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Mini Hi-FiComponentSystem

Operating Instructions

©1997 by Sony Corporation

Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serialnumber in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon yourSony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

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MHC-GR10AVMHC-RX100AVMHC-D90AV

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WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Laser component in this product is capable ofemitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

This caution label is located inside the unit.

This appliance is classifiedas a CLASS 1 LASERproduct. The CLASS 1LASER PRODUCTMARKING is located onthe rear exterior.

INFORMATIONThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, whichcan be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the followingmeasures:– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.– Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver isconnected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modificationsnot expressly approved in this manual could voidyour authority to operate this equipment.

Note on CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call CATV systeminstaller’s attention to Article 820–40 of the NEC thatprovides guidelines for proper grounding and, inparticular, specifies that the cable ground shall beconnected to the grounding system of the building,as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS INCANADA

CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USETHIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH ANEXTENSION CORD,RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THEBLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENTBLADE EXPOSURE.This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-type noise reduction system and Dolby Pro LogicSurround decoder*.* Manufactured under license from DolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation.Dolby, the double-D symbol a and “PRO LOGIC”are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THEU.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within theproduct’s enclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude to constitute arisk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this product willincrease eye hazard.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the main unit ....... 4

Step 2: Setting up your speakers ......... 5

Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9

Step 4: Presetting radio stations .......... 9

Connecting optionalAV components ...............................11

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 14

Recording a CD .................................... 16

Listening to the radio ........................... 17

Recording from the radio .................... 19

Playing a tape ........................................ 20

Recording from a tape ......................... 21

The CD Player

Using the CD display ........................... 23

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 23

Playing the CD tracks in randomorder ................................................ 24

Programming the CD tracks ............... 25

Playing CDs without interruption ..... 26

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 27

Recording a CD by specifying trackorder ................................................ 28

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 30

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 30

Waving the equalizer ........................... 31

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 32

Selecting the surround menu ............. 33

Enjoying the Dolby Pro LogicSurround sound ............................. 34

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 34

Adjusting the audio emphasis ............ 36

Making a personal audio emphasisfile .................................................... 37

Other Features

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 38

Falling asleep to music ........................ 39

Waking up to music ............................. 40

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 41

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 43

Troubleshooting ................................... 44

Specifications ........................................ 47

Index ....................................................... 49

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Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the main unit

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FM lead antenna

AM loopantenna

/ Connect the FM/AM antennas.Set up the AM loop antenna, thenconnect it.

Extend the FM leadantenna horizontally.

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Inserting two size AA (R6)batteries into the remote

TipWith normal use, the batteries should last for aboutsix months. When the remote no longer operatesthe system, replace both batteries with new ones.

NoteIf you do not use the remote for a long period oftime, remove the batteries to avoid possible damagefrom battery leakage.

AM loop antenna(supplied)

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When carrying this systemDo the following to protect the CDmechanism.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”appears in the display.

2 Hold down PLAY MODE and pressPOWER so that “LOCK” appears in thedisplay.

2 Place the center speaker so it isplaced at about the same height asthe front speakers (A). Align thecenter speaker with the frontspeakers or place it slightly backfrom the position of the frontspeakers (B).

3 Place the rear speakers facing eachother at about 60 to 90 cm aboveyour listening position.

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Step 2: Setting upyour speakers

Connecting the supplied rear and centerspeakers enables you to fully enjoy Dolby ProLogic Surround sound. Dolby Pro LogicSurround is a decoding system standardizedin TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro LogicSurround improves sound image by usingfour separate channels. These channelsmanipulate the sound to be heard andenhance the action as it happens on thescreen.

Positioning the speakersBefore you connect them, determine the bestlocation for your speakers.

1 Place the front speakers at an angleof 45 degrees from your listeningposition.

Frontspeaker(L)

Frontspeaker(R)

Center speaker

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Rearspeaker(L)

Rearspeaker(R)

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Connecting the speakers

Left front speakerRight front speaker

Right rearsurround speaker

Left rearsurround speaker

2 Connect the rear speakers.Connect the speaker cords to the REARSURROUND SPEAKER jacks of thesame color.Keep the speaker cords away from theantennas to prevent noise.

* The color of your speaker cords might be different.See the speakers’ manual for details if supplied.

1 Connect the front speakers.Connect the speaker cords to the FRONTSPEAKER jacks of the same color.Keep the speaker cords away from theantennas to prevent noise.


Centersurround speaker

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6 Deactivate the demo mode bypressing DISPLAY/DEMO whenthe system power is turned off.

To attach the front speaker padsAttach the supplied front speaker pads to thebottom of the speakers to stabilize thespeakers and prevent them from slipping.

To attach the center speaker pads

TipYou can reinforce the bass sound by connecting anoptional super woofer to the super wooferconnector.

NoteYou need to connect both left and right rearspeakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.

3 Connect the center speaker.Connect the speaker cords to theCENTER SURROUND SPEAKER jacksof the same color.Keep the speaker cords away from theantennas to prevent noise.


4 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR toposition of your local power linevoltage (except for North American,Mexican, and Australian models).

5 Connect the AC power cord to awall outlet.Demo mode appears in the display.If the plug on this unit does not fityour wall outlet, detach the suppliedadapter from the plug (except forNorth and South American countries,Australia and Malaysia).

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1 Press PRO LOGIC.“PRO LOGIC ON” appears.

2 Press T.TONE ON/OFF on theremote.The test tone is heard from the speakersin the following order. Adjust thevolume of the test tone.Front (left) n Center n Front (right)

3 From your listening position, pressCENTER LEVEL (+/-) and REARLEVEL (+/-) on the remote to adjustthe volume.The volume levels from each speakermust become the same.

4 Press T.TONE ON/OFF when youare done adjusting.The test tone is turned off.

NoteThe test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro LogicSurround sound.

