Sony MHC-BX7, MHC-BX9, MHC-DX5, MHC-DX7, MHC-DX9 Operating Instruction

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4-226-481-12 (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-BX9/DX9 MHC-BX7/DX7 MHC-BX5/DX5

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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.

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Btype noise reduction system*. (MHC-BX9/DX9 only). * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

For MHC-BX9/BX7/BX5

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.

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN NORTH AMERICA

ENERGY STAR

mark. As an

ENERGY STAR

Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR

energy efficiency.

is a U.S. registered

partner,

guidelines for

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for MHC-BX9/DX9/BX7/DX7/BX5 and DX5. MHC-BX9 is the model used for illustration purposes only. The location of some buttons on MHC-DX9/BX7/DX7/BX5/DX5 is different, but the name of the buttons is the same.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 7

Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 8

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 ............. 28

Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ............................................. 29

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

Adjusting the graphic equalizer......... 30

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)* .............................................. 31

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

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

Waking up to music ............................. 35

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

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Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Do the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

Surround speaker* (Right) Surround speaker* (Left)

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Front speaker

(Right)

* MHC-BX7/DX7 only.

Connect the speakers.

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

Insert only the stripped portion.

Black/Stripe (#)Red/Solid (3)

+ –

Connect the surround speaker

(MHC-BX7/DX7 only).

Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKER jacks.

Front speaker

(Left)

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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 45).

Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Jack type A

Extend the FM lead

AM loop antenna

antenna horizontally.

FM75

COAXIAL

For models with a voltage selector,

set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

230 - 240V

120V 220V

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 adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for model equipped with an adaptor).

Jack type B

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

FM75

COAXIAL

To connect optional components

See page 38.

To deactivate the demonstration

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

To activate/deactivate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY once (MHC-DX9/ DX7/DX5) or twice (MHC-BX9/BX7/BX5) while the system is off.

continued

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (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.

Positioning the speakers (MHC-BX7/DX7 only)

Before you connect them, determine the best location for your speakers.

1 Place the front speakers at an angle

of 45 degrees from your listening position.

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Inserting two size AA (R6) 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 avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

When carrying this system

Do the following to protect the CD mechanism.

1 Make sure that all discs are removed from

the unit.

2 Hold down CD and then press ?/1 so that

“LOCK” appears in the display.

3 Unplug the AC power cord.

Surround speaker (L)

45º

2 Place the surround speakers facing

each other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening position.

Surround speaker

60 to 90 cm

Surround speaker (R)

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Step 2: Setting the time

You must set the time before using the timer functions.

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

The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purposes.

3 Press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press . or > repeatedly to set

the minute.

œ P p

2,4

(P p

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The hour indication flashes.

3,5

5 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

Tip

If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.

To change the time

The previous explanation shows you 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.

2 Press . or > repeatedly to set

the hour.

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Step 3: Presetting radio stations

You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM.

?/1

(Power)

2 Press and hold + or – (or TUNING

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

Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.

MHz

SHUTTLE

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

Every time you press this button, the band changes as follows: FM y AM

TUNED

3 Press TUNER MEMORY.

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

Preset number

TUNED

4 Press ENTER.

“COMPLETE” appears in the display. The station is stored.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other

stations.

STEREO

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To tune in a station with a weak signal

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

To set another station to the existing preset number

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

You can add a new preset number after the last preset number.

To erase the preset station

1 Hold down TUNER MEMORY until a

preset number appears in the display.

2 Turn 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 set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the power. While holding down the ENTER button, turn the power back on. When you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Tip

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

Saving the power in standby mode

(For European and North American models only)

You can lower the power consumption to minimum (Power Saving Mode) and save energy in 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 up even in the Power Saving Mode.

• The timer works 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 a

CD on the disc tray.

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

With the label side up. When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.

2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.

The disc tray closes and play starts. If you press nN when CD is selected

as the function and the disc tray is closed, play starts from the CD loaded on the tray whose disc pointer indicator is lit.

Disc pointer indicator Track number Playing time

hH S s

HS s

nN 

X x

VOL +/–

Disc presence indicator

Disc tray number

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To Do this

Stop play Press x. Pause Press X.

Press again to resume play.

