Sony MHC-BX2, MHC-DX2 User Manual

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4-227-081-11(1)

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. _______________ Serial No. _______________

MHC-BX2/DX2

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose 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.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

INFORMATION

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 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – 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 is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ENERGY STAR

mark. As

ENERGY STAR

Corporation has determined that this product meets the

STAR

efficiency.

is a U.S. registered

Partner, Sony

ENERGY

guidelines for energy

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4

Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6

Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7

Saving the power in standby mode ..... 9

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 10

Recording a CD .................................... 12

Listening to the radio........................... 13

Recording from the radio .................... 14

Playing a tape........................................ 15

Recording from a tape ......................... 17

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 18

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 19

Playing the CD tracks in random order

.......................................................... 20

Programming the CD tracks ............... 21

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 23

Recording a CD by specifying track

order ................................................ 24

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 26

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 26

Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ............................................. 27

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* 28

Falling asleep to music ........................ 30

Waking up to music ............................. 31

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 32

Optional components

Connecting audio components .......... 33

Connecting external antennas ............ 34

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 36

Troubleshooting ................................... 37

Specifications ........................................ 40

Index........................................ Back cover

* European model only.

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Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the following procedure to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

1 Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords of the speakers to the SPEAKER jacks as below.

Insert only the stripped portion.

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Front speaker (Left)Front speaker (Right)

Notes

• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.

• The type of speakers supplied varies according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 40).

Red/Solid (3)

Black/Stripe (#)

–

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2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set the AM loop antenna up before connecting it.

Jack type A

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

3 For models with a voltage selector,

set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110-120V 220-240V

Jack type B

AM loop antenna

(75 )

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

(75 )

4 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends.

If the supplied adapter on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with an adapter).

To connect optional components

See page 33.

To deactivate the demonstration

When you set the time (“Step 2: Setting the time” on page 6), the demonstration is deactivated.

To activate/deactivate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY once (MHC-DX2) or twice (MHC-BX2) while the system is off.

continued

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

Inserting two size AAA (R03) batteries into the remote

Tip

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Note

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible damage from battery leakage.

Step 2: Setting the time

You must set the time before using the timer functions.

The clock uses a 24-hour system on the European model, and a 12-hour system on other models.

The 12-hour system is used for illustration purposes.

2,4

1 3,5

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The hour indication flashes.

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2 Press . or > repeatedly to set

the hour.

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

You can store a total of 30 preset stations (20 for FM and 10 for AM).

3 Press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press . or > repeatedly to set

the minute.

5 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

Tip

If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.

To change the time

The previous explanation shows how to set the time while the power is off. To change the time while the power is on, do the following:

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press . or > repeatedly to select SET

CLOCK.

3 Press ENTER. 4 Perform steps 2 through 5 above.

Note

The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

?/1

(Power)

Shuttle

continued

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Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued)

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select FM or AM.

2 Press and hold + or – (or TUNING

+/– on the remote) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.

Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear in the display.

TUNED

MONO

STEREO

ALL DISCS

VOLUME

kHz

ß

MHz

3 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number appears in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1.

4 Press ENTER.

The station is stored.

5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store

other stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press + or – (or TUNING +/– on the remote) repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually.

To set another station to an existing preset number

Start over from step 1. After step 3, turn the shuttle until it clicks to select the preset number where you want to store the other station.

You can preset a station in the selected preset number.

ALL DISCS

Preset number

VOLUME

ß

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To erase a preset station

1 Keep pressing TUNER MEMORY until a

preset number appears in the display.

Saving the power in standby mode

ALL DISCS

VOLUME

ß

2 Turn the shuttle until it clicks to select the

preset number you want to erase. Select “ALL ERASE” when you want to erase all the preset stations.

3 Press ENTER. “COMPLETE” appears in the display. When you erase a preset number, the preset number decreases by one and all preset numbers following the erased one are renumbered.

To change the AM tuning interval

(Except for the European and Middle Eastern models)

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To switch the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the power. While holding down TUNER/BAND, turn the power back on. When you change the interval, AM preset stations are erased. To switch back to the original interval, repeat the same procedure.

Tip

The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or a power failure occurs.