TipIf you turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on theremote) all the speaker volumes change.

Rear

Adjusting the speakervolumeTo enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound,turn the Dolby Pro Logic mode on, thenadjust the volume of each speaker using thetest tone that the system provides.

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NoteWhen setting the time, set the equalizer display toanything other than Spectrum analyzer pattern 3(See “To change the equalizer display” on page 35).

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Step 3: Setting thetimeYou must set the time before using the timerfunctions.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.The hour indication flashes.

2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour.The clock is on a 12-hour system.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.The minute indication flashes.

4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.The clock starts working.

Tips• If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.• Setting the time deactivates the demo mode .

If you want to display the demo mode, pressDISPLAY/DEMO when the power is off.

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Step 4: Presettingradio stations

You can preset up to 40 stations, 20 for FM, 10for MW and 10 for SW. For North and SouthAmerican, Australian and Thai models, youcan preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10for AM.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedlyuntil the band you want appears inthe display.Every time you press this button, theband changes as follows:North and South American, Australianand Thai models:FM ˜ AMOther models:FM n MW n SW

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2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly toselect “AUTO”.

3 Turn the jog dial.The frequency indication changes andscanning stops when the system tunes ina station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (fora stereo program) appear.

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.A preset number appears in the display.

5 Turn the jog dial to select the presetnumber you want.

6 Press ENTER/NEXT.The station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store otherstations.

Step 4: Presetting radio stations(continued)

To tune in a station with a weaksignalPress TUNING MODE repeatedly to select“MANUAL” in step 2, then turn the jog dialto tune in the station.

To change the preset numberStart over from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval(Except for the Middle Eastern model)The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuninginterval, tune in any AM station first, then turn offthe power. While holding down the ENTER/NEXTbutton, turn the power back on. When you changethe interval, AM preset stations will be erased. Toreset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

TipThe preset stations are retained for half a day even ifyou unplug the power cord or if a power failureoccurs.

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Connecting an MD deck for analogrecordingMake sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound of theconnected MD deck, press FUNCTIONrepeatedly until “MD” appears.

TipIf you connect a turntable with MM cartridge,connect it to VIDEO/MD IN using the optional MMcartridge equalizer and an audio connecting cord.To listen to the sound, press FUNCTION repeatedlyuntil “VIDEO” appears.

Notes• You need to connect both left and right surround

speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.• If you cannot select “MD” even when you have

pressed FUNCTION, press POWER whilepressing FUNCTION when the power is turnedoff. “VIDEO” will be switched to “MD”. To returnto “VIDEO” do the same procedure.

To the audio inputof the MD deck

To the audio outputof the MD deck

Connecting optionalAV components

To enhance your system, you can connectoptional components. Refer to theinstructions of each component.

Connecting audiocomponentsSelect one of the following two connections,depending on the equipment to be connectedand method of connecting.

Connecting an MD deck for digitalrecordingYou can record from CD into the MD deckdigitally by connecting an optical cable.

To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck

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Connecting a super woofer(except for MHC-D90AV)You can connect an optional super wooferspeaker.

Connecting a VCRMake sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound of theconnected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedlyuntil “VIDEO” appears.

NoteIf the sound is distorted when selecting “VIDEO”,switch to “MD” (see previous “Notes).

To super woofer

To the audio output of the VCR

Connecting optionalAVcomponents (continued)

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Connecting outdoorantennasConnect the outdoor antenna to improve thereception.

FM antenna

Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna.You can also use the TV antenna instead.

AM antenna

Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet)insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.Leave the supplied AM loop antennaconnected.

ImportantIf you connect an outdoor antenna, groundfrom y terminal with the screw clamp. Toprevent a gas explosion, do not connect theearth lead to a gas pipe.

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Earth lead (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable(not supplied)

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Screw clamp

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Playing a CD— Normal play

Basic Operations

You can play up to three CDs in a row.

With the labelside up. Whenyou play a singleCD, place it onthe inner circleof the tray.

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1 Press § OPEN/CLOSE and placeup to two CDs on the disc tray.If a disc is not placed properly it will notbe recognized.

To insert a third disc, press DISC SKIPEX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP on the remote)to rotate the disc tray.

2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.The disc tray closes and play starts.If you press · (or · on the remote)when the disc tray is closed, play startsfrom the CD loaded on the tray whosebutton is lit green.Disc tray number Playing time

Track number

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Tips• Pressing · when the power is off

automatically turns the power on and starts CDplayback if there is a CD in the tray (One TouchPlay).

• You can switch from another source to the CDplayer and start playing a CD just by pressing· or the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic SourceSelection).

• If there is no CD in the player, “CD NO DISC”appears in the display.

• When a disc tray is selected or the CD placed onthat tray is playing, the DISC 1~3 button for therespective tray lights green.

To Do this

Stop play Press (p on the remote).

Pause Press · (P on the remote).Press again to resume play.

Select a track During play or pause, turn thejog dial clockwise (to goforward) or counterclockwise(to go back) and release itwhen you reach the desiredtrack. Or press + (to goforward) or = (to go back)on the remote.

Find a point in Press and hold down ) ora track 0 ( o r ) / 0 o n t h e

remote) during play andrelease it at the desired point.

Select a CD Press a DISC 1~3 button orin stop mode DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (or

D.SKIP on the remote).

Play only the Press 1/ALL DISCSCD you have repeatedly until “1 DISC”selected appears.

Play all CDs Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedlyuntil “ALL DISCS” appears.

Remove the CD Press § OPEN/CLOSE.

Exchange other Press DISC SKIPCDs while EX-CHANGE.playing

Adjust the Turn VOLUME (or pressvolume VOLUME +/– on the remote).

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Recording a CD— CD Synchro Recording

The CD SYNCHRO button lets you recordfrom a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPEI (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. Therecording level is adjusted automatically.

