XP  
Windows Media  
Player 9 Series  
Playback/ Pause  
To record on a tape  
1 Insert a cassette in the cassette compartment.  
2 Press the VIDEO/AUX/USB button repeatly to select “USB”  
Stop  
3 Press the  
4 Press the  
button.  
(TAPE ) or (TAPE ) button.  
Next  
/
Recording will start syncronously if you press the  
whilst opening Windows Media Player or iTunes player.  
5 Play back on the PC.  
/
button  
Previous  
Playback/ Pause  
Windows  
2000/XP only  
iTunes  
To stop a recording  
1 Press the (TAPE ) button.  
(Mac OS X)  
Next  
Recording will stop syncronously if you press the  
opening Windows Media Player or iTunes player.  
button whilst  
Previous  
Preparation:  
Note:  
Recording will not stop even PC had stopped playing the audio  
data. Make sure to press the button when finish a recording.  
It is necessary to set an application type in order to make above but-  
tons effective.  
Press ENTER button on the remote control repeatly until the desired  
application appears.  
"WMP"  
"ITUNES W"  
"ITUNES M"  
(Windows Media Player) (iTunes for Windows)  
(iTunes for Mac)  
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Timer and sleep operation  
XL-MP150E  
Timer playback:  
The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, 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.  
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.  
Timer playback or timer recording  
Before setting timer:  
Daily timer: Daily timer play or daily timer recording works at  
1 Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer to page 13).  
If it is not set, you cannot use the timer function.  
the same preset time every day.  
For example, set the timer as a wake-up call every morning.  
2 For timer playback: Load a cassette or discs to be played.  
For timer recording: Load a cassette for recording in the cas-  
sette compartment.  
Using the once timer and daily timer in combination:  
For example, use the once timer to record a radio programme, and  
use the daily timer to wake up.  
1
2
Set the daily timer (pages 35 - 37).  
Set the once timer (pages 35 - 37).  
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.  
1 minute or more  
Daily timer  
3 Within 10 seconds, press the  
or  
button to se-  
lect "ONCE" or "DAILY", and press the MEMORY/SET  
(MEMORY) button.  
Once timer  
Start  
Note:  
Stop  
Start  
Stop  
When set times for the daily timer and once timer overlap, the once  
timer takes priority. Allow an interval of at least 1 minute between op-  
erations.  
Set the clock to the correct time if "ONCE" or "DAILY" does not  
appear.  
Continued to the next page  
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Timer and sleep operation (continued)  
4 Within 10 seconds, press the  
or  
button to se-  
9 Switch input with the  
or  
button, and then  
lect "ONCE SET" or "DAILY SET", and press the MEMORY/  
SET (MEMORY) button.  
press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button.  
To select the timer playback source: CD, TUNER or TAPE.  
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/SET  
(MEMORY) button.  
5 Press the  
or  
button to select "PLAY" or  
"REC", and press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button.  
If a station has not been programmed, "NO PRESET" will be  
displayed and timer setting will be cancelled.  
White  
Red  
10Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control, and then  
press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button.  
Do not turn the volume up too high.  
The illustrations show the daily timer setting.  
11Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-  
by mode.  
6 Press the  
or  
button to adjust the hour and  
The "TIMER" indicator lights up and the unit is ready for timer  
playback or timer recording.  
then press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button.  
The illustrations show the timer playback setting in the daily tim-  
er mode.  
7 Press the  
or  
button to adjust the minutes and  
/
then press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button.  
ASPM  
8 Set the time to finish as in steps 6 and 7 above.  
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Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode:  
12When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will  
start.  
1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.  
2 Within 10 seconds, press the  
or  
button to select  
"ONCE" or "DAILY", and press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY)  
button.  
The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the preset  
volume.  
3 Within 10 seconds, press the  
or  
button to select  
13When the timer end time is reached, the system will enter  
the power stand-by mode automatically.  
"ONCE CALL" or "DAILY CALL", and press the MEMORY/SET  
(MEMORY) button.  
The unit returns to the timer stand-by mode after displaying the  
settings in order.  
