Sharp CD-C491H User Manual

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
CD-C491H
CD-C491H mini component system consisting of
CD-C491H mini component system,
CP-C491, CP-SW491, centre (GBOXS0010AWM2) and surround
(GBOXS0011AWM2) speaker system.
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.
CONTENTS
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SPECIAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
SOUND CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
COMPACT DISC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
RADIO OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
RDS (Radio Data System) OPERATION . . . . . . . . . 19-24
CASSETTE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
DOLBY DIGITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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SURROUND EFFECT CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30
QSOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-35
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-38
EXTERNAL UNIT CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-41
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
WHEN "PROTECT" APPEARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
DESCRIPTION OF TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
CD-C491H(SUK) TINSE0229AWZZ

Sharp CD-C491H Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	CD-C491H
Category	Stereo System
Language	English

Summary

SPECIAL NOTES

NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

Details on UK mains plug, fuse replacement, and wiring instructions.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Contact details for repairs and obtaining replacement parts.

PRECAUTIONS

General Precautions

Safety guidelines for unit placement, handling, electrical safety, and environmental factors.

Care of CDs and Cassette Tapes

Proper handling, cleaning, and maintenance procedures for CDs and cassette tapes.

PREPARATION FOR USE

Speaker Connection and Placement

Instructions for connecting and positioning all speakers (front, centre, surround, subwoofer).

Aerial and Power Connection

Guidance on connecting FM/MW/LW aerials and the AC power cord.

SOUND CONTROL

Volume and Equalizer Settings

Adjusting volume, selecting equalizer modes (FLAT, HEAVY, VOCAL, SOFT), and bass boost (X-BASS).

Balance and Speaker Levels

Adjusting front speaker balance and individual speaker output levels.

COMPACT DISC OPERATION

Loading, Playing, and Stopping CDs

Step-by-step guide for inserting, playing, pausing, stopping, and removing CDs.

CD Playback Modes

Various playback options like APSS, random, repeat, and programmable selections (APMS).

RADIO OPERATION

Tuning Stations

Methods for finding FM, MW, and LW radio stations using manual or auto tuning.

Preset Tuning and Memory Scan

Storing favorite stations into memory and scanning through presets.

RDS (Radio Data System) OPERATION

Receiving FM Stations with RDS

How to receive FM stations and understand RDS data like TP, TA, and EON.

Displaying RDS Information

Viewing station names (PS), programme types (PTY), and frequencies.

CASSETTE OPERATION

Tape 1 and Tape 2 Playback

Instructions for playing tapes in Tape 1 and Tape 2, including reverse mode.

RECORDING

CD Synchronised Recording

Step-by-step guide to record from CD to cassette automatically.

Recording from Radio and Dubbing

Instructions for recording radio broadcasts and copying tapes between decks.

DOLBY DIGITAL

Dolby Digital Signal Types

Understanding various Dolby Digital signal inputs and their display indicators.

SURROUND EFFECT CONTROL

Normal/Phantom Modes

How to use surround sound modes for different audio inputs (stereo, 5.1, 2-channel).

Virtual and Enhanced Surround

Creating surround effects using only the front speakers for immersive audio.

SET UP

Speaker Size Settings

Configuring the system for different speaker sizes (large/small) for optimal sound.

Speaker Delay and Level Settings

Adjusting timing (delay) and output levels for individual speakers.

HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER

Timer Playback

How to set the timer to automatically play a selected source at a specific time.

Timer Recording

How to set the timer to automatically record a selected source.

EXTERNAL UNIT CONNECTION

Connecting to DVD Players

Instructions for connecting DVD players using digital audio connections (optical/coaxial).

Connecting to Analogue Units

Connecting analogue audio/video devices such as VCRs and stereos.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Sound and Connection Issues

Solutions for no sound, low volume, channel imbalance, and noise problems.

Remote Control and Power Issues

Troubleshooting steps for remote control malfunctions and power-on problems.

MAINTENANCE

Internal and External Care

Instructions for cleaning internal components (heads, pinch rollers) and the unit's exterior.

SPECIFICATIONS

General and CD Player Specs

Technical details on power, dimensions, and CD player operational parameters.

Amplifier and Speaker Specs

Specifications for amplifier output power and individual speaker characteristics.