Select a track During play or pause, press

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

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

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

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 EX-CHANGE. CDs while playing

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

Tips

• You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing 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 detected by the unit, the disc pointer indicator may light even though there is no disc on the tray.

Basic Operations

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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.

DOLBY NR

?/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.

With the label side up. When you play a CD single, 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 REC PAUSE/START button 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.

1 Press Z and insert a recordable tape

into deck B.

With the side you want to record facing forward

2 Press CD.

To stop recording

Press x.

Tips

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

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing CD SYNC HI-DUB (MHC-BX9/DX9 only).

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

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Listening to the radio

–– Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”).

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

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

FM y AM

?/1

(Power)

hH S s

HS s

VOLUME+/–

TUNING +/–

PRESET +/–

TUNER BAND

STEREO/

MONO

2 Turn SHUTTLE until it clicks (or

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

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

Preset number* Frequency

TUNED

* When only one station is preset, “ONE

PRESET” appears in the display.

To Do this

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

VOL +/– on the remote).

Turn clockwise

(or press PRESET + on the remote) for higher preset

numbers.

continued

MHz

STEREO

Basic Operations

VOL +/–

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Listening to the radio (continued)

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

• 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, reorient the supplied antennas.

Recording from the 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)

DOLBY NR

1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the

band you want.

2 Turn SHUTTLE until it clicks (or

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

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

Preset number

TUNED

Turn clockwise

(or press PRESET + on the remote) for higher preset

numbers.

Frequency

MHz

STEREO

34,6

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3 Press Z and insert a recordable tape

hH S s

HS s

VOL +/–

DOLBY NR

into deck B.

With the side you want to record facing forward

Playing a tape

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

* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

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

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

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 4 (MHC-BX9/DX9 only).

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

?/1

(Power)

Basic Operations

continued

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Playing a tape (continued)

1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select

deck A or B.

2 Press Z 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 nN.

Press nN again to play the reverse side. The tape starts playing.

Reverse indicator

* Relay Play always follows the following sequence:

t Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side)

Deck B (reverse side) T Deck B (front side) T

Forward indicator

Tape presence indicator

To Do this

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

Fast-forward

Rewind

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

resume play. Turn SHUTTLE clockwise until

it clicks (or press M on the remote) while playing the front side or counterclockwise until it clicks (or press m on the remote) while playing the reverse side.

Turn SHUTTLE counterclockwise until it clicks (or press m on the remote) while playing the front side or clockwise until it clicks (or press M on the remote) while playing the reverse side.

VOL +/– on the remote).

Tips

• The deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times.

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears (MHC-BX9/DX9 only).

• When no tapes are inserted, all indicators light. When a tape (tapes) is (are) inserted, corresponding presence and forward/reverse indicators light.

Searching for the beginning of a track (AMS*)

During playback, press . or > repeatedly for the number of songs you want to skip forward (or backward).

The search direction, + (forward) or – (back), and number of songs being skipped (1~9) appear in the display.

Example: searching forward 2 songs

* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

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

— High-speed Dubbing

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.

?/1

(Power)

DOLBY NR

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/START.

Dubbing starts.

To stop dubbing

Press x.

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 j when the tapes you use have different lengths, the tape in each deck reverses independently. If you select RELAY, the tapes in both decks reverse together.

• You don’t have to set DOLBY NR, since the tape in deck B is automatically recorded in the same state as the tape in deck A (MHC-BX9/DX9 only).

Basic Operations

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1 Press TAPE A/B. 2 Press Z 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 CD SYNC HI-DUB.

Deck B stands by for recording.

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The CD Player

Using the CD display

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

When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information stored on the disc, such as the titles or artist names. When the unit detects CD TEXT discs, the “CD-TEXT” indication appears in the display.

?/1

(Power)

DISPLAY

, Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press the button during normal playback or in the stop mode, the display changes as follows:

During normal playback

t Playing time on the current track

Remaining time on the current track

Remaining time on current CD (1 DISC mode) or “--.-- ” display (ALL DISCS mode)

Title name of the current track*

Clock display (for eight seconds)

Effect status

In the stop mode

In the program mode and when there is a program

t The last track number of the program and

the total playing time

Total number of programmed track (for eight seconds)

Title name and the artist name of the CD*

Clock display (for eight seconds)

Effect status

In other conditions

t Total number of tracks and total playing

time

Title name and the artist name of the CD*

Clock display (for eight seconds)

Effect status

* With CD TEXT discs only (certain

characters cannot be displayed). Depending on the disc, some CD TEXT information may not appear.