Once timer:  
The timer will be cancelled.  
Daily timer:  
Cancelling the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode:  
1 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.  
2 Within 10 seconds, press the  
The timer will operate at the same time every day. It will contin-  
ue until the daily timer setting is cancelled. Cancel the daily tim-  
er when it is not in use.  
or  
button to select  
"ONCE" or "DAILY", and press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY)  
button.  
3 Within 10 seconds, press the  
or  
button to select  
Note:  
"ONCE OFF" or "DAILY OFF", and press the MEMORY/SET  
(MEMORY) button.  
Timer will be cancelled (the setting will not be cancelled).  
When performing timer playback or recording using another unit con-  
nected to the VIDEO/AUX IN socket, select "VIDEO" in step 9.  
This unit will turn on or enter the power stand-by mode automatically,  
however, the connected unit will not turn on or off.  
Reusing the memorised timer setting:  
The timer setting will be memorised once it is entered. To reuse the  
same setting, perform the following operations.  
1 Turn the power on and press the CLOCK/TIMER button.  
2 Within 10 seconds, press the  
or  
button to select  
"ONCE" or "DAILY", and press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY)  
button.  
3 Within 10 seconds, press the  
or  
button to select  
"ONCE ON" or "DAILY ON", and press the MEMORY/SET (MEM-  
ORY) button.  
4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by  
mode.  
Note:  
The timer can also be set with the remote control.  
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Timer and sleep operation (continued)  
To cancel the sleep operation:  
Sleep operation  
The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off au-  
tomatically.  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst "SLEEP" is indicated.  
To cancel the sleep operation without setting the unit to the stand-by  
mode, proceed as follows.  
1 Play back the desired sound source.  
2 Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.  
3 Within 10 seconds, press the  
1
2
Whilst "SLEEP" is indicated, press the CLOCK/TIMER button.  
Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select  
"SLEEP OFF", and press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button.  
or  
button to select  
"SLEEP", and press the MEMO-  
RY/SET (MEMORY) button.  
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.  
4 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  
Sleep and timer recording:  
For example, you can fall asleep listening to the CD and record radio  
programmes whilst sleeping.  
5 Press the MEMORY/SET (MEM-  
ORY) button.  
1
2
Set the sleep time (see left, steps 1 - 5).  
"SLEEP" will appear.  
Whilst the sleep timer is set, set the timer playback or recording  
(steps 2 - 10, pages 35 - 36).  
6 The unit will enter the power stand-by mode automatically  
after the preset time has elapsed.  
Timer playback or  
The volume will be turned down 1 minute before the sleep op-  
eration finishes.  
recording setting  
Sleep timer setting  
End time  
Desired time  
To confirm the remaining sleep time:  
1 minute - 3 hours  
1
2
Whilst "SLEEP" is indicated, press the CLOCK/TIMER button.  
Within 10 seconds, press the  
"SLEEP X : XX".  
or  
button to select  
Sleep operation will  
automatically stop.  
Timer playback or recording  
start time  
"X : XX" is sleep remaining time.  
Caution:  
The remaining sleep time is displayed for about 10 seconds.  
You can change the remaining sleep time whilst it is displayed by  
pressing the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button (steps 4 - 5).  
When using the cassette deck, be sure the tape length is long  
enough to perform both functions. 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.  
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Enhancing your system  
XL-MP150E  
The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail-  
able lead as shown below.  
Listening to the playback sounds from VCR,  
DVD, etc.  
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.  
To the line  
output socket  
2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
3 Press the USB/VIDEO/AUX button.  
ANTENNA  
AM  
LOOP  
FM  
75 OHMS  
White  
Red  
VIDEO/AUX  
IN  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
4 Play the connected equipment.  
EDANCE:  
Red White  
.  
Note:  
AC INPUT  
RCA lead  
(not supplied)  
SUBWOOFER  
PRE-OUT  
RIGHT LEFT  
To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the televi-  
sion.  
