Sony MHC-BX3-DX3 User Manual

3-868-163-13(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-BX3/DX3

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.

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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 ............................ 27

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 27

Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ............................................. 28

Selecting surround effect..................... 29

Adjusting the graphic equalizer......... 29

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* 31

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 33

Falling asleep to music ........................ 35

Waking up to music ............................. 36

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 37

Optional components

Connecting audio components .......... 38

Connecting a VCR ................................ 39

Connecting external antennas ............ 40

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 41

Troubleshooting ................................... 42

Specifications ........................................ 45

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

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 26

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 26

* European model only.

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.

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

1 Connect the speakers.

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

Insert only the stripped portion.

Red/Solid (3)

Black/Stripe (#)

Front speaker (Left)Front speaker (Right)

Notes

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

• The type of speakers supplied vary according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 45).

+ –

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set the AM loop antenna up, before connecting it.

Jack type A

Extend the FM lead

AM loop antenna

antenna horizontally.

3 For models with a voltage selector,

set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

230 - 240V

FM75

Jack type B

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

120V 220V

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).

FM75 COAXIAL

To connect optional components

See page 38.

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-DX3) or twice (MHC-BX3) while the system is off.

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Step 1: Hooking up the system

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(continued)

To attach the front speaker pads

Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping.

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 24-hour system is used for illustration purposes.

Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote

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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.

When carrying this system

Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit. To protect the CD mechanism, hold down CD and press ?/1 while the power is on. “LOCK” appears in the display and the power is turned off.

2,4

3,5

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press . or > repeatedly to set

the hour.

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.

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

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

?/1

(Power)

Shuttle

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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.

MHz

TUNED

STEREO

3 Press TUNER MEMORY.

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

Preset number

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 new station in the selected preset number.

TUNED

STEREO

To erase a preset station

1 Press and hold TUNER MEMORY until a

preset number appears in the display.

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. 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 ENTER, 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.

Saving the power in standby mode

(MHC-BX3 only)

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

?/1

(Power)

, Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the

DISPLAY

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.

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

— Normal Play

You can play up to three CDs in a row.

?/1

(Power)

DISC SKIP

EX-CHANGE

. >

VOLUME

PLAY

MODE

Shuttle

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a

CD 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 second and 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 disc pointer indicator is lit.

Disc pointer indicator

Track number

Playing time

HS s

hH S

l L

j J

VOL +/–

Disc presence indicator

Disc tray number

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 J or j 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

D. SKIP on the remote).

Play only the Press PLAY MODE CD you have repeatedly until “CONTINUE selected 1 DISC” or “SHUFFLE 1

DISC” appears.

Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

until “CONTINUE ALL DISCS” or “SHUFFLE 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.

• When a disc tray holding a CD is selected (or the CD in the disc tray is playing) the disc pointer indicator lights. When a disc tray holding a CD is not selected, the disc presence indicator lights, but the disc pointer indicator does not light. When all disc trays are empty, both the disc presence indicator and disc pointer indicator light.

Note

When a tray has not been read by the unit, the disc presence indicator may light even though there is no disc on the tray.

Basic Operations

Recording a CD

— CD Synchro Recording

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

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.

DISC SKIP

EX-CHANGE

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1 Press A and insert a recordable tape

into deck B.

With the side you want to record facing forward

2 Press CD.

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 HI-DUB.

Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. The indicator on REC PAUSE/START flashes.

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/START.

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. The reverse indicator of deck B lights (see page

16).

• 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.

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Listening to the radio

–– Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner'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*

Turn clockwise

(or press PRESET + on the remote) for higher

preset numbers.

Frequency

MHz

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VOLUME

TUNING +/– PRESET +/–

TUNER/BAND

VOL +/–

TUNED

* When only one station is preset, “ONE

PRESET” appears in the display.

STEREO

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 TYPE I (normal) tape.

?/1

(Power)

4,6

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.

HS s

TAPE A/B

VOL +/–

l L

j J

3 Turn the shuttle until it clicks to

tune in a preset station.

Turn counterclockwise for lower preset numbers.

Preset number

Turn clockwise for higher preset numbers.

Frequency

MHz

Playing a tape

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. You can also use ./> to quickly search for songs you want to hear (AMS* function). To select either deck A or B, press TAPE A/B repeatedly.

* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

TUNED

STEREO

4 Press REC PAUSE/START.

Deck B stands by for recording.

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/START.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x.

Tips

16).

• 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.

?/1

(Power)

. >

VOLUME

Shuttle

Basic Operations

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