Sharp GX-M10 Leaflet

The following accessories are included.

iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.

iPhone not included.

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect 
speci

 cally to iPod, iPhone, or iPad respectively, and has been certi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance 

standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. 
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.

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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.

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After checking all the connections have been made correctly, 
plug the AC power cord of this unit into the AC outlet.

Notes:
z  Remove all batteries when using AC power.
z  Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit will not 

be in use for a prolonged period of time.

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z  The  rst time the unit is plugged in with AC power, the unit will 

enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll and 
the subwoofer light up will operate in the 

 ashing mode.

z  To cancel the demonstration mode, press the DEMO/DIMMER 

button (remote control) during power stand-by mode. The unit 
will enter the low power consumption mode. The subwoofer 
light will be off. 

z  To return to the demonstration mode, press the DEMO/

DIMMER button again.

z  If iPod or iPhone is docked, the unit will begin charging. “iPod 

CHARGING” will be displayed.

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Caution:
z  During battery/DC operation, the unit will be set to Demo mode 

off with display and subwoofer light in MODE 2 to reduce the 
battery power consumption.

z  When using battery/DC power, the remote control cannot be 

used to turn on the unit.

z  Unplug the AC power cord from the unit before using the DC 

power. Otherwise the unit will not work.

z  When the unit is not in use for an extended period, remove the 

DC cord from the DC IN 12 V jack.

To AC INPUT 

jack

AC outlet
AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz

CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG 
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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(*) Label is located at the 

bottom of the unit.

The safety marking and 
statement label (*)

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Fully charge the iPod, iPhone and iPad with AC power 
before using GX-M10 battery operation.

z  Remove USB connection and undock the iPod or iPhone 

before installing batteries to avoid possible damage.

z  Connection of the AC or DC power cord to the unit 

disconnects the batteries.

z  When inserting or removing the batteries 

5 and 0, push 

them toward the (-) battery terminals.

z  Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to 

malfunction.

z  Batteries are not included.

Insert the batteries 
according to the 
sequence indicated.

Bottom row

Top 
row

3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Precautions for battery use:
z  Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated on the 

rear panel.

z  Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit will not be 

used for long periods of time. This will prevent potential damage 
due to battery leakage.

z  Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time. 
z  Do not mix old and new batteries.
Battery replacement:
z  When batteries are low, battery indicator “

” will blink to show  

that the batteries need to be replaced. sound may become 
distorted and unit may automatically turn off or mute during 
high volume level. Reduce the volume level or replace the 
batteries.

z  When replacing the batteries, place the unit on a cushion or soft 

cloth to avoid damage.

Cautions:
z  Do not use rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium battery, 

etc.).

z  Immediately remove the discharged batteries. If the chemical 

leak into the unit, clean it.

z  Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be 

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, 

 re or the like.

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Photo and video 

 les from iPod or iPhone can be viewed by 

connecting the system to TV/monitor.
If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT 
jack at the back of the unit and set the TV Out on the iPod or 
iPhone unit to “ON” position.
Note:
Please make sure to set iPod unit to either NTSC or PAL to 
match your TV signal. Please visit Apple’s homepage for further 
information.

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Use 1 “AA” size battery (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). 
Battery is not included.

Open the battery cover.

 Insert the battery according to the terminal indicated in 
the battery compartment.

   When inserting or removing the battery, push it toward 

the (–) battery terminals.

  Close the cover.

Caution:
z  Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for a long period 

of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery 
leakage.

z  Do not use rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium battery, 

etc.).

z  Installing the battery incorrectly may cause the unit to 

malfunction.

z  Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be 

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, 

 re or the like.

Notes concerning use:
z  Replace the battery if the operating distance is reduced or 

if the operation becomes erratic. Purchase an “AA” size 
battery (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). 

z  Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and 

the sensor on the unit with a soft cloth.

z  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.

z  Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, 

and vibrations.

Caution:
Before transporting the unit, remove the iPod, iPhone, 
iPad, USB memory device and disc from the unit. Then, 
set the unit to the power stand-by mode. Transporting the 
unit with iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB memory device left 
connected or discs left inside might damage the unit.

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This unit can be carried by using a supplied carrying strap. Insert the 
carrying strap carabiner (hook) to each end of the unit as shown below.

Hole

To remove the 
carrying strap

Carabiner (hook)

Hole

Cautions:
z  Before carrying the unit, make sure the carabiner (hook) is 

properly secured and closed, otherwise it will cause damage 
and injury.

z  Carry this unit with FM antenna close to you and the display 

facing outward to avoid scratches on the display.

This unit can be placed in 2 positions as shown below.
Caution:
z  Make sure that the unit is placed on a  at and level surface.
z  Make sure to turn the unit carefully when adjusting the position.
z  Do not place the unit other than these 2 positions to avoid damage 

and injury.

 

Foot cushion 

1 and 2 

touching the surface.

 

Foot cushion 

2 and 3 

touching the surface.

POWER

ON/STAND-BY

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Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.

After use:
Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power 
stand-by mode.

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The display and subwoofer light can be changed.
Main unit:
1)  Press DEMO/(DIMMER)/  button for more than 3 seconds. 
   The current mode will be displayed.
2)  Within 5 seconds, press DEMO/(DIMMER)/  button to change 

the mode.