To record on a tape  
1 Insert a cassette in the cassette compartment.  
2 Press the USB/VIDEO/AUX button.  
/
3 Press the  
4 Press the  
button.  
(TAPE ) or (TAPE ) button.  
/
5 Play the VCR, DVD, etc.  
Headphones  
Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the vol-  
ume.  
Auto power on function:  
When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.  
USB/VIDEO/AUX button (main unit and remote control): The unit  
turns on and the last function is activated. (USB/VIDEO/AUX)  
Be sure your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter plug and  
impedance between 16 and 50 ohms. The recommended imped-  
ance is 32 ohms.  
Plugging in the headphones disconnects the speakers automati-  
cally. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control.  
/
button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of  
the last function starts (CD, TAPE, TUNER, USB/VIDEO/AUX).  
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Troubleshooting chart  
XL-MP150E  
Enhancing your system (continued)  
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 authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.  
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.  
General  
Symptom  
The clock is not set to the Did a power failure occur? Reset  
correct time. the clock.  
When a button is pressed, Set the unit to the power stand-  
Possible cause  
ANTENNA  
AM  
the unit does not respond.  
by mode and then turn it back on.  
LOOP  
FM  
75 OHMS  
VIDEO/AUX  
IN  
RIGHT  
If the unit still malfunctions, reset  
LEFT  
it.  
No sound is heard.  
Is the volume level set to "0"?  
RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:  
OHMS MIN.  
6
Are the headphones connected?  
AC INPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
PRE-OUT  
RIGHT LEFT  
Are the speaker wires discon-  
nected?  
CD player  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Speaker with a  
built-in amplifier  
Playback does not start. Is the disc loaded upside down?  
Playback stops in the mid- Does the disc satisfy the stan-  
dle or is not performed  
properly.  
dards?  
Is the disc distorted or  
scratched?  
Playback sounds are  
skipped, or stopped in the  
middle of a track.  
Is the unit located near excessive  
vibrations?  
Is the disc very dirty?  
Has condensation formed inside  
the unit?  
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Cassette deck  
USB  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Cannot record.  
Is the erase-prevention tab re-  
moved?  
Distortion or no sound. Is the volume set properly on the  
music software?  
Cannot record tracks with Is it a normal tape? (You cannot  
Is “USB Audio Device” selected  
as the default device in the audio  
properties?  
proper sound quality.  
Cannot erase completely.  
Sound skipping.  
record on a metal or CrO tape.)  
Is there any slack?  
Sound skips or the PC Is any software other than the  
screen freezes up.  
music software open?  
Is the tape stretched?  
No sound is heard from If the unit is recognised by the  
Cannot hear treble.  
Sound fluctuation.  
Cannot remove the tape. If a power failure occurs during  
playback, the heads remain en-  
gaged with the tape. Do not open  
the compartment with great  
Are the capstans, pinch rollers,  
or heads dirty?  
the PC.  
PC, disconnect the USB cable  
and restart the PC. Or set the unit  
to the power stand-by mode and  
then turn it back on.  
Condensation  
force.  
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely  
humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD  
pickup, tape heads, 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 (or cassette) 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.  
Tuner  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
The radio makes unusual Is the unit placed near the TV or  
noises continuously.  
computer?  
Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial  
placed properly? Move the aerial  
away from the AC power lead if  
it's located nearby.  
Remote control  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
The remote control does Is the AC power lead of the unit  
not operate.  
plugged in?  
Is the battery polarity correct?  
Are the batteries dead?  
Is the distance or angle incor-  
rect?  
Does the remote control sensor  
receive strong light?  
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Troubleshooting chart (continued)  
If trouble occurs  
Before transporting the unit  
When this product is subjected to strong external interference (me-  
chanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage  
due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunc-  
tion.  
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
2
Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on again.  
If the unit is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and  
plug in the unit, and then turn the power on.  
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 collec-  
tion and player.  
Note:  
If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the memory by  
resetting it.  
Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label  
side from which signals are read. Do not mark this surface.  
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.  
Clearing all the memory (reset)  
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by  
mode.  