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Playing the CD tracks

1 Press CD, then place a CD.

repeatedly

–– Repeat Play

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

?/1

(Power)

2 Press REPEAT during playback

until “REPEAT” appears in the display.

“REPEAT ALL” scrolls in the display and 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 up until “CONTINUE 1 DISC” to 5 times or “SHUFFLE 1 DISC”

appears in the display.

All the tracks on PLAY MODE repeatedly all CDs up to until “CONTINUE ALL 5 times DISCS” appears in the

display.

Only one track REPEAT repeatedly until

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

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT until “REPEAT OFF” scrolls and “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.

Notes

• REPEAT (ALL) mode is canceled if you press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE ALL DISCS” appears.

• During Program Play, the program is also repeated up to 5 times.

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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)

DISC 1~3

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” or “PGM” 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 >.

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

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

“ALL DISCS” shuffles all the CDs in the player. “1 DISC” shuffles the CD whose DISC indicator is lit green.

3 Press nN.

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)

157

hH S s

HS s

CD CHECK

CLEAR

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“PROGRAM” scrolls and “PGM” appears in the display.

3 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to

select a CD.

To program all the tracks on a CD at once, proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears on the display.

4 Press . or > repeatedly until

the track you want appears in the display.

PGM

Disc tray number

Total playing time (including selected track)

Track number

5 Press ENTER.

The track(s) is (are) 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.

7 Press nN.

All the tracks play in the order you selected.

continued

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Programming the CD tracks (continued)

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” 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 in stop mode repeatedly until the

Add a track to the 1 Select the disc tray with a program in stop DISC 1~3 button. mode 2 Select the track by

Clear the entire x once in stop mode or program twice while playing.

Tips

• The program you made remains in the CD player even after it has been played back. Press nN 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 lights up, then press CLEAR.

pressing . or >.

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)

3,5

DOLBY NR

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/START.

Recording starts.

6 Press nN to start playing the

source to be recorded.

To Press

Stop recording x. Pause recording REC PAUSE/START.

Tips

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 3 (MHC-BX9/DX9 only).

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

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

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

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

3 Press REC PAUSE/START.

Deck B stands by for recording. The REC PAUSE/START button flashes.

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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.

DOLBY NR

?/1

(Power)

EDIT

510 12

3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“PROGRAM” scrolls and “PGM” appears in the display.

4 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to

select a CD.

To program all the tracks on a CD at once, proceed to step 6 while “AL” appears in the display.

5 Press . or > until the track

you want appears in the display.

Disc tray number

PGM

Total playing time (including selected track)

Track number

6 Press ENTER.

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

hH S s

HS s

CHECK

7 To program additional tracks to be

recorded on side A, repeat steps 4 to

Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same disc.

8 Press X to insert a pause at the end

of side A.

“P” appears in the display and the total playing time resets to “0.00” in the display.

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9 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks from

the same disc or steps 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to program the remaining tracks to be recorded on side B.

10 Press CD SYNC HI-DUB.

Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. REC PAUSE/START button blinks.

Selecting tape length automatically

—Tape Select Edit

You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD. Do the following steps before recording.

1 Place a CD.

11 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

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

12 Press REC PAUSE/START.

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 “PGM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display.

Tip

When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing CD SYNC HI DUB (MHC-BX9/DX9 only).

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 Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks.

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DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD

— Loop

With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings.

b/B

LOOP*

hH S s

HS s

MENU +/–

Flashing part of a CD

— Flash

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

hH S s

HS s

MENU +/–

FLASH

, Press and hold FLASH during

playback at the point you want to start the Flash function, and release to resume normal play.

LOOP

, Press and hold LOOP during

playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal play.

To adjust the loop length

Press MENU +/– while holding LOOP on the remote (or press b/B while holding LOOP*) to select different LOOP lengths (LOOP 1~20).

* For European and North American models only.