Remote control:
Press DEMO/DIMMER button to change the mode.

MODE 1

MODE 2

MODE Off

(Display backlight on and Subwoofer light off)

(Display backlight on and Subwoofer light on)

(Display backlight off and Subwoofer light off)

Notes:
z  During battery/DC operation, the unit will be set to Demo mode 

off with display and subwoofer light in MODE 2 to reduce the 
battery power consumption.

z  During MODE 2, press any button to light up the display 

backlight for a few seconds.

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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.

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Press  VOLUME +/– buttons (on main unit) or  VOL +/– (on remote 
control) to increase or decrease the volume.

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When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.
z  iPod  / , CD  / , USB  /  on the main unit or the remote 

control: selected function is activated.

z  TUNER/AUDIO IN on the main unit: last tuner or audio function 

is activated.

z  TUNER or AUDIO IN on the remote control: the unit turns on 

with the selected function activated.

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The main unit will enter the stand-by mode (when iPad, iPod, 
iPhone, guitar or microphone is not connected) after 15 minutes 
of inactivity during:
iPod:  

Not docked.

Audio In: 

 No detection of input signal.

CD:  

In the stop mode or no disc.

USB:  

In the stop mode or no media.

Note:
However, if iPod or iPhone is docked, the unit will begin charging. 
“iPod CHARGING” will be displayed.

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The auto resume function will resume the last function and 
playback, should  there be a power failure or the AC power cord 
becomes disconnected. However, CD/MP3 program and random 
mode are not memorized.

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When the EQ/(X-BASS) button is pressed, the current mode 
setting will be displayed. To change to a different mode, press 
the EQ/(X-BASS) button repeatedly until the desired sound mode 
appears.

ROCK

FLAT

VOCAL

HIP HOP

REGGAE

SALSA

No equalization.

For rock music.

Vocals are enhanced.

For hip hop music.

For salsa music.

For reggae music.

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The volume is muted temporarily when pressing the 

 button on 

the remote control. Press again to restore the volume.

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When the power is 

 rst turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass 

mode which emphasizes the bass frequencies, and “X-BASS” will 
appear. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the EQ/(X-BASS) 
button. The last equalizer mode will turn on. 
To turn on the X-Bass mode again, press the EQ/(X-BASS) button 
for more than 2 seconds.

Made for:
z  iPod touch (4th generation)
z  iPod touch (3rd generation)
z  iPod touch (2nd generation)
z  iPod touch (1st generation)
z  iPod classic
z  iPod nano (6th generation)
z  iPod nano (5th generation)
z  iPod nano (4th generation)
z  iPod nano (3rd generation)

z  iPod nano (2nd generation)
z  iPhone 4S
z  iPhone 4
z  iPhone 3GS
z  iPhone 3G
z  iPhone
z  iPad (3rd generation)
z  iPad 2
z  iPad

Caution:
Please update your iPod, iPhone and iPad unit to the latest 
software version before using it. Please visit Apple’s homepage 
to download the latest version for your iPod, iPhone and iPad.
Notes:
z  Charging terminal for iPod, iPhone and iPad:

USB function

YES

YES

(without iPod or 

iPhone docking)

Other function
(iPod / CD / 
Tuner / Audio In)

YES

NO

Stand-by

YES

NO

z  Fully charge the iPod, iPhone and iPad with AC power 

before using GX-M10 battery operation.

z  The message “This accessory is not made to work with 

iPhone” or similar, may appear on the iPhone screen 
when:

   - battery is low.
   - the iPhone is not properly docked (eg. slanting).
   If this occurs, remove and re-dock the iPhone.
z  This product is made for iPod, iPhone and iPad. To 

z  The headphone output is switched off during inserting 

iPod, iPhone and iPad unit. This is an Apple product 
speci

 cation.

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1  Insert the connector to the iPod, iPhone or iPad.

iPad

Connector

2  Place the iPad to the stand for iPad.

Stand for iPad

iPad

3  Connect the iPod, iPhone or iPad to the unit via USB 

connector.

Note:
USB/iPad terminal does not support VIDEO out.

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1  Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2  Press the USB  /  button on the remote control or the main unit 

to select USB function.

3  Connect iPod, iPhone or iPad to the unit. “USB/iPod” will appear.

Track number

4  Press the USB  /  button to start playback.
Note:
Stop button ( ) is invalid during iPod, iPhone or iPad playback.

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z  Sound will only switch from iPhone to the main unit after 

authentication process is completed in approximately 10 seconds. 

z  Incoming calls will pause the playback.
z  Once the calls are answered, the conversation can only be 

heard through the built-in iPhone speaker. Turn on the iPhone 
speaker or undock the iPhone to start conversation.

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Caution:
Unplug all accessories from the iPod or iPhone before inserting 
it into the dock.
Note:
Do not use the docking station to connect your iPad.
1  Open the docking station door by pushing 

the docking station door open knob to the 
area marked ‘ ’.

  Cautions:

z Close the docking station door if 

z Do not press the docking station 

Docking station 
door

2  Dock your iPod or iPhone into the unit.

Dock for iPhone

iPhone

iPhone (bottom)

Dock connector

For additional support, apply dock spacer (supplied) as shown.