2
Whilst pressing down the  
ton, press the TUNING button until "CLEAR ALL" appears.  
button and the X-BASS/DEMO but-  
NO  
YES  
Correct  
Caution:  
This operation will erase all data stored in memory including clock,  
timer settings, tuner preset, and CD programme.  
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Maintenance  
XL-MP150E  
Cleaning the tape-handling parts  
Cleaning the cabinet  
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.  
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 finish.  
Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunc-  
tions.  
B
A
D
C
Pinch roller  
Capstan  
Erase head  
Recording/Playback head  
After long use, the deck's heads and capstans may become mag-  
netised, causing poor sound. Demagnetise these parts once  
every 30 hours of playing/recording time by using a commercial  
tape head demagnetiser. Read the demagnetiser's instructions  
carefully before use.  
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Specifications  
XL-MP150E  
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.  
CD player  
Type  
Signal readout  
5-disc multi-play compact disc player  
Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser  
pickup  
D/A converter  
Frequency  
response  
1-bit D/A converter  
20 - 20,000 Hz  
General  
Power source  
Power  
consumption  
AC 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz  
100 W  
Dynamic range  
90 dB (1 kHz)  
Dimensions  
Width: 185 mm (7-1/4")  
Height: 260 mm (10-1/4")  
Depth: 307 mm (12")  
Tuner  
Frequency range  
FM: 87.50 - 108.00 MHz  
AM: 522 - 1,620 kHz  
Weight  
6.4 kg (14.1 lbs.)  
Cassette deck  
Amplifier  
Output power  
MPO: 376 W (188 W + 188 W) (10% T.H.D.)  
RMS: 200 W (100 W + 100 W) (10% T.H.D.)  
RMS: 160 W (80 W + 80 W) (0.9% T.H.D.)  
Speakers: 6 ohms  
Headphones: 16 - 50 ohms  
(recommended: 32 ohms)  
Subwoofer pre-out (audio signal):  
200 mV/10 k ohms at 70 Hz  
Video/Auxiliary (audio signal):  
500 mV/47 k ohms  
Frequency  
response  
50 - 14,000 Hz (normal tape)  
Signal/noise ratio  
Wow and flutter  
50 dB (recording/playback)  
0.3 % (WRMS)  
Output terminals  
Input terminals  
Speaker  
Type  
2-way type speaker system  
5 cm (2") tweeter  
13 cm (5-1/8") woofer  
200 W  
USB input: USB type  
Maximum input  
power  
Rated input power 100 W  
Impedance  
Dimensions  
6 ohms  
Width: 185 mm (7-1/4")  
Height: 260 mm (10-1/4")  
Depth: 260 mm (10-1/4")  
Weight  
3.1 kg (6.8 lbs.)/each  
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FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN  
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN  
AUSTRALIA  
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL  
NEW ZEALAND  
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL  
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE  
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT  
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE  
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT  
CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER  
OR CALL  
OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE  
1300 135 022  
SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES  
TELEPHONE: 09 573 0111  
FACSIMILE: 09 573 0113  
(LOCAL CALL COST APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA)  
SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD  
SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED  
SPform019(JUNE 2004)  
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WARRANTY  
Consumer Electronic Products  
Congratulations on Your Purchase!  
This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve(12) months from the  
date of original purchase.  
If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre.  
These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.  
The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has to be returned for repair.  
This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not  
attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or injury caused  
by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin  
infestation, software, or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.  
Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim.  
This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any express and implied rights and  
remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.  
IMPORTANT  
SHARP CORPORATION OF  
NEW ZEALAND LIMITED  
59 Hugo Johnston Drive  
Penrose, Auckland  
DO NOT RETURN THIS DOCUMENT TO SHARP  
For your reference, please enter the particulars of your purchase below and retain,  
with your purchase documentation.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
Date of Purchase  
Retailer  
SHARP CORPORATION OF  
AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED  
ABN 40 003 039 405  
SPform014 (JUNE 2004)  
1 Huntingwood Drive  
Huntingwood NSW 2148  
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand  
SHARP CORPORATION  
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