To adjust the flash length

Press MENU +/– while holding FLASH to select different flash lengths (FLASH 1~20).

To use LOOP and FLASH together

Press and hold both LOOP and FLASH at the same time.

Notes

• The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted during this operation. Adjust the loop and flash lengths independently beforehand if necessary.

• To record the loop or flash effect, use the tape deck on this unit.

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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)

GROOVE

Note

The V-GROOVE function will be automatically cancelled, when you select GROOVE.

To listen through the headphones

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

V-GROOVE

PHONES

To reinforce lower bass sound (V-GROOVE)

Press V-GROOVE. “V-GROOVE ON” appears in the display.

The lower bass frequency of the music you are listening to is powerfully reinforced, the equalizer curves changes, loudness increased and the “V-GROOVE” button lights up.

Press V-GROOVE again to return to the previous level.

For a powerful sound (GROOVE)

Press GROOVE. “GROOVE ON” appears in the display.

The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and the “GROOVE” indicator lights up.

Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume.

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Selecting the audio emphasis

The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound you are listening to.

Selecting the effect from music menu

?/1

(Power)

b/B

Function

indicator

, Press b/B (or MENU +/– on the

remote) to select the preset you want.

The preset name appears in the display. See the chart “Music menu options”.

To select USER FILE

Press v.

To cancel the effect

Press V (or ON/OFF on the remote) repeatedly so that “EFFECT OFF” appears in the display.

Music menu options

“

SURROUND

with surround effects.

” appears if you select an effect

v/V

HS s

ON/OFF

MENU +/–

Effect

ROCK

For

Standard music sources POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL ORIENTAL

ACTION DRAMA SF

Soundtracks

and special listening

situations GAME

USER FILE

(see page 30)

Note

During EFFECT OFF or SPECTRUM OFF mode, the function indicator will automatically turn off.

Tip

Place your finger in the concave and move in the direction you want (v/V/b/B) as shown below.

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Changing the

Selecting the spectrum analyzer display

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

?/1

(Power)

SPECTRUM

Function

indicator

surround effect

You can enjoy the surround effect.

?/1

(Power)

, Press SURROUND.

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

SURROUND

, Press SPECTRUM.

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

SPECTRUM 1

SPECTRUM 2

SPECTRUM 3

IMAGE PATTERN

SPECTRUM OFF*

* The display slightly dims.

Note

During EFFECT OFF or SPECTRUM OFF mode, the function indicator will automatically turn off.

SURROUND ON (

SURROUND OFF

Note

When you choose other sound effects, the surround

effect will be canceled.

SURROUND

)

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Adjusting the graphic equalizer

3 Press ENTER.

This setting is automatically stored as USER FILE.

You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges.

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

?/1

(Power)

b/B

v/V

Tip

If you want to select the previously adjusted equalizer settings (USER FILE), press v (when using the remote, press MENU +/– repeatedly until USER FILE is selected).

1 Press EQ EDIT. 2 Press b/B to select the frequencies,

then press v/V to adjust the level.

Frequency band Frequency level

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Other Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(For 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 type 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)

2,43,5

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)

1 Press PTY while listening to the

radio.

2 Turn 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 SHUTTLE until it clicks to

continue search for the station number you want.

5 Press ENTER while the preset

station number you want 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, etc.

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 jazz, rhythm and blues, and reggae

WEATHER

Weather information

FINANCE

Stock market reports and tradings, etc.

CHILDREN

Program for children

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

TRAVEL

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

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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 that you selected is not currently being broadcast.

Singing along:

Karaoke

(Except European and North

American model)

You can sing along with any stereo CD or

tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You

need to connect an optional microphone.

?/1

(Power)

31,5 2

1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn

down the microphone control level.

2 Connect an optional microphone to

MIC.

3 Press KARAOKE PON.

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

KARAOKE PON

Effect status before entering

KARAOKE PON mode*

* KARAOKE PON is cancelled.

The m indicator appears in the display when a karaoke mode is activated.

To sing karaoke with decreasing the vocal level of a CD, select “KARAOKE PON”.

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Singing along: Karaoke (continued)

4 Start playing the music and adjust

the volume.

5 Adjust the microphone volume by

turning MIC LEVEL.