Docking station

Dock spacer

Peel off 

separator

1  Peel off the double sided tape separator.
2  Place the spacer on the space allocated inside the docking 

station as shown.

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1 Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to turn the 

power on.

2  Press the iPod  /  button on the remote control or the 

main unit to select iPod function.

3  Insert iPod or iPhone unit into the dock of main unit.  

“DOCK OK” will appear. Make sure to close the docking 
station door before playback.

4  Press the iPod  /  button to start playback.

Notes:
z  When enjoying loud music at high volume, sound vibration is 

transferred to the docked iPod or iPhone. This vibration may 
cause the song to shuf

 e if the iPod or iPhone ‘Shake to Shuf e’ 

setting is turned on. Should this happen, turn off the ‘Shake to 
Shuf

 e’ function.

z   iPod touch and iPhone need to be operated itself in the 

following operations.

   1. Returning to the home screen.
   2. Selecting the application on the home screen.
   3. Dragging the slider.
   To operate the connected iPod or iPhone, turn this unit 

to position 2 (refer “Placing the unit” on page 4).

POWER

ON/STAND-BY

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It is safe to disconnect iPod, iPhone and iPad even during 
playback. However, attention should be drawn when removing the 
iPod or iPhone from docking station to avoid damage.

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1  Press the DISPLAY (TV OUT) button for more than 2 seconds 

until “V-OUT ON” appear on display.

2  Press the ENTER button to start playback.

Notes:
z  If the TV Out setting is already turned on at video menu, the 

video is automatically displayed on the TV screen when ENTER 
key is pressed.

z  USB/iPad terminal does not support VIDEO OUT.
z  To return to watching video on iPod or iPhone screen, press the 

MENU button to enter video menu. Then press the DISPLAY 
(TV OUT) button for more than 2 seconds until “V-OUT OFF” 
appears. 

z  During iPod or iPhone video playback, pressing the DISPLAY 

(TV OUT) button will not toggle video out display between iPod 
and TV.

Caution:
Stop button ( ) is invalid during iPod function

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Press the MENU button to view the menu on iPod, 
iPhone or iPad unit. Press it again to go back to 
previous menu.

Use the TUNING (  or  ) button to select an item on 
the menu and then press ENTER button.

Note:
When navigating the iPod, iPhone or iPad menu with remote 
control, do not operate any of the buttons on the iPod or iPhone 
unit. The volume level is adjusted by pressing the VOL (+ or –) 
button on the main unit or the remote control. Adjusting the volume 
on the iPod, iPhone or iPad units give no effect.

iPod, iPhone and iPad operations:
The operations described below depend on the generation iPod, 
iPhone and iPad you are using.

System on operation:
When the main unit is powered on, the iPod, iPhone or iPad units 
will automatically power on when docked or connected in the unit.

System off (stand-by operation):
When the main unit is turned to stand-by mode, the docked 
iPod, iPhone or connected iPad unit will automatically pause the 
playback.

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iPod

USB

Press in the pause 
mode.

iPod

USB

Press in the 
playback mode.

Press in the 
playback or pause 
mode. 
If you press the 
button in the pause 
mode, press the 
/  button to start the 
desired track.

Press and hold 
down in the playback 
mode.
Release the button 
to resume playback.

____

Press to toggle 
display content.

____

Press to toggle 
repeat mode.

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Press for more than 
2 seconds to toggle 
shuf

 e mode.

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Press to view the 
iPod menu during 
iPod function.

____

Press to con

 rm the 

selection.

____

Press to select the 
iPod menu.

CD

POWER

ON/STAND-BY

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1  Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2  Press the CD  /  button on the remote control or the main unit to select 

CD function.

3  Open the CD compartment by pushing the CD compartment open knob to 

the area marked ‘ ’.

4  Place the disc on the spindle, label side up.
5  Close the CD compartment.
6  Press the CD  /  button to start playback. After the last track is played, the 

unit will stop automatically.

Caution:
z  Do not place two discs in the spindle.
z  Do not play discs of special shapes (heart, octagon, etc). It may cause 

malfunctions.

z  If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the unit away 

from the TV or radio.

z  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).

z  Do not open the CD compartment during playback or you may be injured.
Notes for CD or MP3/WMA disc:
z  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 

 rst track is reached during fast reverse, the unit will enter 

the playback mode (only for CD).

z  Rewritable multi-session discs with un nished writing, can still be played.

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Press in the stop 
mode.

DEMO/(DIMMER)

Press in the 
playback mode.

Press in the 
playback mode. 
Press the  /  button 
to resume playback 
from the paused 
point.

Press in the 
playback or stop 
mode. 
If you press the 
button in the stop 
mode, press the 
/  button to start the 
desired track.

Press and hold 
down in the playback 
mode.
Release the button 
to resume playback.

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By using the Numeric buttons, the desired tracks on the current 
disc can be played.
Use the Numeric buttons on the remote control to select the 
desired track while playing the selected disc.
z  The Numeric buttons allow you to select up to number 9.

z  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 “1” button.
3  Press the “3” button.

