Sony MHC-DX60AV, MHC-RG70AV Operating Instruction

4-235-231-11(1)

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-RG70AV/DX60AV

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. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the injurious wastes.

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

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.

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder.*

* Manufactured under license from Dolby 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.

For the customers in North America

ENERGY STAR

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

STAR

efficiency.

is a U.S.

guidelines for energy

Parts Identification

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

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

Getting Started

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

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries

into the remote ................................ 9

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

Saving the power in standby mode...... 10

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....................... 13

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning ........................... 14

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)* .......................................... 15

Tape

Loading a tape ..................................... 16

Playing a tape ...................................... 16

Recording to a tape

— CD Synchro Recording/

Recording Manually/

Program Edit ................................. 17

Timer-recording radio programs .........18

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................. 19

Selecting the sound effect.................... 19

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround

sound ............................................. 20

Selecting the surround effect ............... 21

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and

storing............................................ 21

Other Features

Enhancing video game sound

— Game Sync ...............................22

Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ...........................................22

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer .............................. 22

Waking up to music

— Daily Timer .............................. 23

Optional Components

Hooking up the optional A/V

components ................................... 24

Connecting a DVD player ................... 24

Connecting a video game machine...... 25

Additional Information

Precautions .......................................... 26

Troubleshooting................................... 28

Messages ............................................. 30

Specifications ...................................... 30

* European model only

Parts Identification

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

Main unit

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AUDIO jacks es (25) CD qd (10 – 12, 17, 18) CD SYNC wg (17, 18) Deck A e; (16) Deck B wa (16 – 19) DIRECTION* 8 (16 – 18) DISC 1 – 3 ws (11) DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE wk

(10, 11) Disc tray 9 (10) DISPLAY 8 (10, 12) DVD 5.1CH wl (24, 25) EDIT 8 (18) EFFECT ON/OFF 4 (20) ENTER qa (9, 10, 12 – 15,

18, 19, 21, 23, 29) GAME ef (25) GAME EQ 2 (19, 20) GROOVE 5 (19)

wjwl wk

MD (VIDEO) qh (24) MOVIE EQ 0 (19, 20) MUSIC EQ 7 (19, 20) P FILE qs (21) PHONES jack ql PLAY MODE 8 (11, 12) PRO LOGIC 3 (20) PTY/DIRECTION 8 (15 – 18) REC PAUSE/START wf (17) REPEAT 8 (11) SPECTRUM 8 (22) STEREO/MONO 8 (14) TAPE A/B qg (16, 17) TUNER MEMORY 8 (13) TUNER/BAND qf (13, 14, 17) VIDEO jack ed (25) VOLUME control qj

qf qg qh

qj qk

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BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 1 v/V/b/B 6 Z OPEN/CLOSE qk Z (deck B) w; M (fast forward) wd

+ wd

. (go back) wh > (go forward) wh X (pause) wh hH (play) wh x (stop) wh m (rewind) wj

– wj

Z (deck A) ea

* PTY/DIRECTION for European

model

Remote Control

wa w;

ql qk

qj qh

Parts Identification

1234

5 6

7 8

9 0

qa qs qd

CD w; (10 – 12, 17, 18) CLEAR 7 (12) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(19, 23)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 18,

23) D.SKIP 5 (11) DSP 0 (21) DVD 5.1CH ws (24, 25) EFFECT ON/OFF qf (20) ENTER qj (9, 10, 12 – 15, 18, 19

21, 23, 29) GAME wa (25) MD (VIDEO) qa (24)

P FILE qh (21) PRESET EQ qk (19) PRESET + wd (14) PRESET – wd (14) PROLOGIC ON/OFF 8 (20) REAR/CENTER LEVEL 6 (8) SLEEP 1 (22) TAPE A/B qs (16, 17) TEST TONE qd (8, 9) TUNER/BAND ql (13, 14, 17) TUNING + wd (13) TUNING – wd (13) VOL +/– 9

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 4 v/V/b/B qg M (fast forward) wd . (go back) wd > (go forward) wd X (pause) wd nN (play) wd m (rewind) wd x (stop) wd

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

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

AM loop antenna

Rear surround speaker (Right)

FM antenna

Center surround speaker

Rear surround speaker (Left)

Front speaker (Right)

1 Connect the front speakers.

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

Insert only the stripped portion.

Red/Solid (3)

Black/Stripe (#)

+ –

Front speaker (Left)

2 Connect the rear surround speakers.

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

Insert only the stripped portion.

Red/Solid (3)

Black/Stripe (#)

–

3 Connect the center surround speaker.

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

Insert only the stripped portion.

–

Black/Stripe

(#)

Red/Solid (3)

4 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

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

To connect optional components

See page 24.

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.

Getting Started

Jack type A

AM loop antenna

Jack type B

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

FM C

Notes

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

F 75

• 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

Hooking up the system (continued)

Positioning the speakers

1 Place the front speakers at an angle of

45 degrees from your listening position.

Center surround speaker

Front speaker (R)

45º

Front speaker (L)

3 Place the rear surround speakers

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

Rear surround

60 to 90 cm

speaker

Rear surround speaker (R)

Rear surround speaker (L)

2 Place the center surround speaker at

about the same height as the front speakers. Align the center surround speaker with the front speakers or place it slightly behind the front speakers.

Adjusting the speaker volume

To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, turn on the Dolby Pro Logic mode, then adjust the volume of each speaker using the test tone provided by the system.

1 Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/

OFF on the remote).

“PRO LOGIC ON” appears.

2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.

Each speaker emits the test tone cyclically in the following order.

LEFT (front) t CENTER

t RIGHT (front) t REAR R (right) t REAR L (left)

3 From your listening position, press

REAR/CENTER LEVEL on the remote to adjust the volume of the rear surround speakers.

4 Press v or V repeatedly to select the

volume level.

5 To adjust the volume of the center

speaker, repeat steps 3 and 4.

6 Press ENTER when you are finished

adjusting.

Adjust until the volume levels from each speaker become the same.

7 Press TEST TONE on the remote.

The test tone turns off.

Tip

If you turn VOLUME (or press VOL + or – on the remote) all the speaker volume changes.

Note

The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

When carrying this system

Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism.

1 Make sure that all discs are removed

from the unit.

2 Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until

“STANDBY” appears.

When you release the buttons, “LOCK” appears.

3 Unplug the power cord.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) 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.

Setting the time

1 Turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the

remote.

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

3 Press v or V repeatedly to select “SET

CLOCK”.

Getting Started

continued

Setting the time (continued)

Loading a CD

4 Press ENTER. 5 Press v or V repeatedly to set the hour. 6 Press B.

The minute indication flashes.

7 Press v or V repeatedly to set the

minute.

8 Press ENTER.

Tip

If you made a mistake or want to change the time, start over from step 1.

Note

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

Saving the power in 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 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 or twice to show the clock display.

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray opens.

2 Place a CD with the label side up on the

disc tray.

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

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

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Playing a CD

–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play

This system lets you play the CD in different play modes.

Disc tray number

Disc presence indicator

Track number

Playing time

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Sony MHC-DX60AV, MHC-RG70AV Operating Instruction

Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Main unit

Remote Control

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Setting the time

Loading a CD

Saving the power in standby mode

Playing a CD

–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play