Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM CD-E250E Mini Component System consisting of CD-E250E (main unit), CP-E250E (front speakers) and GBOXS5001SJB1 (surround speakers). MODEL CD-E250E OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
CD-E250E 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. ! Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Page " General Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD-E250E 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.
Controls and indicators CD-E250E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 17 18 19 22 23 20 21 24 25 Reference page 1. Disc Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2. Timer Set Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 3. Memory/Set Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 18, 20 4. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5. Clock Button . . . . . . . . . .
CD-E250E Controls and indicators (continued) ! Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 General Information 10 11 12 13 1. Disc Number Indicators 2. CD Play Indicator 3. Tape Play Indicator 4. FM Stereo Mode Indicator 5. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator 6. Memory Indicator 7. Extra Bass Indicator 8. Timer Recording Indicator 9. Timer Play Indicator 10. CD Pause Indicator 11. CD Repeat Play Indicator 12. Tape 2 Record Indicator 13. Sleep Indicator ! Rear panel Reference page 1.
CD-E250E ! Front speaker 1. Tweeter 2. Bass Reflex Ducts 3. Woofer 4. Speaker Wire 1 2 2 4 ! Surround speaker 1. Full-Range Speaker 2. Speaker Wire 1 2 Note: The speaker grilles on the front and surround speakers are not removable. General Information 3 7 03/2/17 CD-E250E(E)1.
CD-E250E Controls and indicators (continued) ! Remote control General Information 1 2 3 11 4 13 5 14 15 16 17 6 7 8 9 10 12 18 19 20 21 Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3. CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 4. Tape (1 2) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
CD-E250E System connections ! FM/AM loop aerial connection AM loop aerial Connect the FM/AM loop aerial to the ANTENNA socket. Position the FM aerial wire and rotate the AM loop aerial for optimum reception. Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, or attach it to a stand or a wall. FM aerial Surround speaker (left) Preparation for Use Surround speaker (right) Notes: " Placing the aerial on the stereo system or near the AC power lead may cause noise pickup.
CD-E250E ! Placing the speaker system Front speakers Connect the black wire to the FRONT (-) terminal, and the red wire to the FRONT (+) terminal. Surround speakers Connect the black wire to the SURROUND (-) terminal, and the grey wire to the SURROUND (+) terminal. Surround speaker (right) Surround speaker (left) To enjoy the surround effect, we recommend that you place each speaker as shown to the below.
CD-E250E System connections (continued) ! To mount the surround speakers on the wall ! Connecting the AC power lead The design of the surround speakers allows 3.2 mm (1/8") 5 mm (3/16") them to be hung on the wall. Be sure to use the type and size of screw that is shown to the right. Min. 22 mm (7/8") 9 mm (3/8") After checking all the connections have been made correctly, connect the AC power lead to the AC power input socket, then plug the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket.
Sound control CD-E250E ! Bass control 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. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS/DEMO (X-BASS) button. ! 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 repeatedly until the desired sound mode appears.
CD-E250E Setting the clock 3 Within 30 seconds, press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. " Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously. " When the 12-hour display is selected, "AM" will change automatically to "PM". Basic Operation 4 Within 30 seconds, press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to adjust the minutes and then press the MEMORY/SET button.
Listening to a CD (CDs) 4 Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up. When loading a third disc, press the DISC SKIP button to turn the disc tray, then place the CD in the open position. " CDs can be placed on any open position on the disc tray. " Be sure to place 8 cm (3") CDs in the middle of the disc positions. 12 cm (5") 5 Press the OPEN/CLOSE Total number of tracks on the CD whose number is flashing 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CD button.
CD-E250E Listening to a CD (CDs) (continued) To interrupt playback: Press the button on the remote control. To resume playback from the same point, press the " To locate the beginning of a track button. To stop playback: Press the button. CD Playback To remove the CDs: Whilst in the stop mode, press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The disc tray will open. Remove the two discs. Then, press the DISC SKIP button to rotate the disc tray and remove the remaining disc.
Advanced CD playback " Starting playback with a desired track You can play a disc starting with the desired track. 1 2 Whilst in the stop mode, press one of the 1 - 3 buttons on the remote control or DISC SKIP button to select the desired disc. Press the or button to select the desired track. Selected disc number CD-E250E Notes: ! The random play will stop automatically when all tracks are played once. (The same track will not be played back twice.