B. For example, to choose 130
1  Press the “10+” button twice.
2  Press the “1” button.
3  Press the “3” button.
4  Press the “0” button.

Notes:
z  A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc 

cannot be selected.

z  During random play, direct search is not possible.
To stop playback:
Press the DEMO/(DIMMER)/  ( ) button.

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Repeat play can play one track, all tracks or a programmed 
sequence continuously.

To repeat one track:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “REP ONE” 
appears. Press the CD  /  button.

To repeat all tracks:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “REP ALL” appears. 
Press the CD  /  button.

To repeat desired tracks:
Perform steps 1 - 5 in “Programmed play” section on page 8 and 
then press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “REP ALL” 
appears.

To cancel repeat play:
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “NORMAL” appears 
and “

” disappears.

Caution:
After performing repeat play, be sure to press the DEMO/(DIMMER)/

 ( ) button. Otherwise, the disc will play continuously.

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The tracks on the disc can be played in random order 
automatically.

To random play all tracks:
Press and hold PLAY MODE button on the remote control until 
“RANDOM” appears. Press the CD  /  button.

To cancel random play:
Press the PLAY MODE button again. “RDM” indicator will 

 

disappear.

Notes:
z  If you press the 

 button during random play, you can 

move to 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.

z  In random play, the unit will select and play tracks automatically. 

(You cannot select the order of the tracks.)

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You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you 
like.

1  While in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button on the 

remote control to enter the programming save mode.

2  Press the numeric button or 

 or 

 buttons on the 

remote control to select the desired track.

3  Press the MEMORY button to save the track number.
4  Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be 

programmed. If you want to check the programmed tracks, 
press the MEMORY button repeatedly. If you make a mistake, 
the programmed tracks can be cleared by pressing the CLEAR 
button for more than 2 seconds.

5  Press the CD  /  button to start playback.

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1  While in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button to enter the 

programming save mode.

2  Press the TUNING (  or  ) button on the remote control to 

select the desired folder.

   Then press the 

 or 

 button on the remote control to 

select the desired tracks.

3  Press the MEMORY button to save the folder and track 

number.

4  Repeat steps 2 – 3 for other folder/tracks. Up to 32 tracks can 

be programmed.

5  Press the CD  /  button to start playback.

To cancel the programmed play mode:
During programmed stop mode, press the DEMO/(DIMMER)/  ( ) 
button. The display will show “MEM CLR” and all the programmed 
contents will be cleared.

Adding tracks to the program:
If a program has been previously stored, the “MEM” indicator will 
be displayed. Press the MEMORY button.  Then follow steps 2 
- 3 to add tracks.

Notes:
z  When a CD compartment door is opened, the program is 

automatically canceled.

z  If you press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to enter the 

stand-by mode or change the function from CD to another, the 
programmed selections will be cleared.

z  During the program operation, random play is not possible.

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To play back CD-R/RW.

1  Press the CD  /  button, and load an MP3/WMA disc. Press the 

FOLDER button and disc info will be displayed.

2  Press the TUNING (  or  ) button to select desired playback 

folder. (Folder mode on)

3  Select desired 

 le to be played back by pressing the 

 or 

 button.

4  Press the CD  /  button. Playback will start and 

 le name will 

be displayed.

 

z  Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are recorded 

on the disc.

 

z In case of playback with the folder mode on, press the 

TUNING (  or  ) button, and the folder can be selected even 
though it is in playback/pause mode. It will continue playback/
pause mode in the 1st track of the selected folder.

 

z  Display content can be changed by pressing the  DISPLAY 

button.

File name display

Folder display

Counter display

Album display

Artist display

Title display

Note:
If “NOTSUPRT” is displayed, it means “Copyright protected WMA 

 le” or “Not supported playback  le” is selected.

Caution:
At USB mode, once the iPod or iPhone is docked onto the unit, 
the iPod or iPhone will automatically start charging. ‘iPod DOCK 
CHARGE MODE’ will be displayed. In order to listen to any USB 
mass storage device / MP3 player, the iPod or iPhone must be 
removed from the docking station.

Note:
This product is not compatible with MTP and AAC 

 le  systems 

from USB mass storage device or MP3 player.

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1  Press the USB  /  button on the remote control or the main unit 

to select USB function. Connect the USB memory device that 
has MP3/WMA format 

 les on the unit. When the USB memory 

is connected to the main unit, the device information will be 
displayed.

2  Select desired 

 le to be played back by pressing the 

 or 

 button.

3  Press the USB  /  button. Playback will start and the 

 le name 

will be displayed.

 

z Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are 

recorded in the USB memory device.

 

z  Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY 

button.

Note:
To pause playback:
Press the USB  /  button.

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1  Press the USB  /  button on the remote control or the main unit 

to select USB function. Connect the USB memory device that 
has MP3/WMA format 

 les on the unit. When the USB memory 

is connected to the main unit, the device information will be 
displayed.

2  Press the FOLDER button, and press the TUNING (  or  ) 

button to select desired playback folder. To start playback with 
folder mode on, go to step 4. To change the playback folder, 
press the TUNING (  or  ) button to select another folder.

3  Select desired 

 le to be played back by pressing the 

 or 

 button.

4  Press the USB  /  button. Playback will start and the 

 le name 

will be displayed.

