Sony MHC-GRX66 User Manual
3-862-005-11(1)
Mini HhFi
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.
Ja§®
Diormt. AUDIO
MHC-GRX9000 / RX900
MHC-GRX7 / GRX7J
MHC-RX77 / RX77S / R700
MHC-GRX5 / RX66
©1997 by Sony Corporation
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 onlv.
: Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
i such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eve hazard.
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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, die 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
cormected.
- 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 AX
EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
This stereo svstem is equipped with the Dolby Btype noise reduction system*.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol tH are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Step 2: Setting the time
Step 3: Presetting radio stations...............7
Connecting optional AV components . 9
Playing a CD
Recording a CD........................................14
Listening to the radio
Recording from the radio
Playing a tape
Recording from a tape
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The CD Player
Using the CD display..............................20
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly
Playing the CD tracks in random
order
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Programming the CD tracks
Playing CDs without interruption
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The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually
Recording a CD by specifying track
order
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Sound Adjustment
4
6
12
15
16
17
19
Adjusting the sound................................29
Selecting the audio emphasis.................30
Selecting the surround effect
Adjusting the graphic equalizer*
Making a personal audio emphasis
file*......................................................33
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Other Features
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS)**
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Singing along: Karaoke
Falling asleep to music
Waking up to music
Timer-recording radio programs
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32
32
35
37
39
39
41
Additional Information
21
22
23
24
25
26
Precautions
Troubleshooting.......................................44
Specifications............................................47
Index
• MHC-GRX9000/RX900/GRX7/GRX7J, and
MHC-RX77 (Canadian model) only
‘•Western European model only
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51
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD
Flashing part of a CD
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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure O to H to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
Connect the speakers.
Cormect the speaker cords of front
speakers to the SPEAKER jacks of the
same color.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
Insert only the stripped portion.
R ,
Solid (©) Stripe (©)
Note
The typ>e of speakers supplied vary
according to the model you purchased
(see "Specifications ’ on page 47).
Q Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
Jack type ®
Extend the FM lead
AM loop antenna horiz^tally.
Qj Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
position of your local power line
voltage (for models with a voltage
selector).
Selector type ®
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110-120V 220-240V
Jack type ®
AM loop antenna
H
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
Q Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
Demo mode appears in the display.
Q Deactivate the demo mode by
pressing DISPLAY / DEMO when
the system power is turned off.
The demo mode is also deactivated
when vou set the time.
continued
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.
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote
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 12-hour system model is used for
illustration purposes.
1 2,4 3,5
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 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "CD"
appears in the display.
2 Hold down LOOP and press I / (!) so that
"LOCK" appears in the display.
1 Press CLOCK / TIMER SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minute indication flashes.
step 3: Presetting radio stations
You can preset the following number of
stations:
- 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM.
- 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and
10 for SW (or LW, depending on the model
you purchased).
- 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10 for.
LW, and 5 for UKV.
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4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute.
5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts working.
Tips
• If you've made a mistake, start over from step 1.
• Setting the time deactivates the demo mode.
If you want to display the demo mode, press
DISPLAY / DEMO when the power is off.
Note
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 Turn the jog dial to select SET CLOCK.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
4 Perform steps 2 through 5 above.
l/c!)
(Power)
3 4 5 1
continued
step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued)
3 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the display.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
The bands you can receive vary
depending on the model you purchased.
Be sure to check which bands you can
receive.
Every time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
2 band model:
FM-^ AM
3 band model:
FM -► MW -► SW
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or
FM-
■ MW- ■ LW
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4 band model:
FM -♦ MW -► LW ■
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"STEREO PLUS” is displayed when
you select UKV.
UKV»
Preset number
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4 Turn the jog dial to select the preset
number you want.
5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other
stations.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
Press -f or - repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the
station manually.
To change the preset number
Start over from step 1.
Press and hold + or - 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.
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To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for the European and Middle
Eastern model)
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/NEXT
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.
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Connecting optional
AV components
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
instructions of each component.
Connecting audio components
Select one of the following two connections,
depending on the equipment to be connected
and method of connecting.
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 analog recording
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the cormectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected MD deck, press FUNCTION
repeatedly until "MD" appears.
To the audio output
of the MD deck
To the audio input
of the MD deck
Note
If you cannot select "MD" even when you have
pressed FUNCTION, press I / (!) while pressing
FUNCTION when the power is turned off.
"VIDEO" will be switched to "MD". To return to
"VIDEO" do the same procedure.
continued
Connecting optional AV components (continued)
Connecting a super woofer speaker
You can connect an optional super woofer
speaker.
Notes
• 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.
To super woofer
Connecting the surround speakers (MHC-RX77 (Canadian model) only)
Connect the speaker cords of surround
speakers to the SURROUND SPEAKER jacks
of the same color.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
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 FUNCTION and
press I / c!) when the power is turned off. This
switches the "MD" function to "VIDEO".
Once you enable the "VIDEO" function, just
press FUNCTION repeatedly until "VIDEO"
appears.