When you are done

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC, then press KARAOKE PON again so that “m” disappears.

Notes

• With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when you select “KARAOKE PON”.

• During KARAOKE PON, equalizer and surround settings cannot be changed.

• If you press b/B/v/V (or ON/OFF or MENU +/–on the remote) or recall a sound effect, the karaoke mode is canceled.

Mixing and recording sounds

?/1

(Power)

3,5

1 Do the procedures for singing along

(steps 1 to 5 on page 33 and 34). Then, insert a recordable tape in deck B.

2 Press one of the function buttons

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

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

3 Press REC PAUSE/START.

Deck B stands by for recording. The REC PAUSE/START button blinks.

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/START.

Recording starts.

6 Press nN to start playing the

source to be recorded.

Start singing along with the music.

To stop recording

Press x.

Tips

• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

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

• When high level sound signals are input, the unit automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control Function).

Notes

• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in monaural.

• 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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Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

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

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 7).

SLEEP

hH S s

, Press SLEEP.

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

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

When you choose “SLEEP 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

Select the time you want by pressing SLEEP.

To cancel the Sleep Timer function

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.

…

CLOCK/

TIMER

SELECT

4,5,7

hH S s

HS s

9 4,5,8

1 Prepare the music source you want

to play.

• CD: Insert 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 “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 8).

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

“SET (DAILY 1)” appears.

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Waking up to music (continued)

4 Press . or > repeatedly to

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

“ON” appears and the hour digits flash in the display.

5 Set the time to start playback.

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

The minute indication starts flashing.

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

The hour indication flashes again.

8 Press ENTER.

The type of timer (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), followed by the start time, stop time and the music source, appears, 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 on the remote.

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

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

• You cannot set timer if the timer on and off times are the same.

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

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

Tip

The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.

6 Set the time to stop playback

following the above procedure.

7 Press . or > repeatedly until

the music source you want appears.

The indications change as follows:

t TUNER y CD PLAY T

t TAPE PLAY T

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Timer-recording radio programs

To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 8) and set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time” on page 7) beforehand.

4 Set the time to start recording.

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

The minute indication starts flashing.

REC

CLOCK/

TIMER

SELECT

3,4

hH S s

HS s

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to the radio”).

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 flash in the display.

7 3,4

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

The hour indication flashes again.

5 Set the time to stop recording

following the above procedure.

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

6 Insert a recordable tape into deck B. 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.

REC

• You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off times are the same.

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

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

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Optional components

Connecting audio components

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

Connecting an MD deck for digital recording

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

To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck

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 (VIDEO).

MD (VIDEO)

Optical Cover Holder

Tip

Keep the optical cover at the optical cover holder provided.

To the audio output of the MD deck

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Tip

When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD N, X, and x buttons on this unit’s remote to perform play, pause, and stop operations.

Note

If you cannot select “MD” even when you have pressed MD (VIDEO), press ?/1 while pressing MD (VIDEO) when the power is turned off. “VIDEO” will be switched to “MD”. To return to “VIDEO” do the same procedure. However, you cannot switch from MD to VIDEO or from VIDEO to MD when the system is in the Power Saving Mode (see page 9).

Connecting a VCR

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected VCR, hold down MD (VIDEO) and press ?/1 when the power is turned off. This switches the “MD” function to “VIDEO”. Once you enable the “VIDEO” function, just press MD (VIDEO).

By connecting the audio output jacks of your VCR to the MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) jacks using an optional audio cable, you can enjoy video playback in powerful stereo sound.

To the audio output of the VCR

Note

• You cannot switch from MD to VIDEO or from VIDEO to MD when the system is in the Power Saving Mode (see page 9).

• If the sound is distorted or too loud when selecting “VIDEO”, or you want to switch back to “MD”, repeat the operation described above for switching to “MD”.

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Connecting external antennas

Connect the external antenna to improve the reception.

FM antenna

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

Jack type A

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

FM75

COAXIAL

AM antenna

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

Jack type A

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM75

COAXIAL

Jack type B

IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)

FM75

COAXIAL

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM75

COAXIAL

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Additional Information

Precautions

On operating voltage

Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage of your unit 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 unit 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 unit and have the component checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

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

On placement

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

• 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 unit 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 unit will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the unit, 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 unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Precautions (continued)

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 unit, 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 when the power is turned off.