 

z Title, Artist and Album name are displayed if they are 

recorded in the USB memory device.

 

z  Display content can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY 

button.

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1  Press the DEMO/(DIMMER)/  ( ) button to stop playback.
2  Disconnect USB memory device from the USB/iPad terminal.
Notes:
z  SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data while the USB 

memory device is connected to the audio system.

z  Files compressed in MP3 and/or WMA format can be played back 

when connected to the USB/iPad terminal.

z  This USB memory’s format supports FAT 16 or FAT 32.
z  SHARP cannot guarantee that all USB memory devices will work 

on this audio system.

z  USB cable is not recommended for use in this audio system to 

connect to USB memory device. Use of the USB cable will affect 
the performance of this audio system. iPod, iPhone and iPad is not 
prone to this condition.

z  This USB memory cannot be operated via USB hub.
z  The USB/iPad terminal in this unit is not intended for a PC connection 

but is used for music streaming with a USB memory device.

z  External HDD-storage cannot be played back via USB/iPad 

terminal.

z  If the data inside the USB memory is large, it may take longer time 

for the data to be read.

z  This product can play WMA and MP3  les. It will automatically detect 

the 

 le type being played. If unplayable  le is played on this product, 

“NOTSUPRT” is indicated and the 

 le will be automatically skipped. 

This will take a few seconds. If abnormal indications appear on the 
display due to the unspeci

 ed  le, turn off the unit and then turn it 

on again.

z  This product relates to USB mass storage devices and MP3 players. 

It may however face some irregularities due to various unforeseen 
reasons from some devices. Should this happen, turn off the unit 
and then turn it on again.

z  During CD function, MP3 player will not be charging.

Note:
If USB memory device is not connected, “NO MEDIA” will be 
shown on the display.

Notes:
z  This unit only supports “MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3” format. (Sampling 

Frequency is 32, 44.1, 48kHz)

z  Playback order for MP3  les may differ depending on the writing 

software used during 

 le download.

z  Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32~320 kbps, WMA is 64~160 

kbps.

z  For MP3/WMA  les, please put “.MP3” “.WMA” extension. Files 

cannot be played back if there is no MP3/WMA extension.

z  Playlists are not supported on this unit.

z  This unit can display Folder Name or File Name up to 32 

characters.

z  Maximum total number of MP3/WMA  les is 65025. 

z  Total number of folders read is 999 including folder with non-playable 

 le. However, the display shows only folder with MP3  les. 

z  The display playback time may not be displayed correctly when 

playing back a variable bitrate 

 le.

z  The ID3TAG information supported are TITLE, ARTIST and ALBUM 

only. Title name, artist name and album name can be displayed by 
pressing the DISPLAY button during 

 le playback or pause mode.

z  WMA meta tag also supports title, artist and album name which 

are recorded in WMA 

 les. Copyright protected WMA  les cannot 

be played back.

POWER

ON/STAND-BY

„

1  Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to turn the 

power on.

2  Press the TUNER button on the remote control or TUNER/

AUDIO IN button on the main unit repeatedly to select FM 
Stereo or FM Mono.

3  Press the TUNING (  or  ) button on the remote control 

to tune in to the desired station.

 

z  Manual tuning:

   

Press the TUNING (  or  ) button repeatedly to tune in 
to the desired station.

 

z Auto tuning:

   

When the TUNING (  or  ) button is pressed for more 
than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically 
and the tuner will stop at the 

 rst receivable broadcast 

station.

Notes:
z  When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may 

stop automatically at that point.

z  Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.

z  To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING (  or  ) button 

again.

To receive an FM stereo transmission:
z  Press the TUNER button to select stereo mode and “ST” 

indicator will be displayed. “

” will appear when an FM 

broadcast is in stereo.

z  If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER button to 

extinguish the “ST” indicator. The reception changes to 
monaural, and the sound becomes clearer.

„

You can store 40 FM stations in memory and recall them at the 
push of a button. (Preset tuning)

1  Perform steps 1 - 3 in “Tuning”.
2  Press the MEMORY button.
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 button to store that 

station in memory. If the “MEM” indicator and preset number 
disappear before the station is memorized, repeat the operation 
from step 2.

5  Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a preset 

station. When a new station is stored in the memory, the station 
previously memorized for that preset channel number will be 
erased.

Note:
The backup function protects the memorized stations for a few 
days should there be a power failure or the AC power cord become 
disconnected.

„

1  Press the PRESET (  or  ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to 

select the desired station.

„

The stations saved in the memory can be scanned automatically. 
(Preset memory scan)

1  Press the PRESET (  or  ) button for more than 0.5 seconds. 

The preset number will 

 ash and the programmed stations will 

be tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.

2  Press the PRESET (  or  ) button again when the desired 

station is located.

„

1  Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by 

mode.

2  While pressing down the PRESET 

 button, press the POWER 

ON/STAND-BY button until “TUNCLEAR” appears.

POWER

ON/STAND-BY

The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially 
available cord as shown below.

„

Caution:
Be careful not to connect a bass guitar as it might damage this 
unit.