CD-E250E Advanced CD playback (continued) " Programmed play You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. 1 Whilst in the stop mode, press one of the 1 - 3 buttons on the remote control to select the desired disc. 2 Press the or button to select the desired track. 3 Press the MEMORY/SET (MEMORY) button to save the track number. Selected disc number CD Playback Selected track number Playback order When the track is memorised, "MEMORY" will appear.
Listening to the radio CD-E250E " Tuning 1 2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 3 Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to tune in to the desired station. Manual tuning: Press the TUNING/TIME button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station. Auto tuning: When the TUNING/TIME button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station. Notes: ! This can be operated by pressing the TUN.
CD-E250E Listening to the radio (continued) " 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 select the desired station. 1 2 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 19. Press the MEMORY/SET button to enter the preset tuning saving mode. " To scan the preset stations The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically.
Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) 3 Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 compartment or TAPE 2 compartment with the side to be played facing toward you. TAPE 1 4 Press the TAPE (1 want to listen to. 5 Press the / TAPE 2 2) button to select the cassette you button to start playback. To stop playback: Press the button. Fast forward/rewind: (TAPE 2 only) 1 Press the button, then press the TAPE (1 2) button to select TAPE 2. 2 To advance the tape, press the button.
CD-E250E Recording to a cassette tape Before recording: ! When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. ! SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit. ! The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor). ! For recording, use only normal tapes. Do not use metal or CrO tapes.
CD-E250E To interrupt recording: Press the REC PAUSE (TAPE-2 ) button. ! Recording is paused, but CD playback will continue. To resume recording, press the / button. " Dubbing from tape to tape You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. 1 2 To stop recording: Press the button. The CD and tape will stop. Note: Whilst recording, OPEN/CLOSE button is deactivated. It is recommended to perform CD recording after closing the disc tray. " Recording from the radio 1 2 Tune in to the desired station. (See page 19.
CD-E250E Timer and sleep operation Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner, tape) at the preset time. Timer recording: The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time. " Timer playback or timer recording Before setting timer: 1 2 Advanced Features Sleep operation: The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off automatically. Press the CLOCK button to check that the clock is set to the correct time. (Refer to page 14.
CD-E250E Within 30 seconds, press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to specify the hour to start, then press the MEMORY/SET button. The illustrations show the timer playback setting. 6 Within 30 seconds, press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to specify the minute to start, then press the MEMORY/SET button. To reset or change the timer setting: Perform "Timer playback or timer recording" from the beginning.
CD-E250E Timer and sleep operation (continued) ! Sleep operation Advanced Features 1 2 ! To use timer and sleep operation together Play back the desired sound source. Press the TIMER/SLEEP button repeatedly until "SLEEP" is displayed and then within 8 seconds, press the MEMORY/ SET button. To change the sleep time: Whilst the sleep time is displayed, press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button.
Enhancing your system CD-E250E VCR, DVD, etc. To the line output sockets White Red Red White RCA lead (not supplied) ! Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, DVD, etc. 1 Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the VIDEO/AUX IN sockets. When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this unit and the video output to a television. 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the VIDEO/AUX button. Play the connected equipment.
CD-E250E Troubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. ! Tuner Symptom " The radio makes unusual noises continuously. References ! General Symptom Possible cause " The clock is not set to the " Did a power failure occur? Reset the clock. (Refer to page 14.) correct time.
CD-E250E ! Remote control " " " " " Possible cause Is the AC power lead of the unit plugged in? Is the battery polarity correct? Are the batteries dead? Is the distance or angle incorrect? Does the remote control sensor receive strong light? ! If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.
CD-E250E Maintenance Specifications ! Cleaning the tape-handling parts 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. " Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams.
CD-E250E ! CD player D/A converter Frequency response Dynamic range 3-disc multi-play compact disc player Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup 1-bit D/A converter 20 - 20,000 Hz 90 dB (1 kHz) Type Maximum input power Rated input power Impedance Dimensions ! Tuner Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz AM: 522 - 1,620 kHz Wow and flutter 23 W 8 ohms Width: 200 mm (7-7/8") Height: 305 mm (12") Depth: 175 mm (6-7/8") 2.8 kg (6.2 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.