Sony MHC-DX10, MHC-RG4SR, MHC-RG30T User Manual

4-235-103-13(2)

Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. 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-RG4SR
MHC-RG30T
MHC-RG20/DX10
MHC-RG11

© 2001 Sony Corporation

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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.
To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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.
This label is located on the
rear exterior.

Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.

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.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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

®

is a U.S.

registered mark.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
Sony Corporation has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY

®

STAR

guidelines for energy

efficiency.

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Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Main unit ............................................... 4

Remote Control ..................................... 5

Getting Started

Hooking up the system .......................... 6

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries

into the remote ................................ 8

Setting the time......................................9

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

CD

Loading a CD ...................................... 10

Playing a CD

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/

Repeat Play ................................... 10

Programing CD tracks

— Program Play ............................ 11

Using the CD display .......................... 12

Tuner

Presetting radio stations....................... 12

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning ........................... 13

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................. 17

Selecting the sound effect.................... 17

Selecting the surround effect ............... 17

Other Features

Enhancing video game sound

— Game Sync ...............................18

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer .............................. 18

Waking up to music

— Daily Timer .............................. 18

Optional Components

Connecting a video game machine...... 19

Additional Information

Precautions .......................................... 20

Troubleshooting................................... 22

Messages ............................................. 24

Specifications ...................................... 24

Tape

Loading a tape ..................................... 14

Playing a tape ...................................... 14

Recording to a tape

— CD Synchro Recording/

Recording Manually...................... 15

Timer-recording radio programs .........16

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Parts Identification

The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.

Main unit

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wk
wj
wh
wg

wf
wd

ws

AUDIO jacks wd (19)
CD wk (10 – 12, 15)
CD SYNC qh (15)
Deck A ws (14)
Deck B qs (14 – 16)
DISC 1 – 3 4 (10, 11)
DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE 3

(10, 11)
Disc tray 5 (10)
DISPLAY w; (12)
EFFECT ON/OFF qd

(17)
GAME wg (18 – 20)

3456 7

qdqfqgqhqjqkqlw;wa

GAME EQ ql (17, 18, 20)
GROOVE 8 (17)
MOVIE EQ 7 (17)
MUSIC EQ 2 (17)
PHONES jack 0
REC PAUSE/START qg (15)
TAPE A/B wh (14, 15)
TUNER/BAND wj (12, 13, 15)
VIDEO jack wf (19, 20)
VOLUME control 9

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 1
Z OPEN/CLOSE 6
Z (deck B) qa
M (fast forward) qf
. (go back) qj
> (go forward) qj
X (pause) qj
H (play) qj
x (stop) qj
m (rewind) qk
Z (deck A) wa

8

9

0

qa
qs

4

Remote Control

wa
w;

ql
qk
qj
qh

qg

Parts Identification

12 3 4

5
6

7
8

9
q;
qa
qs

qd

qf

CD ql (10 – 12, 15)
CLEAR w; (11)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(16, 19)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 16,

18)
DISPLAY 6 (12)
D.SKIP 7 (10)
ENTER qg (9, 11 – 13, 16, 18,

19)
EQ +/– qf (17)
GAME 0 (18 – 20)
GROOVE qd (17)

ON/OFF qh (17)
PLAY MODE wa (10, 11)
PRESET +/– 5 (13)
REPEAT 8 (11)
SLEEP 1 (18)
STEREO/MONO 8 (13)
SURROUND qa (17)
TAPE A/B 9 (14, 15)
TUNER MEMORY qj (12, 13)
TUNER/BAND qk (12, 13)
TUNING +/– 5 (12, 13)
VOL +/– qs

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 4
M (fast forward) 5
. (go back) 5
> (go forward) 5
X (pause) 5
N (play) 5
m (rewind) 5
x (stop) 5

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Getting Started

Hooking up the system

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

Surround speaker (Right)*

FM antenna

2

1

Front speaker (Right)
* MHC-RG4SR only

1 Connect the front speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
jacks as shown below.

Insert only the stripped portion

R

L

+
–

Red/Solid
(3)

+

Black/Stripe (#)

AM loop antenna

3

Surround speaker (Left)*

4

5

Front speaker (Left)

2 Connect the surround speakers.

(MHC-RG4SR only)

Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPK OUT PUT jacks as
shown below.

Insert only the stripped portion

R

+

Red/Solid
(3)

Black/Stripe (#)

L

+

–

6

3 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.

Jack type A

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna
horizontally

5 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

Getting Started

fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug
(only for models equipped with an adapter).

To connect optional components

See page 19.

F

To attach the front speaker pads

M

7

5

Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the
bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers

A

and prevent them from slipping.

M

Jack type B

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna
horizontally

FM75
COAXIAL

AM

4 For models with a voltage selector, set

VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.

120V220V230 - 240V

Notes

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

• Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV.
This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV
screen.

• Be sure to connect both left and right surround
speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.

continued

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Hooking up the system (continued)

Inserting two R6 (size AA)

Positioning the speakers (MHC­RG4SR only)

1 Place the front speakers at an angle of

45 degrees from your listening
position.

Front
speaker
(L)

Surround
speaker
(L)

45º

Front
speaker
(R)

Surround
speaker
(R)

2 Place the surround speakers facing

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

Surround
speaker

60 to 90 cm

batteries into the remote

e

E

E

e

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

Perform the following procedure to protect the
CD mechanism.

1 Make sure that all discs are removed from

the system.

2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
3 Unplug the power cord.

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Setting the time

Saving the power in

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the

remote.

Proceed to step 5 when “CLOCK” appears
in the display.

3 Press . or > repeatedly to select

“SET CLOCK”.

4 Press ENTER on the remote.
5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the

hour.

6 Press ENTER on the remote.

The minute indication flashes.

7 Press . or > repeatedly to set the

minute.

8 Press ENTER on the remote.

Tip

If you made a mistake or want to change the time,
start over from step 2.

Note

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

standby mode

Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the
system is off. Each time you press the
button, the system switches cyclically as
follows:

Demonstration t Clock display t Power
Saving Mode

Tips

• ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving
Mode.

• The timer works even 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 or twice to show the clock
display.

Getting Started

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