Microphone or guitar 
(not supplied)

Ø 1/4” (6.3 mm) 

monaural cable

(not supplied)

1  Set the guitar/microphone volume (GAIN) knob to the minimum 

level.

2  Connect a guitar/microphone to the correct input jack. Make sure 

that the cable has a 1/4” (6.3 mm) diameter plug.

3  Arrange the guitar/microphone cables into the grooves of the 

cable holder on the left or the right side of the unit.

Then, thread the cable through the bottom of the unit.
Do not let the cables to be on top of the unit when using 
guitar/microphone as it may cause the unit to roll over 
causing damage and injury.

Thread the cables under the unit

Cable holder

4  Connect the cables to a guitar/microphone.
5  Select a source.
 

z  To mix a guitar or microphone sound with a source sound, 

select the playback source (iPod/CD/USB/Audio In/Tuner).

z  To play a guitar or using the microphone only, select ’AUDIO 

IN’ function. Make sure there is no playback from Audio In 
connection.

6  Adjust the volume (GAIN) knob on the connected equipment.
z To enjoy a guitar distortion effect, turn the guitar volume 

(GAIN) knob to almost maximum level.

Note:
Before disconnecting the guitar/microphone, set the guitar/
microphone volume (GAIN) knob to the minimum level.

„

Headphone (not 
supplied)

Portable audio 

player, etc.

Audio cable (not supplied)

1  Use a connection cord to connect the portable audio player etc. 

to the AUDIO IN jack. When using video equipment, connect the 
audio output to this unit and the video output to a television.

2  Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
3  Press the AUDIO IN button on the remote control or TUNER/

AUDIO IN button repeatedly on the main unit to select AUDIO 
IN function.

4  Play the connected equipment. If volume level of the connected 

device is too high, sound distortion may occur. Should this 
happen, lower the volume of the connected device. If volume 
level is too low, increase the volume of the connected device.

Note:
To prevent noise interference, place the unit away from the 
television.

„

z  Do not turn the volume on to full at switch on and listen to music 

at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure from earphones 
and headphones can cause hearing loss.

z  Before plugging in or unplugging the headphone, reduce the 

volume.

z  Be sure your headphone has a 1/8” (3.5 mm) diameter plug 

and impedance between 16 and 50 ohms. The recommended 
impedance is 32 ohms.

z  Plugging in the headphone disconnects the speakers 

automatically. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control.

In this example, the clock is set for the 12-hour (AM 12:00) display.
1  Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2  Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3  Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
4  Press the 

 or 

 button to select 12-hour or 24-hour 

display and then press the ENTER button.

The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 12:00 - PM 11:59)
The 12-hour display will appear.
(AM 0:00 - PM 11:59)
The 24-hour display will appear.
(0:00 -  23:59)

5 To adjust the hour, press the 

 or 

 button 

and then press the ENTER button. Press the 

 or 

 button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold 

it down to advance continuously.

6 To adjust the minutes, press the 

 or 

 button 

and then press the ENTER button. Press the 

 or 

 button once to advance the time by 1 minute. 

Hold it down to advance the time by 5 minutes interval.

To confi rm the time display:
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. The time display will appear for 
about 5 seconds.

Notes:
z  When power supply is restored after unit is plugged in again 

or after a power failure, con

 rm the clock, if required, reset the 

clock from step 1 onward.

z  The clock will continue counting for a few hours should there be 

a power failure or the AC power cord becomes disconnected.

To readjust the clock:
Perform “Setting the clock” from step 1. If the “CLOCK” does 
not appear in step 2, step 4 (for selecting the 12-hour or 24-hour 
display) will be skipped.
To change the 12-hour or 24-hour display:
1 Clear all the programmed contents. [Refer to “Factory 

reset, clearing all memory” on page 14 for details.]

2 Perform “Setting the clock” from step 1 onward.

Timer playback:
The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, TUNER, USB, 
iPod, AUDIO IN) at a preset time.

Once timer:
Once timer play works for one time only at a preset time.
(“ ” indicator).

Daily timer:
Daily timer play works at the same preset time every day. For 
example, set the timer as a wake-up call every morning.
(“DAILY” indicator).

Using the once timer and daily timer in combination:
For example, use the once timer to listen a radio program, and use 
the daily timer to wake up.

1  Set the daily timer (pages 12 - 13).
2  Set the once timer (pages 12 - 13).

1 minute or more

Daily timer

Once timer

Start

Stop

Start

Stop

„

Before setting timer:

z  Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer left 

column). If it is not set, you cannot use the timer function.

z  For timer playback: Plug in USB or load discs or dock 

iPod to be played.

1   Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power 

on.

2   Press and hold the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3   Within 10 seconds, press the 

 or 

 button to select 

“ONCE” or “DAILY”, and press the ENTER button.

4   Within 10 seconds, press the 

 or 

 button to select 

“TIM.SET”, and press the ENTER button.

5   To select the timer playback source (CD, TUNER, USB, iPod, 

AUDIO IN), press the 

 or 

 button. 

When you select the tuner, select a station by pressing the 

 or 

 button, and then press the ENTER button. 

If a station has not been programmed, “NOPRESET” will be 
displayed and timer setting will be canceled.

6   Press the ENTER button to adjust the hour. Press the 

 

or 

 button and then press the ENTER button.