1 Press § EJECT and insert a blanktape into deck B.

With the sideyou want torecord facingforward

2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE and place aCD.Then press again to close the disc tray.If the indicator for the tray you want torecord is not lit green, press DISC SKIPEX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lightsgreen.

3 Press CD SYNCHRO.Deck B stands by for recording and theCD player stands by for playback. ·(for front side) lights up.

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side.Select a (or RELAY) to record onboth sides.

5 Press on deck B.Recording starts.

To stop recordingPress on deck B or on the CD player.

With the labelside up. Whenyou play a singleCD, place it onthe inner circleof the tray.

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Listening to the radio–– Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner's memoryfirst (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”).

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Tips• If you want to record from the reverse side, press

ª so that ª (for reverse side) lights up.• When you record on both sides, be sure to start

from the front side. If you start from the reverseside, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR sothat “DOLBY NR B” appears after pressing CDSYNCHRO.

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To listen to non-preset radiostationsPress TUNING MODE repeatedly so that“MANUAL” appears in step 2, then tune inthe station by turning the jog dial.

Tips• Pressing TUNER/BAND when the power is off

automatically turns the power on and tunes to thelast received station (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the radiojust by pressing TUNER/BAND (AutomaticSource Selection).

• When an FM program is noisy, pressSTEREO/MONO so that “MONO” appears in thedisplay. There will be no stereo effect, but thereception will improve. Press the button again torestore the stereo effect.

• To improve broadcast reception, reorient thesupplied antennas.

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Turn counter-clockwise(or press =on the remote)for lower presetnumbers.

Turn clockwise(or press +on the remote)for higherpreset numbers.

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Listening to the radio (continued)

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedlyuntil the band you want appears inthe display.Every time you press the button, theband changes as follows:North and South American, Australianand Thai models:FM ˜ AMOther models:FM n MW n SW

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedlyso that “PRESET” appears in thedisplay.MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET

3 Turn the jog dial (or press = or+ on the remote) to tune in thedesired preset station.

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press POWER.

Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or pressVOLUME +/– on theremote).

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Recording from theradio

You can record the radio program on a tapeby calling up a preset station. You can useTYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. Therecording level is automatically adjusted.

1 Press TUNER/BAND to select theband you want.

2 Press TUNING MODE so that“PRESET” appears in the display.

3 Turn the jog dial to tune in a presetstation.

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4 Press § EJECT and insert a blanktape into deck B.

5 Press r.Deck B stands by for recording.



To stop recordingPress on deck B.


ª so that ª (for reverse side) lights up.• When you record on both sides, be sure to start

from the front side. If you start from the reverseside, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

•To record non-preset stations, select “MANUAL”in step 2, then turn the jog dial to tune in thedesired station.

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR sothat “DOLBY NR B” appears after pressing r.

• If noise is heard while recording from the radio,move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.

With the sideyou want torecord facingforward

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Playing a tape

You can use any type of tape, TYPE I(normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal) ,since the deck automatically detects the tapetype. To select either deck A or B, pressDECK A or DECK B on the remote.

1 Press § EJECT and insert arecorded tape in deck A or B.

2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to play one side. Selecta* to play both sides.To play both decks in succession, selectRELAY (relay play).**

3 Press ·. Press ª to play the reverse side. Thetape starts playing.

* The deck stops automatically afterrepeating the sequence five times.** Relay play always follows the followingsequence:Deck A (front side), Deck A (reverse side),Deck B (front side), Deck B (reverse side).

To Do this

Stop play Press (or p on theremote).

Pause (Deck B only) Press . Press again toresume play.

Fast-forward Press ‚ while playingthe front side or º whileplaying the reverse side.

Rewind Press º while playingthe front side or ‚ whileplaying the reverse side.

Remove the cassette Press § EJECT.

Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or pressVOLUME +/– on theremote).

With the sideyou want toplay facingforward

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Tips• Pressing · or ª when the power is off

automatically turns the power on and starts tapeplayback if there is a tape in the deck (One TouchPlay).

• You can switch from another source to the tapedeck just by pressing · or ª (Automatic SourceSelection).

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR sothat “DOLBY NR B” appears.

• When dubbing tapes originally recorded withDolby NR B, the dubbed tape is automaticallyplayed with Dolby NR B.

Recording from atape— High-speed Dubbing

You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II(CrO2) tapes. The recording level isautomatically adjusted.

1 Press § EJECT and insert arecorded tape in deck A and a blanktape in deck B.

2 Press HIGH SPEED DUBBING.Deck B stands by for recording.

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Recording from a tape (continued)


4 Press .Dubbing starts.

To stop dubbingPress on deck A or B.

Tips• When you dub on both sides, start recording from

the front side. If you record from the reverse side,recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• If you set DIRECTION to a when the tapes youuse have different lengths, the tape in each deckreverses independently. If you select RELAY, thetapes in both decks reverse together.

• You don’t have to set DOLBY NR, since the tape indeck B is automatically recorded in the same stateas the tape in deck A.

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Using the CD display

You can check the remaining time of thecurrent track or that of the CD.

Playing the CD tracksrepeatedly–– Repeat Play

This function lets you repeat a single CD orall CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play andProgram Play.

The CD Player

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/ Press DISPLAY/DEMO duringplayback.Each time you press the button duringnormal playback, the display changes asfollows:

To check the total playing timeand the number of tracks on a CDPress DISPLAY/DEMO in the stop mode.

If you press DISPLAY/DEMO again, theclock display appears for eight seconds thenthe display returns to the previous indication.

n Playing time on the current trackµ

Remaining time on the current trackµ

Remaining time on current CD (1 DISCmode) or“PLAY” display (ALL DISCS mode)

µClock display (for eight seconds)

µEffect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON(OFF)”

To repeat

All the tracks onthe current CD

All the tracks onall CDs

Only one track*

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1/ALL DISCS repeatedlyuntil “1 DISC” appears in thedisplay.

