Sony MHC-NX3AV User Manual

3-867-107-14(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-NX3AV

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.

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 Btype noise reduction system*. * Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a and PRO LOGIC are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

The MHC-NX3AV consist of the following components:

– A/V control amplifier STR-NX3 –

CD player/Stereo cassette deck HTC-NX1

– Speaker system

• Front speaker SS-NX1

• Centre speaker SS-RC100

• Rear speaker SS-RC100

Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

Step 2: Setting up your speakers ......... 7

Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9

Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10

Saving the power in standby mode ... 11

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 12

Recording a CD .................................... 13

Listening to the radio........................... 14

Recording from the radio .................... 16

Playing a tape........................................ 17

Recording from a tape ......................... 19

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 20

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 21

Playing the CD tracks in random order

.......................................................... 21

Programming the CD tracks ............... 22

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 24

Recording a CD by specifying track

order ................................................ 25

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 27

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 28

Changing the brightness of the display

.......................................................... 29

Selecting the surround effects ............ 29

Enjoying the Dolby Pro Logic Surround

sound ............................................... 30

Adjusting the graphic equalizer......... 31

Making a personal audio emphasis file

.......................................................... 32

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* 33

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

Waking up to music ............................. 36

Timer-recording radio programmes.. 37

Optional components

Connecting audio components .......... 38

Connecting a VCR ................................ 39

Connecting a DVD player ................... 40

Connecting external antennas ............ 41

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 42

Troubleshooting ................................... 43

Specifications ........................................ 46

Index........................................ Back cover

* European model only.

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Do the following procedure 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

If you set up the stereo system vertically

Be sure to place the A/V control amplifier on top of the CD player/stereo cassette deck.

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Rear speaker (Right)

Centre speaker

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Rear speaker (Left)

Front speaker (Right)

Note on installing

Be sure to place the A/V control amplifier on top as shown in the illustration. When the A/V control amplifer is placed under the CD player/stereo cassette deck, noise may be produced when playing tapes.

Front speaker (Left)

1 Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM

CONTROL connectors until it clicks.

To disconnect

4 Connect the centre speaker.

Connect the speaker cords to the CENTER SPEAKER jacks.

Insert only the stripped portion.

2 Connect the front speakers.

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

Insert only the stripped portion.

Red/ Solid (‘)

Black/ Stripe (’)

Note

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

3 Connect the rear speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the REAR SPEAKER jacks.

Insert only the stripped portion.

Gray/ Solid (‘)

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Black/ Stripe (’)

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

5 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

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Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Jack type A

AM loop aerial

Jack type B

AM loop aerial

Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally.

FM 75 Ω

COAXIAL

Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally.

FM 75Ω

Black/

Notes

Stripe (’)

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

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

Note

Set up the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the main unit.

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

6 For models with a voltage selector,

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

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

240V

230

To attach the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. Use the large speaker pads for the front speakers, and the small speaker pads for the center and rear speakers.

120V

220V

7 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display. When you press 1/u, 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 38.

To deactivate the demonstration

When you set the time (Step 3: Setting the time), the demonstration is deactivated.

To activate/deactivate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY (U.S.A., Canadian and European models) or DEMO (STANDBY) (other models) while the system is off.

Tip

You can reinforce the bass sound by connecting an optional super woofer to the super woofer connector.

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.

1 Press CD (or FUNCTION on the remote

repeatedly) until “CD” appears in the display.

2 Hold down ENTER and press 1/u so that

“LOCK” appears in the display.

Step 2: Setting up your speakers

Connecting the supplied rear and centre speakers enables you to fully enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programmes and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen.

Positioning the speakers

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.

Centre speaker

Front speaker (L)

Rear speaker (L)

45°

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

2 Place the centre speaker so it is

placed at about the same height as the front speakers (A). Align the centre speaker with the front speakers or place it slightly back from the position of the front speakers (B).

Centre speaker

3 Place the rear speakers facing each

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

Rear speaker

60 to 90cm

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Step 2: Setting up your speakers (contnued)

Adjusting the speaker volume

To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, adjust the volume of each speaker.

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1 Press PRO LOGIC.

“PRO LOGIC ON” appears.

2 Press T. TONE on the remote.

The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following order. Adjust the volume of the test tone.

LEFT (front) n CENTER n RIGHT (front)

REAR

3 From your listening position, press

CENTER LEVEL (+/–) and REAR LEVEL (+/–) on the remote to adjust the volume.

The volume levels from each speaker must become the same.

4 Press T. TONE when you are done

adjusting.

The test tone turns off.

Tips

• If you turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote) all the speaker volumes change.

• If test tone turns-off automatically, press T. TONE on the remote to continue.

Note

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

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Step 3: 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.

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1 Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press V or v to set the hour.

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

3 Press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes.

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4 Press V or v to set the minute. 5 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

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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 (U.S.A., Canadian and European models) or DEMO (STANDBY) (other models) when the power is off.

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. 2 Press V or v to select the SET CLOCK. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Perform steps 2 through 5 above.