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

The clock setting is canceled.

•The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs. Redo “Step 2: Setting the time” (on page 7). If you have set the timer, redo “Waking up to music” (on page 35) and “Timer-recording radio programs” (on page 37).

The radio presetting/timer setting is canceled.

•The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for longer than half a day. Redo “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” (on page 8).

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.

•The protective device on the amplifier has been activated because of short circuit. (“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” flash alternately.) Turn off the unit, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

•There is no audio output during timer recording.

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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.

The sound from the connected source is distorted.

•If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press MD (VIDEO), switch the display to “MD” (see “Note: Connecting a VCR” on page 39).

“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 form 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.

“PROTECT”and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately.

•A strong signal was input. Press ?/1 to turn off the power, leave the system turned off for a while, then press ?/1 again to turn on the power.

•Check the speaker cables in case “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately again after you turn the system on.

Speakers

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 “PGM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears.

“OVER” is displayed.

•You have reached the end of the CD. Turn SHUTTLE counterclockwise.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Tuner

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 tape permanently” on page 41).

•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 42).

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

42).

The tape does not erase completely.

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

42).

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 42).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

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

42).

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 “MONO” disappears.

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

1 Press x, ENTER and ?/1 at the same time. 2 Unplug the power cord. 3 Plug the power cord back in. 4 Press ?/1 to turn on the power.

The unit is reset to 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: (MHC-BX7 USA models only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120-10,000 Hz; rates 115 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07%

(MHC-BX5 USA models only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120-10,000 Hz; rates 95 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07%

Amplifier section

Canadian model: MHC-BX7

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07%

MHC-BX5

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07%

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 60 W)

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 50 W)

120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 60 W)

80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 50 W)

European model: MHC-BX9

DIN power output (rated) 130 + 130 watts

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

Music power output (reference)

MHC-BX7

DIN power output (rated) 80 + 80 watts

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

Music power output (reference)

MHC-BX5

DIN power output (rated) 80 + 80 watts

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

Music power output (reference)

Other models: MHC-DX9

The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 220 + 220 watts

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

MHC-DX7

The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 160 + 160 watts

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

MHC-DX5

The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 95 + 95 watts

Continuous RMS power output (reference)

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

170 + 170 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

285 + 285 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

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

170 + 170 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

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

170 + 170 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

300 + 300 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

200 + 200 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

continued

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Specifications (continued)

Inputs MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) IN:voltage 450 mV/250 mV, (phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms MIC: sensitivity 1 mV, (phone jack) impedance 10 kilohms Outputs PHONES: accepts headphones of 8 (stereo mini jack) ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: MHC-BX9/BX7/BX5/DX7/DX5:

MHC-DX9: accepts impedance of 4 to

SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of (MHC-BX7/DX7 only) 16 ohms

CD player section

System Compact disc and digital

Laser Semiconductor laser

Laser output Max. 44.6

Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Wavelength 780 – 790 nm 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

Tape player section

Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), (DOLBY NR OFF*) using Sony TYPE I

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)

* MHC-BX9/DX9 only

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

accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms

16 ohms

audio system (λ=780nm)

Emission duration: continuous

W* *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.

cassette

0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)

AM tuner section

Tuning range North American models: 530 – 1,710 kHz

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

European and Middle Eastern models:

kHz)

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

Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz

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

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

Speaker

North American and European models: Front speaker SS-BX9 for MHC-BX9

Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit,

Speaker units Woofer: 17 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 260 x 480 x 415

Mass Approx. 9.5 kg net per

Front speaker SS-BX7 for MHC-BX7 Front speaker SS-BX5 for MHC-BX5

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit,

Speaker units Super Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) North American models: Approx. 250 x 360 x 360

European models: Approx. 250 x 360 x 340

Mass North American models: Approx. 6.2 kg net per

European models: Approx. 6.0 kg net per

bass-reflex type

/4 x 19 x 163/8 in.)

mm (10

speaker (20 1b. 15 oz.)

bass-reflex type

/8 x 141/4 x 141/

mm (9

in.)