(MHC-BX2 only)

You can lower the power consumption to a minimum (Power Saving Mode) and save energy in the standby mode.

?/1

(Power)

DISPLAY

, Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the

power is off. Every time you press the button, the system switches as follows:

t Demonstration t Clock

Power Saving Mode T

The system is turned on/off by pressing ?/1.

Tips

• ?/1 indicator and timer indicator (when the timer is set) light even in the Power Saving Mode.

• The timer functions in the Power Saving Mode.

Note

You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode.

To cancel the Power Saving Mode

Press DISPLAY once to show the demonstration, twice to show the clock display.

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Basic Operations

Playing a CD

— Normal Play

You can play up to three CDs in a row.

DISC SKIP

EX-CHANGE

?/1

(Power)

. >

VOLUME

PLAY

MODE

Shuttle

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place

up to two CDs on the disc tray.

If a disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized.

Place with the label side up. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the tray.

To insert a third disc, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.

2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.

The disc tray closes and playback starts. If you press hH when CD is selected

as the function and the disc tray is closed, playback starts from the CD loaded on the tray whose number is displayed.

Disc tray number Playing time

SYNC

ALL1 DISCSPROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT1

Track number

VOLUME

STEP

ß

DISC SKIP

X x

. > m M

VOL +/–

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To Do this

Stop playback Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume

playback.

Select a track During play or pause, press

> (to go forward) or . (to go back).

Find a point in Turn the shuttle clockwise a track (to go forward) or

counterclockwise (to go back) until it clicks and hold (or press and hold down M or m on the remote). Release it when you find the desired point.

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

DISC SKIP on the remote).

Play only the Press PLAY MODE CD you have repeatedly until “1 DISC” selected appears.

Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

until “ALL DISCS” appears. Remove the CD Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. Exchange other Press DISC SKIP

CDs while EX-CHANGE. playing

Adjust the Turn VOLUME (or press VOL volume +/– on the remote).

Tips

• You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing one of the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection).

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

Basic Operations

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Recording a CD

— CD Synchro Recording

The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use a TYPE I (normal) tape.

?/1

(Power)

DISC SKIP

EX-CHANGE

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a

CD.

Then press Z OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray.

When the CD you want to record is not selected, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE repeatedly to select the CD you want.

Place with the label side up.

When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the tray.

4 Press CD SYNC.

Deck B stands by to record in the direction of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record on the reverse side). The CD player stands by for playback.

5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

select g to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

1 Press A and insert a recordable tape

into deck B.

With the side you want to record facing forward

2 Press CD.

6 Press REC PAUSE.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x.

Tips

• If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B after step 1. Press hH to start playback of the reverse side, then press x where you want to start recording.

• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• You can use synchro record only when recording a CD.

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

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Listening to the radio

–– Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 7).

?/1

(Power)

+/–

STEREO/

MONO

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select FM or AM.

2 Turn the shuttle until it clicks (or

press PRESET +/– on the remote) to tune in the desired preset station.

Turn counterclockwise (or press PRESET – on the remote) for lower preset numbers.

Preset number* Frequency

Turn clockwise

(or press PRESET + on the remote)

for higher preset numbers.



VOLUME

TUNER/BAND

TUNING +/– PRESET +/–

VOL +/–

ALL DISCS

VOLUME

kHz

ß

MHz

* When only one station is preset, “ONE

PRESET” appears in the display.

continued

Basic Operations

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Listening to the radio (continued)

Recording from the

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press ?/1. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

VOL +/– on the remote).

To listen to non-preset radio stations

Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press + or – (or TUNING +/– on the remote) repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold + or – (or TUNING +/– on the remote).

Tips

• You can switch from another source to the radio just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Selection).

• When an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO so that “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect.

• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas.

radio

You can record the radio program on a tape by calling up a preset station. You can use a TYPE I (normal) tape.

?/1

(Power)

+/–

1 Press A and insert a recordable tape

into deck B.

With the side you want to record facing forward

2 Press TUNER/BAND to select the

band you want.

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3 Turn the shuttle until it clicks to

tune in a preset station.

Turn counterclockwise for lower preset numbers.

Preset number

ALL DISCS

Turn clockwise

for higher preset numbers.