Note

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

Step 4: 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 20 for FM, 10 for AM and 5 for UKV, depending on the model you purchased.

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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 n MW n SW

FM n AM n UKV*

* “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.

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TUNED

STEREO

3 Press TUNER MEMORY.

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

Preset number

4 Press ENTER.

The station is stored.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other

stations.

TUNED

STEREO

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually.

To set another station to the exist preset number

Start over from step 1. After step 3, turn the jog dial 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 a preset station

1 Keep pressing TUNER MEMORY until a

preset number flashes in the display.

TUNED

STEREO

2 Turn the jog dial 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 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 TUNER MEMORY, press 1/u to 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

(U.S.A., Canadian and European models only)

You can lower the power consumption to a minimum (Power Saving Mode) and save energy in the standby mode.

1/u

(Power)

POWER SAVE/DEMO

(STANDBY)

/ Press POWER SAVE/DEMO

(STANDBY) when the power is off.

The system switches to the Power Saving Mode and the clock display disappears.

The system is powering on/off by pressing 1/u.

Tips

• Each time you press POWER SAVE/DEMO (STANDBY) in the Power Saving Mode, the display switches between the Power Saving Mode and the demo mode.

• 1/u 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.

Notes

• You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode.

• One Touch Play function does not work in the Power Saving Mode.

To cancel the Power Saving Mode

Press DISPLAY. The clock display appears.

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Basic Operations

Playing a CD

— Normal play

You can play up to five CDs in a row.

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PLAY MODE

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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

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Press the same button to close the disc tray. To insert other CDs, press § of other numbers to open the disc tray.

2 Press one of the DISC 1~5 buttons.

The disc tray closes and play starts. If you press · (or CD · on the

remote), play starts from the CD loaded on the tray whose button is lit green.

Disc tray number

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Track number

To Do this

Stop play Pause

Press π (p on the remote). Press ∏ (P on the remote).

Press again to resume play.

Select a track

During play or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you reach the desired track. (Or press + (to go forward) or = (to go back) on the remote.)

Find a point in a track

Press and hold down ) or 0 (or )/0 on the remote) during play and release it at the desired point.

Select a CD in stop mode

Play only the CD you have

Press a DISC 1~5 button (or D. SKIP on the remote).

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears.

selected Play all CDs

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears.

Remove the CD

Press one of the CD 1~5 § buttons.

Change other CDs while playing a CD

Press one of the CD 1~5 § buttons to open the tray that contains the CD that you want to change. When you change the CD, press the same button to close the tray. While the tray is open, the DISC 1~5 button indicator for that tray flashes orange.

Adjust the volume

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

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 recordable tape

into deck B.

With the side you want to record facing forward

Basic Operations

Tips

• Pressing · 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). When the system is in the Power Saving Mode, the One Touch Play function does not work.

• You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing · or the DISC 1~5 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 1~5 button for that tray lights green.

Note

Do not use force to close the disc tray, as this may cause CD player trouble. Always close the tray by pressing the appropriate CD 1~5 §.

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Recording a CD (continued)

2 Press one of the CD 1~5 § buttons

and place a CD.

Then press again to close the disc tray.

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

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Listening to the radio

–– Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”).

1/u

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STEREO/MONO

3 Press CD SYNC.

Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. · (for front side) lights up.

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

select A to record on one side. Select ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

5 Press REC PAUSE/START.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press π on deck B or on the CD player.

Tips

• If you want to record from the reverse side, press ª so that ª (for reverse side) lights up.

• 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.

Notes

• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

• Dolby NR is off and DIRECTION (A or RELAY) is ß when the mains AC power supply is switched off.

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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 n MW n SW

FM n AM n UKV*

* “STEREO PLUS” is displayed when

you select UKV.

2 Turn the jog dial (or press = or

+ on the remote) to tune in the

desired preset station.

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

Preset number

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Turn clockwise (or press + on the remote) for higher preset numbers.

Frequency

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TUNED

STEREO

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press 1/u (power). Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or

press VOLUME +/– on the remote).

To listen to non-preset radio stations

Use manual or automatic tuning. 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). When the system is in the Power Saving Mode, the One Touch Play function does not work.

• You can switch from another source to the radio just by pressing TUNER BAND (Automatic Source Selection).

• When an FM programme 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.

Basic Operations

When only one station is preset, “ONE PRESET” appears in the display.

Recording from the radio

You can record the radio programme 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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band you want.

2 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset

station.

Turn counterclockwise for lower preset numbers.

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Frequency

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3 Press § and insert a recordable tape

into deck B.

With the side you want to record facing forward

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4 Press REC PAUSE/START.

Deck B stands by for recording.

5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

select A to record on one side. Select ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

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6 Press REC PAUSE/START.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press π on deck B.

Tips

• If you want to record from the reverse side, press ª so that ª (for reverse side) lights up.

• 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 + 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” lights up after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 6.

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

Note

Dolby NR is off and DIRECTION (A or RELAY) is ß when the mains AC power supply is switched

off.

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