/8 x 141/4 x 133/

mm (9

in.)

speaker (13 1b. 11 oz.)

speaker (13 1b. 4 oz.)

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Surround speaker SS-RS150 for MHC-BX7 (except Canadian model)

Speaker system Full range,

bass-reflex type,

Speaker units

magnetically shielded

Full range: 8 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 270 x 108 x 200

Mass Approx. 2.0 kg net per

/8 x 41/4 x 77/8 in.)

mm (9

speaker (4 1b. 7 oz.)

Other models: Front speaker SS-DX9 for MHC-DX9

Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit,

bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 17 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 260 x 480 x 415

Mass Approx. 9.5 kg net per

/4 x 19 x 163/8 in.)

mm (10

speaker (20 1b. 15 oz.)

Front speaker SS-DX7 for MHC-DX7

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit,

bass-reflex type Speaker units Super Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 250 x 360 x 360

Mass Approx. 6.2 kg net per

mm (9

in.)

/8 x 141/4 x 141/

speaker (13 1b. 11 oz.)

Surround speaker SS-RS155 for MHC-DX7/ SS-RS155 for MHC-BX7 (Canadian model)

Speaker system Full range,

bass-reflex type,

magnetically shielded Speaker units Full range: 8 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 250 x 100 x 241.2

mm (9

in.)

/8 x 315/16 x 91/

Mass Approx. 1.54 kg net per

speaker (3 1b. 5 oz.)

Front speaker SS-DX5/SS-DX5B for MHC-DX5

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit,

Speaker units

bass-reflex type

Super Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 250 x 395 x 360

mm (9

/8 x 151/2 x 141/

in.) Mass Approx. 6.6 kg net per

speaker (14 1b. 9 oz.)

General

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

Power consumption U.S.A. models: MHC-BX7 220 watts MHC-BX5 160 watts

Canadian model: MHC-BX7 280 VA MHC-BX5 150 watts

European models: MHC-BX9 180 watts MHC-BX7 195 watts MHC-BX5 190 watts

Other models: MHC-DX9 300 watts MHC-DX7 250 watts MHC-DX5 230 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) HCD-BX9/DX9/BX7/ Approx. 280 x 360 x 425 DX7/BX5/DX5 mm (11

Mass :

HCD-DX9 Approx. 11 kg

HCD-BX9/DX7/DX5 Approx. 9.5 kg

HCD-BX7/BX5 Approx. 8.6 kg

Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector

in.)

(24 lb. 5 oz)

(21 lb.)

(19 lb.)

Remote commander (1) Batteries (2) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8)

x 143/16 x 1611/

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Index

Adjusting

the audio emphasis 28 the graphic equalizer 30 the sound 27

the volume 11, 13, 16 Antennas 5, 40 Automatic Source Selection

Batteries 6

CD player 10, 18 CD Synchro Recording 12 Clock setting 7 Connecting. See Hooking up

Daily Timer 35 Display 18, 28, 29

Edit 24

Flash 26

Groove 27

H, I, J

High speed dubbing 17 Hooking up

optional components 38 the antennas 5, 40 the power 5

the speakers 4 the system 4

Karaoke 33

L, M

Loop 26

Normal Play 10

Optional Components 38

P, Q

Playing

a CD 10 a preset radio station 13 tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 20 a tape 15 tracks in the desired

order (Program Play) 21 tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play) 19 Power saving mode 9 Presetting radio stations 8 Preset Tuning 13 Program Edit 24 Program Play 21 Protecting recordings 41 PTY 31

Radio Data System (RDS) 31 Radio stations

presetting 8 tuning in 13

Recording

a CD 12, 24 a radio program 14 a tape 17, 23

timer recording 37 Repeat Play 19 Resetting the system 44

Saving recordings 41 Selecting the audio emphasis

28 Setting the time 7 Shuffle Play 20 Sleep Timer 35 Sound adjustment 27 Speakers 4, 6, 43 Spectrum analyzer 29 Station name 31 Surround effect 29

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

Tape deck 15, 23 Tape Select Edit 25 Timer

daily 35

falling asleep to music

sleep 35

timer recording 37

waking up to music 35 Troubleshooting 42 Tuner 8, 14 Tuning interval 9, 46

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