Frequency

VOLUME

kHz

ß

MHz

4 Press REC.

Deck B stands by to record in the direction of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record on the reverse side).

5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

select G to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

6 Press REC PAUSE.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x.

Tips

• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• To record non-preset stations, use + and – in step 3 to tune in the desired station manually.

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

Playing a tape

You can use a TYPE I (normal) tape. You can also use ./> to quickly search for songs you want to hear. To select either deck A or B, press TAPE A/B repeatedly. However, you can play the reverse side of deck B only. (For deck A, you can play the forward side only.)

?/1

(Power)

. >

VOLUME

x . > m M

TAPE A/B

Shuttle

Basic Operations

VOL +/–

continued

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Playing a tape (continued)

1 Press TAPE A/B.

To select deck A or B, press TAPE A/B repeatedly.

2 Press A and insert a recorded tape

in deck A or B.

With the side you want to play facing forward

3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

select g to play one side. Select j* to play both sides.

To play both decks in succession, select RELAY (Relay Play)**.

4 Press hH.

For deck B, press hH again to play the reverse side. The tape starts playing.

* Deck B only. The deck stops automatically after

repeating sequence five times.

**In Relay Play, deck A plays the forward side only.

After the playback of deck A, deck B repeats the sequence five times.

To Do this

Stop playback Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to

Fast-forward

Rewind

Remove the cassette Press A. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

resume playback. Turn the shuttle clockwise until

it clicks while playing the front side or counterclockwise until it clicks while playing the reverse side (or press M or

on the remote).

Turn the shuttle counterclockwise until it clicks while playing the front side or clockwise until it clicks while playing the reverse side (or press m or

on the remote).

VOL +/– on the remote).

Searching for the beginning of a track (AMS*)

To go forward

Press > during playback when the right indicator on hH lights. “TAPE A (or TAPE B) >>> +1” appears.

Press .** during playback when the left indicator on hH lights. “TAPE B <<< +1” appears.

To go back

Press . during playback when the right indicator on hH lights. “TAPE A (or TAPE B) <<< –1” appears.

Press >** during playback when the left indicator on hH lights. “TAPE B >>> –1” appears.

* Automatic Music Sensor **Deck B only

Note

The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: – When the unrecorded space between songs is less

than 4 seconds long.

– If completely different information is recorded on

the left and right channels.

– When there are continuous sections of extremely

low level or low frequency sound (like those of a baritone sax).

– When the unit is placed near a television. (In this

case, we recommend moving the unit farther away from the television or turning off the television.)

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Recording from a tape

You can use a TYPE I (normal) tape.

?/1

(Power)

132

4 Press REC PAUSE.

Recording starts.

5 Press hH.

To stop recording

Press x.

Tip

If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B after step 2. Press hH to start playback of the reverse side, then press x where you want to start recording.

Basic Operations

1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select

deck A.

2 Press A and insert a recorded tape

in deck A and a recordable tape in deck B.

With the side you want to play/record facing forward

3 Press REC.

Deck B stands by to record in the direction of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record on the reverse side).

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The CD Player

Using the CD display

You can check the remaining time of the current track or the entire CD.

?/1

(Power)

DISPLAY

, Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press the button during normal playback or when the playback is stopped, the display changes as follows:

During normal playback

Playing time of the current track

Remaining time of the current track*

Disc number of the current track and “PLAY”

Clock display (for ten seconds)

Effect status

When playback is stopped

During Program Play mode when there is a program

The last track number of the program and the total playing time

The last track number of the program and the total number of programmed tracks

Clock display (for ten seconds)

Effect status

In other conditions

The current disc number

Clock display (for ten seconds)

Effect status

* If the CD contains 21 tracks or more, “--.--” will

appear in the display for each track after the 21st.

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Playing the CD tracks repeatedly

–– Repeat Play

This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, and Program Play.

?/1

(Power)

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.

REPEAT

, Press REPEAT during playback

until “REPEAT” appears in the display.

Repeat Play starts. Do the following procedure to change the repeat mode.

To repeat Press

All the tracks on PLAY MODE repeatedly the current CD until “1 DISC” appears up to five times in the display.