7   To adjust the minutes, press the 

 or 

 button and 

then press the ENTER button.

8   Set the time to 

 nish as in steps 6 and 7 above.

9   Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control, and then press 

the ENTER button. Do not turn the volume up too high.

10  Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power 

stand-by mode. The “TIMER” indicator lights up and the unit is 
ready for timer playback.

11   When the preset time is reached, playback will start. The 

volume will increase gradually until it reaches the preset 
volume. The timer indicator will blink during timer playback. 

12  When the timer end time is reached, the system will enter the 

power stand-by mode automatically.

Once timer:
The timer will be canceled.
Daily timer:
The timer operates at the same time every day. It will continue 
until the daily timer setting is canceled. Cancel the daily timer 
when it is not in use.

Notes:
z  When performing timer playback using another unit connected 

to the USB/iPad terminal or AUDIO IN jack, select “USB” or 
“AUDIO IN” in step 5. However, if the source is set to USB, 
make sure there is no iPod or iPhone docked to the unit.

z  This unit will turn on or enter the power stand-by mode 

automatically. However, the connected unit will not turn on or off. 
To stop the timer playback, follow step “Cancelling the timer 
setting” on page 13.

Checking the timer setting:
1  Turn the power on and press and hold down the CLOCK/TIMER 

button.

2  Within 10 seconds, press the 

 or 

 button to select 

“ONCE” or “DAILY”, and press the ENTER button.

3  Within 10 seconds, press the 

 or 

 button to select 

“TIM.CALL”, and press the ENTER button.

Cancelling the timer setting:
1  Turn the power on and press and hold down the CLOCK/TIMER 

button.

2  Within 10 seconds, press the 

 or 

 button to select 

“ONCE” or “DAILY”, and press the ENTER button.

3  Within 10 seconds, press the 

 or 

 button to select 

“TIM.OFF”, and press the ENTER button. Timer will be canceled 
(the setting will not be canceled).

Reusing the memorized timer setting:
The timer setting will be memorized once it is entered. To reuse 
the same setting, perform the following operations.

1  Turn the power on and press and hold down the CLOCK/TIMER 

button.

2  Within 10 seconds, press the 

 or 

 button to select 

“ONCE” or “DAILY”, and press the ENTER button.

3  Within 10 seconds, press the 

 or 

 button to select 

“TIM.ON” , and press the ENTER button.

4  Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power 

stand-by mode.

„

The radio, compact disc, iPod, USB, and Audio In function can all 
be turned off automatically.

1  Play back the desired sound source.
2  Press the SLEEP button.
3  Within 5 seconds, press the Numeric button to set the time. (1 

minute ~ 99 minutes)

4  “SLEEP” will appear.
5  The unit will enter the power stand-by mode automatically after 

the preset time has elapsed. The volume will be turned down 1 
minute before the sleep operation 

 nishes

To confi rm the remaining sleep time:
1  While “SLEEP” is indicated, press the SLEEP button.

To cancel the sleep operation:
Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button while “SLEEP” is 
indicated.  To cancel the sleep operation without setting the unit to 
the stand-by mode, proceed as follows.

1  While “SLEEP” is indicated, press the SLEEP button.
2  Within 5 seconds, press the “0” button twice until “SLEEP 00” 

appears.

„

Sleep and timer playback:
For example, you can fall asleep listening to the radio and wake up 
to CD in the next morning.
1  Set the sleep time (see above, steps 1 - 5).
2  While the sleep timer is set, set the timer playback (steps 2 - 9, 

page 12).

Sleep timer 
setting

Timer playback 
setting

End time

1-99 minutes

Desired time

Sleep operation will 

automatically stop

Timer playback start time

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 authorized SHARP dealer or service center.

„

z  The clock is not set to 

the correct time.

z  A power failure occured.

z  Reset the clock. (Refer page 

12)

z  When a button is 

pressed, the unit does 
not respond.

z  Set the unit to the power 

stand-by mode and then turn 
it back on.

z  If the unit still malfunctions, 

reset it. (Refer page 14)

z  No sound is heard.

z  The volume level is set to 

“MIN”.

z  The headphones are 

connected.

z  Sound too low or 

distorted.

z  Power suddenly shuts 

down.

z  The batteries are depleted. 

Change the batteries.

„

z  Playback does not start.

z  Playback stops in 

the middle or is not 
performed properly.

z  The disc is loaded upside 

down.

z  The disc does not satisfy the 

standards.

z  The disc is  distorted or 

scratched.

z  Playback sounds are 

skipped, or stopped in 
the middle of a track.

z  The unit is located near 

excessive vibrations.

z  A very dirty disc has been used.

z  Condensation has formed 

inside the unit.

z  Volume level is too high. Adjust 

to lower volume.

„

z  The remote control does 

not operate.

z  The AC power cord of the unit 

is not plugged in.

z  Wrong battery polarity.

z  The batteries are exhausted.

z  The distance or angle is 

incorrect.

z  The remote control sensor 

receives strong light or sunlight.

„

z  The radio makes 

unusual noises 
continuously.

z  The unit is placed near the TV 

or computer.

z  The FM antenna is not properly 

extended or positioned.

