3-862-008-11(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.
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MHC-GRX9000 / RX900 MHC-GRX7 / GRX7J MHC-RX77 / RX77S / R700 MHC-GRX5 / RX66
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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.
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.
This caution label is located inside the unit.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B- type noise reduction system*.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol aare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Getting Started |
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Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ |
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Step 2: Setting the time ......................... |
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Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... |
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Connecting optional AV components . 9 |
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Basic Operations |
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Playing a CD ......................................... |
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Recording a CD .................................... |
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Listening to the radio ........................... |
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Recording from the radio .................... |
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Playing a tape ........................................ |
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Recording from a tape ......................... |
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The CD Player |
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Using the CD display ........................... |
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Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... |
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Playing the CD tracks in random |
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Programming the CD tracks ............... |
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Playing CDs without interruption ..... |
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The Tape Deck |
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Recording on a tape manually ........... |
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Recording a CD by specifying track |
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DJ Effects |
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Looping part of a CD ........................... |
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Flashing part of a CD ........................... |
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Sound Adjustment |
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Adjusting the sound ............................ |
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Selecting the audio emphasis ............. |
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Selecting the surround effect .............. |
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Adjusting the graphic equalizer* ....... |
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Making a personal audio emphasis |
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Other Features |
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Using the Radio Data System |
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Singing along: Karaoke ...................... |
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Falling asleep to music ........................ |
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Waking up to music ............................. |
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Timer-recording radio programs ....... |
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Additional Information |
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Precautions ............................................ |
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Troubleshooting ................................... |
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Specifications ........................................ |
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Index ....................................................... |
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*MHC-GRX9000/RX900/GRX7/GRX7J, and MHC-RX77 (Canadian model) only
**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.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
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1Connect the speakers.
Connect 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.
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The type of speakers supplied vary according to the model you purchased (see "Specifications" on page 47).
Red (‘) Black (’)
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2Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Jack type A
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3Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to position of your local power line voltage (for models with a voltage selector).
Selector type A
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
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Selector type B
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
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Jack type B
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
FM75
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AM
4Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Demo mode appears in the display.
5Deactivate the demo mode by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO when the system power is turned off.
The demo mode is also deactivated when you set the time.
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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.
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote
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Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD mechanism.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display.
2Hold down LOOP and press 
so that "LOCK" appears in the display.
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 and Russian models, and a 12-hour system for other models.
The 12-hour system model is used for illustration purposes.
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1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The hour indication flashes.
Step 3: Presetting radio stations
2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minute indication flashes.
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.
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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Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued)
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 nMW nSW n
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FM nMW nLW n
4 band model:
FM nMW nLW nUKV* n
*“STEREO PLUS” is displayed when you select UKV.
2 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.
MONO TUNED
STEREO
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A preset number appears in the display.
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 + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually.
To change the preset number
Start over from step 1.
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for the European, Russian 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/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 connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears.
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Tip
When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD (, P, and pbuttons on this unit’s remote to perform play, pause, and stop operations.
Note
If you cannot select “MD” even when you have pressed FUNCTION, press 
while pressing FUNCTION when the power is turned off.
“VIDEO” will be switched to “MD”. To return to “VIDEO” do the same procedure.
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Connecting optional AV components (continued)
Connecting a super woofer speaker (except for MHC-R700 / RX77S / RX77 (European models))
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.
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 
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
Connecting the surround speakers (MHC-RX77 (Canadian model) only)
Connect the speaker cords from the surround speakers to the appropriate SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. Connect the solid cords to the red jacks and connect the striped cords to the black jacks.
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.
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”.
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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 A
Screw clamp
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
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Jack type B
IEC standard socket
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AM antenna
Connect a 6- to 15meter (20to 50feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected.
Jack type A
Screw clamp
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Jack type B
Insulated wire (not supplied)
Screw clamp
FM75
COAXIAL
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Ground wire (not supplied)
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground from yterminal 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.
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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 
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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.
2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.
The disc tray closes and play starts.
If you press CD (P(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.
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•Pressing CD (Pwhen 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 (Por 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 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.
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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 (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
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1 Press §and insert a blank tape into deck B.
With the side you want to record facing forward
2 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.
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 Ato record on one side. Select ß(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
5 Press PPAUSE.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press p.
Tips
•If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE B 9to 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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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 the button, the band changes as follows:
2 band model: FM ˜AM
3 band model:
FM nMW nSW n
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FM nMW nLW n
4 band model:
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STEREO/MONO VOLUME
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Operations Basic
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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 – 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 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) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted.
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