All the tracks on PLAY MODE repeatedly all CDs up to five until “ALL DISCS”

times* Only one track*2REPEAT repeatedly until

*1You cannot use this function during Shuffle Play.

The track is repeated until x is pressed to stop playback.

appears in the display.

“REPEAT 1” appears in the display while playing the track you want to repeat.

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Playing the CD tracks in random order

–– Shuffle Play

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

?/1

(Power)

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears from the display. The tracks continue playing in their original order.

To select a desired CD

Press DISC 1~3.

Tips

• You can start Shuffle Play during Normal Play by

pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “SHUFFLE”.

• To skip a track, press >.

DISC 1~3

1 Press CD, then place a CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“1 DISC SHUFFLE” or “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” appears in the display.

“ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” shuffles all the CDs in the player. “1 DISC SHUFFLE” shuffles tracks on the CD whose disc number is lit.

3 Press hH.

All the tracks play in random order.

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Programming the CD

1 Press CD, then place a CD.

tracks

–– Program Play

You can make a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played.

?/1

(Power)

457

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“PROGRAM” appears in the display.

3 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to

select a CD.

4 Press . or > until the desired

track appears in the display.

Disc number

SYNC

ALL1 DISCSPROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT1

Total playing time (including selected track)

Track number

STEP

VOLUME

ß

5 Press ENTER.

The track is programmed. The program step number appears, followed by the total playing time.

6 To program additional tracks,

repeat steps 3 to 5. Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same disc.

nN x

. >

CLEAR CHECK

7 Press hH.

All the tracks play in the order you selected.

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Programming the CD tracks (continued)

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display.

To Press

Check the CHECK on the remote program repeatedly. After the last

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

Clear a specific CHECK on the remote track repeatedly until the

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

Clear the entire x once in stop mode or program twice during playback.

Tips

• The program you made remains in the system’s memory even after it has been played back. Press CD, then press hH to play the same program again.

• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means:

– you have programmed a track number

which exceeds 20.

– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.

track, “CHECK END” appears.

number of the track to be erased appears, then press CLEAR.

2 Select the track by

pressing ./>.

3 Press ENTER.

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The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually

You can record from CD, tape, or radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the tape.

?/1

(Power)

./>

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

select g to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

5 Press REC PAUSE.

Recording starts.

6 Press hH to start playing the

source to be recorded.

To Press

Stop recording x. Pause recording REC PAUSE.

Tips

• When recording from a CD, you can use . or > to select tracks during rec pause mode (after pressing REC in step 3 and before pressing REC PAUSE in step 5).

1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press the function button of the

source you want to record (e.g., CD).

When you want to record from TAPE A, press TAPE A/B repeatedly until TAPE A is selected.

3 Press REC.

Deck B stands by to record in the direction of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record on the reverse side).

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Recording a CD by specifying track order

— Program Edit

1 Place a CD and insert a recordable

tape into deck B.

2 Press CD.

You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape.

?/1

(Power)

3,9

3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“PROGRAM” appears in the display.

4 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to

select a CD.

5 Press . or > until the desired

track appears in the display.

Disc number

ALL1 DISCSPROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT1

Total playing time (including selected track)

SYNC

Track number

STEP

VOLUME

ß

6 Press ENTER.

The track is programmed. The program step number appears, followed by the total playing time.

7 To program additional tracks,

repeat steps 4 to 6.

Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same disc.

CHECK

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8 Press CD SYNC.

Deck B stands by to record in the direction of the indication on hH (the right indication lights to record on the forward side and the left indicator lights to record on the reverse side). The CD player stands by for playback.

9 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

select g to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

10 Press REC PAUSE.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x.

To check the order

Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After the last track, “CHECK END” appears.

To cancel Program Edit

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display.

Selecting tape length automatically

—Tape Select Edit

You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD. Note that you cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks.

1 Place a CD. 2 Press CD. 3 Press EDIT once, so that “EDIT”

flashes.

The required tape length for the currently selected CD appears, followed by the total playing time for side A and side B respectively.

Note

You cannot use this function after programming. In order to use this function, you must first cancel the program by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display.

