Sony MHC-RXD6AV 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-RXD6AV MHC-GRX40AV

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 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.

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 Pro Logic Surround decoder*.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the main unit ....... 4

Step 2: Setting up your speakers ......... 5

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

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

Connecting optional AV

components .................................... 12

Connecting outdoor antennas ............ 13

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 14

Recording a CD .................................... 16

Listening to the radio ........................... 17

Recording from the radio .................... 19

Playing a tape........................................ 20

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 22

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 23

Playing the CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 24

Programming the CD tracks ............... 25

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 26

Recording CDs by specifying track

order ................................................ 27

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 29

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 30

Selecting surround effects ................... 31

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround

sound ............................................... 32

Other Features

Falling asleep to music ........................ 33

Waking up to music ............................. 33

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 35

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 36

Troubleshooting ................................... 38

Specifications ........................................ 40

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

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the main unit

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

/ Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Jack type A

Extend the FM lead

AM loop antenna

antenna horizontally.

Jack type B

Extend the FM lead

AM loop antenna

Ω

antenna horizontally.

FM 75

Ω

Inserting two R03 (size AAA) 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.

Step 2: Setting up your speakers

Connecting the supplied rear and center surround speakers enables you to fully enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs 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.

Center

Front

speaker (L)

surround

speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Rear surround

speaker (L)

45°

Rear surround

speaker (R)

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Step 2: Setting up your speakers (continued)

2 Place the center speaker so it is

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

Center surround speaker

3 Place the rear surround speakers

facing each other at about 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet) above your listening position.

Rear surround

60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet)

speaker

To attach the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the center surround speaker to stabilize the speaker and prevent it from slipping.

Connecting the speakers

(Refer to illustration at right.)

Connect the front speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks of the same color. Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.

Insert only the stripped portion.

Red (‘)

Black (’)

Note

The type of speakers supplied vary according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 40).

Center

surround speaker

Rear surround speaker (Left)Rear surround speaker (Right)

Connect the rear surround speakers.

Connect the speaker cords from the rear surround speakers to the appropriate REAR 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.

Insert only the stripped portion.

Solid (‘)

Stripe (’)

Front speaker (Left)Front speaker (Right)

Notes

• Do not place the rear 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 rear surround speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.

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continued

Step 2: Setting up your speakers (continued)

Connect the center surround

speaker.

Connect the speaker cords to the appropriate CENTER SPEAKER jacks. Connect the solid cord to the red jack and connect the striped cord to the black jack. Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.

Insert only the stripped portion.

Adjusting the speaker volume

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

1/u (Power)

Solid (‘)

Stripe (’)

Connect the power cord to a wall

–

outlet.

Demo mode appears in the display.

Deactivate the demo mode by

pressing DEMO when the system is turned off.

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

Tip

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

1 3

(

)

1 Press DOLBY PROLOGIC (or PRO

LOGIC ON/OFF on the remote).

“PRO LOGIC ON” appears.

Step 3: Setting the time

2 Press T.TONE ON/OFF on the

remote.

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

Front (left) n Center n Front (right)

Rear

3 From your listening position, press

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

The volume levels from each speaker must become the same.

4 Press T.TONE ON/OFF when you

are done adjusting.

The test tone turns off.

Tip

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

Note

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

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.

1 2,4 3,5

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The hour indication flashes.

2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour.

continued

Step 3: Setting the time (continued)

Step 4: Presetting

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 DEMO when the system is off.

Note

The previous explanation shows you how to set the time while the system is off. To change the time while the system is on, do the following:

1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2Turn the jog dial to select “SET CLOCK”. 3Press ENTER/NEXT. 4Perform steps 2 through 5 above.

radio stations

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

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

ALL DISCS

kHz

MHz

3 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes in the display.

Preset number

TUNED STEREO

VOLUME

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.

Tip

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

ALL DISCS

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

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.

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.

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.

To the audio input of the MD deck

Note

If you cannot select “MD” by pressing FUNCTION, press 1/u while pressing FUNCTION when the system is turned off. “VIDEO” will be switched to “MD”. To return to “VIDEO”, do the same procedure.

To the audio output of the MD deck

Connecting a super woofer speaker

You can connect an optional super woofer speaker.

To super woofer

Connecting a VCR

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.

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

Ω

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Jack type B

Ω

To the audio output of the VCR

IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)

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VOLUMEPLAY

MODE

DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE

0/)

p(P

Connecting outdoor antennas (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)

75Ω

Jack type B

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM 75Ω

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

— Normal play

You can play up to three CDs in a row.

1/u

(Power)

Jog dial

(

)

VOL +/–

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Sony MHC-RXD6AV User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the main unit

Step 2: Setting up your speakers

Step 3: Setting the time

Connecting optional AV components

Connecting outdoor antennas

Basic Operations

Playing a CD