„

z  Device cannot be 

detected.

z  There is  no MP3/WMA  le 

inside the device.

z  The device is not properly 

connected.

z  A MTP device is connected.

z  The device contains AAC  le 

only.

z  Playback does not start.

z  A copyright-protected WMA or 

false MP3 

 le is being played 

back.

z  Wrong time display.

z  Wrong  le name display.

z  A Variable Bitrate  les are being 

played back.

z  The File Name was written in 

other than English characters.

„

z  No sound is produced.

No image appears on 
the TV/monitor.

z  The iPod, iPhone or iPad is not 

playing.

z  The iPod, iPhone or iPad is not 

properly connected to the unit.

z  The AC power cord of the unit 

is not plugged in.

z  The video cable is not properly 

connected.

z  The TV/monitor’s input 

selection is not properly set.

z  The iPod TV out feature has not 

been set to output video.

z  USB/iPad terminal does not 

support video.

z  iPod, iPhone or iPad will 

not charge.

z  The iPod, iPhone or iPad is 

not making full contact with the  
connector.

z  Using iPod (3rd generation).

z  The iPod or iPhone is not 

supported. Refer to page 5 for 
compatible models.

z  “This accessory is 

not made to work 
with iPhone” or “This 
accessory is not 
supported by iPhone” 
appears on iPhone 
screen.

z  The iPhone battery is low. 

Please charge the iPhone.

z  iPhone is not properly docked.

„

Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an 
extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside 
the cabinet (CD pickup, 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 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.

„

When this product is subjected to strong external interference 
(mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply 
voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may 
malfunction.

If such a problem occurs, do the following:
1  Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on again.
2  If the unit is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and 

plug in the unit again, and then turn the power on.

Note:
If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the memory 
by resetting it.

„

1  Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power 

stand-by mode.

2  While pressing down the VOLUME + button, press the POWER 

ON/STAND-BY button until “RESET” appears.

POWER

ON/STAND-BY

Caution:
This operation will erase all data stored in memory including clock, 
timer settings and tuner preset.

„

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 collection and player.
z  Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label 

side from which signals are read. Do not mark this surface.

z  Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive 

moisture.

z  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 center, along the radius.

„

Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap 
solution, then with a dry cloth.

Caution:
z  Do not use chemicals for cleaning (gasoline, paint thinner, etc.). 

It may damage the cabinet.

z  Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause 

malfunctions.

As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves 
the right to make design and speci

 cation changes for product 

improvement without prior notice. The performance speci

 cation 

 gures indicated are nominal values of production units. There 
may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

„

AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz
15 V 

 (UM/SUM-1, R20) x 10

DC IN 12 V 

 

AC:  Power on: 30 W
DC 12 V: 4.5 A  

Width: 30 - 5/16’’ (750 mm)
Height: 10 - 13/16” (275 mm)
Depth: 11 - 1/16” (280 mm)

16.8 lbs. (7.6 kg)

Approximately 20.2 lbs (9.2 kg)

„

Front speaker:
RMS: Total 34 watt (17 W per channel
into 3 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% T.H.D.)
FTC: 12.5 watt minimum RMS per 
channel into 3 ohms from 200 Hz to 
20 kHz, 10% T.H.D.

Subwoofer:
RMS: Total 66 watt into 3 ohms
at 100 Hz, 10% T.H.D.
FTC: 50 watt minimum RMS into 
3 ohms from 70 Hz to 200 Hz, 10% 
T.H.D.

Video output: 1 Vp-p
Headphones: 16 

Ÿ - 50 Ÿ 

(recommended: 32 

Ÿ)

Audio In (audio signal):
500 mV/47 k ohms
Mic Input: 200 

Ÿ - 2 kŸ Ø 1/4” (6.3 mm) 

Guitar: 100 k

Ÿ - 1 MŸ Ø 1/4” (6.3 mm) 

„

Single disc multi-play compact disc 
player

Non-contact, 3-beam
semiconductor laser pickup

Multi bit D/A converter

20 - 20,000 Hz

90 dB (1 kHz)

„

z  Complies with USB 1.1 (Full 

Speed)/2.0 Mass Storage Class.

z  Support Bulk only and CBI protocol.

z  MPEG 1 Layer 3

z  WMA (Non DRM)

z  MP3 (32 ~ 320 kbps)

z  WMA (64 ~ 160 kbps)

z  Maximum total number of MP3/WMA 

 les is 65025.

z  Maximum total number of folders is 

999 INCLUSIVE of root directory.

z  The ID3TAG information supported 

are TITLE, ARTIST and ALBUM only.

z  Supports ID3TAG version 1 and 

version 2.

z  Support USB devices with 

Microsoft Windows/DOS/FAT 16/ 
FAT 32.

z  2 kbyte block length for sector.

„

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

40 (FM station)

„

Type

2-way type speaker system
Front Speakers:
3-1/8” (8 cm) - 3 

Ÿ - Full Range 

Subwoofer: 5- 1/8” (13 cm) - 6 

Ÿ 

- Woofer (light-up)

Maximum input 
power

Front Speakers: 34W / Channel
Subwoofer: 66W / Channel

Rated input power

Front Speakers: 17W / Channel
Subwoofer: 33W / Channel

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