Sony MHC-RXD3, MHC-GRX20 User Manual

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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-RXD3 / GRX20

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.

Note on CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call 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.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6

Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7

Connecting optional

AV components ............................... 8

Connecting outdoor antennas .............. 9

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 10

Recording a CD .................................... 12

Listening to the radio........................... 13

Recording from the radio .................... 14

Playing a tape........................................ 15

Recording from a tape ......................... 17

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 18

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 18

Playing the CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 19

Programming the CD tracks ............... 20

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 22

Recording CDs by specifying the

track order ...................................... 23

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 25

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 25

Other Features

Falling asleep to music ........................ 26

Waking up to music ............................. 27

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 28

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 30

Troubleshooting ................................... 31

Specifications ........................................ 34

Index........................................ back cover

Getting Started

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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

Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks of the same color.

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

Insert only the stripped portion.

Left speakerRight speaker

Black (’)

Red (‘)

Note

The type of supplied speakers varies according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 34).

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.

Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display. If the plug on this unit does not fit your

wall outlet, attach the supplied plug adaptor (for Asian model).

Jack type B

AM loop antenna

Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the

position of your local power line

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

voltage (for models with a voltage selector).

Deactivate the demonstration mode

by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO when

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the system is turned off.

The demonstration mode is also deactivated when you set the time.

Inserting two size AAA (R03) 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.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

110-120V

220-240V

Step 2: Setting the time

You must set the time before using the timer functions. You can set the time while the system is off. For European models, the clock is on a 24-hour system. For other models, the clock is on a 12-hour (AM/PM) system. The 12-hour system model is used for illustration purpose.

2,4

DISPLAY/DEMO

3,5

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press = or + repeatedly to set

the hour.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press = or + repeatedly to set

the minute.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts working.

To change the preset time

You can also change the time while the system is on.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press = or + repeatedly until

“SET CLOCK” appears, then press ENTER/NEXT.

3 Repeat steps 2 to 5 in “Setting the time”. Tips

•If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.

•Setting the time deactivates the demonstration mode. If you want to display the demonstration mode, press DISPLAY/DEMO when the system is off.

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

3 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes in the display.

You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.

1/u

(power)

=/+

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

Every time you press this button, the band changes as follows: FM ˜ AM

ALL DISCS

Preset number

VOLUME

4 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The station is stored.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other

stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

When the desired station is skipped during automatic tuning, 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, press = or + repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the station.

Press and hold – or + until the frequency indication starts to change automatically, then release it.

Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.

ALL DISCS

TUNED

MONO

STEREO

VOLUME

kHz

MHz

continued

Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued)

To erase a preset number

1 Press and hold TUNER MEMORY until the

preset number flashes in the display.

2 Press = or + repeatedly to select the

preset number you want to erase. If you want to erase all preset numbers, select “ALL ERASE”.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT. When you erase a preset number, the total

number of preset stations decreases by one. You can add a new preset number after the last preset number.

To change the AM tuning interval

(for models with the AM TUNING STEP switch on the rear panel)

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, turn off the system and set the AM TUNING STEP switch on the rear panel to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz). Then turn the system back on. When you change the interval, all the preset stations will be erased.

Tip

The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

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 recording.

Connecting an MD deck for digital recording

You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optical cable (not supplied).

To the DIGITAL IN connector 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.

To the input of the MD deck

To the output of the MD deck

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

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Jack type B

IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)

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continued

Connecting outdoor antennas

= +

(P p

(



CD (

p =/+ 0/)

VOL +/–

DISC SKIP

)

(continued)

AM antenna

Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected.

Jack type A

Insulated wire (not supplied)

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Jack type B

Insulated wire (not supplied)

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

— Normal play

You can play up to three CDs in a row.

1/u

(power)

DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE

=/+

CD (Pp

PLAY MODE

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VOLUME

1/u

(power)

1 Press 6 OPEN/CLOSE 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.

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 disc tray whose number is displayed.

Disc tray number

SYNC

ALL1 DISCSPROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT1

Track number

Playing time

VOLUME

STEP

Stop play Pause

Do this

Press p. Press CD (P (or P on the

remote). Press again to resume play.

Go to the next track or go back to the

During play or pause, press + (to go forward) or = (to

go back). start of the current track

Find a point in a track

Press and hold down ) or

0 during play and release it

at the desired point. Select a CD

in stop mode Play only the

CD you have

Press DISC 1 – 3 or

DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

until “1 DISC” appears. selected

Play all CDs

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

until “ALL DISCS” appears. Remove the CD Exchange other

CDs while

Press 6 OPEN/CLOSE.

Press DISC SKIP/

EX-CHANGE. playing

Adjust the volume

Turn VOLUME (or press

VOL +/– on the remote).

Tips

•Pressing CD (P when the system is off

automatically turns the system 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 (P or DISC 1 – 3 (Automatic Source Selection).

•If there is no CD in the player, “CD NO DISC”

appears in the display.

Basic Operations

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