1/ALL DISCS repeatedlyuntil “ALL DISCS” appearsin the display.

REPEAT repeatedly until“REPEAT 1” appears in thedisplay while playing thetrack you want to repeat.

/ Press REPEAT during playbackuntil “REPEAT” appears in thedisplay.Repeat Play starts. Do the followingprocedure to change the repeat mode.

* You can’t repeat a single track during Shuffle Playand Program Play.

To cancel Repeat PlayPress REPEAT so that “REPEAT” or“REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.

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Playing the CD tracksin random order–– Shuffle Play

You can play all the tracks on one CD or allCDs in random order.

To cancel Shuffle PlayPress PLAY MODE repeatedly until“SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappearsfrom the display. The tracks continue playingin their original order.

To select a desired CDPress DISC 1~3.

Tips• You can start Shuffle Play during normal play by

pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly to select“SHUFFLE”.

• To skip a track, turn the jog dial clockwise (orpress + on the remote).

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until“CD” appears in the display, thenplace a CD.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.

3 Press 1/ALL DISCS to choose “1DISC” or “ALL DISCS”.“ALL DISCS” shuffles all the CDs in theplayer. “1 DISC” shuffles the CD whoseDISC indicator is green.

4 Press · .“J” appears and then all the tracks playin random order.

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Programming the CDtracks–– Program Play

You can make a program of up to 32 tracksfrom all the CDs in the order you want themto be played.

3 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons toselect a CD.

4 Turn the jog dial until the desiredtrack appears in the display.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.The track is programmed. “STEP” andthe programmed playing order appear,followed by the total playing time.

6 To program additional tracks,repeat steps 3 to 5.Skip step 3 to select tracks from thesame disc.

7 Press · .All the tracks play in the order youselected.

To cancel Program PlayPress PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappearsfrom the display.

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2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears in thedisplay.

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Playing CDs withoutinterruption–– Non-Stop Play

You can play CDs without pausing betweentracks.

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2 Press NON-STOP so that theindicator on the button lights up.

3 Press · .

To cancel Non-Stop PlayPress NON-STOP so that the indicator on thebutton goes out.

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To Press

Check the CHECK on the remoteprogram repeatedly. After the last

track, “CHECK END”appears.

Clear a track from CLEAR on the remote inthe end stop mode.

Clear a specific CHECK on the remotetrack repeatedly until the

number of the track to beerased lights up, then pressCLEAR.

Add a track to the 1 Select the disc tray with aprogram DISC 1~3 button.

2 Select the track byturning the jog dial.3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

Clear the entire once in stop mode orprogram twice while playing.

Tips• The program you made remains in the CD player

even after it has been played back. Press · toplay the same program again.

• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing timeduring programming, this means:– you have programmed a track number

which exceeds 20– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.

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Recording on a tapemanually


6 Start playing the source to berecorded.

To Press

Stop recording on the deck B

Pause recording on the deck B


ª so that ª (for reverse side) lights up.• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-

level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR sothat “DOLBY NR B” appears after pressing r.

• To skip tracks while recording from a tape, press‚ or º on deck A. Deck B stands by forrecording, and you can skip tracks. To resumedubbing, press on deck B.

You can record from CD, tape, or radio asyou like. For example, you can record just thesongs you want or record from the middle ofthe tape. The recording level is adjustedautomatically.

1 Insert a blank tape into deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly untilthe source you want to record (e.g.,CD) appears.

3 Press r.Deck B stands by for recording. · (forfront side) lights up.


The Tape Deck

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Recording a CD byspecifying track order— Program Edit

1 Place a CD and insert a blank tapeinto deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until“CD” appears in the display.

3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears in thedisplay.

4 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons toselect a CD.

5 Turn the jog dial until the desiredtrack appears in the display.

6 Press ENTER/NEXT.The track is programmed. “STEP” andthe programmed playing order appear,followed by the total playing time.

7 To program additional tracks to berecorded on side A, repeat steps 4 to6.Skip step 4 to select tracks from the samedisc.

You can record tracks from all the CDs in theorder you want. When programming, makesure the playing times for each side do notexceed the length of one side of the tape.

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Previously selected track

Total playing time

Total playing time(including selected track)Disc number

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Selecting tape lengthautomatically— Tape Select EditYou can check the most suitable tape lengthfor recording a CD. Note that you cannot useTape Select Edit for discs containing morethan 20 tracks.

/ After inserting a CD, press EDITonce, so that “EDIT” flashes.The required tape length for thecurrently selected CD appears, followedby the total playing time and tracks forside A and side B.

NoteYou cannot use this function after programming.In order to use this function, you must first erase theprogram (see “To clear the entire program” on page26).

8 Press on the remote to insert apause at the end of side A.“P” appears in the display and the totalplaying time resets to “0.00” in thedisplay.

9 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks fromthe same disc or steps 4 to 6 fortracks from another disc to programthe remaining tracks to be recordedon side B.

10 Press CD SYNCHRO.Deck B stands by for recording and theCD player stands by for playback. ·(for front side) lights up.



To stop recordingPress on the deck B or on the CD player.

To check the orderPress CHECK on the remote repeatedly. Afterthe last track, “CHECK END” appears.

To cancel Program EditPress PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappearsfrom the display.

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Looping part of a CD— Loop

With the loop function, you can repeat part ofa CD during playback. This lets you createoriginal recordings.

/ Press and hold LOOP duringplayback at the point you want tostart the Loop function, and releaseto resume normal play.

To adjust the loop lengthTurn the jog dial while holding LOOP (orpress MUSIC MENU B or b while holdingLOOP on the remote) to select different looplengths (LOOP 1~20).

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Flashing part of a CD— Flash

With the flash function, you can “flash” theCD sound during playback. This lets youcreate original recordings.