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Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

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

?/1

(Power)

GROOVEPHONES

For a powerful sound (GROOVE)

Press GROOVE. The GROOVE button lights. The volume switches to power mode, DBFB* is automatically activated (“ ” appears), and the equalizer curve changes. To cancel, press GROOVE again. DBFB is cancelled (“ ” disappears) and the volume returns to the previous level.

* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback

To listen through the headphones

Connect the headphones to PHONES jack. No sound will come from the speakers.

Selecting the audio emphasis

The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristic according to the type of music you are listening to.

?/1

(Power)

FILE SELECT

, Press FILE SELECT repeatedly until

the effect you desire (ROCK, POP, or GAME) appears in the display.

To cancel the effect

Press FILE SELECT repeatedly until “FLAT” appears in the display.

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Changing the spectrum analyzer display

You can enjoy changing the display while listening to the music.

?/1

(Power)

SPECTRUM

, Press SPECTRUM.

Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

PATTERN 1 (Image pattern)

PATTERN 2 (Normal pattern)

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Other Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(European model only) What is the Radio Data System?

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name display and location of stations by program type. RDS is available only on FM stations.*

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

To check the RDS information

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows:

t Station name*

Frequency

Program type*

Clock display

Effect status

* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station

name and program type may not appear in the display.

Locating a station by program type (PTY)

You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The unit tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset memory.

, Simply select a station from the FM

band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.

?/1

(Power)

3,5

2,4

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1 Press PTY while listening to the

radio.

2 Turn the shuttle until it clicks to

select the program type you want. See the “List of program types” section below.

3 Press ENTER.

The unit starts searching the preset RDS stations (“SEARCH” and the selected program type are shown alternately in the display).

When the tuner receives a program, the preset station number flashes.

4 Turn the shuttle until it clicks to

display the preset station number you desire.

5 Press ENTER while the preset

station number is flashing.

To cancel PTY search

Press PTY again.

List of program types (PTY)

NEWS

News programs.

AFFAIRS

Topical programs that expand on current news.

INFO

Programs about consumer affairs, medical advice.

SPORT

Sports programs.

EDUCATE

Educational programs, such as “how-to” programs and advice.

DRAMA

Radio plays and serials.

CULTURE

Programs about national or regional culture, language, and social concerns.

SCIENCE

Programs about the natural sciences.

VARIED

Programs containing celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy.

POP M

Popular music programs.

ROCK M

Rock music programs.

EASY M

Easy listening (middle of the road music).

LIGHT M

Classical music, such as instrumental, vocal, and choral works.

CLASSICS

Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

OTHER M

Music, such as rhythm and blues and reggae.

WEATHER

Weather information.

FINANCE

Stock market reports and trading, etc.

CHILDREN

Programs for young.

SOCIAL

Programs about people and the things that affect them.

RELIGION

Programs of religious contents.

PHONE IN

Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum.

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)

Falling asleep to

TRAVEL

Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located TP/TA.

LEISURE

Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

JAZZ

Jazz programs.

COUNTRY

Country music programs.

NATION M

Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region.

OLDIES

Programs featuring oldies music.

FOLK M

Folk Music Programs.

DOCUMENT

Investigative features.

TEST

Test signal for emergency broadcasts.

ALARM

Emergency broadcasts.

NONE

Any programming not defined above.

Note

”NO PTY” appears when the program type you select is not currently being broadcast.

music

— Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall sleep to music. You can preset the time to be turned off in 10 minute increments.

SLEEP

, Press SLEEP.

Every time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes as follows:

AUTO t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN t … t 10MIN t SLEEP OFF t

…

AUTO

When you choose “AUTO”

The power turns off when the current CD or tape finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes).

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the time to turn off

Press SLEEP repeatedly until the time you want appears.

To cancel the Sleep Timer function

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.

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Waking up to music

— Daily Timer

You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time” on page 6).

4 Press . or > repeatedly to

select “DAILY 1 (or 2)”, then press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication flashes in the display.

1 2 RECSLEEP

ALL DISCS

VOLUME

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4,5,7

CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT

4,5,8 2

1 Prepare the music source you want

to play.

• CD: Place a CD. To start from a specific track, make a program (see “Programming the CD tracks” on page 21).

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

• Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see “Listening to the radio” on page 13).

5 Set the time to start playback.

Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication starts flashing.