To the audio output of the VCR
10 speaker (R)
Note
If the sound is distorted when selecting "VIDEO"
or you want to switch back to "MD", repeat the
operation described above for switching to
"VIDEO".
speaker (L)
Connecting outdoor antennas
Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the
reception.
FM antenna
Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna.
You can also use the TV antenna instead.
Jack type ®
Jack type ®
AM antenna
Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet)
insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.
Leave the supplied AM loop anterma
connected.
Jack type ®
Screw clamp
Jack type ®
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
lEC standard socket
connector
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground
from ih terminal with the screw clamp. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground wire to a gas pipe.
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
— Normal play
You can play up to three CDs in a row.
I / ^ CD ^
(Power) g Z ►!! 1
Press = and place up to two CDs 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 single
CD, place it on
the inner circle
of the tray.
To insert a third disc, press DISC SKIP/
EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.
Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.
The disc tray closes and play starts.
If you press CD ► II (or CD ► on the
remote) when the disc tray is closed,
play starts from the CD loaded on the
tray whose button is lit green.
Disc tray number Playing time
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VOL +/-
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Track number
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VOLUME
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To Do this
Stop play Press ■ .
Pause -
Select a track During play or pause, turn the
Find a point in
a track
Select a CD
in stop mode
Play only the
CD you have
selected
Play all CDs
Remove the CD
Exchange other
CDs while
playing
Adjust the
volume
Press CD ►II (II on the
remote). Press again to resume
play.
jog dial clockwise (to go
forward) or counterclockwise
(to go back) and release it
when you reach the desired
track. (Or press (to go
forw'ard) or (to go back)
on the remote.)
Press and hold down ► ► or
during play and
release it at the desired point.
Press a DISC 1-3 button or
DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE.
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until "1 DISC"
appears.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until "ALL DISCS" appears.
Press =.
Press DISC SKIP/
EX-CHANGE.
Turn VOLUME (or press VOL
+/ - on the remote).
Tips
• Pressing CD ► II when the power is off
automatically turns the power on and starts CD
playback if there is a CD in the tray (One Touch
Play).
• You can switch from another source to the CD
player and start playing a CD just by pressing
CD ► !! or the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic
Source Selection).
• If there is no CD in the player, "CD NO DISC"
afjpears in the display.
• When a disc tray holding a CD is selected (or
playing), the DISC 1-3 button for that tray lights
green. When a disc tray holding a CD is not
selected, the DISC 1-3 button for that tray lights
orange. When all disc trays are empty, the DISC
1-3 buttons all light green.
Recording a CD
— CD Synchro Recording
The CD SYNC button lets you record from a
CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I
(normal) or TYPE II (Cr02) tapes. The
recording level is adjusted automatically.
l/(!)
(Power)
DISC SKIP/ *5
5
EX-CHANGE
Press = and place a CD.
Then press again to close the disc tray.
If the indicator for the tray you want to
record is not lit green, press DISC SKIP/
EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lights
green.
With the label
side up. When
you play a single
CD, place it on
the inner circle
of the tray.
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3 Press CD SYNC.
Deck B stands by for recording and the
CD player stands by for playback. The
indicator on TAPE B ► (for front side)
lights up.
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select to record on one side.
Select (or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
@
1 Press = and insert a blank tape into
deck B.
With the side
you want to
record facing
forward
—
1
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—
5 Press II PAUSE.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press ■ .
Tips
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
o
TAPE B to light its indicator after pressing CD
SYNC.
• 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.
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").
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(Power) X, I
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
The bands you can receive vary
depending on the model you purchased.
Be sure to check which bands you can
receive.
Every time you press the button, the
band changes as follows:
2 band model:
FM-^ AM
3 band model:
FM -► MW -* SW
t
_______
or
FM-
•MW- ■ LW
L
4 band model:
FM MW LW -
t
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* "STEREO PLUS" is displayed when
you select UKV.
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■ UKV*
J
TUNER/BAND
VOL +/-
!2 Turn the jog dial (or press or
► W on the remote) to tune in the
desired preset station.
Turn counter
clockwise
(or press
on the remote)
for lower preset
numbers.
Preset number
1
— f-n ‘w' 'g 1.
To
Turn off the radio Press 1 / C!).
Adjust the volume
1 _
Do this
Turn VOLUME (or press
VOL + l-on the remote).
Turn clockwise
(or press
on the remote)
for higher
preset numbers.
Frequency
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continued
Listening to the radio (continued)
Recording from the
To listen to non-preset radio stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2.
For manual tuning, press + or - repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold + or
Tips
• Pressing TUNER/BAND when the power is off
automatically turns the power on and tunes to the
last received station (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the radio
just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic
Source Selection).
• When an EM 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.
radio
You can record the radio program on a tape
by calling up a preset station. You can use
TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (C1O2) tapes. The
recording level is automatically adjusted.
l/(!)
(Power)
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1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the
band you want.
2 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset
station.
Turn counter
clockwise for
lower preset
numbers.
Preset number
Turn clockwise
for higher
preset numbers.
Frequency
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