/ Press and hold FLASH duringplayback at the point you want tostart the Flash function, and releaseto resume normal play.

To adjust the flash lengthTurn the jog dial while holding FLASH (orpress MUSIC MENU B or b while holdingFLASH on the remote) to select different flashlengths (FLASH 1~20).

To use LOOP and FLASH togetherPress and hold both LOOP and FLASH at thesame time.

Notes• The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted

during this operation. Adjust the loop and flashlengths independently beforehand if necessary.

• To record the flash effect, use the analog (VIDEO/MD OUT) connections or this unit’s tape deck.

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Waving the equalizer— Wave

With the Wave function, you can fluctuate thegraphic equalizer automatically. This effectcan be used with any source, but it cannot berecorded.

/ Press and hold WAVE to start theWave function, and release toresume normal listening.

To adjust the wave lengthTurn the jog dial while holding WAVE toselect a different wave length (WAVE 1~10).

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Sound AdjustmentNotes• With some songs, the music will sound distorted

when you use the DBFB system with the graphicequalizer if the bass is too strong. Adjust the bassslowly while listening to music so that you canmonitor the effect of the adjustment.

• Cancelling GROOVE sets DBFB to “DBFB ”and flattens the equalizer curve. To cancel theDBFB level, press DBFB until the indicationdisappears. Adjust the equalization to obtain theeffect you desire.

To listen through the headphonesConnect the headphones to PHONES jack. Nosound will come from the speakers.

Adjusting the sound

You can reinforce the bass, create a morepowerful sound, and listen with headphones.

To reinforce bass (DBFB)Press DBFB*.

Every time you press the button, the displaychanges as follows:DBFB n DBFB n display off

“DBFB ” is more effective than

“DBFB ” .

* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback

For a powerful sound (GROOVE)Press GROOVE. The volume switches topower mode, DBFB is automatically set to fullstrength, the equalizer curve changes, and the“GROOVE” button lights up. Press GROOVEagain to return to the previous volume.

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Selecting thesurround menu

The surround menu lets you select the soundcharacteristic according to the sound you arelistening to. To make the most out of thisfeature, be sure to connect the supplied rearand center speakers (see page 7).

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/ Press DSP repeatedly to select a DSPmode.OFF: Turns off the DSP mode.HALL: Reproduces the acoustics of aconcert hall.THEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of amovie theater

TipYou can also select the DSP mode by pressing DSPMODE on the remote repeatedly to choose the modeyou desire.

To adjust the “presence” of thesurround effectPress DSP LEVEL on the remote repeatedly tochoose the level you desire.

Every time you press the button, theindication changes as follows:DSP LEVEL 1nDSP LEVEL 2nDSP LEVEL3

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Enjoying the DolbyPro Logic SurroundsoundYou can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surroundsound of videos that are Dolby Surrounde n c o d e d (q ) . C o m p l e t e t h e s e t u pand adjustments first (see page 5).

/ Press PRO LOGIC while playing aprogram source.

To cancel the Dolby Pro LogicSurround soundPress PRO LOGIC again.

Notes• You can’t use both the Dolby Pro Logic Surround

sound and the surround menu function at thesame time.

• When recording the sound, be sure to turn of theDolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

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Selecting the audioemphasis

The audio emphasis menu lets you select thesound characteristic according to the soundyou are listening to.

The personal file function (see “Making apersonal audio emphasis file”) lets you storeyour own effects.

1 Press MUSIC, MOVIE, or GAME (orMUSIC MENU V/v on the remoterepeatedly) to select a menu.See the chart “Music menu options”below. The last effect chosen from thatmenu appears in the display.

2 Use the jog dial (or press MUSICMENU B /b on the remoterepeatedly) to select the preset youdesire.The preset name appears in the display.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.You don’t need to press ENTER/NEXTwhen you use the remote.

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Selecting the Audio Emphasis Tocancel the effectPress EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly (orMUSIC MENU ON/OFF on the remote) sothat “EFFECT OFF” appears in the display.

Music menu options“SUR ” appears if you select an effectwith surround effects.

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To change the equalizer displayEach time you press SPECTRUMANALYZER, the equalizer display changes toshow one of the four displays below.

Spectrum analyzer pattern 1



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Adjusting the audioemphasis

You can adjust the audio emphasis using thegraphic equalizer and surround effect.

Adjusting the graphicequalizerYou can adjust the sound by raising orlowering the levels of specific frequencyranges.

Before operation, first select the audioemphasis you want for your basic sound.

1 Select the audio emphasis you wantfor your basic sound (see “Selectingthe audio emphasis”).

2 Press HIGH FREQUENCY or LOWFREQUENCY repeatedly to select afrequency band.

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3 Turn the jog dial to adjust level.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished.

NoteIf you choose another menu audio emphasis (otherthan “EFFECT OFF”) the adjusted sound effect islost. To retain the adjusted sound effect for futureuse, store it in a personal file. (See “Making apersonal audio emphasis file”.)

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Making a personalaudio emphasis file— Personal file

You can create a personal file of audiopatterns (surround effect and graphicequalizer) and store them in the memory ofthe unit. Later call up an audio pattern toplay a favorite tape, CD, or radio program.Create up to five audio files.

Before operation, first select the audioemphasis you want for your basic sound.

1 Obtain the sound effect you want byusing the graphic equalizer andsurround effect.

2 Press P FILE MEMORY.The personal file number appears in thedisplay.

3 Use the jog dial to select the filenumber (P FILE) where you want tostore the sound effect.

4 Press ENTER/NEXT.The adjusted sound effects are storedunder the selected file number. Thesettings previously stored at thismemory location are erased andreplaced by the new settings.

VOLUME

To call up the personal file1 Press P FILE (or MUSIC MENU V/v on the

remote repeatedly) to display the lastselected personal file.

