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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. CD-ES777 Mini Compo...
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SPECIAL NOTES CD-ES777 Im rt an In st ru ct io NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits ...
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CD-ES777IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for venti- be read before the pr...
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CD-ES777 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Im rt an In st ru ct io Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind in...
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Contents CD-ES777 General Information ENERGY STAR® Program Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controls and indicators . . . . ....
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Precautions CD-ES777 en er al In fo rm at io General Hold the AC power plug by the head when Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-ventilated removing it from the AC outlet, as pull...
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Controls and indicators CD-ES777 Front panel Reference page 1. Disc Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2. Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Controls and indicators (continued) CD-ES777 en er al In fo rm at io Display Reference page 1. Disc Number Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2. CD Play Indicator . ...
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CD-ES777 Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16...
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System connections CD-ES777 re ar at io se Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. Antenna connection (see page 11) FM antenna AM loop antenna Right speaker Left speaker AC INPUT...
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CD-ES777 Antenna connection Speaker connection Supplied FM antenna: Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to Connect the FM antenna wire to the the plus (+) terminal. FM A...
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System connections (continued) CD-ES777 re ar at io se AC power connection Demonstration mode After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug The first time the unit is plugged in, t...
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Remote control CD-ES777 Battery installation Notes concerning use: Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or simil...
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General control CD-ES777 as ic er at io Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned counterclockwise, the volume will d...
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Setting the clock (Remote Control only) CD-ES777 Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY button. Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advanc...
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Listening to a CD (CDs) CD-ES777 la yb ac This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but cannot CD playback record. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the Press the ...
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CD-ES777 Playback will begin from track 1 on the DISC 1. After that disc Various CD functions finishes playing, the next disc will automatically play. Function Main unit Remote Operation After the las...
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Advanced CD playback CD-ES777 la yb ac 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 cu...
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CD-ES777 Repeat play Random play Repeat play can play all 5 discs, all tracks on a chosen disc, or a The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically. programmed sequence continuo...
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Advanced CD Playback (continued) CD-ES777 la yb ac Programmed play You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. To clear the programmed selections: While in the stop mode, pr...
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Listening to the radio CD-ES777 Tuning Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). Press the TUNING ( o...
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Listening to the radio (continued) CD-ES777 ad io Memorizing a station To recall a memorized station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at Press the PRESET ( or ) button for...
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Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) CD-ES777 Tape playback Before playback: For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. best soun...
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Listening to a cassette tape (TAPE 1 or Recording on a cassette tape CD-ES777 TAPE 2) (continued) ap la yb ac Before recording: Various tape functions When recording important selections, make a preli...
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CD-ES777 Recording from a CD (CDs) Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CD button. Load a cassette into the TAPE 2 cassette compartment with the side to be recorded on facing y...
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Recording on a cassette tape (continued) CD-ES777 ap ec rd in To perform programmed recording: Dubbing from tape to tape Program discs and tracks. (See page 20.) You can record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. ...
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Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) CD-ES777 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 sta...
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Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) (continued) CD-ES777 va ce ea tu re Within 10 seconds, press the or button to Switch input with the or button, and then select "ONCE SET" or &...
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CD-ES777 Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode: 12When the preset time is reached, playback or recording Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. will start. Within 10 seconds, press the or butto...
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Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only) (continued) CD-ES777 va ce ea tu re Sleep operation To cancel the sleep operation: The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off Press...
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Enhancing your system CD-ES777 The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially Listening to playback sounds of Game, VCR, available cord as shown below. DVD, etc. Connect a video game sys...
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Enhancing your system (continued) Troubleshooting chart CD-ES777 va ce ea tu re Headphones Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. Before plugging in...
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CD-ES777 Cassette deck Tuner Symptom Possible cause Symptom Possible cause Cannot record. Is the erase-prevention tab The radio makes unusual Is the unit placed near the TV or removed? noises continuo...
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Troubleshooting chart (continued) Maintenance CD-ES777 ef er en ce Condensation Cleaning the tape-handling parts Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely Dirty heads, capstans ...
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Specifications CD-ES777 As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves Tuner the right to make design and specification changes for product Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz improv...
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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 f...