1 2 RECSLEEP

ALL DISCS

Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER.

The hour indication flashes again.

VOLUME

6 Set the time to stop playback

following the above procedure.

7 Press . or > repeatedly until

the music source you want appears.

The indication changes as follows:

t TUNER y CD PLAY T

t TAPE PLAY T

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2 Adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.

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Waking up to music (continued)

Timer-recording radio

8 Press ENTER.

The type of timer (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), followed by the start time, stop time, and the music source, appear, then the original display appears.

9 Turn off the power.

To check the setting

Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press . or > repeatedly to select the respective mode (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), then press ENTER.

To change the setting, start over from step 1.

To cancel the timer operation

Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press . or > repeatedly to select “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER.

Tip

The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.

Notes

• You cannot activate DAILY 1 and DAILY 2 Timer at the same time.

• You cannot set the timer if the starting time and stopping time are the same.

• When you use the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off.

• You cannot activate Daily Timer and Timerrecording at the same time.

programs

You can record a preset radio station from a specified time.

To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 7) and set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time” on page 6) beforehand.

3,4,5

CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to the radio” on page 13).

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.

3 Press . or > repeatedly to

select “REC”, then press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication flashes in the display.

12REC SLEEP

3,4,5

ALL DISCS

VOLUME

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Optional components

4 Set the time to start recording.

Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication starts flashing.

12REC SLEEP

ALL DISCS

Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER.

The hour indication flashes again.

VOLUME

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5 Set the time to stop recording

following the above procedure.

The start time, followed by the stop time, the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”) appear, then the original display appears.

6 Insert a recordable tape. 7 Turn off the power.

When the recording starts, the volume level is set to the minimum.

To check the setting

Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press . or > repeatedly to select “REC”, then press ENTER.

To change the setting, start over from step 1.

To cancel the timer operation

Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press . or > repeatedly to select “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER.

Notes

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

• You cannot set the timer if the starting time and stopping time are the same.

• When you use the Sleep Timer, Timer-recording will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off.

• You cannot activate Timer-recording and Daily Timer at the same time.

Connecting audio components

Select one of the following connections, depending on the component to be connected and method of connecting. Refer to the instructions of each component.

Connecting an MD deck for digital recording

You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optional optical cable.

To the digital input jack of the MD deck

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Connecting audio components (continued)

Connecting external

Connecting an MD deck for listening to music

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press MD.

To the audio output of the MD deck

antennas

Connect an external antenna to improve the reception. Refer to the instructions of each component.

FM antenna

Connect an optional FM external antenna. You can also use a TV antenna.

Jack type A

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Jack type B

IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)

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AM antenna

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

Jack type A

Insulated wire (not supplied)

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Jack type B

Insulated wire (not supplied)

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Additional Information

Precautions

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the 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 the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the stereo system and have the component checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

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

On placement

• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo system.

• 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 damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

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

Notes 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-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution.

To save a tape permanently

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated.

Tab of side B

If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Tab of side A

Side A

Break off the cassette tab of side A

If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Before placing a cassette in the tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90 minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding (etc.) frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean 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 start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following check list.

First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

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

•Press DISPLAY once (MHC-DX2) or twice (MHC-BX2) when the power is turned off. The demonstration disappears.

The demonstration mode appears automatically the first time you plug in the power cord or if there is a power outage lasting longer than half a day.

The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled.

•The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs longer than half a day. Redo the following:

— “Step 2: Setting the time” on page 6 — “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on

page 7

If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up to music” on page 31 and “Timer-recording radio programs” on page 32.

There is no sound.

•Turn 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 speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections.

•There is no audio output during timer recording.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Speakers

There is severe hum or noise.

•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.

“0:00” (or “12:00 AM”) flashes in the display.

•A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again.

The timer does not function.

•Set the clock correctly.

DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press the CLOCK/TIMER SET 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 from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.

Sound lacks bass.

•Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are connected correctly.

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 system turned on for about an hour until the moisture 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. Turn the shuttle counterclockwise until it clicks and hold.

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Tape Deck

Tuner

The tape does not record.

•There is no tape in the cassette holder.

•The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “To save a tape permanently” on page 36).