2 Use the jog dial (or press MUSIC MENUB/b on the remote repeatedly) to selectthe personal file you desire.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.You don’t need to press ENTER/NEXTwhen you use the remote.

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Singing along:Karaoke

You can sing along with any stereo CD ortape by turning down the singer’s voice. Youneed to connect an optional microphone.

nWhen you are doneTurn MIC LEVEL to 0 and disconnect themicrophone from MIX MIC, then pressKARAOKE PON/MPX repeatedly so that“h” disappears.

Mixing and recordingsounds

1 Do the above steps 1 to 5. Then,insert a tape in deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly toselect the source you desire and setit to pause mode.

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1 Turn MIC LEVEL to 0 to turn downthe microphone control level.

2 Connect an optional microphone toMIX MIC.

3 Press KARAOKE PON/MPXrepeatedly to obtain the karaokeeffect you desire.Every time you press the button, thedisplay changes as follows:

KARAOKE PON n MPX R n MPX L

EFFECT OFF N

The h indicator appears in the displaywhen a karaoke mode is activated.To sing karaoke with decreasing thevocal level of a CD, select KARAOKEPON. To sing karaoke of multiplex CDor tape, select MPX R or MPX L.

4 Start playing the music and adjustthe volume.

5 Adjust the microphone volume byturning MIC LEVEL.

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/ Press SLEEP.Every time you press the button, theminute display (the turn-off time)changes as follows:AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70minn … n 10min n OFF n AUTO …

When you choose autoThe power turns off when the current CD ortape finishes playback (for up to 100minutes).

To check the remaining timePress SLEEP once.

To change the time to turn offSelect the time you want by pressing SLEEP.

To cancel the Sleep Timer functionPress SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

Falling asleep tomusic— Sleep Timer

You can let the system turn off at the presettime, so you can sleep to the music. You canpreset the time to be turned off by 10 minutes.

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3 Press r.

4 Press .

5 Press · to start playing the CDplayer (or tape deck A).Playback starts. Start singing along withthe music.

To stop recordingPress p on deck B and the CD player.

Tips• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the

microphone away from the speakers or change thedirection of the microphone.

• If you want to record your voice through themicrophone only, you can do so by selecting theCD function and not playing a CD.

Notes• If you press EFFECT ON/OFF or recall a sound

effect, the karaoke mode is cancelled.• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as

the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded inmonaural.

• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:—only a few instruments are playing—a duet is being played—the source has strong echoes or chorus—the singer’s voice deviates from the center.—the voice on the source is singing in high

soprano or tenor.

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Waking up to music— Wake-up Timer

5 Set the time to start playback.Turn jog dial to set the hour, then pressENTER/NEXT.The minute indication starts flashing.

Turn jog dial to set the minute, thenpress ENTER/NEXT.The hour indication flashes again.

6 Set the time to stop playbackfollowing the above procedure.

7 Turn jog dial until the music sourceyou want appears.The indications change as follows:TUNER n CD PLAY n TAPE PLAY

8 Press ENTER/NEXT.The start time, followed by the stop timeand the music source, appears, then theoriginal display appears.

9 Turn off the power.

You can wake up to music at a preset timeevery day. Make sure you have set the clock(see “Step 3: Setting the time”).

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1 Prepare the music source you wantto play.• CD: Insert a CD. To start from a

specific track, make a program (see“Programming the CD tracks”).

• Tape: Insert a tape with the side youwant to play facing forward.

• Radio: Tune in the preset station youwant (see “Step4: Presetting radiostations”).

2 Adjust the volume.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.

4 Turn jog dial to select DAILY 1 or 2,then press ENTER/NEXT.“ON” appears and the hour digits flashin the display.

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Timer-recording radioprograms

To timer-record, you must preset the radiostation (see “Step 4: Presetting radiostations”) and set the clock (see “Step 3 :Setting the time”) beforehand.

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1 Tune in the preset radio station (see“Listening to the radio”).

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.

To check the settingPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial toselect the respective mode (DAILY 1 orDAILY 2), then press ENTER/NEXT. Tochange the setting, start over from step 1.

To cancel the timer operationPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial toselect “OFF”, then press ENTER/NEXT.

TipThe power turns on 15 seconds before the presettime.

NoteWhen setting the wake-up timer, set the equalizerdisplay to anything other than Spectrum analyzerpattern 3 (See “To change the equalizer display” onpage 35).

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To check the settingPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial toselect “REC”, then press ENTER/NEXT. Tochange the setting, start over from step 1.

To cancel the timer operationPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial toselect “OFF”, then press ENTER/NEXT.

Notes• When setting the timer-recording, set the equalizer

display to anything other than Spectrum analyzerpattern 3 (See “To change the equalizer display”on page 35).

• If the power is on at the preset time, the recordingwill not be made.

4 Set the time to start recording.Turn jog dial to set the hour, then pressENTER/NEXT.The minute indication starts flashing.

Turn jog dial to set the minute, thenpress ENTER/NEXT.The hour indication flashes again.

5 Set the time to stop recordingfollowing the above procedure.The start time appears, followed by thestop time, the recording source and theradio station, then the original displayappears.

6 Insert a recordable tape.

7 Turn off the power.When the recording starts, the volumelevel is set to the minimum.

3 Turn jog dial to select REC, thenpress ENTER/NEXT.“ON” appears and the hour digits flashin the display.

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Precautions

On operating voltageBefore operating the system, check that theoperating voltage of your system is identical withthe voltage of your local power supply.

On safety• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to thewall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turnedoff.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) ifit is not to be used for an extended period of time.To disconnect the cord (AC power cord), pull itout by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into thecomponent, unplug the stereo system and havethe component checked by qualified personnelbefore operating it any further.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at thequalified service shop.

On placement• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereosystem.

• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.• Do not place the unit in locations where it is;

— Extremely hot or cold— Dusty or dirty— Very humid— Vibrating— Subject to direct sunlight

On operation• If the stereo system is brought directly from a cold

to a warm location , or is placed in a very damproom, moisture may condense on the lens insidethe CD player. Should this occur, the system willnot operate properly. Remove the CD and leavethe system turned on for about an hour until themoisture evaporates.

• When you move the system, take out any discs.

If you have any questions or problems concerningyour stereo system, please consult your nearestSony dealer.

Additional InformationNotes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the CD from the center out.• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,

commercially available cleaners or anti-staticspray intended for vinyl LPs.

•Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heatsources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a carparked in direct sunlight.

Cleaning the cabinetUse a soft cloth slightly moistened with milddetergent solution.

To save a tape permanentlyTo prevent a tape from being accidentally recordedover, break off the cassette tab from side A or B asillustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape forrecording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

When you are using a TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV(metal) cassette, be careful not to cover the detectorslots which allow the tape player to automaticallydetect the type of tape.

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereosystem, use the following check list.First, check that the power cord is connectedfirmly and the speakers are connectedcorrectly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult yournearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as youplug in the power cord even though youhaven’t turned on the power(demonstration mode).

•Press DISPLAY DEMO when the poweris turned off.The demonstration mode appearsautomatically the first time you plug inthe power cord. If there is a power outagelasting longer than half a day, redo thefollowing:— Clock setting (see “Step 3: Setting the

time”)— Preset stations (see “Step 4: Presetting

radio stations”)— Timer settings (see “Waking up to

music” and “Timer recording radioprograms”).

“12:00 AM” flashes in the display.•A power interruption occurred. Set the

clock and timer settings again.

There is no sound.•Rotate VOLUME clockwise.•The headphones are connected.•Insert only the stripped portion of the

speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack.Inserting the vinyl portion of the speakercord will obstruct the speakerconnections.

Before placing a cassette in thetape deckTake up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tapemay get entangled in the parts of the tape deck andbecome damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90minutesThe tape is very elastic. Do not change the tapeoperations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tapedeck.

Cleaning the tape headsClean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.When the tape heads become dirty

— the sound is distorted— there is a decrease in sound level— the sound drops out— the tape does not erase completely— the tape does not record

Make sure to clean the tape heads before you startan important recording or after playing an old tape.Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaningcassette. For details, refer to the instructions of thecleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape headsDemagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts thathave contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours ofuse with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette.For details, refer to the instructions of thedemagnetizing cassette.

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Speakers

Sound comes from one channel orunbalanced left and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection andspeaker placement.

The sound comes from the center speakeronly.

•The source being played back ismonaural. Press PRO LOGIC and turn offthe Pro Logic mode.

There is no sound from the center speaker.•Set the CENTER LEVEL to the

appropriate level.

There is no sound from the rear speakers.•Set the REAR LEVEL to the appropriate

level.•The software being played back has

limited sound effects. Check the volumewith the test tone.

CD Player

The CD tray does not close.•The CD is not placed properly.

The CD will not play.•The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray.•The CD is dirty.•The CD is inserted label side down.•Moisture condensation has built up.

Remove the CD and leave the systemturned on for about an hour until themoisture evaporates.

Play does not start from the first track.•The player is in program or shuffle mode.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappear.

“OVER” is displayed.•You have reached the end of the CD.

Press and hold 0 to return.

There is severe hum or noise.• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the

stereo system. Move the stereo systemaway from the TV or VCR.

The sound from the connected source isdistorted.

• If “VIDEO” appears in the display whenyou press FUNCTION, switch the displayto “MD” (see “Notes: Connecting aVCR”).

The timer does not function.• Set the clock correctly.

DAILY1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appearwhen you press the TIMER SELECT button.

• Set the timer correctly.• Set the clock.

The remote does not function.• There is an obstacle between the remote

and the system.• The remote is not pointing in the

direction of the system’s sensor.• The batteries have run down. Replace the

batteries.

There is acoustic feedback.• Decrease the volume level.• Move the microphone away form the

speakers or change the direction of themicrophone.

The color irregularity on a TV screenpersists.

• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it onafter 15 to 30 minutes. If the colourirregularity still persists, place thespeakers away from the TV set.

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Tuner

Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or“STEREO” flashes in the display.

•Adjust the antenna.•The signal strength is too weak. Connect

the external antenna.

A stereo FM program cannot be received instereo.

•Press STEREO/MONO so that “STEREO”appears.

If other troubles not describedabove occur, reset the system asfollows:1 Unplug the power cord.2 Plug the power cord back in.3 Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER, ENTER/

NEXT, and DISC 1 at the same time.

Tape Deck

The tape does not record.•No tape in the cassette holder.•The tab has been removed from the

cassette (see “To save a tapepermanently” on page 43).

•The tape has reeled to the end.

The tape does not record nor play or thereis a decrease in sound level.

•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 44).

•The record/playback heads aremagnetized. Demagnetize them (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page44).

The tape does not erase completely.•The record/playback heads are

magnetized. Demagnetize them (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page44).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or thesound drops out.

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.Clean them (see “Cleaning the tapeheads” on page 44).

Noise increases or the high frequencies areerased.

•The record/playback heads aremagnetized. Demagnetize them (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page44).

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SpecificationsOutputs VIDEO/MD OUT (phono

jacks): voltage 250 mVimpedance 1 kilohmsPHONES (stereo phonejack): accepts headphonesof 8 ohms or more.FRONT SPEAKER:accepts impedance of 8 to16 ohms.REAR SURROUNDSPEAKER:accepts impedance of 8ohms.CENTER SURROUNDSPEAKER:accepts impedance of 8ohms.SUPER WOOFER (exceptfor MHC-D90AV):voltage 1 V impedance1 kilohms

CD player sectionSystem Compact disc and digital

audio systemLaser Semiconductor laser

(λ=780nm)Emission duration:continuous

Laser output Max. 44.6 µW**This output is the valuemeasured at a distance of200 mm from theobjective lens surface onthe Optical Pick-up Blockwith 7 mm aperture.

Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)Wavelength 780 – 790 nmSignal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dBDynamic range More than 90 dBCD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)Wavelength 600 nmOutput Level –18 dBm

For the U.S. model

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTION:

With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from70 - 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channelminimum RMS power, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250milliwatts to rated output (FRONTSPEAKER).

Amplifier sectionContinuous RMS power output(U.S. and Canadian models)

FRONT SPEAKER:120 + 120 watts (8 ohms,at 1 kHz, 5% THD)REAR SURROUNDSPEAKER:12.5 + 12.5 watts (16ohms, at 1 kHz, 5% THD)CENTER SURROUNDSPEAKER:25 watts (8 ohms, at 1kHz, 5% THD)

(Other models)FRONT SPEAKER:100 + 100 watts (8 ohms,at 1 kHz, 10% THD)REAR SURROUNDSPEAKER:12.5 + 12.5 watts (16ohms, at 1 kHz, 10%THD)CENTER SURROUNDSPEAKER:25 watts (8 ohms, at 1kHz, 10% THD)

Peak music power output 1500 watts(except for U.S. andCanadian models)Inputs VIDEO/MD IN (phono

jacks): voltage 250 mV,impedance 47 kilohmsMIX MIC (phone jack):sensitivity 1 mV,impedance 10 kilohms

Tape player sectionRecording system 4-track 2-channel stereoFrequency response 60 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),(DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I

cassette60 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB),using Sony TYPE IIcassette

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)0.1% W.RMS (NAB)±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)

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Front speaker SS-L90V/L90VH (for other models)Speaker system 4-way, 5-unit,

bass-reflex type,magnetically shielded

Speaker unitsWoofer: 17 cm, cone typeCenter tweeter: 5 cm, cone typeSuper tweeter: 2 cm, dome typeSide tweeter: 5 cm,cone type x 2Nominal impedance 8 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 220 x 330 x 315

mmMass Approx. 5 kg net per

speaker

Rear speaker SS-SR101/SR101HSpeaker system Full range

bass-reflex typeSpeaker unitsFull-range: 8 cm dia., cone typeNominal impedance 16 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 205 x 95 x 240

mmMass Approx. 1.1 kg net per

speaker

Center speaker SS-CN101/CN101HSpeaker system Full range


Speaker unitsFull-range: 8 cm dia., cone typeNominal impedance 8 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 x 110 x 175

mmMass Approx. 1.5 kg net

GeneralPower requirementsNorth American models: 120 V AC, 60 HzMexican models: 120 V AC, 50/60 HzAustralian models: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 HzThai models: 220 V AC, 50/60 HzOther models: 110-120 V or 220-240 V

AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustablewith voltage selector

Power consumptionU.S. model: 250 wattsCanadian model: 270 VAOther models: 240 wattsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 x 330 x 366

mmMass Approx. 10.3 kgSupplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1)

Remote RM-SE2AVSony SUM-3 (NS)batteries (2)FM lead antenna (1)Speaker cords (5)Front speaker pads (8)Center speaker pads (4)

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

Tuner sectionFM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHzAntenna terminals 75 ohm unbalancedIntermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning rangeNorth American models:

530 – 1,710 kHz(with the AM tuninginterval set at 10 kHz)531 – 1,710 kHz(with the AM tuninginterval set at 9 kHz)

Latin American, Australian, Israel, and Thai models: 531 – 1,602 kHz

(with the AM tuninginterval set at 9 kHz)530 – 1,710 kHz(with the AM tuninginterval set at 10 kHz)

Other models: MW531 – 1,602 kHz(with the MW tuninginterval set at 9 kHz)530 – 1,710 kHz(with the MW tuninginterval set at 10 kHz)SW5.95 – 17.90 MHz(with the SW tuninginterval set at 5 kHz)

Intermediate frequency 450 kHzAntenna AM loop antenna

External antenna terminal

SpeakerFront speakerSS-L100V (for North American model)SS-L100VH (for Australian model)Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit,


Speaker unitsWoofer: 15 cm dia, cone typeCenter tweeter: 5 cm dia, cone typeSuper tweeter: 2 cm dia, dome typeNominal impedance 8 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 205 x 330 x 315

mmMass Approx. 4 kg net per

speaker

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IndexL, M

Loop 30

N

Normal Play 14

O

One Touch Play 15, 18, 21

P , Q

Personal file 37Playing

a CD 14a preset radio station 17tracks in random order(Shuffle Play) 24tracks in the desiredorder (Program Play)

25tracks repeatedly(Repeat Play) 23

Presetting radio stations 9Preset tuning 17Program Play 25Protecting recordings 43

R

Radio stationspresetting 9tuning in 17

Recordinga CD 16a radio program 19timer recording 41

Repeat Play 23Resetting the system 46

S

Saving recordings 43Selecting the audio emphasis

34Setting the time 9Shuffle Play 24Sleep Timer 39Sound adjustment 32Speakers 5

T, U, V

Test Tone 8Timer

falling asleep to music39

timer recording 41waking up to music 40

Troubleshooting 44Tuner 9, 17

W, X, Y, Z

Wake-up timer 40Wave 31

A

Adjustingthe audio emphasis 36the sound 32the volume 15, 18, 20

Antennas 4, 13Automatic Source Selection

15, 18, 21

B

Batteries 4

C

CD player 14, 23CD Synchro Recording 16Clock setting 9Connecting. See Hooking up

D, E

Display 7, 23, 35, 38Dolby Pro Logic Surround

5, 34

F, G

Flash 30

H, I, J

Hooking upoptional components 11the antennas 4, 13the main unit 4the power 8

K

Karaoke 38

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