Page 2 - SPECIAL NOTES; Explanation of Graphical Symbols:; WARNING; FOR YOUR RECORDS; Model number
2 XL-ES5XL-ES50 Impor tant Instructio n SPECIAL NOTES CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of Graphical Symbols: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an e...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 Impor tant Instructio n IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions shouldbe read befo re the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should beretained for future refe rence. 3 Heed Warnings...
Page 5 - Accessories; Contents
5 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 G e neral Inf orm ation Accessories Please confirm that the following accessories are included. Note:Only the above accessories are included. Contents Page General Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Controls a...
Page 6 - Precautions; General; Volume control
6 XL-ES5XL-ES50 G e neral Inf orm ation Precautions General z Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-venti-lated area and ensure that there is at least 4" (10 cm) of freespace along the sides, top and back of the equipment. z Do not place anything on top of the unit. z Do not...
Page 7 - Controls and indicators; Front panel; Display
7 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 G e neral Inf orm ation Controls and indicators Front panel Reference page 1. Equalizer Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142. Extra Bass/Demo Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 143. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 8 - Rear panel; Front speaker
8 XL-ES5XL-ES50 G e neral Inf orm ation Controls and indicators (continued) Rear panel Reference page 1. AC Power Input Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122. Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113. FM/AM Loop Antenna Ja...
Page 9 - Remote control
9 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 G e neral Inf orm ation Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132. Power On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143. Direct Track Search Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 10 - System connections; Subwoofer; Connecting the AC power cord (see page 12)
10 XL-ES5XL-ES50 P reparati on f o r Use System connections Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) Subwoofer AC outlet(AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Speaker connection (see page 11) AM loop antenna FM antenna Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. FM/AM loop antenna connection (see pag...
Page 11 - FM/AM loop antenna connection; Speaker connection
11 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 P reparati on f o r Use FM/AM loop antenna connection Connect the FM/AM loop antenna to the ANTENNA jack. Position the FM antenna wire and rotate the AM loop antenna foroptimum reception. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, or attachit to a stand or a wall. Notes: z Placing the...
Page 12 - Connecting the AC power cord
12 XL-ES5XL-ES50 P reparati on f o r Use System connections (continued) Connecting the AC power cord After checking all the connections have been made correctly, con-nect the AC power cord to the AC power input jack, then plug the ACpower cord of this unit into the AC outlet. If you plug in the un...
Page 13 - Battery installation; Test of the remote control
13 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 P reparati on f o r Use Remote control Battery installation Precautions for battery use: z Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time. z Do not mix old and new batteries. z Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for long periodsof time. This will prevent ...
Page 14 - General control; To turn the power on
14 XL-ES5XL-ES50 Ba sic Ope ration General control To turn the power on Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Volume control Main unit operation:When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume willincrease. When it is turned counterclockwise, the volume willdecrease. Remote ...
Page 15 - Setting the clock
15 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 Ba sic Ope ration Setting the clock In this example, the clock is set for the 12-hour (AM 12:00) display. To confirm the time display: Note:The "CLOCK" or time will flash at the push of the CLOCK buttonwhen the AC power supply is restored after a power failure orunplugging ...
Page 16 - CD playback
16 XL-ES5XL-ES50 C D P lay b a ck Listening to a CD (CDs) This system can also play audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs, butcannot record.Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to thestate of the disc or the equipment used for recording. CD playback 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to tu...
Page 18 - Various CD functions
18 XL-ES5XL-ES50 C D P lay b a ck Listening to a CD (CDs) (continued) Various CD functions Notes: Caution: z Do not place two CDs in one disc tray. z Do not play discs with special shapes (heart- or octagon-shaped)as it may cause malfunctions. z Do not push the disc compar tment while it is moving...
Page 19 - Advanced CD playback; To play from a specified disc
19 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 C D P lay b a ck Advanced CD playback To play from a specified disc You can star t playback from the desired disc by selecting the num-ber. z Playback will begin from track 1 on the chosen disc. After thatdisc finished playing the next disc automatically play. z After the last tr...
Page 20 - Repeat play
20 XL-ES5XL-ES50 C D P lay b a ck Advanced CD playback (continued) Repeat play You can play up to 5 discs, or a programmed tracks continuously. To cancel repeat play:Press the / button again." " will go out. Caution:After performing repeat play, be sure to press the button. Other-wise, the...
Page 21 - Programmed play
21 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 C D P lay b a ck Programmed play You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order youlike. Adding tracks to the program:If a program has been previously stored, the "MEMORY" indicatorwill be displayed. Then follow steps 1 - 3 to add tracks. The newtracks will ...
Page 22 - Radio; Listening to the radio; Tuning
22 XL-ES5XL-ES50 Radio Listening to the radio Tuning Notes: z When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stop auto-matically at that point. z Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations. z To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING button again. To receive an FM stereo transmission:Pr...
Page 23 - Memorizing a station
23 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 Radio Memorizing a station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them atthe push of a button. (Preset tuning) Note:The backup function protects the memorized stations for a few hoursshould there be a power failure or the AC power cord get discon-nected. To re...
Page 24 - Timer and sleep operation; Timer playback
24 XL-ES5XL-ES50 A d v a n ced Fea tures Timer and sleep operation Timer playback:The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner) at thepreset time. Sleep operation:The radio and compact disc can all be turned off automatically. Timer playback Before setting timer: 1 Press the CLOCK but...
Page 26 - Sleep operation
26 XL-ES5XL-ES50 A d v a n ced Fea tures Timer and sleep operation (continued) Sleep operation To confirm the remaining sleep time:Press the TIMER/SLEEP button while the sleep timer is set.The remaining sleep time is displayed for about 8 seconds. To cancel the sleep operation:Press the ON/STAND-B...
Page 27 - Enhancing your system; Headphones
27 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 A d v a n ced Fea tures Enhancing your system The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially avail-able cord as shown below. Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, DVD, etc. Note:To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the televi-sion. Headphon...
Page 28 - Troubleshooting chart
28 XL-ES5XL-ES50 Re fe re nces Troubleshooting chart 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 beforecalling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center. General CD player Remote co...
Page 29 - If trouble occurs; Before transporting the unit; Maintenance; Cleaning the CD pickup lens
29 XL-ES5 XL-ES50 Re fe re nces If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external interference(mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supplyvoltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it maymalfunction.If such a problem occurs, do the follo...
Page 30 - Specifications
30 XL-ES5XL-ES50 Re fe re nces Specifications As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reservesthe right to make design and specification changes for productimprovement without prior notice. The performance specification fig-ures indicated are nominal values of production units. There ...
Page 31 - CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY; SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION 9906 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original con-tainer, will be free from d...