•The tape has reeled to the end.

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

•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 37).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page

37).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page

37).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 37).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page

37).

After pressing hH or A, there is a mechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in the display, and the unit enters standby mode automatically.

• The cassette tape was not inserted correctly. Eject the tape and turn the power back on.

There is 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 in stereo.

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

If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows:

1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in. 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the power. 4 Press x, DISC 1 and PLAY MODE at the

same time.

The system is reset to the factory settings. All the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You should set them again.

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Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (U.S.A. model only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:

with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 60 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier section

Canadian model: MHC-BX2:

Continuous RMS power output

European model: MHC-BX2:

DIN power output (Rated)

Continuous RMS power output (Reference)

Music power output (Reference)

Other models: MHC-DX2:

The following measured at AC 110, 220 V 60 Hz: DIN power output (Rated)

Continuous RMS power output (Reference)

The following measured at AC 120, 240 V 60 Hz: DIN power output (Rated)

Continuous RMS power output (Reference)

50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

40 + 40 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

45 + 45 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Inputs MD IN: voltage 450 mV, (phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms

Outputs PHONES: accepts headphones of (stereo mini jack) 8 ohms or more SPEAKER: MHC-BX2: accepts impedance of 6 to

MHC-DX2: accepts impedance of 6 to

16 ohms

CD player section

System Compact disc and digital

Laser Semiconductor laser

Laser output Max. 44.6

Wavelength 780 – 790 nm Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 660 nm Output Level –18 dBm

audio system (λ=780nm)

Emission duration: continuous

*This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.

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Tape player section

Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)

using Sony TYPE I cassette

0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range Pan-American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz

European and Middle Eastern models:

Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz

Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

(with the interval set at 10 kHz) 531 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)

531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)

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

Speaker

North American model: SS-BX2 for MHC-BX2:

Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 14 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx.

Mass Approx. 3.4 kg net per

European model: SS-BX2 for MHC-BX2:

Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 14 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx.

Mass Approx. 3.6 kg net per

Other models: SS-DX2/SS-DX2B for MHC-DX2:

Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 14 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx.

Mass Approx. 3.6 kg net per

220 x 325 x 230 mm

speaker

220 x 325 x 252 mm

speaker

220 x 325 x 252 mm

speaker

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Specifications (continued)

General

Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian model: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V

Power consumption U.S.A. model: MHC-BX2: 110 watts Canadian model: MHC-BX2: 120 watts European model: MHC-BX2: 105 watts Other model: MHC-DX2: 120 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) MHC-BX2/DX2:

Mass U.S.A. model: MHC-BX2: Approx. 8.1 kg Canadian model: MHC-BX2: Approx. 8.1 kg European model: MHC-BX2: Approx. 8.2 kg Other model: MHC-DX2: Approx. 8.3 kg

Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1)

AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector

Approx. 280 x 325 x 418 mm

FM lead antenna (1) Remote Commander (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

Adjusting

the sound 26 the volume 11, 14, 16

Antennas 5, 34

Batteries 6

CD player 10-12, 18-22 CD Synchro Recording 12 Clock setting 6 Connecting 4-6, 33-35

Daily timer 31 Display 18

E, F, G

Edit 24, 25

H, I, J, K, L, M

Hooking up

optional components 33-35

the antennas 5, 34 the power 5 the system 4

N, O

Normal Play 10

P, Q

Playing

a CD 10 a preset station 13 a tape 15

tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 20 tracks in the desired

order (Program Play) 21 tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play) 19 Presetting radio stations 7 Preset tuning 13 Program Edit 24 Program Play 21 Protecting recordings 36 PTY 28

Radio Data System 28 Radio stations

presetting 7

tuning in 13 Recording

a CD 12

a radio program 14

timer-recording 32 Repeat Play 19 Resetting the system 39

Saving recordings 36 Selecting the audio emphasis

26 Setting the time 6 Shuffle Play 20 Sleep Timer 30 Sound adjustment 26 Speakers 4 Station name 28

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Tape Select Edit 25 Timer

falling asleep to music

timer-recording 32

waking up to music 31 Troubleshooting 37-39 Tuner 7, 13, 28-30 Tuning interval 9

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